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…
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…
The new clinic space is coming along! Will be having my first session in the office this week and I’m so excited!
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.…
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive as a speech-language pathologist is: how long will it take? When will my child be able to _____(fill in the blank)____? This question seems easy enough. However, it’s rather complicated to…
Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings. Schools, hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term residential centers, dementia units, early intervention outreach programs, accent modification businesses, autism-focused centers, mobile swallow study businesses and more. The wide-variety of workplaces for speech…
Reading is one of my favorite ways to spend time. That includes reading myself as well as reading to my children. Not only do I enjoy the story but the extra snuggles are wonderful too! Reading aloud to children is…
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…