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A Community of Scholars and Clinicians: SIG 19, Speech Science
Joining ASHA’s speech science-focused SIG can broaden your knowledge base and connect you with other like-minded colleagues. What would you say to encourage other colleagues to join SIG 19? Joining SIG 19 is a great way to meet other people interested in speech science. Our affiliates include clinicians seeking to use speech-science techniques in their practice, students with interested in learning more about speech production and perception and how to translate research into clinical practice, and professors who teach speech science and/or research in the area of speech science, among others. You can discuss how to teac...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - September 30, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Amy Neel Tags: Academia & Research Slider Speech-Language Pathology communication sciences and disorders Speech Disorders Source Type: blogs

ASHA Voices Podcast Premiere: Communication Disorders and the Justice System
On the first episode of ASHA Voices, we take a look at the intersection of cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) and the justice system. We’ll meet an SLP and a retired police lieutenant working to de-escalate police encounters by teaching young adults with autism how to communicate effectively with police officers. “[W]e have a full weekend of working with young people to basically talk about their behavior,” says CEO and founder of the L.A. Speech and Language Therapy Center Pamela Wiley. And, we’ll hear from a Howard University professor who says shares what she’s learned about cognitive-communication diso...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - September 12, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: J.D. Gray Tags: Audiology Podcast Slider Speech-Language Pathology Autism Spectrum Disorder Language Disorders Source Type: blogs

Psychology Around the Net: August 24, 2019
This week’s Psychology Around the Net provides tips for kicking off a healthy school year, creative prompts to help you deal with anxiety, news about a possible link between children’s language and mental health, and more. Happy reading! Tips For A Successful 2019 School Year: Many schools went back in session this week; some were already in full swing! Jim Holsomback presents a handy guide on tips for a great start, sample conversation starters to help you engage with your kid and stay in the loop, and several mental health resources for parents and children. These College Students Are Far More Prone to Serio...
Source: World of Psychology - August 24, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Psychology Around the Net anxiety art Children cisgender Creativity Fear gender nonconforming genderqueer Genetics kids Language Skills Liz Beecroft nikes nonbinary Prince William School Transgender Source Type: blogs

Strategies to Help Children with Autism Overcome Challenges at the Dentist
Many people feel anxiety when they go to the dentist. For a child with autism, the sensory elements of the dentist might overwhelm them and make them resist visits. However, through home practice, familiarization appointments, and support, most children with autism or other communication disorders can overcome their anxieties about dental care and enjoy positive appointments for years to come. I’ve been practicing family dentistry for 17 years. I always try to make patients as comfortable as possible during visits. I share this list of tips for a successful and positive dental experience with professionals who treat chil...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - August 19, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Greg Grillo Tags: Health Care Private Practice Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Autism Spectrum Disorder Language Disorders Source Type: blogs

Tips to Share With Parents: Fun Ways to Get Kids Back In Learning Mode
As summer winds down, parents might look for ways to help their kids get back into the swing of school, including working on speech or language goals. Help caregivers take advantage of these last weeks of summer with easy activities that organically incorporate speech-language practice into daily routines. Here are the tips I share with parents any time of year, but especially in summer when they spend more time with their kids: Books. This is my number-one suggestion. Reading with your child is a great way to target language. Go to the library and spend time comparing different books, putting them into categories and vot...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - July 31, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Kim Delude Tags: Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Language Disorders Speech Disorders Source Type: blogs

Connect With Colleagues About Speech and Language Lifelong Development
This article changed the way I consider measuring language use and also increased my interest in language sampling. It is a must-read for clinicians working with children who demonstrate deficits associated with social communication disorder and/or autism spectrum disorder. Nichole Mulvey, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an associate professor in Communication Disorders and Sciences at Eastern Illinois University. She is an affiliate of SIG 1 and SIG 16, School-Based Issues. namulvey@eiu.edu. The post Connect With Colleagues About Speech and Language Lifelong Development appeared first on Leader Live — Happening now in the speech-langu...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - July 29, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Nicole Mulvey Tags: Academia & Research Private Practice Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology developmental language delay language development Language Disorders Source Type: blogs

Two CSD Researchers Receive Presidential Award
Two ASHA members and researchers in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recently received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology. Suzanne Adlof, PhD, associate professor, University of South Carolina Suzanne Adlof, associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of South Carolina, and Cara Stepp, a...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - July 26, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Jillian Kornak Tags: Academia & Research News Slider Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: blogs

How I Created a Treatment App for SLPs, Step-by-Step
I walked into the opening ceremony at the 2016 ASHA Convention in Philadelphia like everyone else—eager to hear the speakers tackle the theme “Everyday leadership. Leadership every day.” My idea that leadership is reserved for a few changed as keynote speaker Drew Dudley explained how we all can show leadership in our daily actions. After Dudley’s talk, I knew it was time to take a shot on a wild idea I’d been considering for two years—creating an app for speech-language pathologists to show patients, clients, or students images of what happens inside the mouth when speaking. My wild idea for an app had hit...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - July 15, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Keri Jones Tags: Academia & Research Health Care Private Practice Slider Speech-Language Pathology Speech Disorders Swallowing Disorders Technology Source Type: blogs

