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Speech Therapy in Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody , GA. Speak to a Pediatric Speech Therapist Now
Speech Therapy in Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Dunwoody , GA. Speak to a Pediatric Speech Therapist Now
At SAGE Speech & Learning Associates, we know that the best care for our clients comes from a collaborative approach. This week, our…
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At SAGE Speech & Learning Associates, we believe that early intervention is key when it comes to speech and language development, especially with…
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At SAGE Speech & Learning Associates, we are committed to providing personalized and specialized care for every child we serve. We understand that…
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Exploring the Benefits of Speech Generating Devices in Speech Therapy: Insights from Our…
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Has your school considered engaging SAGE Speech & Learning Associates? At SAGE Speech & Learning Associates, we recognize the vital role educators play…
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Fingers crossed, but it seems it that 2021 is shaping up to be a much better school year than 2020. We hope you…
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A Letter From Founder Saren Schapiro M.Sc., CCC-SLP Dear Colleagues, As the year rounds into the second quarter, I am touching base with…
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Hello Clients and Friends, I want to thank you for being a part of our team in 2020. To have made it here…
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Discuss with the child out loud/verbally what's coming next--"First we do this, then this, then this, then done/lunch/play/etc" Bundle-up and go…
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This is a question we never imagined we would have to answer. SAGE Speech & Learning has pivoted to teletherapy services to put…
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Look for the C's! As you navigate your way through the process of speech therapy, how can you tell if your chosen speech…
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"¨"¨The body's top priority is breathing, not eating! Eating is a close second, but cannot be completed properly if a child's breathing is…
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Doctors and schools often call SAGE to inquire about speech therapy related to Suspected Childhood Apraxia. Apraxia is a scary word, but what…
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The therapists from SAGE Speech & Learning Associates will tell you that the speech therapy patients who make the most rapid progress are…
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At SAGE Speech & Learning Associates, we make sure that we are giving families in Metro Atlanta the services, but also the information,…
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Would you like your school to offer a Parent or Teacher Training? Do your teachers struggle to communicate concerns to parents about speech…
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At SAGE, we are proudly visiting with local pediatricians over lunch, several times a year. These lunches allow SAGE to listen, then answer,…
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When my daughter was 3, she began to show signs of stuttering. As a younger SLP, I knew where to seek information…
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Our goal for a school year is to gradually move each child from requiring more one-on-one help, to almost none by the end…
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From doctors and families alike, we get a lot of questions about our classroom facilitator program. What is it? How did we know…
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PLEASE NOTE: This is not in lieu of a speech language pathologist. The VERY FIRST THING you should do if you suspect an…
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SAGE Child Centered Yoga Training PART II--
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On April 11th, 2019 SAGE Speech & Learning Associates will be hosting a child centered yoga training for all the available speech-language pathologists…
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Eating can be a very challenging and rewarding activity. Just like language, children learn how to eat from their caregivers. Thus, the child…
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Private pediatric SLP clinic looking for an experienced and self-motivated SLP for a…
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I am a masters level certified, full-time tutor who recently moved to Atlanta from Denver, and I have 10+ years of teaching experience…
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Stuttering therapy in Atlanta is scarce, and much of it not based in solid evidence. SAGE Speech offers stuttering therapy in Atlanta for…
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A superbill will contain information that your insurance company will need to process claims and provide you with reimbursement. A superbill should include…
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The majority of insurance plans have a "medical necessity" or "injury and illness" clause. Oftentimes a patient tells me their insurance plan covers…
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"In its very broadest sense, APD refers to how the central nervous system (CNS) uses auditory information. However, the CNS is vast and…
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Recently we have seen several patients who have mild Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) and also suffer from Misophonia. So what exactly is Misophonia?…
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Staying healthy over summer involves maintaining a nutritious diet and an active lifestyle. Another key aspect for a healthy lifestyle comes from understanding…
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At SAGE Speech & Learning Associates our model is to offer more than simply speech therapy. As parents ourselves, we understand the frustration…
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If you answered YES to any of the questions asked above, then SAGE Speech & Learning would love to offer…
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Each facilitator will be able to: Maintain a positive, inclusion based environment for your child Help your child transition smoothly in and…
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Bio: Rachel graduated with honors from New York University earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and the Founders' Day Scholar Award.…
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Michaelene Kearney is a pediatric occupational therapist who's focus is to empower children to thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.…
