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Raising a Bilingual Child: Speech and Language Development

Did you know that 21% of school-age children in the United States speak a language other than English at home? As the world becomes increasingly multicultural, more and more children are being raised speaking more than one language. Many parents … Continue reading

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Does Your Toddler Really Need an iPad? How Technology Impacts Communication  

         In recent years, our use of personal technology has skyrocketed. While this technology has helped us to stay connected at all times, in many ways it has also left us more disconnected. Nearly everyone has had … Continue reading

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It’s Autism Awareness Month! Do You Know the Signs?

Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? To help raise awareness, we’re dedicating our blogs to topics in autism during the month of April. Last week, we talked about how organizations and monuments around the world “Light It … Continue reading

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Three Tips for Increasing Communication with a Non-Verbal Child

Almost a quarter of people with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) are non-verbal, meaning they do not communicate using speech at all. However, just because a child can’t talk doesn’t mean they can’t engage in meaningful communication! Take a look … Continue reading

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Beyond Speech: Alternative and Augmentative Communication

Most people think of speech-language therapy as working with individuals to help improve their ability to speak. However, speech therapists also work with many people for whom relying only on speech is not an option. In these situations, a speech … 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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Three Ways to Connect with Your Loved One with Dementia

Did you know that more than 5 million Americans are affected with dementia? Dementia can range widely in severity, from a mild decrease in memory and cognitive function, to the complete inability to communicate verbally. Even when dementia is severe, … Continue reading

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Five Great Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia

Older Americans (65 years and older) are one of the fastest growing populations, with the elderly population expected to double from 35 million today to over 70 million by 2030! One of the most common difficulties that accompanies aging is … Continue reading

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Cognitive Communication Disorders

When we think of communication disorders, we often think of those that directly affect verbal communication, for example, a language disorder like aphasia or a disorder that affects fluency of speech, like stuttering. But there are many components of communication … Continue reading

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