All children and youth, whether or not they have an identified condition, are welcome at Boomerang Health. The following is a specific list of areas that may be targeted for assessment/treatment by a speech-language pathologist (SLP). Language:Ability to understand spoken and written language, c...
Resources, therapy activities, and advice for speech-language pathologists, caregivers, and educators. Speech therapy materials and info
Resources, therapy activities, and advice for speech-language pathologists, caregivers, and educators. Speech therapy materials and info
Speech-language pathologistSLPService deliveryChildren with disabilitiesEarly interventionEarly childhood special educationEarly childhoodThis chapter provides an overview of the varied roles of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in working with teams of professionals and the family surrounding a child with ...
The current study examined the efficacy of a speech-language pathologist–designed and implemented emergent literacy program for Head Start preschoolers and the influence of intensity of intervention on children's gains. Results indicated that children who participated in the intervention program exhibited ...
Children who have CAS usually need intensive therapy at a young age to help them to be understood. You can help your child by talking slowly, giving your child time to respond, and following the speech-language pathologist's recommendations at home. When to talk to a doctor Children younger...
It's wise to intervene quickly. An evaluation by a certified speech-language pathologist can help find out if your child is having problems. Speech-language therapy is the treatment for most kids with speech and/or language disorders.
The speech-language pathologist has the skills needed to be an active participant in both the diagnostic and intervention phases of the treatment of children with ADHD. Many of the behaviors that define ADHD are directly linked to communication. Westby and Cutler (1994) assert that "the strong...
speech, language and communication therapy information, activities and products for children and adults icommunicate provides a wealth of information about a wide variety of speech and language disorders (such as apraxia, phonological delay, aphasia, dysarthria, stuttering etc), communication development,...
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) it is my favorite time of year because it gets people talking about speech and language development, spreads awareness of hearing and communication disorders, and helps get children much needed early intervention....