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Saliva Anatomy and Function

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Saliva is necessary for supporting swallowing, digestion, and teeth protection. Three salivary glands produce one to two liters of the body’s daily saliva. Video on how to use this resource: Nascimento, D., Carmona, J., Mestre, T., Ferreira, J. J., & Guimarães, I. (2021). Drooling rating scales in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review. Parkinsonism & Related […]
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SLP’s Role in Determining Patient Decision-Making Capacity

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material provides information on how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are trained and qualified to play a vital role in determining a person’s decision-making capacity. Video on how to use this resource: Ganzini, L., Volicer, L., Nelson, W.A., Fox, E., & Derse, A.R. (2004). Ten myths about decision-making capacity. Journal of American Medicine, 5(4), 263-267. Palmer, […]
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SLP & OT Feeding Collaboration

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers a checklist that can be used for SLP & OT clinical collaboration during skilled feeding sessions. Video on how to use this resource:
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Dysfluency Strategies for the Classroom

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers tips for educators, therapists, and parents who are seeking strategies to help their students who demonstrate dysfluent speech patterns in the classroom setting. Video on how to use this resource:
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Cycles Approach for Speech Sound Disorders

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides an easy-to-use worksheet to plan for cycles approach sessions for any applicable patient on your caseload. Video on how to use this resource: Tyler, A. A., Edwards, M. L., & Saxman, J. H. (1987). Clinical application of two phonologically based treatment procedures. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 52, 393–409. Williams, A. […]
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Assessing Common Reflexes

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines common reflexes and gives you a refresher on how to administer the tests. O’Sullivan, S. B., Schmitz, T. J., (2015). Physical Rehabilitation. FA Davis.
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Pain Management for the Hemiplegic Shoulder

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers different pain management strategies for pain coming from a hemiplegic shoulder. Saikaley, M., Iruthayarajah, J., Pauli, G., Iliescu, A., Wiener, J., Cotoi, A., Fragis, N., Viana, R., Chae, J., Wilson, R., Miller, T., & Teasell, R. (2018). Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. In R. Teasell (Ed.), Evidence-Based Review of […]
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