Identify the Signs – Speech & Hearing Disorders
Use the following charts to help recognize signs of speech, language, and hearing disorders and find thehelp needed to address these disorders. Signs of a Language Disorder Age Range Sign 2 – 3 months and up does not smile/interact with others 4 – 7 months does not babble (“bababa”) 7 – 12 months very few […]
Home Exercise Scavenger Hunt
Go on a scavenger hunt outside! Go on a walk and see what you can find! Unleash the Thrill of an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt! Take a Stroll and Uncover Hidden Treasures! There’s something magical about exploring the great outdoors, and now you can make it even more exciting with a thrilling scavenger hunt! As you […]
AAC Implementation Parent Guide
Terminology AAC – Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Anything we use to communicate besides our voices. This may be communication devices, cell phones, sign language, gestures, or other visuals. Core Vocabulary – The most frequently used words in a language, often used in a variety of contexts. About 200 words make up 80% of what we […]
AAC Best Practices
There has been a lot of research on individuals who learn to communicate using AAC. Across many studies, these four best practices have been proven to work! Keep in mind, while becoming familiar with an AAC system might feel overwhelming or unnatural at first, the process for teaching an AAC user is very similar to […]
IDEAS & GAMES FOR BETTER SPEECH AND HEARING MONTH
May is officially recognized as Better Speech and Hearing Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and the importance of hearing health. This month is an opportunity for individuals to become more informed about the various aspects of speech and hearing, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. With the prevalence of speech and hearing […]
PERSON-CENTERED FOCUS ON FUNCTION: Speech Sound Disorder
What are person-centered functional goals? Goals identified by the child, in partnership with the clinician and family, that allow participation in meaningful activities and roles Why target person-centered functional goals? What is the ICF, and how does it help? The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) was developed by the World Health Organization […]
BHSM AAC Book of the Day Calendar
BOOK OF THE DAY Click on the date number to listen to a read aloud! Practice the word of the week while you read the book of the day! Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 […]
The Mighty Vestibular System: Let’s Get Moving!
What is the vestibular system and how does vestibular processing and movement play a key role in development? Has your child’s therapist mentioned the vestibular system, but you wonder, “What exactly is it?” The vestibular system is one of the key foundations of Jean Ayres’s sensory integration theory. Dr. Ayres pioneered our understanding of the […]
Success Story: Meet Eva & Harmony
Eva and Harmony are two sisters who have been attending Speech, Occupational, and Physical Pediatric Therapy at Medical Support Services for the last 5 years. When they first started, Eva was 3 years old and was minimally verbal, needed assistance with all ADLs, and demonstrated very low strength and endurance. Harmony was much younger, only […]
Our Holiday Gift Guide for 2022 is out!
Medical Support Service’s 2022 Holiday Guide! With the holiday seasons coming up, we felt inspired to share our favorite gift recommendations! We’ve broken them into separate categories, corresponding with what therapy skills can be worked with the item. Our very own clinicians shared their favorite toys and offered tips and tricks in how to use […]
Parent Education Night – Infant Feeding Red Flags
Parent Education Night – Infant Feeding Red Flags https://youtu.be/4aJ9djD3Qcw About This Presentation Join us at our Mount Pleasant clinic on Monday, November 28th as Anne Beeson, M.S, CCC/SLP, and Jodie Oblamski, M.S, CCC/SLP, CLC go over red flags for feeding difficulties in infants that warrant a referral for an outpatient clinical feeding evaluation at Medical […]
Upcoming Closed Holiday Days
