Monthly Archives: November 2014

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month: Feeding and Swallowing Issues

November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month! In support of this campaign, Speech Associates of New York has dedicated our blogs for the month of November to raising awareness about this disease, how it can affects the individual and their loved … Continue reading

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Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Awareness Month: 3 easy tips for communication

Did you know that November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month? This campaign is designed to raise public awareness of this debilitating disease which is the most common form of dementia and is estimated to affect 1 in 85 people worldwide … Continue reading

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November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month!

Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to affect 1 in 85 people worldwide by the year 2050? In order to raise public awareness of this disease, each November the Alzheimer’s Association recognizes National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. In … Continue reading

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Selective Mutism and the Bilingual Child

Many children go through a period of shyness, where they’re reluctant to speak to strangers or contribute in class. However, for some children, this reluctance to talk goes beyond typical shyness and becomes a communication disorder: selective mutism.

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