Understanding and Improving Attention After Neurological Injury
Did you know? 🤔 Attention is a multifaceted cognitive function that plays a crucial role in our daily lives. There are different types of attention. Let’s get into it! Each ...
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Functions of Communication: Beyond Requesting
Human communication is powerful and full of richness. It’s a tool that allows us to express our needs, share our thoughts, build relationships, and so much more. While many people ...
Understanding Tests: Norm-Referenced vs. Criterion-Referenced
When it comes to assessing speech and language abilities, understanding the different types of tests available is crucial. At NOW Speech Therapy, we often use a combination of norm-referenced and ...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Quality of Life with Speech Therapy
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to honor and support the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s Disease, as well as their nearly 15 million ...
Comprehensive AAC and Device Support
At NOW Speech Therapy, we understand that communication is fundamental to human connection. We have experience working with high-tech communication devices (also called Augmentative and Alternative Communication or AAC devices). ...
Down Syndrome: Quality of life with Speech Therapy
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and abilities of individuals with Down Syndrome and to promote awareness and inclusion. At NOW Speech Therapy, we ...
The Power of AAC: Essential Competencies
For individuals who experience challenges with verbal communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) can be a life-changing tool. However, successful AAC use is not just about having the right device ...
Caregiver Training Codes: Breakthrough for Medicare Beneficiaries
In an exciting development, CPT codes for caregiver training in physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech-language pathology (SLP) have been introduced for Medicare beneficiaries. Indeed, this advancement is ...
Embracing Online Speech Therapy: Neurological Event Recovery
Experiencing a stroke or any type of neurological medical event is profoundly life-changing, not only for the individual affected but also for their family and caregivers. Such events often result ...
Dementia & Speech Therapy: Reach Out NOW for Help
Dementia is a disease that causes memory loss. It can also cause loss of language, communication abilities, and problem-solving skills. Dementia is a progressive disease, which means it gets worse ...
