Sarah Price Speech Therapy

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07/05/2020

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29/04/2020

In light of Covid-19, many infected patients are being placed on ventilators to assist with respiratory control, however prolonged ventilation can damage vocal chords, along with other issues. The affects of prolonged ventilation can lead to number of difficulties with breathing, swallowing and speech.

A simple way to decrease the risk of aspiration pneumonia (material such as saliva, food or liquid, entering the lungs resulting in pneumonia) is to have adequate oral hygiene! This means that if the patient does aspirate on materials, it is less likely to cause infection.

Go on and give this article a read if your interest if peaked🙌🏼

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23/04/2020

16/04/2020

The role of the Speech Therapist in COVID-19✨

COVID-19: ‘Patients who can’t communicate suffer even higher medical risks’ – UP expert offers advice

26/03/2020

****IMPORTANT MESSAGE*****
To all our valued patients and fellow health professionals. Our out-pateint practice is closed during lock down however our in-patient service will remain open and we will be servicing Alberlito Hospital to assist with patients who have swallowing and eating difficitlies. This is by referral from doctors only.
If you have any feeding emergencies at this time please contact us and we will use our discretion as to the best course of action at this time.
We wish you and your families a safe and healthy lockdown period.

17/03/2020

We thought we'd let you know the precautionary measures we're taking, in light of recent events.

1. We have increased efforts to keep the therapy environment sterilized. This includes sanitising mats and equipment after each session as well as increased hand washing before and after each kiddie is seen.

2. We are conducting a brief screening patients prior to sessions to rule out any Flu-like symptoms. We also encourage parents to inform us telephonically, prior to sessions, whether they or their child have had these symptoms.

3. We are encouraging parents to withhold from therapy if they have been in contact with any individual who has been traveling or who has had symptoms. This is done in order to protect our other kiddies, parents and professionals at both practices. We encouraging parents to keep to their appointment times, and not to arrive early, to avoid sitting and waiting with other parents.

As a practice we are praying for protection over each one of the kiddies and families that come to therapy. May this be a time where fear does not overwhelm but rather the Peace.

16/03/2020

What is a SOCIAL STORY?
This is information that is put into a story in order to help improve understanding of the social world and unspoken rules of social engagement.

They have visuals and words that help people understand what will occur in novel situations, learn how to act in safe and appropriate ways in public and how to understand emotions of self and others.

In light of recent events, we've attached a social story that may just help your kiddies understand what's going on, what we can do and what to expect.
In the mean time, we'll be praying for peace and protection over our beautiful community.

https://www.flipsnack.com/KeshetChicago/coronavirus-social-story/full-view.html?fbclid=IwAR05FDFdszJcfncA1WxXmB-KoxMWoL4OhQj-sa9CM5STOVmhek0AbsuErSA

This is a great resource for parents, caregivers and educators. Note: Please let us know if you know who created it. We would like to give them credit.

05/03/2020

IT'S CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS MONTH!

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that can affect posture and muscle tone, often resulting in difficulties with swallowing, speech and communication.

We love all our kiddies with CP and we're excited to raise awareness of this condition but also to celebrate the joy and love they bring to those that know them!

This year the awareness color is green to celebrate growth, renewal of life and vibrancy!

https://cerebralpalsynewstoday.com/2018/03/06/cerebral-pasly-awareness-month-march-green-spread-word/

24/02/2020

Dysphagia [dis-fay-jah] (PART 2)
(noun) a medical term related to difficulty eating, drinking and swallowing.

Adult dysphagia may occur as a result of brain injury, such as stroke, head injury and progressive degenerative disorders (Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neuron Disease, Dementia etc). It can also occur or as a result of difficulties related to the head and neck, such as cancer, tracheostomy and laryngectomy, cardiothoracic intervention and with various pulmonary diseases.

Eating and drinking is not only for nutrition, but is important for quality of life. Sitting around the table with family, laughing and enjoying a meal together.
We're passionate about improving and restoring quality of life.

We've attached an article for your interest.
Happy Reading!

https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589942550§ion=Overview

A swallowing disorder, known as dysphagia, may occur as a result of various medical conditions. Dysphagia is defined as problems involving the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction.

24/02/2020

Dysphagia [dis-fay-jah] (PART 1)
(noun) a medical term related to difficulty feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing.

A child may experience dysphagia as a result of brain injury (cerebral palsy, oral apraxia, stroke, head injury etc), developmental delay or disorder (autism spectrum disorder, feeding delay, down syndrome, etc) or even due to structural difficulties (cleft lip/palate, craniofacial malformation, etc). Some children may be "fussy eaters" or have oral aversions, only tolerating certain textures and tastes- this is also seen as dysphagia!

It's important to manage childhood dysphagia to ensure your child is getting adequate nutrition for brain development and growth.

We've attached an article on Childhood Dysphagia for your interest.

https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Pediatric-Dysphagia/

The scope of this page is feeding and swallowing disorders in infants, pre-school children, and school-age children up to 21 years of age.

24/02/2020

Where are we?
Our practice operates in the beautiful Ballito, Durban North and the areas in between. We have two practice bases and cover referral visits from rehabilitation centers and hospitals in both areas.

24/02/2020

Welcome to Sarah Price Speech Therapy.
We're a speech therapy practice based in Ballito and North Coast area and everywhere in between! We offer a variety of services, ranging from communication to feeding/swallowing assessments and management.
Send us a message, we'd love to hear from you!