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Acquired or late-onset stammering is relatively rare and occurs in older children and adults as a result of a head injury, stroke or a progressive neurological condition; it can also be caused by certain drugs or medication, or psychological or emotional trauma. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

Every child is different so are their developmental pace. Some children may have difficulty in their growth that either led to slow or late development. Children may have a problem in their speech which makes it difficult for them to talk and communicate with others that can affect their personality and overall development.

Oral Placement Therapy or OPT is a kind of speech therapy that uses a combination of visual stimulation, auditory stimulation, and tactile stimulation to help impro...more

Speech fluency can be disrupted from causes other than developmental stuttering. A stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other brain disorders can cause speech that is slow or has pauses or repeated sounds (neurogenic stuttering). Speech fluency can also be disrupted in the context of emotional distress. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.

Some children have more difficulty building vocabulary and articulating sounds as compared to others. In such cases, a speech therapist can help. A speech therapist will help your child learn to enunciate properly, build their vocabulary and help them communicate better. Many speech problems such as stuttering begin in early childhood and if left untreated, can continue into the child s adult life as well. Working with a speech therapist can help prevent this. Some of the benefits of consulting ...more

One of the common ailments in elderly people is Parkinson s. A progressive disorder, when left untreated, results in worsening of the symptoms. Hence, it is essential to understand the treatment options available to manage the condition effectively. You may be suggested surgical therapies if medication is not effective enough to treat the symptoms.

Surgical treatment options can be beneficial for patients who are suffering from symptoms, but they do not help with treating the disease. I...more

In rare cases, stammering can start in adult life, when it is known as acquired or late-onset stammering, and is most commonly caused by a stroke, resulting in damage to the brain. It may also be caused by head injury or severe emotional upset. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.

Children generally tend to be fairly overactive and have lesser attention spans. However, when this tends to get into their performance at school and in general with getting along with other children it may be a sign of ADD or attention deficit disorder. Let's look at some of the common symptoms of this disorder.

Symptoms of ADD-

1. Problems in staying focused: One of the very basic symptoms is that children will often be very inattentive even during classes and will be easily...more

Speech disorders refer to the conditions that affect an individual s ability to form sounds that allow them to communicate with others. They are not the same as language disorders. Speech disorders stop people from producing correct speech sounds. A language disorder, on the other hand, affects one s ability to comprehend language and learn words. Nevertheless, both disorders make it difficult for a person to express feelings and thoughts in front of others.

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Diabetes and dementia have more in common than the letter D . Diabetes is a disorder where the body cannot produce enough insulin. It may also make the patient s body resistant to insulin. As a result, the body s glucose levels fluctuate. This, in turn, increases the risk of many other conditions including vascular dementia and Alzheimer s disease. This risk can be as high as 60%. Dementia caused by diabetes is seen more often in women than in men.

According to research studies, high l...more

There are some symptoms of depression that are quite evident from your description. Feelings of sadness, decreased interest in things that you were interested in always before, guilt that is disproportionate to any real or imagined events, low energy, subjective sense of having slowed down, sleep and appetite difficulties, poor concentration and thoughts about being better off dead. I am certain that you will benefit from treatment. Contact us to help you further.
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