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According to the ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association): Most children develop speech and language skills within a specific age range. A child who takes…
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SAGE Speech & Learning Associates was born when Saren Schapiro, nationally certified speech language pathologist and founding SLP, realized the need for quality,…
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SAGE Speech & Learning Associates strives to bring quality consultation, evaluation and therapeutic speech therapy services to metro Atlanta. Our incredible team of…
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If you are a therapist, practice owner, physician, or professional who falls under HIPAA you MUST read this! Whether you own a practice…
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Saren Schapiro, the founder of SAGE, is an experienced professional. She started her career with Gwinnett County Public Schools providing services to children…
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This is the second year in a row that SAGE has been nominated, and last year we won! We want to thank the…
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Whether you own a practice or fly solo, it is imperative that you know where you stand under HIPAA regulations. If you think…
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My child struggles to sit still for long periods of time, and I am concerned s/he will be a distraction. Developmentally, children at…
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Over the course of many, many snow days this month my kids overheard a number of my strange work conversations. One that stood…
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Sucking is a natural reflex and infants and young children may use thumbs, fingers, pacifiers and other objects on which to suck. It…
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The frenulum is a fibrous attachment that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth and the lips to the gums. When…
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At SAGE Speech & Learning Associates, we believe in a team-based approach and work hard to create a support team around each client.…
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As a fellow parent, and as a parent of a child who has needed forms of therapy, I can certainly appreciate the struggle…
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As you Pre-K or Kindergarten aged child completes the first half of their school year, what concerns you? Here are some common questions:…
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"One-on-one attention from a tutor can do wonders for even a typical learner," says Laura Goldblatt, a licensed teacher in the continuing education…
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For those of you who are speech therapy veterans, sometimes finding the positive can be difficult. Months and years of therapy can create…
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Have you ever wondered about Therapy Dogs? What is the difference between a Service dog and a Therapy dog? Wikipedia says "A…
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Many of the tutors at SAGE Speech & Learning are certified speech-language pathologists, holding both certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and…
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Is it very difficult to convince your child to go to Speech Therapy? Maybe they would rather be playing outside or on their…
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My 1st grader still can't say his R sound. Is it time for speech therapy? …
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ADHD and Sensory issues are very often confused. This is a great article with an excellent graphic to help parents sort through the…
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SAGE Advice 3: My preschooler is smart but is hard to understand in conversation? What is going on? It is important to understand…
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SAGE Advice Series 6: Is Speech Therapy Covered by Insurance? As a parent of a child who has needed a variety of speech…
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Stuttering, or dysfluent speech, is a topic that is very close to my heart. My own daughter is a person who stutters and…
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Wondering if your particular insurance plan covers speech therapy? Be sure to ask your representative these specific questions: Is speech therapy a…
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Choosing between private therapy and public school therapy can be tough. Here are a few issues our families faced and pushed them to…
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This is one of my biggest pet peeves!! Would you go to a speech pathologist if you were concerned that your child had…
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For those of you who are speech therapy veterans, sometimes finding the positive can be difficult. Months and years of therapy can create…
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Does your child have difficulty or picky eating habits? Does he/she have less than 20 foods in his/her diet or excludes whole categories?…
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Did you know we offer FREE screenings through most Pediatrician offices in Metro Atlanta? Periodically, multiple pediatric offices encourage us to offer screenings…
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Encourage your baby to make vowel-like and consonant-vowel sounds such as "ma," "da," and "ba." Reinforce attempts by maintaining eye contact, responding with…
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It's no secret that verbal repetition and imitation are important parts of early speech and language acquisition. Speech and language input create a…
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Saren is the proud founder of SAGE Speech and Learning Associates. As a busy mom of 2, and a crusader for developmentally appropriate…
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Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a goal-directed intervention. It's directed or delivered by a health/human service professional with specialized expertise within their scope of…
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Articulation drills can be a kiddo's worst nightmare but here's a trick that I've encountered to make it more enjoyable. In fact, some…
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Autism Spectrum Disorders Language Based Learning Disorders Articulation & Phonological Disorders Apraxia of Speech Tongue Thrust/Myofunctional Language & Cognitive Disorders Language Processing…
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