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Counseling Clients With Dysphagia: A Resource for Clinicians (2022)

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Counseling is considered an essential skill for SLPs. It addresses people’s negative emotions and thoughts after experiencing cognitive communication and swallowing disorders. Dysphagia can have a negative impact on a person and family member’s quality of life. Various counseling approaches in speech-language pathology research have been used clinically. These include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational […]
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Nonstandardized Assessment of Cognitive-Communication Abilities Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review (2021)

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
As a field, we continue to learn more about pediatric traumatic brain injury (pTBI) year after year. The goals of this paper were to describe and synthesize existing research on nonstandardized assessment of cognitive-communication impairment in children with TBI and to identify gaps in the literature in order to inform future research. Researchers looked at […]
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Introduction to Treatment of Lymphedema

January 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will include a very brief overview of the lymphatic system and its functions, causes of lymphedema and a review of the stages. Discussion will then focus on recommended treatment based on the stage of lymphedema, precautions and contraindications for treatment and an overview of complete decongestive therapy.
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Unleashing Creativity as an Adult Based Speech Language Pathologist

January 25, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This presentation seeks to help SLPs gain perspective of the creative and FUNctional ideas that can be applied to clinical care when working with adult populations. We will explore creative options for working with adults within an outpatient work setting and apply this to develop ideas of FUNctional and person-centered care activities for immediate application […]
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Dysphagia & Feeding Treatment in the Pediatric Hospital Setting

January 12, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will cover introductory information on treatment of dysphagia and feeding disorders in the pediatric hospital setting. Medical complexities that contribute to pediatric feeding and swallowing difficulties, the referral process, skilled treatment approaches, and pre-treatment steps will be discussed.
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What Is Atrial Fibrillation

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do you have patients that have atrial fibrillation? This document provides an easy to understand explanation of the condition and what to expect.
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HIPAA and PHI

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do you or your patients have questions about HIPAA? This document outlines some of the details related to HIPAA and how it impacts both patients and providers.
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Low Vision Strategies

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Provide strategies for clients with low vision and their caregivers that improve independent engagement in daily activities such as medication management, meal preparation, and safe navigation of the home.
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Addressing Sex and Intimacy

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Learn strategies for addressing sex and intimacy regardless of clinical setting, including selecting assessments, intervention considerations, and assistive devices.
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Yarn Wheel

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Practice bilateral coordination, memory, attention, and sequencing with this fun therapy activity that produces a keychain or bracelet as the end result.
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