The Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area’s mission is to promote the unique contributions of children and adults with Down syndrome by providing direct services to them and their families, and to educate the general public by fostering inclusive and integrated involvement with the Down syndrome community and society at large. The DSCBA has put together a […]
CSUN: INTERVIEW WITH RENEE ROY HILL
Please find a great interview by Renee Roy Hill, MS, CCC-SLP in preparation for the Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference (CSUN). She talks, among others, about what is Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) and how it fits in the bigger picture of helping kids with disabilities. Additional information about this conference can be found at the […]
HORN #10 AND OTHER HORN HIERARCHY UPDATES
Hi Therapists and Parents, I just wanted to let everyone know that we have made a change to the TalkTools Horn Hierarchy. After much consideration we determined that the hierarchy can be improved upon. We will no longer be using the “magic ball pipe” as the #10 horn; instead we will be re-introducing an old favorite among […]
INFECTION CONTROL & PREVENTION IN A THERAPY SETTING
In light of August being National Immunization Month we want to discuss the SLP’s and OT’s role in infection control and prevention. The incidence of communicable diseases, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), hepatitis B (HBV), herpes simples, tuberculosis, influenza, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are increasing. These diseases, in addition to other infections, are contagious […]
COURSE REVIEW: SOLVING THE PUZZLE OF AUTISM USING TACTILE THERAPY TECHNIQUES
We had a great course two weeks ago in Baltimore and received the below review on Robyn Merkel-Walsh’s course “Solving the Puzzle of Autism Using Tactile Therapy Techniques” and wanted to share. If you are interested in having Robyn visit your clinic or town just drop us a line! We love to chat with therapists and […]
BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH
CELEBRATE BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH THIS MAY WITH THE AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month each May to raise public awareness of speech and language disorders that affect 14 million Americans. Speech and language disorders can take many forms and can limit academic achievement, […]
USER FRIENDLY ORAL PLACEMENT THERAPY TOOLS
At TalkTools® we have developed a series of very user-friendly talk therapy tools that correspond with her hierarchical approach to oral placement therapy. Through the consistent improvement of these existing products and the development of new tools to meet emerging needs, TalkTools Therapy has positioned itself as a primary worldwide source for oral placement, sensory and feeding therapy supplies. Visit www.talktools.com today […]
ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF THE JAW
The latest book from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, Assessment and Treatment of the Jaw is a more detailed study of the importance of jaw skills for the whole body sensory organization, speech clarity and safety in feeding. It is 182 pages in length and includes a DVD that demonstrates these techniques visually. Visit TalkTools today for oral placement therapy and talk […]