More and more often, parents have reported that their child’s last hearing “test” was their newborn hearing screening (shortly after birth). Every child should have a formal hearing evaluation between the ages of 24-30 months, or sooner, if hearing difficulties are...
Check out the Developmental Milestones from birth to 5 years of age and Warning Signs of a communication disorder (ASHA).Speech-Language Developmental MilestonesBirth – 3 MonthsHearing and UnderstandingStartles to loud sounds.Quiets or smiles when spoken to.Seems to...
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that predominately affects dopamine-producing neurons (nerve cells) in a specific area of the brain called the substantia nigra. These neurons break down and no longer produce chemical “messengers” called dopamine....
Changes in swallowing function such as swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) often occur with neurological disorders, other medical conditions such as stroke and brain injuries, may cause swallowing difficulty (dysphagia). Swallowing disorders can also occur with the...
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