EMBRACING AUTISM THROUGH MUSIC
WHAT IS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)? According to Mayo Clinic, “autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others,…
HOW SPEECH THERAPY HELPED ME OVERCOME SELECTIVE MUTISM
WHAT IS SELECTIVE MUTISM (SM)? If you know an individual who can talk freely at home but freezes up in public settings or who seems excessively shy, you may know…
STAGES OF SPEECH SOUND DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN
We all know that when children are first learning how to talk they often have a cute and funny way of pronouncing certain words. Whether it is pronouncing rabbit as…
DEMENTIA AND HOW A SPEECH PATHOLOGIST CAN HELP
WHAT IS DEMENTIA? Dementia, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM5) is a neurocognitive disorder. This disorder impairs memory and other executive function cognitive processes,…
ONLINE SPEECH THERAPY AS A RESOURCE OF HOPE FOR THE AUTISTIC COMMUNITY
In a world where feeling heard can seem more difficult than ever, it’s crucial to create awareness for accessible and beneficial resources that are truly impactful to human health. For…
Interview with Speech Within Reach’s Founder, Nicole Butler M.S. CCC-SLP/L
Read about Speech Within Reach's founder and executive director, Nicole Butler, M.S., CCC-SLP/L, through an interview from Subkit. They chat about what inspired her to become a Speech Therapist…
HOW CAN SPEECH THERAPY SUPPORT SWALLOWING CHALLENGES (DYSPHASIA)?
WHAT is dysphagia (also known as: swallowing challenges)? Dysphagia is generally defined as difficulty or discomfort when swallowing. Often, patients with dysphagia can also experience an onset of variable…
RESEARCH IS SHOWING THAT TELEHEALTH SPEECH THERAPY PROVIDES THE SAME THERAPEUTIC RESULTS AS IN PERSON.
Healthcare is rapidly changing to keep up with changes in medical care. This includes things like speech therapy. Whether you are discussing a concern with your primary care physician or…