Akron speech therapist
Tech & Talk: How AAC with Speech Therapy Empowers Nonverbal Kids
Communication is fundamental to human connection. Yet for children who are nonverbal, expressing thoughts and needs can be a significant challenge. For many of these children, our Brecksville speech therapists often incorporate the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)…
Speech Therapist: Why You Should Read Your Kid That Same Book Over & Over – Even if it Drives You Crazy
Ever find yourself grumbling, “Not that book again” as your little one waves the same tattered story at you for the 17th night in a row? Rest assured, you’re not alone. Ask pretty much any pediatric speech therapist at our…
Akron Speech Therapy Techniques for Nonverbal Children
October is AAC Awareness Month. AAC stands for “Augmentative and Alternative Communication,” and its central to our Akron speech therapy team’s approach to treating nonverbal children. At our multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic, we understand that communication is a critical part…
New to Speech Therapy? 6 Questions for Your Child’s Akron Speech Therapist
Is your child brand new to speech therapy? Everyone starts somewhere. Here, we offer 6 questions to ask your child’s Akron speech therapist to give you a better understanding of what’s next and how you can best support your child’s…
Akron Speech Therapist Tips for That Tricky “R” Sound
“Arrgh, matey!” Did you know the R sound has as many as 32 sound type variations in the English North American accent. As any Akron speech therapists can tell you, R is one of the most commonly used sounds in…
Ask an Akron Speech Therapist: Does My Child’s Lisp Need Treatment?
Many adults are charmed by a young child’s lisp, finding it adorable when they mispronounce their s’s and z’s. If you ask an Akron speech therapist, most kids do outgrow these miscommunications. However, there may come a time when a…