SLP Archives – Page 34 of 159

Environmental Swallowing Considerations for People with Dementia

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

There are many adjustments that care partners can implement to improve the feeding environment for people with dementia.

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Cough…Is it Strong Enough?

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource explains the physiological process of a cough, how to measure cough strength, and why an adequate peak expiratory flow rate is important.

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Model of Attention

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource defines the distinct yet interrelated subcomponents of attention.

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Impairments of Occipital Lobe Strokes

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides basic education regarding functional impairment related to occipital lobe strokes.

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Now What? Navigating a New Autism Diagnosis in My Young Child

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout is designed for parents/caregivers of young children newly diagnosed with autism to help them find resources and answer frequently asked questions.

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Therapy Techniques and Activities for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Without a Certification

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Apraxia is a challenging diagnosis, and our field is currently ripe with certifications and specializations for its treatment. This resource provides an overview of techniques and ways to support CAS without spending time or money on a certification.

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The Role of the SLP in Tongue Tie Assessment – Release Recommendations and Recovery

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This is a quick, brief snapshot of the role an SLP can play in a tongue tie assessment in regards to recommendations and recovery from a release.

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Finger & Thumb Sucking – Impacts on Speech and Feeding Skills and Methods to Stop the Habit

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Thumb sucking past the age of 3 can become problematic. This resource is for clinicians and caregivers who are looking for methods to minimize thumb sucking in children.

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How to Use Book Reading to Expand Your Infant & Toddler’s Language

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Book reading can allow for numerous learning opportunities. This handout details some ways in which families and clinicians can help to build language in infants and toddlers.

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Using Backward Design in Dysphagia Management: A Paradigm Shift Toward More Culturally Responsive Care (2022)

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds may have disproportionate health literacy, understanding of medical information, and/or ease of communication with medical professionals. The U.S. Census defines people who are CLD as “individuals whose cultural values or ethnic background is distinct from mainstream society and individuals who belong to a home where a language […]

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