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Speechie Haven is a place where parents with or without children with special needs children can lea
02/06/2023
Keep sharing please. Thanks.
Being a mother to a child with special needs can be very stressful. Most days you are lonely, you deal with doubts, underappreciation, guilt and the mom-shaming from many around you. Hey, I choose to celebrate you today. You're strong and you're a Superwoman. Happy mothers day Supermoms😘
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22/09/2022
We all know an Otto or Ruthie 😍
Do not hide that child
No! Don't that child is not a write off!
There's at least something beautiful in that child, nurture it. Help your child grow and develop.
Well done Ahmed and you have the best coach ever!
19/08/2022
Good evening!
Did you think I was going to forget to post SOCIAL SKILLS (3)? 😅
In this video, you will learn how to teach your child/ward joint attention /shared interest and turn-taking.
If you missed out on part 1 and 2 kindly find them in the channel.
Watch, share, subscribe and click the notification button. ✌️
https://youtu.be/D2a60uPyJFI
SOCIAL SKILLS (3) In this video, you will learn how to teach your child/ward joint attention /shared interest and turn-taking.If you missed out on part 1 and 2 kindly find the...
18/08/2022
Top of the morning to you!!!
I stayed true to my word 😊
So....., here's the link to the Part 2 of SOCIAL SKILLS.
watch the short video and learn some tips.
Watch this space for more tips tomorrow and next.
Have a beautiful day! ✌🏼
https://youtu.be/aeUn4-SpChI
SOCIAL SKILLS (2) Is your child/ward deficit in social skills?Watch this video and learn some tips on how to improve on your child's social skills. If you have not watched the...
17/08/2022
SOCIAL SKILLS FOR CHILDREN (1)
Is your child deficit in social skills or do you desire to help improve your child's social skills?
This video is for parents and care givers.
https://youtu.be/Vt3VrajVfEg
SOCIAL SKILLS This video will help you know if your child is or not socially adjusted. The signs to look out for and how to fix it ...
28/05/2022
Happy children's day! May our kids never lose their wonder.
22/05/2022
STUTTERING DISORDER (STAMMERING) IN CHILDREN
Dear parents, children do not stammer(stutter) because they want to speak like their friends.
There are 3main causes of stuttering in children:
CAUSES OF STUTTERING
1. Hereditary: stuttering can be passed down from one generation to another. So if your child suddenly starts stuttering you might want to look at your family tree to see if a family member stutters/stuttered at some point in life.
2. Developmental: this stuttering occurs in most children as they develop their speech and language. It is common for children between ages 3-5 to stutter while trying to find the right word to express they're feelings or when trying to plan and execute speech (string words together to form sensible sentences).
If between 3&5 your child starts stuttering and there's no family history of stuttering then there's nothing to worry about. All you need do is relax and give that child your full attention so as to reduce the anxiety. Do not help them complete the sentence/word instead give them your full attention and place an arm on your child's shoulder so as to ease the tension.
However, if the stuttering is persistent for over 6months seek professional help from a Speech-language pathologist.
3. Neurogenic: some kind of stuttering occur due damage to the brain or as a result of underlying health conditions such as seizure disorder/epilepsy, dyslexia etc.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS STUTTERING
1. do not yell at the child/correct the child/help the child complete the difficult word and sentence.
2. do not act like they're stuttering at all so they don't become aware of the error. If a child- toddler especially becomes too aware that their speech is erroneous it will cause then to be more anxious when they have to speak and they'll rather withdraw and speak less. Some times the stuttering which may have been a developmental one initially while but become 1 that will require speech therapy to fix.
3. Give your child your attention when they're speaking with you.
4. Work on your child's confidence and self esteem.
5. Wait for 6 months to see if your child will get better.
6. If your is still a stutterer after applying 1-5, then seek professional help. You can DM me on how to get linked with the SLP nearest to you.
16/05/2022
Love and protect the boy child 💕
Happy international boy-child day.
08/05/2022
To every mother whose child has additional needs, we see you mama - you're doing well ❤️🩹
Happy mother's day to you!
23/04/2022
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
How to know the early signs
Did you know you can identify the signs of autism as early as when the child is 6months?
Did you know you can actually start working with that child as early as possible?
You really don't have to wait until the child is 3+ before you start an intervention. The earlier you start an intervention the sooner you help manage your child's signs better. Watch this video to know how.
https://youtu.be/ojSvCCIDe48
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH How to know the early signs Did you know you can identify the signs of autism as early as when the child is 6months?Did you know you can actually start worki...
21/04/2022
Today is the final day of Child Neurology Society of Nigeria (CNSN)' s April 2022 Workshop and I'll be speaking on Speech-language assessment
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03/03/2022
It's World Hearing Day 2022 Yippeee!
Preserve your hearing by preventing excessive exposure to loud noise for your little ones and yourself.
Excessive exposure to noise greater than 80dB can lead to an irreversible destruction of hair cells within the organ of corti and when this destruction occurs the hearing acuity of the victim becomes impaired.
If your work exposes you to loud noise you can reduce the impact by wearing ear muffs while at work.
Preserve your hearing for life
01/03/2022
26/02/2022
International Cochlear Implant Day
Cochlear implants are usually recommended for individuals with severe - profound hearing loss. It helps give meaningful access to sounds. A cochlear implant bypasses the damaged areas of the cochlea and may provide improved hearing abilities for speech discrimination, understanding and the perception of music and environmental sounds.
