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Signs and Symptoms of Concussion
March 1, 2016
What are the signs and symptoms of concussion? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Early Speech Sound Disorders And Risk For Literacy Difficulties
February 9, 2016
Why are children with early speech sound disorders at risk for literacy difficulties? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
What is the OASIS?
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February 3, 2016
What is the OASIS and who does it assess? Read More
Compliance and Regulatory Documentation and Reimbursement Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Temperament and Its Role in Speech and Language Disorders
February 1, 2016
What is temperament and what is its role in speech and language disorders? Read More
Language Disorder(s) Stuttering
Ethical Dilemma and Ethical Distress
January 19, 2016
What is an ethical dilemma and how is it different from ethical distress? Read More
Ethics
Principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
January 6, 2016
What are the principles of applied behavioral analysis (ABA)? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Writing Challenges for Adolescents with Autism
January 5, 2016
Why is writing difficult for adolescents with autism? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Spaced Retrieval
December 29, 2015
What is spaced retrieval and who can benefit from it? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Speech Interventions for Hypokinetic Dysarthria
December 14, 2015
What speech behavioral interventions are commonly used with speakers with PD and hypokinetic dysarthria? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Physician's Order for Therapy
November 16, 2015
I am a school-based SLP. If I receive a doctor's order for therapy for a student, do I have to provide it? Read More
School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Speech Characteristics of Hypokinetic Dysarthria
November 9, 2015
What are the speech characteristics associated with hypokinetic dysarthria as seen in Parkinson’s Disease? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
How to Improve Chewing and Increase Mouth Opening
November 2, 2015
What oral motor exercises should I do with a pediatric client to improve chewing and increase mouth opening? Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Parent Request for Evaluation
October 26, 2015
If a student is at an RTI Tier 2 level of instruction and the parent requests an evaluation, what is the next step? Read More
Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Using Mini Lessons to Teach Common Core
October 19, 2015
Do I need to get the principal’s permission before doing in-class mini lessons with students? Read More
Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Nonword Repetition Tests
October 6, 2015
What does a nonword repetition test reveal about a child's language learning? Read More
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Language Disorder(s)
ICD-10 Code for Social-Pragmatic Disorder
September 15, 2015
I have evaluated an adolescent who has a social pragmatic disorder. What is an appropriate ICD-9 code and what will the code be when using ICD-10? Read More
Documentation and Reimbursement
Stuttering Support Groups
August 26, 2015
What is the best way to start a local support group for children and adults who stutter? Read More
Counseling Stuttering
Suggestions for Students Who Repeatedly Tap on an iDevice
August 10, 2015
What are some suggestions for students who repeatedly tap on an iDevice, almost like a stim behavior or an OCD behavior? Read More
AAC - Technology Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s)