Welcome to Beyond Words SLP

May 30th, 2011

Welcome to our first blog entry at Beyond Words S-LP. We are so excited about this opportunity to reach a wider audience and talk of the work about which we are passionate – speech and language therapy. So, we thought we would start by laying some of the groundwork in this first post.

 

First of all, did you know that May is Speech and Hearing Month? Check out our national association website at http://www.caslpa.ca/. The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists has recently rebranded May month to really speak to what we want to accomplish as speech and hearing professionals.

The site has a lot of good information about communication and swallowing disorders. We have included a handout on swallowing below but there is much, much more.

 

This brings us to our site and what you can expect to read over the course of this blog. Many people think they know what we do – “you fix speech problems don’t you?”. Well, yes and no, it depends on whether you have a speech problem, a language problem, a voice problem, a problem with cognitive-communication skills…

We want to demystify the speech and language therapy process – particularly for the groups we serve (people with: brain injury, voice disorders, swallowing difficulties, language-learning disorders). What is it that we do? How do we do it? How can a better understanding of what is involved in speech and language therapy help you and your family get the most out of the experience?

We also want to share strategies and tips we have learned over the many years in working with our clients. This is especially true of our technology tips. Technology can make a BIG difference in the lives of people with communication difficulties but so often it seems difficult to navigate and it is hard to stay current with what is available.

Finally, we want to introduce you to new learning opportunities that we come across such as good courses and conferences for people with communication challenges and their families.

Our best,

Julie & Lee-Ann

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