When we hear and understand speech, our auditory system has to perform a rather complex task of recognizing and interpreting sound. The process of recognizing and interpreting sound or speech involves the entire auditory pathway from the ear itself on through the brainstem and finally up to the temporal area of our brain. Auditory Processing […]
Parents and families are key to helping children develop speech and language skills. Children learn a large portion of what they know through indirect teaching (e.g. watching their parents or people in their environment), so it is important to consciously focus on the way you interact with your child. Consider some of the following techniques […]
Communicating with older adults can often be difficult due to the physical, psychological, and social changes associated with aging; however, this difficulty also occurs when communicating with an adult with a speech or language disorder. Some great rules of thumb when communicating include: reducing background noises and distractions such as the radio, the television, or […]
