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Teaching Children with Autism to Talk, Part 1: HAWK

March 26th, 2012 KJensen

Author: Lisa “Luna” DeCurtis, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Speech and language deficits are often the first sign of autism.  Some people with autism never learn to speak, or speak only in rote phrases that they have hear thousands of times.  Understandably, this inability to communicate causes panic and alarm, and parents are anxious for speech therapists to teach their autistic child words.  But, speech and language begins well before words come out.  Before anyone can learn to speak, they must master non-verbal communication and inferencing.  Using the acronym HAWK, we can describe these necessary building blocks for talking. How to pay for speech therapy? Get health insurance for children now.  Read more...

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When to Refer a Bilingual or Multilingual Child for Speech-Language Therapy

March 20th, 2012 KJensen

Author: Lisa “Luna” DeCurtis, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Babies born to bilingual households often develop speech and language more slowly than children born to households speaking only one language.  Usually, this delay is natural, no cause for concern and the when the child does speak, it is bilingually.  However, there are times when a child’s delay in speech and language development is due to more than just spoken to in two languages.  When is it time to refer a bi or multi lingual child for speech therapy?  How to pay for speech therapy? Get health insurance for children now.  Read more...

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What is Preventive Medicine for Men?

March 20th, 2012 KJensen

Men never seem to go to the doctor, but it is not because they should not go.  Preventive medicine, preventive screenings, preventive health applies to men as much as women.  Where does a man start?  He starts with his doctor, and regular checks of his health for those little problems that can develop into severe disease or debilitation later, if left unchecked.  Here is a list of necessary preventive screenings for men.

And, also get some tips on preventing medication errors.

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What is Preventive Medicine for Women?

March 20th, 2012 KJensen

There is a saying in medicine, adopted from Benjamin Franklin, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.  Deep thought is not required to interpret this famous quote.  You can ask yourself a simple question, a million different ways, and understand the meaning and importance of it.  Would you rather have one cavity or ten cavities?  Would you rather take blood pressure medicine or have a stroke?  Heart attack or Lipitor?  It goes on and on, but the point is always the same: catch a little problem before it becomes a big problem.  That is the idea behind preventive medicine, preventive screenings, and preventive health.  Read more...

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How to Prevent Medication Errors

March 13th, 2012 KJensen

From the period December 1, 2011 until February 20, 2012, a CVS pharmacy in New Jersey mistakenly gave children prescription medication for breast cancer instead of the correct fluoride medication, as prescribed by their doctor.  That is no laughing matter, and not necessarily an isolated incident.   At least one death occurs every day and 1.3 million people are injured annually due to medication errors in the United States, according to the FDA.  Learn some easy, practical ways to prevent errors for yourself and loved ones.  And, also get some tips for saving money on prescription medication.  Read more...

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Tips for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs

March 6th, 2012 KJensen

It used to be fun to go to the drug store to have a prescription filled.  While waiting for the pharmacist to fill the prescription, you could browse the aisles of the store and pick up all sorts of things:  a treat for the kids, a get well card for your aunt, gum for your car, new lip balm….the possibilities were endless.  Now, the magic is gone because when the pharmacist rings up your prescription, the staggering cost leaves no extra money for extra dental floss, magazines or an extra set of nail clippers.  Here are some tips to save money on those prescription drugs sometimes as much as 90%!  Read more...

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Prescription Drugs, age 65 and Medicare Part D

February 29th, 2012 KJensen

At age 65, many people find themselves using prescription drugs to maintain their health and well being.  But, as we approach 65 and become eligible for medicare, our resources and methods of paying for prescription drugs change.  Here are some common questions about Medicare Part D, as well as information about medicare supplemental insurance.  Do you need medicare explained?

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How will my Rx coverage change when I turn 65?  Read more...

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Heart Attack Brought to Women by Elizabeth Banks

February 17th, 2012 KJensen

February is the month that the American Heart Association challenges us to take better care of our hearts and wear red to remind each other that heart disease is the number one killer of women, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined.  Elizabeth Banks manages to inject humor into a very serious subject, and teaches us all the signs of a heart attack. 

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