Speech Therapy Unit

Please be advised that the Speech Therapy Unit has updated its referral form to better serve you. All referrals are now made via your child school's guidance counselor. If there is no guidance counselor or the child is at a private school please contact Special Services ( 502-8582 Angela Dames Speech receptionist or 502-2926 Sophia Brown Special Services Receptionist). You will receive assistance to make your referral.

Thank your cooperation and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

For our last day of Better Hearing & Speech Month, we have examples of signs of stuttering in children and strategies parents and loved ones can use as presented by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

We hope that you found the strategies presented this month to be helpful! Stay tuned for more information about communication disorders in the future.

Speech and language disorders occur in adults as well as in children. Here are a few signs, as listed by ASHA, to consider if you are worried about a loved one.

Today, we look at what parents and guardians of children with hearing loss can do to help as stated by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

If you are concerned about hearing loss in your child, please seek an audiologist.

Today, we are looking at the signs of hearing loss in children as stated by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

If you are concerned about hearing loss in your child, please seek an audiologist.

Here are strategies you can use to help your child if he or she has been diagnosed with a language disorder.

Note that these strategies are useful for all children developing language skills; not just children with a language disorder.

Today is the first day of Better Hearing & Speech Month! As a result, we will be sharing weekly signs for various communication disorders seen in children and adults, as well as strategies that can be used at home.

Today, we start with signs of possible language disorders in children.

The Speech Therapy Unit wishes you a wonderful and happy New Year! We look forward to sharing more information, strategies, and recommendations this 2023. 🙌🏿

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Ms. Candice Hernandez, a teacher at Stapledon School. A student-focused teacher. Happy Teacher's Appreciation!

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Mr. Jonathan Gaitor, a teacher's assistant in the special education classroom at Willard Patton Preschool. A kind and helpful person. Happy Teacher Appreciation!

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Mrs. Patrice Bain, a teacher's aide in the special education classroom at Willard Patton Preschool. A caring person. Happy Teacher's Appreciation!

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Ms. Azzaleah Higgs, a teacher's aide in the special education classroom at Willard Patton Preschool. A wonderful colleague! Happy Teacher Appreciation!

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Mrs. Teri-Gaye Vassell, the special education teacher at Willard Patton Preschool. A dedicated teacher! Happy Teacher Appreciation!

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Ms. Kayla Ferguson, a 2nd-grade teacher at Eva Hilton Primary School. A dynamic, energetic teacher! Happy Teacher's Appreciation!

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Mrs. Sonia Adderley, a teacher of a junior class at Stapledon School. A disciplinarian! Happy Teacher's Appreciation!

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Mrs. Schenerre Pratt, a teacher of a senior class at Stapledon School. A go-getter! Happy Teacher's Appreciation!

The Speech Therapy Unit salutes Mrs. Johneice Blyden, teacher of Pre-Primary at Stapledon School. A team player. Thank you for all that you do! Happy Teacher's Appreciation!

This is the time of year when we recognize teachers/staff. So, for the entire month, we are highlighting a few of the amazing individuals the Speech Therapy Unit collaborates with.

To start, here are some of the wonderful teachers from Claridge Primary School. May God bless all of you!

From left to right we have Ms. Lawernique Bowles, Ms. Candice Burnside, Ms. Krystal Griffin, Ms. Lynette Carey, Ms. Sharise Clyde, and Ms. Kendera Ferguson.

If you're concerned your child has hearing loss, consider contacting Dr. Nubirth about a hearing assessment!

Today, we recognize International Cochlear Implant Awareness Day with a short video on cochlear implants and hearing health!

https://youtu.be/2G2NxIJpM7Y

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It is never too early to help ensure your child is prepared for the first grade. Consider these skills and see what your child has mastered so far.

Today is Internation Day of Persons with Disabilities! In honor of the day, here is a video that brings awareness to some of the challenges such individuals can experience during this pandemic. Let us all strive to improve accessibility and inclusivity wherever we are.

https://youtu.be/OELGwOHmg_Q

Five things to know about living with a disability during COVID-19 Every seventh person alive today – more than 1 billion people in total – lives with some form of disability. Despite being so numerous, persons with disabili...

Hearing is an important aspect of verbal communication. If any of these signs apply to your child, please contact an audiologist to schedule a hearing screening.

The Speech Therapy Unit hopes everyone had a Happy Independence Day! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!🇧🇸

Speech Therapy Unit updated their phone number.

Look into this summer's discount for hearing tests! Contact the number in the picture for more information.

Fathers, it's your turn! If you are a father interested in having your hearing assessed, make sure to take advantage of this offer from Nubirth Hearing Services!

Greetings everyone! We are pleased to introduce the first video of our YouTube series: Speech Therapy Explains. The topic is Stuttering. Please watch and share. If you have any questions, feel free to comment. :) Happy watching!

https://youtu.be/1cfDvuCpbEg

Speech Therapy Explains: Stuttering "Speech Therapy Unit Explains" is a series designed to help explain communication disorders and strategies you can use at home for specific disorders.Referen...

Seasons Greetings from the Speech Therapy Unit! We wish you a safe holiday season this year.