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Nonverbal Learning Disability: What the SLP Needs to Know

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…...

Friedreich's Ataxia – Forked Up!!!

January 1, 2008

Friedreichs Ataxia, Video

What is Friedreich’s Ataxia? Who better to ask than an ataxic herself?...

Friedreich's Ataxia – Anatomy Project

January 1, 2008

Friedreichs Ataxia, Video

Nice video made by a teenager for a school project....

January 1, 2008

AAC, Article, Literacy, SLP

Light, J. & Kent-Walsh, J. (2003, May 27). The ASHA Leader An estimated 2 million Americans have significant communication disabilities and require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Literacy skills are extremely important to these individuals because these skills provide a channel for…...

January 1, 2008

Foreign Accent Syndrome, SLP, Video

Tags: Video, Foreign Accent Syndrome, SLP, Rare Diseases and Disorder...