http://i-xcel.net Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:34:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In celebration of Better  Speech and Hearing Month, I-xcel Speech and Language is offering special offsite pricing on the Fast ForWord family of programs.  When you sign up during the month of May, you will receive $150 off the program cost when you mention this article! http://i-xcel.net/?p=974 I-xcel Speech and Language is an in network provider of the following insurance companies: United Healthcare Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid Peachstate http://i-xcel.net/?p=972 I-xcel Speech and Language will be providing FREE speech and language screenings during the month of May to celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month! Screenings are available for children ages 2-15. Screenings will be performed by a state licensed, nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist. The screening will assess your child’s articulation of ... http://i-xcel.net/?p=968 If You Intend to Seek Insurance Reimbursement UPDATE: As of APRIL 2009, I-xcel now accepts Medicaid! We accept check, major credit cards, or cash. I-xcel does not routinely directly bill private insurance companies. We will support you by providing appropriate documentation of the speech-language services we provide if requested and encourage parents ... http://i-xcel.net/?p=827 Bruce Willis - Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955) is a German-born American actor and singer. He came to fame in the late 1980s and has since retained a career as both a Hollywood leading man and a supporting actor. Being the leading actor in some of the greatest ... http://i-xcel.net/?p=823 From My Lips to Yours A Parent's Guide to Modeling Language "Polly want a cracker?" is language modeling in its simplest terms. When a parrot hears a human voice repeating the same thing over and over again, chances are they will utter the phrase -- often when you least expect it. Language ... http://i-xcel.net/?p=713 A Lithp is Just a Lisp! Understanding Lisping in Children By Mindy Hudon, M.S., CCC-SLP When I was a kid, the first thing I would do on a Saturday morning was rush downstairs and watch Bugs Bunny cartoons. I loved how Bugs, Daffy and the gang played tricks on one another, told ... http://i-xcel.net/?p=707 Frequently Asked Questions Q:  What is an articulation disorder? A: An articulation disorder refers to difficulty producing sounds.  Sounds can be substituted, left off, added or changed. These errors may make it hard for people to understand your child. Young children often make speech errors. For instance, many young children sound like they are making a ... http://i-xcel.net/?p=616 I-xcel is proud to offer the Fast ForWord® program throughout Georgia and nationwide. Fast ForWord® products are based on over 30 years of scientific research into how the brain learns. Fast ForWord® programs actually build the learning capacity of the brain in children and adolescents. By applying neuroscience principles, these intensive ... http://i-xcel.net/?p=599 Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders in Children by Teri James Bellis, PhD, CCC-A In recent years, there has been a dramatic upsurge in professional and public awareness of Auditory Processing Disorders (APD), also referred to as Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD). Unfortunately, this increase in awareness has resulted in a plethora of misconceptions ... http://i-xcel.net/?p=522