Lydia Said:Do you choose a specialization in speech therapy?We Answered:Most speech pathologists work in the schools, so I guess you'd call them specialists in child and adolescent communicative disorders.
Hospital-based speech pathologists tend to specialize if there is more than one speech pathologist on staff. Personally, I specialized in swallowing disorders, head and neck cancer, craniofacial disorders, and adult neurogenic disorders. In twenty years, I never saw a stutterer, anyone with significant hearing loss, or did much diagnostics or therapy with children.Emma Said:Has anyone out there had success with speech therapy for a vocal cord cyst?We Answered:A cyst, no. Nodules, yes.
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James Said:Help Needed - My 4 yr old still isnt talking as much as he should - any helpful activities would b appreciatedWe Answered:try to make speech activities fun for him. Does he enjoy singing? you could sing songs together or read books such as the Gruffalo which contain rhyme patterns to him to help him become more familiar with letter sounds. But I think the best advice I can give as a parent of two pre-schoolers is not to worry too much, it just takes some kids a little more time. Plus if he senses you...
Virgil Said:How do you teach a young adult with learning difficulties to use a communication book?We Answered:Wow! How impressive! As mentioned in some of the other posts, I would look into Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). In short, it usually consists of laminated pages in a 3 ring binder type book with velcro pictures that can be taken in and out. Pages are usually arranged by categories, as you have mentioned and can (should!) be arranged based on each student's needs. You will probably just start with one page!
I would definitely START SMALL! What...
Andre Said:Please Help with Psychology Case Study?We Answered:I'm not sure this is a psychology question...more of a medical thing.Brittany Said:Error Analysis?We Answered:Information is below.Zachary Said:Speaking after a stroke...?We Answered:Sorry to hear about your dad's condition. This website have some general tips about helping with communication: http://www.aphasia.net/info/aphasia/apha…
To help with his communication, perhaps you can make a simple picture communication diagram. It can have simple pictures or words of daily objects and regular activities. This way, he can point to it to communicate basic needs easily.
If you need more tips, you can email me, I'll be glad to be of any...
Shane Said:3 year old with a severe speech delay is teaching 1 year old brother his made up words?We Answered:I'm not an expert and have no personal experience but I would say that provided your younger child does not have a developmental delay himself he will learn to speak the way the majority of people he interacts with speak. He may start to say some of the things his older brother teaches him but those will likely just be temporary ways for the two to communicate. As your older son improves his speech and as your younger son continues to...
Robin Said:Anyone have a child with apraxia? Any success stories?We Answered:my son was a little older than your son when he was diagnosed. he has been in speech for about 3 months and has had tons of progress. One thing that can help is mouth excersizes. My son just started doing some, and I have heard they really help. get fundip candy, or some other powdered candy, and put in on his lips for him to try to lick off. My son has trouble moving his tongue from side to side, and licking his top lip, so that is where...
Alfredo Said:How comman is apraxia of speech in children?We Answered:I don't know of any incidence studies for developmental apraxia of speech. It would be pretty tough to estimate, as speech pathologists see these kids in both educational and medical settings.
From my experience, it isn't a terribly common disorder, but it couldn't be called "rare", either. In 20 years in medically-based practice, I probably saw fewer than 100 kids with the disorder out of the 1000s of kids I worked with. When I worked with preschoolers in a school setting, I'd estimate that less than 10% of my caseload had apraxia.Gerald...
Louise Said:my daughter was diagnosed with apraxia, what can i expect from speech therapy? ?We Answered:To be honest it depends on the severity. Both of my kids had this in some form. My oldest started speech therapy when he was 3. I was clueless and just thought he talked funny, but by the time he was 5 he was fine. My youngest has dsypraxia so he did everything backwards from writing to getting dressed. He started in speech at 3 as well but didn't finish until he was 6 1/2. The funny thing is though in my opinion his...
Nancy Said:I have a speech delay question?We Answered:I know how difficult this is for you and my heart goes out to you. I have a 7 yr old and he didn't speak very well at 4.5 either. He was very hard to understand and used hand gestures most of the time. He has been in speech therapy for several years. His speech is better and we can understand about 65% of what he says. We have done a lot of correcting his speech and really teaching him sounds. He has articulation errors also. I went through him not talking in...
Samantha Said:Need advice on a career in Speech pathology.?We Answered:I am guessing you will need to get a degree before starting a Master's program. If you have a bachelors degree in a field other than communication disorders the Master's program will be about 8 semesters so that you can take the prerequisite speech classes and get your observation hours. If your bachelor's degree is in communication disorders the program will be about 5 semesters. It will include classes and clinical experience. You will want to attend an accredited graduate school program which you can find on...
Travis Said:Stay at home moms?We Answered:I am sorry that you are going through a hard time right now, I think there may be some grants to children with special needs. Your doctor might know of it and give you the proper forms. I am Canadian and over here all parents get child benefits of 100 $ a month (It is call Universal Child Benefit-kids 6 and less) and parents with children with special needs get more every month.And here the waiting list are long, but speech therapist appointments are free in the public sector. A friend of mine is going...
Barbara Said:Parent opinion , Is this normal?We Answered:A lot of toddlers especially busy ones, don't make eye contact much because they're constantly trying to figure out what they're going to do next. Those also tend to be the toddlers who are slower in speech because it's just not important to them right now, running, jumping, climbing etc is. It's FAR too boring for them to sit still and have a conversation for 2 minutes, when there are so many more fun things to do.
Language has a HUGE variation. Some kids don't start speaking much until 3 years old -...
Margaret Said:My son is up to par on physical development but can't talk. What sort of disorders cause a delay in speech?We Answered:Has your son been investigated for autism spectrum disorder? Here is a brief description of what that means, and I will give you the link below, but Google it yourself for help in your area.
"Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex condition that impacts normal brain development and affects a person's social relationships, communication, interests and behaviour.
ASD is a spectrum disorder which means there is wide variation in how it affects each person. Individuals with...
Vicki Said:HELP need home therapy for toddler with autism In DFW texas?We Answered:call teh state early intervention service--the doc shoudl have told you taht--in most states it is free
also--when he 32-33 months--contact the school district--they will take over onhis 3rd birthday--but need 3 months to prepare..
Early Intervention and Schools don't fill prescriptions--they are not medical models--they will take teh docs suggestions--but often teh docs suggestion is way off base--not based on reality
ABA should include 'natural environment teaching' and incidental learning' which are their terms for 'floortime'
Floortime technically refers to GreenSpan's DIR method--which is different from ABA--
you will also want to...
Alex Said:3 y/o with speech-language delay?We Answered:In my state (WI) a child who is 3 or over gets speech services for free through the public school system. My daughter was diagnosed with a speech delay when she was 2 and received free speech therapy through the Birth to 3 Program in our county at that time. When she turned 3, she started going to speech therapy at the local school. By the time she entered kindergarten she was at the same speech level as her peers and no longer required speech therapy.Brad Said:More confused than ever about...
Jordan Said:If a child has autism?We Answered:Ange Thomas was non verbal at three all the way until he was 7ish then as the speech therapist worked with him he is doing so well and can put a few words together, we were told Thomas was going to be non verbal ..how wrong they was he also uses sign language along with his speech now..so never say never !Harvey Said:I have a 3 year old with all the signs of autism. However, I am having trouble getting anyone to say that he ?We Answered:the description given by you is indicative of...
Vanessa Said:Autism help! Please read & reply?We Answered:I'm not sure if I'll answer all of your questions but I'll try:
1. Yes, besides Aspergers or Rett Syndrome a child should be evaluated (I'd recommend a genetic counselor because it's more likely they are aware of the MOST accurate tests to run) for fragile X syndrome(fragilex.org or fraxa.org) or Angelman Syndrome (angelman.org). It's important to note that Rett syndrome affects females.
2. Yes, same examples as above, but I've also known children with speech delay and ADHD to be misdiagnosed, keep in mind both of these conditions can co-exist with autism. I...
Richard Said:How much does private speech therapy cost in TX?We Answered:Like $100.Katie Said:Speech Therapy for Autism?We Answered:I would certainly recommend working with a speech therapist or speech pathologist, or checking to see if this service is available at your child's school. If it is provided through the public school, it should be free, so this may be a good place to start.
To work on this at home, there are several things you might try. You mentioned that she has a large vocabulary, so you might start with teaching her to use a two word "sentence" to request favorite things. You...
Yvonne Said:my son is 3 and does not talk i have him enrolled in speech therapy but i think he may be autistic.advise plz?We Answered:It's great that you have him in speech therapy. My son is enrolled too because I was worried that he didn't speak as much as other children his age. However, physically he was much more advanced than other children his age. For example, he walk at about 9 months. Children develop at different rates, so don't lose too much sleep over developmental delays. Take action. You'll feel better, and your...
Thomas Said:Do I need speech therapy?We Answered:It couldn't hurt. They can help retrain the tongue. Most people do get used to it, but if has been 4 years, I would say you might need a pro!Manuel Said:How can I show my husband that every child is different?? I really want a baby!!?We Answered:I think you should talk to your husband about this in more detail. It sounds like maybe he doesn't think that you guys could handle another child right now or maybe he doesn't feel he could. I bet if you two can just talk to each...
Freddie Said:How much Math is involved in becoming a Speech Therapist?We Answered:There would likely be little to no math involved in speech therapy - speech centers around pronunciation and application as well as memory and other things like that. Unless a child was having serious problems sounding out numbers and stuff like that I don't see why math would be involved at all.Jeremy Said:Am I on the right path to become a speech therapist?We Answered:generlly in NJ--you can only be a st with a grad degree---and a special ed BA is a good undergrad--look into what the requirements are for...
Vickie Said:Is there a standard/average age for Asian that a child starts speaking?We Answered:Children start to speak around the age of 1 no matter what language they speak. It sounds like he does have problem and Switzerland is giving him the help that he needs. I wonder if maybe he is autistic.Ron Said:My son is 3 yr and 3 mnths old and has speech delay and can`t express himself,what could I do for his problem?We Answered:Seems like you are doing it. The only thing I can think of is maybe just sing with him something with simple words maybe...
Vivian Said:anyone know how to get rid of or reduce the sound of a lisp?We Answered:elecutionIda Said:Child Autism information.?We Answered:Please by all means don't listen to Larry's response. I have a 3 yr old who is autistic. The main thing with an autistic child is speech delay except is high funtioning autism as Asperger's. The main difference between the 2 is in Asperger's there is usually no speech delay. With those that have low functioning autism, some learn to talk and keep talking, some learn to talk and stop and never talk again, some never learn to talk.
My son...
Cody Said:About Speech Pathology Career?We Answered:It is actually one of the very best careers one could have. Speech pathologists are in very high demand, and it will be even more so because of the aging of the "Baby boomers", as well as the thousands of US military veterans with brain injury.
You are fortunate to be bilingual. I am, too, and was never out of work longer than a week.
There are many settings where we can be employed, and they cover the entire human lifespan. Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, and private practice are all possibilities. I worked primarily in the...
Jose Said:For a career in speech therapy (pathology)We Answered:YES! That is a great choice...I double majored in Communications and Media Studies because my school did not offer Communication Disorders and Spanish. When I began taking my pre-requisite courses in Speech Path at another school, all of my teachers highly recommended going for bi-lingual speech therapy due to my background. Would it be possible to major in instead of double minor? A major in Spanish may look stronger because from what I understand Latino Studies is a combination of history, social sciences, classes and are usually taught in English. If you...
Pearl Said:speech therapy as a career?We Answered:my mom is a speech and language therapist or a "speech pathologist" she has her masters degree and makes about $60,000 Canadian per year....
Kathleen Said:Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, similar careers? I need help!?We Answered:Many Physical Therapy schools are now graduating students with a DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy). The schools themselves are few and your options of staying home and going to school part-time would be limited. Another option to consider is a PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant). Many area technical schools offer this two year program. When you graduate you typically will work with a Physical Therapist-who would generate a treatment plan and as a PTA you would implement it with the patient. Pay is approximately 1/3 that...
Laura Said:Career in Speech Therapy.. or Psychology?We Answered:i think you need to stop analyzing every thing and do what makes you happy psychology /counseling /speech therapy are all good jobs do some research on all of them i dont think you can go wrong with any of them careers and you can help so many people with any of these jobs
GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!!...
Sidney Said:Where is the best place to live if you have a disabled child?We Answered:Alberta! Especially if your child has Autism. My son is being checked for Autism, but we do know that he has a severe speech delay, Sensory Integration Disorder, and he is developmentally delayed. We live in Alberta and we have help for him through the PUF funding. He is in a program called GRIT, and it provides him with a developmental specialist for three hours each day., an O.T. and a Speech Therapist. Alot of people are moving to Alberta because its the place to be...
William Said:could i become a speech pathologist in a school with a major in child development and a minor in psychology?We Answered:No. You need a degree in Speech Therapy alsoJesus Said:child speech development ?We Answered:This will not slow his speech development. Just talk to your child and make sure that he hears lots of words and sounds. If your parents prefer to be called Umpa and Gigi then I see no good reason not to call them that. That said, your child may decide to call them something else on his own. Don't worry so much,...
Steven Said:what college would you recommend for me; i want to major/minor in child psychology and speech pathology?We Answered:Use this interactive website to answer your question:
www.collegeboard.com
You can put in the different questions you have like majors, location, etc.
Good luck.Patricia Said:SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY or CHILD PSYCHOLOGY???We Answered:i am studying to be an SLP.
Not be in school way too long? What is too long for you? In order to be an SLP, you have to have your Master's Degree to be certified.
Programs for this can be found on the ASHA website. www.asha.org
It's a great field. I love what I am studying...
Miriam Said:What should a speech therapist be doing with a child that is 11 or 12 months old?We Answered:Working with beginning sounds, babbling, making loud vs. soft sounds, devolping vocabulary, using sounds to communicate to others, etc.
An eleven month old WOULD or SHOULD be working on developing a receptive vocabulary. The therapist should be saying things like "This is a ball. Ball." The hope is that the kid would begin to recognize that this is a word, words actually mean things (aha! communication!) and then they world work on expressive communication.Victoria Said:speech therapist in delhi for...
Jamie Said:Is this too much to do to a character?We Answered:Not at all I think it's great. Stories aren't a flat line and all other dimensions can work to your advantage just make sure to write it and space it out well. Good luck!...
Leroy Said:How can I help give my child speech therapy?We Answered:Those errors are very normal. "Th" can be helped by telling her to put her tongue between her teeth. (To make "f" she's biting her lip.) Exagerate in the style of Yosemite Sam. To be totally safe, however, I'd have her evaluated by a speech therapist and do the exercises she suggests. Otherwise, you could make the problem worse.Erik Said:Grandparents gift of Speech Therapy to child taxable?We Answered:Gifts are not shown anywhere on anyone's income tax return. If they have made gifts of more than $13,000 they are...
Erik Said:what kind of activities can be given to improve cognition of a mentally challenged child?We Answered:You can do the same activities with this child that you can do with any child of the same cognitive level. Play games, use interactive toys, read books, play with water, sand, mud, etc. Talk to the child as you would with a child at the same mental level. Encourage any activity the child shows an interest in, but keep coming back to others. Just as with "normal" children, interest comes and goes. You can go to the library...
Loretta Said:Childhood Apraxia of Speech?We Answered:Childhood apraxia of speech isn't a life sentence, fortunately. Kids eventually learn to control their speech sounds and string them together to form words and sentences.
Your son has entered therapy at the right time. He may, indeed, be fluent in time for kindergarten.
All kids will reach a plateau from time to time. It allows for more practice of what they have learned. Don't worry; he'll come out of it and will continue to make progress in therapy.
I would work on animal noises with him during play, as well as the noises cars and trucks make....
Oscar Said:where can I find speech therapy?We Answered:Go to ASHA.org that's the American Speech and Hearing Association and click on the consumers link (general public link) and then click on the link that says find a therapist near you. These will be fully licensed and qualified speech-language pathologist and not likely to treat anyone as you report you were treated. In many states the "speech therapist" do not have to have the same level of training and certification in the public schools as they would in other settings. I don't know if that was the case for...
Angel Said:Speech pathology help! Tracheostomy questions.?We Answered:I am a speech pathologist. I would talk to your doctor about getting a passy muir valve. www.passy-muir.com. They are great and really are the best way to go about speech production. Its a valve that attaches to the trach tube. When your child breathes in, the valve opens allowing air to flow in. When your child begins to exhale, the valve closes directing the air out through the vocal tract. Passy muir provides tons of free info.
You cant obtain one without a doctors orders. Are you recieving...
Julie Said:Do any of you parents have late-talking children? And which speech therapist do you go to?We Answered:Yeah I did my oldest and my youngest were both over the age of 3. They would say small words nothing big. My daughter had a pacifier so once we took that away she started talking and 5 years later she has yet to stop. My youngest who's almost four just one day started talking and now he says more than I could imagine. I didn't take either of them to speech therapy or anything ( not that it wasn't advised over and...
Corey Said:Is PDD-NOS a form of mild autism?We Answered:Yes it is. It is on the mild end of the spectrum. I don't know if you have seen a specialist in Autism spectrum disorders, but you definitely should. There's a good resource here, http://www.asperger.org/
I had the DD-NOS diagnosis until I was properly diagnosed with Asperger's in 2005. Your son sounds like he might be Autistic or have Asperger's. Does he also exhibit repetitive behavior patterns that serve no purpose?
I hope you find a good specialist that will help.Timothy Said:Why doesn't my two year old talk?We Answered:Well all I can say is...
Dustin Said:Children in Speech therapy?We Answered:I believe the worst thing a parent can do is compare a child's progress to another. Now don't misunderstand there are appropriate guide it depends strictly on the severity of the child, and the therapist along with parents to help the child. I was in elementary school and perform adequately I took speech therapy for a while....
Gina Said:University of Manchester or Birmingham City University?We Answered:Ok this wasn't in your Q but its still important, if either of these are ones you really want to go to they should be at the top.No1 should be you really really want to go, No2 a safe, then the rest in order, i know they tell you its not too important at 6th form but it is! Back to the Q manchester is better, but birmingham is better by accommodation, it depends whether you want good tuition or learn a lot yourself but good surroundings, you have to decide....
Felicia Said:Any advice on the appropriate age to start speech therapy?We Answered:I agree with as early as possible..My daughter is 2 1/2 years old and we did start speech..We had to pull out for a bit because she needs new tubes put in and her ears are impacted..Our cleft team said they don't really do much until school age and I kind of forced the issue..The girl didn't talk! She would get so frustrated and actually start hitting..When we did go, she did terrific..Trust me, at that age you WILL NOT be wasting your time..It is amazing what...
Daryl Said:My child won't eat regular (textured) food!?We Answered:i think ur kid likes baby food(i dont have one).but if that's the case why bother is he really sick or u making him by taking to doc
heat the milk add with rice and add some salt..and start ffrom basic foods..first u eat this and see whether he will like it or not..
sapre the rod and spoil the child. i hope u have left the kid to decide what to eat and not. so he is suspicious in knowing things. what he is eating and it has gone to an extent which...
Gertrude Said:CI Questions for Research Paper?We Answered:How long have you been implanted?
For about four and a half years.
Why did you decide get implanted?
Well, my parents wanted me to get implanted because they wanted me to hear and communicate with them.
What made you decide to get the implant?
Actually, when I moved to Canada and went to the first school and my teacher told my parents about Cochlear Implant. They were interested in Cochlear Implant for me.
Where do you hear the sounds-on the side of your head above your ear or in your ear?
In the ear.
Do you understand the sounds that you...
April Said:Counselors, Therapists, someone help?We Answered:A consistent schedule is important for good treatment. If the counselor is not maintaining a consistent schedule [with occasional exceptions for emergencies] then the therapist is not doing the job. Directly discuss this with the therapist and identify this as a problem you have with treatment. If the therapist is not willing to change the method of operation, switch counselors.Ricardo Said:I am exhausted is this normal?We Answered:It is exhausting just thinking about you doing that. Make sure that you get lots of rest and be kind and patient with yourself.Tim Said:Developmental delay disability?We Answered:It...
Dana Said:College Majors for Speech Therapy?We Answered:The name of the major leading to becoming a speech therapist is Communicative Disorders. One excellent school with this program is the University of Redlands in Redlands, CA. I would suggest you consider planning to continue to a Masters program after you get your Bachelor's degree. The difference is that with a Bachelor's degree, you will only be able to do speech therapy. With the Masters, you will be able to become a Speech Pathologist, the person who diagnoses and sets the program for the speech therapist to follow. The...
Shannon Said:Is this a good college majorWe Answered:Yes. Keep in mind that if that field does not work out for you, you at least have a degree. You can work in many other fields including Government, Teaching, Business Management, etc.
Companies are just looking to see that you have that piece of paper, no matter what the major is. And if you do, you are already ahead of 70 percent of the rest of us.Shirley Said:I am looking for a career with kids.?We Answered:MAKE THEM!
have kids by yourself...
just kidding...
anyway, if you are not keen to study more and more, you may...
Naomi Said:Where you suprised at the Age?We Answered:Great story - Though I wasn't actually surprised. I do hang around with "oldies"...sir. See what they mean when they talk about language evolution. Who knows, in 20 years time "microwave" might be the latest party drug and "fridge" is a type of music....hmmm. Why do I think the future is going to be even weirder?
HAHAHAHA Its so EASY to spot the young kids on here:
Look for the ones who complain about its length...they are used to information being compressed into 20 second 3 line sentences, rather than actually read and appreciate the...
Gilbert Said:Courses in Mental Illness and Speech Pathology?We Answered:http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/
www.ion.ucl.ac.uk
in fact you could check with the relevant country's high commission. say for eg, you want to study in UK, get in touch with the high commission in your country for the available uni/colleges there & then check out the courses.Andrew Said:Do you have to major in Speech Pathology to get into a grad school?We Answered:No, you shouldn't have too. The two majors that you have now sound like they would relate to Speech Pathology very nicely. Grad schools are not going to look at your specific majors as much...
Jonathan Said:should i do a degree in english before a speech therapy degree?We Answered:Can you do a double major bachelor's in speech therapy and English?Eddie Said:How can i write a personal statement detailed towards Speech Therapy and Nursing?We Answered:Because you're applying for two courses it's advised that you don't specifically mention either of the courses. Course leaders sometimes take the view that if a person is undecided in their career choice they may not be the most commited of students. Particularly in nursing they can be funny if you aren't focused solely on nursing. What you need to do is...
Robin Said:Should i do a degree in speech therapy or English/Linguistics?We Answered:If you want to be a speech therapist (working with people directly to help therm, typically working in schools with children) do speech therapy. If you want to leave your options more open (maybe teach ESL overseas) and are more interested in theoretical and abstract things than practical things, do English/linguistics.Ralph Said:English, psychology or speech therapy degree?We Answered:I live in Michigan, USA and here Speech Therapists are in HUGE demand, even though we have the highest unemployment in the US.
From the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics:
"Employment...
Roberta Said:What's the easiest way to get a speech therapy degree?We Answered:You will need a masters degree to be a speech therapist. There are many accredited universities all over the US. There really is no EASY way but it is well worth the effort. The profession is awesome and job are plentiful!...
Glen Said:My 2yrs old hyperactive baby have a delayed speech?We Answered:This is a good example of why it's not a good idea to compare kids to others.
What do you mean, she can pronounce difficult words, but no meaningful ones?
If you have consulted that many different kinds of doctors, and none of them saw a problem, I think you can safely go ahead and assume she's not as delayed as you think.
I have yet to meet a toddler or preschooler who is not hyper. I have two kids, two nieces and two nephews. The layout of my...
Leah Said:Developmental Apraxia of Speech...We Answered:I don't have a child with Apraxia, but I am a speech therapist who has worked with several children with it. In the school setting, I see most children twice a week, for 30 minutes. I have seen some great gains with children, but so much depends on parental involvement!
Good luck!...
Marshall Said:How can I get out of Special Ed?We Answered:Attempting to get out of special ed 'just to feel cool' is a bad idea.
Amber below me does not understand how college accommodations actually work. There are critical legal differences
All colleges do provide disability accommodations for elgible students. But unlike a k-12 public school, the college environment only has to provide reasonable accommodations to an otherwise-qualified student who was already admitted and capable of performing college-level work. There is no special education and no IEP in the college level environnment. It's an entirely different program.
Colleges require the student...
Edna Said:does my child need to see a speech therapist?We Answered:Heidi had a very good answer and is wise in her advice about what you should do to help your child.
Candidacy for speech therapy is determined several ways and treatment will depend on the specific disorder(s). Not every kid will "talk in their own time". A child who develops normally, yes; those with speech and language delay/disorders DO NOT develop speech in their own time.
No one can say at this point how much and what type of therapy your son will need. Only a speech pathologist can determine this by...
Tonya Said:PDD-NOS (mild autism) : homeschool or preschool?We Answered:first, I'd like to say an IQ of 80 is Low Average (depending on the type of IQ test he had). Retarded begins at 69 and below. There's a world of difference, so I want to start there. Secondly, IQs at that age are notoriously unstable. Like you said, many 3 year olds don't like to talk to strangers. In our system, we don't even give formal IQ tests, the results would be based on an adaptive behavior scale completed by the parent. You should have...
Clara Said:In California, is swallowing and feeding in the scope of practice of Occupational Therapy or Speech?We Answered:This is truly a controversial issue. The debate rages on.
OTs don't get the training in the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory and vocal tracts that SLPs get. They get their knowledge from conferences.
Technically, OT gets the food to the mouth ("feeding"), and SLP gets it to go down (oropharyngeal transit).
Some OTs (even some PTs) do swallowing studies, but I have never been impressed with their diagnostic skills or interpretation of the studies-- they aren't specific enough to provide the information needed to...
Lucille Said:Careers in Early Childhood Development?We Answered:I've been in the Early Childhood Field for many, many years, doing many, many different things within the field. I taught preschoolers, then advanced to directing a 1/2 day preschool, then directed a large military (my husband was in the Air Force) child care center, then taught early childhood special education, then taught early childhood education classes in both 2 and 4 year colleges, and have been a regulator of child care centers for the last 22 years. I've also been a child care consultant to centers starting up and helped develop...
Kenneth Said:What is sensory eating?We Answered:Sending this one to Nana for you, she can help. Hang in there and read up on as much as you can.Judith Said:My 2.5 year old needs to see a feeding therapist.?We Answered:The feeding therapist will possible do some mouth massage and will certainly work on slowly integrating more foods with more textures into his diet. You can sit in on these sessions, ask questions, and continue to do the same thing at home. You may find that after a few sessions there's not much the therapist is doing that you couldn't...
Anita Said:does anyone know if Speech Therapy Assistants can work in Early Intervention in Pennsylvania?We Answered:if not as a speech therapist you may be able to work as a developmental interventionistTravis Said:How can i continue speech therapy for a child aging out of early intervention in NY state?We Answered:talk with your speech therapist now and get her suggestions - she can give you exercises and ideas of how you can continue at home. Check with your local hospital too - our hospital offers speech therapy for any child - some of our preschoolers go there and some go to...
Ian Said:Im a junior in college, what major should I choose?We Answered:This depends entirely on you. They may feel and sound similar, but once in them, these careers are very different.
Special Education opens up a plethora of opportunities in special schools, public, private, tutoring, hospital schools, etc. The schedule that you keep in public schools would need to be very flexible. Special Education teachers are used similar to Reading specialists; as needed and where needed. You may work with an individual student using the therapeutic methods or approach outlined in the child's IEP (Individualized Education Programs) that is decided...
Heidi Said:should i do a degree in english before i do speech therapy?We Answered:You should go straight to speech therapy....
Alan Said:does anyone have exercises to help my speech?We Answered:Here is some excersie follow it for more than 2 months time
You can not get result dramatically !There will be no magc ok !
First you shoud see how much your tongue is protruded while taking it out ?If it come little than see the frenulum connecting you tongue to the floor of mouth !it is stringe like small stright mucosal skin which if is shaort than your tongue may not be comming out as what in others case ! than better you go to surgeon to have a 3...
Michael Said:I am 16 and I have speech problems. Where can I find a speech therapist for me?We Answered:Hello,
You should be able to get services through your school. You may contact your principal, director of special education, school speech pathologist, school psychologist, or school social worker to find out more. Even your regular teachers should know who to contact for more info. All of them should be able to point you in the right direction.
However, if you would like to receive speech services outside of the school setting, you may find a therapist by visiting the...
Brad Said:I need to find a speech therapist for my daughter.Does anyone know where I can find one?We Answered:my daughter is 4 and has been in speech since she was 18 months. i know how hard it can be when you have to do all this stuff on your own. at her age, its now the school systems job to help. call the school district or the primary (elementary) school in your area and they should be able to point you in the right direction.
good luckPatsy Said:where can i find a good speech therapist? how do i find the...
Joseph Said:how to help teach my 5 year old daughter?We Answered:Try hooked on phonics worked for me as a child. Keep being persistent with your current methods of teaching but limit it to half hour or an hour so your daughter doesn't become overwhelmed.
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http://www.dltk-kids.com/
http://www.abcteach.com/Tiffany Said:how to help my 5 year old daughter learn!?We Answered:Get some sand paper and write a letter or a number on it and have her say it will tracing it with her finger. Write a letter or number on her back and see if she can guess it and have her do it to your...
Natalie Said:Boyfriend is filing for petition of custody(long)?We Answered:TAKE THE KIDS NOW!!! and don't bring them back i would totally sue for complete custody and only supervised visits. if she honestly wants to be there mom tell her she can make the effort to see them herself. you aren't taking her place you are making a new place for yourself in these kids lives and honestly they NEED you. kids need stability. have them call you by your first name and not mom once they are old enough. unless this woman completely steps down and wants nothing to do with...
Jordan Said:Speech therapy for a 24 month old? (sorry it's kind of long)?We Answered:I'd go with it.
