Gwen's Speech Therapy

We hope you have a great day!

This week we wore purple for Alzheimer's Awareness month. Purple is the official color of Alzheimer's and you can show your support and raise awareness by wearing purple during the month of June 💜💜

Use when posting your picture or sharing your story! Visit https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp to donate, share your story, and learn how you can get involved in the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other Dementia.

Celebrated our favorite SLP-Assistant today! 🥳🎉

Happy Happy Birthday, Mrs. Lily! We are so glad to have you as part of our team 🩷🩷

Summer is off to a great start with our new grad students! ☀

They have worked really hard this first week and we are so excited to spend this Summer sharing our knowledge, skills, and compassion for our clients with them.

Help us give Nicolas, Lindsey, & Molly a warm welcome!

Ready for some Summer FUN? 😎

Come out and join us on July 13th from 2-4 for our Mid Summer Bash!

Spread the word because EVERYONE is invited!

There is still time to sign up for our Kindergarten Readiness and Reading & Language camp! Classes begin on TUESDAY! ☀️☀️☀️☀️

Call/text Nicole at 828-371-3940 for more information or stop by our office at 310 Terrell Rd in Franklin to register!

Share ASHA's Developmental Milestones with clients, friends, and family. Free downloadable PDF handouts: https://at.asha.org/jV

It's Trach week! Let's help make awareness for the individuals who have a trach tube and their families! 💜

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🌟 Only TWO more weeks until our Kindergarten Readiness and Reading & Language Camps Begin! 🌟

We still have spots available in both groups! The Reading & Language Camp has also been changed to 1st-4th grade.

Call/text Nicole at 828-371-3940 for more information or drop by the office at 310 Terrell Rd in Franklin to sign up!

Let's create a healthy environment for your toddler!

From birth to age 3, your child's brain grows most rapidly. YOU help build their brains when they communicate with you and when you respond back in a way that meets their needs.

Toddlers need plenty of play time, limited screen use, lots of language from people around them and nurturing, warm, responsive adults.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at 828-371-3940 or [email protected]!

All information has been derived from ASHA and Children's Screen Time Action Network. You can visit www.IdentifytheSigns.org or www.screentimenetwork.org to learn more.

Happy Monday! 🌺

Ms. Loretta tells us why she loves being an SLP in celebration of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

"I help people communicate with and understand each other"

We hope you have a wonderful day!

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May is also National Apraxia Awareness Month!

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is present in about 3-5% of preschoolers. It is now considered a rare speech disorder, but still present and can sometimes be missed.

Apraxia of Speech (AOS) is not limited to children and can also occur in adults due to brain damage from a stroke, TBI, dementia, brain tumors, and brain diseases. The messages that need to go from your brain to your mouth that tell your muscles how and when to move to make sounds do not get through correctly.

Apraxia Kids and ASHA are both wonderful resources to learn more about Apraxia and the signs/symptoms that may appear in a child or adult that may have Apraxia.

A thorough evaluation from a licensed SLP is needed to diagnose CAS or AOS and we would love to help! Contact our office with any questions, concerns, or how to be scheduled for an evaluation.

If your child already has a diagnosis of CAS, you can raise awareness by sharing your story and being involved with their calendar events for the month of May! 🌟

You can visit https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/apraxia-of-speech-in-adults/ and https://www.apraxia-kids.org/ to learn more!

You can also follow Apraxia Kids and The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on Facebook & Instagram!

Mrs. Lily shares why she loves being an SLP-A for National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

"Helping others grow confident in their ability to communicate is so rewarding!" 💕

Mrs. Melissa shares why she loves being an SLP to celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

"Being able to give the gift of communication brings me great joy. It's the little moments!" ⭐️

May is American Stroke Month!

Strokes can happen to anyone at any given time. A stroke is a physically and emotionally life-changing event. Every stroke is different and every recovery journey is not the same.

Every second counts when it comes to a stroke! Learn and share the F.A.S.T. warning signs so you can get help as soon as possible.

F = FACE DROOPING (One side of the face may droop or feel numb. Smiles will be uneven.)

A = ARM WEAKNESS (One arm may be weak or numb. One arm may drift downward when both arms are raised.)

S = SPEECH (Speech may be slurred or hard to understand. A person may not even be able to speak at all. Ask for a simple sentence like "The sky is blue" to be repeated.)

