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Pediatric Symptom to Specialist Referral Guide

September 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
The assessment and management of pediatric feeding disorders requires an interdisciplinary lens to ensure long-term successful management. This resource seeks to provide a quick reference guide of symptoms and observations seen in children with feeding and swallowing difficulty to the appropriate referral source.
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Roadmap to Troubleshooting Speaking Valves in Pediatrics

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Speaking valve use in the pediatric population can be challenging and requires an in-depth understanding of the upper airway, respiratory system, and intricacies of voice production. This roadmap will help guide decision making in the pediatric population.
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Speaking Valves in Pediatric Speech Therapy

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
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.
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Pediatric Discharge Checklist

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This checklist can be utilized to ensure appropriate, thoughtful, and thorough discharge planning for anyone on your caseload.
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Short-Term Intensive Therapy and Outcomes for Athletes With Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder (2019)

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFMD) is a complex breathing disorder caused by adduction of the vocal folds during inhalation. Though the pathophysiology is not completely understood, triggering stimuli include allergies, reflux, stress, inhaled irritants, and exercise. Research shows that approximately 5% of elite athletes suffer from PVFMD, and speech therapists can play a key […]
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Types of Cleft Lip/Palate

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout visualizes normal cleft and lip development as well as the following types of cleft lip/palate: Unilaterial cleft lip with alveolar involvement, bilaterial cleft lip with alveolar involvement, unilateral cleft lip associated with cleft palate, bilateral cleft lip and palate, and cleft palate only.
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Pediatric Vocal Overuse, Misuse and Abuse: Implementing Successful Prevention Strategies in the Home

January 3, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Many children require support to avoid patterns of vocal abuse and misuse during communicative based activities of daily living. This handout is for parents, caregivers, therapists, and teachers who want to help children to identify behaviors and habits that contribute to vocal difficulties and modify behaviors for progression towards improved vocal hygiene.
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Volume Control

January 3, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This visual is a concrete way for children to categorize vocal volume and learn what appropriate loudness feels and looks like.
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