Pioneer Health Group
Pioneer Health Group is committed to providing quality Speech-Language services to children and young adults from birth to age 21.
FAMILY SUPPORT -RESEARCH DRIVEN -OUTCOMES BASED
Supporting children and families in their natural environment is the key to our success. Not only do we focus on the children we serve, but we make their family a priority too. Building a strong partnership with our families establishes the foundation for overall success. Early development of speech-language skills will provide your child with the sk
09/06/2017
Solid first step Melanie Potock
Giving Up the Pacifier: How and When to Do It - Melanie Potock By Jennifer Kelly Geddes The earlier you can get rid of the paci, the easier it will be, says Melanie Potock, a speech language pathologist and co-author of Raising a Happy, Healthy Eater. “There’s a period of rapid cognitive growth
25/03/2017
Communication is a human right. We should listen, educate, and support all people equally. 
http://leader.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=2608168 #.WNMIE_-Q4Tk.facebook
The Unique Speech Needs of Children in Poverty , a private practice in Austin, Texas. She focuses on service-delivery models, literacy-based interventions, students from diverse backgrounds, and social skills for children with autism. She’s an affiliate of ASHA Special Interest Groups 14, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity; and 16, School-Based I...
17/03/2017
Another great article to improve functional outcomes. Thank you Melanie Potock
Finger Foods for 10-Month-Old Kids - Melanie Potock By Rosenya Faith She’s about to take another leap toward independence, and it’s going to get messy. Finger foods help your little munchkin develop new skills and explore through new tastes and textures. You’ll probably be able to tell when she’s
31/01/2017
Knowledge is key to support these families.
Our Role in Early Identification Communication difficulties are among the most widely reported developmental delays in young children. Here’s how we can get more involved in early identification.
29/01/2017
Big Think with another great article to increase family engagement.
Kids Lie More When Threatened with Punishment for Bad Behavior Parents who threaten punishment for bad deeds may only be encouraging their kids to lie, according to a recent study.
Empathy.
27/01/2017
Melanie Potock, always a great resource.
Feeding Disorders and Food Insecurity: A 6-Step Action Plan Feeding disorders affect 25 to 45 percent of typically developing children and up to 80 percent of children with special needs and/or chronic health issues. A “feeding disorder” diagnosis applies t…
12/01/2017
Good old fashioned low tech toys and imagination.
https://www.facebook.com/kshapley1/posts/10211343228525458
Electronic Baby Toys Associated with Decrease in Quality and Quantity of Language in Infants Modern electronic infant toys that produce lights, songs and words are associated with a decrease in language quality and quantity in babies compared to more traditional toys, a new study reports.
04/08/2016
Ready for farm life?
Barnyard Dust Offers a Clue to Stopping Asthma in Children Microbes from farm animals, carried into the home, could act as a sort of magic ingredient, scientists found in a new study.
02/08/2016
16 years ago, a doctor published a study. It was completely made up, and it made us all sicker. Here are the deadly results when people say things about science without actually looking at science.
07/07/2016
Perry Flynn and UNCG working their magic. https://www.facebook.com/perry.flynn.79/posts/10157199141805473
Riding high at therapy camp Each summer, UNCG CSD graduate students combine horses and therapy at Horsepower Experience, a two week camp for individuals with communication disorders.
http://blog.asha.org/2016/06/23/5-myths-and-truths-about-choking/
http://blog.asha.org/2016/06/23/5-myths-and-truths-about-choking/ As a pediatric feeding therapist, I often encounter parents with misconceived notions about choking, especially when their children are between 6 months and 4 years old and just learning to eat a v…
14/06/2016
Met with NC Senators, congressmen, and staff to discuss legislation issues today
https://www.facebook.com/AshaAdvocacy/posts/828814320557694
13/06/2016
31/05/2016
Great information and links in this article. Technology for kids is not all bad but prioritizing how we (parents) use it while with our kids is easier said than done.
https://www.facebook.com/asha.org/posts/10153701745100318
Parents of Young Children: Put Down Your Smartphones
Children
gain communication and social skills through listening, talking, reading,
singing, and playing with their parents—interactions lost while you are on a
smartphone.
24/05/2016
http://blog.asha.org/2016/05/24/picky-eaters-its-not-about-taste-its-about-flavor/
Picky Eaters: It’s Not About Taste; It’s About Flavor In 1970, I was sitting in my elementary school science class when my teacher put an illustration of giant pink tongue on the overhead projector. Arrows pointed to the four areas of the tongue where…
06/05/2016
https://www.facebook.com/LexerciseNews/posts/1226400424044793
The Lexercise Guarantee - Lexercise Lexercise guarantees your child will improve 1 grade level in reading after 2 months of therapy, and if not, your third month of therapy is free!
Communication disorders are among the most common conditions in adults and children, costing the United States billions annually due to lost work productivity, special education, and medical treatment.
Therefore, I am pleased to join with Charlotte and Lake Norman area residents in celebrating May Is Better Hearing & Speech Month. Because of their tireless work, I salute all of audiologists and speech-language pathologists who work in our state to bring better hearing and speech to those individuals who are affected by communication disorders.
During this annual observance, we should focus our attention on the needs of our citizens who have some form of hearing, speech, or language impairment to ensure that everyone has access to the audiology and speech-language pathology treatment that will help them lead full and productive lives.
15/04/2016
https://www.facebook.com/asha.org/posts/10153614427600318
Ha. This was definitely my room too. Miss my lunch buddies.
Humans of ASHA: Ken Anderson Ken Anderson — Just like every other day, my office was full of students eating and talking during lunch. The speech room had become the known hangout for social rejects and oddballs.
07/04/2016
https://www.facebook.com/asha.org/posts/10153596974995318
How the transgender community finds a voice through speech therapy Want to train a voice to align with a gender that is different than the one assigned at birth? Try this clinic.
07/04/2016
https://www.facebook.com/stutteringhelp/posts/10154067778117905
He Used This Stutter ID Card With A Police Officer Behind The "I Stutter Card" A few weeks ago, I shared my story pertaining to me being detained because of my stutter, ...
06/04/2016
https://www.facebook.com/stutteringhelp/posts/10154064226007905
Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter Stuttering Foundation | Since 1947 - A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter
06/04/2016
https://www.facebook.com/TobiiDynavox/posts/10153713767053853
Exclusive: Mother With ALS Paints Again Using Eye-controlled Device - Morning News USA Life did not start out this way for 50-year-old Sarah Ezekiel. There was a time when she could paint. But then ALS changed everything.
02/04/2016
Wearing Blue today to recognize the all the amazing children, adults, and families out there for Autism Awareness Day 2016.
28/03/2016
Stand Up for Autism Paddleboard Event My Aloha Paddle and Surf, Inc.
Friday, May 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM (EDT) Cornelius, NC
http://www.charlottestories.com/elite-paddleboard-races-coming-lake-norman/
Elite PaddleBoard Races Are Coming To Lake Norman My Aloha Paddle and Surf (the company responsible for Lake Norman’s new paddle-board craze), has recently teamed up with 3-time NASCAR champion Ray Evernham to host the second annual Stand Up for Autism this coming May. The event will benefit ...
28/03/2016
Apraxia Awareness - Exercise for a cause
Sports Performance http://championssportsperformance.com/
April 16, 2016 at 9am
Come to support the Creager Family and participate in an exercise class to raise apraxia awareness. See link above to access the facility.
More info: 704-439-1111
Elite Youth Sports & Adult Fitness Training | Champions Sports Performance Champions Sports Performance excels at youth sports performance training and adult fitness in the Cornelius, Mooresville, Huntersville, and Davidson areas.