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Strategies for Language Intervention with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

October 7, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This presentation will cover strategies for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) implementing language intervention with Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) children. It will discuss why DHH children with language disorder need explicit language instruction, Intervention strategies for literacy, vocabulary, and syntax will be discussed, as well as overall language intervention techniques.
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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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