How to be safe and still receive services? LazarSpeech transitioned to an entirely virtual platform on March 20, 2020. All sessions have been held on Zoom, occasionally on Skype or FaceTime if clients need a different online application. With a randomly generated meeting ID and embedded password, clients have a secure link — they simply Read more
Technology has broken barriers in speech coaching and therapy Not only has technology revolutionized the work environment for millions of executives, but it has also introduced alternatives for speech coaching, executive skills training and traditional speech language therapy. In my practice I have incorporated remote therapy using Skype or FaceTime to help clients in all Read more
Are you frequently late for meetings or appointments in spite of your best intentions? Have you ever waited for someone who never seems to be on time? Whether you spend time waiting for someone who is always late or you’re the person who can’t be on time, the result is frustration on both sides. People who Read more
How many adults say they don’t enjoy reading? How many kids say they don’t enjoy reading? Isn’t it curious that few adults will admit to not enjoying reading, yet more than 50% of the students I see from elementary through college age will acknowledge that they don’t read for pleasure. What accounts for the difference? Read more
literate [lit-er-it] adjective 1. able to read and write 2. having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read 3. characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like 4. having knowledge or skill in a specified field 5. having an education; educated; learned Fundamentally, the literate person is a “learned person.” Computer literate, social media literate, etc. What does it mean to be “learned” these days? We live in a constantly changing world. Technology has altered our society in ways as profound as the industrial revolution and the Read more
Do children outgrow difficulties with inattention, focus & hyperactivity? Is medication the cure for these problems in childhood? When a child is diagnosed with inattention, distractibility, with or without hyperactivity, parents are often faced with a series of concerns. Will these problems interfere with academic performance? Will medication help? Is another treatment needed besides medicine? Read more
“Take a look at your child’s room, are there books, papers and electronics strewn across the desk? And are there clothes on the floor, shoes strewn all about and the general makings of a danger zone. If so, what does this mean? If your middle school or high school student lives in a state of Read more
Individualized, corporate workshops can be developed for your company or school. Feel free to contact me by phone or email: Info@LazarSpeech.com, or 914-631-5082. There are no upcoming public workshops scheduled during the winter of 2015 but I frequently post my articles on public speaking, writing, language, cognitive function and speech pathology on the Blog section of the website.
“I never seem to finish what I start.” “I run out of time so often.” “Everyone gets there early or on time, but I’m usually late.” These are a few of the concerns I’ve heard from clients who have difficulty managing their time, who may be stressed because they can’t accomplish what’s expected of them. Being able to Read more
Another program update, another software update on your phone, your computer… it’s endless, this learning of new things. It gets annoying, even more, it’s hard. Just when you’ve figured out how to use a new gadget, or navigate the current operating system, some manufacturer comes out with something new and the learning starts all over again. Read more