by Tami Teshima | Jan 18, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss is a touchy subject for many. Many times, it forces the individual to come to terms with becoming “older,” which isn’t fun. It also plays into insecurities regarding “being different” or “standing out” because of a hearing aid. Well, I’m here...
by Tami Teshima | Jan 9, 2020 | Stroke
Hold on to your hats! We’re doing a crash course in communication-related problems following a stroke!Following a stroke, a person will experience any number of difficulties and deficits, some more severe than others. Strokes can cause physical, cognitive, behavioral,...
by Tami Teshima | Dec 31, 2019 | Technology and Apps
Technology is here to stay, people. While it’s important to maintain some boundaries with technology (see American Academy of Pediatrics technology guidelines for young children and school-aged kids and adolescents), I’d wager that it’s next to impossible to avoid it...
by Tami Teshima | Dec 18, 2019 | Language Development
This time of year, SLPs are often asked about which toys are the best for language development. The magic secret (or the ultimate disappointment?) is that no such toy actually exists. In fact, the language development doesn’t even come from the toy. It comes from the...
by Tami Teshima | Dec 11, 2019 | Alzheimer's
The holidays are stressful, full stop. The holidays can be infinitely more stressful when you are a caregiver for a loved one with dementia. Caregiver stress is real, as was mentioned earlier this week on the DLST Facebook page. Caregivers can employ many strategies...
Recent Comments