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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Caint Speech Therapy Cork Free Talks will be taking place in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork on the 22nd June. The first talk will be on the subject of Communication in the Preschool Years 1 – 4 Years from 5 -7 years. This talk will cover; Outline children’s milestones Identifying difficulties in Communication Development. Tips & Strategies The second talk will be on the
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Congratulations to our Kilkenny Clinic Free Speech and Language Assessment competition winner Gary Kenneally. Like us on Facebook to keep up to take with all news and competitions
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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What is Parkinson’s Disease (PD)? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive, neurological condition. It is predominantly characterised by difficulties with body movements, known as ‘motor symptoms’ – the most identifiable being tremor. Parkinson’s Disease most often occurs after the age of 50 and is one of the most common nervous system disorders of the elderly. The disease is caused by the slow deterioration of
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What is Aphasia? Aphasia is a term used to describe certain language difficulties that may result after a stroke or brain injury. It may result in a limited ability to use language effectively. Aphasia can refer to problems with spoken language (talking and understanding) and written language (reading and writing). Aphasia occurs when there is an impairment affecting the understanding of language, the expression (production) of language, including
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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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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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