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Key Aspects of the Iceberg Effect Post-Stroke
The "Iceberg Effect" is a concept that illustrates how many of the most significant challenges a person faces are not immediately visible, particularly in the context of health and rehabilitation. For individuals recovering from a stroke, the Iceberg Effect highlights...
Addressing the Iceberg Effect in Stroke Rehabilitation
The "Iceberg Effect" is a concept often used to describe the hidden, less visible aspects of a person's condition or challenges, especially in the context of health and rehabilitation. In the case of people post-stroke, the Iceberg Effect refers to the fact that while...
Chronic Cough: Symptoms and Treatment
A chronic cough is a cough that persists for 8 weeks or longer in adults or 4 weeks in children. Unlike an acute cough, which is usually caused by a viral infection (like the common cold) and resolves in a few weeks, a chronic cough can be a sign of an underlying...
Prognosis and Prevention
Prognosis The outlook for adults with voice disorders depends on the type and cause of the disorder, as well as the effectiveness of treatment. Many voice disorders, particularly those related to vocal misuse or minor injury, can improve with proper vocal care and...
Treatment Options for Voice Disorders
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the voice disorder, but may include the following: Behavioral and Vocal Therapy Voice Therapy: Conducted by a speech-language pathologist, this therapy teaches techniques to reduce strain, improve vocal hygiene, and use the...
Symptoms of Voice Disorders
Hoarseness or breathiness: A rough or raspy voice quality. Voice fatigue: Feeling tired or strained after speaking for only a short period. Loss of voice: Inability to speak or produce sound, either temporarily or permanently. Pitch changes: The voice may become...
Causes of Voice Disorders
Vocal Overuse or Misuse: Frequent yelling, speaking loudly for long periods, or speaking incorrectly can strain the vocal cords. Acid Reflux: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can irritate the vocal cords when stomach acid reaches the throat. Infections: Viral or...
Types of Voice Disorders
Dysphonia: A general term for voice disorders that involve abnormal pitch, loudness, or quality of the voice. Hoarseness: A raspy, breathy, or strained voice often caused by irritation or damage to the vocal cords. Aphonia: The inability to produce voice sounds,...
Tongue Tie
A tongue tie, medically known as ankyloglossia, is a condition where the lingual frenulum (the thin band of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth) is abnormally short, tight, or thick. This can restrict the movement of the tongue...
A Synthetic Phonics Approach Works BEST
Helping children with dyslexia learn to read requires a thoughtful, supportive approach, combining structured reading strategies with patient, positive reinforcement. Dyslexia is a language-based learning difficulty that primarily affects the ability to decode words,...
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Dyslexia
Language Development
Speech Sounds
Autism
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