Speech Therapy

After a hearing screening, an ENT appointment, or even a note from school, parents suddenly start hearing a lot of therapy terms. Two that come up again and again are Auditory Verbal Therapy and speech therapy. They sound similar at first. Both are about communication. Both involve working with a professional. So it’s easy to […]

If your child repeats sounds, stretches words, or gets stuck mid sentence, it can feel worrying. You might wonder if it is a phase or something more serious. You might replay conversations in your head later thinking, Did I handle that right? First, take a breath. Stuttering in children is more common than most parents

If your child studies hard but spelling still seems unpredictable, you are not alone. Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that can make spelling harder even when a child is bright and motivated. The good news is that home practice can be very effective when it is structured, short and focused on the right skills.

The words sound almost identical when you first hear them. Aphasia. Apraxia.Most people nod politely when the doctor says it, then later ask each other in the hallway, “Wait… which one was it again?” They’re not the same thing. And figuring out Aphasia vs Apraxia actually matters a lot, because the kind of speech therapy

Many adults notice a sudden change in their speech after a stroke, traumatic brain injury or other neurological condition. You may know exactly what you want to say but the words come out incorrectly or with visible effort. One possible reason is Apraxia of Speech in Adults, a motor speech disorder that affects the brain’s

Most days, we do not really think about our voice. It just shows up when we need it. During meetings. While chatting with friends. Calling out to someone in the next room. Even complaining about traffic. But the moment your voice starts feeling weak or scratchy or tired halfway through the day, you notice. Suddenly

It usually starts small. Someone pauses longer than usual while talking. Words come out wrong. Simple sentences suddenly feel complicated. Families notice first. And pretty soon, the same question comes up again and again: How is aphasia diagnosed? Aphasia isn’t a disease. It’s what happens when parts of the brain that manage language get injured.

Fine motor skills can look “small” (a child pinching a Cheerio, turning a page, zipping a jacket), but they power big everyday wins: independence, confidence, and school readiness. If you’re…