I mean, what have you got to lose? Your son will have a happy half hour playing with a fun lady who has lots of new and different toys and is focusing all her attention on him. He'll have a ball! And what good practice for playgroup and learning to talk to other adults! And if he doesn't, then say "no thanks, not again".
I resisted speech therapy for my son for ages because I figured he didn't really NEED it. When he finally did...
Troy Said:Help with speech impediment!?We Answered:The /r/ sound is one of the most difficult sounds to acquire. Most kids are able to say it by age 8, but there are some where they are unable to say it past that age (my sister and my mom are examples!). This doesn't mean that you won't be able to ever say it, it just means you need a little extra help.
Ok, so not only is 'r' one of the hardest to learn, it's also one of the hardest to teach, especially over the Internet! So I'll do my best.
When you say...
Jessie Said:My man's 12 year old is extremely overweight and no one seems to care.?We Answered:Is your man lazy? Or is he uneducated? He might think that this is something that can be pushed off. You need to make sure that he is aware of all the facts of obesity. If he knew all the risks, he might take this a little more seriouslyDan Said:IMPORTANT my ex-husband took my son!?We Answered:LIST OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS
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Mae Said:I'm 25 and infatuated with a man who is 62...thoughts?We Answered:Okay...I'll try and give some insight. It sounds like you have a classic case of transference involving the care-giver - patient relationship. You may want to talk to a staff member you trust and ask about the phenomenon.
Sometimes those feelings can be confusing. I strongly suggest that you discuss this with someone that you trust, and maybe arrange for this man to see a different therapist. It sounds to me like you are loosing objectivety and perspective. It may change your interpretation of his progress. However, since...
Jesus Said:Is there hope for them?We Answered:It sounds like the bio-mom is a bit of a nut case. Did you tell her you were paying for 1/2 of the speech therapy in lieu of the photos? I got the impression that the 2 of you felt she needed help with her speech and you wanted the b/m to pay for half. If you have a court order stating you split the uninsured medical expenses 50/50 then she has to pay half. If she doesn't, turn it in to the friend of the court. Believe me,...
Arnold Said:Christians what are ten things you can find with these statements?We Answered:we are to cast aside religion for a personal relationship with the living Christ Jesus receiving the offer of life 1 john 5:11,13 read it.Florence Said:Can the person who created this list take out any points that does not apply to Christianity?We Answered:OK, as you said what doesn't apply to Catholicism and Orthodoxy, the following don't apply to Catholics or Eastern Orthodox Churches. I did have a far more involved answer to each, but it was too long and Y! Answers rejected it as a result....
Darlene Said:Free Speech Therapy for ages 6 yrs and above in California?We Answered:IN order to receive speech therapy services that are covered by insurance/your school, they need to qualify for services in the area of speech and language. Your private school should have a speech/language pathologist available. Has your child received speech therapy in the past? What happened as to why he/she is not being served? If not, then you should talk to the teachers /SLP herself and address your concerns. The SLP at this point, will ask you to sign an assessment plan, so...
Stanley Said:do i have a speech disorder?We Answered:This is natural for most people, try slowing down what you say and spacing out your words. I know a lot of people who just slip up occasionally, so I think that you will be ok....
Agnes Said:Does chelation therapy really help autistic children?We Answered:no ,Todd Said:Autism Question...?We Answered:Well, one thing is obvious you probably have suffered (and continue to suffer) from anguish and distress. …Autism constitutes a relatively narrow band on that long axis of Spectrum Disorders that span the whole gamut of learning disability conditions from ADHD to what have you, not to mention heavy metal poisoning, and a multitude of other neurological and behavioral possibilities. You may or may not have Autism or any of the other spectrum disorder conditions. The fact of the matter is that we still...
Carlos Said:ARMY question about having Special Needs child and receiving BAH.?We Answered:While he is in training (bootcamp and AIT) he will Absolutely receive BAH. However, once he gets to his first duty station, because he is married, he cannot live in the barracks. He will get BAH but he will need that money to find somewhere to live off-base if you don't accompany him. He would not be considered a Geo Bachelor because you would be choosing not to move with him. Geo Bachelors only rate less than $200 a month for BAH.
My son is also...
Tanya Said:Is This Cause For Concern???We Answered:I would question her knowledge. I don't think she knows very much about child development. I would call and ask for a new therapist. I wouldn't be rude or mean, but I'd explain that you don't have a good deal or confidence in her education concerning the development and habits of preschoolers.
I'll bet she isn't even a mother. Plenty of kids, and even some adults I know take off their clothes to go to the bathroom. It isn't that uncommon. I could understand if you let him poop...
Betty Said:Part time / long distance from home degree course on Speech Therapy?We Answered:I would not want to take my child to a Speech Therapist who got the degree online. A Speech Therapist needs to work with their subjects to improve their speech and no amount of written training will give you that expertise.Amber Said:Does Speech Therapy help in this situation?We Answered:If you have a significant enough articulation issue - you need a school speech eval and at least you can get services for the rest of the year.Philip Said:Does Connections Academy provide speech Therapy?We Answered:Homeschool legal defense has...
Charlie Said:If I homeschool my son with Speech Delay does he have the right to get therapy, im in FLORIDA?We Answered:I know several homeschoolers in Florida who have gotten speech therapy for their children through the local school district. I've also heard that some school districts are cutting back in the services provided to homeschoolers due to tight budgets. So the only way to know for sure is to contact the school district and ask them.Donna Said:Autism : Pre-K or homeschool?We Answered:It really depends on a LOT. It's not a decision we can help you make because 1)...
Russell Said:how much do speech therapy cost, does it work?We Answered:Therapy Amount, Length, and Cost
The amount of stuttering therapy needed and length of time involved are related to each other and are usually different for each person. The decision about how much therapy is needed and how often it should be scheduled is usually made following a stuttering evaluation.
A thorough evaluation usually ranges from two to four hours and may cost between $300 and $500, depending on your location and the speech pathologist's charges. These charges can vary greatly, so be sure to ask about costs when making the initial...
Felicia Said:How do you get a 3 year old girl to sleep at bedtime?We Answered:I don't understand. Do you put her down at 7 or at 10? I think 7 is way too early. My 3 year old goes to bed between 8:30 and 9:15ish. Usually closer to 9. Sometimes he will even ask to go to bed. I put him down, and tell him to go to sleep.
Supernanny suggests putting your kid to bed, saying goodnight. When they get up the 1st time say 'bedtime sweetheart' and put them...
Donald Said:anyone have any ideas of speech improvement for dysarthria?I have had therapy but seek more?We Answered:I do have a tip that I always used with my dysarthric patients to strengthen the tongue, lips, soft palate, and pharyngeal (throat) muscles.
You need a plastic straw (cheap gym equipment!).
1. Put one end of the straw in your mouth.
2. Cover the other end of the straw with your finger.
3. Suck as hard as you can on the straw.
4. Let go of the finger at the end of the straw as you continue
to suck on the other end.
5. You...
Tina Said:IEP now school wants to hold child back?We Answered:Have your child re-tested and get a second opinion. Make certain she has an IEP in place and a true diagnosis. Scream a lot. Ask a lot of questions. Demand a reevaluation.Make a total pest of yourself. It is unfortunate, but schools will try to do as little as they can get away with. It is early yet; she can still catch up. But you're going to have to be her advocate -- nobody is going to do it for you.Veronica Said:Does anyone's child get SSI benefits due to speech problems?We...
Marcus Said:My brother is autistic and I was wondering if anyone knows any good occupational and speech therapies.?We Answered:try to go to arism web sites they might be able to hook you up with an autism group in your area and they will be able to hook you up with helpVera Said:Will the Illinois Medical Card pay for Catholic School for my son?We Answered:I think you should ask this of the people already helping your child with his speech. If they can not answer it then they should be able to refer you to the right person who can answer...
Linda Said:What can I do to improve my speech?We Answered:you're getting older, that happens. i'm pretty sure the mouth guard isn't interfering with your brain function, which i'm gonna say is the cause of the problems.
try saying "unique new york" 5 times fast everyday.
and also "red leather yellow leather". that might help loosen up the jaw bone.Mattie Said:Can someone give me ways to improve my speech?We Answered:why so against speech therapy they are trained in the causes and so can be most helpful most swiftly I have always found them to be the kindest sorts of people really...
Alvin Said:speech therapy in Hyderabad of India?We Answered:The best place is
http://www.acharyaonline.com/sweekaar.ht…
this might help you
Deccan Hospitals
Deccan Hospitals Corporation Limited, Hyderabad, the second in the Apollo chain of hospitals, is a 350-bed super-specialty hospital, the first of its kind in Hyderabad and the largest healthcare facility in the capital of Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 1988 and provides facilities in wide range of disciplines including tertiary care services.
In addition to similar results in the field of cardiac surgery and renal transplant, the hospital specialises in laproscopic surgery, advanced orthopaedic and trauma surgery. The hospital boasts of state-of-the-art ophthalmology unit, a...
Mario Said:Please help my 6 year old daughter...lots of symptoms, few answers!!!?We Answered:This is just for information - when I was ill - my body suffered from side effects from the medications I was taking - I changed the meds and the side effects would switch to something new. The medical profession knows about these effects - but prescribe the medication anyway with the idea that the results will be more beneficial than not taking the meds.Joanne Said:If my daughter was tongue tied... would we know by now?We Answered:People can be tongue tied in different ways and your doctor might...
Edward Said:my child is 3 years old and has special needs we want to adopt him. Is the process easy?We Answered:i have no idea what you could do but im sorry for your situationRenee Said:I have a six year old daughter who is having trouble concentrating at school, what can I do to help her?We Answered:My son has speech problems, has always been advanced in many things but has an attention problem too, his eyes also are acting weird. He was diagnosed with Sensory Intergration Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder and is working with a councler, physical therapist, psychiatrist...
Lee Said:PLEASE HELP with plans of degree in Psychology/Speech Therapy?We Answered:Speech therapy is a great career choice. There are many settings in which you can work so it's hard to get bored. Depending on where you live, there are options for those with a Bachelors in speech - especially in the schools. I know in FL (and possibly VA) you can work in the schools for a couple years before starting a Master's program. Many states, however, require a Master's to practice as an SLP.
You can get a Master's in speech without a Bachelor's...
Bobbie Said:What kind of job would help prepare you for being a speech pathologist?We Answered:Anything working with kids and preferably special needs kids. They always need classroom aides in most special ed classes and they pay $10 to $20 per hour.
There are a lot of non-profits that work with special needs populations as well. There's probably more work volunteering but it's worth looking into.
SLP's make good money, but it's a lot of schooling. It's basically a Masters program. Hope this helps.Terry Said:What kind of jobs can I get with a BA in speech and hearing sciences?We Answered:I am a speech...
Justin Said:Speech Therapist perceptions?We Answered:I haven't got a clue.
Though I would expect a speech therapist to be able to speak, preferably well. They'd also need to be able to open paths of communication and develop some measure of trust with those they work with. Interpersonal skills would have to be as important as clinical skills.
I can't see how much else would really matter.
I'd guess that the job entails guiding people with speech defects, maybe because of an infirmity of some kind, how to vocalise more clearly. They might work with the hard-of-hearing, or with people who have had strokes, maybe...
Maurice Said:What degrees apply to speech therapy, and didfferent jobs working with kids?We Answered:For speech therapy, you might try Speech Pathology. It is my understanding that in order to work as a Speech Pathologist, you need at least a Master's degree in Speech Pathology. If you only have a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology, you could possibly only be certified to perform hearing tests.
Actually, a speech pathologist often works with children. You could specialize in speech and language development in children. Jobs which allow you to work with children, are endless. You could...
Thomas Said:Anyone have kids with speech delays? What did you do and did it get resolved?We Answered:I'm a mom of four children. My one son had speech delay, he has a dual diagnosis of fragile x and autism.
Therapies and interventions are important. A good therapist will provide you with tips on how to work with your child in the home environment.
This fall, if you are in the US, I recommend that you connect with your school district, asking for an evaluation. He may be eligible for early childhood development programs.
It's important that you have him in programs...
Angel Said:What Associates Degree should I get before entering a Communication Disorders bachelor's program?We Answered:I think that linguistics or special education would be helpful....
Hugh Said:I'm applying for MSc Speech and Language therapy, can anyone help with tips for the interview stage?We Answered:Explain what you think you can contribute to people with impaired language skills.
You will need plenty of enthusiasm in the work, so it is good to display it at the interview.
Any work you may have done in this field, including voluntary work may help you get in.Christy Said:How often do you see your patients as a speech language pathologist?We Answered:Completely depends on the client and the disorder or delay you are remediating and also the setting (private practice, school, hospital). For...
Anne Said:Does a career in speech and language therapy sound like a good profession?We Answered:Really good, I know someone who does it and she loves it. It's also very rewarding.Dianne Said:What sounds like a better, more rewarding career counselling, or speech and language therapy?We Answered:Speech Therapists are in very short supply in the UK. So go for that.Velma Said:English is my second language, will speech therapy work for me?We Answered:Many foreign speakers want to remove their accent. But this isn't always a good idea.
As long as you understand that there is no such thing as a good accent, pronunciation lessons...
Esther Said:What activities can I do with my 4 year old to help him with his expressive language delay?We Answered:Expose him to more opportunities to interact with other children his age. Playgrounds, story time at the public library and mini day camps (if within your budget). Kids often start speaking more to their peers than to adults, so he will get functional language "practice" with these group situations.
Read his favorite books together and draw pictures of his favorite part; he will need to explain what he has drawn.
Bake a batch of cookies and have him...
Pamela Said:I want to start my own art therapy clinic at home (I have one room for this purpose). How do I start?We Answered:Its difficult to start a new practice or program. I started a bereavement program for kids (which used a lot of arts and crafts) and it was hard to get a base of 25 members for the group and camp. Here's what I did:
I sent colorful flyers to schools (directed at the guidance/counseling dept), churches, pediatrician offices, social services agencies, community mental health offices, and private practices. With the flyers, I included a letter that detailed my...
Eileen Said:How to become an Audiologist without Speech Therapy?We Answered:In communicative disorders, audiology and speech pathology only diverge at the graduate level into separate entities; the undergraduate degree is the same for both.
It is necessary for an audiologist to have a basic understanding of speech processes and disorders, as well as aural rehabilitation (which relies heavily on speech therapy techniques).
There is a lot more to audiology than dispensing hearing aids as an HIS.
Check out asha.org for more info....
Howard Said:How to help my step son who needs speech therapy to think for himself?We Answered:Have you had his hearing checked??? Maybe he's just not ready yet. He doesn't necessarily NEED to be reading yet, all children develop at different rates. Just support him and let him blossom at his own pace. If he's asking for what you deem "the simplest stuff" maybe to him it's not the "simplest stuff."Ethel Said:Can i teach myself speech therapy?We Answered:If you could, wouldn't you have done it already?Kim Said:we are told my 5 year old needs speech therapy and has a learning disability.?We...
Herbert Said:How do you get rid of a lisp speech impediment?We Answered:These links may help:
http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/living…
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-a-Lisp
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…
http://askville.amazon.com/rid-lisp/Answ…...
Kenneth Said:Learning sign language?We Answered: o ok let me teach u..... ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.... no u know ur ABC's... keep the change ...
Leo Said:What do you think of this poem: My Little Love ?We Answered:This is an extremely touching poem, and you've personalized it so well. The beginning is the strongest for me, particularly the third and fifth stanzas. "when my hand popped from your cheek" and the phonetic "Is zat ma house?" added those extra touches that really made me experience this that mush more. Poems can also be as long as they need to be, and I don't see any problem with length here. If you did want to tighten this, I...
Cynthia Said:I want to get my masters in speech therapy. I only have a 3.0 and I need a 3.5.?We Answered:Most schools will let you get a masters with only a 3.0. While a 3.5 certainly makes life easier, even really good schools accept people with lower GPAs. Be prepared to tell why you have a 3.0 and what you could have done better to raise that GPA in college. Also, many schools take into account your Junior and Senior years in college or your specific major GPA. As for the GRE, you will still need to do well on...
Arthur Said:Speech therapist or classroom teacher?We Answered:Yes, but you could begin taking some of the necessary prerequisites as an undergraduate, assuming that your current school offers them. If you can do go to graduate school immediately after college, I would suggest doing so. It's harder to go back to school after you have been working than to continue on to graduate school immediately. Sometimes it is hard to complete certain graduate programs on a part-time basis.
Also, jobs in elementary education are not easy to find these days. If you can't find a job, you...
Emily Said:Does my son need speech therapy?We Answered:I am a speech therapist who works with kids that are your son's age. I would definitely recommend an evaluation by a speech and language pathologist. 2 year olds typically have a couple hundred words in their expressive vocabulary so a handful of words is significantly delayed.
The pattern of dropping initial consonants from words is concerning to me because it is a very atypical pattern. Many young kids drop the final sounds of words and it is normal, but it is quite a bit more unusual to drop the...
Dorothy Said:Small therapy debate?We Answered:I would want to put the old man first out of respect for his age and what he's probably lived through in the war, but I'd have to put the teacher first because of the influence a teacher has on a lot of lives.Of course I'd be upset that I didn't put the child first, but hopefully that child would have more time to come in life than the other two.
It's a very difficult one this.
Good luck with your interview....
Clara Said:should I start speech therapy with my son?We Answered:Well, it seems that his receptive language is very good, but that he's having trouble with active language. I too would recommend speech therapy of some sort -- just have him evaluated. While I'm sure there are many people out there who didn't talk until they were three and are just fine, why not have it checked if you can help him communicate better, especially because he seems to want to but can't? Everything I've ever read or heard says that if there is a problem, the earlier you intervene, the...
Shannon Said:A voice for tracheotomy?We Answered:there are programs for the computer that will make it say what you type. this may help hin in the interin until he gets a voice box thing fitted to his throat which will give him back speech but he will not sound the same as he used to. Its all worth it in the end as he is alive to try to sort out his problems. I wish him and you all the best for the future...
Jane Said:Best College??We Answered:Not many colleges in New York offer a Speech Pathology major:
http://www.uscollegesearch.org/speechlan…
The best is of course Columbia...the other good or somewhat decent ones are SUNY College of Arts and Sciences--Geneseo, Syracuse, and SUNY at BuffaloSteve Said:Who started the "Sexism" defense during the 2008 Presidential election? Was it SEXISM or CROOKISM that fail?We Answered:Gotta love the people who say she lost because she was a woman. It's laughable, alot of people just don't like her... for whatever reason.
I wouldn't have went through the effort to vote if she was on the ticket that is for sure.(I had...
Bertha Said:Careers Advice. I graduated with a 2.1 in Bsc (hons) Psychology and having trouble finding a career path.?We Answered:Unfortunately, there are not alot of careers with an undergraduate degree in Psychology unless you go on for a masters degree. And, with less than a 3.0 undergrad GPA, you will have trouble getting into graduate school.
If you choose to try and pursue graduate school, my suggestion is that even though the deadlines have passed for fall, take a graduate course as a "non-matriculated" student. You will still do the work and get a grade. Try to get...
Norman Said:Question for UK parents?We Answered:They will most likely get a referral from the family doctor, which should lead to the NHS paying for therapy or alternatively you can go privately - a simple search on the internet can open up many doors or if you go to a children's centre, ask in a school or nursery or at the doctors surgery or your hospital - midwives may also help - then they should be able to give you some information on several places and professionals to see.
A lot of the time things arent actually picked up with speech therapy...
Lee Said:Does speech therapy cost? please help!?We Answered:all you need to do is go to your doctors, they will refer you if they believe it is a problem.
it will be free - just like it would be if you had a nhs operation, or dental workDon Said:What would you do, get money now or be patient?We Answered:My partner an Administrator of 8 Years got laid off and hasn't been able to find work since within the same criteria.Becky Said:I've had a loan and a grant for my PGCE tuition fees, can I have another one for a diploma in Speech...
Nicole Said:Behavioral Therapy for children with Autism?We Answered:I live in Pennsylvania, and there are many programs here which provide in-home services to autistic children. Some of them do use Speech Therapists with children who are non-verbal. Many of them have Therapeutic Staff Support positions; these are for people with BA/BS degrees who provide support to autistic children in school and at home, coaching them in appropriate behavior and social skills. I would expect that NJ has similar programs, and you might be able to start there and move on to taking courses in Behavioral Therapy. Eventually you would probably want...
Andrea Said:What are the responsibilities of a non-custodial parent regarding education of a child?We Answered:I'm the primary custodial parent of my children. My ex has the login and pin information for the websites to access scores and scheduled events for both of our daughters. I don't typically discuss anything relative to their school work or grades with him unless I notice a pattern or some problem comes up with it at home. I do generally remind him about school events about a week ahead of time... just in case. The website isn't always updated with the...
Nora Said:Are there various degrees of language and/or speech therapy?We Answered:From what you describe, your daughter seems fine. Her articulation problems don't seem at all severe for her age. Many children at this age have similar speech issues but, afterall they are still learning. The fact that she knows all her sounds and is starting to read at age 4, shows she is probably not only Ok, but bright.
I don't think you need to be concerned at all.Christine Said:Where can I get Speech therapy Help?We Answered:God can help you live a better life if you want Him...
Brad Said:What are the chances of getting SSI for a child with a speech disorder?We Answered:That's a hard question....my sister gets SSI for a mental disorder. She has to go for re-evaluation every 6 months...BUT when she's stable on medicine it's going to go away. (right now they haven't found the right combo yet).
I would think that you probably wouldn't get it simply for a speech disorder. Where we live...their rules are very strict...she only gets it because she literally can't hold down a job because her illness makes it hard for her to wake up and stay awake....
Alma Said:what do I need to do to be a special needs primary school teacher?We Answered:The major problem faced is continuing education or normal schooling for special needs each and every student with Mental Retardation and Autism, are not physically and mentally fit for any situation. Most of the cases their mental age are not the normal age. If you are able to enter in to their feelings that is the best quality and that you need to learn....
Clyde Said:How can I help my stepdaughter?We Answered:All I can think of is is going to another lawyer and asking them if it's possible for your situation to maybe transfer custody of the girl to you. If that's not possible, then maybe find another relative of some kind to help monitor the status of her schooling and therapy. Also, it might be possible to find a different school for her, that has the necessary services for her (i.e, schools with anti-bully programs, or schools with a number of counsellors, etc.). Does her mom have a job? If that's the case,...
Nicholas Said:Any medics from Eritrea here? What's this medical proceedure?We Answered:Uvulectomies appear to be fairly common in many parts of Africa. The procedure is believed to combat throat infections and reduce a perceived risk of suffocation.Dan Said:Do kids with special needs have a special sensitivity to dogs?We Answered:I am a pediatric speech therapist and most of my kids would be fine with dogs but a few would have pretty bad allergic reactions. (Funny enough my boss brings her dogs to the office sometimes) I don't think she is saying that kids with autism can't handle dogs, it's just...
Ray Said:Career change Speech Language Pathologist to Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ?We Answered:Well, 23 is not too late to start, not by a long shot. There are people who start nursing careers in their 30s and 40s. But that point about "less education"..... the nurse practioner program is not going to be short. You will need a Master's degree to obtain it, with an RN license prior to entering the Masters program. Plan for another 5 - 6 years total, on top of the education you already have.
Since you are already working as a speech pathologist, I'd...
Kenneth Said:do you have to be really smart to be a physical therapy assistant?We Answered:You need to be someone who is willing to learn. You need to pass A and P and the national exam to pass the license exam in most states.
The PT sets up the treatment plan and the PTA carries it out. I work in pediatrics. My treatment plans often state improve balance, strength, coordination, and stair management skills. That leads the PTAs to be very creative in how to manage that patient. I have learned a lot from the PTA assistance...
Luis Said:What type of therapy is for sensory disorder?? Questions about PDD-NOS diagnosis?We Answered:Personally, I think if this were MY child I would find a different neurologist. The one you have right now is not respecting your knowledge of your child. Most parents of children with special needs know children can have seizures and a "normal" EEG. You should also find a pediatrician who specializes in children with Special Needs. It would be ideal if you can find a Developmental Pediatrician. Find doctors you are willing to treat you as part of your son's "team"....
Amber Said:My partners 2 and half year old son is finding it difficult to learn to talk.?We Answered:My son didn't really talk until he was close to 2 years of age. I never did the denial thing for him as this would just cause anger and frustration over a cup of juice. I don't know if it would work for your case but I actually got my little guy talking by saying words in a funny way so that he would want to repeat me. Then he would be rewarded. For the longest time he flat refused to say Mommy....
Jeff Said:receptive/expressive impairment and pragmatic impairment?We Answered:Hi,
I am a SLD (Specific Learning Disability) teacher for grades 1-2, and I have a lot of experience working with children with these types of communication impairments. With team involvement, early intervention and caring parents, your child should do very well.
Basically, your child will be working on either remediating the effected areas of the brain, or building new connections in the brain in order to overcome the problems. This is why it is so important to intervene early,(as you have) as these problems may manifest themselves in the classroom later on. Some areas...
Joyce Said:How Do You Stay Sane and Calm When...?We Answered:I currently work with STC. Google it and you can get a better understanding of it. But to sum it all down to a few sentences: It is a structured teach class for autistic children (children with sensory issues are considered autistic); we have visual schedules and it is a constant schedule in a day. The teacher I work with have children whom are very similar to yours. She follows the same STC structure and after a few months things calmed down as well as now life is pretty calm...
Delores Said:Ideas to help my sons speach?We Answered:just practice show him the letters and make the proper sound!
i use to use the SH sound as GU i went threw so many things at school! we played games a lot but we mostly just talked and when we said something wrong we were corrected!
Make sure he take's time! When he is old enought to read make him read a small book or artical backwards that gives him time to focus on each word instead of the sentence!~
Good luck~
BTW i'm an on air personality yeah i talk for a living!
:)
Thanks for the...
Allison Said:Should I be worried about my preschoolers speech delay? Preschool teachers please help!?We Answered:One of the best things you can do is to talk with him! Have conversations, and really listen to what he has to say. If he mispronounces something, he may not be able to hear the difference yet between your speech and his own, so help him by modeling the correct speech. But don't say You're saying it wrong. Just say, Oh I see, you mean.... using the correct pronunciation. Also, attending preschool will probably help a great deal because he...
Ellen Said:Can you help advise? ?We Answered:Unfortunately, your situation is common for many Deaf people. And, also unfortunately, there are no simple answers.
Would it be possible to reconnect with the first hearing psychologist you went to? If you had already established rapport with her, it may be easier to continue the therapy sessions.
If not, I would try another hearing therapist. If you know the person with whom you are disclosing your thoughts, whether they be a psychologist or an interpreter (even though both are bound by codes of ethics), you will probably feel uncomfortable and wouldn't truly...
Miriam Said:bilingual toddlers, confusions!!!!?We Answered:The conventional wisdom is that kids who are normal language-learners benefit from simultaneous exposure to more than one language in the home and can readily learn two languages at once.
Kids who have speech/language delay (especially those who have sensory issues) are not "normal language learners" and benefit most from learning only one language at a time. A second language can be introduced once the child has mastered the first language; typically, at age 7 or so.
I must say that the people who evaluated your son and are currently treating him are the ones who know his...
Sean Said:My son has speach problems and needs to see a speech theropisy but im having troubles finding one to see him?We Answered:There's a lot of ways to go about getting a therapist,money wise try getting financial aid or SSI also once you get a speech therapist also get his hearing tested because some kid's (like my son) had water behind his eardrum which affected his hearing.I hope that helpsAlfredo Said:How much money does a speech therapist with their own private practice versus working in a hospital?We Answered:Private practice has its ups and downs.
First, you need to make a...
Stanley Said:What are your thoughts on this??We Answered:Take whatever you can get. Your paying for it. I think its wrong to exclude homeschool kids from any class or services. I don't think you should take an all or none stance. We all take advantage of the opportunities we can get. Besides you are paying for it all ready along with the education of other peoples children....
Elaine Said:Parents of children with PDD-NOS or AUTISM: What kinds of things should I be doing for my 5 year old son?We Answered:If you reside in the US, he should have an IEP in place. Every 3 years it is required for them to be re-evaluated by the school to see if he stills meets the requirements set forth by IDEA, the re-evaluation can be done sooner per parents or teachers request. Once a year they must also review his IEP to see how he is doing with short/long term goals, therpies etc and adjust as needed to suit him,...
Jeffery Said:My school system is horrible. My son needs speech therapy.Should I go with a private speech therapist?We Answered:My son needed speech therapy and received in school, (the school must provide it) but I also had him go to a private speech, occupational therapist and that really helped him more that the school therapist.
Have him attend both.
Good luck, speech therapy makes a big difference.Juan Said:Does a child have to have an IEP and special education services to receive private speech therapy?We Answered:Private? They'll spend for the therapy themselves? The therapy clinic can do an assessment themselves as to what the...
Bill Said:Does anyone that have geographical tongue have speech problems?We Answered:Nope, it shouldn't. Geographical tongue is just a common irregularity on the surface of the tongue. To enunciate words, the whole tongue touches various parts of the mouth so the texture of the tongue's surface wouldn't have anything to do with that. I would make an appointment with a speech pathologist; that's what they do! Good luck.Freddie Said:Am I too old to fix my speech problems?We Answered:No just get a referral prescription from a MD for adult outpatient speech language pathology (SLP)Lois Said:How do I know...
Jennifer Said:Can anyone recommend to me a good speech therapy CD?We Answered:what is the language? english?
see a speech pathologist. they are the best people to recommend the best CDs that you need.Terrance Said:Majoring in speech therapy?We Answered:Um. I just hope you'll work on your English skills a bit, since part of your job may include working on children's recognition of proper sentence structure and formation, as well as word meaning...You're going to be a teacher of sorts, you do realize. Not to offend -- I'm just saying. (I'm all too aware that my own English skills are lacking, moreso...
Patsy Said:how to improve my socially immature child?We Answered:Encouragement and patience are the best ways to help a child become less shy. Encourage your son to be more assertive without being so pushy that he feels uncomfortable start by getting the attention of people for him but letting him ask the questions if he wants to play with the neighbors kids you knock on the door and say "(your son's name)has a question for you" He still has to ask the question but has you as back up and you can always repeat his question if he says it...
