Author archive for Speech & OT of North Texas

By Anne Russell Bramlett, MS, CCC/SLP Many of our children on the autism spectrum use echolalia, which is the repetition…

One of the most tell-tale signs of a speech therapist familiar with PROMPT would have to be the absence of…

With the increasing number of high-tech gadgets that our kids are exposed to these days, it is essential for therapists…

Whether it’s realizing that they’ve just walked by a friend without so much as a glance, nod, or wave, much…

Tongue Thrust Facts Tongue thrust is defined as abnormal lingual pressure applied to the front teeth, often accompanied by lip…

What is IM (Interactive Metronome)? The Interactive Metronome (IM) is a brain-based rehabilitation assessment and training program developed to directly…

We live in a technology driven world dependent on email, text messaging, and instant messages. But our children depend on…

Childhood Feeding and Swallowing Disorders You may suspect that your infant or toddler is having difficulty with feeding or swallowing. …

Now, with more children being diagnosed with autism, many parents are curious as to the symptoms and characteristics of the…

What do the terms Articulation and Phonology mean, and when as a parent should I be concerned? “Articulation…” as stated…