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Category: Speech Therapy
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What are Augmentative Communication Devices?
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a term used to describe forms of communication other than speaking. AAC encompasses a variety of communication strategies from sign language, picture cards, and picture boards to various mobile apps and high-tech speech generating devices. These forms of communication allow children with complex communication needs to interact with the…
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Understanding Language Development Milestones
What is language? How many words should my child be saying? What is a communication disorder? What is early intervention? How do I know if my child needs intervention? These are just some common questions parents raise when they become concerned about their child’s communication skills. Understanding when and how children are expected to communicate…
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How Long Does it Take for Speech Therapy to Work?
Often when we think of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the image of a school-age child comes to mind. We visualize a child with a lisp, stutter, or another difficulty with pronunciations of words. With May being Better Hearing and Speech Awareness Month, we’d like to share some of the ways both kids AND adults can…
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For Families: Physical Therapy During Coronavirus
Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy for your Family during Coronavirus Although your little ones may be out of school due to closures caused by the coronavirus disease, our pediatric clinics, and orthopedic clinics are open and here to help in any way possible. The Department of Homeland Security believes that Speech, Physical, and Occupational therapy…
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HomeSTEP: Therapy at Home with the Ivy Rehab Network
The Ivy Rehab Network is now offering home-based care! HomeSTEP is their innovative, home-based care program that allows our therapists to be there for your rehabilitation needs, both “where you need it” and “when you need it.” We know that during the current COVID-19 pandemic, patients may require being seen in their homes rather than…
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Virtual Care & Telehealth Now Available
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, and its network of partners across the country, are proud to announce the launch of virtual care, telehealth solutions for physical and occupational therapy visits. Our telehealth offerings will enable our dedicated clinicians to provide our patients with an effective, remote, safe, and highly accessible option to continue receiving care during the COVID-19…
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Speech Therapy is More Than Just Speech
A lot of people think of speech therapy as just for children with a lisp or stutter. Slurred speech, delayed speech, stuttering, and communication difficulty are common reasons you might seek out a speech-language pathologist. But really, how does speech therapy work? These specially trained therapists can help restore your ability to swallow, improve a…
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A New Year Resolution – Keep Your Voice Healthy, Too!
By Randy Wanttaja, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist at Southeastern Physical Therapy’s Kempsville clinic in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With the new year approaching, it seems that everybody is trying to get on a plan to eat healthier and get back into their exercise routines. But one part of the body that many of us tend to neglect is…
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What is Aphasia? Facts, Symptoms, and Tips for Communication
River Steinberg, a speech therapy graduate student clinician from Ivy Rehab partner clinic, Southeastern Physical Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA, defines aphasia as well as facts, symptoms, and tips to help communicate: What is Aphasia? After a person has experienced a stroke, it is likely they may have some difficulty in everyday functioning afterward while healing. The…
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Finding Your Voice Again with Speech-Language Pathologists
Often when we think of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the image of a school-age child comes to mind. We visualize a child with a lisp, stutter or another difficulty with pronunciations of words. With May being Better Hearing and Speech Awareness Month, we’d like to share some of the ways both kids AND adults can…