Susan Said:help with my little girl?We Answered:Have you tried a counselor? My brother is 18months older than I am and has mild CP. He used to go to speech therapy and physical therapy and got to use special balancing balls and other thing I was not able to use. My mom believed she was giving me enough one on one time but she was wrong. Your son is treated in her eyes as special and she is upset and acting out because of it. Finally my mom caught on to the fact that when jon went to OT and PT,...
Gerald Said:Speech Therapy Question?We Answered:It all depends. Lots of factor could make a difference. If they find out she has a disability. Most of these therapy is also to detect any other difficulty she may be having. My daughter went for a three month session, once a weekElsie Said:I can't say my r sound?? What should I do?We Answered:Speech therapy is fun and you will enjoy it and look forward to it.
In the meantime, try "bunching up" your tongue to make a better /r/ sound. You can bunch up your tongue by forcefully pulling your...
Jonathan Said:Is there a place near portland,OR that has speech therapy for a 13 year old?We Answered:Unfortunately, the schools probably won't accept you for therapy because you don't have multiple speech sound errors. You wouldn't be considered to be "severe enough".
My suggestion is to find a practitoner at asha.org.
Because you are highly motivated and are aware of your difficulty, you won't need many sessions to fix the problem if you embrace what you're taught and give it your all. No speech pathologist has a magic wand; you get out of it precisely what you put into it.Nancy Said:Should my daughter...
Francis Said:What should I major in?We Answered:I'm. glad you're starting to think about what you want to do first rather than just picking a major.
here are some things to think about.
teaching is a great career but brutal to get into. you have to start as a daily sub then get a long term sub position. then doors start to open after hopefully a few years.
try monster. com for salary ideas.
if you're open to a therapy -type job, look into Occupational Therapy. many OTs work with kids. and the pay is great.Beth Said:What should i do, I have my degree...
Joe Said:Can a Special Needs Child attend a Magnet School?We Answered:Sure if the special needs child is a good student. I'm sure the magnet school would be able to accommodate your child's special needs for her therapies considering that it is a public school. If the therapies are only needed to help benefit from the general education, then it's fine. If she also has behavioral issues, then forget it. That school is not for her. She might as well attend the regular school....
Edith Said:I am so very bored at work. I am a speech therapist for a public school and nothing to do. Any suggestions?We Answered:Maybe go pull some of the kids( or work in class group settings) with the children who receive these services. I am sure there is something these children need that you can give to them. I know as a parent of a child with autism, I would be very greatful for you to work more with my child. ST are one of the most important people in my son's life and I am very greatful for you...
Billie Said:Have you had speech therapy in middle school?We Answered:I didn't have speech therapy at a middle school, but I am a middle school speech therapist. We really try to have fun in therapy and make it meaningful.
If you have any concerns, be sure to talk to your speech therapist about them. We really try to make it as useful and fun for the students as we can so if you have suggestions for your speech therapist, it doesn't hurt to voice them.
Best wishes :)Leah Said:i had my 4 year old in school for...
Kelly Said:Does any one know any good Grad Schools for Speech Pathology?We Answered:Go to princetonreview.com - you can find SO much information about grad school here.Isaac Said:Speech Language Pathology Schools in Texas ONLY??We Answered:Go to asha.org, which is the site for the American Speech Language Hearing Association. They have a list of accredited programs nationwide.Sandra Said:I am going to school for speech pathology .... if eventually I wanted to become a surgeon to repair cleft?We Answered:You would need four years of college, four years of medical school, a year of internship and at least 5 years of surgical residency.Eduardo Said:What...
Maria Said:Speech Problem- The |R| Sound?We Answered:you are asking whether you should improve the way you speak or not... actually you already know the answer...
yes, the better you speak the more listeners you'll get... :)
what mayb try is you just say r-r-r-r-r-r-r alone
then hard words slowly... like this
hhhhhhhhhaaaaaarrrrrrdddddd
wwwwwwoooooorrrrrrdddddd
hhhhhheeeeeerrrrrrrr
here
mere
bizarre
the problem with English is that in British English "r" isn't pronounced clearly... sometimes totally absent so in British English hard words will sound as had wods :)...
Tiffany Said:What can I do at home to help my 4yr old that has a speech problem?We Answered:Ask your child's Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist (SLP) from his school to send home a homework sheet or a note about what they worked on together each week. This way, you two are consistent in what techniques/activities/goals you are working on. That will help reinforce what your child is working on and should make it more consistent.
Speech therapy should really be tailored to the individual child so I would definitely recommend getting in close communicatinon with the child's SLP. ...
Lucille Said:Where is a good speech therapy clenic in the Seattle area?We Answered:The nice thing about university clinics is that they're always investigating and researching new and advanced methods.
Sometimes you can participate in research studies at no cost to you (or even get paid for participating!)
Start here....
http://depts.washington.edu/sphsc/clinic_about.htmRose Said:Where is a good speech therapy clenic in the Seattle area?We Answered:Your best bet is to contact the University of Washington's Rehabilitation Medicine department. They should be able to direct you.
(206) 598-4830
(206) 731-3166...
Milton Said:how do i make my voice strong?We Answered:im 17 and people say i look like im 10 that's also weird but off topic! maybe it could be genetics or stress on your vocal chords or larynx or something like that i know a kid who always had a squeaky voice until it changed last year Michael Said:how can i get my 2yr old daughter to talk?We Answered:do not respond to grunts or noises if she wants something ie water..... hungry... ect make her ask for itJustin Said:3 1/2 year old with severe speech delay? Can anyone relate? I'm...
Vivian Said:Look at these facts and please tell me if they are true??We Answered:Ghanouge ! I wrote this !
edit...For the benefit of the aggressive female with all of the attitude below me , I am referring to HPBalla ,televisions were not commercially available until the 50's & even then were very expensive & beyond the reach of most households.
As a kid at that time we used to go to a neighbour's house every Friday night to see 3 programmes.....the news , Mckenzies Raiders & Seventy Seven Sunset Strip !
If you know so much , you'll be able to remember...
Marvin Said:Speech and Language therapy Msc interview?We Answered:They usually ask why you're interested in the course; what you can bring to the course; what you hope to get out of the course and what you know about the latest methods used in speech therapy (so get hold of some journals - maybe the 'Linguist')
Hope this helps....
Sidney Said:Why is psychology and linguistics an important aspect of a speech therapy degree?We Answered:At a guess, I'd imagine that to be a speech therapist you'd need to know how the brain communicates language - so you'd need to know the starting point in the brain of the person (hence psychology), track their attempts at production of speech and try to figure out where along the line of their brain and their physical body is their speech going wrong. And for the psychological element of coaching too, with the linguistic knowledge to understand how to help them put words together...
Leah Said:Speech. Auditory Processing, and Language online activities. Please.?We Answered:Hi. It sounds as though your friend may be suffering from a form of Aspergers syndrome. One of the therapies used with these people is training in English as a foreign language. There are websites that teach ESL, and lots of books to be had in stores. I know it sounds weird, but since she isn't processing English the way the rest of us do, she needs to learn and memorize conversational and linguistic strategies in the same way that ESL students do. Try getting some ESL materials and...
Max Said:courses in east sussex run for adult to learn about speech and language in the uk?We Answered:try the open university you can go to their website just type the open university into your search bar and you should find it through that I can think what it is offhand but they really are fantastic so helpful and everything yoou could wish for. My friend did a speech and language course through them and was so impressed with them. I am currently doing a psychology degree with them and they are AMAZINGLY helpful and so informative the tutors...
Victoria Said:Children's TV Presenters, is informal language good?We Answered:Children should watch these tv programs because they are studied for them.
The problem is that they could learn these terms and how you said they are evolving english.
All languages have changed,are changing and will change, you can't do anything to this.
I don't see anything wrong but tv presenters should be careful in change english, they can't upset english too much.I don't see these programs but i hope these terms are almost like the originals.
Me too but we shoudn't forget what i wrote before.
Certainly children learning these terms can have problems but if...
Naomi Said:How does the study of normal speech & language development influence practice in speech-language-pathology?We Answered:The study of normal speech and language development will influence practice in speech-language pathology by giving an understanding of normal speech patterns so that you can recognize abnormalities when they are expressed.Christopher Said:Will hearing problems affect speech and language development?We Answered:Yes. The first years of life are particularly important for learning speech and language. Even mild hearing losses may cause children to miss much of the speech and language around them and result in critical developmental delays. Parents should make sure that their children receive...
Daniel Said:Which SUNY school has a great Speech-Language Pathology (Communication Disorder) graduate program?We Answered:Have you thought of
SUNY At Plattsburg? It's got a good program and the campus is very nice.
:)Anthony Said:Speech language pathology/communication disorder majors, any input?We Answered:I was in the same boat as you, and eventually became a speech pathologist after changing my major several times.
You won't have a problem with the "technical" (as Monkey put it) part, as you have a bent for biology. Neuropsych is a big part of the job, as is psychology.
The equipment used? Another no-brainer. We use: endoscopes, dental...
Joanne Said:Is a speech-language pathologist a doctor or a specialist? or is it the same thing?We Answered:Many speech pathologists get a doctorate (Ph.D., Psych D., or Ed.D.), but we are not physicians (we are in the group known as "allied health professionals").
The profession is dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Speech pathologists are required to have at least a master's degree and a year-long post-grad fellowship. The same goes for audiologists (hearing science).
See asha.com for more info.Chester Said:Speech and Language Disorders and Mild Mental Retardation.....?We Answered:You should ask your Speech/Language...
Naomi Said:Is language learning software with speech analysis really accurate? Is it worth the money?We Answered:Generally, I would say it's not very accurate. Those kinds of programmes can roughly assess single sounds (eg. /p/ or /e/), but personal accent, connected speech, and regional variances tend to count as 'bad pronunciation' (despite being perfectly normal and common in real speech).
But...
When learning a language with tones, like Mandarin Chinese, a programme like this can really ensure that you are using the correct tones.
So in this case, I would say definitely get it (or something else with speech analysis -...
Jerry Said:Should I become a Speech Language Pathologist?We Answered:I just graduated with my B.A. in communication disorders. This salary sounds low for what we have been told in class (around 45,000 to 50,000) However, I am located in Orlando Florida and the business of SLPs is huge here.
It definitely depends on your location, experience and also which field of this career you decide to go into. Working in elderly homes pulls the biggest salary. Also, having or working in a private practice can make quite a lot. I am working as an SLP-A(assistant, which allows me to do screenings...
Ellen Said:Any Language Speech Pathologists out there?We Answered:My mom is a speech path! She loves her job and has zero regrets. She worked in elementary schools for years (she would work part time for two or three schools at a time). She would help kids with their speech problems - some just didn't talk, some were delayed, some had disabilities, and others just had lisps or other things. She played a lot of 'games' with them that were actually learning tools. Last year, she switched to nursing homes for the elderly, and now she helps people speak that have had...
Heather Said:How do you say Speech-Language Pathology in Spanish?We Answered:"Patología del habla-lenguaje"
Or
"Patología del habla y lenguaje"Eugene Said:Does SUNY Cortland have a good undergrad speech language pathology program?We Answered:Information is below.Velma Said:emergency certification for speech-language pathology and the salary?We Answered:They generally recommened saying that 'salary is negotiable' as to not overbid or underbid.
For general career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and can search 'speech-language pathologists' or such.Lee Said:Why is Speech-Language Pathology a good career?We Answered:I can answer your question but I must tell you I am not a Speech Language Pathologist myself. I have though done tons and I mean tons of research,...
Leah Said:speech and language problem and shy to talk in college class?We Answered:My daugther who was living in Venezuela (Spanish speaking country) all her life, now in the states goes to IEP in her high school & English program in the community college pays by her HS. Even though, we try to keep English language at home when we were living ove there. Her English isn't at the same level that suppose to be if she would have grow up here. You should keep study more English, ask your tutor for English course. If you are in college, it...
Josephine Said:Hi, I am hard of hearing and I want to be speech language therapist.?We Answered:I think you would be able to. Depending on the level of your hearing loss, the only difficulty that you may have is when working with children with sound production errors. You often have to listen carefully to hear sound errors. I don't think you would have difficulty working with individuals that stutter or those with language, swallowing, or cognitive impairments. Talk to some of the university programs and see what they think. When I was in college there was...
Brad Said:any speech and language therapists on here?We Answered:there is every possibility of not getting good speech language therapist who provide information and how to solve them language and speech problem on this plat form.
it is always better to consult a good speech therapist, so that he can evaluate your problems and find out a solution.
normally, it takes more sessions, depending upon the situation. they take the help of ENT specialists also....
Patricia Said:What is a quick, easy, fun food-making activity to do in about 15-20 minutes with a 4 year old?We Answered:There is a channel on Dish Network called BabyFirstTV. The have a program that comes on maybe 10 times a day called BabyDIY. It shows ¥øû how to make child safe crafts using food or whatever. Well one time they made fruit buddies.
They took apples and, using peanut butter as glue, put cheerios for eyes, a cherry for a nose, twizzler or something else stringy for a hair and then a orange, lemon or pineapple...
Jerry Said:Help. I really need to see my GP but I have too much anxiety, and..?We Answered:GP got guideline, they are unable to provide this type of anti depresant,
go polyclinic, get a referal to IMH it cheaper than direct go.Herman Said:how many people out there think that social workers pick on the wrong people?We Answered:Natalie, here's something to learn first. Please learn to use punctuation. I just read that and the words were racing out of you without a pause, learn to use commas and full stops it makes it so much easier for others to read.
Now you don't say...
Antonio Said:What are my chances of getting in a Masters Degree program without the pre-requisites?We Answered:Talk to the departments at the schools you're interested in applying to. My guess is they'll want you to have some academic background if they list a degree as a prerequisite and don't give you any examples of alternative ways you could fulfill the requirement, but maybe if you audit a couple of classes before you enroll, that'll be sufficient....
Matthew Said:Special needs son with no diagnosis. ?We Answered:Same thing happened with my son. I live in CT and he exibited many of the symptoms of autism. I called Birth to Three and they evaluated him and said he qualified for services. He then was referred to the Yale Child Study Center where I was told he was NOT autistic. However, the Birth to Three people increased his therapies (on my assistance) and when he was 3 he began the special needs program at the local Pre-K.
All that to say he did not speak his first...
Kurt Said:Speech and Language Therapy?We Answered:The straight degree is 3-4 years depending on where you go.
A masters would be two years on top of that
The starting salary for a SALT in UK is around £19000 (Band 5 on the NHS) and can go up to in excess of £50,000 for consultants and managers
Good luckMichele Said:I have done one degree already, but im now interested in doing speech and language therapy, but ?We Answered:Speech and language therapy is more varied, in terms of patients you treat. You can assist people in every age group--children, teens, adults, geriatrics. As a...
Samuel Said:speech and language therapy course?We Answered:In Scotland there are only 2 courses, there are more in England. However, it might be hard to get into the ocurse at the moment cos there are virtually no jobs, atleast thats the case up here in scotland! From that perspective, i would advise against doing the course. On the other hand, it is certainly an interesting course to study. I would suggest you try and get some experience shodowing and SLT or even voluntary work with the autistic society or with a deaf or blind charity, or even experience working...
Kristen Said:Speech and language therapy?We Answered:My mother has one.
Talk to the colleges and/or Universities you're interested in attending, ask their guidence department. They should be able to stear you in the right direction.Dawn Said:do you think a speech and language therapy degree is for less academic people?We Answered:NO, NO, and NO.
Speech pathology is highly academic and not for dummies.
One must know the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, hearing and vocal tracts and the brain/brainstem. We must know about degenerative neurologic diseases, traumatic injury to the brain, chest and neck, oral and throat cancer, and swallowing disorders and...
Loretta Said:What major would Sign Language be under?We Answered:Deaf Education, Deaf Studies, or Deaf Communications Studies or at some schools it may be under the umbrella of Special EducationRuben Said:What government help is available for young children with language development problems?We Answered:depends on the age of the child
pre-school children would get speech and language therapist,most likely home visits
school age children will get an SLT at school along with other support learning staff...
Marlene Said:Is there such thing as a "special needs therapist"?We Answered:You are describing exactly the role of a pediatric speech pathologist, many of whom work in hospitals. Others work in private practice.
I didn't want to work in schools, either, so I became a medical speech pathologist. In 20 years of practice, I had one part-time school job working with pre-schoolers. It was fun, actually; pre-schoolers' needs are very different from school-aged kids and the therapy is far less structured.
Check out asha.org for more info.Julian Said:How to end an assessment with a child? 10 points!?We Answered:when my son was assessed for...
Ronald Said:Psychology or Sociology?We Answered:If you are wanting to do Speech and Lang in the future, I'd personally make sure you do Psychology, as there is a lot on child development etc and this can aid you with kids and lang development etc when you are in your chosen career :)George Said:I'm convinced there is something wrong with my son...?We Answered:He could have blood sugar problems. He could have allergies that cause this. Keep a diary. Write down his moods, What he eats, Drinks, etc. every detail. It could be something simple but it must be so stressful for him...
Juanita Said:Bilingual families – your opinion needed.?We Answered:This is really a very sad situation. The poor child should have been in speech therapy regularly for the past few years. The longer speech problems go without therapy, the harder it is to correct them.
While it's great that her mother can understand her, she needs to think about the frustration this causes her daughter when others can't understand.
I'm not sure about what would or wouldn't be offensive to her spanish speaking mother, but then it seems she finds the whole idea of speech therapy offensive.
I think it's great that...
Melinda Said:What's Plymouth like?We Answered:Marjon is near the main hospital at Derriford, there are lots of buses. Not so good driving, access to the city is awful, with bad roads, and masses of traffic lights.
I'm sure you will like Plymouth, it is a vibrant, bustling city, with the best shopping in Devon. There are good eateries, so many that prices are competitive. I have no personal experience of Marjon, but it has a good reputation. The Barbican is the trendy place to be, as well as picturesque. It is near the Hoe, where a lot of Plymouth events happen. I'd...
Margaret Said:Which sounds like a better career plan?We Answered:I'd go with the Speech and Language Therapy program. I have a friend who went into this, and she's paid pretty well. The only Psych person I know is a Jungian analyst, and she doesn't make very good money.Victoria Said:which sounds like a better career plan?We Answered:Go to an average university for 4 years, majoring in speech and language therapy. Possible employers are not that impressed with a degree from an avg. university vs. a top tier one when it comes to speech therapy degrees so no worry there.
Health professionals in...
Florence Said:What developmental delay does my 4 year old have?We Answered:Was he exposed to any kind of violence in his home while growing up?
I know early childhood depression can really make things difficult for a student to learn.
I have seen adults with post traumatic stress disorder curl up in a ball....
Kathryn Said:Double Major in Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy??We Answered:Occupational therapy is a field that I am trying to get into myself. :)
If I were you, I'd look up what each of the master programs entail (and the pre-requisites, too) There are certain classes you need in order to even be admitted to such programs. I can't say I know much about what you need for the Speech Pathology programs, but as far as OT goes, some of the classes needed are: 2 Sciences - Lab based (usually anatomy and physiology is best), psychology classes (abnormal psych, lifespan development, etc.),...
Max Said:Can parents legally refuse services?We Answered:Yes. But the district, not the parents, is charged with looking out for the best interest of the child. So they can take the parents to court and usually can win. However, this is typically only used in very severe cases, not issues like speech....
Willard Said:what would make a person's mental status deteriorate, like from being able to hear, walk and speak. to non?We Answered:A Brain injury. Stroke can cause bleeding in the brain, a blockage of blood flow and cause permanant sensory, neuro, and damage to all parts of the brain and control of the bodies systems. Something happened to her brain, or her spinal cord. Strokes can cause permanant damage, sometimes reversible with rehab, sometimes nonreversible. If she had surgery on her brain, that can cause damage too. I would not feel bad and look back and blame yourself. It will only...
Deanna Said:please edit this ? 10 points?We Answered:I think I caught most things. changes are enclosed in asterisks (*) and my comments are in brackets ([ ])
• In the 1940s, a man named Hans Asperger noticed that a group of very intelligent boys did not behave like other children. After studying them, Asperger *deduced* that they must have a developmental disorder.
The main treatments *are:*
• *therapy*
• Social skills training to help children with social interaction [this is a very awkward sentence. Is there maybe a more formal term for "social skills training"]
• Cognitive behavioral therapy, a type of “talk” therapy that helps children to manage...
Marilyn Said:my friends hate my degree and uni choice?We Answered:Who cares what your "friends" think? This is a degree that you are going to be doing for the next 3 years so you need to be at a university where you will enjoy it and on a course which you will enjoy. What people want to do is different and its not right that your friends are looking down on you, if speech therapy is something that you really want to do (and it does sound interesting) then ignore them and follow your heart. You will find more friends (the...
Jo Said:Would like some opinions on speech and language therapy?We Answered:Hi there, I haven't experience of speech and language therapy, however when I did my psychology degree, the cognitive psychology module contained a lot on language , speech and how the vocal is converted into understanding. so based on that I would say psychology would be your prime course as it is a massive subject when concerned with communication.Guy Said:What kind of Interview questions are asked for postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy?We Answered:I can tell you the questions I was asked at my speech and language therapy interview (10 years...
Florence Said:What undergraduate program to take to go to masters in speech language pathologist?We Answered:Most students come from a social science background - communications, psychology, sociology. Most speech pathology programs do not require a specific undergraduate program.Kathryn Said:How much do Speech-Language Pathology Assistants usually get paid to do screenings?We Answered:Private practices don't typically pay per screening. The SLP-A would be paid hourly, per diem, or get a salary.
Compensation will depend on experience and location.
Salary.com should tell you more. You could also check asha.org and check out the annual salary survey.Dennis Said:What do graduate professors look for to be accepted...
Patrick Said:Occupational Therapy vs Speech Therapy?We Answered:Be sure to shadow each. Visit each professional national website.
asha
aota.
There are jobs for both. Good careers. SLP may be paid slightly more.
Good luckJerry Said:Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy?We Answered:My daughter called me over because I am an OT and she wanted me to answer your question. I have worked as an OT since 1978 and have never had any difficulty finding work. I've worked in skilled nursing facilities (I wouldn't recommend it), acute hospitals (lots of action/fun), rehab, hand therapy, county hospitals, prison wards, pediatrics (my favorite and current...
Juan Said:How much success have you guys had with speech therapy?We Answered:Speech therapy can be VERY helpful for SOME kids. It depends what your child is in speech therapy for. Depending on the issue, sometimes it may take months to see progress. If you aren't seeing progress, ask the therapist to update you on what they have been working on and what progress he/she has observed. If she can't tell you specifically what they have been working towards and what progress has been made, it is time to get a different speech therapist.
Good luck!...
Nora Said:My almost three yr old daughter has an articulation development delay.Can someone suggest measures to improve?We Answered:I feel for you. I am a speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience and mother of 3.
I suspect that articulation delay is not the only issue, but that she may need help with behavior, an possibly socio-emotional issues as well.
It is hard for me to imagine that a speech pathologist would just "give up" without referring you to appropriate intervention.
Some ideas:
1. a re-evaluation at your school district (from 3 to 21 every chidl is eligible for free appropriate...
Leslie Said:If you suddenly became paralyzed, would you want to live or die?We Answered:I had a friend who was shot 13 times in the back by and exgirlfriends new boyfriend and lost use of his entire body form the neck down. Before that he was active, blue collar worker, loved to play sports, and ran every morning. He told me he wanted to die so bad. He said after he became that way he felt he had no purpose in life. What was he good for? He said he cried every night for two years? ...
Beatrice Said:Any doctors who have new techniques in treating speech delay in children? Parent looking -- second opnion?We Answered:I have two 5 year old who is very speech delayed and a three year old also with the same problem. . Have you try to get a speech therapist all my kids have one. It helps out a lot. They also get speech at school.Heidi Said:Tubes in speech delayed children?We Answered:My niece had tubes put in her ears when she was two also because she was not talking one bit and yes the change was incredible! She had to go through...
Kim Said:what can i do to help my son with speech delay issues?We Answered:I recently learned that parents can help their children that have speech delay problems by speaking to the children frequently in a natural voice. That means no baby talk. You can also help them name objects or toys that they like or play with. Reading to your children is also very helpful since you will be using more grammar and words. I found that my son benefited from watching programs like Dora the explorer and Arthur, Sesame Street, etc helped him learned...
Kelly Said:Toddler speech delay?We Answered:I have 3 sons ages 8, 3, and 2, all speech delayed and receiving services. The oldest began speech at 25 months, the next two began it before 18 months. I have worked with a lot of speech therapists over the past 6 years and here is what they say:
At 24 months a child should be saying 50 words and be beginning to put two words together ex. all done.
At 18 months a child qualifies as developmentally delayed for speech if he/she has less than 8 words spoken during the evaluation, this equates...
Richard Said:Can someone explain the process of speech development in children?We Answered:please thry this link it has very specific details ..since you havn't mentioned how old the child is ..
all the best...Nina Said:Speech Development?We Answered:Normal Speech Development: http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/deve…
Delayed Speech Development:
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/emotion…
Psychology explanation:
http://psychologytoday.com/conditions/co…
General Questions/answers:
http://www.cradle2college.com/speech-lan…
[REALLY INTERESTING]
http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/conten…
[with graphics]...
Louis Said:Speech Development in Toddler?We Answered:My son was like that (he is almost 7 years now) and it was a constant battle with "ear infections". Finally, at 3 years of age, we brought him to an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor, and he inserted "ear tubes" into his ears, to ease the pain of ear infections, that caused my son not to hear words at all. We were "baffled" by the whole thing, cause his pediatrician, never mentioned a real "ear check up". Now, he learned all the words very fast, and I am very thankful to his ENT doctor...
Scott Said:I have a speech disorder and Am shy?We Answered:Be who you are. It doesn't matter if you have a speech problem or not, you are who you are. Don't let anyone bring you down! Your true friends will not care that you can't pronounce your r's, and the people that do care about that aren't worth your time.Caroline Said:Does my child just have a speech disorder or is there something really wrong with her?We Answered:You're saying you don't think she has a speech disorder? Everything you explained points directly to speech issues. She's spelling out letters...
Lillie Said:What are some speech inpairments in children?We Answered:If your brother is 2 1/2, it's likely that it could be:
- stuttering/stammering
- a 'speech sound' disorder (also known as a "phonological disorder" or "articulation disorder")
- developmental verbal dyspraxia (although this is quite rare compared to the other two).
(the terms apraxia and dyspraxia are often used interchangably).
Of the speech impairments listed above- Wernicke's aphasia, aphasia and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are all usually seen in adults. Aphasia is usually the result of a stroke/some kind of damage to the brain.
If you want to help him, you could ask the Speech Pathologist to...
Charles Said:How to overcome a speech impediment?We Answered:practice...you could also see a speech therapist.Kelly Said:How to get rid of a speech impediment without speech therapy?We Answered:I am a speech therapist. What impediment are you struggling with? Maybe I can give some practical advice for you/things you can work on at home.Billie Said:what can i do about my speech impediment?We Answered:One uncle told me he did better when he spoke slower, more rhythmically, and with more pauses. If you have had speech therapy, that is great. The Stuttering Foundation's book Self Therapy for the Stutterer is...
Jeanette Said:What is the definition of symbolic play? and how does this relate to language development?We Answered:'symbolic play' is when a child uses one thing to represent something else. So, they might have a block, and pretend it is a phone, something to eat, a toy car, etc...
Language is symbolic.
We use words (which are effectively noises/sounds) to represent something else (a thing, an action, a feeling).
So, children need to experience symbolic play, because it helps them to develop this kind of thinking, and understand that something can represent something else.
Hope this makes sense.
If you need references (if this is...
Raymond Said:I am trying to come up with a cleaver personal email address for a speech pathologist. Any ideas?We Answered:speaktome@xyz.com
palatablespeech@xyz.com
clearlyspeaking@xyz.comFreddie Said:Differences btwn psycholinguistics, cognitive psych, speech-language pathology?We Answered:I think you question boils down to "how can I apply psycholinguistics", and I think hands down the best way to do that is as a speech language pathologist.
Your next question should be, what program in Speech Language Pathology will support both my interest in psycholinguistics and its clinical applications. I will make five suggestions:
University of Illinois
University of Kansas
Temple University
University of Washington
University of Arizona
Good luck and stay in touch
Sincerely
Matt Rispoli
Ph.D., University of...
Lois Said:Speech language pathology/communication sciences and disorders majors or professionals, any input?We Answered:Right up until a few minutes ago, I was talking about the same thing with some friends.
When, however, come into play the contrast between scientific, physically documented, and the value of thought, it is difficult to find a universally accepted answer.
I think your question reflects the characteristics of encouraging a discussion rather than a solution.
Best wishes and success in lifeLeon Said:HELP - Speech or language disorder!?We Answered:when you are writing paragraphs and your opinion changes that happens to me all the time! i hate it but just remember...
Lori Said:Being ADHD, Hearing impairment and speech/language impairent sucks for me?We Answered:I think you should definitely be back on medication. If your doctor is closing his business then you need to find another doctor. I also recommend that you see a counselor in school and seek speech therapy if available. The government also have free therapy services for those with learning disability such as ADHD. Good luck.Glen Said:Does it matter what graduate school you go to for for speech pathology?We Answered:Not really. It al comes down to you. Develop your skills and a portfolio to prove you have those...
Denise Said:SLPs: Is the actual job of being a speech-language pathologist less stressful than graduate school is?We Answered:if you are stressed at work be thankful you are not Jack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSFr01uAP…
merry christmas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N388Jwxao…Christopher Said:What is the difference between an audiologist and a speech language pathologist?We Answered:An audiologist tests and diagnoses hearing deficits.
Aspeech language pathologist works with vary clients to aid in better speech. for example
Children - stuttering, birth defects etc.
