In May, we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month. Each week we will bring you some pertinent and useful speech and hearing-related information from our team of fabulous speech therapists.This week, we focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).You may have seen someone write in a ... Continue Reading
In May, we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month. Each week we will bring you some pertinent and useful speech and hearing-related information from our team of fabulous speech therapists. Language Development Facts: 1. How common is late talking? The latest prevalence estimates are 10 – 20% of ... Continue Reading
Aaron Likens: I was asked to write a blog post on Independent Living, and I have asked my father to write about his experience of seeing me move out of his house in 2012. Wow, that was a long time ago. This is his first adventure into writing a blog post. Be kind. Independent Living by James ... Continue Reading
Third in a Blog Series: Understanding Autism with Easterseals Ambassador Aaron Likens I wouldn’t have thought this when I began my speaking career but one of the first audiences I spoke to were doctor’s offices across Saint Louis in 2010. I thought this would be a waste of time, but I was surprised ... Continue Reading
Second in a Blog Series: Understanding Autism with Easterseals Ambassador Aaron Likens I can think back on my life and pinpoint exact things my teachers did that, if they hadn’t, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing today. They did it by intuition only because there wasn’t autism training, awareness, ... Continue Reading
First in a Blog Series: Understanding Autism with Easterseals Ambassador Aaron Likens I’ve been in this race for understanding for over a decade and I’ve seen so many amazing strides in the past decade. However, just as a driver in a race with a lead, there can be no let-up on the pace. We must keep ... Continue Reading
Affecting about 206,000 Americans, Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition. Although it can lead to higher risks of congenital cardiac issues, autoimmune diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease, the life expectancy of those with this condition has increased from 25 years in 1983 to 60 years ... Continue Reading
