<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Pam Manser & Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Offering a full range of speech, occupational, and physical therapy services from infants to geriatrics with 3 convenient locations.]]></description><link>https://www.manserspeechtherapy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:50:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What If Dreams Really Do Come True?]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Journey: Turning a Dream into Reality  My love for my father runs deep. He was a quiet man, steady and strong—the kind of man whose...]]></description><link>https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/post/dream-to-journey-speech-therapist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ee9a04e0b483f13de12e34</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 01:17:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2f7789_e9a1daf4376d402a939e7db913c8ffea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pam Manser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bubbling with Excitement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bubble blowing is a fun indoor or outdoor activity for children of all ages! Bubbles are an excellent tool to promote skills in speech,...]]></description><link>https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/post/bubbling-with-excitement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">625fcca56868ccdeedc53322</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:23:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3405ff9f15054f21b11c03a665497f6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pam Manser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Literacy Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[You asked, and we answered!! In the video below, Becky walks us through what exactly makes our literacy program unique, with sneak peaks...]]></description><link>https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/post/our-literacy-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61eee7f0a619380017482c9a</guid><category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:18:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/2f7789_b879d6a53f7440a0938df60d06b5c786/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Pam Manser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communication!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communication is the process of exchanging information and ideas, and can come in many “shapes and sizes” that we may not think of. Speech language pathologists utilize all types of communication throughout speech therapy to give children a means to communicate.  We can communicate through speaking, of course, but also through gestures (pointing to what we need, waving hi/bye), body language, writing, sign language, and through Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices.]]></description><link>https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/post/manage-your-blog-from-your-live-site</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fb41250bdd34a0017b5def0</guid><category><![CDATA[Augmentative Communication]]></category><category><![CDATA[Speech Therapy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2f7789_6687c6c669024e138eb8fb3eb075ccda~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pam Manser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going for a Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daily routines are the perfect opportunities to target speech and fine motor skills. We can even practice these things while we are going...]]></description><link>https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/post/design-a-stunning-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fb41250bdd34a0017b5deef</guid><category><![CDATA[Speech Therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Occupational Therapy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2f7789_46751ca849ff4a518d4bb647ceb6727e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pam Manser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Lexi!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lexi is our Referral Coordinator. She communicates with doctors making sure we have all appropriate documentation, verifies all patient...]]></description><link>https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/post/about-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fb41250bdd34a0017b5deee</guid><category><![CDATA[About Us]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2f7789_aae403e9dc3f4e378c9099d8a90c813b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pam Manser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Calming Strategies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Occupational therapists help assist children with sensory regulation skills. 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She works in the Statesville office as well as helping to...]]></description><link>https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/post/meet-doreen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60351087b6525f0017796ca4</guid><category><![CDATA[Occupational Therapy]]></category><category><![CDATA[About Us]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2f7789_2d338729117f47d1ab4a01dbcc73b5be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pam Manser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Language?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So now we know what speech is, What is Language? Language refers to the words we use, how we use them to share ideas and get what we...]]></description><link>https://jmanser9.wixsite.com/pmast/post/what-is-language</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6035139ce3b8670017049bf6</guid><category><![CDATA[Language]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2f7789_9a7f6a0dbbfc43c18041a07c8895557a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pam Manser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[So, What is Speech?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know there is a difference between speech and language? As speech-language pathologists we define them two different ways. 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