by Courtney Caruso | Sep 20, 2017 | Adults, Aphasia, Speech Therapy, Stroke
Today’s blog post is all about stroke – signs, risks, and types. Signs Many individuals don’t realize that they are having a stroke because they don’t know the signs. Therefore, it’s important that you know them. Three signature signs are: facial...
by Courtney Caruso | Sep 12, 2017 | Adults, Aphasia, Assessment, Healthcare, Stroke
Adults may undergo speech and language evaluations for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, difficulty pronouncing sounds or words, speaking clearly, retrieving and using familiar words, understanding words they hear, speaking fluently,...
by Courtney Caruso | Sep 4, 2017 | Adults, Children, Stuttering
School is finally back in session! With every new school year come new stresses, expectations, and faces. In speaking to a few teacher colleagues and friends, it’s become apparent that teachers are often not taught how to communicate with students with...
by Courtney Caruso | Aug 28, 2017 | Children, Early Intervention, Speech Therapy
The first 3 years of a child’s life are crucial to overall development. A lot of changes occur in just 3 short years. For example, a child begins walking, talking, and developing a unique personality. It can be an exciting time for families as they watch their...
by Courtney Caruso | Aug 12, 2017 | Assessment, Children, Speech Therapy
Although all speech-language pathologists structure their evaluations a little differently, there are crucial components that should be expected as part of all pediatric speech and language evaluations. These components include a family interview, an oral mechanism...
