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Category Archives: Speech
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Learn more about childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), which is a motor speech impairment where children who are affected have difficulty carrying out the complex motor movements involved in speech.
Speech and Technology
Computerized Speech Synthesizers are instrumental in giving a voice to individuals with barriers to communication.
SLP’s helping COVID-19 patients
If bad enough, COVID-19 often requires patients to use a ventilator to help their breathing. SLPs can help with the swallowing difficulties which appear.
Bilingual Children and Misdiagnoses
Bilingual children are twice as likely to get misdiagnosed with speech disorders.
Young Patient Recovery Post-Stroke
A teenager, Sarah Scott, shared an original video 11 years ago of her stroke and Broca’s Aphasia. Now, 11 years later, she posted a new video displaying how her fluency has improved so much.
Reading Week Movie Recommendation
If you haven’t already seen the movie Arrival, you should do so during reading week!
Meet Amanda Gorman
Check out Amanda Gorman’s poems and the transformation of her speech.
US SLP Programs
Learn about different SLP grad programs in the US.
Pet Communication
Explore animal communication and have a fun time watching Bunny the dog!