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The Emotional Impact of Alzheimer’s on Communication
When we think about Alzheimer's Disease, we often focus on the physical and cognitive changes that occur as the disease progresses. But what about the emotional and social changes that happen as well? Communication is one of the most powerful human connections we...
From Attention to Language: The Complexities of ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can make it challenging for individuals to function in various...
When to Seek Help for Your Child’s Speech and Language Development
If you have concerns about your child's speech and language skills, it may be time to consider a speech-language assessment. Keep in mind that all children develop at their own pace, and it is normal for some children to take longer to start talking or have difficulty...
Expanding Their Words
You are reading a farm book with your 2-year-old. You point to a cow and ask, "what is this?" We may not realize, but whether it's looking at books or playing we're constantly quizzing in those toddler years. We mean no harm; on...
Language Disorders in Adolescents: Is it Just Dyslexia?
Abstract: It is imperative to find an intervention that will be able to remediate the areas of weakness for those children who present with a developmental language disorder. Current research suggests that focused intervention can show/produce improvements to elicit...
Everyday Activities Can Promote Language Learning
Daily activities provide many opportunities to develop your child’s language skills. iPads and television are entertaining, but they aren’t engaging in a back-and-forth communication exchange that promotes learning expressive language skills. Instead, time would be...
Communication: It’s More Than Just Words
When parents bring their bundle of joy home from the hospital, they have no idea who that littleperson will become. The amazing thing about children and young brains is that they areremarkably resilient. Even when presented with difficulty in learning verbal...
Why Use Nursery Rhymes?
Rhyming is one of the earliest phonemic awareness skills to develop in young children and nursery rhymes are great fun. Children have always enjoyed the silliness of rhymes…..the sillier the better. Nursery rhymes introduce our children to a cast of characters who are...
Power of Play
When we think of learning, we don’t often equate that with play. Child play means just that; something that children engage in that is not as serious or important as work, academic learning, or growing in other areas of life. However, play is an incredibly powerful...
Lets Take a Walk
Spring has come to Fresno, and the warm sunny days beckon us outdoors. Walks in our green environment can do many things to improve overall body health. For example, walks can help us reduce stress and blood pressure and improve feelings of well-being, decreasing...