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The SLP's Role in Diagnosing Autism
April 28, 2014
With the DSM-V, what is the SLP’s role in diagnosing autism versus a psychologist making the diagnosis? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Manding as an Escape Strategy
April 7, 2014
After the initial stage of teaching manding (requesting) to a child, what should I do if the manding becomes an escape strategy? For example, the child wants a break so “cookie” is reques... Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Intervention Language Disorder(s)
iPad Use in Selective Mutism Intervention
March 31, 2014
Since desensitization is a slow process for selective mutism intervention, could iPads® help increase fading for more people or more environments? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
External Feedback Apps for Parkinson's Disease
March 24, 2014
What do you think about using an app like Spectrograph to provide external feedback for patients with Parkinson's disease? Read More
Neurogenics, Cognition, and Executive Function Veteran Affairs (VA) courses
Negative Reaction to Positive Reinforcement
March 17, 2014
I have a child on my caseload who immediately acts out when he is praised for good behavior. How do you handle a child who responds negatively to positive reinforcement of positive behavior? Read More
Video Self-Monitoring Use for Social Behavior
March 10, 2014
Does video self-monitoring require the child to keep data and evaluate it regarding his or her social behavior? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Measuring Social and Affective Objectives in Stuttering
March 3, 2014
How do you measure a social objective or an affective objective for stuttering treatment so you have concrete data for your IEPs? Read More
Stuttering
Common Core State Standards and Contextualized Skill Intervention
February 24, 2014
Why does the Common Core work well with contextualized skill intervention? Read More
Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Using Smartphones for Sharing Routine Scripts and Rule Books
February 17, 2014
Has anyone ever used a smartphone for sharing routine scripts, social stories or rule books since everyone seems to have one and information can easily be sent to other phones or tablets? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Intervention
What is FEES
February 3, 2014
What is FEES? Read More
Dysphagia and Feeding Issues Veteran Affairs (VA) courses
Student Not Bothered by Stuttered Speech
January 27, 2014
Should I do traditional treatment for a student who says his stuttering is not bothering him? Read More
Stuttering
Telepractice with Indviduals with Autism
January 20, 2014
Can telepractice be used with individuals with autism? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Parkinson's Disease: When to Start Treatment
January 13, 2014
How soon do you treat a person diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Read More
Neurogenics, Cognition, and Executive Function Veteran Affairs (VA) courses
Data Collection for Stuttering Treatment
January 6, 2014
What are some recommendations for collecting data during stuttering treatment? Read More
Stuttering
Medications for Selective Mutism
December 16, 2013
Is there a medication that can help selective mutism? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Selective Mutism and Writing
November 18, 2013
Can children with selective mutism communicate by writing? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Literacy Skills in Children with ASD
November 11, 2013
How much time should I spend in therapy working on literacy skills with children with ASD? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Literacy and Phonological Awareness
What Qualifies as an Actual Treatment Visit
November 4, 2013
If a patient refuses therapy on one of their treatment days and the therapist documents this, would that count as a visit for five consecutive days since the therapist did attempt and documented that... Read More
Aphasia Dysphagia and Feeding Issues Neurogenics, Cognition, and Executive Function Veteran Affairs (VA) courses
Addressing Social Skills and Literacy Simultaneously in ASD
October 21, 2013
When using Think-alouds with children with autism spectrum disorder, can you work on social skills and literacy at the same time? Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Size of TEP When Placing at Time of Primary Puncture
October 14, 2013
What size tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP) is typically placed at the time of the primary puncture? Read More
Veteran Affairs (VA) courses Voice and Resonance Disorders