What if supporting speech and language started with the body? In this episode, Tristen is joined by speech-language pathologist and yoga teacher Jennifer Schmid to explore how movement, breath, and regulation can directly support communication. Together, they unpack why a calm, organized body creates better conditions for speech and language learning, how yoga-informed strategies can…
As parents, we always want our children to succeed and thrive in every aspect of their life. However, sometimes our children may face challenges that hinder their academic progress. In such a scenario, we must take the necessary steps to help them overcome these challenges. One critical step is having them evaluated for dyslexia or…
Watching your child hit developmental milestones is always an exciting time! Their personalities are developing and their actions are slowly mimicking the world around them. Your child’s speech is no different, so, how do you know if it’s age-appropriate? When children learn to speak they often start with producing the most visible sounds (p, b,…
Vocal nodules are non cancerous growths on the vocal folds. They affect the way a person’s voice sounds. The voice can sound hoarse, lower in pitch, or breathy. They form because of repeated stress on one area of the vocal folds. They often form in pairs. Some causes for vocal nodules include talking loudly, allergies,…
Articulation refers to the movement of speech mechanisms such as the tongue, lips, larynx, teeth, hard palate, nose, etc., These mechanisms may not work properly due to being weak, damaged, or malformed, which causes a speech sound disorder. On the other hand, phonological disorders focus on the predictable rule-based errors in speech. An example of…
What is Apraxia of Speech? Apraxia is a motor speech sound disorder. It is sometimes referred to as Apraxia of Speech (AOS) or Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Apraxia is neurological meaning that it affects the brain pathways involved in planning the sequence of movements needed to produce speech. The brain knows what it wants…