Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
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Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog is a valuable resource for individuals seeking information and support in the field of speech therapy. Founded with a mission to provide comprehensive and evidence-based speech-language services, the blog offers insights, tips, and resources for speech therapy professionals, caregivers, and individuals with speech and communication challenges.
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
8M ago
Understanding ADHD and Communication Challenges
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects nearly 10% of school-aged children. While not all individuals with ADHD will experience speech or language difficulties, there is a strong correlation between decreased attention skills and being diagnosed with a communication disorder. Some common symptoms of ADHD include:
Difficulty focusing on specific tasks and communication such as instructions and questions.
Forgetfulness or memory problems
Impulsivity when communicating without thinking.
Trouble wa ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that can cause difficulties with focus and behaviour control. It can also affect speech and language, making communication challenging. However, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can play a crucial role in helping individuals with ADHD improve their communication skills.
Understanding ADHD and Communication
ADHD can impact both expressive and receptive language. Expressive language refers to how you express your thoughts, while receptive language refers to how you understand what others say. Individuals with ADHD may ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
If you have concerns about your communication, a family member’s recovery after an illness, or a problem with your voice, you should consider seeing a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLPs are highly trained professionals who can assess, treat, and provide information for different communication barriers.
At your first appointment, the SLP will ask questions and do a thorough assessment. They will discuss options and make recommendations, sometimes referring to other health professionals if there are concerns beyond communication.
Speech therapy techniques are used to improve ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
If you have concerns about your communication, a family member’s recovery after an illness, or a problem with your voice, you should consider seeing a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLPs are highly trained professionals who can assess, treat, and provide information for different communication barriers.
At your first appointment, the SLP will ask questions and do a thorough assessment. They will discuss options and make recommendations, sometimes referring to other health professionals if there are concerns beyond communication.
Speech therapy techniques are used to improve ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
The brain is a complex organ that governs our thoughts, movements, emotions, and senses. Comprehending the intricate interactions between its various parts can be difficult, particularly for those not well-versed in medical fields. Understanding and treating brain injuries can be even more challenging.
After a brain injury, such as a car accident, sports injury, or fall, the first few months are typically spent ensuring the patient is medically stable. When the patient is finally stable and released from acute care, families are relieved to have their loved ones back home. However, as they spe ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are essential members of the team that helps individuals recover from concussions. Concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), can result from a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or from a fall or blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. While most people recover from a concussion, about 20% of adults and children experience prolonged post-concussion symptoms, including cognitive-communication difficulties such as trouble understanding conversations, talking, reading, writing, and social interaction.
SLPs are he ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
Assisting transgender individuals in achieving their goals is an important role that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play. SLPs specialize in helping individuals develop communication skills and a voice that aligns with their unique sense of gender. This congruence between inner self and outer expression can lead to increased comfort, confidence, and better function in daily life.
SLPs who work with the transgender population require training, experience, and knowledge of the community’s unique needs. They must also be sensitive to gender identity and expression and provide a supportive an ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
Bond with your child and help them improve their language skills by reading books together. Children who are familiar with literature tend to enjoy reading more and read more often. To make reading fun for non-readers, let them turn pages, point to pictures, and act out the story. Allow them to choose books that suit their age and interests and use simple language while highlighting keywords to help them understand the story. For advanced readers, use books with themes such as ‘farm’, ‘zoo’, and ‘things that go’ to expand their vocabulary across categories and word types. Ask questions through ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
Articulation therapy for children especially preschoolers is an essential intervention that helps young children develop clear and intelligible speech. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a crucial role in providing this therapy to children with articulation difficulties, enabling them to communicate effectively and more confidently. Articulation therapy involves working on speech sound disorders in order to help the child produce the correct sound. It is designed to help children who have difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, struggles with sound substitutions, or produce sounds inconsi ..read more
Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Blog
1y ago
Speech therapy is a vital component in the development of language and communication skills. For individuals with speech and language disorders, it is important that they receive consistent and continuous service. Unfortunately, disruptions in therapy can occur for various reasons and can significantly impact the progress and outcomes of therapy.
Research has shown that continuity of service is a key factor in the success of speech therapy. A study by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) found that individuals who received uninterrupted speech therapy services made twice as ..read more