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Reimbursement for Apraxia Services
January 24, 2005
Is there any new information on how to get insurance companies to pay for speech therapy for apraxia? My 3 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with it, and needs extensive therapy. We are current... Read More
Apraxia
Alleviating Prolongations
January 10, 2005
I am currently working with a child who is in the third grade. She exhibits moderate to severe prolongations, which affect her social interaction. Are there any suggestions regarding specific therapy... Read More
Stuttering
Continuing Education in Dysphagia
January 3, 2005
I have been employed in the public school system as a speech-language pathologist for the past 6 years. I am now ready for a change and am interested in working with the geriatric population and learn... Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Mild Dysfluencies
December 20, 2004
I have a patient (age 6) who exhibits very mild dysfluencies, though it appears as if it could develop into something more severe if intervention is not provided. Most therapeutic protocols do not see... Read More
Stuttering
Therapy Strategies for Echolalia
December 13, 2004
What are the best resources for therapy strategies for children (3 yrs.) who appear to have echolalia. What are the best therapy techniques for the parents to do at home? Read More
Degrees of Auditory Dys-Synchrony
December 6, 2004
Are there degrees of Auditory Dys-Synchrony? Can children have such a slight degree of Auditory Dys-Synchrony that they can speak clearly? Read More
Auditory v. Language Processing Disorder
November 29, 2004
What is the difference between an auditory processing disorder and a language processing disorder? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Verbal Dyspraxia and Stuttering
November 22, 2004
I have a student that presents with a multitude of problems, one of which is verbal dyspraxia. His speech is remarkable for dysfluency (for example, d-d-d-d dog and fffffffffire). Is this another symp... Read More
Apraxia Stuttering
Early Intervention for Apraxia
November 15, 2004
Beginning in January, 2004, my nine-year old son was evaluated by the school district and the local hospital with oral-motor problems and a communication disorder, mild/moderate dyspraxia. My younger... Read More
Apraxia
Thermal Tactile Stimulation for Swallowing
November 8, 2004
Is thermal tactile stimulation for swallowing any better than electrical stimulation? I saw a study in the Respiratory Care Journal 2001 that says it is not. Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Aiding Swallowing of Saliva for a Child who is NPO
November 1, 2004
With a very medically and physically involved child that is NPO with limited cognitive resources, what strategies are successful in aiding swallowing of saliva? Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Assessing Communication Abilities with Autistic Children
October 25, 2004
I am a first year speech pathologist in the school system. I have a caseload of about 55 and am the only SLP in the district. The student that I am concerned about is an eighth grader who is autistic... Read More
Language Disorder(s) Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Unintelligible Speech at 3-1/2 Years of Age
October 18, 2004
What can I do as a parent to help my 3 1/2 year old with his phonologic disorder? He has a minor problem. He is unintelligible to other people, I am the only one who understands. It will be 6 months b... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Swallowing
October 11, 2004
I am interested in finding out about electrical stimulation therapy for swallowing. Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Disfluencies at the End of Sentences
October 4, 2004
I have a fifth grade student who I am serving for fluency as well as articulation. His disfluencies now occur only at the end of his sentences/phrases/thoughts, when he is pausing before beginning his... Read More
Stuttering
Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis and Dysphagia
September 27, 2004
Do you have any exercises to help cure paralysis of the right true vocal cord that results in dysphagia? Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Voice and Resonance Disorders
Selective Mutism in a High School Student
September 20, 2004
I've been asked to observe a high school student who has not spoken in school since kindergarten. He is reported to speak at home. I've heard of selective mutism, but don't I need to consult with a co... Read More
Therapy for Partial Glossectomy
September 13, 2004
I evaluated a patient who recently had a partial glossectomy with a tongue flap replacement. The patient is currently unable to move his tongue. Do you have any suggestions for therapeutic techniques... Read More
Inhalation of Sibilants
September 6, 2004
I have been working with a 5 year old boy for the past 2 years. He has had a severe phonological problem plus he inhalates all sibilants. We have worked very hard and now the only phoneme left to addr... Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Voice and Resonance Disorders
Role of SLP's in Literacy Programs
August 30, 2004
Can you please suggest some resources to use to advocate for theimportance of SLP's in literacy programs? There is a lot of information regarding connecting oral language to literacy, but I am more sp... Read More
Literacy and Phonological Awareness