Talk Tips To Go: Gestalt Language Processing
By: Sarah Denman, M.A., CCC-SLP This month’s Talk Tips to Go article by Sarah Denman offers a helpful overview of “gestalt language processing”. Gestalt language processing is a type of language development that is seen more often in neurodiverse populations, such as autism.
Talk Tips To Go: Tips to Practice Articulation at Home
By: Melissa Friend, M.A., CCC-SLP Are you looking for easy and fun ways to practice articulation at home? Articulation therapy is really teaching new motor patterns for your mouth. To establish a new motor pattern, you need daily practice! Spending 5-10 minutes every day practicing those motor patterns can significantly increase progress in therapy. Here…
Staff Spotlight: Jen Withee, M.A. CCC-SLP
May is Apraxia Awareness month, and we’re excited to feature our very own Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) specialist, Jen Withee! Jen earned her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University and has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing for 13.5 years. CAS is a motor speech disorder in which a child’s brain…
Talk Tips To Go: Autism – Wording, Meaning, and Symbols
By: Cara Walton, M.A., CCC-SLP There are a variety of terms and symbols used to discuss and represent Autism Spectrum Disorder. Here are some common terms and their meanings. What is Autism? Autism refers to a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by challenges with social interactions, communication, and restricted movements, behaviors, and/or interests. Facts 1…
Client Spotlight: Calista & Emmaline
Meet Calista & Emmaline Donham In April, we honor our Autistic friends, and this month we want to celebrate a very special Columbus Speech & Hearing (CSH) family, Calista “Coco” and Emmaline Donham. Emmaline and Coco are two girls who look alike but have completely different personalities. Emmaline is a take-charge leader who loves animals….
Talk Tips To Go: There’s a Correct Way to Hold my Mouth?
There’s a correct way to hold my mouth? Answer: YES!
1. Lips lightly closed together
2. Tongue tip on alveolar ridge
3. The rest of your tongue suctioned lightly along the roof
Orofacial Myo-what?
Talk Tips To Go: Chatterbox
By: Andrea Flowers, M.S., CCC-SLP Are you curious about your child’s speech and language development? Do you ever wonder are they where they should be in comparison to same-aged peers? Most families are so busy with their day-to-day schedule that they don’t have time to sit down and think about their child’s development. No worries,…
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Denman
In January’s Staff Spotlight, we are featuring Sarah Denman. Sarah is an exceptional speech-language pathologist and has been with Columbus Speech & Hearing since 2016- going on six years! Sara earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology & Bachelor’s in Speech & Hearing Science from The Ohio State University. A recipient 2020 Walter & Marian…
Winter Speech/Language Activities for Home!
By: Anna Woos, M.S., CCC-SLP We all know that month of the year when the Holidays finally draw to an end, the weather somehow becomes that much colder, and managing a 5:00 p.m. sunset starts to seem impossible…that’s right, it’s January. But, have no fear! Columbus Speech & Hearing is here to give you some…