In my last blog, I discussed one of the most common therapy hierarchies used when treating articulation disorders known as Van Riper’s model and how homework can be completed within the first stage of the hierarchy, which is working on sounds in isolation. Van Riper’s model is a framework used to structure speech therapy. AS […]
The Beginning of Spoken Language
While there is no certain information about the origins of language, the progression of science has allowed us to determine some information to help us piece together this complicated puzzle. It is unlikely that language exist 6 millions years ago. We shared common ancestors with chimpanzees at this point and we know that they do […]
Bilingual Children
How can I tell if my child has language difficulties or if they are just not fluent in English yet? Often parents will bring in a child who has limited exposure to English for a language assessment. It can be difficult to determine whether the child has just had a limited exposure to English and […]
What is the Rapid Syllable Transition treatment (ReST)?
About 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 […]
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 […]
