Pediatric Speech Therapy
The difference in treatment of literacy impairments by a speech language pathologist are many. I have struggled with defining these differences when parents have asked–not because they don’t exist, but because it’s difficult to describe what I am doing that…
Nearly everyday, I work with children who are struggling with learning to read. For some, they are years behind on their ability to read. For others, their struggle became obvious earlier and they are not considered to be as behind…
During these strange times, it is so nice to see all of the smiling faces of patients every day! I hear their laughter and we spend our sessions exchanging stories and sharing in conversation. It’s not the way we normally…
Right now, there are so many digital and online recommendations being made available. There is much generosity happening by authors, musicians, artists, museums, organizations, and the list continues. It’s wonderful. Honestly, though it’s also a bit over-whelming. Especially for parents…
The new clinic space is coming along! Will be having my first session in the office this week and I’m so excited!
I love to learn and I’m in a profession that requires continual education. This relationship works out well. I am doing professional development and continuing education courses all the time. Some I complete in a webinar format or online series.…
Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings. Schools, hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term residential centers, dementia units, early intervention outreach programs, accent modification businesses, autism-focused centers, mobile swallow study businesses and more. The wide-variety of workplaces for speech…
I’m a speech-language pathologist and a former journalist. I love both. I’m fortunate in that respect. I choose two careers that have allowed me to work with people and two careers that offered me the chance to help others. Frequently…
Reading is one of my favorite ways to spend time. That includes reading myself as well as reading to my children. Not only do I enjoy the story but the extra snuggles are wonderful too! Reading aloud to children is…
Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am a mom, a speech-language pathologist, a former journalist, a wife, a daughter, a sister and an avid reader to name a few of the roles/titles associated with me. I’m a…