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Pearson's EBP Briefs: Comparing the Effects of Working Memory-Based Interventions for Children with Language Impairment
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July 26, 2016
Katie is a school-based speech-language pathologist (SLP) in an elementary school that serves students in kindergarten through grade 6. She has a large and diverse caseload of children with speech and... Read More
Language Disorder(s)
Pearson's EBP Briefs: Comparing Evidence-Based Interventions for Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorders
July 26, 2016
Kathy is a seasoned speech-language pathologist who has worked extensively with preschool and school-age children who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She recently moved into a new position in wh... Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Intervention
Navigating the Requirements of Special Education Eligibility
July 20, 2016
I had an opportunity to write an article for the ASHA Leader a few years ago, which stemmed from my work at the Department of Education. While there, I provided technical assistance on the issue of ch... Read More
School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Navigating the Money Maze: How SLP Services are Reimbursed in Different Settings
May 27, 2016
We are going to talk about the money maze. For clinicians, sometimes the whole concept of where money comes from is a bit removed from the fact that where the money comes from can determine what is on... Read More
Aphasia Documentation and Reimbursement Dysarthria Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Supervision: Feedback, Criticism and Expectations
May 23, 2016
Supervision is often compared to parenting. When reading the literature, you may think to yourself that it sounds like instruction on how to be a good parent. Similarly, we enter supervision having li... Read More
Supervision
Optimizing Cognition: Neuroprotective practices you need to know
May 20, 2016
My area of interest is adults with dementia and MCI so this course will have that focus. However, this information is completely relevant to any client on your caseload.If you look at the World Alzhei... Read More
Aphasia Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Forget Me Not...Evaluation and Treatment of the Patient with Dementia; Part 3: Evidence-based Treatments
May 17, 2016
The big question is, “Why does it matter?” What research is out there that is showing treatment to be effective? Why do we even bother? Well, 10 to 15 years ago when I started in this profession t... Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Preserving Communication and Dignity at End of Life
April 26, 2016
The natural dying process is a natural slowing of all body systems. The process is different for every individual. It is as different, really, as the birthing process. One person's labor may be a lot... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Forget Me Not...Evaluation and Treatment of the Patient with Dementia, Part 2: Where and When
April 26, 2016
When we are treating patients, we sometimes have a tendency to place excess disability on them. In other words, we do more for that patient than we necessarily should. We do not allow the patient to p... Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Thriving in Skilled Nursing: Part 2
April 22, 2016
How did we get to where we are currently in the skilled nursing facility world? The way things are done currently began as a result of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. As part of this ac... Read More
Aphasia Documentation and Reimbursement Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Pearson's EBP Briefs: Sleep Disorders as a Risk to Language Learning and Use
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April 21, 2016
When we were speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in training—one many years ago, the other mere months ago—we were taught to include questions about sleep in diagnostic interviews. But we were nev... Read More
Language Disorder(s) Syndromes and Special Populations
ADHD: Understanding Symptoms and Strengths of the Disorder
April 12, 2016
Myth #1: ADHD is not a real disorderThis is the first myth that I would like to bust immediately. Within my practice, I hear a lot of concerns from parents, educators, sometimes even individuals that... Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Forget Me Not...Evaluation and Treatment of the Patient with Dementia, Part 1: Who, What and Why
April 6, 2016
Today, we will begin with the basics of dementia -- the who, what and why. We will classify dementia into types and look at the difference between reversible and irreversible dementia. We will disting... Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Thriving in Skilled Nursing: Part 1
April 5, 2016
This is Part 1 of Thriving in Skilled Nursing. We could spend a whole day speaking about the issues specific to the skilled nursing environment. My hope is to lay a strong foundation in regards to the... Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Pearson's EBP Briefs: Target Selection in Speech Therapy: Is a Non-Developmental Approach More Efficient Than a Developmental Approach?
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April 5, 2016
Jane is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in a rural school district in the Midwestern United States. She has 15 years of clinical experience, 13 of those working in the public school setting. Jane... Read More
Pearson's EBP Briefs: Making Evidence-Based Decisions Regarding Service Delivery for School-age Students Participating in Narrative Intervention
April 5, 2016
Clinical Question: Do students with language disorders and those who have low language skills benefit more from classroom-based instruction on narratives or from instruction outside of the classroom t... Read More
Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Beyond Concussion: Repetitive Brain Trauma and Implications for Current SLP Practice
April 4, 2016
I am pleased to be with all of you today to talk about repetitive brain trauma and the implication for current SLP practice. I know this topic has been in the media a lot lately. Ever since chronic tr... Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
The Aging Swallow
March 18, 2016
A case review–type study was conducted in 2013 (Carneby & Harenberg). It was an internet survey in which SLPs were given a case with a lot of specific information and then were asked, “What would... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Ready, Steady, Go: Mindfulness practices for children
March 11, 2016
Let’s start with not ready, not steady for therapy. Who are these kids? I’d like you to take a few moments to jot down why our kids are not ready to learn. Think about it from the cognitive perspe... Read More
Early Intervention Language Disorder(s) Literacy and Phonological Awareness
TBI 101: Basic Tools to Identify, Assess and Treat Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
March 4, 2016
ABI vs. TBITo begin, I wanted to discuss the differences and similarities between the terms acquired brain injury, or ABI, and traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The term “acquired brain injury” is a... Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses