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Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: The Opposite Of ADHD?
May 1, 2025
ADD without the H is a diagnosis called CDS (Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome). The signs and symptoms are apparent. These clients are easily confused, daydream, have decreased processing time, and ar... Read More
School-Based Intervention and Collaboration Social Communication Disorders
Let’s Not Overlook Mood Disorders In Our Youth Population
April 1, 2025
The diagnoses of mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder, can be overlooked. Many students end up with the diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder attached to a comorbid diagnosis such as Autis... Read More
Social Communication Disorders
Social-Emotional Learning: Practical Applications in Speech Therapy
February 28, 2025
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an important part of many school cultures and can be useful as a school-based or pediatric SLP. Tools, resources, and activities for incorporating SEL into speech se... Read More
Service Delivery and Interprofessional Care Social Communication Disorders
Assessment of Autism: Differentiation Considerations
July 9, 2024
Factors that should be considered when differentiating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disability, and Speech-L... Read More
School-Based Intervention and Collaboration Social Communication Disorders
Executive Functioning: Beyond the Basics for School-based SLPs
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April 23, 2024
Behaviors that signal a need for intervention and strategies that target social and academic impacts of EF difficulties are described. Read More
Developmental Language Disorders Neuro/Cognition/TBI (Peds) School-Based Intervention and Collaboration Social Communication Disorders
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Introduction for SLPs
February 22, 2024
Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a modern evidence-based counseling approach, is provided in this course. Research support for ACT is discussed, and case studies to illustrate... Read More
Aphasia Counseling Neuro/Cognition/TBI (Adult) Social Communication Disorders
Pragmatics and Social Cognition: Clinical Considerations for Adults
December 18, 2023
Pragmatic and social cognition impairments following brain injuries are described in this course. Assessments, interventions, and the impact of deficits on personal and work relationships post-rehabil... Read More
Neuro/Cognition/TBI (Adult) Social Communication Disorders
20Q: Sensory and Fine Motor Activities for Children with Communication and Sensory Processing Disorders
September 29, 2023
Speech-language pathologists are receiving more referrals of students with communication disorders with accompanying Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and fine motor delays. The nature of these delays... Read More
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Understanding and Supporting Children and Teens with ADHD
June 14, 2023
An overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including common myths and neurodevelopmental basics. Read More
Neuro/Cognition/TBI (Peds) Social Communication Disorders
Understanding Mental Health in Older Adults
January 24, 2023
Mental health issues concerning older adults are discussed. Topics include the intersection between mental and physical health, symptoms of common mental health disorders in this population, and refer... Read More
Dementia and Aging Care Professional Practice and Development Social Communication Disorders
Conversations Framework: A Program for Adolescents and Young Adults
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January 17, 2023
Conversational moves and foundational skills that are critical to social communication are addressed in this course. Techniques and activities for targeting conversational skills in adolescents and yo... Read More
Developmental Language Disorders School-Based Intervention and Collaboration Social Communication Disorders
20Q: Providing Supportive Intervention for Trauma-Exposed Students With Communication Disorders
October 27, 2022
The concept of trauma-informed intervention and what experiences constitute trauma in a student’s life are described with practical, hands-on suggestions given for supporting students with communica... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Developmental Language Disorders Literacy Development and Phonological Awareness School-Based Intervention and Collaboration Social Communication Disorders
20Q: Mental Health, Aphasia, and the SLP’s Role
October 3, 2022
Depression and other mental health challenges are prevalent in individuals with aphasia. Recent research on the mental health status of individuals with aphasia, as well as several mental health and w... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Aphasia Social Communication Disorders
Collaborating With Applied Behavior Analysts: What Every SLP Needs to Know
September 21, 2022
Due to the amount of crossover between the professions, intense collaboration is often necessary between speech-language pathologists and board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs). This course discuss... Read More
Developmental Language Disorders School-Based Intervention and Collaboration Social Communication Disorders
Management of Behaviors During Feeding and Swallowing Intervention
July 19, 2022
An overview of how behavior is used as communication in pediatric clients with disordered feeding and swallowing, including identification of communicative intent, management of behavior, and implicat... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Social Communication Disorders
Screen Use in Children and Impact on Development: What Has Changed?
June 27, 2022
This course provides updated information about children and screens, explains the reasons for increased referrals, and shares practical strategies for minimizing negative consequences of screen use. Read More
AAC Developmental Language Disorders Social Communication Disorders
The Role of Executive Functions in Social Interaction
October 21, 2021
This article explores the intersection between executive functioning and social communication and discusses how to integrate a cognitive approach into treatment when addressing social skill developmen... Read More
Social Communication Disorders
Mental Health and Aging: An Introduction for Heathcare Professionals
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September 3, 2021
This course defines the most common mental health diagnoses found in the elderly population, including risk factors and symptoms. Instruction is provided on preventing caregiver burnout and other acti... Read More
Social Communication Disorders
Perspective-Taking: Understanding Challenges, Fears and Joys of Parents of Children with Special Needs
June 14, 2021
Learn about serving and working with diverse populations including parents of children with special needs. Read More
Counseling Early Intervention Professional Practice and Development Social Communication Disorders
20Q: Social Communication Disorder
May 10, 2021
This course provides an overview of social communication disorder. Topics reviewed include common characteristics, methods for evaluation, differential diagnosis from ASD, and evidence-based intervent... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer School-Based Intervention and Collaboration Social Communication Disorders