This study examined vocabulary intervention—in terms of targets and techniques—for children with language impairment receiving speech–language therapy in public schools (i.e., non-fee-paying schools) in the United States. Vocabulary treatments and targets were examined with respect to th...
Our mission is to improve the lives of those facing speech & feeding disabilities through techniques which add a tactile component to treatment plans with OPT.
Kamila Sukhov explains that by leveraging the potential of technology and gamification, therapists can create a more dynamic and motivating environment for children, fostering significant improvements in their speech and language capabilities.
Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) uses a hierarchical based approach to improve speech clarity and feeding skills in individuals of all ages and across diagnoses. These innovative techniques focus on motor movement activities used to improve phonation, resonation, and speech clarity. Combined with a tactile...
“Whatever you are doing in that situation, one good strategy is to slow down, including slowing down your breathing and breathing more deeply. And slow down your rate of speech. That's one way of breaking up … this interaction between the danger you expect to occur and the need to avoi...
For example, with a 12-year-old, you can use words and expressions very similar to those used with an adult, but with a 5-year-old, your speech must be simple and concrete. 31. Because young children are responsive to nonverbal communication, you will likely find it helpful to make ...
Balance Physical therapy Public health Tai Ji Quan 1. Introduction Tai Ji Quan originated in China.1, 2, 3 The phrase “Tai Ji”, which literally means “supreme ultimate or extreme”, reflects a culturally based philosophical belief that from the origin of the universe (“without extreme”)...
. For example, a child with an articulation error may have difficulty completing schoolwork or interacting socially with their peers. This is wherearticulation therapycomes into play. The goal of articulation therapy is to help a child produce challenging sounds and achieve age-appropriate speech....
Nanotechnology has demonstrated significant potential in improving therapeutic delivery and enhancing efficacy. Nanomedicine is now widely used in both basic research and medical practice, aiming to enhance people’s quality of life. This technology offers improved flexibility, precision, control, reliability...
Efficacy of mirror therapy in subacute stroke: A case-control study The conventional program consists of neuro-developmental facilitation techniques, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy (if needed). For the same period, the mirror group received an additional 30 minutes of mirror th...