Posted by:  Melissa Sweeney, Cochlear Implant Program Manager – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders Cochlear implants change lives. Thousands of patients around the world can now hear, thanks to these amazing little devices. But the process of acquiring implants and then maintaining them can seem overwhelming to patients and families. It’s a multi-step [...]

Posted by:  Lisa Flores, AuD, Audiologist – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders Hearing problems often take parents by surprise. When their child is diagnosed with a disorder, they aren’t sure where to turn next. Thanks to major advances in technology, audiologists now have a wide range of impressive tools to offer patients of [...]

Posted by:  Dr. Raúl Rojas, Assistant Professor – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders Bilingual language research is an emerging and vital new field of research, and I’m glad to say that Callier is helping to lead the way. As the number of English language learners (ELL) increases among our school-age population, we need [...]

Posted by:  Suzanne Bonifert – Head of Speech-Language Pathology – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders Next month’s Bruton Conference at the Callier Center will focus on theory of mind (ToM), a complex concept that has grown increasingly relevant as researchers learn more about the neurological and environmental factors that contribute to ToM. Theory [...]

Posted by: Emily Martinez – Communications Manager – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is commonly diagnosed in today’s children and frequently controversial. Physicians and educators have argued for decades about how to identify a child who has the disorder and then, once recognized, how to offer help. But the [...]

Posted by: Jeffrey Martin, PhD, CCC/A – Interim Head of Audiology – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders Rapid advances in technology have led to impressive new tools for helping people overcome hearing challenges. Newly developed digital devices are smaller, lighter and more effective. If you suspect you may have a hearing deficit, consult [...]

Posted by: Melissa Cooprider, MS, CCC-SLP – Speech Language Pathologist – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders In last week’s blog post, I talked a little about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Below are some useful tips to help you determine if AAC would help your family: AAC may be helpful to people who [...]

Posted by: Melissa Cooprider, MS, CCC-SLP – Speech Language Pathologist – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders The acquisition of speech and language skills is a significant milestone in a child’s life. But some individuals are “functionally nonverbal” because they aren’t able to use spoken language in an age-appropriate manner to communicate with others. These people often [...]

Posted by Molly Augustine, MS, CCC-SLP – Speech Language Pathologist – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders New studies seem to be coming out all the time that remind us how important it is to encourage language and communication development from an early age. Language starts developing before a child even starts talking. Children [...]

Posted by: Christina Gollis, MS, CCC-SLP - Speech Language Pathologist – UT Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders You now have a fun new way to help your children learn the alphabet and develop their reading skills. Starfall.com is a free website that combines phonics with phonemic awareness through songs, games and online books. The “ABCs [...]