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About Speech Dynamics, Inc.

We founded our company, Speech Dynamics, Inc., in 1995. It was a time of new beginnings and limitless visions, and no one could have ever predicted SDI's growth over the following years. Early successes were due to the support of family and friends and ambitious speech-language pathologists in search of practical and effective therapy techniques.

Amidst the seed planting of seminar tours and product development, a new and well-received form of oral sensory-motor capability therapy was born and nurtured. The paradigm and therapy methods continue to be cultivated and utilized by numerous speech-language pathologists throughout the world. Personal testimonies express the value of this type of therapy and of the countless numbers of children and adults that now communicate more effectively and whose lives have been enriched.

In October, 2003, our product line of books and tool-toys was passed to Pro-Ed, Inc. This has and will free up time and energy for us to organize and present more seminars, generate new video courses (for CEU credit), continue writing, and do some much needed oral sensory-motor research.

Our Vision

To ultimately improve the communication capabilities of persons with speech disorders by providing quality educational events and publications, effective and useful treatment programs, for parents, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals who impact the lives of those with communication impairments.

Our Mission

To seek out opportunities and ways to consistently meet and exceed the needs of our customers by implementing high standards of education and customer service.

What we can do for YOU!

If you are new to the field of oral sensory-motor or want to know more about this type of capability-based therapy, we have a variety of educational options:

• Seminars: Every year, Speech Dynamics sponsors several practical one- and two-day seminars throughout the U.S. and Canada. (Click on Seminars)
  
  
• On-Site Inservices: Attention school districts, hospitals, and clinics! Invite Char Boshart to come to your workplace for an incredible one- or two-day learning experience. Her inservices are practical and affordable. (Click on On-Site Inservices)
  
  
• Self-Study Courses (Audios): Have a BIG desire to attend a good seminar, but are short on time? Choose one of our self-study audio courses and earn ASHA CEU's in the comfort of your own home or car. (Click on Self-Study Courses)
  
  
• Self-Study Courses (Videos): NEW!! Char's courses will soon be available on video (.6 and .3 ASHA CEUs can be earned). Watch for further information on these! Available in March, 2004. (Very practical and very affordable!!)
  
  
• Publications: Our books on oral sensory-motor, although we are not publishing them, are written by therapy-oriented professionals. We can all benefit from their knowledge and valuable therapeutic experience. (All of Char's books are still available and can be purchased through Pro-Ed. (Click on Pro-Ed)

Charlotte A. Boshart, M.A., CCC-SLP, President

Char Boshart is a speech-language pathologist, author, seminar presenter, and president and co-founder of Speech Dynamics, Inc.

She graduated with her Masters degree from Western Michigan University and began her career in the public schools in the early 70's with a caseload of over 110 children! She worked several years in the public schools, concurrently developed and ran her own private practice, and for seven years, was an Assistant Professor and Department Chair at Loma Linda University in southern California.

Her interest in creating effective therapy techniques has evolved into the development of several practical publications, videos and audios, including

• Oral-Motor Analysis and Remediation Techniques (book, video, audio)
• Treatise on the Tongue
• Oral-Facial Illustrations and Reference Guide
• The Pacifier: Making the Decision
• Boshart's Essential Therapy Forms and Letters
• The Oral-Facial Facilitation Activities and Video
• SwalloWorks
• Articulation Remediation Systems/Hear 'n Say Cassettes and CD's
• Great Therapy Ideas! (Co-Author and Editor)

Each year, Ms. Boshart shares her "oral-sensory motor paradigm and practical therapy procedures" nationally at numerous seminars, inservices, and conventions. Her exhilarating and informative presentations are designed to give any attendee a "shot in the therapeutic arm!"