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PRESS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Daphne McDonald Phone: 901-221-4010 Email: dmcdonald@speakinglifehealthcare.com Speaking Life Healthcare Receives Recognition For Outstanding Speech Pathology ServicesMemphis, TN (April 1, 2020) - Speaking Life Healthcare is honored to have received recognition as one of the 9 Best Speech Pathology Companies in Memphis, TN. The analysts of Expertise.com evaluated 171 Speech service providers in the Memphis area and selected 9 amongst them as "Top Picks". Daphne McDonald, Speaking Life's Director of Therapy Services, expressed thanks "to God, our employees and community partners for being chosen by Expertise.com as one of Memphis' Top Speech Pathology Companies".
Expertise.com is on a mission to provide the public with the best. Their proprietary research and selection process identifies the top service professionals in major cities in the United States. Every month Expertise.com helps over 10M customers find the best qualified service professional for their needs. To date, they have analyzed over 10M companies. Their team specializes in analyzing over 200 different industries and declares "Top Picks" based on 5 selection criteria:
Expertise.com has honored Speaking Life due to their hardworking and knowledgeable professionals who assist the people of Memphis improve their lives through enhanced communication skills. Moreover, the management of Speaking Life is committed to enriching the lives of clients and empowering them to live their best life. As Communication Specialists, Speaking Life was established to help individuals reach their true potential through the development of communication skills. Their range of services include school-based therapy, early language and literacy development and communications coaching. To learn more about Expertise.com's recognition or Speaking Life Healthcare’s services, please contact Daphne McDonald at dmcdonald@speakinglifehealthcare.com or visiting www.speakinglifehealthcare.com.
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Speaking Life Healthcare is dedicated to supporting students and families. We would like to share the following list of websites parents can access to help students who would normally receive services for Speech and/or Language impairments.
These sites do not replace the services provided by a Speech and Language Pathologist. They are meant only to provide a means of practicing skills while services are not being provided due to school closures related to COVID-19 . Reference: http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster2/sptherapy.html www.ixl.com Helps learners build math, language arts and social studies skills. www.StoryJumper.com Provides a free online tool to write, illustrate and publish children's stories. www.brainbashers.com A collection of brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, games and optical illusions. www.toytheater.com Visual memory activities www.dicts.info/picture-dictionary.php This dictionary contains more than 2500 illustrations with translations in more than 50 languages. www.squiglysplayhouse.com/WritingCorner/StoryBuilder/index.html Creative stories www.ed.gov/pubs/CompactforReading/tablek.html Kindergarten level, including recognizing letters, understanding words consist of a sequence of sounds, rhyming, building vocabulary, following directions, and more. www.storiesfromtheweb.org/sfwhomepage.htm Stories written by children www.mommyspeechtherapy.com Words in various speech position, great for articulation www.carlscorner.us.com/BossyRWordFamilies.htm “R” sound word families www.quia.com/pages/worldowords.html Vocabulary builder www.readwritethink.org/materials/idioms/ Learn idioms www.quia.com/pages/sequencingfun.html Sequencing games www.home-speech-home.com/speech-therapy-word-lists.html Speech therapy word list www.rhlschool.com/reading.htm Free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents to copy www.scholastic.com/learnathome www.eduplace.com/tales/ Create Madlibs and web tales www.vocabulary.com Vocabulary builder www.bibliomania.com Online literature www.tarheelreader.org Collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics www.storylineonline.net/ Famous actors read children's stories online www.commonlit.org Free collection of reading passages in all literary and nonfiction genres for grades 3-12 www.newsela.com Offers students up-to-date, high-interest articles that meet students right at their level http://mommyspeechtherapy.com Worksheets for various speech sounds http://www.eduplace.com/tales/ www.scholastic.com/learnathome http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster2/sptherapy.html https://www.quia.com/pages/pbordashome.html https://www.quia.com/pages/havemorefun.html http://web.archive.org/web/20090208105628/https://www.speakingofspeech.com/Articulation_Materials.html http://www.elfs.com/MovieTmpl8.html http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/listen-watch http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/1free_social.html I wanted to share this passage from a devotional “Women on a Mission” from Charlena Ortiz of Grit & Virtue.
