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Drawing Talking: Listening to Children With Speech Sound Disorders (2022)

October 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Part of our job as speech therapists is to develop holistic and client-centered treatment plans to maximize progress and impact. In pediatrics, we often collaborate with parents and teachers during the assessment process but may not be fully evaluating the child’s perspective. The Sound Effects Study Drawing Protocol is a holistic, arts-based technique to support […]
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Literacy Pack: The Spooky Wheels on the Bus

October 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
A humorous Halloween-themed version of the classic song The Wheels on the Bus…with a few ghoulish tricks and treats up its sleeves! Count from One Spooky Bus up to Ten Goofy Ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town picking up a few unsuspecting passengers along the way.
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An Introductory Overview of Infant Feeding and Swallowing for SLPs

September 2, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course is designed to give the speech-language pathologist (SLP) an overview of infant feeding and swallowing for acute and outpatient settings. Many SLPs graduate with little to no knowledge of pediatric dysphagia. Following the completion of this course, the learner will enter a pediatric dysphagia setting with skills to assess and treat our youngest […]
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Clinicians’ Perspectives of Treatment for Lateralization Errors: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study (2022)

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
“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 […]
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Literacy Pack: The Snail and the Whale

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
From the creators behind The Gruffalo is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship with Julia Donaldson’s trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler’s brilliant, characterful illustrations. When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It’s a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. […]
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Assistive Technology for Language Based Learning Needs

August 3, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will discuss specific assistive technology to support reading and writing in the classroom. A middle school case study will be included. Options for how to provide direct instruction for students with language based needs in the use of independent assistive technology for reading and writing in the classroom will be reviewed. This course […]
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