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Recently, I presented an audio course for SpeechTherapyPD.com where I boldly stated that: "SLPs need to be moving away from writing goals for percentages of fluent speech."* This is not a new concept, nor am I the only professional saying this out loud!

Do you want to better help those with Down syndrome on your caseload? Do you feel stuck when your efforts don’t work and when undesired behaviors impede learning success? You are not alone. There are many communication and learning obstacles for those with Down syndrome. But there is also a better way to ensure success.

The “NSOME” controversy has spawned a major storm. It started in the late ‘90s with a few groundswells that perpetually grew into a full-blown perfect storm. I’ve never seen anything like it in the speech pathology world—a world I love. Why has this happened?

“Ethical dilemmas are a common and difficult part of the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology.” These words by Noma Anderson and Shelly Chabon at the 2007 ASHA Schools Conference may not seem at first glance to be earth-shattering. However, they illustrate two important facts that are particularly relevant in today’s practice environment. First – we encounter ethical quandaries on a regular basis.

Whether you are supporting preschoolers with language delays, students who are learning English as a second language, or students with complex communication needs who rely on augmentative communication, symbol-based therapy materials are probably one of your go-to resources.

The term language processing disorder is used frequently by speech-language pathologists, teachers, psychologists, parents, and others when discussing what appears to be language deficits that they observe in a particular student.

Honest question, did you have a PFD and/or pediatric dysphagia dedicated course in graduate school? Ouch, I heard a lot of “Nopes”. Alright, follow up question, did you have a night or two dedicated to PFD/pediatric dysphagia embedded in your traditional dysphagia course? Okay, so I saw a few “Yeses” to that one…with the caveat that they were primarily taught by an SLP who assessed and treated adult based dysphagia.

Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurological degenerative condition that with time affects our most critical systems.

In today's fast-paced world, the concept of work-life balance has become increasingly crucial for the well-being of employees and the success of companies. The alarming statistics from a recent Gallup study highlight the severity of the employee burnout crisis that many organizations are facing. According to the study, 23% of full-time employees reported feeling burned out at work very often or always, while an additional 44% reported feeling burned out sometimes.

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Over the past few weeks, I’ve spoken with several dedicated therapists desperate to remediate an entrenched /r/. I know it’s a lot to cover! In this post, I’ll clarify some of the previous info and add new strategies, as well—hope they help. The following focuses on the /r/, but the strategies can be modified and applied to any speech sound therapy.