Happy National Speech and Language Day!

To all the Speech Language Therapists in our community, today we gather not just as colleagues and peers, but as a dedicated, passionate community with a shared mission. Today, we honor the transformative work that we do and the profound impact we have on the lives we touch. Happy National Speech and Language Day!

On this day, we celebrate the skill, dedication, and compassion that each and every one of you brings to your work as speech therapists. Our role is not merely a job; it's a calling to uplift lives, unlock potential, and transform futures. We witness daily how our efforts can help a child tell their parents they love them, allow an adult to regain their voice after a stroke, or give a person struggling with a stutter the confidence to speak in front of a crowd. The power of our work is immeasurable, and its impact is far-reaching.

Here at Liricare, we believe in empowering people through communication. We celebrate the beauty of diversity in the ways that we communicate, and we strive to bridge the gaps that speech and language barriers can sometimes create. We know that every voice matters and every voice deserves to be heard.

As speech therapists, we are truly the architects of communication. We design the tools and build the bridges that help our patients connect with the world around them. Today, let's pause to acknowledge the extraordinary work that we do, but also the responsibility we carry.

As we mark National Speech and Language Day, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each member of our Liricare community. Your unwavering commitment, your compassionate care, and your constant pursuit of professional excellence inspire not just your patients, but everyone around you.

Let's continue to uplift one another, share our experiences and wisdom, and celebrate our successes. After all, we are stronger together. We are a beacon of hope for those we serve, and together, we are making a difference, one word at a time.

Happy National Speech and Language Day! Here's to us, to the lives we change, and to the future we're shaping.

Many SLPs struggle with money mindset due to our empathic nature. Despite our service hearts, we should feel empowered to ask for the compensation we deserve! A lot of our time and energy is placed in helping others feel heard and supported. We should feel the same.

I appreciate the new "Hiring and Salaries" section on Liricare.com to help SLPs and educators receive the compensation that truly matches the fruits of our labor.

Thank you Liricare!

Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

We missed the calendar date, but let's be honest, one day isn't enough to celebrate the phenomenal mothers in our community . So here's our belated, but no less heartfelt, tribute to all moms, especially those nurturing children on their speech and language journeys.

To the moms who turn everyday moments into learning opportunities, tirelessly practice speech exercises, and cheer every progress, big or small - your dedication is nothing short of inspiring. Your love and support light the way on this journey, and we see you.

To the speech therapist moms, juggling the roles of caring for your own family and guiding others through their speech and language development - your strength and dedication are truly admirable.

While our post may be a tad late, our gratitude and admiration for you is timeless. Every day, we celebrate your strength, resilience, and unwavering love.

We hope your Mother's Day was as special as you are, and may the days ahead continue to be filled with love, joy, and cherished moments. We did have a great time celebrating Mother’s Day! 💖💐

#BelatedMothersDay #EveryDayIsMothersDay #speechtherapy #motherhood #inspiringmoms #gratitude

Human speech and language are among the most complex motor and cognitive abilities. The discovery of a mutation in the transcription factor FOXP2 in KE family members with speech disturbances has been a landmark example of the genetic control of vocal communication in humans.

https://www.techexplorist.com/scientists-learn-how-changes-language-gene-result-speech-problems/59896/

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month as well as Pediatric Feeding Disorders Awareness Month. In the guest essay below, Lisa Rollin, WTAMU Academic and Clinical Instructor of Communication Disorders writes about some of the other aspects of a speech pathologist’s work that you may not know about.

https://www.myhighplains.com/news/studio-4/more-than-words-the-work-load-of-a-speech-pathologist/

Autism prevalence has been an increasing trend even before the COVID-19 pandemic, says J. Thomas Megerian, MD, PhD, FAAP, clinical director, Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center, Children's Hospital of Orange County.

https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/rise-in-autism-prevalence-highlights-continued-need-for-early-intervention

Six new stories from certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists about clients, patients, and students they’ve helped in transformative ways are being released today as part of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Real Stories public service announcement (PSA) campaign.

https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9121552-asha-certified-audiologists-speech-language-pathologists-real-stories/

Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication, swallowing and hearing disorders across the lifespan and to highlight the various services that speech-language pathologists and audiologists can provide when a person experiences a life-altering condition.

https://mmheadlines.org/2023/05/celebrate-better-hearing-and-speech-month/

Kimberly Witcher is a mom on a mission. She started Cam Communicates to support and provide AAC [Augmentative & Alternative Communication] devices to children who are nonverbal.

https://www.nbc29.com/2023/05/02/mother-starts-nonprofit-help-families-with-nonverbal-children/

Is ChatGPT becoming the go-to therapist for people? Humans are suddenly turning to ChatGPT to help them with their mental health issues. Is this a feasible approach? Palki Sharma decodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD7noJ2CiFg