What is the Rapid Syllable Transition treatment (ReST)? ReST is an evidence-based treatment for treating individuals with Apraxia of Speech. Aparaxia of Speech is a motor speech disorder where individuals know what they want to say but have difficulty planning the movements required for speech. The ReST treatment uses non words to allow individuals to concentrate on their movements, and remove the impact of old words which already have … [Read more...]
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5 tips to help a teenager receive a well-balanced diet
The teen years are the time when your body is growing and developing in a big way, building up your muscles and bones. Eating a nutritious diet is not just about maintaining weight but also about ensuring that your body is receiving all the nutrients it requires to function well and ensure that you can perform all your daily tasks to your highest potential. Unfortunately, there is a lot of information in the media telling you either to avoid a … [Read more...]
What is involved in an initial speech pathology consult
Communication concerns If you are visiting a speech pathologist for the first time because you are concerned that your child is not talking as much as their peers. Then, the first thing that will usually happen is your speech pathologist will make a case history. This involves going through your Child’s health and developmental history which may include birthing history, developmental milestones including speech, feeding and motor milestones, … [Read more...]
5 tips to consider for people with hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, is a condition where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland has a number of important roles such as, regulating the body's metabolic rate and the heart and digestive function. Here are 5 tips for people with hypothyroidism Iodine, is required by the body to synthesize the thyroid hormone. Sources of iodine can be found in oysters, seaweed and … [Read more...]
