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Outpatient Dysphagia Treatment
December 8, 2008
I would like to know you philosophy regarding outpatient dysphagia treatment. I have recently taken on a patient who has been seen in our clinic for about 10 months. Sessions have ranged from weekly t... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Possible Complications of an Anterior Open Bite in a Three Year Old
December 1, 2008
My son turned three in January, and in April, I brought him to the dentist. The dentist said he has an anterior open bite, and mentioned some things associated with a deviant swallow, tongue thrust an... Read More
Early Intervention
Encouraging Verbal Expression in Children with Down Syndrome
November 17, 2008
My nephew age 3 years has Down Sydrome. He is an extremely good Looking child, very active and friendly, playful, intelligent boy; you could not tell he has Down Syndrome until he smiles, as his ey... Read More
Children's Literature for Children with Autism
November 10, 2008
Do you have any suggestions for children's literature for working with children with autism? Read More
Early Intervention Literacy and Phonological Awareness Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Traditional Therapy or Phonological Approach
November 3, 2008
I am currently working in the schools with a three year old child. The child transferred to the schools from a birth to three program. He is highly unintelligible. His previous SLP worked with him usi... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Speech and Oral Development When Incisors are Removed at an Early Age
October 27, 2008
My two year old recently had his four top front teeth extracted because of tooth decay. I am concerned about how this will affect his development and speech. Will his facial development and adult teet... Read More
Early Intervention Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Elongation of Vowels
October 20, 2008
I have a 12 1/2 year old male who was referred to me due to concerns about unusual speech patterns. He speaks with little variation in intonation and he elongates some vowel sounds. The elongations ar... Read More
Stuttering
Surface Electromyography for Dysphagia
October 13, 2008
I am interested in implementing SEMG for dysphagia. First, has SEMG been FDA approved for dysphagia treatment? What units would you recommend? I would like one that can be connected to a laptop to pro... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Swallowing Issues with Cri-du-chat Syndrome
October 6, 2008
I am working with a child who has Cri-du-chat Syndrome and who recently began tube feeding following a bout with pneumonia. A Modified Barium Swallow revealed a normal swallow during administration of... Read More
Therapy Ratios for Treatment of Apraxia of Speech
September 29, 2008
Should kids with severe apraxia of speech be given 1:1 therapy or group therapy in school? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Apraxia
Evaluating the Lingual Frenum and /r/ Production
September 22, 2008
I have been providing speech services to a 15 year old student for articulation errors. Most of his problems are /r/ and /r/-blends; any production of the /r/ is distorted. He has been receiving sp... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Expressive Language, Executive Function, and AD/HD
September 15, 2008
I have a 4th grade boy with a diagnosis of ADHD. He is a bright boy with an awesome vocabulary. His classroom teacher reports that his writing is impacted by his inability to initiate ideas without co... Read More
Language Disorder(s)
Frequency of MAPping and Therapy for Cochlear Implants
September 8, 2008
My daughter who is now 21 months of age recently underwent cochlear implant surgery and the processor was turned on July 28. My question is how often would she require speech therapy? Right now the th... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
Therapy for Adults with Auditory Processing Problems
August 25, 2008
What can be done to help adults with auditory processing problems? I have read about so many programs (Samonas, The Listening Program, ect.) that I am not sure which one is valid. I would appreciate a... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Chromosome 6p Deletion and High Arch Cleft Palate
August 18, 2008
My daughter is 3 1/2 years old. She has chromosome 6p deletion. She was diganosed with a high arch cleft palate, and she has had numerous ear infections. She has had 5 sets of tubes in her ears. Her h... Read More
School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Phonemic Specific Nasality: Therapy Suggestions
August 11, 2008
I am working with a 5 year old boy with phonological errors who is making great progress. We have just finished the first cycle with some carryover noted. However, the previous therapist did not write... Read More
Voice and Resonance Disorders Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Remediating Tongue Thrust - Child with Low Cognitive Function
August 4, 2008
How do you treat a student with low cognitive functioning who has tongue thrust? He is 4 years old. His tongue hangs out in between his front teeth in regards to resting posture. He has no difficulty... Read More
Oral Stimulation and Nippling Recommendations for Parents of Infants in NICU
July 28, 2008
I am a NICU CM. I'm following a baby who has a diagnosis of Ischemic Brain Encephalopathy, and had a G tube prior to hospital discharge. Can you advise what steps parents should take regarding encoura... Read More
Oral Motor Exercises for Tongue Tip Sounds
July 14, 2008
What oral motor exercises what be helpful in supporting the mouth for production of the tongue tip sounds. Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Hypernasality in the Absence of Cleft
July 7, 2008
I am an SLP who works mainly with adults in the hospital setting. I am also starting to treat children privately for primarily articulation problems. Recently, a mom in my community has been asking me... Read More
School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools