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Looking for a speech therapy podcast that delivers real-world info and ideas that you can use? Join Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, as she cuts to the heart of what we all want: Effective Therapy Strategies. You’ll enjoy her no-nonsense discussions with highly qualified, exceptional experts within speech-language pathology. If you work with school-age children, this one’s for you. An extra benefit--Get CEs for every Speech Link episode. Go to Speech Therapy PD, subscribe, and voila: 0.1 ASHA CEU!
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SL REWIND: School-Age Stuttering Therapy: Essentials for SLP's with Nina Reeves
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59:35-Originally Aired: November 2018- Guest: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=SchoolAge-Stuttering-Therapy-Essentials-for-SLPs-298 In this insightful episode, Char Boshart interviews Nina Reeves, a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist and sp…
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Laser Conversations and the SR3: A Framework for Teacher Evaluation and Support
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25:23Learn about about Laser Conversations and the SR3: A Framework for Teacher Evaluation and Support Laser Conversations are a tool for administrators to conduct informal, focused check-ins with staff throughout the day. These are brief but intentional conversations centered around a specific topic, strategy, or area of practice. The goal is to suppor…
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SL REWIND: How to Move Beyond Inconsistent R-Productions with Susan Haseley
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1:01:26-Originally Aired: January 16, 2020- Guest: Susan Haseley, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=How-to-Move-Beyond-Inconsistent-RProductions-179 In this course, Susan, an experienced school SLP, shares her practical tips and techniques on /r/ remediation and much more. Sh…
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SL REWIND: How to Effectively Supervise Future SLPs with MariBeth Plankers
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52:28Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=How-to-Effectively-Supervise-Future-SpeechLanguage-Pathologi This one-hour course explained the ASHA supervision expectations and five additional practical guidelines for effectively supervising practicum for graduate students in any setting. Nume…
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Growing Intentionally via Systemic Thinking by Dr. Frank Davila This is an insightful perspective! Growth, whether personal or professional, often requires a deliberate and intentional approach. Dr. Frank Davila's emphasis on systemic thinking highlights the importance of preparation and understanding the interconnectedness of actions and decisions…
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Insights & Ideas In the Role of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Speech Therapy
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1:03:04Guest: Sharlet Lee Jensen, MS, SLP, C-AAIS Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Insights-Ideas-in-the-Role-of-Animal-Assisted-Interventions- This episode explores animal-assisted intervention (AAI) in speech therapy. Sharlet explains the process and benefits of active and inactive an…
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School Discipline: Restorative Practices with Diana Beitz
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21:46Restorative practices are a teaching and learning approach that focuses on building relationships and repairing harm in schools: Building relationships: Restorative practices help students and staff build relationships and create a safe learning environment. Repairing harm: When harm is caused, restorative practices help students understand how the…
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Introduction: Effective School Discipline and Classroom Management
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17:49Welcome to our exciting new series focused on School Discipline and Classroom Management. In this four-part exploration, we aim to empower educators with effective strategies and insights from experienced professionals in the field. Each session will feature guest speakers who have successfully navigated the challenges of discipline and management,…
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Turnaround 4C Plan Tools: SR3 and Parent Contracts
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15:58Turnaround 4C Plan Tools: Three Tier Teacher Evaluations, SR3 method of evaluating teachers, 5 x 5 Parent Contract The Tier Teacher Evaluations, SR3 Method of Evaluating Teachers, and the 5 x 5 Parent Contract, integral components of the 4C Turnaround Plan, are key strategies designed to support new teachers in enhancing student learning and buildi…
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Implementing Client & Family Counseling and Managing Difficult Situations with Hope Reed
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1:04:19Guest: Hope Reed, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, COM®, ASHA Fellow - Dr. Reed shares practical techniques for SLPs in counseling and guiding clients, their families, and others. She says, “It is important to remember to address the person, not just the disorder.” Also, “When we have an agenda, listening stops.” She discusses the qualities of an effective counsel…
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The Submucous Cleft and VPI: Clinical Answers to Palatal Issues with Beth Bergstrom
