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The Impact of Music in the Classroom

May 24, 2024 | teachbetter.com | Stephanie Jeret

Music improves memory retention, aiding comprehension and language skills in students. Music demands precise attention to details, enhancing auditory skills and focus. Music fosters connection and collaboration, helping students develop better social skills. Kids and adults alike enjoy listening to music. Did you know that introducing music into the classroom can enhance students’ learning experiences and overall development?
The Power of a Collaborative Approach

Mar 10, 2024 | teachbetter.com | Stephanie Jeret

This blog post emphasizes the significance of collaboration in speech therapy success, highlighting the importance of teamwork among speech therapists, students, families, and other professionals. By integrating the unique skills and insights of each team member, a collaborative approach enhances the effectiveness of speech therapy. Families and caregivers play a crucial role in providing support beyond school hours.
The link between orofacial myofunctional disorders and dental health

Sep 17, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Stephanie Jeret |Mohammed Umer Waris |Michele Luckenbaugh |Nicole Lamberson

How many rabbits have you seen with crooked teeth? How about bears or dogs? Why are humans the only mammals with crooked teeth? An orofacial myofunctional disorder, or OMD, describes abnormal lip, jaw, or tongue positions during rest, swallowing, or speech. There are many distinct points at which a child or adult’s system may experience a breakdown, leading to subsequent events known as craniofacial sequences. Allowing these events to persist without intervention may ultimately lead to an OMD.
How early intervention can transform a child's speech development

Aug 1, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Mary V. Tipton |Michael Dorritie |Michael Milobsky |Stephanie Jeret

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent decision to move away from the “wait and see” philosophy to a more proactive intervention when dealing with childhood obesity got me reflecting on how “wait and see” is still used in many other aspects of children’s development. As a speech therapist and a mother of a child who was at risk for developmental delays, I had personal experience with this approach.