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Facial Nerves and Muscles

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides a general explanation for patients and family members to understand and visualize the nerves and muscles involved in facial sensations and movements.

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Functional Speech Disorders Evaluation and Treatment Guide for Clinicians

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Functional speech disorders have been an emerging area of understanding for speech pathology. This guide provides SLPs with a foundational outline for the evaluation and treatment.

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The Five Components of Dysarthria

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource explores the five components considered when a speech therapist evaluates and treats dysarthria.

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Personalized Pocket Cards for 3 Types of Dysarthria

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

These business-card-sized wallet cards provide information about the specific type of dysarthria, ways to support communication with the individual, and important personal information for the person with dysarthria.

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Dysarthria Differential Diagnosis Guide

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Compare and contrast the different types of dysarthria to help with a differential diagnosis.

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Script Training Treatment Guidance and Ideas

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides a step-by-step guide on how to use script training to support communication for people with aphasia and/or apraxia of speech.

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The Case Against Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises (NSOMEs) to Improve Speech Production

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Dive into the evidence-base indicating lack of strong support for nonspeech oral motor exercises to address speech sound production for patients with dysarthria or apraxia of speech.

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Techniques for Reducing or Eliminating Acquired Stuttering in Adults

April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This material provides techniques to help reduce or eliminate stuttering-like episodes that can be acquired following brain injury.

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Strategies for Managing Dysarthria

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Unfortunately, the evidence base for resolving dysarthria is lacking. Intervention continues to focus on compensatory strategies. This handout describes why dysarthria occurs as well as specific compensatory strategies to manage the motor speech impairment.

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Spinal Cord Injury and Speech Therapy

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This resource provides basic education regarding spinal cord injuries and what level of injuries may require rehabilitation from an SLP.

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