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The 5-Minute Answer: What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?

Marissa Siegel November 6, 2020 No Comments

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.…

How to Choose Books to Support your Toddler’s Speech and Language Development

Marissa Siegel October 26, 2020 No Comments

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 5-Minute Answer: What is the Americans with Disabilities Act and How Does it Impact You?

Marissa Siegel October 9, 2020 No Comments

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…

How to Not Fry Your Voice as a Teacher

Marissa Siegel September 30, 2020 No Comments

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…

What is Stuttering?

Marissa Siegel September 17, 2020 No Comments

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,…

A Speech Therapist’s Top 5 Tips for Successful Teletherapy

Marissa Siegel September 10, 2020 No Comments

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…

Having Fun at Home with Communication Part III: Friends and Family On-line!

Marissa Siegel August 25, 2020 No Comments

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…

Having Fun at Home With Communication – Part 2: In the Kitchen

Marissa Siegel August 13, 2020 No Comments

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…

Having Fun at Home with Communication, Part I: Pets!

Marissa Siegel July 31, 2020 No Comments

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…

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