ASHA, Other CSD Organizations, Collaborate to Raise Communication Disability Awareness at the UN
Miles Forma really doesn’t like when people think he is stupid because he’s unable to talk. “I’ve had many experiences in my life where people assumed because I am a non-speaking person and sit in a wheelchair, I’m not intelligent,” Forma said recently using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The young man wasn’t saying this to just anybody. His audience included people with the power to change things—attendees at a major conference on disability at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York a few weeks ago. Mies Forma addresses the United Nations Forma was a presenter at a session—or “...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - July 12, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Joseph Cerquone Tags: Academia & Research Advocacy Audiology Health Care News Private Practice Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Augmentative Alternative Communication Language Disorders Professional Development Speech Disorders Source Type: blogs

ASHA, Other CSD Organizations, Collaborate to Raise Communication Disability at the UN
Miles Forma really doesn’t like when people think he is stupid because he’s unable to talk. “I’ve had many experiences in my life where people assumed because I am a non-speaking person and sit in a wheelchair, I’m not intelligent,” Forma said recently using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The young man wasn’t saying this to just anybody. His audience included people with the power to change things—attendees at a major conference on disability at United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York a few weeks ago. Mike Froma addresses the United Nations Forma was a presenter at a session—or “...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - July 12, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Joseph Cerquone Tags: Academia & Research Advocacy Audiology Health Care News Private Practice Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Augmentative Alternative Communication Language Disorders Professional Development Speech Disorders Source Type: blogs

Strategies for Working With Students Who ’ ve Experienced Trauma
It’s a Monday morning in the New Haven (Connecticut) Public Schools. Every Monday, my speech-language treatment sessions kick off with one of my kindergarten students. Every week with this student is a new adventure. This Monday, he wears his typical soiled clothes and clings to the arms of the paraeducator bringing him to the session. He is not crying. He is not mad. He is clearly preoccupied, resulting in his usual withdrawn demeanor. He clings harder to the helper as I approach, places his head down and falls asleep within seconds as if he didn’t sleep the night before. We finally make it to my office but not withou...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - July 10, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Cayla White Tags: Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Language Disorders social skills Speech Disorders Source Type: blogs

In Appreciation: Katharine G. Butler
Katharine Gorell Butler, 1978 and 1996 ASHA president, died on June 17, 2019, at age 94, in Monterey, California. The world became a less dynamic and interesting place on June 17. One of the most influential, respected, and loved people in our field passed away in Monterey, California, leaving behind a legacy that will endure through her ever-present spirit and through all of us who were fortunate enough to bask in her light for a brief time. Katharine G. Butler, known simply as Kay, will be sorely missed. For many of us in the speech and language world, Kay was nurturer-in-chief who provided the push we needed to leave he...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - July 8, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Geraldine Wallaxch Tags: News Slider Language Disorders Speech Disorders speech-language pathology Source Type: blogs

5 Strategies to Help Families Act as Speech and Language Coaches
As school ends for summer and families plan summer vacations, speech-language pathologists plan activities for caregivers and families to work on with their child, sibling, niece, or cousin. Coaching families can boost a child’s progress over summer break or help them maintain key communication skills. Coaching by caregivers and siblings can happen anywhere, with any age child, no matter the type of communication disorder. Teaching family members—whether it’s parents, step-parents, grandparents, siblings, or cousins—your strategies or “tricks” empowers them and can result in better long-term outcomes for yo...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - June 12, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Susannah Silvia Tags: Private Practice Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Uncategorized Early Intervention Language Disorders Source Type: blogs

GROUP LEADER POSITION at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebasti án, Basque Country, Spain)
www.bcbl.eu (Center of excellence Severo Ochoa)The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebasti án, Basque Country, Spain) offers permanent research positions for Group Leaders in three main broad areas or research: (1)-Language, reading and developmental disorders: How language acquisition, comprehension, production, and reading take place in the human brain. Special attention will be paid to language disorders and the development of computerized tools for their early diagnosis and treatment.(2)-Multilingualism and second language learning: The cognitive and brain mechanisms of language acqu...
Source: Talking Brains - June 6, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Greg Hickok Source Type: blogs

The Value of Meeting Your Clients in the Community
Think about the last location where you provided clinical services. Mine was a grocery store. The produce section is not the only place I provide services with my adult clients—I also address address speech intelligibility and social communication goals at coffee shops, money management at banks, divided attention at soup kitchens, sequencing at golf courses, and reading comprehension during book club at the library. These locations might seem unconventional, but they represent real-life community settings in which to help my clients—who mostly have acquired brain injuries or dementia—integrate back into their comm...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - May 29, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: April Gibbs Scott Tags: Private Practice Slider Speech-Language Pathology Cognitive Rehabilitation dementia Language Disorders Source Type: blogs