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What is Speech Therapy?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Handout featuring the role of speech-language pathologists, including speech and language, cognition, and dysphagia.
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What is Echolalia and Why is My Child Using It?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout uses accessible language for parents and caregivers to understand what echolalia is and how it helps children learn and process language in a natural way.
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What is Encephalopathy?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes some of the more common types of encephalopathy and can be a good place to start the discussion and referral process.
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What is Dysphagia?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout visualizes the anatomy/physiology of the swallow and describes general symptoms of dysphagia. Looking for this resource in Italian? Find it here. In Portuguese? Find it here. In Spanish? Find it here. In French? Find it here.
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What is Apraxia? What is Aphasia?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Aphasia and apraxia require different treatment approaches, but can often present in similar patterns. This handout describes the difference between the two and is appropriate for family members in order to clarify treatment approaches applied during therapy. Looking for this resource in French? Find it here.
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What is a Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS)?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes what an MBSS is, why someone might need it, how to prepare for the exam, what will happen during the exam, and what they can expect after the exam. The handout also features a series of images taken from a swallow xray to give patients a concrete idea of what exactly will […]
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Visualizing /f/ and /v/

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes a large visual of lingual/dental placement as well as a clear visual on voiced and unvoiced productions. The handout also includes quick tips and tricks for eliciting the sound.
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Velopharyngeal Dysfunction

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Velopharyngeal dysfunction can be difficult to visualize and understand. This handout clarifies the anatomy/physiology of velopharyngeal dysfunction as well as clearly outline treatment options for the three most common types.
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Types of Dementia

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the basic signs and symptoms of 7 types of dementia.
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Types of Attention

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Attention remains the foundation of all cognitively based tasks and is a fundamental concept to communicate to patients before beginning therapy. This handout provides a definition and concrete examples of each type of attention.
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