Rehabilitative care is arguably one of the most important aspects of patient care. Every year, millions of Americans face healthcare challenges that require rehabilitative care, such as brain injuries, mobility issues, or chronic pain. These individuals may have experienced a traumatic event such as a stroke, an automobile accident that caused long-lasting impairments, or they […]

Our abilities to speak, swallow, pronounce, and articulate words ease communication and make our everyday lives more straightforward. However, for a wide array of reasons — ranging from a cleft palate at birth to brain injury or stroke — communication disorders affect approximately 40 million Americans, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In addition, 1

How humans communicate sets them apart from all lifeforms on earth. Humans have developed thousands of complex languages, in addition to the ability to communicate through body language, tone, and expression. Human communication is capable of portraying deep, complex thoughts and emotions, ranging from feelings to innovative ideas and mathematical formulations. We rely on human

You likely already know someone who is affected by a hearing or speech-language disorder. According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, 48 million people in the U.S. are affected by hearing loss. Additionally, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, roughly 7.5 million Americans have trouble using their voices. An

On the evening of September 3, 1939 — the day the United Kingdom declared war on Germany — King George VI delivered a speech to the people of his country. He began, “In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household of my peoples, both at home and

The demand for quality audiology care is growing. Studies indicate that 20% of Americans have some sort of hearing loss. It’s not just a domestic challenge, either: Hearing loss increased by 44% around the globe from 2000 to 2015. To put this in perspective, there are more people living with hearing loss than there are

Tables of Contents What Is a Speech Impediment? Types of Speech Disorders Speech Impediment Causes How to Fix a Speech Impediment Making a Difference in Speech Disorders Communication is a cornerstone of human relationships. When an individual struggles to verbalize information, thoughts, and feelings, it can cause major barriers in personal, learning, and business interactions.

Table of Contents What Is Receptive Language? How Do You Identify Receptive Language Disorder? Strategies to Improve Receptive Language Disorder Receptive Language Activities What Types of Receptive Language Therapy Exist?  Be Proactive in Addressing Receptive Language Disorder Children are born ready to learn a language — and, by age 5, most people can easily express