The Speech Therapy department at CWJR is trained in a variety of specialized programs, including the Hanen approach, reflex integration, Vital Stim, and specialized feeding courses.
Conversation is an important part of everyday life. This provides us with the opportunity to interact and connect with those around us. No matter who it is we are talking to, we can use the same set of skills to keep the conversation going. These skills can be nonverbal (things we do not say but […]
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With so many phone and video meetings, plus talking through a mask, my vocal folds have been feeling hoarse and tired from speaking loudly and hydrating less. Follow these tips to avoid damage and keep your vocal folds healthy and comfortable.
Emotions often can be difficult to handle especially for children as they are often facing many things for the first time. Now more than ever it is important to demonstrate empathy and encourage social emotional health in the children in our lives. This can be a daunting task as this is something that is typically
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If you or a loved one went through a diagnosis of COVID-19 and were hospitalized you may be finding yourself wanting to get back to your life prior to this diagnosis; an SLP can be a valuable member of your care team in achieving this goal.
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Our words are powerful in many ways. So powerful that they can even help us make pictures within our minds! One area that I love to incorporate when working on language is called visual imagery.
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Play based therapy is a great way to have fun with your kiddos while also helping them improve language skills! Read more about two activities you can do while you’re at home
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At CWJR, we work with patients who have various neurological and orthopedic conditions. Therapy has many benefits to both physical and emotional health. Read more about it below.
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As your time staying home continues, you may have already finished your original list of activities and worksheets, and you’re now trying to figure out how to keep yourself or your child busy. Below is a list of resources, activities, and ideas for young children to adults that may be relevant for you or your
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Talking about children’s emotional health is important throughout their childhood. By working on skills such as sharing, playing, and waiting are just a few of the ways you can help build social skills with your child.
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If you have had a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological damage such as cerebral palsy, you may have dysphagia. Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder, which means that something about how you bite, chew, or swallow food is not working properly. This can allow food to go down the airway into the lungs instead
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