At rest, the normal position of our mouth should be teeth slightly apart and our tongue tip resting on the roof of our mouth just behind our front two teeth. This puts our articulators, ( our lips, teeth, and tongue) in an ideal position to form the wide range of speech sounds required when it …

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Many children love splashing and playing in the pool during summertime or playing with toys in the bath. Did you know, however, that time in the water can actually have huge benefits on a child’s speech and language? Not only do many children with sensory issues feel calmer in the water, playing in the pool …

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The good news is NO! Alternative and augmentative communication, or AAC, is any type of communication other than verbal speech. There are many types of AAC, including pictures, sign language, communication applications on iPads and other devices, and even eye gaze systems. A speech-language pathologist may recommend AAC for many different populations, including individuals with …

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When most people think of a speech-language pathologist, they think of the treatment of speech sound production disorders. However, speech-pathologists are experts in many different communication and swallowing disorders. Here are five things you may not know a speech-language pathologist can treat. Swallowing: Speech-language pathologists are trained to recognize and treat the signs and symptoms …

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