How to choose Vocabulary for AAC Is your child a new AAC (Augmentative Alternative and Communication) user? Are you unsure of how to start using your child’s Vocabulary for AAC? If you have answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions then you have come to the right place. When you start using an AAC device, …
Right hemisphere damage and speech skills In this blog, we will talk about right hemisphere damage and speech skills. I know these are complex terms. But, our brain in itself is such a complex body part. In layman’s terms, the brain is divided into two sides, the left side and the right side. Each side …
All about thumb sucking and non-nutritive oral habits Repetitive behaviors are part of growing up for babies. These are essential for survival as well as learning. Oral habits are the most common repetitive behavior. Oral habits can be nutritive and non-nutritive. These have an impact on speech development and other aspects. Some non-nutritive oral habits …
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Tips to explain to adolescence ‘why’ they need speech therapy Working with teenagers can be described as gravity. It is easier to work with it than against it. This age is seen as the most difficult one. All of us have the perception that teenagers are difficult to tackle. They are rebellious and argue about …
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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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Gaurnashi, a world-class shuttler – News of the month The ever-effervescent fifteen-year-old Gauranshi Sharma delivers her narrative with a whirlwind of expressions and gestures with a twinkle in her eyes and spring in her shoes. She uses sign language to share with you a tale of success, bravery, and happiness. faster than spoken words or …
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Things Tele OTs do Differently Telerehabilitation has fast gained speed during the pandemic time, even if this Therapy method has been active for many years. This uses ‘technology’ for Client Therapist communication. Various apps for teleconferencing help during teletherapy sessions. Let us read more to understand what tele OTs do differently. Origin of Telehealth: Teletherapy …
Functional Writing Activities for Individuals with Aphasia Persons living with Aphasia have a difficult time communicating their daily needs. The role of an SLP is to expand the scope of functional communication between individuals with and without Aphasia. It can have a severe impact on a person’s ability to comprehend or express. SLPs have made …
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What is Visual tracking? Visual tracking is the ability to follow moving objects with the eyes without moving the head. It requires several skills in order to efficiently perform fine motor skill that includes eye movement from side to side, up & down, diagonal & circular movement. Several skills include oculomotor control abilities, visual fixation, …