Brush Up on Your Knowlege of Cleft Palates with Great Web Resources

by Holly F. Speech Disorders

 

cleft palate types

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You may already be familiar with what a cleft palate is; perhaps you’ve seen pictures, learned about it in class or know someone with a cleft palate. But treating speech disorders that come with a cleft palates can be hard because a cleft palate brings about a host of variables that make sound production challenging. A cleft palate is a birth defect that can affect the lip, soft or hard palate to varying degrees. It is important to know how the defect arises, treatment options for repair and what an SLP can do in therapy because these defects can be quite complicated to treat. Get to know this disorder with the following web resources:

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Easy Exercises for Improving Executive Functioning

by Holly F. Speech Therapy Techniques

 

working memory components

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Living in a digital age, most of us rely heavily on electronics to keep ourselves scheduled and organized. Why? Because the cognitive burden of storing so much information in our heads can be overwhelming. We can thank or blame executive functioning for this- the coordination of our brain’s many components that help us remember, organize, prioritize and problem solve. For many children with executive functioning disorders or struggles, language processing can be a significant challenge. In fact, children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) often have executive functioning challenges that specifically should be addressed in speech therapy. Just like organizing a drawer, organizing your thoughts can be challenging when memory, impulse control and reasoning are impacted.

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Best Practices in Teaching Bilabial Speech Sounds

by Holly F. Speech Therapy Techniques
B sound speech therapy visual

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Baby babbling is usually the classic example of bilabial sounds, like “bababa” and “mamama.” Bilabial speech sounds are those that are made by using both lips, pressed together for sounds like /p/, /b/, and /m/. These sounds are usually mastered by age three but can be lingering challenges with children affected by speech sound disorders. They can be challenging to tackle so here are some suggested best practices for speech therapy.

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Look No Further for the Best Massachusetts Speech Therapy Providers

by Holly F. State Resources

 

Massachusetts Infographic

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Massachusetts is known for many things. It’s the home of the American Revolution, the Boston Marathon and of course the first place the pilgrims landed in the new world. Within Massachusetts, Boston is considered a meca of world-class medicine and innovation. Outstanding service providers across the state have access to cutting edge therapy resources, conferences and networking like no place else. If you’re looking for the best Massachusetts Speech Therapy Providers, look no further!

 

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What You Should Know About Extended Year Speech Therapy

by Holly F. School
achievement gap

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While it’s great to have some time away from school and enjoy the summer fun, many children have an extended school year over the summer. This might include special services as well. Is your child receiving summer speech and language therapy services? Should they be? There is essential information you should know about extended year services that might help you answer this key question.

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