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Video: Traumatic Brain Injury – ASHA Video

January 1, 2008

SLP, TBI, Video

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a much higher incidence rate than better known illnesses like breast cancer and AIDS. However, access to care is questionable—results of a poll of members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) indicate that the unavailability of insurance…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Pragmatics, SLP, Social Skills

[Source ASHA] NB: This article is written for parents. We publish it here because we know that therapists like to give their client’s caregivers as much information as possible. You have invited your friend over for dinner. Your child sees your friend reach…...

January 1, 2008

SLP, Stuttering, Video

Transcending Stuttering: The Inside Story is an intimate journey into the lives of seven people who stutter as they travel from places of fear and isolation to places of courage, strength and freedom of speech. The inspiring message sent by the brave…...

January 1, 2008

Book, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, SLP

What causes childhood apraxia of speech? Is it a syndrome? How can I help students with autism who have apraxia? All of these questions, plus many more, will be answered in The Source for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Benefits Get tips on…...

January 1, 2008

SLP, Stuttering, Video

An intimate journey into the lives of seven people who stutter as they travel from places of fear and isolation to places of courage, strength and freedom of speech. The inspiring message sent by the brave individuals featured in this film is…...

January 1, 2008

Article, PT

By: Margaret Rice PT Looking back to graduation from physical therapy school, well over 10 years ago, I now realize that the professors missed quite a bit of information about school based therapy. After one class in pediatric physical therapy and an eight…...

January 1, 2008

SLP, Stuttering, Video

Transcending Stuttering: The Inside Story is an intimate journey into the lives of seven people who stutter as they travel from places of fear and isolation to places of courage, strength and freedom of speech. The inspiring message sent by the brave…...

January 1, 2008

Article, PT, TBI

Supporting Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury in Developing a Fitness Program by: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability The purpose of this paper is to help the reader understand the different aspects of developing a fitness program for individuals with acquired…...

Late Blooming or Language Problem?

January 1, 2008

Article, SLP, Speech Delay

[Source] ASHA NB: This article is written for the parents. We publish it here because we know that therapists like to give their client’s caregivers as much information as possible. Parents are smart. They listen to their child talk and know how he…...

Video: Bullying: No Escape (Part 4)

January 1, 2008

Bullying, School Psych, Video

[Source] CNN Anderson Cooper hosts a town hall special on bullying titled “Bullying: No Escape” with special guests including Dr. Phil McGraw and American Idol’s Crystal Bowersox. This is the Last of Four Segments....