by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a beautiful time of year where I live in Arizona in the USA. Spring weather means warming temperatures and a lot of outdoor play time for me and my kids. Our activities have been reduced to what we can do in our yard and neighborhood bike rides while we do...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
When I was younger I was terrified of misspeaking. I am the youngest of 9 kids in my family and although there was a lot of love and friendship, there was, of course, also a good amount of teasing. I didn’t notice this fear, or at least this fear didn’t...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’ve been doing a lot of reading, listening, and reflecting on racism, stereotypes, and discrimination against people of color (POC) over the last few days. The current movement on social media of #amplifymelanatedvoices and #amplifyblackvoices has been amazing,...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you know that one study revealed it can take around 30 years to speak English like an American? If you’re ever feeling frustrated with your own progress, just know that you’re not alone. Although it requires hard work, it is possible to become...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Apr 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to the United States Census Bureau American community survey, 21.6 American’s ages 5 and up speak a language other than English at home. While being bilingual can give us an advantage in the workplace, an accent can cause misunderstandings and other...
