Beating the Odds in AAC Device Abandonment
Handing a child their brand-new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device can be a rewarding experience for a therapist. But the sad fact is that as many as three out of five AAC systems may…
Beyond the Therapy Room: Are SLPs Making a Difference?
Most who enter the field of speech-language pathology do so not only to improve students’ speech and language skills but, more importantly, to improve the quality of life for individuals with speech-language impairments and expand…
Helping Parents Understand the Importance of Early Assessment in Childhood Stuttering
Many clinicians recommend that parents ignore their child’s stuttering. This outdated advice is based on the old theory that drawing attention to a child’s stutter could cause the stutter to increase. Today, we know that…
5 Simple Tools for Integrating Literacy into Articulation Therapy
Many children who have difficulty with speech and articulation also struggle with early literacy skills. As speech-language pathologists who work with school-aged children, we are uniquely positioned to facilitate strong communication skills by implementing a…
Sight Unseen: The Importance of Recognizing Cerebral Visual Impairment in Pediatric Patients
Over 19 million children worldwide are affected by visual impairment.5 In the United States, cerebral visual impairment (also known as cortical visual impairment, or CVI) is a leading cause of vision loss …
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