The Swain Center

The Swain Center The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating, and Learning Inc. We also offer Social Skills classes, a HW Club, support groups and other services.

is a professional corporation dedicated to providing speech-language evaluation and therapy services.

πŸ’‘ πŒπŽπ‘π„ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 π‘π„π€πƒπˆππ†: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 π‹πˆππŠ πŸ’‘β€’β€’πŸ’‘ Dyslexia is not just a reading challenge. It is closely connected...
02/06/2026

πŸ’‘ πŒπŽπ‘π„ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 π‘π„π€πƒπˆππ†: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 π‹πˆππŠ πŸ’‘
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πŸ’‘ Dyslexia is not just a reading challenge. It is closely connected to speech and language development. Nearly 2/3 of the brain support speech, language, and comprehension, which means difficulties in these areas can directly impact how a child learns to read, understand, and express ideas. When speech and language skills are supported early, children have a stronger foundation for literacy. When they are overlooked, children may struggle silently, often long before reading difficulties become obvious in the classroom. Early identification and intervention matter. Getting help as soon as possible allows children to feel seen, heard, and understood, while building the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Early support changes how a child sees themselves. Help your child end their reading struggles by calling us and scheduling a consultation, your questions won’t go unanswered. (707) 575-1468
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πŸ“ π‡πŽπ– π’π‚π‡πŽπŽπ‹ π„π—ππ„π‘πˆπ„ππ‚π„π’ 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐀 π‚π‡πˆπ‹πƒβ€™π’ π‚πŽππ…πˆπƒπ„ππ‚π„ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‹π„π€π‘ππˆππ† πŸ“β€’β€’πŸ“ School influences more than academics. It shapes a...
02/05/2026

πŸ“ π‡πŽπ– π’π‚π‡πŽπŽπ‹ π„π—ππ„π‘πˆπ„ππ‚π„π’ 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐀 π‚π‡πˆπ‹πƒβ€™π’ π‚πŽππ…πˆπƒπ„ππ‚π„ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‹π„π€π‘ππˆππ† πŸ“
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πŸ“ School influences more than academics. It shapes a child’s confidence, emotional well-being, and how that child sees himself as a learner. When challenges arise, timely support can make a lasting difference. If you have questions about school, struggles or concerns about your child learning, you do not have to navigate it alone. Get answers to your questions by calling us to schedule a consult with Dr. Swain. (707) 575-1468
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🀍 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒, ππŽπ“ π€π’π’π”πŒππ“πˆπŽππ’ πŸ€β€’β€’πŸ€ It’s after an IEP meeting. You’re replaying the words, trying to make ...
02/04/2026

🀍 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒, ππŽπ“ π€π’π’π”πŒππ“πˆπŽππ’ 🀍
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🀍 It’s after an IEP meeting. You’re replaying the words, trying to make sense of the next steps, and wondering what this means for your child. This is often the moment parents reach for support. Not quick fixes, but clear guidance they can trust. Confidence & Joy: Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences was written for these in-between moments- after the IEP meeting, during homework, or while waiting for answers. Offering step-by-step strategies to help families move forward with clarity and confidence because informed parents are powerful advocates. You can find this book on Amazon.
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πŸ“– π„π€π‘π‹π˜ πƒπ˜π’π‹π„π—πˆπ€ πˆπƒπ„ππ“πˆπ…πˆπ‚π€π“πˆπŽπ ππ”πˆπ‹πƒπ’ π’π“π‘πŽππ†π„π‘ πŽπ”π“π‚πŽπŒπ„π’ πŸ“–β€’β€’πŸ“– Early identification and intervention for dyslexia are ess...
02/03/2026

πŸ“– π„π€π‘π‹π˜ πƒπ˜π’π‹π„π—πˆπ€ πˆπƒπ„ππ“πˆπ…πˆπ‚π€π“πˆπŽπ ππ”πˆπ‹πƒπ’ π’π“π‘πŽππ†π„π‘ πŽπ”π“π‚πŽπŒπ„π’ πŸ“–
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πŸ“– Early identification and intervention for dyslexia are essential for a child’s academic and emotional development. Dyslexia does not require waiting until age 8 to be identified, as signs can appear much earlier. When dyslexia is recognized early, appropriate support can begin before learning gaps grow. Early intervention strengthens literacy skills and helps protect self-esteem, confidence, and engagement in school, reducing the risk of frustration and long-term academic challenges.
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πŸ₯³ π‚π‹πˆπ„ππ“ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 πŒπŽππ“π‡ πŸ₯³β€’β€’πŸ₯³ This February we are celebrating Kara as our client of the month! She has been working hard h...
02/02/2026

πŸ₯³ π‚π‹πˆπ„ππ“ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 πŒπŽππ“π‡ πŸ₯³
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πŸ₯³ This February we are celebrating Kara as our client of the month! She has been working hard here at the Swain Center for about three years and is getting ready to graduate! She loves the game Cookie Run Kingdom and the character Link from Legend of Zelda. Kara is a very creative artist and loves to draw and write in her free time. We are so proud of all of her success and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for her!
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01/30/2026

