Speech Fluency is a term used in Speech Pathology that describes sounds, syllables, words and phrases when joined together. There are various forms of fluency, whether referred to speaking another language, reading, or singing. Speech fluency adheres to an individual’s ability to speak smoothly and easily. Fluency Disorders Fluency disorders refer to a category of […]
Read BlogWhat is Stuttering Stuttering, or disfluency, is nothing more than a disruption of the normal patterns of speech. Stuttering can take many forms, including the repetition of a sound, the prolonging of certain noises, or an omission can occur in the form of a stop. These are common for children between 2 to 5. Causes […]
Read MoreSpeech-Language Disorders When people think about speech and language they probably associate the two with talking. Although both are centered around communication, they have very different definitions. Speech is defined as the way we say sounds and words. Language is defined as the words we use to share our thoughts and ideas. When a problem […]
Read MoreThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) currently has 198,000 members nationwide. These members range from audiologists, speech-language pathologists, scientists, and students. These members work together to provide effective communication to all. The organization supports its members through research, advanced science, and high standards. The Organization’s History The ASHA was founded in 1925 in New York […]
Read MoreOn March 3 of every year, the World Health Organization holds “World Hearing Day”. This day brings awareness to the importance of ear care, and how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. Every year a theme is decided for the holiday and posters, banners and other infographics are made. Activities and events are held in […]
Read MoreStuttering is a speech disorder characterized by involuntary disruptions to speech which impede the capacity to communicate effectively. The best way to treat stuttering is to tackle the problem at the earliest point possible. The disorder becomes less traceable and far less responsive to treatment during the school years, and by adulthood, stuttering is often […]
Read MoreIf your child stutters, it can affect their confidence when speaking with others. You should think about getting help from a speech-language pathologist, or SLP, as early as possible. Attending to the problem early can help reduce the chances that your child will continue stuttering. You should contact an SLP if any of the following […]
Read MoreSpeech pathology began to get recognition in the 1920s when the American Academy of Speech Correction was formed in 1926. It began to develop over the next twenty years as speech therapy approaches became more widespread. At this time WWII was going on, and soldiers were returning home with brain injuries. This was becoming a […]
Read MoreWhen someone begins to slur their words it can be hard to understand. It may happen every once in a while, or it may begin to become more regular. Speech can become slow, and difficult to get the words that you want to say out. It can also become very fast, and hard to understand […]
Read MoreStuttering affects people of all ages and backgrounds. For some of the more tech-savvy generation of stutterers, there’s good news! Applications on both the Google Play and Apple iTunes store are available for your use. Below are a few examples, for more apps, you can search for “auditory feedback.” Using the apps for phone calls […]
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