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Sleep: An Essential Ingredient for Memory Function
January 14, 2012
We all know the old Ben Franklin quote, "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." While I have not yet investigated the "wealthy" claim, Franklin was spot-on in the "healthy and wise" department; research has shown sleep to be a key contributor to optimal health and brain function.Continue reading here:
http://www.scilearn.com/blog/sleep-learning-memory.php
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Brain Plasticity
November 08, 2011
You may have heard that the brain is plastic. As you know the brain is not made of plastic! Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to CHANGE throughout life. The brain has the amazing ability to reorganize itself by forming new connections between brain cells (neurons).In addition to genetic factors, the environment in which a person lives, as Read More...
Process of Hearing in Animation
October 14, 2011
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July 02, 2011
Revolutionary apps for simplifying everyday life with brain injuryAlmost everyday, we hear of new smartphone applications developed for just about everything...from staying organized to finding pharmacies or restaurants while on the road. It's hard to keep up. The BrainLine team sifted through many resources to collect this list of iPhone, iTouch, and iPad apps that could be useful to people Read More...
Better Speech and Hearing Month
May 25, 2011
Better Speech and Hearing MonthThe Hanen Centre's Better Speech and Hearing created the following page to give you the important information you need about the warning signs of language delay and the importance of getting help early.
As a parent, you can make all the difference in helping your child become the best communicator he can be. If you find that your child's language development Read More...
SpeechEasy Helps Veteran Henry Rouse Deal With Stutter
April 04, 2011
After a fellow soldier accidentally struck Henry Rouse in the head with a large artillery round while training in Iraq, the 27-year-old said the next thing he remembered was waking up...Read the rest of the story here... http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20110329/NEWS01/103290308/1002/news01/SpeechEasy-device-helps-Army-veteran-Henry-Rouse-deal-stutter
Don Harris, MS, CCC-SLP
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Treating Ear Infections With Antibiotics
February 14, 2011
New research on ear infections confronts a challenging conundrum: What should pediatricians do for a toddler with a real-deal ear infection? Treat with antibiotics or watch and wait? New research and a nice editorial published in The New England Journal of Medicine this week add to the stew of information about how to manage ear infections in young children. The new research confers benefit Read More...
HEARING LOSS IN U.S. TEENS SHOOTS UP
December 26, 2010
According to an ABC News report, more than 90 percent of young people listen to personal music players, which is a testament to the relentless drive of technology over the past 10 years.Sadly, many people listen to those MP3 players with the sound cranked up to full volume for multiple hours each day. Research shows that 66 percent of personal music player users are listening to music at louder Read More...
From Grunting To Gabbing: Why Humans Can Talk
October 09, 2010
Chimps and humans have the same basic vocal apparatus. So what are we the ones talking? Check out this linlk for the answer.http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=129083762&m=129135336
Don Harris, MS, CCC-SLP
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Results of Pilot Study Published in Journal Music and Medicine Reveal The Listening Program Helps Children With Down Syndrome Improve Speech Skills
August 05, 2010
OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Brain Technologies today announced results demonstrating that a modified music program followed for ten weeks, improved speech skills in children with Down syndrome. The results of the study, conducted in Nottingham, United Kingdom, were published Monday, in an early online before print version of the article scheduled to appear in the journal Music and Read More...Speech and Language Milestones
May 29, 2010
I have parents asking me all the time, What should my child be able to say and understand. So heres a summary of what a typical two-year old should understand and express:6 Months
Vocalization with intonation
Responds to his name
Responds to human voices without visual cues by turning his head and eyes
Responds appropriately to friendly and angry tones
12 Months
Uses one or Read More...
Proven Programs to Improve Your Memory
April 03, 2010
Uh-oh. Your spouse just pointed out that you forgot to pick up your 12-year-old niece, Gail, who arrived at the train station at 8:15. You have only a vague memory that your friend Dale was coming on the 8:50 train.What happened? Although your spouse said Gail, you heard Daleand since Dale did not need to be met, you did not listen carefully, record deeply or recall the message.
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CD Music Sets For Babies, Infants And Children
April 03, 2010
Our web site contains a number of award-winning recordings include classical, folk music, and instrumental versions of lullabies and nursery rhymes that nurture the rapidly developing brains of children from birth to three.Just as food nourishes a baby's growing body, the elements of music - melody, tone and harmony -nourish a baby's rapidly developing brain. Even before children are born, Read More...
TLP in The Classroom
March 11, 2010
I was pleased to provide The Listening Program to a group of students I was serving a couple years back. I've included the link to the report I wrote. The results were better than I expected.Click Here to Read my TLP School Report Read More...
The American Bounce
March 11, 2010
Learning to speak in the rhythm of an American can be a little tricky. The 'American Bounce' is slower and more deliberate than the 'intonation' of many other languages.One of the easiest (and least expensive) ways to learn the 'American Bounce' is by watching television (especially soap operas). Study the mouth movements of the speakers. Try to repeat what they say and copy their intonation Read More...
The Benefits For Improving Communication Skills
August 02, 2009
Are your communication skills preventing you from obtaining your business or personal best? How would your company benefit from corporate speech improvement training?Speaking Successfully is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals in the workplace and at home. There isn't any reason why your communication skills should be holding you back. We want you to be wildly successful!
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How Can I Help My Child With APD?