πŸš‚ 𝐀𝐋𝐋 π€ππŽπ€π‘πƒ π“π„π€πŒπ–πŽπ‘πŠ π’π“π€π“πˆπŽπ πŸš‚
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πŸš‚ Yesterday’s social skills mission was building a Thomas the Tank Engine railroad together. The boys put on their Social Detective hats, using their brain, eyes, and ears to make smart guesses about how the track was meant to go together by studying the directions and pictures. There was planning, problem-solving, collaboration, and plenty of perseverance as they worked through a tricky build. Piece by piece, they stuck with it and celebrated when the train finally made its way around the track. Big teamwork and even bigger smiles!
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🧠 π„π…π…πŽπ‘π“ 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐒 π”ππƒπ„π‘π’π“π€ππƒπˆππ†, ππŽπ“ ππ”ππˆπ’π‡πŒπ„ππ“ πŸ§ β€’β€’πŸ“š Children with dyslexia often use far more mental energy to read, wr...
01/29/2026

🧠 π„π…π…πŽπ‘π“ 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐒 π”ππƒπ„π‘π’π“π€ππƒπˆππ†, ππŽπ“ ππ”ππˆπ’π‡πŒπ„ππ“ 🧠
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πŸ“š Children with dyslexia often use far more mental energy to read, write, and process language than their peers. When they’re penalized for not finishing work on a rigid timeline, it can harm their confidence. Not because they didn’t try, but because their brain works differently. Taking away lunch, recess, or rewards doesn’t teach responsibility. It teaches that effort doesn’t matter. When hard work is recognized and flexibility is allowed, children with learning differences can succeed without their self-esteem taking a hit.
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πŸ›‘ 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 π†π‘πŽπ–π’ π“π‡π‘πŽπ”π†π‡ πˆππ“π„π‘π€π‚π“πˆπŽπ, ππŽπ“ 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐒 πŸ›‘β€’β€’πŸ›‘ While screens may feel harmless, early brain development depends on...
01/28/2026

πŸ›‘ 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇 π†π‘πŽπ–π’ π“π‡π‘πŽπ”π†π‡ πˆππ“π„π‘π€π‚π“πˆπŽπ, ππŽπ“ 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐒 πŸ›‘
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πŸ›‘ While screens may feel harmless, early brain development depends on real interaction, not passive viewing. Speech and language grow through back and forth communication, shared attention, and responsive play. Even when watching together, screens can reduce opportunities for meaningful language exchange that build strong brain pathways. The most powerful tool for a child’s brain is a responsive adult. Every moment of connection matters.
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🀍 π„π€π‘π‹π˜ π’π”πππŽπ‘π“ 𝐂𝐀𝐍’𝐓 π–π€πˆπ“ πŸ€β€’β€’πŸ€ Waiting doesn’t help children catch up, it makes the climb steeper. As children grow, ex...
01/27/2026

🀍 π„π€π‘π‹π˜ π’π”πππŽπ‘π“ 𝐂𝐀𝐍’𝐓 π–π€πˆπ“ 🀍
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🀍 Waiting doesn’t help children catch up, it makes the climb steeper. As children grow, expectations increase faster than support often does. When early signs of learning or developmental differences are overlooked, children are asked to work harder with fewer tools and less time.
Differences such as dyslexia, autism, and processing challenges can be recognized early in a child’s school journey. Identifying needs sooner opens the door to support before frustration, fatigue, and self-doubt take hold. Early action reduces strain for children, families, and schools. Let’s notice early. Respond early. Support children when it matters most.
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πŸ’‘π–πŽπ‘πƒπ’ 𝐀𝐓 π–πŽπ‘πŠ! π‡π„π‹ππˆππ† ππˆπ† πŠπˆπƒπ’ π‚πŽπŒπŒπ”ππˆπ‚π€π“π„ π‚π‹π„π€π‘π‹π˜πŸ’‘β€’β€’πŸ’‘ Speech and language development continues well beyond the early...
01/26/2026

πŸ’‘π–πŽπ‘πƒπ’ 𝐀𝐓 π–πŽπ‘πŠ! π‡π„π‹ππˆππ† ππˆπ† πŠπˆπƒπ’ π‚πŽπŒπŒπ”ππˆπ‚π€π“π„ π‚π‹π„π€π‘π‹π˜πŸ’‘
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πŸ’‘ Speech and language development continues well beyond the early years. For children ages five through eight, skills like reasoning, narrative language, vocabulary, and social communication play a key role in academic success. Everyday interactions and play based activities help strengthen these essential skills.
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πŸ‘‚ 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 π‡π„π€π‘πˆππ† πˆπ’πβ€™π“ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ‘πŽππ‹π„πŒ πŸ‘‚β€’β€’πŸ‘‚ Shocking but true: a child can pass a hearing test and still struggle to understan...
01/23/2026

πŸ‘‚ 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 π‡π„π€π‘πˆππ† πˆπ’πβ€™π“ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ‘πŽππ‹π„πŒ πŸ‘‚
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πŸ‘‚ Shocking but true: a child can pass a hearing test and still struggle to understand spoken language. Auditory processing helps the brain organize and understand what the ears hear and it continues developing throughout early childhood.
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πŸ’‘π…πŽπ‘ ππ”π’πˆππ„π’π’ πŽπ–ππ„π‘π’πŸ’‘πŸ€ This group is the preeminent resource for private practitioners delivering early intervention ped...
01/22/2026

πŸ’‘π…πŽπ‘ ππ”π’πˆππ„π’π’ πŽπ–ππ„π‘π’πŸ’‘

🀍 This group is the preeminent resource for private practitioners delivering early intervention pediatric services. Connect with experienced clinicians, access practical insights, and stay grounded in best practices that support young children and their families!

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