Vigorous Hands Life is full of hard work. Some days we move mountains and others we spend on seemingly purposeless drudgery. You can choose to see work as a curse or as a blessing. It's about perspective. It's about understanding our identity and what we're called to do. When work is solely seen as a way to accumulate wealth, it begins to lose its appeal in our hearts. Working just for earthy rewards gives us temporary bliss. Then we fall back into questioning the work we do. Because earthly accumulation is just that—temporary. It's when we truly understand our identity, accept God's promises, and discern the work we're called to that we'll begin to find ourselves in the middle of His will. In reality, work is worship. The Hebrew word for both work and worship is avodah. God has designed each of us with passion, purpose and potential. Not for our own benefit, but for the benefit of His kingdom and His Glory. God is calling us to be ambassadors for Him even in the marketplace, when we find ourselves working beyond the home, in any season of life, have no guilt or shame. Our roles as women are many. So if God calls you, depend on Him to give you the strength and capacity you need. At the end of it all, when we meet our heavenly Father, what will we show for the talents he has given us? Work is an opportunity for us to use what has been given to serve others and to give him Glory. Take time to align your actions so that they reflect your passions. If you're finding that you're not as passionate about things, dig into your purpose. If you're finding it difficult to recognize your purpose, then follow your passions, because on that path is where your purpose is waiting to be discovered. Go on, sister, work hard and with a greater purpose. Kaytie Zimmerman, Contributor (Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own.) 4 Reasons All Millennials Should Develop Their Public Speaking Skills It is uncommon for millennials to spend time developing their public speaking skills outside of structured schoolwork and required courses for their careers, but they should consider honing their skills in other ways. According to Statistic Brain, 74% of people suffer from glossophobia,or a fear of public speaking. This can contribute to the number of young adults who do not spend the time and effort to develop the ability to present in front of a group of people. Beyond a fear of public speaking, most millennials don’t find themselves with opportunities to develop their skills, since so many careers use written communication as the primary medium. Public Speaking Is A Rare Talent Among Millennials Especially in a tech-dominated world where few people excel in the spotlight, effective communication skills come at a premium. The bottom line is that millennials have started at a disadvantage because of their upbringing. They have learned to communicate primarily via text, emoji, and social media, so they can struggle at times with presenting themselves formally in front of a group. We already know that millennials usually prefer communicating via text message, but there are many scenarios where face-to-face or presenting for an audience is necessary. In these cases, millennials who develop their skills are more likely to excel and stand out. This could be in an interview, presentation, or sales pitch. “Millennials may not realize it, but many engage in public speaking every day, albeit through platforms like Facebook Live and YouTube,” said Kristi Dosh, Public Speaker and Founder of Guide My Brand, a publicity firm. “While there are still many advantages to getting on a stage and speaking to an audience you can shake hands with afterwards, public speaking as a skill is still an easy way to stand out from the crowd and develop your personal brand.” As Dosh mentions, developing public speaking skills does not have to be done the traditional way anymore. In fact, millennials can develop their skills with just their phone. They have the ability to broadcast a message, short or long, simple or complicated, with just the push of a button on social media. Feedback to their message comes in many forms, but likes, comments, and shares are often indicators of how well received the message is. Public Speaking Skills Give You A Competitive Business Edge Whether you are an entrepreneur or work for a company, there are numerous areas where public speaking opportunities add value. As a millennial entrepreneur, not only would you be unique in having the ability to carry yourself well to a crowd, but you may find it easier to raise capital, inspire teams, and win customers with the right speaking skills. Further, it can help an entrepreneur craft and hone their brand. “Public speaking is still one of the quickest, most efficient ways to establish your credibility,” shared Dosh. “From attracting clients to impressing potential employers, public speaking is a personal branding technique that bridges generational gaps.” As a professional employed by a company, the ability to speak in front of an audience will put you ahead of your peers for promotions and opportunities. One look at most town hall or all hands presentations by managers or executives of any given company will show you that public speaking is still a rare skill. Public Speaking Can Move Your Message Further Improving public speaking skills can help your online presence too. There’s benefit to speaking face to face with a crowd, but often times your reach and influence ends there. As you develop confidence with any speaking endeavors, you can take your influence online by creating videos and live streams. “Learning how to effectively communicate your message will never go out of style,” said Dosh. “Today, there are even more platforms for public speaking than ever, so even if you aren’t getting up on a traditional stage, being able to deliver a message that engages an audience is still valuable.” Many people find that even spreading their message in short snippets on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Live, Periscope, Instagram Stories and Snapchat help them develop a following and makes their message spread faster when their audience likes, comments and shares their content. Public Speaking Can Give Your Business Or Brand Depth Whether you are conscious of it or not, you have a personal brand. It may align with your business or your work in your particular industry. Either way, public speaking can deepen your reach within that brand or business. It only happens when you follow one of the main rules of public speaking, which is to make your message about your audience’s needs and wants. “Your speech must be about your audience,” said Lindsey Pollak, Author of Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders. “This is excellent advice I got from my speaking coach, Jane Atkinson. For example, when you are tempted to think about where your hands are gesturing or whether anyone will get your jokes, consciously focus on whether the audience members are hearing your message and you are giving them solid takeaways to implement. Instead of telling too many stories about your own experience, pre-interview or research your audience before your speech and share some of their anecdotes. If your energy is focused on your audience and how you’re helping them, you can’t lose.” When you ensure your audience is getting what they want and need out of your content, they are more likely to want more from you. That’s where your business and brand reach expands as they follow you on social media and buy your products. “Because so few people conquer their fear of public speaking and take the time to develop their skills, those who become public speakers can easily stand out in a crowded marketplace,” said Dosh. “Public speaking can be leveraged to achieve many goals – establishing your credibility, selling books, building your personal brand, and attracting clients, just to name a few.” Whether you are considering developing your public speaking skills in order to stand out among a crowd, gain a competitive edge in job seeking or business, deepen your business or brand impact, or furthering your message, there’s a strong case to be made for spending time and effort becoming comfortable in front of a crowd. Millennials are particularly unique in that public speaking presence is uncommon among young adults, so the ability to use it to your advantage is even greater. If you absolutely can not get your student to elevate the tongue tip to make /t/, /d/ sounds get out a flashlight and a mirror and have them "check to make sure no monsters are hiding under their tongue".
It was so funny but it worked like a charm. My student had his tongue up just right searching for 5 minutes. Mission accomplished! - J. Johnson |