Adults - usually post injury, surgery omedical illness eg stroke, bells paulsy etc.
hope this helps.Earl Said:How would you describe the job of a speech-language pathologist? is the pay good?We Answered:My...
Margie Said:average salary of a speech language pathologist?We Answered:According to Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists (I just got it yesterday in the mail) the average salary is $40-60,000. Many places offer sign-on bonuses (ie. $3000) because they need SLPs. For a better idea of your geographical area, go to www.ASHA.org to view their survey.Vernon Said:Speech Language Pathologist- Population & Salary?We Answered:Have you look at .
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Speech-Language PathologistsDarryl Said:What is it like being a speech language pathologist?We Answered:You will find below job descriptions for a speech...
Sergio Said:what is a speech language pathologist assistants salary in atlanta?We Answered:If you are graduating with a degree, why do you want to be an assistant?
What classes are you required to take?
Is it hard?
I'm thinking about majoring in it...Salvador Said:After graduate school for becoming a speech language pathologist, is the clinical year paid?We Answered:The CFY is a paid fellowship. No tuition or fees are paid to anyone, as you will have completed all your academic work and received your degree.
I did my CFY at the Veteran's Administration 25 years ago. In those days, the stipend was only $4000 for...
Lydia Said:I am looking into a career as a Speech-Language Pathologists. How should I go about my HS and University path?We Answered:'
Information is below.Jennifer Said:Is there still Speech Language Pathologists in the Philippines? Do you contacts or info so I can ask help from?We Answered:Try asking at Communicare Therapy Center for Children in BF Homes, Las Piñas.
http://ph.88db.com/Health-and-Medical/Ho…
http://communicaretcc.multiply.com/
Remember that you are seeking a Speech Pathologist. It may seem incredible but simply emailing or calling might not work. Get the address and go there.Beverly Said:Are there any Speech Language Pathologists near the University of Pittsburgh?We Answered:The Stuttering Foundation lists two in Pittsburgh...
Cody Said:Speech Language Pathology a scary job?We Answered:Scary? I've never heard THAT one!
The only time I had any fear was before I took my comprehensive exams and orals. The profession wasn't scary-- at least to me.
SLPs in a medical setting aren't like doctors in the sense of performing surgery or prescribing medications; they work under doctors' orders, which are based on the SLP's recommendations (unless the doctor is an ignorant, pompous ***).
The only thing an SLP may do which places a patient at risk is diagnosing and treating swallowing and voice disorders. If you work in a medical setting (hospital,...
Karen Said:Which one is more rewarding and fun? The career of a Physical Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist?We Answered:I think they are both very rewarding and satisfying careers. I think they both require the same level of intellect; however, PT programs are typically harder to get into. PT programs also require a year of general chemistry AND you'll need to use that knowledge for physiology.
Job availability is a little higher for PTs, however, SLPs are always in demand. If you don't like dealing with vomit, you might have a hard time with many things that...
Jackie Said:Average salary for Speech language pathology assistants in California?We Answered:Avg. Salary for an Assistant: 52k$
20 Salaries registered here:
http://www.whatsalary.com/us/salary/SPEE…
Avg. Salary for "Speech Language Pathologist": 60k$
1,300 Salaries registered here:
http://www.whatsalary.com/us/salary/SPEE…Jeff Said:Best undergraduate school in midwest for speech language pathology or communication sciences and disorders?We Answered:You might start by looking up whether there is a professional or national certifying body (Like the National Registry for EMT's or the AMA) and see if they have recommended or accredited schools.
Alternately, consider where/by whom you might want to be employed and contact people in your ideal profession to ask suggestions of them. Most...
Tonya Said:In-service Ideas for Speech Language Pathology?We Answered:Teachers always appreciate knowing just how the speech pathologist can help them to help their students in the regular classroom; basically, how you can help make their job easier, not harder, when it comes to LD/speech/language impaired children. How does the classroom teacher help with speech and language carryover into daily activities? How does the SLP assist the classroom teacher with literacy training? (educators typically don't even know we are trained in literacy, let alone how helpful we can be)Evelyn Said:Speech & Language delay?We Answered:I also have a son with a speech and...
Caroline Said:what subjects shall i take in year 9 if i wants to be a speech and language therapist?We Answered:I would think to take biology and anatomy and physiology in high school. Perhaps psychology and/or human behavior as well. (Please do consult with your guidance counselor and/or the school(s) that you are interested in attending for speech pathology.) Those are usually courses that need to be taken in college as well as prereq's for the speech language pathology (slp) program. For more career info: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'speech-language pathologist' or such.
US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
It's also...
Charlie Said:What time of requirements are needed by speech therapists working in schools in Texas?We Answered:You need to be liscensed by the State....
Charlie Said:Pre-school child language delay- speech and language therapy?We Answered:I also agree with the above posters. You need to seek professional advice from a therapist, however, I know in some areas it takes a while for this to happen. Until then, I would use non directive strategies of copying his actions and letting him lead the play, labelling words for him and providing a commentary to his play. He needs to hear the words and have an understanding of them before he can use them. He will not have prepositions, size etc, and needs to get verbs before anything else....
Martha Said:I have a lisp. How can I get rid of it?We Answered:I know this will sound silly but try sticking your chin out a little when you pronounce your 's', it brings the teeth together slightly, and rest your tongue on the floor of your mouth don't bring your tongue up, this will enable you to pronounce your letters more appropriately. I have developed a slight lisp, I notice my top teeth overlap my bottom ones as I get older. Maybe your dentist can do something to help.Lillie Said:would clinical psychology be a good route to go?We...
Clyde Said:Will my son's speech ever be normal?We Answered:He sounds like my 3 year old (4 in Oct) who has Apraxia.
Here is a good checklist ofr signs & symptoms: http://www.kidspeech.com/index.php?optio…
Under Apraxia of Speech click on early signs & symptoms.
Keep in mind it doesn't have to be all of these. For instance it says *Lack of a significant consonant repertoire: child may only use / b , m , p , t , d , h
When we first got started with this diagnosis the only 3 he could use were b, m, h & not consistently. For...
Emma Said:English Literature or English Language?We Answered:hi jen
I would go for English literature the main reasons being
1. Its more exciting than English lang
2. It develops analytical skill
3. It is more valued than English lang
4. And it seems better suited to your future career choices
Physical education would also be very good for physiotherapy, you may think its for idiots but it is closely linked to biology, and you learn a lot about muscles and bonesLauren Said:What are jobs that work with deaf people and use sign language but are not interpreting or teaching ASL?We Answered:Basically, you can use ASL and work...
Ronnie Said:Applying to Harvard. Do I have a chance?We Answered:You've got a shot, but probably not a great one (no one really does). Especially if your condition is going to keep you from attending classes or make them give you special sanctions - they don't want to hear that....
Eugene Said:Would put your child in my daycare? Do you think I'm qualified?We Answered:WOW I'm impressed! I would be one just looking at references then. Everything else is covered. A good idea I think would be for all of the things that you are certified in have readily available so the parent can see them for themselves(see the certificates that is). Good luck with your day care services!!Patsy Said:What are some tips to potty-training an Autistic child?We Answered:She needs to have more realistic expectations. I can pretty much guarantee you that a 2 -yr old with autism is nowhere near...
Thelma Said:How can I get work experience that would help me get on to a postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy course?We Answered:I've just graduated from the BSc course (UK) but we also took the classes with the Postgrads, only difference is that they squeeze our 4 years into just 2 years!!!
When it comes to experience, I think it depends which areas you'd be interested in working with but if you want to work with children maybe volunteer in a community clinic, or you can even work as an assistant if you are able to. You can also work/volunteer at a...
Steve Said:What options in career are there, that will be quite similar to occupational therapy or speech and language ?We Answered:-Occupational Therapy Assistant
-Physical Therapy (or Physical Therapist Assistant)
-Recreational Therapy...
Willie Said:Can anyone offer advice on becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist?We Answered:SLP graduate school is no picnic. There are a lot of demands. You need to thoroughly know your neuroanatomy as well as the anatomy and physiology of the ear, head, mouth, larynx, and torso. You will take classes covering acousitics, research methods and design, swallowing disorders, language disorders, neurogenic communication disorders, motor speech disorders, voice, stuttering, and clinical methods. You'll be in a fog the 1st semester, cry the 2nd semester, start catching on the 3rd semester, and love it by the 4th semester. Unfortunately,...
Carrie Said:Speech Pathologist salary, what is it?We Answered:Salaries are variable depending on where you live. In California, hourly rates for nursing homes are generally 35 to 50 dollars an hour (depending on experience). You need to be well experienced with dysphagia, as about 60% to 75% of nursing home-referred patients have swallowing issues.
Hospital salaries run from about $40,000 for new grads ($35,000 for CFY), to $60,000 with 5yrs experience. Of course, the addition of benefits may reduce the salary amount. It is essential that you are able to direct and interpret videofluorographic swallowing studies. Hospitals hire speech pathologists for...
Dave Said:Is being a Speech Pathologist in the school system fun and rewarding?We Answered:I am a PT who works in the schools. The SLPs are great and appear to love what they do.. I live in NY and it is hard to get a job in the schools. They recently had a 6 month long term sub position and had 25 applicants. The person just found out that she will become permanent as someone else is retiring and she now has proved herself. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of jobs for SLPs but...
Patrick Said:I want to become a speech pathologist?We Answered:You need a bachelor's and a master's in Communicative Disorders.Lucy Said:Can SLPA (speech language pathology assistants) work in NY or Florida?We Answered:The places I see them most commonly working is: California, Florida, Seattle, Oregon and Texas. I haven't heard of them working in New York. But there are some other states so you have to check with that states website. But alot of these states also want you to have your bachelor's degree in communications disorders in order to practice so keep that in mind.Carla Said:I am going to return to school...
Jerry Said:Working holiday in Australia: What city? I need to consider a few factors below:?We Answered:Melbourne's cost of living is not HIGH! It is Australia's liveable city with affordable housing, stable economy, jobs galore. Mackay is not booming. Its dead as an f'ing doornail. I would know I live in the Whitsundays NO JOKE! The cost of living is high here and there is an affordable housing shortage. Our economy is very UN-stable e.g its booming one day, dead the next. The mining industry is a major factor in global warming and pollution of the GBR. There is not much...
Dave Said:Speech Pathology College Path to Take?!?!?We Answered:My wife is a SLP and she majored in communication disorders in college. The program prepared students for graduate study in speech pathology.Jennie Said:Is Speech Pathology a field to get into?We Answered:You'll need a graduate degree to be employable so keep that in mind in making your decision. It can be a rewarding field because you're involved in diagnosis and speech therapy to help people hear and speak better. So you could be working with children who have speech and hearing difficulties or with adults who are relearning how to...
Joyce Said:anybody knows schools in manila which offers speech pathology course?We Answered:yahoo searchByron Said:can I make speech pathology a premed course?We Answered:We are armed with language adequate to describe each leaf of the field,
but not to describe human character.
Henry David Thoreau
http://www.herring.org/speech.html
http://www.speech-languagepathologist.or…
Fact Sheets
http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.…
http://www.asha.org/default.htm
Do these help?Bernard Said:Is there any university in the philippines that offers Pathology course?We Answered:Yes it is called the School of Hard Knocks ... where many live within the cemetery grounds year round.
Hey, did you ever notice that Funeral Homes here in the Philippines are open 24 hours and proudly advertise this fact?
it gives me such comfort...
Leona Said:Can I major in Speech Pathology in college & take extra courses (bio...) & still go to Optometry School after?We Answered:I would just get all your optometry pre-reqs done so you can take your OAT score. I'm not sure how difficult the speech pathology curriculum is, but if it is harder than a BA in Biology, then you will be hurting yourself. Admissions typically look at your GPA and OAT score. Also, everything you will be doing in opt school will be optometry related and not regarding speech pathology. If you have great interest in...
Hilda Said:Want to move to Europe...need a job?We Answered:Where are you coming from? If you're not an EU citizen, this is not easy to do and the preference for English limits your choices. The following applies to moving to Europe in general and Italy in particular if you're not an EU citizen.
EU citizens have the right to live and work within the EU, but others need a visa to live and work here legally. You can't just decide to relocate and go. The site for visas here in Italy is: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp . The site has links to the application,...
Lester Said:what major for speech language pathology or audiology?We Answered:Go to a college that offers speech path and/or audiology as a graduate program. At my old school, there was a major called Communication Disorders that prepared students for either of the graduate programs. Since the program is extremely competitve at the graduate level, you might want to consider taking courses that would edge your way into a special education or biology teacher's program or a medical type program. You will need to pay the bills one way or another if you have to wait a year or...
Gwendolyn Said:I have a Dachelors Degree in Speech Pathology, what kind of jobs can I get until I'm able to get my Master's?We Answered:you have plenty of opportunities. check out jobs.com or monster.com.Terrence Said:What kind of jobs are available for a Comm. Sci. & Disorders (Speech Pathology)major w/out a Master's Degree?We Answered:see if you can become a speech languge pathology assistant and that way when you go back to graduate school, you will have experience. That's what I'm doing.Frederick Said:Speech-Language Pathology jobs?We Answered:Why don't you focus on the cognitive issues or AAC- Adaptive or Alternative Communications?
Our rehab facility...
Marilyn Said:Anatomy studies at uni... working with cadaver materials...?We Answered:There's no reason to be "wierded out" by working with human cadavers. Bear in mind that these individuals donated their remains to science so they could give something useful to help society. Be respectful of your "subject" and respect their final wishes by learning from their gift so that you will be able to help others with the knowledge you gain.
Oh, and from personal experience try not to get anatomy lab right before lunch... and, if it does get scheduled that way anyway, don't order a tuna sandwich.... trust me on...
Victoria Said:Where can i find a list of colleges or universities offering speech pathology programs?We Answered:You shouldn't be worried about changing your major just because you feel like it's late in the game. I actually recently graduated with a BS in Speech-Language Pathology and I didn't even take the intro course until the 2nd semester of my 2nd yr. I was able to graduate on time, but I did stay for summer classes after my 3rd yr so I could catch up. So you see, it's definitely possible. Speak to your academic advisor and see if you can talk about...
Cynthia Said:Is speech pathology a good career?We Answered:Speech Pathology is a wonderful field, it has something for everyone. There are a variety of different settings, there is a shortage so you should always have a job, it is rewarding, and the list goes on.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor (2010) , the median annual wages of speech-language pathologists were $62,930 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $50,330 and $79,620. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,240, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $99,220. Median annual wages...
Luis Said:What do I need to do to apply to grad schools for Speech/Language Pathology?We Answered:Start studying for the GREs, you'll need at least a 1200 to get looked at at any decent grad school. For speech/language pathology you'll probably want to try for the top 10 schools in the field because it is a very small field with few opportunities. What matters most is your GPA, it should be at least a 3.5.Lauren Said:Can anyone recommend good grad schools for Speech Pathology?We Answered:asha.org has a list of accredited programs.Harvey Said:Affordable/good quality grad schools for speech pathology?We Answered:That is a...
Edwin Said:Interactive Accent Reduction Software?We Answered:same problem with me.
send me a sample of your voice so I can hear your acent.
what's your email....
Thomas Said:what should i do with my life?We Answered:Pharmacy does sound good... Its a secure career with good flexibility. However, what you can do is go the career center at your school and look into career tests. They should have some available that will help you gauge what your best strengths are and what career would suit you best. There's all the personality tests and also something called strengths quest. Look it up. And if it becomes something you're passionate about, that much better. Remember also that its predicted that someone in our generation and graduation cycle will have somewhere...
Kristina Said:what is the difference between speech therapy and speech pathology?We Answered:Speech therapy treats speech pathologies.
Speech pathology is the study of speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Because they study and treat such disorders, practitioners are called "speech pathologists".Byron Said:Whats the difference between Speech Pathology and Speech Therapy?We Answered:Speech pathology is the science and study of pathologies of speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing. Speech therapy is the practice of correcting/alleviating such disorders. A speech pathologist diagnoses and treats these pathologies.
See more about it at asha.orgCourtney Said:Is it difficult to find work in Speech Pathology/Therapy?We Answered:Go for it~It is...
Alexander Said:list of groups for children with speech development problems in Londonderry/ Derry Northern Ireland?We Answered:I sympathise with you! Sometimes the health professionals are not great at giving info. Speak to your health visitor, she may have info on local groups.
Search for Yahoo Groups for children with similar problems, there may be a group that knows your area and can help. If your child has specifically named problem, search for that on the net, again it may throw up some local contact.
I did a search but it really did not come up with any decent info, so...
Dianne Said:looking for some advice on helping my daughter develop her language skills?We Answered:As much time as you can spend will always help a parent/ child bond. And the more time spent with a mature adult the more a child will learn, but this doesn't specifically refer to speech development. Aside from any other useful advice that you may garner my largest suggestion particularly for a younger child like this would be to avoid at all cost "interpreting" your child's speech. What I mean by that is this. Simply from a quickness of time standpoint parents have...
Crystal Said:Need Opinions! Physician's Assistant or Speech/Lang. Therapist?We Answered:If you want to be a physician assistant (note spelling), then don't worry--you will get a job. There are enough. Be sure you get a masters though--anything less will put you at a disadvantage. As to what you should do--you need to go for the one that you will find the most fulfilling. If your heart isn't into the one you chose, you will not be successful. These are such 2 different careers, only you will be able to decide. But you are correct, the PA program will...
Adrian Said:For someone who's introverted, would an occupational therapist, speech pathologist, or nurse career be best?We Answered:Actually the therapy professions(speech, occupational, physical, respiratory) are very good for someone who is introverted because of the limited contact with a mass amount of people. Nursing is good only if you do something like: dialysis nursing, clinic nursing, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife. Nursing does have areas where there isn't a huge amount of contact with large numbers of people. Also look into respiratory therapist! They are in and out of patients rooms, they also do codes which is something to deal with...
Shane Said:which job pays the most, news journalist, speech and language therapist, special needs teacher, or careers gui?We Answered:Go to http://salary.com Search for the job you're interested in and put in your zip code. It's the most credible source for pay information. However, you'll have to come up with a title more specific than career gui. Do you mean guide? Try career counselor or recruiter
Hope this helps.Leslie Said:A Speech Therapist Career?We Answered:http://www.princetonreview.com/Careers.a…
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos099.htm
http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/C…
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/…Geraldine Said:Under what major would the career of Speech Therapist would fall into?We Answered:Find a school that specifically has a speech...
Willie Said:What course do i need to be a speech therapist ?We Answered:There is a two year post-graduate course for it in the University of Limerick, Ireland.
Don't know about Essex, sorry.Ellen Said:How to become a speech therapist?We Answered:A speech therapist and speech pathologist are just two titles that mean the same thing. I use both depending on the situation.
You will need a master's in speech pathology which includes 400 hours of supervised clinical practica. The program and the pre-requisites will take you around 3 years. After you graduate you would need a license to practice...
Alma Said:I plan to move to Houston, TX on July 2011. Any tips?We Answered:Plan to rent first until you get a feel for the city. Houston traffic can be quite frustrating. Once you find jobs then locate to the best area that's closest to your job. A very nice centrally located area to rent is Memorial in west Houston. Farther out west, the Katy area is wonderful. On the north side, The Woodlands, South side, Sugar Land. Southeast, Clear Lake. Northeast, Kingwood. It all depends where you're going to be working. With...
Luis Said:does anyone know of a good speech therapist for children under 5 years old? in indiana?We Answered:Do you have a birth-3 program? If not your Pediatrician can recommend one, or call your local public schools.Ruth Said:I want to become a speech therapist for children with autism. Whats a good school to study at?We Answered:Being a Speech and Language Pathologist is a really great career choice! There is a definite need for them across the U.S. You can put an emphasis on autistic children (that's a great internship opportunity) but don't limit yourself to this field only. If you are...
Arnold Said:how can a nonsexual felony cause you to lose a teaching job for a Speech therapist.so why cant she teach?We Answered:Most business' won't hire a felon, particularly when kids are involved as part of the business (like schools, county and city, state) And, if she is a licensed speech therapist then the state probably has specific guidelines that say engaging in criminal beahvior is good cause for having your license taken away....
Alex Said:Speech Therapist?We Answered:You have to go to college to become a speech therapist.
Speech-language therapy is the treatment for most children with speech and/or language disorders. A speech disorder refers to a problem with the actual production of sounds, whereas a language disorder refers to a difficulty understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas.
Speech-language therapy involves having a speech-language specialist work with a child on a one-to-one basis, in a small group or directly in a classroom, to overcome difficulties involved with a specific disorder. Speech-language therapy uses a variety of therapeutic strategies, including:
language intervention activities - These...
Amanda Said:become a nurse or speech therapist?We Answered:Nursing is the way to go. There is a lot of nursing jobs that can't be filled. Hospitals are getting trained nurses from overseas because there isn't enough here in the United States. It is said that there will be nursing shortages for many many years to come. This also drives the wages of nurses higher. A real big plus!
I'm not sure about what you've heard about disrespect. I am a heart transplant recipient. Most my followup care is through these nurses. I owe my life to them. They show me that they...
Jessica Said:helppppppp speech therapist or elementary teacher?We Answered:Which Praxis are you taking? I'm surprised that you're doing one now.
I don't know what state you're in, but if you want to be a speech therapist you take the audiology and speech program. You can do it after you get your credential ( it takes about 2 years) or a 4 year program, after which you can work in schools or hospital clinics, etc. If I were you, I'd go to your department head or the career center and get some more information. It sounds like you're doing more than you have...
Joyce Said:speech therapists in singapore?We Answered:Search engines on the Internet, a telephone book, by word of mouth, by a medical referral, or ask on Yahoo Answers.
Here is a web link to a speech therapist in singapore.
http://www.nuh.com.sg/nuh_ent/NUH%20ENT%…
GOOD LUCK!...
Jack Said:Is there a speech therapist who can train me to speak in a more masculine manner?We Answered:generally a good voice or singing teacher will teach you to develop your natural tones.
One of the big keys to developing a charismatic/influential voice, is actually developing dual tones. It is almost like a deeper tone, mixed with a mid range tone. or even a high tone, as along as the deep is in there.
Another tip is to visualize you voice coming from your throat/nose/head. that is probably your current speaking voice. Now take a deep breathe, center yourself, now...
Antonio Said:2 year old speech problems?We Answered:Every state has an early intervention program for kids 0-3 for developmental delays. You do not need a referral. If you can't find it in your states phone book then you can call your pediatrician for the number. The program will evaluate her and determine if she is qualified to receive services.
Here is what comes up under Early Childhood intervention San Antonio, Tx
1(210)532-5128
227 W. Drexel Ave.
San Antonio, Tx
1(210)826-4492
14207 Higgins Rd.
San Antonio, Tx
It takes several weeks to schedule an appointment
The school district is for the preschool, so you have to...
Tommy Said:how can u tell when 3 year old needs speech therapy?We Answered:In my area, we have something called "birth to three". they come out and do an evaluation and, if necessary, provide services. Check with your pediatrician to see what programs are available in your area. Unlike other answerers, I think it is better to get it checked out since with these types of services there can be delays and waiting lists. If they come out and determine that your son is fine for now, you haven't lost anything, but you've gained peace of mind.Jack...
Nora Said:how to solve difficulties in speech for a 4 years old child ?We Answered:my daughter went to speech therapy, as soon as she opened her mouth they noticed she had tongue tie, my gp and health visitor hadn't noticed. so if there is any underlying problem they will pick up on it. give it a go you have nothing to loose, and he is still young.Betty Said:Speech Therapy for 4 year old?We Answered:You can have her evaluated by a speech therapist and see what they say. This is available free through the school district, as they start these services...
Regina Said:Is it possible to see a speech therapist to reduce an American accent?We Answered:Just watch Spanish television focus on how they say things all that....
Debbie Said:What are the responsibilities of a non-custodial parent regarding education of a child?We Answered:Due to the problems of the non-custodial parent I can understand the custodial parent leaving the matter to neutral sources and suggesting that the information come from the school about activities. The ball was bounced to the school with permission by the custodial parent. As long as the other parent knows the sources the matter should be closed. The abuse can be controlled, if it gets too nasty. The father has to learn this is his source to get information. The mother should be free of...
Mitchell Said:Does anyone can check my grammar and grammatical mistakes and can give correct information please?We Answered:This proofreading deserves 100 points!
Can anyone check my grammar and correct my grammatical mistakes please?
I’m doing voluntary work in a special school which is for autistic children in years five and six. That children are at Key Stage 2. Children with autism find it difficult to transfer their learning to different situations and also to learn basic skills.
I believe the National Curriculum is a framework which sets out the subjects taught, the knowledge, skills and understanding required in each subject including standards and...
Jimmy Said:how to diagnose depression in teenagers?We Answered:I am right there with you . 2010 was a rough year for me ,2011 is started out ok but who knows.
I cope by seeing comedy shows, doing hobbies and cutting drastically alcohol consumption.
EXERCISE is great , even though it's so difficult to convince myself to ,it helps me calm my head of random unnecessary rambling thoughts. Exercise also relaxes me so I can have a little more clarity.
I try to be around family and friends when i feel down. Being alone and depressed sucks.
I hope you have a significant other cuz...
Myrtle Said:Would nice some good advice. We will be moving to another State.?We Answered:go to state parks to camp they are around 10 dollars a night for one adult tent up to 6 people,,,,,,free tent if real small kids size,,, they have junior ranger badges the kids can earn if they go to enough free programs and small classes,,,,,,,,,lots of fun,,,,,,,,get bags of jelly belly jelly beans to eat on the way ,,, then one person closes theres eyes while the other person puts in a jelly belly in there mouth while they guess the flavor,,,,,,driver can;t close there eyes......have...
Lillian Said:Any suggestions for a speech therapy session on pronouns?We Answered:Speakingofspeech.com is a great resource!
I have used "The Pronoun Game" and had good success with it. You can find printouts at http://www.speakingofspeech.com/Language…
The "Potato Game" is another one listed there that I haven't used, but it looks really good too.
QUIA is a website that has lots of shared materials for online practice. These are harder for a four-year-old, but maybe you could print and modify.
http://www.quia.com/quiz/460768.html
http://www.quia.com/jg/1153229.html
http://www.quia.com/rr/67646.html
http://www.quia.com/pop/34143.html
Good luck!Larry Said:Speech Therapy for toddlers?We Answered:If he's 2.5 and not using 2+ word combinations then he needs speech. Get a referral from your GP or...
Gene Said:Have selective mutism as an adult?We Answered:I read this good article on it a while back (see below). According to the article, it's harder to treat as the child gets older but still possible as the therapist can wean the person off their fears etc.Cheryl Said:What are some good fund raising events, or strategies? Large or small scale,corporate donations and/or privateWe Answered:I once did a sponsor for children in need and raised £786. what i did was organize a leaf collection {it was leading up to autumn} we collected the leaves in a local park and arranged...
Sharon Said:Are there any careers helping people with everyday/social communication skills?We Answered:Health specialistPedro Said:Will have a bachelors degree in just about anything still open up a bunch of opportunities?We Answered:there is a lot of different organizations out there dedicated to this topic, more than you would think. i know someone who works for Hopelink, a organization dedicated to helping children with abusive parents and thus learning disabilities...this person has only a bachelors in family medicine and she got the job easilly. Just do some research in your area, you are bound to find many opportunities.Vanessa Said:1st grader in...
Jean Said:Stoke symptoms in young adults?We Answered:Don't feel stupid! You should take this seriously & be sure that your Dr. does too. You could be suffering from another stroke called a "mini stroke" that wasn't bad enough to send you to the ER, but is slowly affecting you now. You should always report new or worsening symptoms to your Dr. for the rest of your life. Your meds may need to be adjusted. Take this seriously until symptoms stabilize or stop.
RNMattie Said:my elderly father ,hes over 90,fell twice this past winter and hit his head?We Answered:I...
Oscar Said:Oxygen therapy for stroke patients?We Answered:yes to all but the loss of Speech, the reason has to be ruled out, if it is a permanent brain damage due to hypoxia or ischemia, the chances are near zero, and your patients condition sounds like a left middle cerebral artery episode, take him to home, only palliative care and physiotherapy remains, hope u understood.Kenneth Said:How do I explain a stroke to my 6 year old son?We Answered:Its kinda like an earthquake inside when a little cell breaks. And when it breaks, it begins to get clogged up, like the bathtub or...
Morris Said:Help to come up with a name for an early intervention agency?We Answered:toddler days.....baby love therapy...brighter days..abc therapy..Patsy Said:I just would like to ask information where can ask for help with my two daughters with autism right now.?We Answered:this website might help a little:
http://www.essortment.com/all/teachingau…
best of luckNathan Said:My two year old goes not talk very much. Any suggestions PLEASE?We Answered:my nine year old was always very quiet, he never talked as a baby and would point to things he wanted,we had him checked for all kinds of things but they were negative, by four he would talk to us if...
Erica Said:My employer who hires disabled people called me into his office and told me that I was doing a good job as a?We Answered:yes
... say sorry it was an error of judgement and get a second chanceJeanne Said:Insurance cut off....?We Answered:It sounds like she has exhausted her benefit.
The insurance probably only covers a certain amount of days. Some plans cover 20, or 30. Some are 60. Some have no maximum. Its all written in her benefit plan.
Call BCBS. They'll be able to answer this question better than any of us... We're all just speculating. If she...
Wallace Said:what is the difference between speech aid and speech therapy?We Answered:A speech aid is something (a device, etc.) that helps someone communicate like an electrolarynx (also known as a digital speech aid for a laryngectomee). Speech therapy is the treatment of communication disorders.
Hope this is helpful!Karen Said:Can't understand speech unless we are face to face?We Answered:its not your hearing, it is lost of focus. When you had surgery they probably harmed the focusing part of your brain. There are many focusing practices that will improve your focus,Clifford Said:hi does anyone has a child who uses hearing aids and...
