Speech and Language Partners, LLC

Beth Mitchell, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist of Speech and Language Partners will be hosting an in-service for registered nurses and home health aides at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains on February 16th.  Topics to be discussed include:

1. feeding and swallowing involvement and end of life issues
2. diagnosing feeding and swallowing disorders
3. palliative feeding services
4. caregiver training

Is your child experiencing difficulty in school?  Do they seem to be struggling with reading, math or science?  Does the work feel overwhelming to them?  Speech and Language "disorders" often surface as reading comprehension difficulties, dyslexia or even difficulty managing good study skills. 

If your child needs help in any area of their academics, please contact The Buddy System.  This is an in-home tutoring service that can assist your child in academics, test preperation or in study skills.  Speech Pathologists work hand in hand with students, families and tutors to provide the best learning experince for your child. 

Please visit The Buddy System website at www.buddysystem.com

Does someone you know have mealtime misery?  Do they have difficulty drinking from a straw or cup?  Do they have a hard time chewing?  Do they cough at meals?  Are they a picky eater?

All of these feeding and swallowing issues can be addressed by a Speech-Langauge Pathologist.  Mealtime should be a pleasurable experience for your loved one, not a painful one.  Call Speech and Langauge Partners today for more information.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a disorder of speech production.  Apraxia may appear as if the mouth is groping to make sounds or movements.  Children with Apraxia may produce words that sound different each time, and consistency of sound production is poor.  Apraxia of speech occurs when the muscles in the mouth cannot obey the commands sent from the brain, or when the brain cannot send the correct command to the mouth.  Childhood Apraxia of Speech will not go away on its own and requires therapy provided by a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist. 

Children with possible Apraxia of Speech should be carefully evaluated to rule out other types of speech sound impairments such as Articulation (speech sound production) or Phonological (speech sound rules) disorders.  A licesned and certified Speech-Langauge Pathologist can diagnose and treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech. 

The end of the school year approaches so quickly!  Soon, kids will be having fun during summer activities... is there any time to practice your speech and language??

Many children may fall behind or even regress in skill if they don't practice!  Ask your school Speech Language Pathologist to provide your child with some take home activities that they can work on over the summer.  Speech and Language Partners can provide you with supplementary therapy sessions to reinforce learned skills and continue progression over the summer months.  We have fantastic, fun activities that teach!  Call us to make speech therapy a part of your summer vacation! 

In honor of May's "Better Speech and Hearing Month," Beth Mitchell of Speech and Language Partners is parterning with The Goddard School in Fanwood to provide free speech and language screenings to children ages 3-6.  Screenings are often the first step in identifying a child that is struggling with language.   

If you or someone you know would benefit from a free Speech and Language Screening, please contact Beth Mitchell at (973) 942-1752 or slpartners@hotmail.com. 

Did you know that May is, "Better Speech and Hearing Month?"  The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (www.ASHA.org) is trying to raise awarenesss about speech, language, and hearing disorders.  

Speech and Language Partners is offering FREE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SCREENINGS to determine if your child is in need of services.  Call of today for a Free screening!

Come meet Beth Mitchell at the JCC of New Jersey's Special Needs Resource Expo.  Beth will provide you with take home information and tips on improving speech and language skills.  She can also answer any questions your may have about your child's specific needs.  

To register for the Special Needs Resource Expo check out:

www.jccnj.org/specialneeds.html

Can't seem to remember the word?  It's on the tip of my tongue! 

Many children and adults struggle to "find the right word."  They just cant seem to recall it.  Here is a tip to help your loved one who is struggling with word-finding:

Describe the word you are trying to say.  For example, if you can't recall the word "calculator," describe it!  You might say, "you type numbers on it."  Describing will help your loved one to find the right word.

Check out this link for some easy and fun ways to use langauge in and around your home!  Remember... language happens everywhere!

http://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/10_lang_lessons.pdf