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Part of our job as speech therapists is to develop holistic and client-centered treatment plans to maximize progress and impact. In pediatrics, we often collaborate with parents and teachers during the assessment process but may not be fully evaluating the child’s perspective. The Sound Effects Study Drawing Protocol is a holistic, arts-based technique to support […]

“Slushy” /s/ and /z/ sounds are commonly heard within the walls of speech therapy rooms. The prevalence of lateralization errors (LEs) varies from 0%-5% in children ages 3-9 years. These speech errors may cause adverse social consequences, demonstrating the importance of effective treatment. This study explores how clinicians view LE treatment, specific challenges this diagnosis […]

Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder which impacts approximately 3-8% of preschool-aged children. Based on previous research, around 80% of kids recover naturally and 20% develop persistent developmental fluency disorders. When developing treatment plans for patients, it is important to assess the probability of persistent stuttering, considering the social-emotional factors that often accompany the disorder.This […]