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Clinicians’ Perspectives of Treatment for Lateralization Errors: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study (2022)
<p>“Slushy” /s/ and /z/ sounds are commonly heard within the walls of speech therapy rooms. The prevalence of lateralization errors (LEs) varies from 0%-5% in children ages 3-9 years. These speech errors may cause adverse social consequences, demonstrating the importance of effective treatment. This study explores how clinicians view LE treatment, specific challenges this diagnosis […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Guide to Fluency Disorders Through Childhood
<p>This reference is a quick guide to how fluency disorders present in childhood and a basic overview of age-appropriate treatment options. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Stuttering. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Retrieved June 6, 2022, from https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/ <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Using Simple Recipes to Target Multiple Language Goals with Example
<p>Incorporating food/recipes into therapy can be messy and daunting. This resource explains how to target a variety of language goals with one activity. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Flowsheet to Assist in Differential Diagnosis of Apraxia in Early Language Learners
<p>This simple flowsheet is helpful for therapists to determine if apraxia is present, which is difficult to diagnose. Murray, E., Iuzzini-Seigel, J., Maas, E., Terband, H., & Ballard, K. J. (2021). Differential diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech compared to other speech sound disorders: A systematic review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 30(1), 279–300. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00063American […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Building Blocks: Using Block Manipulatives To Target Goals
<p>This resource outlines ways to use stacking blocks/Lego items to tackle multiple therapy session goals. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Improving Tongue Placement for Interdentals in Isolation and One-Syllable Words
<p>This resource provides strategies to help children improve their production of /th/ interdental consonants. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>Predicting Persistent Developmental Stuttering Using a Cumulative Risk Approach (2022)
<p>Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder which impacts approximately 3-8% of preschool-aged children. Based on previous research, around 80% of kids recover naturally and 20% develop persistent developmental fluency disorders. When developing treatment plans for patients, it is important to assess the probability of persistent stuttering, considering the social-emotional factors that often accompany the disorder.This […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>
Trauma-Informed Care in Clinical Practice
<p>This course furthers participants’ understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care and the neurobiological impacts of exposure to trauma across the lifespan. Participants will learn about the challenges individuals with trauma history face when accessing healthcare and how to utilize a range of personal and organizational practices to implement trauma-informed healthcare services. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>