Lillie Said:Speech Therapy.................?We Answered:Learning from children materiel will help all the same.
I had this when young, have no clue if it helped or not? People still say hu.......
Rita Said:Do any moms have a child with Apraxia of speech (CAS)?We Answered:my mother in law was telling me about one of the kids on her side of the family having this, she didnt know the name of it but it is the exact same definition...the words were fine in his head but he couldnt form them and get them out to talk....she said his pediatrician said with therapy he would be fine and be able to talk, it would just take a little while. hopefully he was right, and it turns out the same for your son.Mark Said:Will...
Karen Said:Do Kids Get To Be Kids These Days???We Answered:I have to agree. We're so busy now trying to develop advanced maths skills, early reading, and having babies sign every need to us that we're forgetting about the important parts of childhood: playing, getting dirty, falling over and getting back up, making friends, activity and socialisation.
I also think a lot of people overlook the fact that fast tracking children like this often neglects the fundamental skills. It's like trying to teach them to run before they can walk. In the long run, I believe forcing a child...
Virginia Said:Speech Therapist Help Needed!?We Answered:well im not avilable sorry...
Alfredo Said:How long does it take to remediate Speech articulation problems?We Answered:I guess it would depend on the severity of the disorder and the motivation of the child to change their speech. However, you should notice some change in 3-5 months and hopefully remediation won’t take longer than 1-3 years for just an articulation error.Shelly Said:Speech therapy - animations for articulations?We Answered:The World Atlas of Language Structures Online, Munich: Max Planck Digityal Library, chapter 18. Available online at :
http://wals.info/feature/18
List of phonetic articles A-Z:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pho…Irene Said:speech therapy question for someone to answer?We Answered:What you are describing sounds a lot...
Colleen Said:help with speech therapy?We Answered:I have two friends starting their masters degrees in speech therapy this year.
They both majored in psychology and minored in biology. And they both did honours research in a speech related area. (One friend applied last year without her honours and didn't get in.)
The best idea, though, would be to look at graduate programs you're interested in. You can look at their prerequisites, but you can also look at the research they're currently doing (try to read any publications you can). This will give you an idea of the courses you...
Valerie Said:Speech therapy assessment?We Answered:My District usually uses the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals,which is apparently now in its 4th edition.Karen Said:The daycare says my child has delays according to an assessment they did, now what?We Answered:My son started speech therapy at 2 years old. If you feel that there might be issues, you should speak to his pediatrician and ask for a referral to an Early Intervention program. They can do age appropriate evaluations to see if he has any developmental or speech delays. I wouldn't worry too much about the day care's evaluation if your pediatrician does not...
Ross Said:Looking for feedback from the social worker perspective for this social work scenario:?We Answered:mom wants to stay home. after physio, arrange home nursing care [such service is available?]
daughter is overwhelmed. let her do what she can with mom. at best, call everday to check. if mom is understanding, things will be ok. explain to mom about daughter's quandary.
would mom like to live with other daughters? if so, check with them - burden?
old-aged facility? mom dont want. leave it be. or take her to one and show her living style...
Dave Said:I feel like a complete failure...please help me, I'm a wreck?We Answered:why do u have to feel so bad? college is hard... and u're getting back on track. let the past be the past. u have to stay strong or else nobody can help u. from what u said it doesn't sound that bad. and what about the ex-devil gf thing? u said it urself that even her family said she's a devil. who cares if she can sing. just think positive and don't care about others. u have to love urself, if u don't even like urself who...
Jamie Said:My 4 year-old "autistic" son just had a conversation with his dad...?We Answered:Get an independent evaluation done with your son. He does NOT sound like he has Autism. Someday there will be a medical test for Autism. When that day comes I believe a LOT of people will no longer have Autism.
A major cause of the "epidemic" rise in Autism rates is due to misdiagnosis! Children with VERY mild symptoms are being diagnosed with ASD. It is ridiculous how children with mild social and language delays are being labeled as "mildly autistic"....
Andrew Said:question about my daughter and her school....?We Answered:well if she's in preschool you might want to get her out because she may not have the self control to be in school but if there is no way to get her out or if you don't think that is necessary that you can try to get her out of that habit at home like by telling her to calm down or put her in timeout for 5 minutes or make her go to bed an hour earlier and maybe once she gets out of that habit she will get friends...
Kent Said:Is the job outlook for a Medial Assistant just as good as a Nursing Assistant?We Answered:Do the CNA--its faster & cheaper-especially since this is only temp. The MA will take you 9 months to 1-2 years and cost more to do & the jobs are hard to find & the pay is not a huge amount more.Earl Said:is it a good idea to become a speech therapist right now?We Answered:Physician's Assistant would be your money maker from these choices. All of these are good choices. Anything in the medical field will keep you working even in the worst...
Stacey Said:question for teachers or teaching assistants?We Answered:How old is your junior age child? Why don't you tutor him/her yourself? Is the assistant teaching the whole class or a small reading group that your child attends? If she were my child, I'd visit her class several times while the assistant is teaching and observe how the students perform. Perhaps you can volunteer an hour a week to listen to several children read to you.
Children can still learn from teachers with handicaps. At my school, we had a teacher with a thick foreign accent...
Chris Said:Pope-haters: Don't you really need therapy for your daddy issues, instead of free speech?We Answered:LOL, just LOL....well done, Hawk. Make em have an aneurysm, whatdontya.Juanita Said:My 2 year old has started acting out with his speech therapist?We Answered:I have 3 sons, all who have been through speech therapy at his age.
First I think that your son is past the honeymoon stage and is now asserting himself (like a typical 3 yr old, that is normal some kids hit this phase early)
Next I think he is picking up on a vibe from the therapist.
Suggest switching speech...
Frank Said:I really want to do the masters in speech and language therapy, does this sound like enough experience?We Answered:I would check the requirements for your desired degree in the catalog of the school(s) of your choice.Chris Said:Singing/ voice teacher and lessons?We Answered:Erm, if he doesn't teach the classical style then how is he supposed to teach students the proper techniques? No matter what style a singer wants to do, he/she has to start from a classical foundation. The classical technique is the set of skills that will help you preserve your voice for the longest time, and it's the...
Rose Said:I can't take life anymore, it's just too much to take. Pretty long.?We Answered:You sound like a really talented kid who just has a lot of drama going on right now.
To be honest, a lot of therapists aren't that great. If he went ahead and told your parents everything, then I think it's safe to assume that he sucked pretty bad at his job. I'd suggest finding another therapist to speak with, or maybe even speak with your normal doctor about any depression medication that you can take while you're going through this rough spot in life.
The medication is...
Brett Said:need help getting information on helping a child at home with speech therapy?We Answered:Your question is very broad and difficult to answer without more information. There is a company called LinguiSystems, which is where the speech language pathologists in our area buy many of their materials. A look at their site and catalog might give you some ideas.
I have included other links that may be helpful to you.Steve Said:how can i teach speech therapy at home?We Answered:First of all, has your son be evaluated by a speech pathologist? If not, you have several options (at...
Thelma Said:My voice sounds retarded, literally. What to do?We Answered:Try out for the role of Corky in the sequel to Life Goes On.Marie Said:Research Experiment help!!!?We Answered:I like your project ideas! They are very creative.
I'd go with the second one, because the first one already has a great deal of literature on the subject. If you have access to music therapy journals, or psychology journals through a database of some kind, there are hundreds of articles with positive results confirming the effectiveness of music therapy on stress and anxiety reduction. Additionally, the second project idea has more practical data-collection methods.Kent...
Darrell Said:Speech delay +! What do you think?We Answered:All of the issues yoiu and others have mentioned can not be determined until after the age of maturation to be clinically defined as being a problem
The age of maturation is between 7 - 8 years old when most of the cgnative functions have finally matured and the child will stop growing out of these types of problems.
That said it, may can be identified as potnetially having problems such as Aspergers, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), and ADD / ADHD.
From waht i have read on these issues, APD can be an underlying cause...
Bobby Said:im worried about my 19 month old son?We Answered:The language sounds age appropriate, my son was barely saying anything at 19 months, just mama and dada and a couple of others, then he got really interested in being read to and we spent literally hours every day reading together and his language exploded! He now talks extremely well, but he is with me or in one on one care with his father or another adult 100% of the time, so he has had a lot of focused attention and I think that helps. Oh, and we don't...
Bryan Said:Australian students! I want to study abroad...?We Answered:Hi
Australia is a diverse country with the tropics in the north such the Northern Territory and Queensland down to the cooler climates of Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide, not forgetting Western Australia. (All major population centres)
In terms of land mass the country is slightly less than that of America.
Right now it is winter here so a lot cooler March to July (Autumn-Winter months) August to October (Spring) with summer starting around November to February where temperatures can reach or exceed 40 degrees celcius on a number of days.
If you want information on studying...
Victoria Said:speech therapy?We Answered:Speech therapists are always in demand. There never seem to be enough to go around. Speech therapy is a huge field that covers everything from very young children learning to talk, correcting articulation through senior citizens who have had strokes who are learning to talk again and everything in between (stutter, accent reduction, swallowing). It is a big wide open field the needs more really good trained people. To become a speech therapist you need a bachelors degree and then you go to grad. school for usually about 2 years to get a Masters in speech pathology...
Floyd Said:School for autistic children?We Answered:fight with the school to provide APPROPRIATE service...
appeal to the state board of ed, and FEDERAL (OSEP) i beleive
google PARENTAL RIGHTS IN SPECIAL ED
you can go to mediation, and even hire a lawyer..who will be paid by the school when they lose....
do you know about ABA? OT?
they may be talking about other public schools in the district..or a private special needs school...either way--your home school can send your child to that school at their cost --if the school will accept him..
find other parents--
try www.meetup.com
the federal law is IDEA
google georgia autism
and check with these people
http://www.asaga.com/...
Eric Said:Does anyone know of a self-help website or book dealing with speech disorders?We Answered:Check out the web site for the Stuttering Foundation of America at www.stutteringhelp.org. They have online videos, tips for those who stutter (the tips for talking on the phone can be adapted for speaking in public), and any public library can get free books and DVDs that you can check out. You can go to "check your library" to see if yours has them. You can also buy them for yourself online if you wish. Or, call them at 800-992-9392. I...
Denise Said:Is or was your child speech delayed? Please answer!?We Answered:I'm sure you have heard it from your speech pathologist but it is impossible to say whether she will "catch up" or not. Some kids do and some kids don't. Some you are sure won't catch up then they surprise everyone and start talking in full sentences all of a sudden!
I am a speech pathologist and if I was seeing your child here is what I would look at.... I know your speechie has probably done everything but I'll list it all in the off chance that she may have...
Julie Said:can any one, guide me to get speech therapy book in Tamil (name of book, publication,author,etc)?We Answered:Hi Developes have you tried a Specialist Book Sellers calledBarns and Nobel
www.barnesandnoble.com
Try this shop well its more a Wherehouse im sure they can help you, explain everything to them, they will help you I Guarntee itSarah Said:Speech Therapy - 15 Months Old- Could anyone give advice?We Answered:I would have him evaluated now. Evaluations take time, and many therapists have wait lists, so the sooner you start the process the better. And the earlier he starts therapy, the better off...
Kyle Said:Can you give me an idea on how to display my students' work on a bulletin board?We Answered:Students work cannot be only displayed on a bulletin board, you can also clip it on a folder or put it hard colored paper then display it to place visible to every one. I also suggest that you can have a one day exhibit of your student works....
Brad Said:Speech-Language Pathologists...read question please!?We Answered:The general rule of apraxia therapy is to work from gross to fine. You want to start with vowels because they open the vocal tract and are easier to elicit.
Start with the lax, posterior vowel,, then work toward the tense ones. You are right about successive approximation.
Once the vowels are mastered, work on voiceless stops; I always worked from the posterior sounds toward the frontals.
I used the voiceless sounds first, as voicing was just one more thing for the child to try to do all at once.
Use the cards, say by showing a...
Teresa Said:Where could i volunteer to gain experience in a career in speech and language therapy?We Answered:Many elementary schools have experts in this field to help children work through speech and language issues early. I went to one in 2nd grade for a 'lisp'. Go visit a few local elementary schools, take along a 'resume' (for someone your age, just a basic document with your name, contact information, where you go to school, what you're looking to do, and why), and talk to the administrators. I think you have an excellent idea here.
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Example 'resume':
Becky Trecky
becky.trecky@gmail.com
555-555-7676
Education: Currently enrolled...
Jimmie Said:What makes people choose speech pathology over occupational therapy and vice versa?We Answered:For starters, both are great careers that will always be in demand. I am a speech path student, and might be a little biased, but I will try to answers your questions.
An occupational therapist has a broader range of duties and responsibilites than does a speech pathologist. They work to improve gross and fine motor skills, while an SLP works to improve speech and language skills.
I chose a career in speech pathology for several reasons. First, I love working with kids and have...
Janice Said:POLL: Who is this celebrity?We Answered:Noel Gallagher ~...
Lillie Said:I want to improve my speech what can i do is speech therapy good ?We Answered:As a graduate student majoring in Speech Language Pathology, the answer would primary depend on what you are wanting to improve. If you are just wanting to improve the grammar of your speech or syntax...it might not be needed. However, if you notice a problem with your speech, I would definitely recommend that you be assessed by a licensed/accredited SLP....
Leslie Said:how to help my 5 year old daughter?We Answered:'No child left behind' can sometimes mean a school not wanting to put a child in special education classes. They get graded on their schools accomplishments and that does not include children in specialized education. This affects their funding. Order them to do a full evaluation on her and try to get her into special education classes. They have more one on one time with the teacher, more on hand assistance doing their work, and more instruction and time to do their work. There is no shame in it and it...
Jay Said:At what age should a child be discharged from speech Therapy?We Answered:Each child is different it is hard to really state a solid age because there are different circumstances for each child.
Some of the questions to consider before your child is dismissed from therapy could include the following:
~Is he using the compensatory strategies that the therapist has provided independently?
~Has he met/reached his goals and is he independently (no prompting, cues) performing the skills?
~Is his speech and language considered age appropriate?
~If your child is displaying carry over of his skills in multiple settings (i.e. in school, home, etc.)?
A great site...
Monica Said:3-yr-old speech delay?We Answered:If you are concerned the best thing you can do is have an evaluation completed. This will tell you where your son's communication skills are compared to other children his age. It has been shown that children benefit from early intervention, so it is in your best interest to address your concerns now. If you don't have time to go to a clinic you can do speech therapy online through telepractice. It is very similar to traditional speech therapy but is provided over a secure internet site rather than in an office....
Lillie Said:How to stop ******* lisping?We Answered:Its okay dont feel so bad. There are a lot of people out there with the same situation as you are. I feel a little guilty I used to make fun of my brother for his S's. I take it all back. I think what helped him a lot was to practice the S's a lot alone and look at himself infront of the mirror while doing it. He would try to observe his tounge. He sounds quite better than ever.
It is very though but he kept a good sense up, He made himself...
Stacy Said:does this sound like autism?We Answered:I am so sorry that you feel like your concerns are being pushed aside.
Here are some sites/ides to hopefully help you help him.
First, if you live in the States, call your local school district and ask for the phone number for Early Intervention so you can call them and request that he be evaluated by them. This is a free service. If he qualifies, then they will provide him with the therapy he needs. While they may not say he has autism at this age (whether or not he has it,...
Gerald Said:how rare is it to get diagnosed with dandy-walker variant as a teen/adult?We Answered:you are very well informed about some things; that is good!
From my experience, the hemorrhage that you had as a baby would not have *caused* your DWS; it is likely a result of it. Because you have less severe form (as you state) this is likely why you were never diagnosed as a baby?
Once you get your shunt, your headaches and nausea should resolve.
I am concerned that you are now pretty symptomatic and you cannot get in touch with a neurosurgeon.
when is your surgery scheduled? if...
Duane Said:How do I get a good teaching job in a good area in Florida area?We Answered:Sounds like teaching isn't your cup of tea any longer. Time to move on to something different.
Really, how great of an education can the students (the ones that want to learn) get if their teachers are unmotivated to teach? I had great teachers, horrible teachers and many in between. Don't be the horrible teacher to your students, it will make them want to drop out....
Bessie Said:Should I major is speech pathology?We Answered:Speech Therapy is a growing field and takes dedication (and money) to get into. Although you'll need a MA and Cert. you'll be able to get a high paying job relatively quickly after graduation.
IFrank Said:In order to help children with Autism, what degree do I need?We Answered:I believe a degree in child psychology would be the right direction.
School psychologists work with students in early childhood and elementary and secondary schools. They collaborate with teachers, parents, and school personnel to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. School...
Francisco Said:Pls help me to find doing malayalam speech therapy in Annanagar Chennai for my daughter 2 1/2 yrs old?We Answered:Hi,
Please rtry the adresses provided in this link -
http://yellowpages.sulekha.com/chennai/community-social-services/rehabilitation-centers/257.htm...
Eugene Said:should i give him another chance?I've was with my ex for 6 years, we have a son together.?We Answered:your son needs a mother and a father.Jim Said:Is it easy to get a job as a paralegal?We Answered:It can be competitive, particularly in the big cities. In smaller towns, you have a better chance.
You may want to start out as a legal secretary to see if you like the work before getting a degree and finding out you hate legal work (kind of like your speech therapy issue). It'll give you insight into the field to see if...
Jorge Said:Have any of u taken ur child to speech therapy?We Answered:Great job getting your son into speech therapy! The earlier, the better. My son started speech therapy at 2 1/2 yrs old. Your son can stay in the state-run program until his 3rd birthday. When my son turned 3 this past July he then began working with the school district's speech teacher (rather than the state's Early Intervention/Birth-to-3 program). He is still receiving speech services, although he is almost on the appropriate level now. It has helped him SO much.
Hopefully you will get a...
Heidi Said:Research study on Asian/Chinese children who need speech therapy?We Answered:you can conduct these information from New York civil administrative Department....
Samantha Said:why did educators use class time for speech therapy?We Answered:Because in the public school setting, if you want such services to be provided, then speech therapy has to take place during school hours. It cannot take place after school or before school. That is, unless you want to pay for them or find some way to finance them at home after school.
Nobody said special education is all nice. Parents are supposed to be informed during the sp. ed. meeting that one of the evils of sp. ed. (and speech therapy) is that the kid will have to be pulled...
Floyd Said:3 yrs & 5 months has speaking problems, he speaks few words only,But the speech therapy said he has no problem?We Answered:The fact that your boy is having a delay in speaking is perfectly natural when he is trying to absorb three languages! I think I wouldn't have spoken until I was 10 if I'd had to try to do that!
Children speak.
Unless they are developmentally disabled or severely autistic, children speak. But it feels awful to speak and feel like you are speaking "wrong," and trying to parse out English from Chinese from...
Margie Said:Do children with language and learning disabilities qualify for SSI?We Answered:Let's start with your 3 year old. No. At 3 many kids have language delays, and unless he was not talking at all, his delay would not be considered severe enough for SSI. Unless there are ingoing medical issues is is very hard to get SSI for a pre-school child. My son did not really speak until about 5 and in the interim he used ASL. At 27, he still remembers some of what he learned and enjoys using it.
The 5 year old is possible, but unlikely. A little...
Gordon Said:What is the best non medicine treatment for severe depression?We Answered:shock treatment is barbaric - and a huge gamble, and there are huge consequences, even if it does work.
The fact that she has choppy speech - and that she was given lithium implies that there is a more complex etiology going on here.
U of M has some research going on with trans-cranial magnetic resonance, perhaps you could contect them?
I wish I had some answers for you. I have had severe depression myself for several decades that started in my early teens. I found that deciding to...
Marian Said:Speech Therapy rates in Chicago/North Burbs?We Answered:In the Michigan area, Speech Therapy in a private setting ranges anywhere from $80-300/hr. It seems that hospital programs are often quite expensive, followed by clinic settings, and private therapists seem to charge the least. Personally, I charge $150 for evaluation and $80/hr for therapy sessions.
If you would like to find out rates for other clinicians in your area, I recommend using the ASHA Proserv to find other SLPs: http://asha.org/proserv/
You can type in your town and they will give you the contact info for many types of settings in your area.
Seeking an SLP...
Glenn Said:What colleges are good for majoring in speech therapy?We Answered:UNC, USC, and Auburn all have good programs. ASHA also has a listing of all the programs in the US.
http://hes.asha.org:8080/EdFind/Masters/MastersSearchResults.aspxKeith Said:speech therapy in america?We Answered:Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) are in great need across the U.S. There are many American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) accredited colleges/universities here to choose from. This is a Master degree level entry to become accredited and work as an SLP.
The best source which lists all the accredited schools is www.asha.org. This will tell you all you need to know about Speech Pathology...
Jamie Said:Speech Therapy and Insurance Coverage?We Answered:Each insurance policy is different, unfortunately only your insurance company can tell you what is covered on your specific policy. If you have the insurance through your employer try asking the human resources department to look into it for you, they usually have a specific contact for the policy and can probably get better answers.
On another note though, I would look around for a different speech therapist - my son was evaluated at the end of last year and the fee for the initial consultation was only $160. His therapy sessions are...
Mark Said:Could my almost 5 year old son have dyslexia?We Answered:he's too young to suspect dyslexia---reversals are very common at this age--you really can't suspect it until well into 1st grade---it used to be common to notice it in 2nd grade--but kids are reading earlier--and some just aren't ready....Carolyn Said:Which of these questions (below) do you like best (a)?We Answered:you have too much time on your handsCarol Said:Extremely need help with brother!?We Answered:just sounds like a spoiled little brat that needs some discipline...
Mathew Said:Speech Therapy Computer based?We Answered:Computer programs are great but you need a trained ear to properly correct speech problems. By law school districts are required to provide this service if your child needs it....
Leonard Said:Autism treatment expenses - tax deductible?We Answered:Yes, all of that can be deducted as medical expenses, if the expenses are related to your child's disability. For example, if he attends special classes designed to address his need, those are deductible as medical expenses. Don't forget to record mileage to all of these activities as well.
Medical expenses are deductible for taxpayers who itemize and whose medical expenses are greater than 7.5% of the adjusted gross income.Victor Said:What is the teacher's responsibility in the classroom?We Answered:Just so you know where this comes from I am a principal....
Angela Said:Who’s insight would you listen to more: Pediatrician or Daycare?We Answered:daycare. I don't care where information comes from concerning my kids, if its another kid who says why can't he talk I listen, if its a parent with a speech delayed kid I listen, if its the janitor at school who says he can't understand my child I listen. I don't give a hoot about somebody's credentials, I indivually weigh the information and take matters from there. I have disagreed with top specialists, and agreed with a babysitter at times.
Anyone having concern about my child's development,...
Megan Said:speech therapy helped you?We Answered:I had speech therapy in school years ago. for my s's. they sounded like sh, but a studder...im not sure. it did help me...
Henry Said:how much does speech therapy cost?We Answered:Therapy Amount, Length, and Cost
The amount of stuttering therapy needed and length of time involved are related to each other and are usually different for each person. The decision about how much therapy is needed and how often it should be scheduled is usually made following a stuttering evaluation.
A thorough evaluation usually ranges from two to four hours and may cost between $300 and $500, depending on your location and the speech pathologist's charges. These charges can vary greatly, so be sure to ask about costs when making the initial call to the...
Vincent Said:which course route should i take ? (for speech and language therapy)?We Answered:You'll need the speech and language degree or communicative disorders undergrad and masters to be licensed. Check out the professional association for the best detail.Erika Said:help me choose more course ideas for uni?We Answered:The 3 you chose are all dirctly linked to English and then you mention something completely unrelated like radiogaphy and optometry! Which subject do you prefer? English or something more scientifically based, decide this and then decide from there, there are plenty of radiography and medical based degrees you could go on depending...
Lillie Said:Career Advice 40 Year Old 'Fresh Start'?We Answered:Hello.
I commend you on your service, and also on your pursuit of studies!
I'm 41, and recently laid-off, and it is a little trying to find something new these days.
Are you able to utilize a G.I. Bill for financial aid for University? If so, you can take courses relating to the therapy along with your general studies.
I'm in the US, so forgive my ignorance of your military programs, and University studies.
I put a couple of websites below that may help you find some assistance or direction for your goals.
Best to you!
Cheers...
Margaret Said:where can i find speech and language therapy courses in the north east?We Answered:http://www.ucas.com/Erika Said:are speech pathology and physical therapy both quota courses in UP Manila?We Answered:physical therapy is not a quota course. i'm not so sure about speech pathologyJohnny Said:Undergraduate courses for becoming a Speech Therapist?We Answered:As well as the 8 uni's listed under Speech Therapy, the following options will lead to a career in Speech Therapy.
UCL - Speech Sciences.
University of Wales - Speech & Language Therapy.
City University - Speech & Language Therapy.
De Montfort Uni - Human Communications - Speech & Language Therapy.
Leeds Metropolitan - Clinical Language...
Jimmy Said:Developmental Pediatrician for toddler with austism in Dallas, Texas?We Answered:Call Children's Hospital or Southwestern Medical Center. They should have information on their website about how to get a referral to the right specialist. Good luck!...
Toni Said:Is this a good report for an 8th grade science reasearch project??We Answered:It's not bad. Schizophrenia is a hard topic to cover, because in many ways it is an example of how pschiatric classifications are not always precise.
I doubt that schizophrenic patients take up 25% of all hospital beds. Schizophrenia does have a cause, but it is not a precisely defined condition. Under current definitions, it could be the intersection of multiple conditions. I'd avoid calling schizophrenic patients "schizos".Caroline Said:I have a problem with emotions and basically myself. I need an answer.?We Answered:Interesting set of characteristics there. I can...
Francisco Said:english, psychology or speech therapy degree?We Answered:English and Psych require a PhD to get a job in those fields. Speech Therapy will lead to a job sooner.Allan Said:Speech Therapy Degree -in San Diego?We Answered:Hey, I've just got my Master's in Speech Therapy! If you are interested in a particular school I suggest going to ASHA's website. ASHA is the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association and provide accreditation to schools offering the major. It is VERY important a school has accrediation from ASHA as that is the only legal way to practice therapy. ASHA's website is...
Andre Said:What job can I get with a Bachelor's in Rehabilition Services at CSULA?We Answered:A bachelor's in anything in the rehab field (except assistants, but they are specialists, too) will get you nowhere. You can't even work as a rehab supervisor or director with that degree.
I suggest CSUN for PT or SLP (their programs in both are excellent). I think OT is private school only (USC, Loma Linda) in SoCal....
Dawn Said:is it true that the more degrees you do the more money you will be paid?We Answered:Not necessarily - if the degrees build on each other and lead to a concrete and realizable goal, more likely so. If it's just a grab bag of unassociated credentials, no. And the reason some professors (e.g., business, IT) get paid more is to keep talent from jumping to the private sector, where they may be able to make more with the same degree qualifications....
Leon Said:Medication for stuttering?We Answered:Read this page http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Default.as… on The Stuttering Foundation's web site. Also, there is a trial going on right now using Pagoclone. Here is a page about it http://www.stutteringhelp.org/default.as…...
Casey Said:Any good reasonably priced anti stuttering devices?We Answered:Since I come from a family of stutterers, I have kept up with any information I can get on stuttering over the years. Those people who I have talked with and read web posts from have said that the devices often work at first but lose their effect over time. They are useless in any situation other than when you are the only one speaking as they play back every sound in the room/area even a siren or loud car going by. Most have said they wasted their money...
Erik Said:Help! Down's Syndrome child?We Answered:He clearly needs professional help beyond your abilities that he's not getting. He should be getting much better help in school. I appreciate that you want to help him and you should, but part of his help clearly is needed from the schools. You can certainly consult his teachers and therapists at school for help, it's part of your job. Maybe you can get his mom to push them for more. He may need a psych evaluation because he might have another issue beyond Down syndrome.
He also may have hearing problems. Most people with DS...
Charlene Said:My 3 year old son..............?We Answered:My son went through a similar thing at three. I put my mom through it when I was 1 1/2 for adenoids; repeatedly from ages 2-6 for tubes; and 7 for the tonsils.
My mom says she wishes she would have just gotten the tonsils done when I was 1 1/2 and they were doing the adenoids. I had constant ear infections and even have some hearing loss from it. She was so afraid of the surgeries that she would put everything off until the situation was out of hand and there...
Virginia Said:don't you think these entrance points are abit mad?We Answered:Yeah it is pretty mad but universities are increasing their entrance points more now because more people are going to university and so place are being taken quicker and so the people with better grades are getting them first and so the requirements for the course increase. Also, in Dublin, most secondary school say it is compulsory to do 4/5 A levels, one in Irish or that's what it used to be so that would explain why there was such a demand for Trinity Dublin....
Gertrude Said:Need advice on how to help my 34 month old talk better?We Answered:I had a daughter with a horrible lisp and I remedied it at home by doing the following. I got the Leap Frog Fridge Phonics toy. It sticks to your fridge, teaches your child how to say the letter and the letter sounds by using a fun song. I got her Leap Frogs Letter Factory( avaialbe at Target) it reinforces the toy. I stoped allowing her to watch programs where incorrect language or baby talk was used ( Elmo, Barney, and The Wonder Pets are the worst)...
Ellen Said:i have 2 year old twins and need some help?We Answered:Baby Einstein or they can just watch cartoons on pbsor your local channel they are very fun and educational....
Wanda Said:Early Intervention programs? What to ask? what is the best for the child?We Answered:Never goto any therapist so early, any child takes long time to speak will speak perfectly. Wait for some more time. But mean while parental concentration and training is necessary for the child. I have a son of the same age, he too speaks a couple of words. so don't worry....
Carla Said:I am a career changer interested in education and speech pathology.?We Answered:Great response from the person above, I can reply as a school-based speech therapist if you're interested in going that route....
1. caring, energetic, organized, flexible
Schools are great if you prefer working with kids and other caring adults. Populations can vary greatly depending on specific special needs classrooms in each school. But the diversity also keeps things interesting. Common issues include articulation, receptive/expressive language, voice, fluency, and pragmatics. Drawbacks include: caseloads are typically high, lots of paperwork, sometimes parents can be nasty.
