by Everett Van Buskirk | Apr 10, 2014 | Adults, Healthcare, Speech Therapy
I first noticed something was wrong with the left side of my body when I was at a 50s summer concert with my wife Donna. We were holding hands and she noticed my hand tremor; she asked me about it and I blew it off and told her that it happened once in awhile. She...
by Courtney Caruso | Nov 28, 2013 | Activities, Children, Early Intervention, School, Speech Therapy
I often get asked about the best toys and gadgets to stimulate communication in children. And, although I do have some favorites, communication occurs everywhere, everyday (#CommunicateEverywhere). No special gadgets or gizmos are needed. So keep your money in your...
by Courtney Caruso | Oct 25, 2013 | Accent modification, Bilingualism, Children, Early Intervention, School, Speech Therapy
About two years ago, I wrote an article entitled To Be Bilingual: That is the Answer, Not the Question for in the NJ Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s publication VOICES. This article aimed to debunk myths about bilingualism that are spreading like wildfire around...
by Courtney Caruso | Oct 18, 2013 | Assessment, Autism, Children, Early Intervention, Speech Therapy
Thank you for visiting the Liberty Speech Associates LLC blog! Today I’m excited to write my first post. This post is about the New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS). After presenting to families and teachers at a local daycare, it has come to my...
