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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...
Thank you Jeff Lear & Justine Hamilton
On June 1, 2016 Jeff Lear and Justine Hamilton entrusted Lear Communication to me. I have felt overwhelmed by the support of the staff, the excitement of the community and the trust and confidence of Jeff and Justine. Over the last 8 years, I now realize that Jeff and...
Excellent Resource for the Healthy Aging Brain!
McMaster University has developed an excellent on-line tool with scientifically-validated information about healthy aging. There is so much information available on the internet and it's often difficult to determine what is accurate, what is a sales pitch and...
What Does an SLP Contribute to Brain Injury Rehab?
The profession of speech-language pathology is often a mystery to people! Click on these 2 links for articles that Justine wrote that describe how speech-language pathologists provide tremendous help to those with brain injuries: Why On Earth Do I Need an...