Genetics and Speech Disorders

by Chris O Language Development Speech Disorders
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Image Courtesy of futurity.org

Maybe you get your brown hair from your dad and your blue eyes from your mom. But did you ever consider that perhaps your speech and language patterns are also inherited? Advancements in medical and scientific research have increasingly been revealing that you can also inherit susceptibility to speech disorders, just like you might inherit increased risks for diabetes or other medical conditions. Genetics and speech disorders involve a complicated twisting and turning of details that all come together to form clues about your genetic makeup. Just like with other medical and health issues, the more we know about the likelihood of our genes playing a role in our overall well-being, we can make preventative and proactive decisions. Continue reading →

Speech Buddies Parents’ Corner – Battling Back to School Anxiety

by Chris O Individualized Education Program (IEP) Parents' Corner School
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Every year as summer draws to a close and backpacks are dusted off and filled with new notebooks, there are many anxious students and parents preparing for the new school year. If someone in your home is experiencing back to school anxiety and worries, there are several steps you can take to ease those fears and make the most of the new year. Continue reading →

Will My Child Outgrow His Speech Impediment?

by Chris O Language Development Pronunciation & Lisps School Speech Disorders Speech Therapist
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Image Courtesy of slc.cambridgeshire.nhs.uk

Walking, talking, and learning to read are just some of the major milestones that parents look forward to watching their children achieve. Sometimes, however, children show signs of struggle in any of these areas and parents are left worrying and wondering if it is just a phase or something more. If your child appears to struggle with communication, you might be one of many parents who wonder: Will my child outgrow his speech impediment? Continue reading →

Speech Buddies Parents’ Corner – Is Your Child an Auditory Learner?

by Chris O Language Development Parents' Corner School
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Image Courtesy of impartmagazine.com

If you picture a room full of rambunctious 2nd graders, you might not expect them to all be “good listeners”. Listening is a skill that is not always easy for some to acquire, but if your child is an auditory learner it might just be how he or she learns best. There are three main types of learning styles that are commonly recognized – visual learners, kinesthetic learners, and auditory learners. Of these three, auditory learners account for the smallest group. Continue reading →

Board Games for Kids with Speech Disorders

by Chris O Language Development Speech Disorders Speech Therapy Techniques
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Image Courtesy of toyshopuk.co.uk

Learning and working – when it comes to speech therapy or any other task – can be so much more enjoyable when a little fun is involved. Board games for kids with speech disorders can be inexpensive and easy ways to help your kids practice their speech and articulation skills without making them feel like they are doing therapy homework. Continue reading →