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Early Introduction of AAC in Medically Complex Infants

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PediatricSLPAACLanguage Development
Early introduction to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an evidence-based intervention for children at risk for developing speech and language delays secondary to medical complexity. This handout provides information related to the importance of early introduction to AAC to aid the development of language skills. Davidoff, B. E. (2017). AAC With Energy—Earlier: Research shows […]
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Expanding Our Positive Feedback Phrases Beyond “Good Job”

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
Kids thrive on positive feedback! It’s important for the development of self-awareness and confidence. On the flip side, kids can become too focused on doing something in order to get praise. As adults, we can work to deliver positive feedback in ways that help kids process their growing skill sets as well as their feelings […]
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Filtering Out Feeding Misinformation: A Social Media Guide for Parents

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Social media has become one of the most accessible ways for parents to gain information. Many clinicians and researchers utilize the platform to discuss feeding interventions with inconsistent use of evidence to support the claims being made. This resource helps parents learn to filter out misinformation. Diehm, E. A., & Hall-Mills, S. (2023). Like, comment, […]
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Swallowing Development Milestones – In Utero to First Months of Life

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PediatricSLPAnatomy/PhysiologyFeeding and Swallowing
This guide provides information on swallowing development from the womb to one year of age. Use this in the NICU setting to help parents of premature babies understand feeding difficulties at the beginning of life. Hawdon, et al. (2000). Identification of neonates at risk of developing feeding problems in infancy. Dev Med Child Neurol 43(4):235-9. […]
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Accounting for Prematurity in Speech, Language, and Feeding in the First Two Years of Life

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PediatricSLPArticulationFeeding and SwallowingLanguage Development
This resource is designed to support parents/caregivers in understanding how developmental milestones may vary for their child who was born prematurely. Your Preemie’s Growth: Developmental Milestones. Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/ppe_document142. American Academy of Pediatrics. Festila, D. (2014). Suckling and non-nutritive sucking habit: What should we know? Clujul Medical, 87(1), 11–14. https://doi.org/10.15386/cjm.2014.8872.871.df1mg2
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How We Feel: Emotions and Feelings Flashcards

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PediatricSLPLanguage DevelopmentPragmatics
These cards provide a quick, easy-to-use visual way to learn, generalize, and practice emotions and feelings for pre-literate or literate populations.
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Build Your Own Social Stories for Daily Living Activities

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PediatricSLPLanguage DevelopmentPragmatics
Use this interactive activity to work on building social scenarios for practice in therapy sessions and for generalization outside of therapy.
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Down on the Farm: Language and Early Sounds Practice

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PediatricSLPArticulationBirth-3Language Development
This visually focused resource provides early sound practice with a fun farm theme.
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Creating Mealtimes for Tube-Dependent Children

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Mealtimes provide opportunities for children to experience a wide variety of sensory input as well as lay the foundation for bonding over food. This handout provides tips for caregivers to create mealtimes that meet the child where they are at in their feeding journey to allow for bonding experiences.
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Communication Breakdowns and Repair for Neurodiverse Patients

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PediatricSLPAutismLanguage Development
This resource provides a guided activity to support a neurodiverse child in identifying and repairing communication breakdowns.
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Playful Pronouns: Practicing Pronouns with Young Children

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
Use this simple and easy activity to target direct and indirect pronouns with a younger or pre-literate client.
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/L/ Sound Practice

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PediatricSLPArticulationL/W Sounds
Production of the /L/ sound can be successful with the help of fun activities and tools. This resource provides suggestions for targeting /L/ sounds at word level. Goldman, R., & Goldman, F. M. (2000). Fristoe test of articulation 2. American Guidance Service.
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Motivational Techniques for Mealtime with Autistic Kids

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PediatricSLPAutismFeeding and Swallowing
This resource is for families of children with autism spectrum disorder who experience difficulty with managing mealtime behaviors. Curtin, C., Hubbard, K., Anderson, S. E., Mick, E., Must, A., & Bandini, L. G. (2015). Food selectivity, mealtime behavior problems, spousal stress, and family food choices in children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Journal of […]
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Moving Towards Neurodiversity

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PediatricSLPAutismDEI with Pediatric ClientsLanguage DevelopmentLiteracyPediatric Brain Injury
Current society is still very much in the “normal vs. abnormal” mindset when it comes to neurological differences. This handout is designed with parents/caregivers in mind and provides the basics of the concept of neurodiversity. It is presented in contrast to the current dominant normal vs. abnormal model.
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How to Assess and Support Light Tech AAC Users

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PediatricSLPAACLanguage Development
This resource provides a general roadmap for assessing and implementing light augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tasks and activities for clients who are either non-speaking or with delayed initiation of verbal communication. Rowland, C., & Fried-Oken, M. (2010). Communication matrix: A clinical and Research Assessment tool targeting children with severe communication disorders. Journal of Pediatric […]
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Quick Guide to Pediatric Dysarthria

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PediatricSLPArticulation
Utilize this resource as a foundation and overview of how to identify, assess, and tackle pediatric dysarthria across a variety of settings. Pennington, L., Parker, N. K., Kelly, H., & Miller, N. (2016). Speech therapy for children with Dysarthria acquired before three years of age. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016(7). Levy, E. S. (2014). […]
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When the First Words Have Not Emerged: Tips & Strategies

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PediatricSLPBirth-3Language Development
This resource provides strategies and recommendations for children who present with delays in the emergence of their first words. Feldman, H. M. (2019). How young children learn language and speech. Pediatrics in review, 40(8), 398-411. Therapy Insights (2020). Expressive and receptive vocabulary milestones for toddlers. Therapy insights (2023). Delayed or age expected: when to get […]
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