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1:04:55Guest: Beth Bergstrom, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode provides answers regarding Velo-Pharyngeal Incompetence (VPI) and how to diagnose a submucous cleft from other diagnoses differentially. She shares specific methods to recognize a submucous cleft as a structural issue that only improves with surgical intervention; she explains why. You’ll learn trea…
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Turnaround 4C Plan Tools: Discipline Matrix
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23:59The Discipline Matrix is a progressive disciplinary model to be used by staff that brings consistency to student consequences for minor behavior infractions. Teachers are empowered to address student behavior issues before it moves to administration. It identifies inappropriate student behaviors and provides consequences for their actions but also …
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Turnaround 4C Plan Tools: The School Improvement Plan
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25:42The Turnaround 4C Plan is your educational map for the school year to improve student success. This starts with developing a strong culture where all groups, students, teachers, and parents, feel safe and comfortable in their school, where they feel that they matter. Your game plan goals are to build a positive climate, create a unified working env…
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The last piece of the Turnaround 4C Plan is Connections. Bryan and Mark discuss how Connections is the interwoven piece that makes the other three components; Climate, Culture, Curriculum successful and sustainable part of the process. In addition, they share how relationships between teachers, students, administration and community build connectio…
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Bryan Wright and Mark McBeth discuss part three of the Turnaround 4CPlan. Once Climate and Culture is implemented with fidelity, schools are ready for true academic change that is sustainable. This usually occurs in year three. For more information about the the topics discussed, Bryan Wright: [email protected] Mark McBeth: mark@educationalrelev…
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Welcome to Educational Relevance, a platform for experienced educators to share proven successful strategies to educate today’s students. Bryan Wright, who has over 25 years experience as a lead school administrator, along with Mark McBeth, who also has experience as a school administrator, will continue sharing the Turnaround 4C Plan to improve an…
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Part Two of the Turnaround 4C Plan Bryan Wright and Mark McBeth discuss tools used to build a positive school climate in order for students to feel safe in their school which will increase student learning. Tools such as norms vs. rules, and being visible in the community. For more information about the the topics discussed, Bryan Wright: brwright4…
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With the new school year fast approaching, learn about the Turnaround 4C Plan. A proven method used over the past twenty years to improve school test scores, increase attendance, lower disciplinary rates, and for high schools, increase graduation rates. Topics discussed: Each component of the Turnaround 4C Plan Why improvement starts with your scho…
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Instructional Practice Inventory and Higher Order Thinking (Part Two)
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22:34Dr. Jerry Valentine, who is a professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, brings over 50 years of experience to the educational field. His strategies have been utilized in over 35 states currently in several international countries. Dr. Valentine will share information on higher order thinking in order to positively impact academic success. F…
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Dr. Jerry Valentine, a professor emeritus at the University of Missouri. Jerry brings a half century of knowledge and experience and is sharing the instructional practice inventory which involves an opportunity to collect data and communicate with educators about what is happening inside the classrooms to engage students. For more information on th…
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Inner Speech: Exploring the Connection Between Language and Executive Function with Lauren Baron
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1:02:23Guest: Lauren Baron, PhD, CCC-SLP - Many children with language impairments also have difficulty with executive function (EF); however, the relationships between language and EF are unclear. Dr. Baron summarizes what is known about inner speech--the use of self-directed language—and how it affects EF in children with and without language impairment…
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School Administration: Diverse Thinking, Redefining Readiness, Creating Processes with the end in mind
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19:44Sue Alexander and Dr. Sarah Jerome share ideas on being a creative thinker in order to develop consensus and build a vision in your schools and school district. These educators have decades of successful school leadership experience to share. For more information about the the topics discussed, Bryan Wright: [email protected] Mark McBeth: mark@e…
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Strategies for the School Administrator: Isolate the Issue. Predict and Prevent.
