Progressus Opens More Eyes to Better Speech and Hearing

Let's Talk About It! campaign to raise SLP awareness

May 16, 2008 - Baltimore, MD - Progressus Therapy, the leading nationwide provider of school-based therapy and early intervention services, is raising awareness regarding the vital role that Speech-Language Pathologists play in the lives of children and youth with special needs through its newest campaign, Let's Talk About It!   The campaign, created in partnership with TheraSimplicity for National Better Hearing & Speech Month, features an innovative bulletin board kit designed to give the community a better understanding of the impact speech and language disorders can have on learning and how clinicians help children reach their full potential.   

Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month May, an annual event that promotes awareness about communication disorders and highlights the incredible work of clinicians around the country that help improve the quality of life for those experiencing problems with speaking, understanding or hearing.

Progressus Therapy encourages clinicians and school districts around the country to participate in Better Hearing & Speech Month by utilizing the Let's Talk About It! campaign in their schools.  Visit www.progressustherapy.com/celebratingSLPs to download your copy of Let's Talk About It! and to sign up for our Speech-Language Pathology Tools for Best Practice Kit. 

TheraSimplicy is an online collection of useful tools, illustrations, worksheets, explanations and reference materials for therapists in a wide rage of professions.  TheraSimplicity brings resources and tools together in one, easy-to-use system.  For more information, visit http://www.therasimplicity.com/

Progressus Therapy is the leading national provider of education solutions focusing on school-based and early intervention therapy services, serving over 20,000 students in more than 150 school districts.  Attracting highly qualified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Physical Therapists (PTs), Progressus Therapy is the employer of choice for hundreds of clinicians who are seeking mentoring, professional development, diverse caseloads, and career advancement opportunities. For more information about Progressus Therapy please visit http://www.progressustherapy.com/ or contact Jean Blosser, vice president, Therapy Programs and Quality, 410-843-8858.

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