Diagnosis of CAS: Oral-motor Assessment: Looking for signs of weakness in muscles in the lips, jaw and tongue (Dysarthria) CAS patients do not have this sign.…
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Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (CAS) is a speech motor disorder, i.e.- problems in coordination between brain and other parts of the body. Their brain shows difficulty…
This term is derived from the word ‘Hippos’ meaning horse in Greek. Literal meaning of this term is ‘the therapy aided by a horse’. It was…
In the year 1975, the Education For All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) was passed. Which resulted in special education trainings for physically challenged children…
Lisping With Tongue Thrust: About 67–95% children between 5–8 years of age show tongue thrust. This may be present along with any orthodontic problem or speech…
Tongue Thrust Imbalance in orofacial muscles is called Tongue Thrust. It is also known as “reverse swallow” or “immature swallow”. In a normal swallow, our tongue…
Spasmodic dysphonia is otherwise known as Laryngeal Dystonia. It is a Voice Disorder where one or more muscles of the larynx (voice box or vocal cords)…
Basing on the guidelines in Public Law 99-457, after confirmed diagnosis, children suffering from Down Syndrome are eligible for evaluation for all education plan services for…
Early intervention programs are generally funded by state’s Department of Health in each state. The main aim of this program is to help children in their…
When fluid gets collected at a particular location of our body. It results in the swelling of that area forming an Edema. When this edema is…
Music Therapy is also considered as an ideal method of treating a stroke victim. This is stated by the Brain Neurology , Oxford University Press. Music…
Do you know many people do not feel comfortable talking on the telephone. They fear to receive calls on continuous rings. And few may receive calls…