Our voices are the primary method with which many of us express ourselves to the world. However, often we don’t realise that in order to maintain the functioning of our voices, we need to look after our voices just as we look after the other parts of our body. The delicate network that makes up […]
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Voice Disorders in Children Voice disorders are a group of medical conditions that involve a change in the pitch, loudness, or quality of someone\’s voice. A voice disorder can range from occasional hoarseness to the complete absence of the voice. While voice disorders are thought to affect between 3-9% of the adult population, it may
Occupational Therapy Role in Working with Infants and Toddlers Here at Therapy Alliance Group we have many questions in regards to how Occupational Therapists work with infants and toddlers. The following answers some of the frequently asked questions we are asked at TAG. Frequently Asked Questions How can an OT help an infant or toddler?
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Speech Pathology and Cancer When you first mention speech pathology, you don\’t instantly think \’cancer\’ do you? Speech Pathologists work with a vast array of people, including those with cancer of the head and neck. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy of the head and neck can impact a person in many ways – including your swallowing,
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Accent Modification Have you ever stopped and listened to the voices of the people around you? Even if we speak the same language, chances are we all sound a bit different – these differences are accents. Everyone speaks with an accent, even if we don\’t realise it. Accents are technically defined as the melody, rhythm,
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Executive Function – Your Brain Explained Executive Function. It’s one of those phrases thrown around by health professionals without explanation. But what does it actually mean? Executive functions are a group of cognitive processes that we all use subconsciously every day. Without them, we would find it incredibly hard to get anything done! These skills
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Behaviour Management Strategies Challenging behaviour with children can be continually frustrating for parents and family members. Here are some strategies to redirect behaviour to create a more positive experience for you and your family! Set up clear expectations and stick to them. When motivating your child to stay on task, allow your child to choose
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The Difference between Speech and Language When thinking about communication, people often use the words speech and language interchangeably. While often confused by many as having the same meaning, there is actually a difference between ‘speech’ and ‘language’. So, what is the difference? Speech is the means of communication and is how the spoken communication
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Communication and Dementia The term ‘dementia’ refers to a collection of symptoms that combine to affect how the brain functions. We commonly see dementia in older people, but it can affect people in their 40s and 50s as well. With our ageing population, many of us may know someone – a grandparent, a friend, a
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AAC and Communication options for Non-Verbal Children AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) This name sounds a bit funny but it actually tells you a lot about what AAC is and isn\’t. AAC serves two different but sometimes related purposes. Firstly as an alternative form of communication for people who can\’t access traditional spoken communication. Secondly,
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