Category: Therapy

SLP Assistant Dissects Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder 

and How to Support Kids with this Condition 

Among the many neurological conditions affecting speech, mixed receptive-expressive language disorder is the type that impacts both understanding language and its verbal expression. In this case, an SLP assistant explains that children may have difficulty understanding conversations as well as communicating ideas. As such, these challenges make learning and everyday communication difficult. However, just like autism, every child experiences the disorder differently.… Read More

Conversations, Discussions, Sharing Secrets: Words Help Children Converse Better

Children develop confidence and friendships through meaningful conversations. Exchanging ideas also aids learning and emotional development. That is why having conversations, sharing secret words, and everyday discussions is essential for kids to learn how to say what they think. At the same time, it also opens up a way for them to understand others better. Moreover, developing these skills is useful at school, at home, and in the community.… Read More

The Emotional Side of Speech Therapy that SLP Assistants Want Families to Know

Speech therapy is more than just about helping build a child’s communication skills. It also impacts the emotional health of a child. SLP assistants explain that kids may become frustrated when they are unable to communicate effectively. Thus, affecting self-confidence and social interaction. In these cases, children react to communication difficulties in unique ways. While some become quiet in unfamiliar situations, others, on the other hand, may show frustration through their behavior.… Read More

Reducing Anxiety Around Speaking in Groups

A lot of people, young and old, are anxious when they speak in public. Although this is normal for everyone, kids’ anxiety from having to do this is usually far greater. Speaking in public hits differently compared to when two can talk, face to face. As a result, if the stress keeps them from participating, they may be kept out of conversations in a social group or affect activities in school. … Read More

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Toronto SLPs Explain Why Speech Issues Make Things Worse

For a lot of kids, learning how to speak and express what they feel happens gradually and in regular progression as they mature. As they grow, their words enable them to connect with friends, family members, and teachers. However, there are also those children living with autism spectrum disorder wherein for most, communication does not develop in the same way. Toronto SLPs explains that because of this, expressing simple needs, thoughts, or emotions becomes a constant struggle, affecting many areas of their lives.… Read More