Avoid these top 10 speech therapy mistakes In this blog, we will discuss the top 10 speech therapy mistakes made by parents. When I say this, I don’t mean you are doing something wrong as there is no right or wrong way to communicate with kids. What suits you may not suit someone else. Some …
Amazon purchases for your child’s speech development. 1. Chewy Tubes Price: Rs. 500- Rs. 750Chewy Tubes are tools that improve biting and chewing skills. Some kids with feeding difficulty present with oro-motor weakness. For this purpose, a chewy tube is used to improve the strength and range of motion of the jaw muscles (Masseter muscles). …
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Birth – 1 Year: Speech & Language Milestones Speech & Language Milestones – There is a constant development in a child from the day he or she is born. Milestones between birth to 1 year are the crucial ones which form the foundation of a child’s communication skills. The environment plays a key role too. …
What is speech therapy and what Speech Therapist Do? Online Speech Therapy or Telepractice is the use of technology to provide therapy via high speed internet, webcam, headset with microphone or any other form of communication. Online speech therapy is a clinical arrangement where the patient and a certified speech therapist communicate and interact face-to-face …
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Speech Delay in Toddlers The age at which children first learn language and begin talking can vary, much like other abilities and achievements. Parents who have some knowledge of speech and language development can determine whether there is a need for concern. Speech delay is a common problem that affects many children. It occurs when …
Why do you need Speech Therapy? Speech Therapy is necessary to improve communication. It is necessary for the holistic development of children with a few disorders. Therapy is not just about improving Speech, it also includes language therapy. Many have a misconception that Speech Therapy is just about teaching Speech, but it is more than …
Dysphagic disorder in a cohort of COVID-19 patients Management of COVID-19 often involves Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (MV) and in some cases a tracheostomy too. A known complication of prolonged MV and Tracheostomy is pharyngeal muscle dysfunction. Pharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction is associated with dysphagia and swallowing disorders. Hence, it might be the case that patients who …
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Introduction A lot of parents and adults need to consult SLP for various reasons. However, I have seen that after a few sessions they discontinue. They carry out DIY speech therapy at home. I also get asked a lot of time, can my DIY speech therapy at home work? Before I go into this, many …
How does a tool help in speech therapy? Tools are an integral part of speech therapy. The main goal while working on the speech sound production is to train the tongue and the other articulators to attain the correct placement and movement. Earlier, speech therapy techniques focused on teaching a sound using visual and auditory …
15 Commonly Asked Speech Therapy Questions Here are the top 15 commonly asked speech therapy questions and their answers. What is speech therapy? Speech-language therapy is the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. A speech-language pathologist/ therapist is a certified professional involved in Speech-Language Therapy. The therapist caters to people with communication issues across all …