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Predicting Persistent Developmental Stuttering Using a Cumulative Risk Approach (2022)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Stuttering is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder which impacts approximately 3-8% of preschool-aged children. Based on previous research, around 80% of kids recover naturally and 20% develop persistent developmental fluency disorders. When developing treatment plans for patients, it is important to assess the probability of persistent stuttering, considering the social-emotional factors that often accompany the disorder.This […]
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Trauma-Informed Care in Clinical Practice

May 6, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course furthers participants’ understanding of the principles of trauma-informed care and the neurobiological impacts of exposure to trauma across the lifespan. Participants will learn about the challenges individuals with trauma history face when accessing healthcare and how to utilize a range of personal and organizational practices to implement trauma-informed healthcare services.
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Autism: Understand, Counsel, and Support

May 6, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This presentation identifies and discusses specific early pre-verbal, verbal, and social features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and common co-occurring factors. It discusses when to refer a child for an autism evaluation and how to communicate with your client’s caregiver. The presenters will discuss ASD-specific assessments that may be utilized in an evaluation. The presentation […]
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FEES in the NICU/Inpatient Pediatric Setting

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides a broad outline for how to implement a fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or pediatric inpatient setting.
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Literacy Pack: A Frog in the Bog

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
A clever introduction to counting, filled with bouncy text and zany illustrations, follows a small, hungry frog sitting on the log in the middle of the bog as he counts the many delectable delights around him, from one tick on a stick to three flies buzzing in the skies.
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Evidence-Informed Milestones for Developmental Surveillance Tools (2022)

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This year, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) worked together to revise its developmental surveillance tool as part of the Learn the Signs. Act Early. program. A team of subject matter experts was created, including developmental-behavioral, neurodevelopmental, and general pediatricians; child and developmental psychologists; and a […]
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Trauma Stewardship – The Science and Soul of Early Life Adversity

April 8, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will introduce the learner to the biology of toxic, traumatic stress along with short-term and long-term consequences. However, it is not just the patients and their families that are impacted, but the clinicians as well. Trauma stewardship opens hearts and minds to heal the hurts that often go unnoticed and discover creative, evidence-based […]
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