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19:27Our guests, Sue Alexander and Dr. Sarah Jerome, share strategies, Isolate the Issue and Predict and Prevent, which efficiently and effectively address problems that arise for the school administrator. This episode will be helpful to new and experienced school administrators. Sue Alexander served on administrative teams in three different public-sch…
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For more information about the the topics discussed, Bryan Wright: [email protected] Mark McBeth: [email protected] Thanks for listening. If you would like to share your thoughts or topic ideas, or would like to be a guest, you can find Educational Relevance on Facebook, YouTube or contact us at [email protected]…
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For more information about the the topics discussed, Bryan Wright: [email protected] Mark McBeth: [email protected] Thanks for listening. If you would like to share your thoughts or topic ideas, or would like to be a guest, you can find Educational Relevance on Facebook, YouTube or contact us at [email protected]…
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For more information about the the topics discussed, Bryan Wright: [email protected] Mark McBeth: [email protected] Thanks for listening. If you would like to share your thoughts or topic ideas, or would like to be a guest, you can find Educational Relevance on Facebook, YouTube or contact us at [email protected]…
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An Effective and Systematic Therapy Format for Young Children and Caregivers with Rachel Arntson
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1:04:43Guest: Rachel Arntson, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode addresses an important dilemma: Am I on the right therapy track with my young children, and am I coaching their caregivers correctly? Rachel addresses these issues through 7 critical developmental skills and organizes them in a format and framework for you to increase your confidence and effectivene…
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Dr. Davila will be talking about being a material leader and listening to your voice from within. Listeners can find a link to his article titled Leadership Voices on YouTube, Facebook, and Buzzsprout as well as the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZHZj4ZY-6W37axC_a9x7Fch3utAHEav/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114539196425473710011&rtpof=tru…
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Be sure to check out our episode on Educational Relevance featuring our guest, Dr. Frank Davila. Dr. Davila will be talking about leadership in a diverse school and providing an equitable education for every single child, regardless of their background, language, culture and traditions. As well as ways to make adjustments to help them get into the …
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For teachers who need a fun, engaging, simple lesson to get through the few weeks of instruction during the month of December, listen to this proven successful lesson from Sue Knopp, retired educator from District 11 in Colorado Springs. The strategy called Gallery Walk can be used for any subject and any time of the year. For more information abou…
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Introducing our podcast, Educational Relevance. This podcast is a platform for experienced educators to share proven successful strategies to educate today's students. Hosted by Mark McBeth and Bryan Wright In our upcoming podcasts, you'll hear more stories and strategies from our guests and hosts on various topics. New podcasts will be released ev…
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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Instruction—at the University Level? with Hope Reed
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1:01:58Guest: Hope Reed, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, COM®, ASHA Fellow - This episode explores the need for orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) information and practical application for clinicians and our university programs. Dr. Reed, a university professor, established the world’s first university-based clinic for those with OMDs. She shares OMD info and tren…
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The SLP’s Role in Building Confidence & Joy in Kids with Learning Differences with Elaine Fogel Schneider & Deborah Ross-Swain
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1:01:00Guest: Elaine Fogel Schneider, PhD, CCC-SLP & Deborah Ross-Swain, EdD, CCC-SLP - This episode explores the importance of developing confidence and joy in school-aged children who struggle with learning differences. The presenters pinpoint the confidence and joy robbers, e.g., events and experiences, and list the red flags of those at risk. They dis…
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The Neuroscience Behind Speech Movements: Practical Applications with Jayanti Ray
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1:07:50Guest: Jayanti Ray, PhD, CCC-SLP - This episode explores articulation therapy, motor control, proprioceptive feedback, and neuroscience. Details are provided for the neural connections to acquire and maintain oral motor behaviors and the oral resting posture. Efficient neural programming of the tongue, jaw, lips, and velum enables optimal speed and…
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Why & How to Use Myofunctional Therapy to Remediate Complex Speech Sounds with Susie Appleman
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1:02:38Guest: Susie Appleman, MA, CCC-SLP, COM® - The use of myofunctional evaluation and therapeutic strategies can be invaluable in the remediation of many speech sounds, such as, /l/, /s/, /z/, and /r/. In addition, the sounds are more likely to remediate if the tongue rests in the correct position. We’ll focus on students who can produce the targeted …
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Integrate Music in Fun & Functional Ways to Enrich Speech and Language Abilities with Rachel Arntson
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1:05:39Guest: Rachel Arntson, MS, CCC-SLP - Have you ever wanted to use music in your therapy but were unsure how? Learn simple, direct, and fun methods from Rachel Arntson. She shares strategies to use music to improve imitation, receptive and expressive language, speech sound productions, sound blending, and more. Music is a “magical” tool to build soci…
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Speech Clarity Strategies for Those with Down Syndrome when AAC is Recommended with Jennifer Gray
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1:01:53Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP - Research states that speech use drives language use through phonological memory and motor planning. However, those with Down syndrome are often encouraged to use nonverbal strategies (sign language, AAC, etc.) ahead of their speech abilities. Is this the best and most beneficial? This course investigates the rese…
