SLP Center Update on COVID-19

At Speech Language Pathology Center, we have always prided ourselves on promoting overall health in a clean, safe and meticulous clinical office.  

With the concerns around COVID-19 and the new Coronavirus, we want to make sure that you are informed of the precautions that we are taking to minimize any risk to our patients and team.  In addition to our standard procedures of cleaning and sanitizing following CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines, we are taking further steps to ensure that everyone's health is our top priority.

Our teams work diligently on sanitation and cleanliness in all patient areas and we have cleaning teams in our offices after hours to clean and disinfect the entire office.  

We have new protocols in place that are in line with CDC guidelines specifically for Coronavirus (please do not be offended if we do not shake your hand).  We have hand sanitizer available in our reception area.

We also ask that patients with any respiratory symptoms call our office to reschedule for when you are healthier.  

There are also ways that you can be proactive and helpful when you are not in the office:

  • Frequently wash your hands for 20 seconds or more with soapy water

  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when you are unable to wash your hands.

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

  • Get plenty sleep and manage stress.

  • Eat well and stay as physically active as possible to ensure a healthy immune system.

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

  • Avoid contact with people who are sick and things they may have touched.

As we work together to maintain a healthy environment, we will continue to communicate as necessary.

Warm regards,

The Team at Speech Language Pathology Center

Adaptive Ski/Snowboard Club in New England!

Would you like to get back into skiing/snowboarding following an injury? There are options for you with transportation, if needed!

“Spaulding Adaptive Sports Ski/Ride Club provides instructors and equipment for both skiers and snowboarders with disabilities. Lessons are designed in collaboration with Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country and led by certified adaptive snow sports instructors to teach all level skiers and riders how to reach their most independent skiing or riding ability.”

Click the link below to find answers to any questions you may have and to register!

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Healthy Hand-Washing Habits!

Cough, cold, and flu season is upon us! Get ideas about increasing your little ones’ understanding of germs and the importance of hand-washing by exploring the link below. We particularly enjoy the little puff ball “germs” craft activity that corresponds with a children’s book. Sharing may be caring, but not when it comes to the sniffles!

Valentine’s Day Books!

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with any of these adorable children’s books! These books are perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day – whether you have a little one at home or you’re shopping for a sweet Valentine for a friend. At the SLP Center, we love using books as a joint attention activity for toddlers, language expansion for preschoolers, or a fun reading tool for young readers!

Click here to explore this compilation of Valentine’s Day themed books, ranging from board books to fun classics to quirky new stories!

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Healthy Brain Foods!

Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single almighty brain food can ensure a sharp brain as you age. That said, certain foods in this overall scheme are particularly rich in healthful components like omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and antioxidants, which are known to support brain health.

Click the link below to see what foods you could start incorporating into your diet!

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Making Mealtime Fun!

At the SLP Center, we have specialized training and experience utilizing the SOS Approach to Feeding. “This approach integrates motor, oral, behavioral/learning, medical, sensory, and nutritional factors and approaches in order to comprehensively evaluate and manage children with feeding/growth problems (Toomey, 1998/2010).”

We implement this approach to feeding and do our best to make mealtime fun! To learn more about our feeding therapy services, give our office a call at 781-792-2700.

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Happy Holidays from SLP Center!

Sending warm wishes to all for a happy and healthy holiday season!

Please Note: The SLP Center will be closed from December 23rd through December 29th. We will re-open the following week, with closure on January 1st only. You can reach us through the contact page on our website should you need anything. Thank you!

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Activities for Adults!

With cold weather and the holiday season coming up, finding interesting and age-appropriate activities for adults is difficult. Check out the link below for game ideas to improve memory, daily life skills, and overall mental health. At the SLP Center, we love to have fun with logic puzzles and book clubs!

November is Prematurity Awareness Month!

According to the March of Dimes, the U.S. preterm birth rate has increased for the fourth year in a row. About in 1 in 10 babies is born too soon in the U.S. each year. Babies who survive an early birth often have breathing problems, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and other lifelong problems. Visit the March of Dimes website below to learn more about this global problem, including resources and ways to take action. Let us honor and support preemies and their families all month long!

South Shore Family-Friendly Halloween Fun

Looking for family-friendly Halloween fun on the South Shore? We have trick-or-treat information, spooky story times, ghost and witch crafts or other Halloween family fun in Hanover, Norwell, Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Hull, Marshfield, Duxbury, Pembroke, Whitman, Hanson, Rockland, and Abington!

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Today is International Stuttering Awareness Day!

The International Stuttering Association has recognized International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) since 1998. This day “recognizes the growing alliance between speech-language professionals and consumers, who are learning from each other and working together to share, give support, and educate one another and the general public on the impact that stuttering has on individuals’ lives.” You can learn more about ISAD and conferences available through the International Stuttering Association. Also - check out Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. for a variety of free resources including ways to minimize bullying and tips to empower children to advocate for themselves.

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