Join us for a Continuing Education workshop entitled, “Integrating Fast ForWord: A Program to Improve Processing, Memory, and Attention Skills into your Speech-Language Practice” on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at our office located at 977 Main Street, Watham, MA. The speakers will be Renee Matlock, M.S., CCC-SLP and Heather…
What’s New in Technology to Support Social and Executive Functioning
On July 21, 2015 we hosted Sean Sweeney to present a seminar at Communicative Health Care Associates on the topic of “Applying Technology to Support Social and Executive Functioning.” As a speech-language pathologist with additional background in instructional technology, Sean Sweeney focused this session toward helping participants analyze the features of apps and other resources…
How to Tell If a Child Or Adult Has a Communication Disorder?
Early detection of speech, language, and hearing issues is absolutely critical to improving academic, social, and career outcomes—and improving one’s quality of life at any age. Do you know the early signs of a communication disorder? Child Signs of a Language Disorder Does not smile or interact with others (birth and older) Does not babble…
Concussions from School Sports
Concussion statistics are alarming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year at least 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur either as an isolated injury or along with other injuries. Therapy for students post concussion often involve training to increase speed of information processing, improving working memory, sustaining attention and increasing reaction…
Literacy Resources for Educators and Parents
In the Fall 2010 Massachusetts Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) Voice newsletter, Joan Sedita wrote the article, “Adolescent Literacy: Addressing the Needs of Students in Grades 4-12” and included the following list of resources where educators and parents can find more information about adolescent literacy. AdLit.org, a national multimedia project offering information and resources specifically related to…