Early Word Learning in Children with Autism Sprectrum Disorder and Early Predicate Development in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Synopsis: •• Children with autism learn words in the same sequence or pattern as typically developing children—they just learn words more slowly. •• Speech-language pathologists and other professionals can use typical vocabulary development to guide the goals they set during early intervention. •• Early treatment should focus on teaching action and descriptive words (also known […]

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The Importance of Production Frequency in Therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech

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Research Denice Michelle Edeala Christina Elke Gildersleeve-Neumanna a Portland State University, Portland, OR Correspondence to Christina Elke Gildersleeve-Neumann: cegn@pdx.edu Purpose: This study explores the importance of production frequency during speech therapy to determine whether more practice of speech targets leads to increased performance within a treatment session, as well as to motor learning, in the […]

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Two and Three Year Olds’ Use of Intentions and Language When Remembering Complex Events

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Abstract: Toddlers are able to reproduce simple arbitrary actions and are capable of making inferences about an actor’s intended behavior when a simple action is ambiguous. When imitating a complex event sequence, toddlers are able to use their understanding of an actor’s intentions, but those intentions must be clear prior to the demonstration. Two-year-olds are […]

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Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

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Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are professionals who evaluate and treat people who have speech, language, or hearing disorders. Working with educators, medical and rehabilitation personnel, psychologists, and social workers, these professionals are usually part of a comprehensive team of rehabilitation specialists. A master’s degree or equivalent is the recognized standard of qualification for speech-language pathologists […]

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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!!!

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It is NOW  better speech and hearing month. If you are feeling concerned about your child’s speech and/or language development, now is the time to get some help. Please contact me to set up an initial appointment! It can never be too early. Early intervention is the key!

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Welcome to the Grand Opening of this Site!!!

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Yesterday was the grand opening of this site. After too many hours of extremely hard work, I am glad to say it is finished. Thank you to Cynthia nd Norm Frenett of Green Couch Designs for designing and building the site. They did a fantastic job and were easy to work with. Please feel free […]

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Temporal Processing Performance, Reading Performance, and Auditory Processing Disorder in Learning-Impaired Children and Controls

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Kerry M.M. WalkerDavid K. BrownCarrie ScarffCharlene WatsonPatricia MuirDennis P. Phillips Discussion Several studies have suggested that auditory processing Disorders (APD), as defined by standard clinical testing, can be associated with or contribute to the development of generalized learning disabilities (Pinheiro, 1977; Willeford, 1977), as well as more specific reading, language, and attention deficit disorders (Cacace […]

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