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01/19/2022

Around this time of year we often sit and reflect on where we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going.

In the spirit of reflecting with gratitude, our pathologists share their thoughts and experiences on how to balance the present moment and our hopes for the future.

Check it out now!

01/12/2022

Introducing Santosha.

It’s a concept and practice that helps balance giving and receiving, gratitude and goal-seeking.

Learn how each of our clinicians uses this concept of Santosha throughout the holiday season!

01/01/2022

It's time to say goodbye to another year and welcome in another.

Happy New Years Eve to you all! Stay safe & see you in 2022.

12/30/2021

The New Year is almost here. . . What are you looking forward to in 2022?

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the entire speech IRL team!

We hope all of you are spending this time with those you hold dear and getting a chance to relax before 2022.

Remember to stay safe, and stay warm!

12/15/2021

Is it cause for concern when a teenager develops a stutter seemingly out of nowhere?

Because late-childhood onset stuttering is unusual, it may be worth pursuing tests or consultations to rule out brain injury or trauma, but there is a good chance the issue is developmental.

This blog post explains why: 🖱️ https://ed.gr/dltmm

Stuttering most often begins in early childhood, during the preschool years. Studies typically define this as between the ages of two and five years old. While it can be alarming when a young child begins to struggle with speaking, most people know that this is relatively common among young children...

12/08/2021

If speech therapy is to help a speaker, it is then up to the clinician to listen.

Growth happens when we listen and allow space for clients to fumble with their words without being rushed or prodded.

This blog post outlines how listening is one of the most important tools for speech therapy. Learn more: https://ed.gr/dlui7

11/26/2021

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 🦃 🍽

11/24/2021

Sometimes The Best Therapy Is Simply Listening

Listening isn’t an approved speech therapy activity, but the kind gesture of listening can bring about transformational improvements in patients.

Learn more about how listening can be an effective speech therapy tool our latest blog! 🖱️ https://ed.gr/dlui6

One of my most impactful client-teachers was a man with a TBI (traumatic brain injury). He was a very successful professional, decorated with awards of recognition in his industry. He had sustained an workplace injury and was diagnosed with a "mild" TBI. One year out, he was still experiencing diffi...