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FACEtime for Teens Who Stutter

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
August 1, 2020
Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions, prolongations, or abnormal stoppages of sounds and syllables. FACEtime is a program designed for older children and young teens who stutter and want to communicate more fluently and confidently. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

What is Selective Mutism and How is it Treated?

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 11, 2020
Selective mutism is a complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child’s lack of verbal communication in select social environments, such as school. Children with selective mutism possess the ability to speak, but are selective of the settings in which they choose to speak.  ...
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LLA Therapy Offers Free Screenings This Summer

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
June 16, 2020

LLA Therapy, with locations in Hudson, Fairlawn and Medina, is offering free speech and language, fine motor, and gross motor screenings through July 31. read more

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Use Modeling to Improve a Child’s Speech & Language Skills

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 28, 2020

Modeling is one of the most simple tools you can use to help improve your child’s speech and language skills. read more

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Disruptive Behavior Disorders: How to Cope with Hostile Kids — and When to Seek Help 

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
May 22, 2020

Do you feel like certain situations turn your child into a ticking time bomb? Do you dread frequent morning arguments about going to school? Or maybe you’ve noticed your child

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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

10 Signs Your Child May Have Hearing Loss

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 17, 2020
Whether you have concerns about your child’s hearing already or haven’t even considered there might be an issue, these 10 indications of hearing loss can help you determine if it’s a good idea to follow up with a hearing test. ...
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6 Tips to Support Your Autistic Student’s Success and Well-Being

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 10, 2020
While the nation’s school closures came like a curveball at most school-age children and their families, children with autism have fiercely felt the jolt. Autistic children and their parents may still be fretting and frustrated with unstructured days at home. Here are six tips for making the most of school days at home for kids with autism. ...
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May is Better Hearing & Speech Month

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
May 3, 2020
Most of us take our ability to communicate effectively for granted; unless or until something changes our ability, we pay very little attention to it. But did you know that an estimated 40 million Americans experience speech, language, and/or hearing disorders?  ...
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Register for Milestones Autism Resources 2020 National Conference — Now Virtual

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 29, 2020
Registration is open for the Milestones Autism Resources 2020 National Autism Conference, which will take place June 11-16 as a complete virtual experience. The conference is designed for professionals as well as individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their family members. ...
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Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Parent Tip of the Week

At-Home Tips to Boost Speech Therapy

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
April 26, 2020
Children who have been identified with speech-language impairments likely have established nonstandard patterns of speaking or have deficits that will require extra attention and training to improve. In addition to speech therapy — whether in the office or via teletherapy — there are many activities and games you can use at home to help. ...
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