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Expert insights on speech therapy, dyslexia, reading intervention, and communication development.
Tutoring vs. Therapy Intervention: What Your Child with Dyslexia Really Needs
Learn the critical differences between academic tutoring and specialized dyslexia intervention, including why a trained specialist is essential for lasting results.
ADHD and the Brain: Understanding the Neurological Differences
Explore how the brain functions differently in people with ADHD, including key neurological differences that affect attention, focus, and executive function.
What Is Taking So Long? Understanding Expressive Aphasia After Stroke
Learn what expressive aphasia feels like after a stroke, why communication takes longer, and how patience and understanding make a real difference.
Promising Technology for Language: How AI Tools Are Changing Speech Therapy
Discover how AI language models like ChatGPT are being used as innovative tools in speech therapy for language practice, custom activities, and more.
Adults and Dyslexia: Yes, You Can Still Be Tested
Adults can be tested for dyslexia at any age. Learn why testing matters for test accommodations, career goals, school support, and personal understanding.
May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month 2021
Celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month with a free consultation and trial session at Kansas City Speech Professionals. Learn about our services today.
Help! My Early Reader Is Falling Behind
Concerned your child is falling behind in reading? Learn practical strategies to support early readers, especially during periods of remote and at-home learning.
Pre-Literacy and Early Literacy Instruction Groups: FAQ
Frequently asked questions about our pre-literacy and early literacy instruction groups, including what to expect, who they are for, and how to enroll.
Articulation Practice Videos: Quick At-Home Speech Practice
Kansas City Speech Professionals offers free 5-minute articulation practice videos on Facebook for quick and effective at-home speech therapy practice.
Teletherapy Services at Kansas City Speech Professionals
Kansas City Speech Professionals offers teletherapy for speech therapy and dyslexia treatment, providing continuity of care from the comfort of your home.
Stacy and Amy on KC Live for Better Speech and Hearing Month
Watch Stacy Cates and Amy Burns on KSHB's KC Live raising awareness for communication disorders and dyslexia during Better Speech and Hearing Month.
What Is LSVT LOUD? Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Learn about LSVT LOUD, an evidence-based speech therapy program for Parkinson's disease that improves vocal loudness and communication in just four weeks.
Dyslexia Resources: Where to Learn More
A curated list of trusted dyslexia resources including the International Dyslexia Association, Yale Center for Dyslexia, and educational videos.
Dyslexia Signs and Risk Factors: What to Watch For
Learn the early signs and risk factors for dyslexia, including family history, late talking, and difficulty with letter-sound correspondence in children.
What Is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is the most common cause of reading difficulties, affecting 1 in 5 people. Learn what dyslexia is, how it impacts reading, and what can be done.
Reading Intervention and Speech Services: Summer Sessions Available
Summer reading intervention and speech therapy sessions are filling up fast. Learn about our Orton-Gillingham based program for beginning readers at KCSP.
May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month 2017
Explore key statistics on childhood speech disorders and learn why early identification matters during Better Hearing and Speech Month 2017.