by Emerge Marketing | Jan 20, 2022 | AAC, General information, Speech & Language
Speech generating devices (SGDs) are a great tool for communication. While “SGD” refers to the physical equipment, “vocabulary” refers to the language program on the SGD. Here are common SGDs and vocabularies we use at Emerge. Devices Accent This device is made by...
by Emerge Marketing | Jan 4, 2022 | General information, Parenting, School, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
What is decontextualized language? Why is it important for your preschooler? Decontextualized language is language that does not refer to the “here and now.” While lots of parents and professionals are aware of the importance of language skills such as vocabulary and...
by Emerge Marketing | Oct 27, 2021 | General information, Reading, School, Speech & Language
Happy Dyslexia Awareness Month! Many people think of dyslexia as a disability that causes your brain to flip letter order or orientation, but dyslexia actually has a much broader definition! Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability, which means that it affects...
by Emerge Marketing | Sep 21, 2021 | General information, Reading, School, Speech & Language
As caregivers, there are many questions that tumble around our brains at all hours of the day or night. They can consume us, keep us up at night, send us down weird internet rabbit holes. We know. We have been there too. But if one of the questions you are asking...
by Emerge Marketing | Sep 14, 2021 | General information, Reading, Speech & Language
A great way to build and support language development during the early childhood years is through shared storybook reading! Picture books are a wonderful way to create a shared reading experience. Picture books pique a child’s interests as picture books typically...
by Emerge Marketing | Jul 20, 2021 | Adult Services, Community, Emerge programs, General information, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
Does Emerge treat adults? Yes! We offer speech therapy and occupational therapy for adults. We are happy to announce that we are now in-network for Medicare clients! Do I have to sit at a small table or be in a gym with kids? No. We have various treatment rooms set up...
