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Prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease: A meta-analysis (2012)

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The articles in this meta-analysis study all included people with PD living in the community. Prevalence of dysphagia would be higher for hospitalized individuals with PD or residing in an institutionalized facility. Oropharyngeal dysphagia was present in over one-third of community-living patients with PD. These numbers are higher for patients with advanced PD. Aspiration pneumonia […]
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Designing Occupational Therapy Home Programs for People with Aphasia: Aphasia-Friendly Modifications (2020)

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The SLP’s expertise can help implement aphasia-friendly communication strategies and environmental adaptations to facilitate increased participation in therapy, outcomes, and home programs. Some aphasia-friendly written material modifications could include abundant white space, photographs, simplified vocabulary, simplified syntax, and larger font size. People with aphasia often prefer these adjustments to increase their reading comprehension. Having personalized […]
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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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Introduction to Lymphedema

December 26, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Participants in the introductory course will receive an overview of the lymph system and its functions. Additionally, the course will discuss the causes of breakdown of the system that lead to lymphedema, along with the stages, characteristics that identify each stage, preferred treatments for lymphedema as well as precautions to observe when treating lymphedema patients […]
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Roadmap to Supervision for the SLP

December 9, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will present a roadmap for supervising a graduate clinician or clinical fellow as an SLP. We will review the role of the supervisor and ASHA requirements regarding supervision. We will discuss the models of supervision and implementing adult learning theories and principles. We will discuss self-assessment and meaningful feedback for the clinician’s growth […]
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Airway for the Early Interventionist: Beyond Aspiration

December 9, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will provide a foundation for understanding the significance of airway health and how it ultimately links back to oral dysfunction in the first years of life. It is every early interventionists’ responsibility to know and act upon the signs and symptoms of airway function disorders in children. Resources will be reviewed for next […]
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Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource outlines basic exercise guidelines during pregnancy and is drawn from evidence based consensus statements. It can help guide therapists who are providing health/wellness recommendations for pregnant women.
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Medicare and Medicaid

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do you have patients who are navigating a change in health insurance? This document outlines general information about CMS medical coverage including medicare and medicaid.
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