August 02, 2009
Difficulty with following directions is possibly the single most common complaint about children with Auditory Processing Disorders (APD).Some of things you can do that may help:
Reduce background noise.
Have your child look at you when you're speaking.
Use simple, expressive sentences.
Speak at a slightly slower rate and at a mildly increased volume.
Ask your child to repeat the Read More...
Best-Kept-Secret Career: Accent-Reduction Specialist
April 06, 2009
Snapshot: A customer-service person in India speaks perfect English but wants his accent more clearly understood by Americans. A Chinese scientist at a government lab speaks poor English and in such a heavy accent that it's hard to understand him. A corporation has executives with thick Brooklyn, African-American, Latino, or southern accents, and the company believes they'll be more credible if Read More...Specialized CD - Speech & Language Integration Classic 1
February 18, 2009
TLP Specialized CD - Speech & Language Integration Classic 1The relation of the ear and language is today, undeniable. Yet it was Dr. Tomatis who discovered a simple, basic fact, just decades ago. It's known as The Tomatis Effect. The voice reproduces only what the ear hears. The Tomatis Effect is held in high regard in relation to our development of Music-Based Auditory Stimulation.
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TLP Specialized CD - Sensory Integration Kids 1
February 18, 2009
Sensory Integration (SI) Kids CD 1 contains musical selections that were recorded because they were fun, simple in structure, short, and very accessible. Focusing on all of these elements means that a child's attention can more easily be captured and maintained.SI Kids 1 has a significant focus on spatial awareness and sound localization. With new technologies and creative elements in recording Read More...
Auditory Processing Improvement (Part 2)
December 27, 2008
What Are the Problem Areas for Kids With APD?Here are the five main problem areas that can affect both home and school activities in children with APD.
1. Auditory Figure-Ground Problems: This is when the child can't pay attention when there's noise in the background. Noisy, low-structured classrooms could be very frustrating to this child.
2. Auditory Memory Problems: This is when the child Read More...
Proven Programs to Improve Your Memory (Part 1)
December 27, 2008
Proven Programs to Improve Your MemoryUh-oh. Your spouse just pointed out that you forgot to pick up your 12-year-old niece, Gail, who arrived at the train station at 8:15. You have only a vague memory that your friend Dale was coming on the 8:50 train.
What happened? Although your spouse said Gail, you heard Daleand since Dale did not need to be met, you did not listen carefully, record Read More...
Business Communication And Speech Improvement Programs
November 23, 2008
Business success relies heavily on your professional image. And now you've made the decision to invest in your professional image! Competition in business can be fierce, but with our coaching you can strengthen your professional image by communicating with confidence when you network, interview, speak on the phone, deliver presentations, lead meetings or interact with your clients, staff, and Read More...Auditory Processing Improvement (Part 1)
November 23, 2008
Ten year old Kelly seems to pay attention when the teacher works with her one-on-one. But when there are group discussions, she spends most of her time looking out the window. The teacher is complaining she doesn't participate in class and Kelly is getting lower grades as a result.Daniel who is 12, was supposed to be home in time for his dentist's appointment at 3:30 PM. But when he finally Read More...
Do You Want to Manage Your Stuttering?
October 26, 2008
"I approach each new day with the confidence that comes from knowing I can communicate and be my true self." Adam, NY, NYThe SpeechEasy is a proven fluency tool used to reduce stuttering and to help increase fluency. While you will not stop stuttering completely (there is no cure for stuttering), we can help you take back control of your speech, and your life.
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The Cost of Communication Barriers
October 26, 2008
A workforce without sufficient English skills presents a significant challenge to global companies. Employees who are unable to process and disseminate information quickly and accurately can adversely affect the bottom line. The question is not if a lack of English proficiency impacts operations, but how much it costs a company.Potential Annual Costs For a Workforce without Adequate English Read More...
Are You Talking Too Fast?
October 11, 2008
Many of our foreign accent clients have a speech rate that is way too fast.Well recommend the tried and true techniques of producing multi-syllabic words as if theyre individual words (hotdog would be hot-dog), tapping your finger for each word or syllable, repeating the word 100 between words and phrases, taking a breath after each sentence or exaggerating vowel sounds.
However, often Read More...
Is There a Difference Between ADD and AD/HD?
October 11, 2008
The difference is mainly one of terminology, which can be confusing at times. The "official" clinical diagnosis is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or AD/HD. In turn, AD/HD is broken down into three different subtypes: Combined Type, Predominantly Inattentive Type, and Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type.Many people use the term ADD as a generic term for all types of AD/HD. The Read More...
A List Of Character Traits Exemplified By The Best Of Us (Part Two)
September 21, 2008
We have had the pleasure surveying many small business owners and therapists interested in starting and expanding their practices. It has become, more than apparent; those of us who operate private practices are indeed a rare breed.The following part two of a list of character traits exemplified by the best of us. We hope you see yourself in this list and also that you might identify possible Read More...
Symptoms of an Auditory Processing Disorder
September 21, 2008
Symptoms of an Auditory Processing Disorder can range from mild to severe and can take many different forms. If you think there may be a problem with how your child processes what he or she hears, ask yourself these questions:* Is my child easily distracted or unusually bothered by loud or sudden noises?
* Are noisy environments upsetting to my child?
* Does my child's behavior and Read More...
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