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Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises – An Update on the Controversy – ASHA 2009

January 1, 2008

Article, Oral Motor, SLP

This handout was distributed by Dr. Gregory Lof at the 2009 ASHA convention. We reprint it here with his explicit permission. Read the Entire article HERE...

January 1, 2008

AAC, Article

The New York Times recently published two articles on Text to Speech devices. The first article was basically a discussion of how insurance companies have been resistant to iPhone editions of popular software that is bringing portability, ease of use and affordability…...

Nicole Fournier Speech "I had a stroke"

January 1, 2008

OT, Pediatric Stroke, PT, SLP, TBI, TBI, Video

At age 8 Nicole suffered a massive stroke. Now at age 12 she presents this speech on stroke at her school’s “Public Speaking Contest”....

January 1, 2008

Article, Down Syndrome

By: Len Leshin, MD, FAAP Copyright 2000, 2003, 2003. All rights reserved. Reprinted with the express permission of Len Leshin, MD, FAAP as originally published on his Website Q: Is Down syndrome inherited? A: Only 3 to 5% of cases are inherited; the rest arise…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, SLP

By: Volden, J. (2002, October 22). The ASHA Leader. All of a sudden, it seems that everyone is talking about something called “nonverbal learning disability” or NLD. Speech-language pathologists receive referrals where NLD is listed as the diagnosis. Psychologists and teachers discuss NLD…...

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

January 1, 2008

Article, Orofacial Disorders, SLP

[Source] ASHA Article Answers Questions of: What are orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD)? What are some signs or symptoms of OMD? What effect does OMD have on speech? How is OMD diagnosed? What treatment is available for individuals with OMD? What other organizations have…...

Video: Down Syndrome Rehabilitation

January 1, 2008

Down Syndrome, Video

Your Child’s Health: Down Syndrome Rehabilitation, News Story on Baptist Memorial Health Care...

Down Syndrome Q&A

January 1, 2008

Article, Down Syndrome

All material Copyright © 2009 National Down Syndrome Society Reprinted with the express permission of the National Down Syndrome Society as originally published on their Website. By: The National Down Syndrome Society What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition.…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Multiple Sclerosis, OT, PT

Nickie’s McDonald’s Story- How a Young Woman is Fighting Back in the Battle Against MS Uncertainty and unpredictability. This is what a Seattle area Speech-Language Pathologist faces each day. Nickie McDonald was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 31. She…...

January 1, 2008

Cerebral Palsy, PT, Video

A therapeutic method known as Doman’s Overhead Brachiation Ladder is highlighted by the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential . Using this ladder, the child learns to support the weight of the body using hands and arms. This overhead ladder is…...