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Articles for SLP CEUs
Dysphagia after Traumatic Brain Injury: Treatment
October 31, 2019
Traumatic brain injury is a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating injury” (Marr & Coronado, 2004). Alteration of co... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Strengthening Students' Core Vocabulary for Powerful Communication
October 17, 2019
I find that thinking about vocabulary and choosing appropriate vocabulary for my AAC clients is very challenging. When you are the person responsible for choosing the words that an individual can use... Read More
AAC - Technology School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
A Dementia Primer for Speech-Language Pathologists
September 11, 2019
My research is very clinical, and focuses on the individual patient and the role that hearing loss plays in successful interventions. My first study was on social isolation and hearing loss, and the s... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
20Q: Early Childhood Stuttering: Less-Direct and More-Direct Treatment
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September 6, 2019
In this article, the authors address the key issues in the treatment of early childhood stuttering. In particular, they describe aspects of less-direct and more-direct treatment approaches. They also... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Stuttering
20Q: Pediatric Voice Disorders: Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches
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August 21, 2019
In this article, Drs. Brehm, Weinrich, and Kelchner discuss how pediatric voice disorders differ from adult voice disorders, including differences in anatomy and etiology. This article provides inform... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Voice and Resonance Disorders
SIMQ: Anatomy of a Simulation Lab
August 5, 2019
In this article we will be increasing our understanding of the resources needed for an optimally functioning simulation lab. Resources such as personnel, equipment and technologies will be discussed.... Read More
Simulations
Suicide Awareness, Assessment and Intervention
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August 4, 2019
My name is Angela Moss and this a topic that's near and dear to my heart and to my sister, Nika. I'd like to start with more about us and how we came to be interested in suicide awareness, assessment,... Read More
ALS: Impact on Nutrition
August 1, 2019
In this course, we will review the nutrition factor, look at diet recommendations and the pros and cons of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube use. After this course, you should be able to... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Research Watch Report: Cognitive-Communication Intervention in Persons with Dementia
July 26, 2019
One of the best ways for busy clinicians to stay abreast of current research is by accessing systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Systematic reviews “involve a detailed and comprehensive plan and s... Read More
Research Watch Report
ADHD 101: Bringing Focus to the Confusion
July 24, 2019
Symptoms of ADHD, the process of making an ADHD diagnosis, and classroom interventions to support children with ADHD. Read More
Supporting Children of Poverty: Special Considerations for the School-based SLP
July 12, 2019
This course is on poverty and school-based services. I am currently a school-based SLP in a state with 62% of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, which is the criteria used to measure inc... Read More
Language Disorder(s) Literacy and Phonological Awareness School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
20Q: Incorporating Literacy into Early Intervention, Preschool & Home
June 28, 2019
Literacy development begins well before children enter primary school and even before they enter preschool. In fact, between birth and the age of 3, children develop not only oral language, but also n... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Early Intervention Literacy and Phonological Awareness
ALS: Medications and Oral Care
June 6, 2019
ALS is one of the progressive, debilitating neurodegenerative diseases, so it’s important to know what is available as far as medications and complementary alternative medications. Many times, patie... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
ALS: Advantages and Disadvantages of Exercise
June 4, 2019
In this Part 2 course, we will be looking at exercise with the ALS population. Part 3 will cover the impact of nutrition. I will discuss diet recommendations and pros and cons of PEG tube usage for in... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
20Q: Speech Sound Disorders in Children: What's New?
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May 30, 2019
The vast majority of pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs) evaluate and treat speech sound disorders (SSDs). For these SLPs to ensure that they are providing evidence-based practice, they shou... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
SIMQ: Common Misconceptions About Simulations
May 25, 2019
This SimQ article addresses some of the common misconceptions surrounding the use of simulations. Read More
Simulations
Aspiration Pneumonia: It's Not Just Aspiration
May 8, 2019
I would like to start with defining pneumonia. Pneumonia is a lung infection with a number of different potential causes. It can be caused by a virus, bacteria, or less commonly, a fungal agent. The s... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Pearson's EBP Briefs: Effects of stuttering treatment: A systematic review of single-subject experimental design studies
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May 1, 2019
Malia has been a speech-language pathologist for 20 years and has worked in a variety of settings with individuals of all ages. Five years ago, Malia joined a private practice specializing in fluency.... Read More
Stuttering
Entrepreneurship for the SLP Professional, Part 1
April 22, 2019
This is a two-part series, and in Part 1 we will define the roles between a tradesperson and business owner, look at various legal structures and weigh the pros and cons of cash versus insurance based... Read More
Private Practice Professional Issues
20Q: Language Development and Its Clinical Applications
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April 15, 2019
If you are a pediatric speech-language pathologist or if you are a parent or a grandparent of an infant or toddler, you will be particularly interested in this 20Q article entitled Language Developmen... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Early Intervention Language Disorder(s)