Posts by Marissa Siegel
The 5-Minute Answer: What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?
By Marissa Siegel, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist at Rising Star Speech and Language Services You may have seen someone write a note to communicate their order at a coffee shop. Or maybe you’ve seen someone use a device that speaks for them according to the buttons they press. These are examples of augmentative and alternative…
Share This: Read MoreHow to Choose Books to Support your Toddler’s Speech and Language Development
By Marissa Siegel, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist at Rising Star Speech and Language Services Do you read to your child? Reading to your young child is research-backed as one of the many great things you can do to boost their communication development. There are so many children’s books out there though- so how do you…
Share This: Read MoreThe 5-Minute Answer: What is the Americans with Disabilities Act and How Does it Impact You?
By Marissa Siegel, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist at Rising Star Speech and Language Services Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 American adults have a disability? According to the CDC, that includes over 61 million people. Specifically in Virginia, 23.6% of adults are living with a disability. The ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act,…
Share This: Read MoreHow to Not Fry Your Voice as a Teacher
By Marissa Siegel, Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist at Rising Star Speech and Language Services At the end of the day, do you ever end up with a super hoarse voice that no amount of water can alleviate? You may be suffering from “teacher voice.” While that’s not a technical term, teachers are at a significantly…
Share This: Read MoreWhat is Stuttering?
By Marissa Siegel, owner and Speech-Language Pathologist at Rising Star Speech and Language Services Do you know someone who stutters? Apart from the stereotypes we typically see and hear about, what is it really? Read on to find out more about stuttering and ways to support people who stutter. Here’s what stuttering is NOT: Stuttering…
Share This: Read MoreA Speech Therapist’s Top 5 Tips for Successful Teletherapy
By Marissa Siegel, owner and Speech-Language Pathologist at Rising Star Speech and Language Services Nowadays, everything and everyone seems to have gone online. Professionals such as speech-language pathologists, doctors, and physical therapists are starting to offer (or make more widely available) telehealth visits for both children and adults. Here are some things you can do…
Share This: Read MoreHaving Fun at Home with Communication Part III: Friends and Family On-line!
Are you and your kids craving social connection? Awkward zoom playdates and tech troubles have become commonplace in our households as we strive to maintain connections with friends and family while social distancing. Maybe you’re a zoom call guru or a googlemeets master, or maybe you’re new to the whole video call scene. Either way,…
Share This: Read MoreHaving Fun at Home With Communication – Part 2: In the Kitchen
By Marissa Siegel Do you have a burgeoning baker on your hands? Turn those interests into communication (and culinary!) discovery. Working on speech and language at home can help your child increase their own understanding and help them feel confident communicating their wants and needs. Cooking allows families to spend time together, developing hobbies and…
Share This: Read MoreHaving Fun at Home with Communication, Part I: Pets!
Do you have a cat, a dog, or even a pet rock? There are so many enjoyable ways to encourage your child’s communication development at home. One of those ways is playing with pets! Pets provide not only entertainment and companionship, but also communication opportunities. Speech and language can be worked on during everyday activities…
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