Pediatric Speech Therapy
The difference in treatment of literacy impairments by a speech language pathologist are many. I have struggled with defining these differences when parents have asked–not because they don’t exist, but because it’s difficult to describe what I am doing that…
Nearly everyday, I work with children who are struggling with learning to read. For some, they are years behind on their ability to read. For others, their struggle became obvious earlier and they are not considered to be as behind…
Function matters to all body parts. Function allows us to complete and achieve many activities. Functioning legs allow us to run. Functioning hands allow us to write. The same applies to the function of the tongue and lips. Their function…
During these strange times, it is so nice to see all of the smiling faces of patients every day! I hear their laughter and we spend our sessions exchanging stories and sharing in conversation. It’s not the way we normally…
I’m moving! It’s finalized and I picked up the keys today! In the coming months I’ll be working to ready this new office space located in the Village business and shopping district of Grosse Pointe. I’m above the children’s clothing…
I love to learn and I’m in a profession that requires continual education. This relationship works out well. I am doing professional development and continuing education courses all the time. Some I complete in a webinar format or online series.…
There are ways to help your child develop speech and language skills way before they are actually talking to you. Children learn through their every day environment–that means from their interactions with you, extended relatives, siblings, babysitters and other caregivers.…
I’m a speech-language pathologist and a former journalist. I love both. I’m fortunate in that respect. I choose two careers that have allowed me to work with people and two careers that offered me the chance to help others. Frequently…
Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am a mom, a speech-language pathologist, a former journalist, a wife, a daughter, a sister and an avid reader to name a few of the roles/titles associated with me. I’m a…