Does your voice “sound like you”?
Voices can change for a variety of reasons, like age, overuse (very common), medical issues like reflux or chronic cough. Sometimes a person just doesn’t like the way their voice sounds. Are the voice changes a problem? Maybe. Does your throat hurt from speaking? Does your voice make it difficult to have a conversation in
Echolalia: Imitating and Repeating Words Is Not Always A Red Flag For Autism
Children often imitate those in their surroundings, especially their family members. However, what if they’re always imitating you or repeating what you say? What if they’re repeating the lines of a favorite movie? What if they never answer the simple questions you ask of them? Is this something you need to be mindful of? Should
5 Fun Ways to Talk About The Weather
Talking about the weather is a great way to introduce new language for children – after all, what’s more exciting to talk about than putting on rubber boots and jumping in muddy puddles?! Here are 5 fun ways that you can start talking about the weather with your children. 1. Talk about the weather every
Parkinson’s Voice Problems – How to help
What’s the best voice treatment for Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease affects nearly one million people in the United States. One of the early signs of Parkinson’s is a change in voice. The voice may become soft or hoarse. It’s a common symptom early in the disease and worsens as the disease progresses. A soft voice can make it difficult to
Will Insurance Cover Speech Therapy?
Will Insurance Cover Speech Therapy? The answer to the question of insurance coverage for speech therapy is unfortunately, “it depends”. The good news, though: there are many types of speech therapy that are covered by most health insurance plans. Here’s what you need to know about insurance coverage for your child’s speech therapy: Check With