Monthly Archives: December 2016

The Unexpected Consequence of Winter Sports: Three Tips to Stay Safe

Posted on December 29, 2016 by

  As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, people tend to find themselves spending increasing amounts of time indoors. The answer for many people? Winter sports! Activities like skiing, sledding, ice skating and snowboarding offer a great opportunity … Continue reading →

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Auditory Processing Disorder: How a Speech-Language Pathologist Can Help

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

The ability to process auditory information is a crucial part of communication. Individuals with auditory processing disorder, (APD; also called central auditory processing disorder—CAPD) have unimpaired hearing, but have difficulty processing sound through the central nervous system. This difficulty processing … Continue reading →

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5 Signs Your Child Could Have Auditory Processing Disorder

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

When people think of communication or learning disorders, they typically focus on the ability to produce and understand language. However there are some issues that can impact communication that aren’t purely linguistic. One of these is auditory processing disorder.

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The Topical Monologue: How to help a child on the spectrum navigate conversational dynamics

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

If you have or work with a child on the autistic spectrum, you’ve probably had the following dilemma: Your child starts talking about a topic they’re interested in, let’s say airplanes. The conversation may start with one or two interesting … Continue reading →

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