Being able to communicate clearly and easily is a skill most of us take for granted in our day-to-day life. For individuals living with a speech problem, simply expressing wants, needs, and opinions can be a great challenge. Meet Laura Wallen, a patient at the Clough Family Center for Rehabilitative and Sports Therapies at Emerson Hospital. She is living with dysarthria due to a progressive neuromuscular diagnosis, but is finding help communicating through a speech-generating device.
Read moreParenting the Bilingual Child
Many parents whose native language is not English or who speak multiple languages at home report receiving conflicting and sometimes misleading information about bilingualism and best practices for supporting language. In the United States we are becoming an increasingly multilingual country, so it is essential that we are informed about how to support children from bilingual homes as well as children whose home language is not the majority one.
Read moreWhen Language Is Limited: Tips for Thriving with Aphasia
People with aphasia, which can occur after a stroke or brain injury, may experience difficulty communicating. While it’s a loss of language, it’s not a loss of intellect. Here are a few tips to help those struggling with aphasia thrive.
Read moreThe Power of Play: A Tool for Development
How integral to a child’s development is playtime? Very, according to our pediatric rehab team. Here are some tips on fostering positive play development in kids.
Read more5 Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide
Each September, we hear from classroom teachers who bemoan how they have to spend the first six to eight weeks playing catch-up with students who have lapsed a bit in language and motor skills during summer vacation. To help your kid return to school ready to learn, try some of these fun and easy ways to encourage language and motor development throughout the summer.
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