Miracle Farm Blog
“That thing”, “The stuff”, “Um”, “That place”, “You know….” Word Retrieval Difficulties in Children
There’s not always an obvious medical cause for word-finding problems. For children with a history of traumatic brain injury or a diagnosis of ADHD, word-retrieval difficulties are common. Sometimes we see word-finding problems in children with language disorders, problems with speech fluency (or stuttering) and learning issues like dyslexia. We also see
Upcoming Presentation – Let’s Have Some Fun! Integrating Speech and Language Development in Play
Join us Wednesday, January 24th, 6:30-8:30PM, for a presentation by Joanne Hanson, owner and Director of Miracle Farm Speech Therapy. Let’s Have Some Fun! Integrating Speech and Language Development in Play: We will explore the developmental stages of play and benchmarks to look for in toddlers through kindergarteners. Games and
The Annual Holiday Recommendations
Happy Holidays! We are so grateful to our wonderful clients. All of us at Miracle Farm Speech Therapy and Kids Therapy Partners consider ourselves blessed to work with you and to have such a rewarding job. We wish you peace this holiday season and hope that you all get a
Lecture Series for 2017
Miracle Farm Speech Therapy is happy to announce their Professional Development Presentations that are currently being offered at our offices in Rowley, MA and Hampton Falls, NH. We will be offering the following presentations: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, HAMPTON FALLS, NH 6:30-8:30 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, ROWLEY, MA, 6:30-8:00 Please Contact Joanne
Getting Your Child Ready for Back to School – 4 Fun and Easy Tips
Make a schedule – make it visual (even stick figures work!) Set routines – morning, off the bus, after school We all do best when we know what is expected of us and as many of you have probably noticed, children benefit from routine. Using a visual at home –
Impact of Frequent Ear Infections (Otitis Media) on Speech and Language Development
Ear infections are one of the most prevalent illnesses for children between birth and three years of age. During this early stage in development, children’s ear structures are still maturing, which increases the risk for ear infections. An ear infection can cause fluid to collect and to become infected in