Many school districts are contracting with telepractice companies across the nation to serve our students in their academic settings! Thank you Presence Learning for allowing us to share this video! At Best Speech Therapy, PLLC, we offer live, online speech therapy to private clients to address articulation, fluency, voice, and language goals. We serve adults and children in English and Spanish. Schedule an appointment online Now! #bestspeech, #speech, #speechtherapy, #telepr

Many people who have suffered from a stroke or brain injury may be familiar with the term Aphasia but have a hard time understanding what that means for communicating with their loved one. Aphasia is a language based deficit which impacts the person's ability to understand and/or express their thoughts effectively. Aphasia does not affect intelligence. People with Aphasia still have the ability to think and make decisions, but their inability to communicate their feelings, th

Professional voice users such as singers, teachers, lawyers, and anyone who uses their voice excessively during their work day can benefit from a healthy voice. Most of us take our voices for granted until we lose our voice or become hoarse. Even when we are hoarse, many of us will push and strain our voices. Yet, we will stretch before going for a run or warm up before playing a soccer game. We may even play scales before playing an instrument. But how many of us actually wa

My child uses baby talk and it's sooo cute. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. But her teachers are saying she's hard to understand and it can hinder her reading skills. Is that true? Yes... a child who is showing difficulty with pronunciation can indicate that they may develop challenges with learning to read as well as reading comprehension. For younger children, a good rule of thumb to use when concerned about your child's speech is to determine if they can be u

Our speech pathologists and their assistants partner with you to facilitate communication with your loved one. For our adult clients, the team may include the client, the client's caregiver, the SLP, and other professionals. Other professionals include the client's physicians, physical, and occupational therapists, and any other professionals who are assisting with the client's goal to get healthy and regain their independence. A team approach is an effective way to make inf

Have you ever considered how accents affect your perception of people? Take a look at this brief video... Now I want you to reflect upon the following accents and how you feel when you hear them... A. Spanish - influenced English B. Chinese - influenced English C. British English D. Vietnamese - influenced English E. American English F. Hindi - influenced English #bestspeech, #AmericanEnglish, #ESL, #englishaccent

"My baby is 12 months old and he still has not said his first word. What should I do? This is a question often asked by parents. Just because your child hasn't said his first word by his birthday doesn't mean that they are delayed, but it is something to keep an eye on. Below are some ways that parents can encourage children to use language. 1. Don't anticipate your child's needs. Try to let them communicate what they want by using words. 2. Speak slowly and use short phrases

Should I really consider an Accent Training Coach? In this blog post we’ll address a few of the myths about accent modification. Myth 1. I already spent time and money on learning English, an accent class won't teach me anything new. Truth: Accent coaches are experts on pronunciation. They work with people who already speak English fluently. The focus is on speaking English clearly to improve personal and professional relationships that open doors for career advancement. You

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"It is surprising to notice that even from the earliest age, man finds the greatest satisfaction in feeling independent. The exalting feeling of being sufficient to oneself comes as a revelation." - Maria Montessori It sounded like a good idea 4 months ago. People were surprised that we would let a 12 year old and a 7 year old fly alone to visit their aunt and uncle. But I was confident. Naturally, as it got closer, I got more nervous. But a little background about us... we

Why should you try online Speech Therapy for you or your loved one? In this blog post we’ll tell you why you should schedule speech therapy via telepractice. 1. Convenience Easy and Simple! Speech therapy at your fingertips! All you need is computer, laptop, or tablet, a camera and microphone! These days, cameras and microphones are almost always integrated on a computer, laptop, or tablet. You can attend a session from anywhere as long as you have access to the internet. 2.

Speech therapy for articulation involves a lot of work because it's about unlearning bad habits, retraining new habits, and then generalizing those skills to your child's everyday conversation. Traditional speech therapy works for the majority of children who have trouble producing their speech sounds correctly. It's been used since the 1970's and there is plenty of research to back it up. But sometimes traditional speech therapy isn't enough... there are other things that c