As mentioned above,...
Sherri Said:If my sister from the US moves to the UK, will her she and her Autistic son get health coverage/services?We Answered:I read that you cannot receive helath benefits unless you declare residency and work towards getting UK status. or, if your employer will pay for your private health care benefits. Also, beware of moving there with an Autistic son: He may not get services there either, ebcasue he is not a resident of the UK. Unless you marry someone there who is British and has the health care already set up for both of you.Kurt...
Tracy Said:Should a chilld with autism and server sensory problems see a ocupational theropist?We Answered:I am in the USA,and my son sees both a speech therapist and an occupational therapist through our public school system.He has mild autism and is now age 10.The OT people have helped him tremendously in how to better react to various stimuli and to stay calmer while doing so.
Best wishes...Ryan Said:10 year old boy? Losing an eye from cancer. Help in school?We Answered:If his other eye has normal sight, then he will not need any special help. If his vision is not normal, only...
Ana Said:Can we legally ask the elementary school to stop with evaluations of my 6 yr old...since....?We Answered:To answer your question...Yes you can revoke the permission slip at any time.
Why would you want stop it ?Speech therapy has nothing to do with her being a smart child or not.It's to help her learn how to speak properly.You might not notice the true depth of her problem because she is your child and being around her everyday you understand her better then an outsider could.I wouldn't necessarily count on it working its self out.At 6yrs old I figure she's in either...
Cathy Said:Speech therapy evaluation?We Answered:My son had one at the beginning of the year from his school. They will go through and first ask a lot of questions seeing what they comprehend to make sure they know what words they are trying to get them to say. Then they will go through each of the basic letter sounds and compare his results with other children in his same age range. As far as I can remember there are 5? different basic ones other than the ones like lisp or st-udder which you would have noticed by now. If he has...
Mathew Said:my 3 and a half year old boy is having speech therapy ?We Answered:I'm not saying your husband is wrong, BUT I can tell you that if you discontinue the speech therapy against the therapist's advice if you find he needs more you'll be very lucky to get it any time soon.Lance Said:How do I stop my daughter from sounding like she is talking through her nose?We Answered:Take her to an ear/nose/throat specialist...sounds like she may have an adnoid problem. Until then...don't make a big issue of it...she will become self conscious about itElaine Said:college majors for speech...
Betty Said:Did you ever take your child under 2 years of age to speech therapy?[?We Answered:If you do not see more use of language by two then you will have to have you child's doctor refer you to a speech therapist. I had to take my son to speech therapy and it did wonders for him. What they did was to start by taking words such as bee and only work on the b sound then work on the ee sound then to bring them together to form the word. This was used with all sounds. Like you I thought...
Glenda Said:tongue exercises for speech therapy?We Answered:That ENT should have referred you to a speech pathologist (he/she should know that) for an evaluation. You would have been supplied with plenty of exercises.
Call and ask for a referral.Charles Said:What Kinds of At-Home Speech Therapy Exercises?We Answered:/r/ can be a very tough sound to produce (it's the r in rabbit), even for a kid who doesn't have apraxia. Er (as in father), ar (as in car) and ir (as in fear) are a bit easier.
I found that tricking a kid into saying the sounds worked best for getting them in isolation...
Cory Said:any suggestions for work at home?We Answered:I know a lot about this topic so please forgive the length of this reply. I have a lot of good info for you. I am a mother of two little girls who are actually tugging on my arm as I write this so I will try to be brief. Many people are looking for work from home companies. All the scams definitely create a big problem but also, there is a problem of people misunderstanding the difference between work from home "jobs" and work from home opportunities. ...
Jo Said:My 2 1/2 yd old doesn't talk more a few words?We Answered:My 1 and 1/2 year old is the same way. He is, and always has been, really advanced in his motor skills. The Ped said some children are just late talkers. My husband was a late talker so I'm assuming it's hereditary. I offer him an extra cup of juice if he's willing to cooperate and say a few things. I hate to say it, but the bribe is the only thing I can get him to do it. I know he understands everything I say and CAN...
Pedro Said:Need some Feedback on 4 Year Old with Speech Problems.....?We Answered:If your son has some form of dyspraxia, then PROMPT may be very helpful for him, but I would need more information to be certain. From your description it does sound likely.
What concerns me is your report that you don't know what they're doing in Speech Therapy. You and your Speech Pathologists should be working together on this. Speech Pathologists only see children for about an hour; you see them for the other 23 hours! Very little can be achieved in that hour if home practice is not...
Albert Said:My 2 year old doesn't talk well. Does he need speech therapy again?We Answered:I am a speech therapist with more than 25 years in this field (and a mom of 3 sons). I suspect that when your son had his first trial of therapy he may have been too young, or that his therapists did not quite know what to do. I had NEVER seen a young chld make no progress at all. How long did they try? If he is only 2, his courses of therapy could not have been too long.
I am glad he is learning...
Greg Said:3 year olds speech development?We Answered:By the age of 3, a child should be speaking in 3 word utterances at least and have alot more than 30 words.
However, it isn't really your place to tell her if she doesn't want to get help. I am not sure where you live since you used the word "mum," but maybe there are services available for her if she talked to her pediatrician. In the U.S., you get speech/language therapy through the schools.Dorothy Said:3-year old going to pre-k next week, first time out of my care and I'm having anxiety...help!?We Answered:This...
Joy Said:What are symptoms of autism besides speech delay?We Answered:Lack of eye contact, lack of a 'social smile', walking on toes, lining things up, 'echoing' speech or movements, the acquisition and then loss of language, the use of people as a 'tool' (grabbing your hand and using your hand to point instead of his hand)...those are just a few. It doesn't sound to me like your child has autism.Leslie Said:is there such a thing as speech therapy for adults?We Answered:yes.Joann Said:adult speech and language impairment?We Answered:Of course you can get therapy because of your difficulties, just contact the nearest...
Javier Said:Good way to treat aphasia?We Answered:Since it's more of brain malfunction, I look at it as something that needs to be relearned. As always be pateint and understanding. Here are a few suggestions.
Simplify language by using short, uncomplicated sentences.
Repeat the content words or write down key words to clarify meaning as needed.
Maintain a natural conversational manner appropriate for an adult.
Minimize distractions, such as a blaring radio, whenever possible.
Include the person with aphasia in conversations.
Ask for and value the opinion of the person with aphasia, especially regarding family matters.
Encourage any type of communication, whether...
Elsie Said:Is there full recovery for children with apraxia?We Answered:"Speech-language pathologists use different approaches to treat apraxia of speech, and no single approach has been proven to be the most effective. Therapy is tailored to the individual and is designed to treat other speech or language problems that may occur together with apraxia. Each person responds differently to therapy, and some people will make more progress than others. People with apraxia of speech usually need frequent and intensive one-on-one therapy. Support and encouragement from family members and friends are also important.
In severe cases, people with acquired or developmental apraxia of...
Laura Said:my son is 2 years 2 months he flap his hands when he gets frustrated is that a sign of autism, he is speech ?We Answered:Call your school board and see if they have a 'Step Up Program'
I have my son in speech and they send a speech teacher to his pre school for 30 mins two times a week to help him. They test him at the end of each year (this is his 2nd year) and they pay for everything including Pre-K.
They tested my son for everything you could thing of including Autism. ...
Maria Said:which is the best hotel in India for Autistic children?We Answered:there is so many option, you can check it in this site http://www.traveldealsfinder.com/hotelsWilliam Said:How is the care for autistic children in Phoenix, AZ?We Answered:A don't live in Arizona, but if you ask me, services for child with ASD in this country are a joke.Timothy Said:Are ABA and biomeds really necessary for autistic children?We Answered:I would suggest learning all you can about all the different treatments and there reported effectiveness,then decide for yourself what is right for your child.
Go to
http://www.autism.com
The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in...
Howard Said:If my little cosuins were sent to speech therapy does it mean they're slow?We Answered:not slow, just not talkers...
kids learn what interests them. my son was an early talker, but still quite happy sitting in his own poop at 3 1/2.
if they are generally ok, walking and playing, then there shouldn't be much wrong with them.
twins sometimes have their own "language" that excludes parents.
maybe, with 4 youngsters, mum does not have much time to spend with each of them individually, so she's not talking to them much. kids learn from parents. my mum told me to always...
Seth Said:What did my mom mean when she said" and she stares off into space for a few seconds,then comes outta it?"?We Answered:sounds like you are having small seizures, what is called petit mal seizures and they happen as a result of the increasing pressure on your brain, that is why the doctor said you need a shunt to drain excess fluid from your skull. Sure hope mom follows up and does it, or you could have permanent brain damage.Tiffany Said:why is it that non custodial parents hate paying more in child support when their income increases?We Answered:Wow you...
Ellen Said:therapy for children wirh speech defects who have foxp2 gene?We Answered:www.about.com Or try www.webmd.com
I hope you find the help you need....
Harvey Said:stay at home mom job ideas?We Answered:well..... those ideas are brilliant.i think you have to go forward with it........
if you want an online job i mean the once done thru internet then...... hai... why dont u try it online, i mean online consultant for parents whose children need it....... if you still want to go on with the "typical" online jobs then.....let me 1st warn you.......... there are many home based jobs available on net but the thing is that there are also many spammers among them too. so what u need to do is NEVER PAY...
Sarah Said:Autism Therapies?We Answered:Go to the Autism Society of America. They have information on the following:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Treatment & Education of Autistic and Related Communication of Handicapped Children (TEACCH)
Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS)
Pivotal Response Treatment
Floor Time
Social Stories
Sensory Integration
Facilitated Communication
Complementary Approaches
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
Medications
Vitamins & Minerals
Dietary Interventions (gfcf diet)
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Nathaniel Said:what are the common methods used in speech therapy for children?We Answered:Is your pediatrician worried? There are few different reasons there may be a delay in speech. Speech therapy varies depending on the reason. My niece's speech problem was muscular therefore the therapy was a lot of muscle exercises with her tongue. My daughters speech has something to do with the signal from her brain to her mouth. She adds syllables and such. Her therapy is alot of practice with certain sounds. Your pediatrician is probably the person who can lead...
Eleanor Said:why is my son not eating?We Answered:If you keep giving him what he wants than he will always expect that you wont make him eat "regular" food and give him what he wants. When my son did this me and my husband would cook a meal for him and if he didn't eat it we put it in the refrigerator and heated it back up every time he said he was hungry. At one point he will get hungry enough and decide to eat " regular" food.Terrence Said:Woke up to a bit of a nightmare this morning...?We Answered:Township insurance...
Ross Said:Does a doctor have to say something?We Answered:Is she spiteful? Irresponsible? Like PP said if she is being taken to the Dr. then nothing will happen. Just document everything. Take pics of rashes, etc. If you truly think she is negligent this could possibly build up your case.
My neighbor went through a similar situation. He finally got custody when the baby mama physically attacked him while putting the baby in her car seat! She then tested postive for smoking crack.
Um, yeah, not common, but it is definitely hard to get custody from the mother. Good luck...
Connie Said:NEED HELP WRITING A CAUSE/EFFECT ESSAY!!!?We Answered:Segregate your personal story from the rest of the essay. It's touching, but you want the main body of your essay to be rigorously in the third person. It can still be based on your experience, but it should be stated as fact, in the third person.
If you are not writing your essay from a carefully constructed outline, I suggest you start over. Otherwise it will never come across as organized....
Maria Said:no one really listens? or dosen't listen that well?We Answered:Wow I don't know what to say. I also feel like I'm going a bit insane, but that's just because I have multiple mood and anxiety disorders. As for your question, if anyone listens, I think quite a few people do...I'm not sure what you mean by this I guess. I think you have a very interesting story as well and maybe you could change a lot of lifes with it. I'm a psychology major and also find all of those things very fascinating...I spend the...
Elsie Said:changing peditricians?We Answered:Change doctors!
you must feel good with the doctor.
And remember...you are hiring the doctor. He works for you not the other way around. You pay the doctor for assistance
Fire her...yep you can do that.
If you feel badly....dont. She had hundreds of other people she can "care" for...not yours.Jared Said:Why do we love infants/babies so much?We Answered:Because they're so sweet and innocent and cute.Dave Said:what should i do if people pick on me but they don't understand why i look like this?We Answered:I'm sorry you have a neurological disorder. People that pick on others already...
Jane Said:How do you become a speech therapist?We Answered:You would have to get another degree. Practicing as an SLP requires a Master's in Communication Disorders. With an out of field degree, you would be looking at around an 8 semester program full time where you would do your prerequisite course work, master's course work, and clinical practice in therapy and treatment. It is time consuming but it is a great career. Check out www.asha.org to get information on the career and on universities that offer accredited programs. Some schools offer part time programs that allow...
Lee Said:Lisp??????We Answered:Hi, When I was in school in the 5 &6 grade we had a boy that stuttered. The kids would laugh at him also and one day the teacher told them to stop it. Then she calmly told him to start over and say what he had to say without being in a hurry and think about what he was going to say before he said it. The class waited and he answered the question with out the stuttering. After that we all would wait for him to get out what he was...
Rita Said:What are the chances of my PDD-NOS preschooler eventually joining the mainstream?We Answered:My response to your question is a composite of my own thinking and experience, and research in the field of autism/PDD.
Continuing with effective and intensive intervention programs can make a huge difference in the outcome for your daughter.
The current thinking in the autistic community is that autism is a puzzle to which we do not yet have all the pieces. Our children are also like the pieces of a puzzle which need to be connected together to make a fully integrated,...
Elsie Said:how can i fix me problem with talking?We Answered:Don't be so self conscious and don't be so hard on yourself. Speech therapy is still an option so never rule it out. Believe it or not famous people have had speech problems. Winston Churchill and Thomas Jefferson stuttered. Don't be ashamed to seek out speech therapy, doing so only shows you want to be the best "you" you can be. I wish you the best no matter what you decide.Dolores Said:Speech impediment Help?We Answered:first, try to get rid of the zits and lose a few pounds, people today are very...
Kurt Said:I just wanted to ask for some advice for my problem of stammering ?We Answered:A good therapist will work on both stuttering techniques and attitudes or emotions that are causing you to stutter. The Stuttering Foundation of America has lists of speech therapists who specialize in working with people who stutter. They also have books and DVDs that are helpful.
Try these resources:
www.stutteringhelp.org there are videos online that show speech therapists working with stutterers; watch them and learn some techniques.
http://stutteringselfhelp-stutteringself…
http://stutteringhelp-bud.blogspot.com/
http://notesonstuttering.blogspot.com/
http://www.friendswhostutter.org/
http://www.stuttertalk.com/
Meet others who stutter here
Stuttering Foundation on MySpace http://groups.myspace.com/stutteringfoun…
www.stutteringforum.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stu…
Stuttering...
Julio Said:When soeone refused to eat and lives from a peg tube, how long will they last?We Answered:I work in a nursing home and have had people live 5-10 yrs like that. That is what is so sad, they lay there and cannot taste food, and are always thirsty. If they are refusing because they want to die and that was my family member i would pull it. If they are refusing because their stroke is in control and I was their family member, I'd pull it. I watch people lay for years like that...
Clinton Said:HELP !Speech Therapy?We Answered:Look for a chapter of SEPTA (Special Ed. PTA) which will help you connect with the right organizations, which can in turn point you toward the help you need. Also check with the guidance counselors at school because they sometimes have good connections to specialists.
http://teacherweb.com/NJ/FrostElementary…Casey Said:Speech evaluation for toddler stuttering and blocking?We Answered:Normally when a speech eval does the evaluation they generally just play with the child.. They get them to talk about things that interest them and they take a lot of notes.... They have a huge notebook and they are listening for...
Heidi Said:My toddler has been stuttering for several months?We Answered:Your best source of help for stuttering, especially with a young child is the non-profit Stuttering Foundation of America. Check out www.stutteringhelp.org and you will find tips for parents of ways they can help, if and when a child needs to see a speech therapist who specializes in treating stuttering, a list of referrals to specialists all over the world, online videos, helpful books you can find at your library, and the causes of stuttering.Dora Said:What are ways that you can get your toddler to speak better?We Answered:Did your...
Josephine Said:I need some advice about my almost six-year-old son who seems to have developmental delays?We Answered:Hi there Rebecca.
I have worked as a paediatric occupational therapist in the recent past, and I worked with many children like your son. Your best thing to do would be see your son's paediatrician who may be able to refer on to other appropriate services.
For ways to help him, try breaking tasks down so they are very simple. Things like practicing fastening buttons on a garment on his lap (as this is much easier than when he is wearing the clothes). I worked...
Joyce Said:Anyone ever done speech therapy at home?We Answered:Constant correction is the way we always did it in schools and nurseries. E.G. "I ant all" You would say "Okay then, you want the ball? Here is the ball" You may sound silly for a while but if you keep it up she should begin mimicking you. There are also lots of good books on speech therapy for children and toddlers, just go to your local library and they should have a whole section. Also don't worry too much, honestly at 22months it is fairly common for speech to be hard...
Sheila Said:Why does it happen when I swallow?We Answered:sexy teeth...
Joan Said:Do you think speech therapy would do good for me?We Answered:in some ways yes because for some people it helps but for others it doesn't, but it is worth a try!...
Henry Said:Delayed speech development - when is it too late?We Answered:I do not really have an answer for you, but I can tell you that you are not alone. My son is 2 1/2 years old and he does not say anything more than mom and dad, and he has said these words since being one, but nothing really since. We too have a speech therapist who is also teaching us simple sign language, but my son does not seem to want to use that either. I can tell you that I am tired of hearing everyone tell...
Ethel Said:So how does this work anyway?We Answered:Yahoo Answers is a place where you can get answers to your questions, but I wouldn't call it a forum. Now some don't take answering people's questions as seriously as I do so they may be rude, nasty or just plain jerks when answering your questions. I see a lot of the nasty answers to relationship questions. You just have to expect that some folks see answering your question as a game with extra points for being an a**.Emily Said:More about speech delayed 5 year old.?We Answered:Congratulations on this work...
Wayne Said:Teachers & Doctors can not agree on my son?We Answered:If he doesn't have ADD, then the ADD meds aren't going to do any good. Teachers may well recognize an ADD kid when they see him, but if the diagnosis doesn't match up to the teacher's guess, I'd go with the diagnosis.
I would have him evaluated for learning disabilities. Even if he's not ADD, it sounds like there's something there that needs to be addressed with different learning strategies.
Also, when you write out a post that long, break it into paragraphs. Your post is very hard to...
Lester Said:lotto games help speech therapy lisyening skills - who are the stockists in the UK?We Answered:Hamleys in LondonIan Said:help with speech therapy....?We Answered:Any games at all! My brother has been in speech therapy programs since he was three (he's now 9) and he has improved a lot, but the first several years were very slow. No one could understand him aside from me and my sister and sometimes my father and his problem came from developmental delays. It is very frustrating for your child when no one understands what he is saying, my brother had a lot of emotional/behavioral...
Donald Said:What’s the best way to deal with the ex when kids are involved?We Answered:I think you're doing a wonderful job. Your Stepdaughter is lucky to have you both!
All I can say is, keep doing what you're doing...It is unfortunate, that the Ex isn't cooperating with the needs of the child.
And I realize that things are tight financially. I think you're very smart for going to 2nd hand stores...kids grow so quickly, that often you can find some excellent items, only gently worn...for such a great price!
I agree with your thoughts on voicing certain concerns...and not fighting everything. I say...continue...
Jon Said:I need help with my first major speech: IV Therapy?We Answered:Here would be the performance sort of objectives (I used to teach Hospital Corpsmen):
1. State 2 reasons (indications) for administering IV therapy. (Administer fluids or administer meds -- but there are others)
2. Identify equipment needed to start in intravenous infusion.(sterile gloves, adhesive tape, alcohol swabs, rubber constricting band, bandaids, neosporin ointment, intravenous catheter of appropriate size, IV solution, IV administration set -- the tubing).
2a. Participants will be able to insert the connnecting tubing into the iv bag using aseptic technique.
3. Participants will be able to apply rubber constricting...
Dustin Said:Speech Language Pathologist?We Answered:I think the best way to address your questions is in list format, so here goes:
SLPs are not required to lift patients. I always helped nurses, PTs and OTs with transfers, moving them toward the head of the bed, etc., but I have a strong back. It is certainly not expected of you.
Patients can always be treated at the bedside unless the environment is too distracting. You can always ask the nursing staff (in advance) to get the patient up if you need to see him/her in the therapy room or your office. It is a...
Sarah Said:Is a career in speech therapy (pathology)We Answered:Absolutely! A career in speech therapy allows you plenty of flexibility in the types of work choices you would have and work environments.
Explain to her that it is a field that will always need to be filled. Since we are entering into the time when our large older population is retiring, the need will be there; since we still remain at war with soldiers coming home with various injuries and exposured to different toxins/chemicals causing neurological disorders, there will continue to be a need. I could go on,...
Eileen Said:I'm too shy!! - How do I break my shell?We Answered:I've been much of the same in the past, my dear.
A big help for me was our 6th form assemblies at school. Every five weeks our class had to do one. Nobody ever wants to because it seems like a big fat waste of time. And to a large extent, it is.
The thing is, I did ours every five weeks for years. Not because I found it fun. But because it stops you being scared to death of speaking in front of people.
Your mates are there. It doesn't matter...
Samantha Said:Having a hearing impaired sibling?We Answered:Your infant son will never know any differently in how to communicate with his sister. Teach him some signs. Teach him that he has to look her in the face when he's talking to him.
I've lost my hearing mostly as an adult and my son doesn't know any differently. We use both speech, signs, and lip reading. Your son will be the same with your daughter. She is who she is and that's how it is. With a 9 year age gap between them she'll be...
Guy Said:Is there anything i can do to help my daughters speech before speech therapy?We Answered:My eldest goes to speech therapy and I have found it excellent. On your first "lesson" they will give you a "homework" book, filled with heaps of things to do with her.
We practiced with sounds like, sh, ch, th, etc.
Also saying household things like door, the pointing at it.
Also just talking to her really helps. I sit my twins in their high chairs and tell the everything i am doing when i am cooking.
I am going to see if i can find my book,...
Carol Said:Does my 4 year old son need speech therapy?We Answered:dude
hes four
lay offMiguel Said:pl help me in giving speech therapy to my uncle...its urgent?We Answered:your uncle is affected by Aphasia, due to the clot in the brain.
There are Speech & hearing colleges, where they give free speech therapy, to train students.
If you have any college in your area take him there.
If you want to do it on your own, start from teaching him separate sounds(letters), then go to words, then move to sentences.
But my advise is consult a speech therapist, inform him about your situation that you cannot afford. I...
Jane Said:Need help re: speech therapy? Accommodations?We Answered:You can request an ARD meeting to discuss further accommodations for your daughter. Let the committee know that the current organizational procedure, i.e. homework agenda, isn't effective, and that you would like a more specific accommodation, e.g. "Detailed homework assignments written in daily homework agenda and verified by teacher," written into your daughter's IEP.
There are no hard and fast rules to writing accommodations for a student's IEP. Each district offers a list of general SpEd accommodations to choose from, but there is nothing preventing you from coming up with your own...
Jordan Said:how to get sign a kid up for Pre K?We Answered:Go to your local school board, in particular, the division for "EC" (exceptional child) or something similar. They can point you in the right way. Where I live, the school system handles everything, and all I had to do was fill his application out, and they handle everything else....
Charlene Said:Free or fairly cheap workbooks for speech therapy preschool age?We Answered:I do not think you necessarily need flash cards or any such thing. Talk with him and listen for the sounds he has trouble with. Choose one or two and start with those. Model the correct formation and tell him where he needs to put his tongue, etc. You can not do what a therapist can do, but you can help some.
Or just relax and enjoy his company, pursue the school option, but remember he is four....
Rafael Said:Parents adopting long story?We Answered:Because she is your cousin and competes with you for your parents time and energy. Tell your parents you are feeling a bit jealous and out of sorts about it and guilty about your feelings. They should understand and reassure you.
And do not Use Real Names on the internet. Delete this question and be more discreet if you are real....
Eva Said:do you have (or did you have) a speech delayed child?We Answered:Let me encourage you, hon. My son Mikeal, who is now 18 and on his way to Berkley University, was once tested for retardation because he did not speak at all and when he did it was hard to understand. Mikeal was in the 3rd grade when I got that note. He was not doing well in school at all. Since he was about 2 I noticed that he was different and not talkative. He was my 3rd son and normally at about 2 they are all over...
Nina Said:Important questions regarding 19 month old?We Answered:I have a schedule for my child..however. it bends when I need it to..as for when I go somewhere..since she is almost 2...the schedule is really not that hard to keep.
She gets up at 8am (give or take) and has breakfast
she plays, we play, then I clean
lunch is at 1pm
She takes a nap sometime after she is finished
dinner is at around 6pm
She goes to bed at 9
with going to bed...I rock my children..I rocked my first daughter to sleep every night until she was 3...after she was 3...I read to her everynight until...
Katherine Said:I'm having trouble starting a speech about sports physical therapy... Any ideas???We Answered:I always found the most interesting way to start a speach is with a captivating example. In your case, maybe put yourself in the mindset of an athlete who has just been injured on the field. You're in pain, you're scared, will you ever play again? What's next?
Then transition into your topic...
You realize that it won't be easy, but with the help of a good therapist, you'll be back in the game.
You'll have to flush out the details, but if you tell it like...
Claude Said:Get my kid to behave at school?We Answered:He sounds spoiled. True, your son has had some challenges but many kids do. He is healed and over it and should be able to focus. It sounds like he has learned that his bad behavior is acceptable just because he is behind. An injury or illness is NOT an excuse to act this way. If he does not learn appropriate behavior, then he is going to go through an even harder time when he gets older.
It sounds to me like you are way too nice to him. HE IS SIX!...
Wesley Said:Is this man a pedophile (serious)?We Answered:Regardless of whether or not this individual is a pedophile, he is (or is highly likely to be) a sexual offender. I am unclear whether or not he has yet to offend against a minor as an adult--but I wouldn't be surprised if he has. But this doesn't matter. He has a strong propensity to offend and I would not permit him to be around any children.
Pedophilia is a sexual orientation and needs to be diagnosed by a psychiatrist. He is definitely confused about his sexual identity and needs treatment for this forthwith....
Hugh Said:where in bangalore can i do.........?We Answered:My be you can ask on talkbangalore.com website where bangaloreans discuss. The link isDonald Said:my son has autistic spectrum disorder.?We Answered:This is the wrong place to look for a program for your son. Call your local school district and ask for the Special Ed department. They will be able to direct you to the right place....
Adrian Said:Parents of children that have been in speech therapy, did you find it beneficial, was it?We Answered:My son was picked up for speech therapy when he was three and a half. He had an articulation delay that left him with an inability to pronounce almost all the hard consonant sounds as well as a few others. Therapy was very beneficial for him. As soon as he realized that the therapist could understand him, he began making more of an effort to talk to others. Prior to speech, he'd only talk to a few select people.
My...
Geraldine Said:12th(sci.) exam over. What to do now?We Answered:u have asked a lot of stuff lets get one by one
u ve studied both maths and bio so u can sit for both medical as well as engineering ent exams
but it seems to me u are not much inclined towards medical so u ve these options:
JEE
AIEEE
COMATK(Bangalore colleges)
and many more but these are best ones
AIEEE is very important. The best institutes for Eng. in India come under its umbrella like all NITs for example also this test tells about ur competency level as best of brains takes up this test. So...
Vicki Said:Should I lie and say I'm a foreigner to excuse my funny voice?We Answered:yes. if that makes you feel more comfortableDarren Said:My Daughter is Deaf. She's 25 years. Suggest the best treatment for she becomes normal. Is't Stem Cell TherapyWe Answered:Your daughter already seems normal as every one else. At 25, it is unrealistic to expect your child to develop normal speech patterns. The window for learning language peeks around 5 or younger. She should have been in speech therapy or something like that a long time ago. As far as hearing, she could get a cochlear implant but...
Fernando Said:* Need Advice on Speech Therapy ! *?We Answered:Your brother needs to be in an intensive speech program. Check if there is a school in your district that has an autistic program. How much speech is your brother receiving per week? I went to a wonderful conference on autism and learned so much. I would be glad to share any info with you. Many children with autism suffer from seizures. Does your brother suffer from seizures? Also have you had him checked for allergies? Many children with autism suffer from allergies and are helped when there diet is changed....
Clyde Said:How many words did your toddlers have by their 2nd birthday?We Answered:When my kids turned two, the doctor told me the average two year old only has a few dozen clear words at best. My eldest had tons more, my yongest two both only had 20 or so at 2 - but by 2 1/2 they had made up for it, lol....
Frederick Said:Would anyone have any information on how to go about getting a speech therapy degree on-line?We Answered:i don't think you can get a degree of speech therapy online...
if you're checking out schools: visit here www.speechpathology.com
http://www.univsource.com/speech.htmDan Said:I need information about problems with bilingual children and speech therapy. please help?We Answered:What exactly do you need to know? I can give you the answers you need if you can be more specific.Annie Said:Management Information Systems or Speech Therapy?We Answered:Unless you have a passion for it. speech pathology isn't the way to go. The work requires 100% of your attention to task...
Bertha Said:Does health insurance cover speech therapy when it is advised by a doctor?We Answered:Insurance only covers speech therapy for children if there is a repaired birth defect or acquired problem (i.e., vocal nodules or traumatic brain injury).
Every state in the US (it's federal law) has an early intervention program, which is free of charge. Speech and language delay has a potential impact on education, so intervention is provided through the schools.
You can ask your child's pediatrician to refer you, or you can request (in writing) a speech/language evaluation at your neighborhood elementary school....
Oscar Said:I think I have a major brain problem / severe memory loss?We Answered:it sounds like you need a really good comprehensive evaluation done that includes hormones, food allergies,etc.......the best two places i know of are below........try to get to one of them.........
