What does it mean to be a spectrum disorder?
A common misunderstanding of ASD is what it means when a person says autism is a spectrum disorder. Many people will picture a linear...
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SpeechEase Team
- Aug 26
- 2 min
What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Childhood apraxia of speech, also known as CAS, can be defined as a neurological disorder that affects the planning process of speech...
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SpeechEase Team
- Jun 23
- 2 min
How to Identify and Support Gestalt Language Learners
It can be concerning as a parent or caregiver when you notice your child seems to be learning and producing language in a different way...
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SpeechEase Team
- Apr 26
- 1 min
Music Streaming Apps for Aphasia
How to use music apps to promote functional communication skills Music and singing can be effective therapy tools to practice getting...
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SpeechEase Team
- Apr 11
- 2 min
Exploring the Fallacies of Bilingualism
Our community can be seen as a kaleidoscope that is constantly changing colours and becoming more and more diverse. Just consider some...
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SpeechEase Team
- Mar 3
- 3 min
What is echolalia and why does it happen?
You may have noticed that sometimes your child repeats something you said over and over again in a seemingly meaningless way. This...
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SpeechEase Team
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Visual Support Tools
I was recently watching a video series on visual supports offered by Autism Community Training (ACT). The presenter, Dr. Brenda Fosset,...
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SpeechEase Team
- Jan 1
- 1 min
Is there an effect of simultaneous language exposure on language acquisition?
As a parent or guardian, it can be challenging with feelings of doubt when it comes to language learning; constantly questioning “Should...
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SpeechEase Team
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
What to expect when you’re expecting speech sounds
It is always exciting when your baby starts to make sounds. Little coos and bubbly belly laughs can bring a smile to your face. Piercing...
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SpeechEase Team
- Nov 2, 2021
- 3 min
Swallowing and Aging
Swallowing is a complex process that changes over time, and sometimes swallowing difficulties can be associated with aging. It is...
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SpeechEase Team
- Jul 26, 2021
- 2 min
From Textbooks to Placement
The past year I have been an online grad student at UBC due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Although being able to wear a house robe whilst...
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SpeechEase Team
- Apr 25, 2021
- 3 min
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a familiar word for most of us, but what does it really mean? When many hear ASD, it can elicit a...
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SpeechEase Team
- Mar 5, 2021
- 2 min
World Hearing Day
March 3 marked World Hearing Day, an advocacy and awareness initiative by the World Health Organization. For people in the hearing...
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SpeechEase Team
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
Can Cookies Help Language Development?
During the pandemic we’ve all been stuck at home. Some of us have picked up new hobbies like gardening or bike riding, however we’re so...
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SpeechEase Team
- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min
Setting Up in Private Practice - My Personal Experience
I’ve had a few requests over the last six months to provide advice and answer questions for SLPs wanting to set up their own private...
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SpeechEase Team
- Mar 6, 2020
- 3 min
How can an SLP help my chronic cough?
It might come as a surprise to learn that a speech pathologist can help you with your chronic cough – so read on if you’re curious to...
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SpeechEase Team
- Oct 15, 2019
- 3 min
Communication & AAC
October is AAC awareness month, so it is only fitting we shed some light on it. Unless you’re a fellow speech-language pathologist (SLP),...
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SpeechEase Team
- Sep 4, 2019
- 2 min
Bilingualism & Heritage Languages in the Home
What is a heritage language?: Heritage languages are languages spoken in a child’s home that are not the language spoken by the majority...
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SpeechEase Team
- Jul 21, 2019
- 2 min
Toys and Play in Speech and Language Development
In an era of iPads and high-tech toys being the primary source for entertainment for both adults and children alike, the art of play can...
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