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Using AAC with a Child Diagnosed with Down Syndrome
March 15, 2010
I have a 13 y/o child with Down Syndrome and cognitive impairment. The parents generally interpret for the child and feel that AAC inhibits the child's ability to improve oral language, meaning, they... Read More
AAC - Technology Apraxia
Differentiating Biological Factors and Environmental Factors in Child Assessment
March 15, 2010
Why is it helpful to differentiate between biological factors and environmental factors when assessing children for language and/or early literacy disorders and weaknesses? Read More
Language Disorder(s) Literacy and Phonological Awareness
Phonotrauma: Therapy Suggestions and Vocal Hygiene
March 8, 2010
If the vocal folds are too wide apart from misuse and abuse of the voice, what exercises can be done to get the vocal folds corrected? The student's voice is very husky. Read More
Voice and Resonance Disorders
Lingual Frenectomy: Candidacy and Considerations
March 8, 2010
At the beginning of this school year a father referred his 11 year old son for lisping. Upon examination I noted that his frenulum was attached producing a highly defined heart shaped pattern. In othe... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Core Vocabulary Versus Fringe Vocabulary
March 8, 2010
What is the difference between "core vocabulary" and "fringe vocabulary" and how they are used on AAC devices? Read More
AAC - Technology
Mild Autism: Building Receptive and Expressive Language Skills
March 1, 2010
My son is 4 yrs 10 mos. He has been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (mild autism). He tries so hard to be understood and to tell me things. On the flip side, so... Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s)
Disfluency and Reading - Educating Parents and Teachers
March 1, 2010
I am working with a severe stutterer who makes good grades in everything except reading fluency. He does have a difficult time when reading blocks and repeats words. How can I instruct the teacher and... Read More
Stuttering
Assessing Patients with mTBI
March 1, 2010
When assessing patients with mTBI, what is the difference between a neuropsychological evaluation and cognitive rehabilitation evaluation? Is one better than the other? Read More
Descriptive Praise for Young Children
February 22, 2010
In regards to motivation and praise, what types of descriptive phrases can be used with children who are at the 1-3 word phrase level? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Coughing and Swallowing Problems: Risk of Aspiration
February 22, 2010
Is coughing, related to swallowing problems from dysarthria, dangerous in the long-run? Can it lead to grave pulmonary problems? Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Validity of ESL Assessments
February 15, 2010
How do I ensure validity is present when assessing a second language learner? Read More
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Checklists for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
February 15, 2010
What checklist do you recommend for an adult case study subject with Asperger's Disorder (diagnosed in his forties)? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Use of Phonemic Cueing in Aphasia Group Therapy
February 8, 2010
During aphasia group therapy, do you use phonemic cues when addressing word-finding difficulties? Read More
Aphasia
Sound Categorization
February 8, 2010
What is Sound Categorization and can you provide a couple of examples? Read More
Language Disorder(s) Literacy and Phonological Awareness
Feeding Issues with Cerebral Palsy
February 8, 2010
How do I teach my 3yr old boy to stick his tongue out? He has Cerebral Palsy and eats orally. I have to finger feed him and I am trying to teach him to eat from a spoon, however he does not open his m... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
The Effectiveness of Rate Reduction on Speaking Fluency with Children Who Stutter (CWS)
February 1, 2010
Parents and teachers are often advised to refrain from telling children who stutter to "slow down" or "take your time" when they speak. As clinicians, should we NOT talk to our students with fluency d... Read More
Stuttering
How to Help a Child with CAS Communicate in Social Situations
February 1, 2010
How can I address social interactions with a child who is apraxic? What are some techniques that you use/incorporate to help the child communicate in social situations? Read More
Apraxia
Cleft Palate, Pierre Robin, and Tonsillectomy
February 1, 2010
My 5 year old daughter was born with a cleft palate, which was repaired at 1 year old. A fistula formed shortly after surgery and this was repaired by the same doctor at 3 years old. I am not sure if... Read More
Voice and Resonance Disorders
ICD 9 Codes for Tongue Thrust
January 25, 2010
What is the proper ICD 9 code for tongue thrust? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
ACC Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
January 25, 2010
I like to use auditory scanning as a "back up" when devices are not available. However, this usually not the best option for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Can you recommend other back up str... Read More
AAC - Technology