Sensory Processing is the way in which the nervous system receives sensory messages and generates them into responses. The senses provide us with information about where our body is in space, how our body is moving, what impact the environment is having on our body, what is happening in the environment and help us in knowing how to effectively respond to task and environmental
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Signs of common speech and language disorders in adults and children between birth to 4 years of age, an important stage in early detection of communication disorders: Children and Youth Does not interact socially (infancy and older) Does not follow or understand what you say (starting at 1 year) Says only a few sounds, words, or gestures (18 months to 2 years) Words are not
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Speech Delay / Disorder: What is speech delay / disorder? During the early preschool years, some children’s speech is easier to understand than others. Children who are more difficult to understand may be developing their speech skills at a slower rate than their peers. Each sound has an expected age-range for when it should be correctly articulated. Speech sound delays/disorders include problems with articulation
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Childhood Stuttering (Fluency Disorder) What is a Stuttering? Stuttering is a communication disorder that results from an interaction between the child’s developing language skills and his or her developing motor skills. Developmentally it is normal for a child to go through a period of stuttering up to age 5. Stuttering becomes a concern when the dysfluencies are predictable and persistent across various settings. Stuttering
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Caint Speech Therapy opened it’s latest clinic at 13 Upper Patrick Street Kilkenny on the 9th September. Many thanks to Kilkenny Senior Hurling Manager and Principal of St Patrick’s De La Salle Presentation Boys National School Brian Cody who officially opened the clinic. It was a busy day for Caint as we held our Open Day in Kilkenny the same day and Catherine was
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What is Cerebral Palsy? The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS, 2013) describe Cerebral Palsy as an umbrella term referring to any of a number of neurological disorders that develop in infancy or early in childhood which permanently affect movement and muscle co-ordination. It can progress to different levels of severity as the child gets older. Although muscle movement is affected, muscles
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Specific Language Impairment (SLI) What is SLI? Recent studies indicate that 7% of all children present with Specific Language Impairment (SLI). Speech Language Impairment (SLI) is a term currently used to describe children who have great difficulty with understanding and/or expressing themselves through speech and language (RCSLT, 2007). Specific language impairment (SLI) occurs when a child has difficulty with language that is not as
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Dyslexia What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which makes it difficult for some people to learn to read, write and spell correctly. The British Dyslexia Association (2007) state that  ‘Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that mainly affects the development of spelling, reading and writing and language related skills’. Dyslexia is caused by an impairment in the brain’s ability to translate images
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Autism What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term that refers to children with varying developmental disabilities, typically with social or communication skills. There are three main areas of difficulty in children with ASD. These include social interaction, social communication and social imagination. ASD symptons may appear in infancy and early childhood. Children with ASD may have delays in many basic
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Your child’s communication from Birth through the School years  Language development 0-6 months Turns towards a sound when they hear it. Loud noises startle them. Recognises your voice. Look at you when you are talking to them. Have different cries for different needs (tired, hungry, wet etc). Make noises like coo’s or squeals. Recognise your familiar voice, and will quieten at the sound of it
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Open Day Concerned about your child’s speech, communication or language. On the 9th September, CAINT Speech Therapy Ltd will hold an open day from 10am to 5pm for parents, teachers, and other professionals. Come in and meet one of our therapists and have a discussion about our services or discuss concerns about your child’s abilities. No appointment needed, drop in and meet
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