Department of Speech-Language Pathology News

Our speech-language pathologists are certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed by the states where they work.

Apr 27, 2021

Today’s technology allows us to be connected electronically more than ever. Read more about the benefits of using Bluetooth® Capable Hearing Devices.

How to Enhance Your Child’s Speech and Language Development and Get the Most out of Teletherapy

Apr 27, 2021

The pandemic has put more responsibility on parents/caregivers to foster and support their child’s therapeutic needs. Learn how to prepare children prior to their teletherapy sessions.

What to Do If Your Child Stutters

Jan 5, 2021

As America is poised to inaugurate a president who stutters, a CHOP speech-language pathologist offers facts about stuttering and advice for caregivers.

‘Window’ Face Masks Help Kids with Hearing Loss Understand Their Care

Jul 14, 2020

Special masks, called the Communicator, are being used by the CHOP’s Center for Childhood Communication (CCC) to help children and families who have hearing loss stay safe from COVID-19.

Language Development: Talking With — Not Just To — Your Child

Sep 24, 2019

Interactive play and conversations between parents and children lead to stronger language skills for the child, research shows. Here are tips on how to make those “together” moments count.

CHOP Experts Discuss Tongue-ties

Mar 15, 2019

The Atlantic reports on the spike in tongue-ties found in babies and the surgery that often accompanies.

A Gift that Speaks for Itself

Apr 4, 2017

For Sean Frankel, the challenge of stuttering was the motivating factor that has driven him to work harder and reach higher. A successful real estate developer, Sean has decided to give back to the place that helped him — and his son.

What is Apraxia?

Nov 4, 2013

CAS is a neurologically-based speech disorder in which there is a disruption in the motor planning for speech production, typically without muscle weakness.

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