Children's Communication Center, Inc. ♦ Lori Savage Grayson, MMSc, CCC-SLP, FSL ♦ Practicing Speech-Language Pathology Since 1979 ♦ Founder ♦ Director ♦ Owner
Category : A Day in the Life of This SLP , Autism , Blog
It can be said that I have dedicated my professional life as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to my friends who are challenged by understanding others and expressing themselves effectively or efficiently.
That is a simplification, but easily understood by those outside of the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Category : Autism , Back to School, College Edition , Blog
We all know how awkward middle school can be even on the best of days.
But today would be different…
Category : Back to School , Blog
Can you feel the excitement in the air as the 2016-2017 school year approaches?
YES!
This Center is offering Fall Specials for new families who are seeking high quality, well managed, and professional Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services for this Fall Semester 2016.
Category : Blog , Community Partner Share
In an effort to say “Thank you!” to all who support our Center, we found a community partner who is eager to share so you can treat yourself!
What do you have to do? It’s simple…
Category : Back to School , Blog , Speech-Language Pathology & You
Welcoming new volunteers, Mackenzie & Dana! Source: Mackenzie & Dana, 2015
Life has a funny way of introducing you to people. This is my story with Dana who volunteered at this Center during her senior year (2015-2016) at the Florida State University (FSU), my celebration of her graduation from the FSU School of Communication Science and Disorders, and my cheering for her acceptance to graduate school, but that all comes later.
| Thank you to Kirsten Malenke who interviewed me about the Children’s Communication Center’s participation with Autism Awareness Month! Below is an excerpt from her Advance Healthcare Network article. (2016)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of complicated disorders of brain development, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. According to the CDC, one in 68 children is classified as being on the autism spectrum. In 1965, the Autism Society of America was established by Bernard Rimland, PhD, and Ruth Sullivan, PhD, along with parents of children with autism. The mission of the Autism Society is to improve the lives of those living with autism by increasing public awareness about the everyday issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for services, and providing information regarding treatment, education, and research. The Autism Society is a not-for-profit organization composed of a network of 100 affiliates that spans the nation.
Lori Savage Grayson, MMSc, CCC-SLP, FSL, is the founder and director of the Children’s Communication Center Inc. in Tallahassee, Fla. With almost 40 years of experience, Grayson has seen many changes in the field of autism research as well as the challenges those with autism face as they mature over the years. Grayson’s passion for helping those affected by autism is evident in the many ways she and the center participated in their community last month. The center celebrated Autism Awareness Month from day one, starting with the Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue Event. Each day they posted articles relating to autism and advertised local events and services on their social media sites. They helped sponsor the Autism Speaks U Club 5K at Florida State University, as well as a community art project called Together and Able that was featured in a local art festival. The center shared the Autism Navigator, an online collection of web-based tools for parents and healthcare professionals created by the Florida State University Autism Institute. It also promoted a local sensory friendly skating night and The Chocolate Spectrum, a Florida-based artisan chocolate company created by a speech-language pathologist for her son and other individuals with developmental disabilities who are hired, trained and employed. Grayson said, “Each of us deserves the best opportunity to communicate, play, tell stories, share emotions, learn, gain an education, achieve, succeed and be happy with family and friends. While each person with autism has different strengths and areas of need, they share common challenges with social, communication, and language skills. I am a speech-language pathologist and that’s why I think autism awareness is important. Autism affects one in every 68 children and at the same time it affects all of us. Together, we are making a difference.“
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READ MORE Update: 2018, this link does not appear to be active at this time.
Category : Blog
We are thankful for the opportunity to welcome new families & continue with our current families as we enter 2016 together at this Center focusing on Speech-Language Pathology & related concerns. We wish each family a year filled with positive moments as you travel the path from challenges to successes. After nearly 37 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist, I have shared the paths with countless families & each success is as special & meaningful as any other. I truly believe that the success of ‘our’ children is only possible because of the trust, respect & cooperation that we all share!
Thank you for entrusting your children/family
to this Center & to me!
Category : Blog
The Most Anticipated Moment from my personal-professional collection, circa early 1980s
The most anticipated moment for a parent is the sound of a child’s first words. But what if the words are delayed, jumbled or seem as if they will never come at all? Even young children should be able to communicate their needs & wants. Although the stages they pass through in the development of speech & language are very consistent, the exact age when they hit these milestones varies from child to child.
Speech & language are different & can be affected alone or together. Simply, speech is how we speak (intelligibility) using our speech sounds, voice & fluency. Language is what we understand & express through communication (meaning) with socially shared rules regarding vocabulary, grammar & conversation. Almost 10% of young children have a noticeable speech articulation disorder. Speech sound production development is interwoven with oral language, early reading skills, social interaction & self-esteem. Learn more about each developmental stage in our Language, Literacy & Learning blogs.
Children’s “conversation” should be understood by an unfamiliar listener:
50% of the time by age 2
75% of the time by age 3
90+% of the time by age 4
“No child is too young or a concern too small that an evaluation or consultation would not be beneficial if a Speech-Language Pathology or related problem appears present.” ~ Lori Savage Grayson, Founder of Children’s Communication Center, Inc.
Contact Us for more information regarding concerns you may have AND to learn about the Parent-Child “Show & Tell” groups focusing on early communication!
