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Clinical Reference

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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Handout

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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Clinical Reference

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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Clinical Reference

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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Clinical Reference

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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Clinical Reference

Spanish Language Phonological Inventory Card Set

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PediatricSLPArticulationDEI with Pediatric ClientsLanguage DevelopmentMultilingualism
These cards contain all the phonological consonant sounds in the Spanish language with pronunciation guides, visual pictures, and words to match. Use these to practice and support phonological development with Spanish-speaking clients. Video on how to use this resource: Goldstein, B. (2000). Cultural and linguistic diversity resource guide for speech-language pathologists. San Diego, CA: Singular. […]
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Clinical Reference

Working with Bilingual Clients When You Only Speak English

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PediatricSLPDEI with Pediatric ClientsLanguage DevelopmentMultilingualism
This clinical reference provides a summary of introductory level ways in which a monolingual therapist can meaningfully engage with bilingual clients. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material

Gliding Under the Ocean

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PediatricSLPArticulationJ SoundL/W SoundsR Sound
This is an easy-to-use articulation activity targeting glide sounds (r, l, w) for both literate and pre-literate populations with a late summer/ocean theme. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material

Dynamic Irregular Past Tense Practice Activities

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
Utilize this resource as a drill-play activity to support learning and use of irregular past tense verbs at word and conversation levels. Video on how to use this resource:
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Handout

Pulmonary Conditions and Pediatric Swallowing Difficulties

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
Speech-language pathologists are often consulted to assess children in the acute care setting who are diagnosed with asthma or other pulmonary conditions when they present with feeding and swallowing complaints. This resource provides information about pulmonary conditions and pediatric dysphagia. Video on how to use this resource: Scarpel, R. D. A., Nóbrega, A. C., Pinho, […]
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Therapy Material

Pack My Backpack! Executive Functioning Activity for Young Kids

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PediatricSLPAutismPediatric Brain Injury
This interactive, functional therapy activity uses manipulatives to support younger children in learning executive planning skills. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material

Hidden Picture Activity Targeting Velars and Affricates

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PediatricSLPArticulationC/K/G SoundsCH/SH Sound
This activity provides an interactive, multi-modal way to target velars and affricates with a fun hidden picture component, and can be used in groups or individual sessions. Video on how to use this resource:
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Clinical Reference

How Pediatric Medications Impact Speech and Swallow

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PediatricSLPArticulationFeeding and SwallowingLanguage Development
Drug-induced neurological disorders can challenge the efficiency of clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. This resource provides a list of pediatric medications and associated speech and swallow complications. Video on how to use this resource: Sinha, P., Vandana, V. P., Lewis, N. V., Jayaram, M., & Enderby, P. (2015). Predictors of effect of atypical antipsychotics on […]
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Clinical Reference

The Importance of Lab Values for Clinical Swallow Assessments

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PediatricSLPCognitionFeeding and SwallowingLanguage Development
Lab values are essential to our clinical swallow evaluation process as speech-language pathologists. This resource discusses the importance of knowing our patients’ lab values and provides a chart with possible effects of abnormal pediatric lab values on matters that pertain to feeding and swallowing. Video on how to use this resource: Wallace, T. (n.d.). Lab […]
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Handout

Speaking Valves in Pediatric Speech Therapy

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PediatricSLPArticulationFeeding and SwallowingPediatric Voice
This resource offers information about what speaking valves are and how to place them. A few tips are offered on how to introduce them to children when starting to address voicing and swallowing goals. Video on how to use this resource: Passy-Muir Inc (1989-2015). Passy-Muir Tracheostomy & Ventilator Swallowing And Speaking Valves Patient Education Handbook. […]
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Dynamic Case History Questionnaire for Speech and Language Evaluations

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PediatricSLPArticulationLanguage Development
This resource provides a responsive and strengths-focused case history questionnaire for speech and language evaluations. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material

Summer Sorting/Categories Activity

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PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This resource is a visually engaging, easy-to-use activity targeting sorting and understanding categories with a summer theme. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material

Convergent and Divergent Thinking Task Examples and Activities

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PediatricSLPCognitionLanguage DevelopmentPediatric Brain Injury
This resource provides a list of convergent and divergent therapy activities and built-out examples of each. Video on how to use this resource:
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