How Does a Tongue Tie or Lip Tie Affect Breastfeeding?

How Does a Tongue Tie or Lip Tie Affect Breastfeeding?

By Mary Claire Burks, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist A “tongue tie” is a tethered band of tissue or “frenulum” that connects your baby’s tongue to the bottom of his or her mouth. An “upper lip tie” is a tethered oral tissue or “frenulum” that connects your baby’s lip to the top of his or her mouth. […]

Helping the World Communicate

Helping the World Communicate

The American Speech and Hearing Association has designated May as “Better Hearing and Speech Month,” a time to raise awareness and provide information about communication disorders and the available options for treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems speaking or hearing.  Professionals that treat communication disorders are Speech-Language Pathologists […]