Ways to motivate your child Motivation is what drives a person to do something, or repeat a behavior. Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic. However, motivating a child can be a challenging task, as every child is unique, with different interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Intrinsic motivation is the self-driven desire to achieve a goal. But …
Do’s and Don’ts of talking to your children Whether your child is typically growing or a late talker or has speech-language delay, the basics of communicating remain the same. Here are some very simple do’s and don’ts of talking to your children, which will benefit them now and in the long run. Your child may …
Echolalia, What is it? What can you do? Echolalia is where in a child repeats or imitates what he/she hears. It is a form of verbal imitation. For example, when asked, “do you want water?”, the child says “want water” instead of “yes/no”. Sometimes children may immediately repeat what they hear, but in some instances …
Tips To Improve Speech After A Stroke Improve Speech After A Stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, which deprives the brain tissue of oxygen. Oxygen deprivation can lead to death of cells in just a few minutes, leading to loss of muscle functioning and/or speech depending on …