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Generalizing Fluency Skills
July 15, 2013
It seems that often I can create such a pleasant environment during my client’s speech session that his/her fluency improves. However, it is hard to generalize into “less-kind” spea... Read More
Stuttering
Letter Sound Versus Letter Name Knowledge
July 1, 2013
Is it more important to have a child learn letter name or letter sound? Read More
Language Disorder(s) Literacy and Phonological Awareness
The Difference Between an Attention Scale and an Understanding Scale
June 19, 2013
Is the Attention Scale that you use for cognitive rehabilitation with children and adolescents the same thing as the Understanding Scale that you use? Read More
Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Code Switching in Dual Language Learning
June 12, 2013
Can code switching happen at any level of language? Read More
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Serial 7's
June 3, 2013
What does the Serial 7’s task assess? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Visual Perceptual Difficulties in Executive Function Disorders
May 16, 2013
I have seen indications that black-and-white photos or pictures versus color are preferable for those with TBI or dementia. Can you speak to using color versus black and white? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Brain Abnormalities
April 29, 2013
Does Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) always show MRI brain abnormalities? Read More
Early Intervention Language Disorder(s)
Evaluation of Severe CAS
April 22, 2013
I am currently working on an evaluation for a child who appears to have a severe form of CAS. After completing the GFTA, it was apparent that he made only six sounds. No final sounds. Is this typic... Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Authentic Classroom Resources
April 15, 2013
What are authentic classroom resouces as they pertain to practicing listening skills? Can you provide an example of what they might look like? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Cochlear Implants
Interpreter versus Translator
April 3, 2013
Is there a difference between an interpreter and a translator, or are the terms used interchangeably? Read More
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Galactosemia
March 26, 2013
What is galactosemia? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Service Delivery for Speech Sound Disorders
March 18, 2013
Regarding service delivery for children with speech sound disorders, what are the recommendations for using pull out, pull aside or embedded interventions in the classroom? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Hypersensitivity and Selective Mutism
March 12, 2013
Is there a link between Selective Mutism and children who are hypersensitive? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Using the MoCA in a Home Healthcare Setting
March 5, 2013
I work in a home healthcare setting. Would the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA; Nasreddine et al., 2005) be a good tool to use at evaluation and then later at discharge to get improvement measure... Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Use of Distributed Practice for Intervention of SSD
February 20, 2013
When working with children with speech sound disorders, does distributive practice improve or enhance performance? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Therapists Specializing in Selective Mutism
February 11, 2013
Are there family therapists who specialize in children with Selective Mutism? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Spanish PLS-4
January 28, 2013
Is it true that low scores on both English and Spanish PLS-4 do not necessarily mean that the child had a disorder? Read More
Early Intervention Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Common Core State Standards
January 22, 2013
Are the skills we support mentioned or addressed throughout the Common Core Standards? Read More
School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Oral Care Protocol
January 14, 2013
Are there any diagnoses that call for specific oral care protocol? Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses