Do you have a child in your classroom that is learning English as their second language? Has this child suddenly ceased most oral communication, relying only on gestures and short utterances to express their thoughts? If so, the child is experiencing one of two potential occurrences -- the silent period of language acquisition, which is perfectly normal and no cause for concern; or language loss, which can interfere with the child's cognitive ability and needs the immediate attention of a skilled speech pathologist.
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Many different conditions can lead to itchy or painful lesions on your body. One condition that may be responsible for your lesions is ecthyma. Ecthyma is a type of bacterial skin infection that is a more serious version of impetigo; here are four things that you need to know about it.
What are the signs of ecthyma?
If you have ecthyma, you will notice that you have lesions on your skin.
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When you are sick and needing to go to the doctor, you aren't always at your best. Depending on what ails you, a walk-in clinic may be your best option. If you are visiting a clinic for the first time, there are a few things you can do to make the experience a more enjoyable one.
Knowing When to Go
It used to be that people would visit the emergency room when their regular physician was unavailable, even for non-emergency ailments.
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If ugly stains on your teeth have you smiling with your mouth closed whenever possible, you're probably ready to explore your dental whitening options. But before you commit to one strategy or another, it pays to understand the benefits and limitations of each. Here are four helpful things to bear in mind while looking for the best way to whiten your teeth.
1. Home Remedies May Not Help (and They Might Even Harm)
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If you are eating something really hard and suddenly feel a piece of your tooth chip off, you will probably want to call a dentist soon to get this tooth fixed. One of the methods a dentist might recommend for fixing this tooth is called bonding. While bonding is a good method for fixing chipped teeth, it is not always the best option. Before you agree to this, you may want to learn more about what bonding is, so you can make the right decision.
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