A new brain study suggests speech learning relies more on listening and self-correction than muscle memory, changing how experts understand language development.
A new study suggests frequent "um" pauses, speech hesitation and word-finding struggles may signal early cognitive decline linked to dementia risk and brain health.
Let us understand the role of therapy in making life better for children. Know how different therapies work for different minds.
Brain injuries or pre-existing conditions are the root cause of speech or non-verbal communication challenges. For some infants, this can lead to difficulties with feeding and swallowing.
Children who stutter often suffer in silence. There is a possibility that they are bullied for it. It can cause a great impact on their confidence levels, their skills, and their overall personality.
As more people get familiar with the early signs of autism, this will help increase the number of children who will get proper developmental outcomes.
Foreign accent syndrome is a rare motor speech disorder, which can be caused by a number of things. One of the most common causes is brain damage resulting from a stroke, a traumatic brain injury, aneurysms, or multiple sclerosis.
The study by Baycrest and the University of Toronto underscores the importance of reevaluating conventional metrics for assessing cognitive health in older adults. Find out more about this interesting habit here.
Conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto, the study found that the speed of speech could be a more important indicator of brain health than difficulty finding words, which happens naturally as people age.
Emily Blunt said stuttering impacts one's sense of self-worth: "It's nearly always misidentified as a nervous disposition or a psychological issue. This is wrong."
From speech quality to maintaining overall health, it all depends on the quality of oral and dental health that we maintain.
The findings of the study were quite contrary to the existing notion that people suffering from depression are quieter and isolate themselves more often
Parents need to be attentive and immediately consult a pediatrician once they notice the red flags.
We spoke to Dr Himani Narula Khanna, Co-founder & Director of Continua Kid, to understand more about this condition. Here's what she says.
Stuttering is one of the most misunderstood speech disorders. Here, let's address a few myths associated with stuttering, its causes and treatment.
Learn about the various stages of speech and language development, and some red flags on when to consult a specialist.
The annual cost of treatment for Hunter Syndrome in India is estimated to cost between 80 lakh to one crore for one patient. Read on to know more about this rare disease.
Alzheimer’s disease: Watch out for these early signs and symptoms
Bringing up a child with autism spectrum disorder is stressful and challenging. On this World Autism Awareness Day, Surabhi Verma, consultant for children with autism and Founder Director of Sparsh For Children, pens an exclusive article for TheHealthSite to help parents of autistic kids reach out for the right therapies and ensure proper home care.
As the World Autism Day approaches, we tell you why speech therapy is crucial for an autistic child and how this therapy works.
In order to make your child an expert in learning language quick and have better speech related skills, start talking to him or her from an early age as keeping them involved in conversation helps in enhancing their language and speech related skills, finds the new study.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia in younger people and may affect around a third of younger people with dementia.
If you hear people using 'me,' 'myself' and 'I' more than them, they or him/her chances are the person is suffering from depression.
As parents, you should ensure that you communicate with you children to help them overcome speech issues. Here are a few strategies for you.
A new brain study suggests speech learning relies more on listening and self-correction than muscle memory, changing how experts understand language development.
A new study suggests frequent "um" pauses, speech hesitation and word-finding struggles may signal early cognitive decline linked to dementia risk and brain health.
Let us understand the role of therapy in making life better for children. Know how different therapies work for different minds.
Brain injuries or pre-existing conditions are the root cause of speech or non-verbal communication challenges. For some infants, this can lead to difficulties with feeding and swallowing.
Children who stutter often suffer in silence. There is a possibility that they are bullied for it. It can cause a great impact on their confidence levels, their skills, and their overall personality.
As more people get familiar with the early signs of autism, this will help increase the number of children who will get proper developmental outcomes.
The study by Baycrest and the University of Toronto underscores the importance of reevaluating conventional metrics for assessing cognitive health in older adults. Find out more about this interesting habit here.
Conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto, the study found that the speed of speech could be a more important indicator of brain health than difficulty finding words, which happens naturally as people age.
Emily Blunt said stuttering impacts one's sense of self-worth: "It's nearly always misidentified as a nervous disposition or a psychological issue. This is wrong."
The findings of the study were quite contrary to the existing notion that people suffering from depression are quieter and isolate themselves more often
Parents need to be attentive and immediately consult a pediatrician once they notice the red flags.
We spoke to Dr Himani Narula Khanna, Co-founder & Director of Continua Kid, to understand more about this condition. Here's what she says.
Stuttering is one of the most misunderstood speech disorders. Here, let's address a few myths associated with stuttering, its causes and treatment.
Learn about the various stages of speech and language development, and some red flags on when to consult a specialist.
The annual cost of treatment for Hunter Syndrome in India is estimated to cost between 80 lakh to one crore for one patient. Read on to know more about this rare disease.
Bringing up a child with autism spectrum disorder is stressful and challenging. On this World Autism Awareness Day, Surabhi Verma, consultant for children with autism and Founder Director of Sparsh For Children, pens an exclusive article for TheHealthSite to help parents of autistic kids reach out for the right therapies and ensure proper home care.
As the World Autism Day approaches, we tell you why speech therapy is crucial for an autistic child and how this therapy works.
In order to make your child an expert in learning language quick and have better speech related skills, start talking to him or her from an early age as keeping them involved in conversation helps in enhancing their language and speech related skills, finds the new study.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia in younger people and may affect around a third of younger people with dementia.
If you hear people using 'me,' 'myself' and 'I' more than them, they or him/her chances are the person is suffering from depression.
As parents, you should ensure that you communicate with you children to help them overcome speech issues. Here are a few strategies for you.
It is because the preschool teachers are regularly exposed to voices and screams that often convey important information and is difficult to avoid.
Worried about your child's vocabulary? It is time to engage with them in math activities at home.
For each 30-minute increase in hand-held screen time, there was a 49 per cent increased risk of expressive speech delay.
Foreign accent syndrome is a rare motor speech disorder, which can be caused by a number of things. One of the most common causes is brain damage resulting from a stroke, a traumatic brain injury, aneurysms, or multiple sclerosis.
From speech quality to maintaining overall health, it all depends on the quality of oral and dental health that we maintain.
Alzheimer’s disease: Watch out for these early signs and symptoms