T = TIME TO CALL 911 (If any of the symptoms above are present then it is time to call 911 immediately)

All information has been derived from the American Stroke Association. Visit their website at https://www.stroke.org/en/about-the-american-stroke-association/stroke-awareness-month to learn more!

Please reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns, or need guidance on how to receive therapy after having a stroke. We are here to help!

📞 828-371-3940
✉ [email protected]
📍 310 Terrell Rd Franklin, NC 28734

Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! We are so excited to celebrate all month long and share really great resources with you!

🗣️ SLPs provide education and training that address speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders. Mrs. Gwen starts us off with the celebration by telling us why she loves being an SLP.

"I love helping people communicate and seeing their personalities blossom!" 💙

📢 More exciting news from GST ‼

Starting in June, Gwen's Speech Therapy will be offering two Adult groups. These groups are a great way to meet and share time with others who may be experiencing your same struggles. Each group will provide a safe and fun environment to learn new strategies and/or exercises to help you in your daily life!

🧠 Our first group is the Memory Lane Cognitive Group. This group will meet every 1st Friday of the month starting June 7th at 9:00 am!

🗣 Our second group is the Your Voice Matters Group. This group will meet every 3rd Friday of the month starting June 21st at 9:00 am!

Coffee, water, and donuts will be provided. Each session will cost $15, paid by cash or card. (Insurance will NOT be filed)

Each group is open to ALL individuals. You do not have to already be attending therapy to be apart of these groups. NO referral is needed from your primary care physician.

If you would like to join, please contact Nicole to get registered!

📞: 828-371-3940
✉: [email protected]
📍: 310 Terrell Rd Franklin, NC 28734

We look forward to having you!

Come see us this evening at the Children's Fair! A licensed SLP will be there offering FREE speech screenings!

Please remember to join us at the Week of the Young Child Children's Fair!

Thursday, April 18th, 2024
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Old Cherokee High School Site 1501 Acquoni Rd.

FREE EVENT ~ Bring a canned food item and be entered in prize drawing.

April is Autism Awareness Month 🧩

▪️ Did you know? 1 in 36 children & 1 in 45 adults have Autism.

▪️ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a very broad range of conditions that are typically characterized by social skill challenges, communication challenges, and restrictive or repetitive behaviors/interests.

▪️ ASD is usually diagnosed by age 5 with signs beginning to show at ages 2 & 3.

▪️ Autism is a lifelong condition and an individual's needs, strengths, and challenges may change over time.

▪️ Autism may also have co-occurring conditions like: ADHD, seizures, sleep disorders, GI disorders, anxiety, and depression.

▪️ You can learn more and pledge to become an advocate for Autism by visiting https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-month 💙

If you have questions or concerns, please contact your primary care provider or you can reach out to us and we will be happy to help point you in the right direction!

📞 828-371-3940
✉ [email protected]
📍 310 Terrell Road Franklin, NC 28734

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month! Parkinson's Disease is a life changing, complex disease that many people are currently living with. You can read the and learn how you can help recognize the early signs of PD by visiting the website below.

If you or someone you know is currently struggling with Parkinson's Disease, we would love to help with our therapy services! Giving those with PD an overall better quality of life is so important. You can contact us by e-mail, by phone, or by sending us a DM.

*All pictures and information about PD is derived from https://www.parkinson.org/parkinsons-awareness-month

Happy World Health Day! Let's all make healthy choices today and everyday! 🩷

Hi, everyone! ✋ Summer is right around the corner and we are SO EXCITED to share with you what we have planned!

Starting in June, we will be offering a Kindergarten Readiness Camp & and a Reading and Language Camp 🌟🌟🌟

The Kindergarten Readiness Camp is for any child that will be going into Kindergarten Fall 2024 or Fall 2025. The Reading & Language Camp will be for 2nd-4th graders.

We have so many fun ideas planned for these two camps and we would LOVE to have your child be apart of it!

❗️ Spots will be limited for each class, so please call, e-mail, or stop by the office to get your child registered ❗️ Contact information can be found below.

📞: 828-371-3940
✉️: [email protected]
📍: 310 Terrell Rd Franklin, NC 28734

We hope everyone has a wonderful Easter holiday! 💜

Happy 1st Day of Spring! Welcoming all the sunshine and warm weather on this chilly day ☀️☀️☀️