Month: January 2003
The history of the Cherab Foundation An Introduction by Lisa Geng A “hello” from Kathryn Rickard, founder of the first support group for apraxia in New Jersey
Lisa, I am glad to hear from you. I have been following the web site you set up and wanted to tell you how impressed I am with how you are doing. I think you are providing valuable information to families with children who need education about apraxia and its treatment. I am happily surprised …
The SLP “Start Page” – For Speech-Language Pathology Internet searches and resources SLP Start Page Speech And Language Disorders – A site with links to just about everything you might want to know. NICHCY Analyzing Early Childhood Language – Excerpts from The Communication Analyzer’s Guide by Jim Finnerty Analyzing Early Childhood Language Communication Disorders – …
What Is Phonemic Awareness? Answers And Links For Parents And Teachers Phonemic Awareness Skills Skills And Links Phonemic Awareness Fun Activities And Links
by Lori L. Roth, MA, CCC-SLP Oral Motor and Verbal Apraxia Specialist Common speech disorders: There are several speech disorders affecting children. They include articulation problems, phonological processing disorder, verbal apraxia, oral motor apraxia and swallowing difficulties (which run the gammit from oral motor coordination problems to the inability to control food within the mouth …
We are proud to announce that we were voted as the primary recipient of Seton Hall University’s Law School’s Competitive Grant. Because of this Grant, as well as the continued wonderful support of our current sponsors and others, the Cherab Foundation will soon be able to: Provide subsidized screenings for speech and language, as well …
Women who are or may become pregnant shouldn’t eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because these fish may contain high levels of mercury that could harm unborn babies. FDA’s advice extends to nursing mothers and young children, too… FDA ANNOUNCES ADVISORY ON METHYL MERCURY IN FISH The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing …
At our January 2001 meeting, Dr. Kane talked about the need to avoid purchasing supplements that come from areas where fish are contaminated due to mercury poisoning. She also warned against having your child consume too much tuna fish for the same reason. However, we do need the healthy fish oils, and many of our …
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Month: January 2003
Beginnings: Starting a Support Group
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
The history of the Cherab Foundation An Introduction by Lisa Geng A “hello” from Kathryn Rickard, founder of the first support group for apraxia in New Jersey
Category: Resources Tags: forming, starting, support groups
Letter to Lisa Geng about the Beginnings of Cherab
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
Lisa, I am glad to hear from you. I have been following the web site you set up and wanted to tell you how impressed I am with how you are doing. I think you are providing valuable information to families with children who need education about apraxia and its treatment. I am happily surprised …
Category: Resources, Support Tags: history, support groups
Resources for Speech Patholgists (and Ambitious Parents)
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
The SLP “Start Page” – For Speech-Language Pathology Internet searches and resources SLP Start Page Speech And Language Disorders – A site with links to just about everything you might want to know. NICHCY Analyzing Early Childhood Language – Excerpts from The Communication Analyzer’s Guide by Jim Finnerty Analyzing Early Childhood Language Communication Disorders – …
Category: Resources Tags: Resources, SLP
Phonemic Awareness Resources
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
What Is Phonemic Awareness? Answers And Links For Parents And Teachers Phonemic Awareness Skills Skills And Links Phonemic Awareness Fun Activities And Links
Category: Disorders Tags: awareness, phonemic, Resources
Apraxia: Questions and Answers
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
by Lori L. Roth, MA, CCC-SLP Oral Motor and Verbal Apraxia Specialist Common speech disorders: There are several speech disorders affecting children. They include articulation problems, phonological processing disorder, verbal apraxia, oral motor apraxia and swallowing difficulties (which run the gammit from oral motor coordination problems to the inability to control food within the mouth …
Category: Apraxia, Disorders, Therapy
Thanks to Seton Hall University Law School!
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
We are proud to announce that we were voted as the primary recipient of Seton Hall University’s Law School’s Competitive Grant. Because of this Grant, as well as the continued wonderful support of our current sponsors and others, the Cherab Foundation will soon be able to: Provide subsidized screenings for speech and language, as well …
Category: News Tags: grant, seton hall
Mothers-to-Be, Children Should Avoid Fish High in Mercury
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
Women who are or may become pregnant shouldn’t eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because these fish may contain high levels of mercury that could harm unborn babies. FDA’s advice extends to nursing mothers and young children, too… FDA ANNOUNCES ADVISORY ON METHYL MERCURY IN FISH The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing …
Category: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), News Tags: EPA, fish, mercury, pregnant
Avoiding Mercury in Fish Supplements
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
At our January 2001 meeting, Dr. Kane talked about the need to avoid purchasing supplements that come from areas where fish are contaminated due to mercury poisoning. She also warned against having your child consume too much tuna fish for the same reason. However, we do need the healthy fish oils, and many of our …
Category: Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), Resources Tags: EFA, fish, mercury, suppements