Causes of Voice Disorders

by | Nov 28, 2024 | Voice

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

by | Nov 28, 2024 | Voice

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

by | Nov 27, 2024 | Language Development, Speech Sounds

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

by | Nov 27, 2024 | Dyslexia

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,...

Great Ideas for Reading to 4-6 Year Olds.

by | Nov 27, 2024 | Literacy

Sharing books with young children is essential for their holistic development, serving as a foundation for a broad range of cognitive, emotional, and social skills. Beyond simply building language and literacy, reading together sparks a lifelong love of books,...