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No Volitional Vocalization in a 23-Month Old
February 5, 2007
I have been working with a child for approximately 2 months who makes no open mouth vocalizations except when crying and laughing. He does make a closed mouth, humming noise to get someone's attention... Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Screening for Auditory Processing Disorders
January 29, 2007
What is a good way to screen an 11 year old child for a possible auditory processing problem? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Early Intervention
Managing Tactile Defensiveness in Treatment of Dysphagia
January 22, 2007
I have a question regarding how tactile defensiveness is best treated when managing dysphagia in patients with dementia. In what way may various textures and temperatures be introduced to inhibit spit... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Word Retrieval and Rapid Naming Tasks
January 15, 2007
Do students with word retrieval problems always have difficulty with rapid naming tasks and can it be used as part of the assessment of word retrieval? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Language Disorder(s)
Soft Palate Cleft and Nippling
January 8, 2007
I am currently seeing a 5-wk old with a soft palate cleft who left NICU with PO via Finger Feeding due to inability to achieve suction. The baby does continue to gain weight. Various nipples have been... Read More
Uvula Asymmetry
January 1, 2007
What is the speech implication of uvula asymmetry? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
How Does Oral Care Prevent Aspiration Pneumonia?
January 1, 2007
How does oral care play a role in preventing aspiration pneumonia? How frequently should it be done for a patient who has dysphagia? Are there protocols to help address oral care for the aspiration ri... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
The Role of Clinical Research in Communication Sciences
December 18, 2006
What is the role of clinical research in communication sciences and disorders? How vital are these studies, and how can they be applied within the hospital or educational setting? Read More
Dysphagia Management in a Skilled Nursing Facility
December 11, 2006
I am a recent graduate and I have just started my CFY in a skilled nursing facility. I have a patient with a feeding tube and I am doing recreational feedings with her. She aspirates on 1/4 tsp of hon... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Addressing the Efficacy of Speech Therapy with Deaf Teens and Adults
December 4, 2006
I have been working at a state school for the Deaf for five years. This is my first job working with Deaf individuals. I work primarily with high school students, many of whom are quite verbal. Severa... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Managing an Unrepaired Cleft Palate
November 20, 2006
I am seeing a new 10 year old student who was previously identified as speech impaired, mentally retarded, hyperactive, impulsive and with acting out behaviors. This child has had 3 unsuccessful surge... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Early Intervention
Finding a Professional Trained in Treating Tongue Thrust
November 13, 2006
I have an 8 year old son who has tongue thrust. I am having a hard time finding a speech pathologist in Stuart, Florida who has experience with tongue thrust. Any reccomendations? Also, are you in fav... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Early Intervention
Block Scheduling - An Alternative to Weekly Sessions
November 6, 2006
I work with 3 classes of special needs preschoolers in the public schools. I am planning to try block scheduling rather than weekly scheduling this next school year. I was considering 1-2 weeks per cl... Read More
Treatment Approach for Submucous Cleft Palate
October 23, 2006
I see a 3 year old child diagnosed with a submucous cleft that reportedly does not require surgery. The child was not diagnosed until age 2. What treatment protocol would you suggest to address intell... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Language Disorder(s) Early Intervention
Concerned About My Toddler's Vocabulary
October 16, 2006
My 16-1/2 month old daughter has a vocabulary of one word. She uses this one word for everything and repeats it throughout the day. She seems to hear normally and point at objects she wants or looks t... Read More
Language Disorder(s) Early Intervention
Transitioning with Severe Apraxia to Public Schools
October 9, 2006
We are working with a child, now 9 years old, who is severely apraxic in speech as well as in fine and gross motor skills. The child has been enrolled in a highly specialized intensive full day progra... Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders AAC - Technology Language Disorder(s)
Dysphagia and Patients with Alzheimer's
October 2, 2006
Could you please describe the methods involved with spoon feeding a patient with Alzheimer's disease who has a hyperactive gag reflex? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Dysphagia (Adult)
Promoting Speech Production in a Functional Communication Framework
September 25, 2006
For nine months, I have been working with a nonverbal nine year old child with Down Syndrome in a self contained-collaborative classroom. Though I can see where the student makes attempts to imitate,... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders AAC - Technology Language Disorder(s) Literacy and Phonological Awareness
Generalizing Target Sounds Into Conversation
September 18, 2006
I have 2 students with a lateral lisp. Both are able to stretch a /t/ and use a straw to direct airflow for a correct /s/ sound. The HS student is also able to say words, phrases and sentences monitor... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Severe Pharyngeal Dysphagia and Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
September 11, 2006
I have a patient with severe pharyngeal dysphagia including complete dysfunction of the cricopharyngeus muscle. He was referred to a GI doctor for dilation, but this did not help at all. The only way... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)