Speech Therapy Blog for Children & Parents | Oconomowoc, WI | 53066
Browse through the blog articles written by Jann Fujimoto in Oconomowoc, WI with tips & advice to help parents & children with language issues
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), developmental impairments are on the rise among children and young people aged 3 to 17. The recent surveys show that 17% of children this age in the United States have a developmental disability. Developmental disabilities refer to […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), developmental impairments are on the rise among children and young people aged 3 to 17. The recent surveys show that 17% of children this age in the United States have a developmental disability. Developmental disabilities refer to conditions characterized by … [Read more...]
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association defines telepractice as “the application of telecommunications technology to the delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client or clinician to clinician for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation.” SpeechWorks has provided speech-language therapy services through telepractice since 2014 to individuals and school districts […]
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association defines telepractice as "the application of telecommunications technology to the delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client or clinician to clinician for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation." SpeechWorks has provided speech-language therapy services through … [Read more...]
If you or your pediatrician has concerns about your toddler’s speech-language development, early intervention is important to helping a toddler’s growth and development. When a toddler has a speech-language delay, parents sometimes wait until the next well-check doctor’s appointment to express their concern or wait until the child “grows out of it.” If you think […]
If you or your pediatrician has concerns about your toddler's speech-language development, early intervention is important to helping a toddler's growth and development. When a toddler has a speech-language delay, parents sometimes wait until the next well-check doctor's appointment to express their concern or wait until the child "grows out of it." If you think about it, waiting 6 months for … [Read more...]
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. Development of strong communication skills is extremely important—and parents anxiously await their child’s first words. Yet common misconceptions remain. One is […]
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. Development of strong communication skills is extremely important—and parents anxiously await their child’s first words. Yet common misconceptions remain. One … [Read more...]
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. SpeechWorks offers timely guidance for families because May is recognized nationally as Better Hearing & Speech Month. “Development of strong communication […]
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. SpeechWorks offers timely guidance for families because May is recognized nationally as Better Hearing & Speech Month. “Development of strong communication … [Read more...]
RESCA-ELD Testing SpeechWorks partners with test publishing companies to develop tests. Before a test can be released, the publishing companies have to “test the test” to make sure the questions are fair. This involves having thousands of individuals in the United States “test the test.” That’s where SpeechWorks needs your help. Between now and June […]
RESCA-ELD Testing SpeechWorks partners with test publishing companies to develop tests. Before a test can be released, the publishing companies have to "test the test" to make sure the questions are fair. This involves having thousands of individuals in the United States "test the test." That's where SpeechWorks needs your help. Between now and June 15, we're looking for children ages 18 … [Read more...]
Speech, language and hearing disorders often go undetected and untreated for too long. With 11% of children ages 3–6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder—and almost 15% of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss—communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing & […]
Speech, language and hearing disorders often go undetected and untreated for too long. With 11% of children ages 3–6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder—and almost 15% of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss—communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing & Speech Month, … [Read more...]
Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently added 850 words to their dictionary. I knew that I was a “wordie,” but now it is official and in the dictionary. A few years ago, I heard Merriam-Wester lexicographer Kory Stamper speak at Chicago Ideas Week. She explained the process of how a word gets into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Even though […]
Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently added 850 words to their dictionary. I knew that I was a “wordie,” but now it is official and in the dictionary. A few years ago, I heard Merriam-Wester lexicographer Kory Stamper speak at Chicago Ideas Week. She explained the process of how a word gets into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Even though I didn’t know the official name for a lexicographer was, … [Read more...]
Children are often given formal assessments or standardized tests to determine their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth. Test results may be used to determine if a child qualifies for speech-language therapy services and to determine what areas to target. But really, what do standard scores, raw scores, age-equivalents and percentile ranks all mean? Raw […]
Children are often given formal assessments or standardized tests to determine their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth. Test results may be used to determine if a child qualifies for speech-language therapy services and to determine what areas to target. But really, what do standard scores, raw scores, age-equivalents and percentile ranks all mean? Raw scores A raw score … [Read more...]