Happy International Cochlear Implant Day!
24/02/2022
Congratulations to the newest Speech-language pathologists and Audiologists who got certified yesterday.
I wish you well in your chosen path.
Soar!
21/02/2022
Happy International Mother Language Day 2022
8 Benefits learning a 2nd or 3rd language has on your child's brain by clicking on the link👇.
https://youtu.be/s8zcrLmpxJU
21/02/2022
International Mother Language Day 2022
In this video you'll learn 8 benefits of being bi/multilingual.
Everyone should aspire to be bilingual because of the amazing benefits learning and understanding multiple languages has on the human brain.
You'll learn the relationship between dyslexia and bilingualism.
You'll also learn the effect of bilingualism on a stuttering child and how to help the child
https://youtu.be/s8zcrLmpxJU
International Mother Language Day 2022 (8 Benefits of Bi/Multilingualism) In this video you'll learn 8 benefits of being bi/multilingual.Everyone should aspire to be bilingual because of the amazing benefits learning and understand...
16/02/2022
It's my 35th birthday and 10th year of practice as a speech-language pathologist.
I'm grateful to God for leading me to this profession that gives me great fulfillment.
I'm grateful to all my teachers and mentors who have imparted and are still imparting great knowledge and value into me.
I'm grateful to all the employers in my 10 years of practice.
I'm grateful to all the parents who trusted me with their precious wards with speech-language needs.
I'm grateful to my wonderful colleagues who are always there for me professionally
I'm grateful to all my students and mentees who by their quest for knowledge make me research more and become a better professional.
I'm grateful to my employees who are ever loyal and hardworking
I'm grateful to my family who make practicing easy for me.
Cheers to the next 10years of restoring speech and language & helping people communicate better.
14/02/2022
Happy World Epilepsy Day!
Epilepsy is one of the causes of speech-language disorders in children and adolescents. This is due to the damaging effect seizures have on the brain. Seizures may lead to a temporary or progressive damage to the brain of a growing child.
It is common to find children with epilepsy having speech-language disorders ranging from stuttering, cluttering, apraxia, aphasia and even mutism.
Epilepsy is also known to affect the cognitive development of a child. Children with seizure disorders may have specific learning disabilities or sometimes intellectual disabilities.
This is why we clinicians usually advice parents to seek medical help when they have a child living with epilepsy. Medicine will help halt or reduce the frequency of the seizures.
If you'd like to know more about seizure disorders, how it affects a child and what to do you can follow Dr. Chiggy's Seizure Support Foundation page.
CHEERS!
07/01/2022
ORAL MOTOR FUNCTIONING
Oral means mouth, motor means movement therefore, oral motor functioning is how the muscles and tissues of the mouth move to aid clear and intelligible speech production.
Do you have a toddler whose speech is not clear? Watch this video and learn what it might be and what to do about it.
Do you need referrals? What do you need?
comment or send an inbox and let us know.
Do have a speechie new 2022 and remember to like, follow, subscribe on all our handles so that you'll know when i make and post new videos. And remember to share our video and handles.
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ORAL MOTOR FUNCTIONING ORAL MOTOR FUNCTIONINGOral means mouth, motor means movement therefore, oral motor functioning is how the muscles and tissues of the mouth move to aid clear...
06/01/2022
What speech, language, developmental goals have you set for your little one?
How realistic are these goals?
How do you want to achieve the goals?
What are the resources you need to put in place for your little one to achieve these goals?
Do you need referrals? What do you need?
comment or send an inbox and let us know.
Do have a speechie new 2022 and remember to like, follow, subscribe on all our handles so that you'll know when i make and post new videos. And remember to share our video and handles.
Facebook: Speechie Haven
Tweeter:
YouTube: Speechie Haven
Instagram: .p.olaiya
https://youtu.be/HW_iKOlaItA
HAPPY SPEECHIE NEW YEAR! What speech , language, developmental goal have you set for your little one?How realistic are these goals?How do you want to achieve the goals?What are the r...
31/12/2021
WORLD STROKE DAY 2021
Data reveals that 1 in 4 person's will have a stroke in their life time. This is why it is important for everyone to know what to look out for and the importance of getting the victim to the emergency department of a hospital quickly.
How to spot a stroke FAST
F- Face: is a side of the person's face drooping?
A - Arms: is the person having difficulty in lifting their arm/arms?
S - Speech: is the person having speech difficulty?
T: Time: if yes, it is time to move the person to an emergency department of a hospital.
The time of intervention determines if the person will survive the stroke or the severity of the disabilities they will have due to stroke.
23/10/2021
HOW IS YOUR LITTLE ONE'S SPEECH? I have been receiving great feedback from parents who took part in our past live shows and those who consulted with me privately.Have you been practicing all...
23/10/2021
TESTIMONIALS FROM 2 PARENTS
Earlier this week these parents shared with me how Speechie Haven has blessed them and their wards.
Have you started practicing what you've learnt from this channel so far?
Have you shared our YouTube channel with your loved ones? https://youtube.com/channel/UCAti7ZViO0OOLrq-A_4F7SQ
Do you have feedback for us? Kindly reach out.
Thanks✌️
N.B. Shared with permission
10/10/2021
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