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Environmental Modifications for Adults with Low Vision
April 5, 2024
An overview of environmental modifications that support speech-language pathology participation and therapeutic outcomes for people with low vision is provided in this article. Read More
AAC - Technology Service Delivery Syndromes and Special Populations
20Q: Head and Neck Cancer for the Speech-Language Pathologist
June 8, 2023
Head and neck cancer includes different malignant tumors that occur in or around the mouth, throat, larynx, nose, and sinuses. Head and neck cancer is curable if detected early. Head and neck cancers... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Dysphagia (Adult) Syndromes and Special Populations
Sickle Cell Disease Management: The Role of SLPs and Audiologists, Part 2
March 10, 2023
The role of SLPs and audiologists in treating individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is described in this text. Potential barriers to these individuals receiving our services are identified and cu... Read More
Syndromes and Special Populations
Sickle Cell Disease Management: The Role of SLPs and Audiologists, Part 1
February 14, 2023
The types of SCD, as well as the neurological manifestations and the pathological changes that produce them are discussed in this article. Read More
Syndromes and Special Populations
Seizures and Seizure Management in Early Childhood
June 22, 2022
Learn about seizures and seizure management in young children. Read More
Syndromes and Special Populations
20Q: Becoming a Medical SLP: From NICUs to SNFs and Everything in Between
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January 20, 2022
An overview of a career in Medical Speech-Language Pathologist, including the wide range of possible employment settings, interdisciplinary colleagues, and clinical caseload considerations. Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Professional Issues Syndromes and Special Populations
Incorporating Animal-Assisted Therapy into Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Practice: An Overview
December 21, 2020
A review of practical guidelines related to incorporating animal-assisted therapy into clinical practice. Read More
Aphasia Hearing and Hearing Loss Language Disorder(s) Social, Emotional, Behavioral Syndromes and Special Populations
Animal Assisted Therapy in Communication Sciences and Disorders: The State of the Evidence
December 11, 2020
This course will review the evidence base for animal-assisted therapy (AAT), including discussion of areas where further research is needed, and will describe uses of AAT in speech-language treatment... Read More
Aphasia Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s) Social, Emotional, Behavioral Syndromes and Special Populations
Back to Basics: Guidelines for Management of Communication in Rett Syndrome
June 23, 2020
I am happy to see this great interest in Rett syndrome, which is a topic I have spent about 20 years working on. I want to begin by giving a brief overview of Rett syndrome because you most likely do... Read More
AAC - Technology Back to Basics Language Disorder(s) Syndromes and Special Populations
20Q: Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome (VCFS)
December 5, 2018
It is my pleasure to introduce this 20Q article on the subject of velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS). I recall seeing some children for speech therapy in the early ‘80s who had similar facial charac... Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies Dysphagia (Adult) Language Disorder(s) Syndromes and Special Populations Voice and Resonance Disorders
Pearson's EBP Briefs: Teaching Reading to Youth with Fragile X Syndrome: Should phonemic awareness and phonics instruction be used?
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June 4, 2018
Structured AbstractClinical Question: Would a child with fragile X syndrome benefit more from phonemic awareness and phonics instruction or whole-word training to increase reading skills? Method: Sys... Read More
Language Disorder(s) Literacy and Phonological Awareness Syndromes and Special Populations
Pearson's EBP Briefs: Best Practices for Assessing Communication Skills Prior to Preference Assessments for Students With Severe Developmental Disabilities
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May 26, 2018
On the first day of the staff being back to school, Mr. Stark, the principal, informed Ms. Bell, a special education teacher, that she was gaining a new student who had recently transferred from out o... Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s) Syndromes and Special Populations
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Introduction and Implications for Feeding
April 10, 2018
In this course, we will discuss eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Interestingly, this condition has not been recognized for that long, in comparison to many of the more familiar diagnoses that are frequ... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Early Intervention Syndromes and Special Populations
Congenital Heart Defects: An Overview and Impact on Feeding and Development
March 22, 2018
Not surprising, the incidence of feeding problems is higher in the population of children with developmental disabilities. Congenital heart disease is implicated in negatively influencing feeding skil... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Early Intervention Syndromes and Special Populations
Prematurity: Diagnosis & Related Conditions
February 14, 2018
During this course, and the three upcoming courses to follow, I'm going to share information about diagnoses and conditions that are associated with feeding problems. In this course, we will specifica... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Early Intervention Syndromes and Special Populations
Pearson's EBP Briefs: Sleep Disorders as a Risk to Language Learning and Use
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April 21, 2016
When we were speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in training—one many years ago, the other mere months ago—we were taught to include questions about sleep in diagnostic interviews. But we were nev... Read More
Language Disorder(s) Syndromes and Special Populations
Speech-Language Assessment & Treatment of Children with Alcohol Related Disorders
July 17, 2013
This text-based course is a transcript of the live seminar, “Speech-Language Assessment & Treatment of Children with Alcohol Related Disorders”, presented by Tatyana Eleseff, M.A., CCC... Read More
Language Disorder(s) Syndromes and Special Populations
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: An Overview of Deficits
April 25, 2013
This text-based course is a transcript of the live seminar, "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: An Overview of Deficits”, presented by Tatyana Eleseff, M.A., CCC-SLP. >> Tatyana Ellesef... Read More
Early Intervention Language Disorder(s) Syndromes and Special Populations
Rett Syndrome: Communication Assessment and Intervention; Part 2
January 25, 2013
This text-based course is a written transcript of the seminar, “Rett Syndrome: Communication Assessment and Intervention; Part 2” presented by Theresa Bartolotta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. >>... Read More
Syndromes and Special Populations
Rett Syndrome: Communication Assessment and Intervention; Part 1
January 8, 2013
This text-based course is a written transcript of the seminar, “Rett Syndrome: Communication Assessment and Intervention; Part 1” presented by Theresa Bartolotta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. >>... Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s) Syndromes and Special Populations