Apps for Adults with Speech Disorders

by Chris O Language Development Speech Disorders Speech Therapy Techniques

 

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You probably aren’t too surprised to see kids with technology gadgets, using them for everything from gaming, to chatting with friends, to homework. Speech language therapists (SLPs) have been finding that kids who are naturally drawn to tablets and portable devices can benefit from apps that support speech therapy. Kids aren’t the only ones, though. Apps for adults with speech disorders are not only innovative, but give adults and SLPs one more tool in their efforts for clearer communication. Continue reading →

Speech Buddies Parents’ Corner – Is Your Child a Visual Learner?

by Chris O Parents' Corner School
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Have you ever noticed that your child seems to remember with great detail things he has seen, but easily forgets someone’s name? A visual learner (also known as visual/spatial learner) will often excel in tasks that involve pictures, artwork, charts, and graphs. For those who are visual/spatial learners, seeing is believing. Continue reading →

What Is RTI? Finding Ways to Help Every Child

by Chris O Individualized Education Program (IEP) School

 

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The line between disabilities and differences can be subtle, and if your child is struggling in school you might be wondering on which side of the line your child stands. A new approach to helping parents and teachers make this determination is RTI – or Response to Intervention.

IDEA, IEP, and RTI – What are the Differences? Continue reading →

5 Ways Sign Language Benefits the Hearing

by Chris O Hearing Loss Language Development School
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Maybe you’ve heard that teaching sign language to babies is a great way to boost their communication skills before they are able to more easily communicate through speech. Now researchers and educators are learning that sign language isn’t only valuable during those first years of life when it comes to communication skills for the hearing population. Acquiring sign language skills has benefits for hearing children and adults as well, and some of those benefits might surprise you. Continue reading →