Top 10 Blog Posts for 2016

List, lists and more lists. Everyone loves a list and ASHA Leader Blog readers are no different. Your favorite blog posts from 2016 include lists about non-tech gift ideas to promote language, myths and truths about choking, and methods for identifying typical second-language errors. In addition to lists, recognizing auditory processing disorder, working with picky eaters, and a new television show featuring a character using AAC all piqued your interest. As you prepare for a new year, enjoy a look back at these insights, suggestions and tips for treatment that many CSD pros found helpful. Do you know a better approach? Then apply to blog for us in 2017 and maybe your post will appear in the top 10 next year! 10 (Non-Tech) Holiday Gift Ideas to Promote Kids’ Language, Learning Gift-giving any time of year is an ideal opportunity to foster communication and social interaction. Enjoy these ideas for low(er)-tech holiday gifts to do just that. 5 Myths and Truths About Choking Parents often have misconceived notions about choking, especially when their children are just learning to eat a variety of solid foods. Share these five common myths with clients, along with five truths to raise awareness and keep “learning eaters” safe. Tips for Prompting Students With Autism to Initiate Communication Here’s how speech-language pathologists and other professionals can use the PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) protocol to help children with autism learn to use verba...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - Category: Speech Therapy Authors: Tags: Audiology Speech-Language Pathology auditory processing disorder Augmentative Alternative Communication Autism Spectrum Disorder Bilingual assessment Feeding Disorders hearing loss Source Type: blogs