Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

We missed the calendar date, but let's be honest, one day isn't enough to celebrate the phenomenal mothers in our community . So here's our belated, but no less heartfelt, tribute to all moms, especially those nurturing children on their speech and language journeys.

To the moms who turn everyday moments into learning opportunities, tirelessly practice speech exercises, and cheer every progress, big or small - your dedication is nothing short of inspiring. Your love and support light the way on this journey, and we see you.

To the speech therapist moms, juggling the roles of caring for your own family and guiding others through their speech and language development - your strength and dedication are truly admirable.

While our post may be a tad late, our gratitude and admiration for you is timeless. Every day, we celebrate your strength, resilience, and unwavering love.

We hope your Mother's Day was as special as you are, and may the days ahead continue to be filled with love, joy, and cherished moments. We did have a great time celebrating Mother’s Day! 💖💐

#BelatedMothersDay #EveryDayIsMothersDay #speechtherapy #motherhood #inspiringmoms #gratitude

Human speech and language are among the most complex motor and cognitive abilities. The discovery of a mutation in the transcription factor FOXP2 in KE family members with speech disturbances has been a landmark example of the genetic control of vocal communication in humans.

https://www.techexplorist.com/scientists-learn-how-changes-language-gene-result-speech-problems/59896/

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month as well as Pediatric Feeding Disorders Awareness Month. In the guest essay below, Lisa Rollin, WTAMU Academic and Clinical Instructor of Communication Disorders writes about some of the other aspects of a speech pathologist’s work that you may not know about.

https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/more-than-words-the-work-load-of-a-speech-pathologist/

Autism prevalence has been an increasing trend even before the COVID-19 pandemic, says J. Thomas Megerian, MD, PhD, FAAP, clinical director, Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center, Children's Hospital of Orange County.

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/rise-in-autism-prevalence-highlights-continued-need-for-early-intervention

Six new stories from certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists about clients, patients, and students they’ve helped in transformative ways are being released today as part of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Real Stories public service announcement (PSA) campaign.

https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9121552-asha-certified-audiologists-speech-language-pathologists-real-stories/

Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication, swallowing and hearing disorders across the lifespan and to highlight the various services that speech-language pathologists and audiologists can provide when a person experiences a life-altering condition.

https://mmheadlines.org/2023/05/celebrate-better-hearing-and-speech-month/

Kimberly Witcher is a mom on a mission. She started Cam Communicates to support and provide AAC [Augmentative & Alternative Communication] devices to children who are nonverbal.

https://www.nbc29.com/2023/05/02/mother-starts-nonprofit-help-families-with-nonverbal-children/

Is ChatGPT becoming the go-to therapist for people? Humans are suddenly turning to ChatGPT to help them with their mental health issues. Is this a feasible approach? Palki Sharma decodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD7noJ2CiFg

A University of Houston professor and her research team are seeking to improve the lives and education of bilingual children across the country through their research on developmental language disorder.

https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2023/april-2023/04262023-uh-led-research-team-seeks-to-improve-language-learning-in-bilingual-children.php

The augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) boards have been placed in Heritage Park and Independence Park. Canton Township officials said the boards will help people express themselves while encouraging inclusivity on the playgrounds.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/04/26/nonverbal-communication-boards-installed-in-2-canton-township-playgrounds/