Also known as 5p-minus Syndrome or Lejeune’s Syndrome, Cri Du Chat is a rare genetic disorder in which a variable part of chromosome 5 is missing or deleted. The disorder was first described by Dr. Jerome Lejeune in 1963, who named it Cri Du Chat, or cry of the cat, based on the characteristic, cat-like cry of affecte...
"I love him sooooo much!" I squeal and clap my hands, then stretch my fingers out and wiggle them, eyes wide, crouched, ready to tickle my six-year-old son Tobin. He looks me right in the eyes, an expectant grin growing across his face. We lock eyes for a good five seconds: I’m crouched and ready, while he stands wit...
Every May, organizations all over join the American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA) to promote Better Hearing & Speech Month. Help celebrate by learning more about communication disorders and available treatment options! Facts Approximately 46 million Americans experience some form of communication disorder. (20...
What is autism? Autism is a highly variable neurodevelopmental disorder, with symptoms generally appearing within the first two years of a child’s development. Autism is also referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, as the term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels o...
The Prentke Romich family of companies is pleased to announce the introduction of its new funding website: AACFunding.com. A joint venture between Prentke Romich Co. (PRC) and sister company Saltillo Corporation, the site was designed to assist speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and clinicians to make the entire funding p...
For nearly 20 years, outgoing CEO Dave Moffatt has been a leader, an inspiration and a guiding figure to those of us at Prentke Romich. As he transitions to the next phase of his life, Dave would like to thank many of YOU who have been an inspiration to him. Below is a letter he asked we publish on this, his first full day...
