Speech-language therapy and Down Syndrome

Speech-language therapy and Down Syndrome

by | Oct 23, 2019 | Down Syndrome

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! To honor this month, let’s talk about the language profile of individuals with Down syndrome. While I’m going to speak about language characteristics of people with Down Syndrome, it is important to note that no two people are...
The role of SLPs in ALS care

The role of SLPs in ALS care

by | Oct 2, 2019 | ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease that essentially causes motor neurons to die, leading to a complete inability to move. ALS is aggressive, and progresses relatively quickly. The average life expectancy after diagnosis is...