Parents are often the first to suspect their child has a reading problem. An expert alerts parents to some of the earliest indicators of a reading difficulty. A parent may be the first person in a child’s life to recognize a reading problem. A parent’s observation is critical because some of the earliest signs that […]
[Source: Reuters] Researchers studying autistic toddlers have discovered their brain activity appears to be out of sync at a very early stage — a finding that sheds light on the biology of the condition and may help in earlier diagnosis. In research published in the journal Neuron, scientists in Israel used functional magnetic resonance imaging […]
On Twitter today, someone wrote, “9 year olds today have: Facebook, twitter, luxurious phones and ipods. When I was their age, I had a coloring book, crayons,? & imagination”. This comment saddened me because I believe it is up to us to decide how to parent our children. If a parent allows his/her child to […]
By: E. Charles Healey, Lisa Scott Trautman, and James Panico [Source: MNSU.edu] A basic component of most stuttering therapy programs is manipulation of the length and grammatical complexity of client utterances (Healey, Norris, Scott Trautman, & Susca, 1999). For example, Ryan and Ryan (1995) reported that a fluency-shaping treatment program based on a gradual increase […]
Does your child have challenges transitioning from one activity to the next? How about from one schedule to the next, like commencing and participating in summer vacation and all of the new activities? If so, I have a few tips for you!!!! Create a well illustrated story of the new event- (This will prepare him/her for the […]
Environmental health and autism experts Tuesday called for reform of the outdated U.S. law regulating chemicals, the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976. They warned that the recent sharp rise in autism is likely due, in part, to the cocktail of toxic chemicals that pregnant women, fetuses, babies and young children encounter. “Lead, mercury, and […]
What do you mean by developing ‘attention’?Attention is ‘the ability to focus on, stay interested in and respond to the things we see, feel, hear and experience’. Why is it important?It is not unusual for young children to have a short span of attention. Working on ‘attention’ aims to extend the time a child is […]
A technology that monitors electrical activity in the brain could help identify infants who will go on to develop autism, scientists say. The technology, known as electroencephalography, or EEG, is also providing hints about precisely how autism affects the brain and which therapies are likely to help children with autism spectrum disorders. “Right now, the […]
Exposing deaf or hard of hearing children to signed or spoken language early is critical to their ability to learn a language. That’s one of the findings of a new report from the Government Accountability Office. But there are some obstacles to providing quality early intervention for all children with hearing problems as well as […]
The goal of speech therapy is simple enough — improved skills that will allow your child to communicate more effectively. There are other benefits as well. These can include: •Improvement in the ability to understand and express thoughts, ideas and feelings •Intelligible speech so your child is understood by others •Increased ability to problem-solve in […]
BC Speech, Language and Communication is a speech-language pathology practice manned by sole practitioner, Jill Topp. Jill has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1992. She believes that operating as part of a team with other professionals and/or family members is the best way to help her clientele achieve their potential. Jill is committed to a standard of excellence and provides highly individualized, personal care to each of her clients.
Clientele with the following challenges are seen at BC Speech, Language and Communication: Autism, developmental delays, cognitive delays, learning disabilities, hearing loss, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Apraxia/Dyspraxia of Speech, Attention Deficit Disorder, emotional and behavioral problems, cleft palates/lips, various syndromes, prenatal exposure to drugs and/or alcohol, English as a second language issues, and specific speech/language delays.