You need to know what is going on with you first............Carolyn Said:At what point in you're life did you "know" what you wanted to do for a living?We Answered:i figured what i was born to do wen i was in grade 1 i guess..i always wanted to be a dentist n open up my own walk in dental...
Irma Said:3 guys from Ireland in speech therapy.................?We Answered:lol..ok jokeLillie Said:Stutterer in need of serious helpWe Answered:Get help for your stuttering. You can get a degree online while you improve your speech and be an entirely different person once you are looking for a job.
Try these resources:
www.stutteringhelp.org there are videos online that show speech therapists working with stutterers; watch them and learn some techniques.
http://stutteringselfhelp-stutteringself…
http://stutteringhelp-bud.blogspot.com/
http://notesonstuttering.blogspot.com/
Meet others who stutter here http://groups.myspace.com/stutteringfoun…
http://www.stutteringforum.com/forums/
stutteringchat on Yahoo groups
Contact The Stuttering Foundation of America as that is where our family got help. Their book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" worked wonders after...
Cecil Said:Speech Therapy, what are the job prospects?We Answered:oh thats hard to say.Brent Said:How and where do I apply for a job while having a speech disorder?We Answered:just remember they cannot discriminate against you....what you have is a handicap.....and your speech will not affect your job in the fields you are qualified for......good luck....Diane Said:What are my future prospects if I study Linguistics or Speech Therapy?We Answered:Linguistics can get you a high level government job. In the US, Linguists are able to work for the FBI and CIA, studying the speech patterns of other cultures.
Speech Therapy has a wide...
Darrell Said:How can I quickly transition my kids into a new community when making a move?We Answered:Read the local paper they usually have a community section. Do a google of you city. Talk to long time residents or ask other parents at a PTA meeting.Kimberly Said:Is it too early to take my 4yr old to speech therapy?We Answered:It would be fine for a 4 year old to have speech therapy.My son was 4 when he started.The sooner you can get help and understand why.Also it is good for your child to be able to speak and understand how...
Claire Said:Somebody please help me, I'm SO tired of the abuse.?We Answered:The best technique for stimulating a proper, frontal /s/ is to repeat "tttttttttt" (not "tuh tuh tuh") really fast. It puts your tongue into the proper position and directs the airstream out over the cutting edge of your teeth.
Once you can produce the /s/ in isolation, move on to syllables, like "sah", "sam", then "mass", "bus", then "Asa" "eesah", etc.
The same goes for words. Use the /s/ in the beginning, end, and middle of words. Move to phrases when you can do this with 80% accuracy or better. After...
Jeffery Said:will a (small) lisp risk my chances in an acting career?We Answered:Stop worrying that much. Actors have some defects too. Look at Forest Whitaker's eye or Joaquin Phoenix Lip. If that doesn't change your mind just watch Rocky and be optimistic by watching at Sylvester Stallone's face....
Douglas Said:How can i fix my lisp for singing?We Answered:You mentioned that you had therapy, but that you tried really hard and concentrated when you were there. When you get out in the real world it is harder to maintain because you have so many things going on. The good news, is that you can make your speech sounds when you are focused on them. It just needs to become more automatic and rote for you. If I were you, I would journal about your speech each day - writing about what /s/ words I said...
Adrian Said:can speech therapy correct a lisp?We Answered:Hey Bro-
If you contact a Speech Therapist they will help you out on the lisp.
Lisps are not hard to fix, actually many people from other countries go to Speech therapy to get rid of their accent, if they have that kind of money of course.
And its good that you are not ashamed of your personal well-being.
I support that, and don't forget.. You are you.
Speech Therapy is the best.
But be more confident!
Good Luck Man.
Peace.Katie Said:How do I get rid of a lisp without speech therapy?We Answered:The "s" and the "th" differ...
Hilda Said:Im English, yet how do i speak it better?We Answered:Well, for starters, you would need to learn how to use grammer in it's correct form. You need to learn to *speak* English *better*. You should hire *a* speech *therapist*. I want to *speak* the Queen's English better! (NB: BBC *speaks*it well, maybe *I'll* watch that.
You don't absolutley have to hire a therapist. Try just reading literature that doesn't have a lot of slang in it. You should also watch documentaries. Documentaries are good for language learning because you wouldn't get a lot of slang words, like you would...
Cindy Said:HELP for kid with autism?We Answered:I'm sorry to hear of your family's trouble. I agree with the other responder that speech doesn't always happen. However, you need to understand that speech doesn't always solve the problem. Your brother needs to learn how to communicate. Check with your brother's school. Find out what type of communication system he is using at school. If he is using picture communication or augmentative communication (voice output device) ask for training so you can use it at home. Be sure you know how to use the communication...
Colleen Said:My take on the race issue, once and for all?We Answered:I agree. However we will never have perfect race relations nor will we ever have a time when GBLT persons are looked at as fully equal to our heterosexual counter parts. We will always have ethical, moral, cultural and religious issues with each other. This is sad but true....
Claudia Said:i seriously dunno wat 2 do wid ma lyf...plz help me out....?We Answered:Maybe if you're interested in entertainment, you can always try independent film. Other than that, maybe you might want to improve your typing/communication ability and take a course on that. Honestly, I really couldn't understand the vast majority of what you were saying.David Said:My 3yr old girl has a speech delay. Any advice / stories you like to share with me please?We Answered:I know you didn't ask to here from a speech therapist but I work with preschoolers as a speech therapist and I just wanted to...
Ken Said:Speech on anorexia - help please?We Answered:heyy :] im in eighth grade too, and i actually have anorexia =/ anyways, you could end your speech with recapping everything. Maybe something like this, " Anorexia is a very serious and dangerous disease, and it can lead to death. Many people like Caitlin are lucky, and get help, don't be one of the ten percent of unlucky people."Wesley Said:3 years old and doesnt talk?We Answered:well right now then he has it made, right? the only thing he has to do is point to stuff and maybe whine a little bit if...
Ross Said:is speech therapy and linguistics the same thing?We Answered:Look at asha.org
The university major for speech pathology/audiology is communicative disorders (CD) or speech and hearing science.
Linguistics's relation to speech pathology lies soley in the use and description of speech sounds (phonology and transcription using the International Phonetic Alphabet) and grammar/syntax. On the other hand, speech pathology is the study and remediation of disorders of speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, and swallowing.
If you major in a subject other than CD or speech/hearing science, you'll still have to take some undergraduate courses outside your major, which are required for consideration for a...
Roberta Said:B.S Health Science Degree?We Answered:The BS in health sciences is really meant to be a degree that is earned prior to earning a masters degree in one of the fields you mentioned. You really cannot get any signficant jobs with a BS in health sciences...it's mostly meant so that you can take the courses you require for your master's degree without having to take a lot of classes you don't need. A BS in biology is certainly appropriate too, but you'll wind up taking some extra classes that you don't need for the PT, OT or SLP...
Joyce Said:Can someone please compare a master's in psychology or a master's in speech therapy?We Answered:First, I must say that over the last three decades of practice in psychotherapy, I have had the pleasure of working with several very competent speech-language pathologists when we have shared patients.
I'm assuming that your interest in a master's degree in psychology is related to the practice psychotherapy or counseling as a means of helping people work through their troubles. The focus of this work can be very broad and wide-ranging.
Speech-language therapists focus on the essential skills of language expression and understanding. A...
Roberta Said:Is there any reliable treatment for Down Syndrome?We Answered:you're spot on about Down's and its management. as there is a congenital genetic problem, it's untreatable per se, but we can manage some of the consequences and look out for the complications.Steven Said:Am I over-reacting about leaving my husband over lack of a job and denial about our autistic daughter?We Answered:No, you're not over reacting. He sounds like a deadbeat and you're better off!
Now, as far as the autism goes... I am a teacher with 10 students in my class. One of them is officially diagnosed with Autism and...
Lawrence Said:Supplemental services for Special education Speech , OT, APE?We Answered:Hello...I went through a similar situation. My 3 y/o daughter has Rett Syndrome (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and she is considered somewhat vulnerable to illness increasing her seizures so decided to hold off on putting her in school. They had no problem with this and had her services come into the home (continued with infant program) and was just written into her IEP. In you daughter's case it seems like the school program is just not a good fit for her. Is she in ABA? Her IEP needs to be written...
Amber Said:why do you think doctor is putting so much pressure on my two year old grandson?We Answered:He's your Grandson! Please let him be a child!! to many kids have to grow up to fast these days. You don't get another chance at it "child hood" let him be. When hes ready to potty he will, same with talking. Everyone is trying to raise damn robots...they are babies! let him grow on his own ,as far a speech therapy, for gods sake he's 2 .... Grandma your the best in deciding whats right for your grandson, no matter what...
Jo Said:stutter therapy?We Answered:he he, i liked that one!!!...
Wilma Said:i need help from someone with experience?We Answered:You have a good reason to go there, a lot better than picking the top party school in the USA to go to.
A huge amount of people marry someone they knew in college, so there is nothing wrong in going where your heart leads you since you will still be getting an education....
Leslie Said:Loneliness, therapy and side-effects?We Answered:Daniel,
You are not a loser. You sound depressed. Losing your hearing and feeling lonely does not make you a loser. Nothing does. God doesn't make mistakes. You do have a purpose.
I once thought the same about myself. I always believed I would fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. That didn't happen. I've been married 3 times... and each time I was abandoned when I became pregnant. Each husband wanted children, but "changed their mind" once responsibility was required of them. I thought I was completely alone. I was devastated.
But you...
Toni Said:My Son is almost three and started to stutter. What is the wise/smart thing to do?We Answered:Your best source of help for stuttering, especially with a young child is the non-profit Stuttering Foundation of America. Check out www.stutteringhelp.org and you will find tips for parents of ways they can help, if and when a child needs to see a speech therapist who specializes in treating stuttering, a list of referrals to specialists all over the world, online videos, helpful books you can find at your library, and the causes of stuttering.Thelma Said:Making a choice for a good...
Juan Said:19 month old and speech therapy?We Answered:Your son seems perfectly normal in his speech. At 19 months old he is still very young and his vocabulary of 15 words is very good. Now is the time to teach him colors and shapes. By repeating the colors often and everyday he will begin to grasp more words. Also he understands most things and knows your requests. Just relax and consider him very normal. Continue to work with him in a calm and soothing voice and let him babble his own words and he will learn more...
Ralph Said:Want to go back to speech therapy?We Answered:Your best bet would be to talk to you doctor and if you don't have a doctor, make an appointment with one. They should be able to refer you to a speech therapist.Lori Said:In New York, when the divorce decree is silent on the matter, can you make a father pay for at-home tutoring..We Answered:I am no lawyer, but if it isn't in the divorce decree I don't think there is anything you can do. Check with an attorney.Lisa Said:How can I find a music therapist for my toddler in...
Martin Said:chances of getting into university of iowa?We Answered:Your GPA is slightly low for the school. Your Act is right on the money.
Bring up your GPA a bit and your chances for admission are excellent.
More information is below.Marsha Said:lisps :/, like seriously annoying and depressing?We Answered:I can totally sympathize with you. When I was your age (I'm 31 now), I also had a wicked speech disorder and I stuttered, and people bullied me and I found it embarrassing. I went to speech therapy, and it really helped me a lot. I ended up forming a great friendship with my...
Kurt Said:Should I home school my son?We Answered:Allow me to tell a couple of stories which might help you decide...
A few years ago, my mother in-law passed away. We "inherited" boxes and boxes of old paperwork...
Included in these boxes were the educational records of my brother in-law who is now in his 40's.
This man dropped out of high school and never completed his GED. Today, he is unable to hold a job and depends on welfare and help from surviving family to get by.
Here is a summary of what his educational records showed through the years:
- in first...
Terry Said:Clumsy talkers ?We Answered:1. Stop feeling inadequate, clumsy etc - we all have our strengths & weaknesses. Focus on strengths. Develop self-confidence. (Google Desiderata, a short piece and read it.)
2. Find another occupation for your hands when speaking. You could concentrate on putting them behind your back, or feeling the cloth of your clothes as your hands hang down your sides.
3. Control your body language, focus on not appearing to be nervous or concerned in any way.
4. Slow your speech down - right down, give yourself & others time to assimilate what you are saying.
I hope you find something...
Misty Said:How does New Zealand compare to expenses and job prospects in the midwest of the US?We Answered:You mention careers linked to health sector so [a] it would be reasonably easy to find a job in that field. If you take a mid-point in your salary range that would be around $60,000 which would give you a comfortable lifestyle in SOME parts of N.Z. [ not Auckland or Wellington , due to housing costs ]. As others have noted N.Z. has more to offer than just money, great scenery plenty of beaches, sports, activities, nice people , fairly relaxed life-style...
Eileen Said:Do you think I caused my baby to have autism?We Answered:I am sure that you did nothing to cause your son's autism. From everything that I have read the little alcohol that you had could no way effect your child in such a drastic matter. I think many, if not most mothers probably did something (drink, or smoke) very early in there pregnancies before they realized they were pregnant. I know I did. My daughter was concieved right before Christmas and I went out at New Years and drank quite a bit. I found...
Shirley Said:Did you ever have a teacher discourage you from pursuing your studies?We Answered:My teachers never encouraged nor disencouraged me to do anything.
Blah.Greg Said:Does anyone know of any Schools in Orlando that offer Speech pathology(therapy)?We Answered:USF has a program.
Look at asha.org for all the programs in the US.Samuel Said:Where can I find an American Sign Language dictionary or free course online?We Answered:This first one is great....
http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-la…
just click on the start button.
Dictionary type site....
http://www.aslpro.com/
I use this service and they send everything to my house by ups and pick it up. It's free...but I don't know where you are from...you may...
Manuel Said:undergrad degree in speech pathology...?We Answered:With just an undergraduate degree, you could become a speech aide. It is a step below a speech pathologist assistant (SLPA), and you don't need much training in the field, but it is a good way to get your foot in the door and gain experience.
Also, once you have your bachelors, you can go to a local community college that has a SLPA program and become SLPA certified. It is normally a two-year program at a community college, but if you already have your bachelors, it only takes like 2 or 3...
Gabriel Said:Universities for speech therapy/pathology?We Answered:i'm glad you are going into the field there are many openings for it around the country. collegeboard.com can be helpful sometimesJo Said:A question about speech therapy (speech pathology)?We Answered:One thing is that the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) is BEYOND being unhelpful in raising not only public awareness of the profession, but the dire need for, and benefit of, having well-qualified speech pathologists in the medical setting. How many public service announcements have you seen on TV or in print, or on the radio? I think I've seen ONE in the past 5...
Tracy Said:Is Speech Therapy covered by the Health Care Flexible Spending Account?We Answered:It is covered by your flex plan usually, the only things they don't cover are cosmetic types of things that are just to enhance your appearance. To be sure though, you should call your specific plan to find out. Many school districts have speech therapy, even for children younger than school age. This would be free....
Todd Said:my 3 year old sister cant say certain words should my mom take her to speech therapy?We Answered:She is a completely normal 3 year old. They can't say EVERYTHING perfectly. My 3 year old son has the same problem with the k sounds and on occasion stutters cuz he just can't seem to put his sentence together. She doesn't need a speech therapist.
Unless it's something that lasts into LATER LATER years
Most 3 year olds talk similar to that..
Gordon Said:If your child has been in speech therapy a question?We Answered:I'm right there with you. However, my daughter who is...
Gwendolyn Said:destroy my gay lisp! do you have one?We Answered:Lisp happens because of a too far forward tongue posture. Try holding your tongue tip up and behind your teeth when you say s and z.
Becoming aware is more than 1/2 the battle....
Steve Said:Speech Therapy?We Answered:I disagree with "do nothing." It may be cute NOW, but it will not be cute when her peers start to humiliate her and make fun of her, and you can be sure they will.
I would take her to a speech therapist and have her evaluated. It may just be a childhood thing she will, in fact, grow out of. However, the professional assessment may uncover something that requires therapy. In either case, your mind will be put at ease.
Good luck....
Lydia Said:Preschooler's speech delay. Ideas please?We Answered:Both the answers above have great ideas. As a speech therapist myself, I think 2 of the things to keep in mind are to be matched and to be balanced, when talking to her.
Being matched means keeping your language at her level. If she is using only one word at a time, you should limit your phrases to 1-2 words. If you respond to her 1 word phrases with 10 word sentences, it's overwhelming for her to pick out the important parts. As you give her the names of items,...
Ann Said:Private or independent speech and language therapist in your country?We Answered:In the US-there are many settigns-
schools, hospitals,therapy companies (with PT< OT, etc)
individual private practice
insurance pays in some cases-such as head injury/stroke---but will not pay for a condition the person is born with--they must have 'lost' language skills...in the case of early intervention--in my state --families pay a sliding scale copay--and the state picks up the restTina Said:Speech therapy major help please?We Answered:Call around to local nursing homes and speak to the rehab director. You may have better luck, as the pace is a bit slower and they may be...
Evelyn Said:Need opinions on the quality...?We Answered:It's an intriguing story, I guess, but what's the point of it? Usually when you give a speech, you're trying to persuade someone. It's an odd story, but I'd give it a 7 or 8.Phyllis Said:Advice regarding my 3 year old son Should I wait 6 months or get a second opinion?We Answered:Wow, this pediatrician has been a disappointment from the start. He clearly isn't taking anything seriously and looking into things the way he should. I think you should have given this pediatrican the boot long ago! I'm...
Frederick Said:When should a child start saying the letter R correctly?We Answered:I would make an appointment with a speech therapist b/c early intervention is best if he does have a speech problem. It's not terribly uncommon for 5 year olds to still talk like that a little, but if it's so bad that it's difficult to understand him at times, he may need some help.Valerie Said:toddlers involved with the birth to 3 therapy program?We Answered:My daughter has Cystic Fibrosis...which does not affect anything having to do with learning, her brain, her looks, her developement and so on....but it does...
Eddie Said:Is there anyone who would be interested in sponsoring a little autistic boy's therapeutic horse riding sessionWe Answered:Go onto craigslist.org and post asking for spoonsors. There are many who may see your post and pass this on. Lots of people want and need to donate a small percentage to decrease tax liability, and $500 fo ra session is not a great deal of money to donate!Miguel Said:Nursing colleges?We Answered:i dont know about your state, but there is such a HUGE demand for nurses, i think you chose wisely to consider it.
and there are lots of scholarships/grants/funding for...
Eric Said:Has anyone used this home based speech therapy program?We Answered:This was discussed on one of my Yahoo groups and the consenus was that it was a waste of time/money.
If your child needs ST, and if you HS, then you should still be able to get ST from the school district. Or if your private insurance covers it, try that route.Lloyd Said:What are the prerequisites necessary to get into Waterloo University's speech program?We Answered:The program at the University of Waterloo is Speech Communication and not Speech Therapy. The Speech Communication website of the university tells the difference between Speech...
Rose Said:What career should i aim for?We Answered:Follow your passion and interests. I've come to learn that it doesn't matter what your credentials or experience are, you can always learn and obtain credentials or experience for other things. Rather than make the mistake of continuing down the same career path that many people initially thought was what they wanted, they tend to go back and have a career change.
If you are interested in all of the above, pursue a career in what makes you happy. The other thing I caution many people is not to chase after money as a...
Curtis Said:How do I get my three year old son to start talking?We Answered:Don't let him lead you around. Make him talk to you. Tell him he won't get what he wants unless he tells you. Start taking him to the bathroom every little bit, if you can and tell him that things will be this way until he starts talking to you. He is only doing this because you are letting him. If he speaks fine when he recites these quotes then there shouldn't be a need for speech therapy.Jackie Said:Will you give me feedback on this essay please?We...
Russell Said:How do you pronounce the R sound when...?We Answered:Bear: beh-er
It's hard to type... I have problems with my R's too. I went to therapy in elementary school but then I stopped. Now people just think I talk with an accent, though they can never say from where.Albert Said:What do u do in speech therapy?? I can't say my r sound?We Answered:Hey Let start from the beginning
Hope this will help I came from a Mixed back ground of many
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Leona Said:How can you say the letter R better with out speech therapy?We Answered:I consulted with my speech pathologist (speech therapist) wife on this question, and here's the key:
Practice saying "errrrr." When you do this make sure that the middle of your tongue touches your upper premolars on each side of your tongue. So the sides of the middle part of your tongue will touch the teeth just in front of your molars. At that time your tongue position should be such that the tip of your tongue can just touch the back of your lower front...
Maurice Said:Do u think ADHD is diagnosed too often? (Warning it’s kinda long)?We Answered:I think Add/ADHD is one f the most over-diagnosed "disorders" today. Kids have energy...that's the bottom line. Kids need to be outside doing something with all that built up energy! I wish some parents would quit sticking their child in front of a television because they are to tired or lazy to watch them. Go outside and let your kids run around and play at a park. Kids spend so much time in front of a television its no wonder they think its boring to read or...
Erik Said:can i sue the school systems for not letting me have a full education among other things?We Answered:Art is fun.
But if you can't read...you would not have been able to graduate. You would not have gotten a full education if you could not read or do math properly.
In the end, reading, math and speech were important classes for you to have. Had you not gotten the extra lessons there, you probably would have not been able graduate as you would not have been able to keep up with your class mates....
Hazel Said:What A Level Choices? Speech Therapy?We Answered:I suggest you to visit this site :http://prospectus.ulster.ac.uk/course/?i…Everett Said:Speech Pathology or Speech therapy?We Answered:Truthfully you can't do very much with a bachelor's degree in speech pathology, so make sure you are willing to commit to a master's before you start.
There is a general shortage of speech pathologists, so if you were to complete your degree there would be very little chance of you NOT getting a job immediately.Greg Said:speech and language therapy university requirements?We Answered:i live in northern ireland too and i'm applying for Speech therapy!
well alot of places require that...
Henry Said:What middle school is better for my son?We Answered:On one of those schools websites,they show the sports that each of the school offers and how many students there areThelma Said:Do you have a developmentally disabled/handicapped child that qualifies for Medicaid under Katie Beckett?We Answered:I don't know anyting about this.
Can't you get her classified in one "ism" so she does not dropthrough even though it is not accurate or would it take away some services to do this?
You need a doctor to fight for you and I would write to your congressmen in Washington D.C.
You might also contact Children's Hospital...
Jaime Said:Which is better Special Needs School or Mainstream?We Answered:In the UK, the current policy to include children with Special Educational Needs in mainstream where possible, the school should be able to access Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc even though she's at mainstream.
Some children thrive in mainstream with help, some don't. It comes down to the individual child and the resources that are made available to support them. In some Authorities, mainstream schools can ask for support from Special Schools and in some cases a dual placement can be arranged, with the child spending...
Denise Said:Does anyone watch CNN special "McCain/Obama Revealed"?We Answered: Let me toss in one footnote to your question.
Imagine for a second that somehow, Obama gets POTUS. Congress is already controlled by Dems. Next, you have at least ONE Supreme Court Justice who will retire this year ( if not 2 ). IF and I'm saying IF even one of these "issues" that swirl around Obama like a bad sock odor, is TRUE, can you see the incredible damage he could do to our country and NOBODY to reverse it in time ?
At least with McCain...
Stephanie Said:How lucrative are these college majors?We Answered:you shouldn't be interested in something just for the money...
Louise Said:Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy?We Answered:Neither is "easy".
That said, it's about your personal interests.
Go to asha.org and aota.org to compare and contrast the two.
Check out salary.com for rates in your area.Antonio Said:Speech Pathology vs. Occupational Therapy Programs?We Answered:If you are set on working in a hospital, OT is probably a better field to go into but with Speech Pathology one has the option of working in the school system with exceptional retirement benefits and summers off with pay... quite the bonus. My undergraduate degree is in Speech Pathology, and I find the work rewarding - especially...
Alexander Said:Am I The Only One Who Is Afraid To Leave The House Alone?We Answered:approximately 7% of the population suffers from some form of social anxiety disorder, and Social Anxiety is the third largest mental health care problem in the world today. this website may help a little:
http://www.socialphobia.org/Sandra Said:Need help with finding scholarships/grants for special ed child in San Diego....?We Answered:In California they will test your son and it is the state's responsibility to educate your son. They will help you place him in a school that fits his special needs,
California is pretty cool where education counts. But...
Francisco Said:Scholarship for speech pathology after SPM?We Answered:You can get info about such college scholarships and grants online here - scholarships.onlinewebshop.net...
Philip Said:what grade 12 high school courses to you need to take for speech therapy?We Answered:anything covering child development or psychologyBernard Said:Do Connecticut school districts hire speech therapy assistants?We Answered:* Speech/Language Pathologist (FT)
ASAP Until Filled Ina Dixon
Human Resources
350 State Street
North Haven, CT 06473
PH: 203-498-6810Shawn Said:Will they accept my daughter speech therapy paper work at her other new pre k school?We Answered:If your daughter was evaluated by a public school system, then the paperwork you are speaking of is an IEP (individualized educational plan). This is a legal document which must be recognized by any public school system in the USA....
Alfred Said:Fathers rights in Wis.?We Answered:If they are still married, how is he paying support? Are they legally separated? His first action needs to be to get the divorce. Then he can sue for custody. The problem is him being in the military. The best move would be for you two to get married if that was in your plans anyhow. Because courts do not like to give children to the military member. Too many absences.
He has to prove that she is unfit. Sending them in dirty clothes is not...
Lori Said:Psychic In Need...?We Answered:You don't have psychic abilities.
I'm sorry, but if you truly believe that you do, you've simply managed to con yourself into believing.
Can't you find something legitimate to do instead? Someone based in reality?Dustin Said:any suggestions for a good accredited online college?We Answered:As long as the college (online or campus based) is regionally accredited, any degree you earn should be accepted by any potential employers or other academic institutions.
My best recommendation would be to contact a number of colleges to find the best fit for you and your needs (tuition, schedule, career opportunities, etc.). Too...
Annie Said:Speech therapy?We Answered:Your child would have to be evaluated by the school (speech pathologist) to see if he/she meets the criteria for speech therapy. They cannot set up an evaluation without getting written permission by you. Students who qualify for therapy may stutter, have a voice disorder, have problems making speech sounds correctly, or be below average in developing language concepts.
If the test results indicate that the student is eligible and would benefit from therapy, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will be developed. They will ask you to come to the school for the IEP meeting and the set...
Fred Said:what's the best (mid sized) place n the country 2 go 4 state sponsrd speech therapy services 4 a child?We Answered:As far as my knowing,it is a question with various answers,it is definitely depending on the your mind ,providing a great resource here http://www.healthinsurance-onlinetips.in… for reference though.Velma Said:list of hospitals in delhi which provide Audiology and speech therapy service?We Answered:find out the directory under HospitalsRodney Said:Insurance coverage for Speech therapy, which service providers they will do?We Answered:Look up ASHA.org, which is the site for the American Speech Language Hearing Association; it's a great resource.
You won't be able to use...
Mae Said:what will happen if i don't put my child in speech therapy?We Answered:hi im a qualified nursery nurse and now a T.A and have experienced this many times. singing could help as could exposure to other children his age. stimulate him as much as possible through different type of experience. ie trips, dvds, visual aids etc.
If you feel after a while he hasnt come on then speak to the pre school staff they are qualified and will be able to help. Im sure pre school will bring him along!!!! and no you are not a bad mother.......its STAGE NOT...
Andre Said:Can you anwers this question (especially of you are a psychologist or a psychiatrist)?We Answered:I think that they would still mix it up, due to the fact that they are a patient with schizophrenia. Because they have schizophrenia, the brain would still put out, 'word salad', even while it was otherwise engaged with typing. The word salad would be stemming from the schizo, so the wording would be scattered due to multiple people typing at once. Though whether or not the person would see what they were doing, go back and correct their mistakes, is interesting to think about,...
Ann Said:Speech Therapy?We Answered:I am not familiar with the Speech Therapists available in Singapore, but the U.S. has an organization called the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). They could probably give you the contact organization to a similar organization in Singapore that could help you find a therapist. Here is the phone number for ASHA.: (800) 638-8255
There website is http://www.asha.org...
Nellie Said:my son has verbal dyspraxia?We Answered:I would start with ASHA www.asha.org . I am assuming that you child is seeing a speech langauge pathologist, this person should be your best resource. Ask her/him for carryover activites that you can implement at home. Don't be afraid to ask the SLP as may questions as you can. Especially if you don't understand something.
Often verbal dyspraxia can be called other things, make sure you are using the correct or most used term for you son's diagnosis that why you can have better search results. Try Apraxia of Speech (AOS).
Good Luck...
Sidney Said:Any suggestions for software or DVD for kids with autism?We Answered:Not sure on software, but my son loved this website and I think it's really great for helping translate facial expressions. Only episode 1 appears on the website and the DVDs are available only in Britain so far.
http://www.transporters.tv/
I also just purchased a wonderful book on social stories called "The Social Skills Picture Book -- teaching play, emotion and communication to children with autism" by Jed Baker PhD. Cheapest place I found it was Amazon.com.
Good luck!!!Caroline Said:Do you really think there is any truth to this. Are the...
Katherine Said:I need help very badly.?We Answered:Eric, the good thing here is that you are only 16 years old and you have recognized that you have a problem - I really thing you should address your problem with your parents so they will be able to help and support you.
Compulsive lying is not a mental disorder but a symptoms of either depression or obsessive compulsive disorder. This may require medication and therapy and you would need the help of your parents to be treated. Let them know so they can take you to the Md so you can start...
Penny Said:My 2 yr. old doesn't talk! Dr. says Speech Therapy!?We Answered:As a speech therapist, I do agree with your physician's opinion. Typically, by 24 months, a child should have an expressive vocabulary of 40-50 words. I haven't assessed your child, but an SLP will probably do a language/phonetic assessment to see what his strengths and weaknesses are. If your child is deem to be at least 25% delayed in his speech, he may receive services once a week. I work with this population and typically after a couple months of therapy, the child is D/C as they no longer...
