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World Down Syndrome Day
Every year on March 21st (3/21), we recognize World Down Syndrome Day. This date was chosen to represent the third copy of chromosome 21, which is characteristic of Down syndrome. It is a day rooted in awareness, advocacy, and celebration. In speech therapy, we are reminded daily how powerful communication is, and how deeply every individual deserves to be heard, understood, and included.
March Newsletter
March is filled with different observances & health promotion days! Read all about how we acknowledge them at Lear and learn about what’s happening this month!
Now Servicing: Peterborough & Surrounding Areas!
Exciting news! We have a highly skilled Speech-Language Pathologist/Clinical Manager who is now located in the Peterborough/Cobourg/Port Hope area and has availability for new referrals. She can offer in-person services and/or virtual. This SLP has been working with...
Oral Mechanism Exams
Have you ever heard of an oral mechanism exam? If you are getting a speech assessment, this may be one of the steps! 👄 Oral mech exams allow speech-language pathologists to see how your articulators move independently of and during speech. Some of the...
Wait No Longer! Effective and Timely Dysphagia Management Offered in Hamilton Clinic
WENTWORTH-HALTON SWALLOWING CLINIC Offering Assessment & Treatment for Swallowing Impairments With over 50 years of combined clinical experience, Jennifer Horton and Shanda Hunter-Trottier have joined forces on a special project...
Lear Communication attends Gala for Hamilton Brain Injury Awareness
Lear Communication enjoyed an evening with colleagues supporting the Hamilton Brain Injury Association.
Based on brain injury statistics, 100,000 Canadians will experience a brain injury each year.
Social Communication Skills in Children- ask a Speech-Language Pathologist!
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A Tool for Expanding Expressive Language- An Addition to Lear’s Toolbox!
What is EET? Expanding Expression...
Communication Challenges after Stroke, Concussion and Acquired Brain Injury
SLPs at...
Childhood Fluency Disorders- Information on Stuttering for Parents
Below is an excerpt from a larger text. For a complete read on both stuttering and cluttering, visit the ASHA website at http://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935336§ion=Overview Stuttering Stuttering typically has its origins...
A Politician’s Perspective on Stuttering
"Adversity makes you stronger..." according to Patrick Brown of Ontario's PC Party. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, there is so much joy in supporting our young adults in overcoming fears associated with communication impairments. Stuttering is one disorder that can...
Lear Communication- well above “par” this week!
What was your work-week like? Mine was full of joy, pride and gratitude! Lear Communication is a private practice and our clients struggle with all sorts of communication barriers. These barriers often leave our clients feeling misunderstood, lonely and frustrated. It...