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Ambiguous Loss: Supporting Families During Stressful Times with Karyn Lewis Searcy
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1:02:18Guest: Karyn Lewis Searcy, MA, CCC-SLP - This course defines ambiguous loss and how it can impact caregiver-child interactions. Ms. Searcy specifies how to assist families during stressful times and events, including the difficulties of communication disorders and delays. She covers the stressful details that caregivers can experience and how, if n…
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How and Why to use the term “DLD” to Raise Awareness and Generate Connections with Holly L. Storkel
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1:03:01Guest: Holly L. Storkel, PhD, CCC-SLP - Developmental language disorder (DLD) has gone by many names. Why does the name matter, especially when it doesn’t match the terminology used in schools (e.g., IDEA) or medical settings (e.g., ICD)? In this course, we will explore how and why you should share the term DLD with families and other team members.…
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Surprising & Practical Language Therapy Applications from a 1980s Research Study with Teresa Farnham
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54:16Guest: Teresa Farnham, MA, CCC-SLP - We have explicitly known for over 3 decades that parents influence their child’s language development—especially vocabulary—with the quantity and quality of their input and interactions. In the 1980s, Hart & Risley conducted a remarkable research project examining the differences in preschool children's verbal e…
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Reading Beyond the Book: How to Apply Interactive Reading with Young Children with Jacqueline Towson
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55:42Guest: Jacqueline Towson, PhD, CCC-SLP - This course outlines practical strategies to implement during shared interactive book reading. Embedding techniques will be shared to facilitate language and emergent literacy skills with young children with language impairments, developmental disabilities, or those considered at-risk. Considerations for boo…
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Key Methods to Enhance Speech Sound Treatment Success with Holly L. Storkel
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1:02:39Guest: Holly L. Storkel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - This course presents a variety of practical methods to enhance and systematically guide treatment success for children with speech sound disorders. For example, did you know that selecting complex sounds as your treatment target can accelerate speech sound learning? Or, that there are better ways to contras…
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The Underestimated Power of Chewing with Licia Coceani Paskay
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56:52Guest: Licia Coceani Paskay, MS, CCC-SLP - This course provides an overview of chewing that’s been researched within the medical and dental fields. Chewing is an overlooked and underestimated function that has a significant and well-documented impact on swallowing. Implications are covered from infants to the elderly. Chewing should take a more pro…
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Instill Confidence & Joy in our Language Kids who Suffer from Educational Trauma - Deborah Ross-Swain
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59:54Guest: Deborah Ross-Swain, EdD, CCC-SLP - School-aged children with language and learning differences are at risk for education trauma; some feel defeated. They’re often labeled as unmotivated, ADHD, lazy, unfocused, or oppositional. SLPs are a part of a collaborative team that can recognize and avoid this trauma and boosts a child’s educational su…
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Three Super-Techniques to Foster Academic Success for Those with Down Syndrome with Jennifer Gray
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1:02:06Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP - We must find ways to motivate those with Down syndrome to join their peers in learning. Strategies for active listening, retrieving known information, and planning and executing speech allow them to perform better academically and become independent. This podcast shares three simple and essential strategies to ad…
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"Therapy Essentials” for Teletherapy Services with Kristin Martinez
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53:07Guest: Kristin Martinez, MA, CCC-SLP - Kristin shares practical information on Therapy Essentials, a comprehensive therapy platform and teletherapy training option for both school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and SLPs in the clinical setting. She clarifies and outlines the full features and benefits of Therapy Essentials that can be us…
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Conflict Resolution: Essential Tools for Successful Supervision with Janice M. Wright
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1:00:55Guest: Janice M. Wright, MA, CCC-SLP - Ms. Wright discusses the issues of conflict resolution rather than conflict management related to the supervision of speech-language pathology supervisees. She shares constructive definitions, analyzes the typical views of conflict, identifies conflict styles, and tactfully imparts techniques to effectively re…
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Diadochokinesis (DDK): Research Data and Clinical Applications with Ray D. Kent
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1:05:44Guest: Ray D. Kent, PhD - Diadochokinesis (DDK) has been in our field for almost a century and has applications in many specialties. A scoping review found 360 DDK articles and has been associated with diverse etiologies: motoric, structural, sensory, and cognitive. Its popularity notwithstanding, it is not unquestioned as an assessment tool. Howev…
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The Competent Clinician, EBP, and Real-World Data Collection Methods with Sandra Combs
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55:21Guest: Sandra Combs, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Some clinicians avoid using research to guide their practice due to implementation challenges that appear controlled or too large to apply to their population. Dr. Combs outlines data collection and procedures on how to utilize single-case research to improve therapy quality. Her goal is to bridge the clinical …
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Selective Mutism: Real-World Info & Answers for SLPs with Shari Gross
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59:53Guest: Shari Gross, MA, CCC-SLP - Selective mutism is an often misunderstood social pragmatic communication disorder. For many children, within their selective silence, their social pragmatic issues mask additional communication disorders: articulation, semantics, syntax, processing, and even autism spectrum disorders. This course introduces SLPs t…
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