Ready, Set, Communicate!

27/07/2018

This is a wonderful water park in San Antonio specially designed to accomodate children with special needs:
https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/16/health/worlds-first-fully-accessible-water-park-trnd/index.html

"It's not about selling tickets; it's about offering a service," says the creator of Morgan's Inspiration Island.

16/07/2014

Here's an interesting article on a recent neuroscience experiment on what happens when babies listen to human speech.

It's not easy to scan a baby brain, so scientists used a kind of scanner that lets the infants wiggle at will. They could see how speech sounds activate motor regions in babies' brains.

05/03/2014

What Really Happens When You Use the R-Word

Great article!

When employing this specific language, the objective is to separate and distinguish the "user" from those being "used."...

25/01/2014

Deaf FB Coleman Shares His Inspiring NFL Journey

This is a great story about fullback Derrick Coleman, who is headed to the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. Coleman also happens to be deaf.

They marvel…and these are not men who marvel easily. "Everyone is impressed by him," said Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson . "Not just as a player but as a person...

20/06/2013

Boy hears for the first time - CNN.com Video

An inspiring story--it's exciting to think where medical technology may take us in the coming years!

Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in on a 3-year-old boy hearing for the first time.

24/09/2012

Kelly is teaching a free course for parents of children with language delays. This 6-week course meets on Tuesday evenings in Vancouver beginning Oct. 16 and is offered through RiteCare of Washington free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Vancouver. You can find a brochure on our website (http://www.KellyEngebo.com) or you can contact Kelly for details!

31/07/2012

Caspar Babypants | Here I Am! | CD Baby Music Store

Songs and rhymes that encourage kids to think (and talk) about sounds are great tools for developing early literacy skills. The song “Let the S Go” by caspar babypants is a great example! You can hear a sample at (track 15 from the CD “Here I Am!”)

By the way, we aren't at all affiliated with Caspar, we're just fans! Kids (and adults) love their music—check it out and enjoy!

Listen to and buy Caspar Babypants music on CD Baby. Buy the CD Here I Am! by Caspar Babypants on the independent record store by musicians for musicians.

31/07/2012

In the Limelight: Asperger Diagnosis Brings Couple Closer

In the Limelight: Asperger Diagnosis Brings Couple Closer

SLP Kristen Finch and her husband, David, navigate marriage and an Asperger diagnosis together.

03/05/2012

Hearing and Speech Resources

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!

Whether it' s a hearing loss, difficulty with swallowing or balance, a disorder such as stuttering or delayed language, or a voice problem, a person' s ability to learn and interact with others can be affected.

24/03/2012

Ready, Set, Communicate!'s cover photo

20/02/2012

John Glenn's true hero - CNN.com

A wonderful story many don't know (but you may remember it from "The Right Stuff")

John Glenn is famous for the courage he displayed in his pioneering space flight, but Bob Greene says his wife Annie also has shown great courage

31/10/2011

The "Together We Can" conference went well--if you missed it, check it out next year! There were great speakers and lots of exhibitors/vendors with great things to offer in Cowlitz County.

26/10/2011

"Together We Can"

Don't forget--tomorrow (Thurs., Oct. 27) is the "Together We Can" conference / workshop at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. Kelly will have a table there--please stop by and say hello!

Cowlitz County is hosting three FREE events in October to help promote disability awareness.

19/10/2011

Hope Starts Here | SL Start

Kelly will have a table at "Together We Can" (http://disabilityawarenessmonth.webs.com/togetherwecan.htm), a conference at the Cowlitz County Expo Center on Thursday, Oct. 27. The conference is put on by SL Start (http://slstart.com), an agency providing programs for those with developmental disabilities.

SL Start provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and employment programs for people in Washington and Idaho.

03/10/2011

Talking Business: New speech therapy practice helps an overlooked group

Nice write-up in the Longview Daily News!

The house call still exists. Speech therapist Kelly Engebo is starting an in-home practice that will help children who may

23/08/2011

Language Delay

How do you know if your baby has a language delay? Check out this article (American Academy of Pediatrics) for some useful points to consider.

Delays in language are the most common types of developmental delay. One in 5 children will show a developmental delay in the speech or language area.

08/08/2011

HBO: Temple Grandin: Home

If you haven't seen the Temple Grandin movie, we recommend it for a wonderful insight on life from the perspective of a remarkable woman with autism.

The official website for the HBO Film Temple Grandin, featuring videos, images, interviews and schedule information.

04/07/2011