Jackie Said:My nephew just turned one and does not say any words. He just makes sounds, his dr recommended speech therapy?We Answered:Seems to me like his doctor needs to examine the normal developmental guidelines for children!...
Armando Said:Is it normal for a three year old to stammer on her words as she tried to speak?We Answered:Your best source of information is at www.stutteringhelp.org where you will find things that parents can do at home to help a child who has started stuttering/stammering. They have a chart to determine if/when a child needs speech therapy plus referrals to specialists all over the world. Another good source is http://stammeringcentre.org/Carl Said:Got promoted to manager but I stammer when I talk and it is embarrasing!?We Answered:Get the books "Advice to those who stutter" and "Self Therapy for the...
Mary Said:MY 2 YO HAS STARTED STAMMERING HER WORDS?We Answered:Your best source of help for stuttering, especially with a young child is the non-profit Stuttering Foundation of America. Check out www.stutteringhelp.org and you will find tips for parents of ways they can help, if and when a child needs to see a speech therapist who specializes in treating stuttering, a list of referrals to specialists all over the world, online videos, helpful books you can find at your library, and the causes of stuttering.
Stuttering is often part of the normal language development of toddlers 3 -...
Ted Said:Which poem is better?We Answered:In my opinion I like the
" I am the Daughter of a woman who was sent to speech therapy to learn “proper” English.
She sat in classrooms overflowing with girls with long straight hair, and sparkling blue eyes,
Wishing her hair was less kinky and her lips more slender.
She eventually realized that she is just as beautiful as those that surrounded her. This woman has now graduated from university with a smile on her face, holding her degree up high."
It kinda reminds me of my mum even though she is Mexican, She wont let people let...
Phyllis Said:How can I help my child pronounce his s's?We Answered:I have a lisp...or a sibilant s...it is better now...I trained as an actress and my speech therapist told me to say S words almost with a T at the front...so...."T-Sausages" it can help as it helped me.Ron Said:my 3 year old son was diagnosed with autism. i want to know of some discipline strategies i can do .?We Answered:Ok, I don't where Savage_wo came up with that...
The first answer was a more correct. First, find out if your child is dealing with sensory issues....
Anita Said:stroke victim?We Answered:It's partial paralytic attack and it's curable with treatment which takes some time. U need to have patience..What I wish to tell u is that it takes it's own time and u have to bear with it but ur father should respond to treatment..Make sure that he doesn't have another attack.....
Olga Said:if a patients vital signs are not in completely normal range, would this affect speech therapy?We Answered:It depends on the person, their vital signs, what they have problems in and what is the range from....
Eleanor Said:speech and language therapy?We Answered:Hey there.
It is possible to study Speech therapy in the UK as an undergraduate mature student. But yes, if you have a degree already you can take a masters or diploma postgrad course which will qualify you as an Speech-Language therapist. Competition is high for both routes, be sure to get some work experience(and if applying for the Masters you'll need an Hons2:1).
The postgrad courses are offered at basically every Uni that offers the undergrad courses - so there is plenty to choose from!
Hope this helps.
Good luck!Gene Said:Is there any Speech therapists/pathologists out there who...
Jason Said:Does health insurance typically cover speech therapy, like if you need therapy for stuttering?We Answered:health-quotes.talk4fun.net - here is my health insurance plan. As I remember they can provide such a service.Ted Said:Anyone know of any speech therapy clinics around LA County, California that operates during the weekends?We Answered:This doesn't have times on it, and I don't know which ones are in LA County, but this is a list of therapists who work with stuttering http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Default.as…
Check this one out:
Power Stuttering Center
Mark Power, M.A., CCC-SLP
4010 Barranca Parkway, Suite 220
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 552-5523
mpower@powerstuttering.com
www.powerstuttering.com
"This intensive one-week clinic, suitable for adults and children as...
Joe Said:speech therapy for vocal nodules?We Answered:There are several behaviors that contribute to the formation of vocal nodules (together, they are "voice abuse"). Any behavior that causes the cords to bang together can cause them.
Reducing the size of, and even the existence of, nodules is accomplished by eliminating abusive behaviors and learning new ones.
Behaviors to eliminate:
Coughing
Yelling
Throat-clearing (it may feel like there's something in there, but it's the nodules! Drink cool water, instead.)
Avoid hot or cold beverages. (The hot ones do nothing to relieve...
Edwin Said:where can i find funding for speech therapy?We Answered:You might want to try contacting ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association) - the national organization of SLPs in the US. They may be able to point you in the right direction. Their website is http://www.asha.org
Here is ASHA's number: (800) 638-8255
Perhaps your husband can also look into qualifying for SSI or public aid or some other assistance program.
http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/ provides some information on Medicare, social security disability, etc. so that may be a good resource.
Social workers are usually pretty knowledgeable about what resources are available, so...
Jesus Said:has the speech easy helped you?We Answered:I have seen many posts about the speacheasy on various stuttering forums. Nobody highly recommended it. Some said it worked at first, but the effect wore off so it didn't work later making it a waste of money. Some said it never worked for them. Some said it was annoying because it played back every sound in the room, making it impossible to enjoy a restaurant, any place where there was a group, and especially outside as it would play back the sound of a car, truck, or bus...
Armando Said:Does this recommendation sound like a child should/could get occupational therapy or adaptive P.E.?We Answered:Before your child is dismissed from Speech, call an IEP meeting and request formal psychological, OT, process and academic testing. This will reveal any other learning disabilities as well as those that accompany CAPD. It will also show whether or not there is a discrepancy between ability and achievement, which is needed for qualification for special education services. Don't just request this, demand it!
However, if you have a doctor's diagnosis of the ADHD, she can qualify for services under Other Health Impaired, without worrying about...
Alicia Said:I am entering college next year and I have a mild stutter... suggestions to help cure/aid problem?We Answered:Try these resources for help:
Learn all about stuttering at www.stutteringhelp.org, your best source for information and help.
Try these resources:
www.stutteringhelp.org there are videos online that show speech therapists working with stutterers; watch them and learn some techniques.
http://stutteringselfhelp-stutteringself…
http://stutteringhelp-bud.blogspot.com/
http://notesonstuttering.blogspot.com/
Meet others who stutter here http://groups.myspace.com/stutteringfoun…
Contact The Stuttering Foundation of America as that is where our family got help. Their book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" worked wonders after working through it step by step.Alberto Said:Looking for a stutterer who's willing to pactice...
Catherine Said:Speech therapy techniques?We Answered:Bouncing
This is when a word is repeated, nice and easy:
“like like like like this.”
Sliding
a technique for focusing on the first letter in a word by easing into it. Therapists and clients do this intentionally. "Wwwwwwwhy did you take ttttttttttrombone lessons?" The letter is not repeated (that would look like t, t, t, t, t, t, trombone), it is held for longer than necessary to make the point that the speaker is aware and in control.
Easy Onset
This is when sentences are started a little slower and with less tightness in the muscles—almost like gliding into...
Ruben Said:What kind of Speech Therapy for my son?We Answered:My daughter was tested in school and she gets speech therapy in school also, it has helped a lot. It has nothing to do with intelligence, my daughter is a straight a student, in my daughters case it is due to an under bite that effects her speech, she will need braces to fix the problem , she is 8 years old too.Good Luck and definitely do the speech therapy, they are good at what they do.Lloyd Said:Speech therapy fo an 18 month old?We Answered:Good for you to ask. I am...
Jack Said:My son is 4 and is not talking very well. I'm trying to find speech therapy help in waco Texas. Does?We Answered:Talk to his pediatrician, they can refer you to a good speech therapist.
If you don't have insurance, you can get these services through Early Intervention. You can look them up online or call your local Health and Human Services office.Marcia Said:about how much is speech therapy in Texas?We Answered:Doesn't your school have someone who can help with that? Ours does. Ask a teacher or guidance counselor. At your age, you shouldn't have to pay for...
Cheryl Said:What are some tips i can follow that can be used as speech therapy?We Answered:This guy has some pretty solid advice for stutterers and it's worth a look at, since he stutters himself:
http://hwaet.com/stutter/
good luck, kiddo!Sylvia Said:I want to major in Speech Therapy?We Answered:You could major in many different fields, but common undergrad majors for future speech pathologists are psychology and linguistics. After completing your bachelors you would go to graduate school to specifically specialize in speech pathology (about 3 years of classes, a comps exam, and an internship for about a year - but various schools' programs differ...
Mario Said:How long did it take for the refferal for speech therapy for your toddler?We Answered:I think it was 5-6 weeks until we saw a therapist, after my son's initial diagnosis. We had realized something was "not right" at around 15 months, after a lot of pushing his Dr agreed to refer him to a neurologist (that was what took the longest) who made a diagnosis of autism at 19 months. We were referred to our state early intervention services, they came out within 2 weeks to do an initial evaluation, speech serves started a few weeks later. He was...
Paula Said:Question about speech therapy for a toddler?We Answered:My son was a slow talker. At approx. 22 months we talked to his doctor and decided to set him up with a speech therapist. When we finally came up on the list for testing a month later we were told he was doing very well. That while he was not talking he had no problem sounding out hard letters. She didn't recommend that we continue with the therapy, but instead gave us some advice and papers with instructions on how to help him along. The information...
Brad Said:Is there any way to Cure or Diagnose a heavy Tongue Thrust aka "Lisp"?We Answered:Has your dentist offered you any jaw/gum alignment solutions? You sound like a smart guy, just don't let this change you!
Were you born with a cleft palate?
Poetry has been known to help.
Because this has been going on so long i doubt it has anything to do with cancer. You may have an underlying condition though...MS or Parkinsons(hence the muscle pain/sweating).
I'm not too sure though, I'd love to hear more. Eduardo Said:Would you confront your dentist?We Answered:I went to dental school a while back...
Mabel Said:Where should your tongue be when pronoucing the letter /s/?We Answered:Well, I guess you have put the question in right category. While pronouncing the letter 's', your tip of the tongue should be touching the front part of the hard palate or to your 2 upper front teeth(back side).Lauren Said:Where should your tongue be when pronoucing the letter /s/?We Answered:years ago when i was a kid, i took speech threapy (for my s and r sounds)
i was taught to place the tounge in about the same spot you put it when you pronouce the letter t. my speach...
Danielle Said:How much does a five year old kid know?We Answered:Your issue isn't how much he knows but how autism affects his ability to learn and incorporate new information. The doctor is measuring those issues, not raw intelligence. The tests are more for the professionals who can use the test results to measure how much their help is doing for him.
Best of luck with your son and learn all you can about autism so that you will always be in the mix when they are testing or providing services....
Leslie Said:would somebody please comment on the article below on music therapy and autism?We Answered:My comment is.... I'm afraid I'm doing your homework for you.
If you had left your ideas and were looking comparisons i might have read this long freaking article.Lynn Said:What do u do in speech therapy?We Answered:I doubt they would use tools like that to strengten your muscles at your age. If your oral muscles still need strengthening, now that you're older they will likely explain exercies you can do yourself to strengthen your muscles.Sharon Said:My sister is graduating college. What should I get her as a...
Rosa Said:Share your experinces of Electrolysis and answer my questions below?We Answered:I had electrolysis as part of transition, but it was a long time ago now.
It took well over 100 hours to get to the point where she could clear my face in a one hour session. The costs were spread over an eighteen month period. I didn't keep track of the number of hours. One time I did try to figure that out and it came to something over $5,000 in 1985 dollars. If memory serves the cost was $35.00 an hour back then. ...
Henry Said:Speech delay/ Mutism? Please Help.?We Answered:To be honest it is completely normal. I wouldn't worry about it. You may be concerned, but I would leave it up to the pediatrician to make the call. He will have a visit when he turns 2, and during that visit the dr will notice something is up. The dr then will suggest speech therapy and set up a course of action with the parents. I wouldn't say the child is mute because he says mama and makes noise, a mute is well mute. A lot of children have a sensory problem and...
Dana Said:i am a nursery nurse and am interested in speech therapy what is involved?We Answered:This is on the BBC web site.
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/education…
And the NHS has the below site that tells you a little about all of the careers available.
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Def…
At the bottom is a link to NHS jobs, so you could look at what the various grades get paid and where there may be work near you.Eugene Said:Do you know of any training in the UK for Voice disorders, assessment and therapy?We Answered:http://www.citylit.ac.uk/coursetype.php?…
http://www.aacscotland.com/Nelson Said:Job interview for makaton speech and language therapy assistant?We Answered:I think they would be more interested in...
Warren Said:Is my husband right or am I?We Answered:You have enough on your hands than to take in a semi-permanent house guest. I agree with you totally that you don't need another person to take care of. If your husband can't see that then put your foot down. Tell him if he wants to be with his stepdad then go move in with him!!!Edna Said:Help! how can i pick a major?We Answered:if you love animals maybe you can study to be a vet. if you like elderly and children maybe you can study social work, sociology, and many other choices....
Jean Said:Speech therapy question?We Answered:Speech pathologists usually do take most insurances. A recommendation is not required, but some insurances require you to have a referral. Check your insurance company on that.Eric Said:What state or city is the best for autism treatment?We Answered:My school district in south Florida does serve children with autism in separate classes. However, the use of ABA in those classes is not done across the board.
Tampa has just opened an autism charter school called the Florida Autism Center of Excellence. The tuition is partly paid by the McKay scholarship and all the staff members are trained...
Lance Said:Master in Speech-therapy?We Answered:In the US you will need to apply and get accepted to a graduate program in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders. Since you don't have a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders you may have to take pre- requisite before you are accepted into a graduate program or before you begin any core courses. The graduate program takes about two years to complete. You will have to complete course work as well as clinical practicum at different settings that Speech Language Pathologist work like a school, hospital, nursing home, or...
Earl Said:what should i do special needs teaching or speech therapy?We Answered:speech therapy is a master level course. Get a foundation in science if you want to do this path. Teaching is difficult.Lori Said:How to i get invloved to help deaf and blind children?We Answered:Try getting experience in like blind/deaf charity trusts (: umm..there should be other opportunities. Try 'Vinspired'Robert Said:Do you need to take grade 12 math, sciences to go into speech therapy?We Answered:The field of Speech-Language Pathology is challenging, but I do not think that a dislike of math will prevent you from becoming an SLP. The requirements...
Annie Said:speech therapy, ABA, Lovaas, Mariposa?We Answered:It takes a very long, long time to establish a relationship with children on the spectrum. They have to welcome you into their world and you have to adapt to being on their level. Their bodies and minds do not function like ours do. It takes awhile for them to learn a new skill and fully understand it. It is possible that the connection just isn't there for your child. After a couple of sessions you will start to see the connection if there is one. Try sitting...
Victor Said:help for my son who will be 14 soon...ADD or asperger syndrome?We Answered:Try to analyze the situation and discern if you have the strength and fortitude to provide an environment for your children which will allow them to reach their personal potential. In many cases, we cannot measure ourselves or others against the societal norm. Instead, we must understand the potential of an individual and attempt to help him to utilize his personal abilities and strengths to achieve within his specific intellectual and emotional spectrum.
It is up to you to take on this task to be a...
Gladys Said:Sixteen month old daughter not talking?We Answered:First off, all children develop at their own pace. I wouldn't be so quick as to worry something is wrong. She responds to simple commands.
Also, why would she need to learn to use words, when all her slightest whims are easily given to her when she makes a grunt, a moan, a whimper, etc? If it were as simple as ME getting something I want by pointing or grunting, heck - I'd do it too.
My daughter is 3, and she's a chatterer. She was talking early on. My son, who is 19 months...
Janet Said:Is there anyone on here from Canton Georgia (Cherokee county)? Can you give me tell me about the schools thereWe Answered:I was just in Georgia, and Cherokee is an up-and-coming suburb of Atlanta. I'm sure they have everything. Sorry, I couldn't be more specific.
Here's the website for the Cherokee County School Disctrict:
http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/
The elementary school in Canton is Hickory Flat Elementary:
http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/schools/hi…Janet Said:I live in Virginia and have a very "thick" southern accent. What things can I do to improve my speech?We Answered:Listen to national newscasters. Mimic their speech.
Eventually you will improve....
James Said:motor speech disorder?We Answered:Unless there has been neurological damage, it is probably not dysarthria. Apraxia of speech would be a more likely possibility. Check out www.apraxia-kids.org. They have great info on the disorder. If that is what it is, talk to your speech therapist to get things to practice at home. Consistent daily practice is important in improving his speech.Leslie Said:My 2 year old son is not saying words yet?He will say mama, dada, but that's it. He will start speech therapyWe Answered:Okay this happend to my sister! This is what my parents did..and...
Nora Said:Is my stuttering going to get worse?We Answered:Things like stress and not getting enough rest can make stuttering worsen. If you manage your life well, you can maintain or improve your current speech.
Try these resources:
www.stutteringhelp.org there are videos online that show speech therapists working with stutterers; watch them and learn some techniques.
http://stutteringselfhelp-stutteringself…
http://stutteringhelp-bud.blogspot.com/
http://notesonstuttering.blogspot.com/
Meet others who stutter here http://groups.myspace.com/stutteringfoun…
www.stutteringforum.com
stutteringchat on Yahoo groups
Contact The Stuttering Foundation of America as that is where our family got help. Their book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" worked wonders after working through it step by step. The...
Neil Said:How many words should my 3 year old know? And what do I do to encourage him to speak?We Answered:My son is turning 3 in July and for the longest time I thought something was wrong with him. He would babble incoherently and I thought for sure he'd be slow. Then one day...he started repeating things. He would listen very intently and then say what he heard. It was jumbled and didnt sound completely right, but it works.
Theres nothing wrong with your baby, he's got to go at his own pace. As long as you know he can...
Reginald Said:my son is 22 months old he says 30 words he goes to speech therapy once a week?We Answered:My daughter went to her 18 month check up and the doctor told me that she was suppose to know at least 50 words. She doesn't know that many. Before she could walk, she was putting two words together which was great for her age. She was picking up words so much, but ever since she started walking, it seemed like she put learning new words aside, and learned to explore. After she had walking down, she...
Jeanne Said:Is Work Experience for University allowed in Hospitals?We Answered:It could go against you - my daughter applied for a nursing degree and she has already done access to nursing and several years as a senior carer in a nursing home but at the interview they said she would not learn anything in her work placement, she is still waiting to hear if she got accepted. Put your past working or educational certificate and experiences in your portfolioErin Said:Speech Therapy Questions.....?We Answered:I am a speech-language pathologist or SLP (commonly referred to as a speech therapist). What can it hurt...
Sharon Said:Does Speech Therapy Work?We Answered:I'm 16 and I stutter. I took speech therapy for about 2 years when I was 11-12 then I stopped, and it did kind of help. The therapist gave me technics, but I don't use them very often, only when my stuttering gets really bad. Personally, I think speech therapy is a long process and you need a lot of patience and you should just accept your flaws. Hope your new therapist will help you! :) Don't give upJoshua Said:Does speech therapy really work?We Answered:The answer is yes and no...depending on what your...
Frank Said:im looking for worksheets or something i can use with a stroke victim at home for speech therapy?We Answered:It isn't that simple. There's a reason why speech therapists must have a MASTER'S DEGREE to provide therapy. The person with the stroke must get therapy from someone truly trained to provide it.
If the stroke victim has inadequate or discontinued insurance, and does not yet qualify for Medicaid and/or Medicare, then funding for this therapy may be a problem. However...
Find the closest university with a Speech Pathology program, and sign up the stroke victim there. Usually, univeristy programs will be discounted,...
Bruce Said:Recovery from moderate stroke. HELP! PLS HELP!?We Answered:If someone close to you has had a stroke, the recovery can be hard for both of you. That person may need help with making changes to his home, habits and lifestyle. Caregivers also need a way to cope with all of these changes.
Taking care of a loved one who has had a stroke can be difficult for many reasons. You may be afraid that your loved one will have another stroke or will not be able to accept or overcome disabilities. You may worry that you are not prepared to...
Tyrone Said:is there any good therapy if you,vie had a stroke and it affects your speech?We Answered:Yes you can be referred to a speech therapist after you have a stroke. Referral is usually done by the doctor as part of the post stroke recovery along with physical therapy and occupational therapy. Please read this article for more info:
http://stroke.about.com/od/rehabilitatio…Loretta Said:Please help! stroke therapy for family member?We Answered:The speech behavior is characteristic of what is called "global aphasia" and is not particularly amenable to treatment, even in the early months following the stroke. In such cases, speech won't recover; especially...
Alex Said:does anyone study speech and language therapy at unoversity?We Answered:What's a unoversity?Frederick Said:study speech therapy or law?We Answered:well really you just want to pursue the one you are more passionate about, because you will most likely be doing that for most of your life. However i think Law is more respected, money and challenging. and of course if you like it, it will be enjoyable. But you must go after what you really like.Corey Said:What is the best country outside of America for studying speech therapy?We Answered:Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, and Great Britain all have well-repected speech pathology programs....
Cathy Said:STUTTERING HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SPEECH HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!j;?We Answered:Being in a new environment with so many new things, new people, new stressors, fears, worries, etc has brought the stuttering on most likely. You can work through it. Your best bet is to go to the professor during office hours and let him/her know that you stutter and even when you know the answer, the words just won't come out when asked a question. Print out the brochure from The Stuttering Foundation's web site that is for teachers or the one that has tips for talking with someone who stutters and give...
Jesus Said:My speech is slow and unclear from a TBI. How long should I expect to be in therapy and what results to expect?We Answered:Everyone's recovery is different. Good Luck...
Kristina Said:Am I doing the right thing by leaving my boyfriend : ( ?We Answered:i think your whole "reason" for leaving is a cop out...
you love him? but you are going to leave him instead of looking at yourself and saying "i can be better"...then making better choices...well that is the cop out....
it's because he is a workaholic and doesn't pay attention to you that you act out? are you an adult? can you make choices based on what's good for you? he has no control over choices you make..good or bad..
if you want to leave because something is...
Cynthia Said:Psychology/Therapy game suggestions?We Answered:Use Uno cards and the color feelings (yellow=happy, blue=sad, green=anxious, red=mad) and every time they lay a card down they have to talk about something that made them either happy, sad, anxious or mad.Ross Said:I need help with an english text...?We Answered:Today is Tuesday, 20. April. I have tried to send an answer to your question, but Yahoo! Answers has mysteriously broken down. I spent about an hour and a half typing my answer into this box, and when I pressed "Submit", it wouldn't work. I shall try again tomorrow. I hope that you can wait...
Brittany Said:Toddler Speech Delay.. help?We Answered:My son (Jacob) is 2 and he is also in speech therapy. He has been in since September, so it's only been almost 3 months that he's been getting speech. He is making improvements already. He is saying parts of animal sounds, some vowel and consonant sounds, and uses some sign language. His speech teacher is wonderful and Jacob really likes her. She comes to our home 2 times a week for an hour each time. She also gives me "homework" to do with him...usually to work on a...
Carol Said:when should you start to consider speech therapy for you're toddler?We Answered:A 2.5-year-old should have a vocabulary of at least 50 words. She also should be able to combine two words in phrases and imitate three-word phrases with ease. You also have to look into not only how she EXPRESSES herself, but how she UNDERSTANDS language. Many parents/caregivers don't realize that language, as a whole, has two components. If they child is not processing language properly, then she will also not express words appropriately.
You should also look into having her hearing checked. Does she have a hearing of...
Bruce Said:Tongue-tied 9 month old, what would you do?We Answered:my friend was tongue tied and didnt have the surgery until she was 13 when she had to get braces. i didnt know that it could cause speech disabilities. she didnt have any.
anesthesia is not bad at all. ive been put under for all the surgeries ive had my life. he will just feel tired the day of surgery and most likely sleep through the whole day.
i had surgery when i 4 to get a lymph node removed but i dont remember any pain. i do remember being in the...
Mattie Said:I have a speech problem. Can anyone help?We Answered:It sounds to me from the reactions you are getting from the surgeons that they are not optimistic they can fix the problem. So continue to look intio the therapies. I suppose you have explored every possible therapy - including all those that you can research on line. There must be some therapy groups for this problem that you can contact and who may be able to steer you to other therapies.James Said:Is there any way to Cure or Diagnose a heavy Tongue Thrust aka "Lisp"?We Answered:granted im not a doctor,...
Corey Said:Wanna know the truth about Libra males? Beat us at our own game...?We Answered:Dude no! Why are you telling everybody our Secret!!??
Haha lol no but seriously. This was funny. I find it amazing you would really write all this down just because you were pissed at a libra. Stalker much? J/k. I'm gonna be honest though. Some of this was true - a little bit. But the majority of stuff like paranoia and entertaining suicide and all the narcissistic crap was just...crap. No offense but this whole bio sounds more like you then some other libra....
Karen Said:toddlers with autism...?We Answered:To be honest, I think it is reasonable for you to be concerned. My son has classic autism, with nearly every common symptom other than lack of eye contact/affection. He is extremely loving. Of course, I am not diagnosing your child, but I understand why you would wonder. It is good that you are aware of the signs of autism, and I do think it would be wise to make an appointment with your pediatrician for a professional's input. Just remember that your daughter is who she is with or without any diagnosis. I sincerely hope...
Jon Said:i need help with potty training?We Answered:Potty training is a process that every child is ready for at an age that is unique to him. You can talk to every parent you know with a potty trained child and their story and advice will be different. There is no "shoulds" when it comes to potty training as in "Your son should be potty trained by now." or "Your son should understand what to do." Each child is an individual and your son will be potty trained when the time is right for him. I am...
Karl Said:worried about my 15 months old lack speech?We Answered:By one your child should be saying a handful of words, now does that mean every child will be at that stage no and that doesn't mean there is something wrong with them either. Every child develops differently, my suggestion is to go online and look up baby sign language. Start off slow teach your daughter a simple sign like more when she wants more juice or something. As you show her the sign say the word. At first help her take her hands in yours and teach her how to...
Felicia Said:What type of equipment is used in Speech Therapy?We Answered:Depends on the age of the patient,the severity of speech problem, other physical,mental problems.There are too many variables to answer this questions easily or accurately.
My daughter had tooth brushes,pop cycle sticks,mirrors,pieces of different shaped rubber,gum,candy,balloon(to make the oo sound(blowing it)etc...
The therapist used many different kinds of things for the different sounds.The different shapes helped shape her mouth for the sounds.Becky Said:What type of speech disorder is this?We Answered:Sounds like something on the Autism Spectrum or perhaps Child Disintegrative Disorder. You can have an ASD and be perfectly "normal." ...
Alma Said:should i go to a top university or just an average vocational one?We Answered:From my own experiences;
do not listen to other people about 'full potential', you have to choose something that you want to do because, because you are the one who's going to be doing it for 3 to 5 years.
And other thing, if I've learnt one things its to ignore league tables, they mean nothing. Open days are the best way, as you're seeing the tutors who are going to be teaching you and the Uni. How can a league table tell you how well you are...
Keith Said:how can i treat vocal nodules on my vocal cord? can anybody knows home remedies for vocal nodules?We Answered:yes vocal nodules are usually asymptomatic that is not troblesome
u can try saline gargles or betadine gargles. the best is voice rest. you need not worry as very few if ever give any long term problems
voice rest is mustMarshall Said:Is nodule reaccurance prevelant after voice surgery (laryngoscopy by laser)?We Answered:You need to get checked again. You should have a biopsy done if you have re-growth. You might have done some kind of damage...
Maria Said:what is the best way to do speech and language therapy?We Answered:Besides seeing a real therapist of some kind, it might be helpful to do group therapy...this way you can work together at changing your speech/language. Practicing always helps...
Aaron Said:what program do I take in University for Speech pathology?We Answered:Go to the caspla.ca to get all your questions addressed.Miriam Said:How do i know if a school is accredited for Speech Pathology undergraduate?We Answered:Its best to major as an undergrad in speech pathology.Erika Said:Can I get a masters degree in speech pathology with a bachelors in communications?We Answered:You sure can, but you would have to take what they call "leveling" courses which are basically prerequisites that will give you a background in communication disorders and sciences or speech, language and hearing sciences (these are what most speech-language pathology undergrad...
Sara Said:How do I begin group speech therapy with elementary students?We Answered:You already hit it on the head. Start by continuing with their current goals, schedules, and activities. Begin informal assessments immediately. Follow shortly with some concrete, and perhaps, formal assessments. This will help you to improve what is already in place. Give it time. As the data comes in, you will know what the students need.Andre Said:Can someone help me with my speech/writing problems? Thanks [Long]?We Answered:You seem to know and describe your problems very well. I would suggest first that you see...
Pearl Said:What jobs are available to Speech Therapy grads who have not yet gotten a Master's degree? Any at all?We Answered:SLP Assistant
Teacher's Aid
Teach for America Teacher
School Secretary
Nursing home employee/tech
Tutor
Babysitter
Daycare employee
Personal Assistant for someone with a disability
These positions can all give you valuable experience working with populations that you may see as an SLP. Also, if you work in a school or nursing home, you may get the opportunity to observe a real-world SLP at work.
Good luck :)Deanna Said:What age should you start speech therapy?We Answered:I have a son that has a speech problem also. I would suggest calling...
Melinda Said:2nd birthday next month & still not talking?We Answered:Hi, I work with children aged 2-3 and quite a few of my children still don't speak.
Some of them like your son has very good understanding of the world around them but appear to be too lazy to talk, either that or older siblings normally talk for them.
We had a Speech and Language Therapist come in one day to observe a few children and they also went to their homes, we got a lot of feedback from them and activities to do with the children to induce talking.
It did wonders...
Larry Said:10 cool points- how can I tell my close friend, about my depression that I'm having?We Answered:Just explain to your friend what is going wrong in your life in a calm manner. Don't worry if your friend doesn't respond the way you expect, if this friend is really a close friend they will understand eventually and help you anyway they can.Lillian Said:Speech disorder/impediment help!!?We Answered:i have hearing and speech problem myself. my family tease me even the people at work do the same. going to speech therapist might not help since it didn't help me after i stop too....