Speech & Sound Advice
Last month, our office hosted Taylor H. for her Career Study program. Every year, seniors at Perkiomen Valley High School have the opportunity to spend the final weeks of the school year out in the community. Students shadow various professionals and learn about their future careers. Taylor will start at the University of Alabama this Fall, studying communication sciences and
Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP A while ago, I wrote a blog post about understanding your child’s IEP, or Individualized Education Plan. In that post, I mentioned all of the major parts of an IEP, including the Annual Goals. These are the functional, measurable goals and objectives that the student’s IEP team will monitor throughout the IEP cycle (typically one school
The hustle-bustle of the holiday season is upon us! Stores are playing festive jingles and offering sweet treats at every corner. From decorating our homes to planning parties, our days are busy. Among all this excitement, we must remember to slow down and appreciate time with family and friends A survey performed in 2020 discovered that 50% of families celebrate
Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP Over the next few months, our Speech blog will highlight some stories of patients who received therapy at Premiere Speech and Hearing. Names and identifiable information have been changed for privacy, but the success is real! This month’s success story is about a 34 year old woman, “Sarah”. A 34-year-old woman, Sarah, sought voice therapy services
“I used to worry about my dad. I live out of state and call home weekly. On the phone, Dad didn’t seem like himself. He was aloof and sometimes unresponsive. I used to worry that he wasn’t following me on the phone or participating at family gatherings because of memory loss, dementia, or something else. But surely enough, once he
“Joey”: A Premiere Speech and Hearing Success Story Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP Over the next few months, our Speech blog will highlight some stories of patients who received therapy at Premiere Speech and Hearing. Names and identifiable information have been changed for privacy, but the success is real! This month’s success story is about a 4 year old boy, “Joey.”
Better Hearing & Speech Month at Premiere Speech and Hearing Hello, Better Hearing and Speech Month! At Premiere Speech and Hearing, we are passionate about educating the Collegeville and Brownstown areas on the importance of hearing and speech healthcare. One of the simple ways we can do this is by sharing who we are and the types of problems we
It’s hard to believe the novel coronavirus began sweeping the nation almost one year ago. In the blink of an eye the entire world was turned upside down. Shelves went bare in grocery stores, businesses closed, jobs were lost, and social distancing became the “new normal”. Many people were forced to find creative solutions to work from home while also
Understanding IEPs Kristin Park, MS CCC-SLP Parents often have many questions when their child first qualifies for an IEP. The eligibility determination process can be lengthy, complicated, and somewhat confusing. IEP documents themselves can often be pages upon pages of tables, checkboxes, and signature lines. In this blog, I explain the basics of an IEP and what to expect as
This month’s blog is going to be a little different! I have broken down some of the most common statements that individuals with untreated hearing loss report. Often when someone is suffering from untreated hearing loss they state that they don’t know if the problem is due to hearing loss, their spouses' voices, or their environment. Statement 1: Eventually, I