SLP News Issue 1

Research

• Provider and Patient Satisfaction with Telemedicine Voice Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  July 18th, 2022
  The COVID-19 pandemic expanded the use of telemedicine, but there is no literature exploring both patient and provider satisfaction, specifically in the provision of voice therapy. This study investigates patient and provider satisfaction with virtual voice therapy, its associated factors, and any correlation between them.
• Effects of High-tech Versus Low-tech AAC on Indices of Happiness for School-aged Children with Multiple Disabilities
  July 15th, 2022
  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two AAC technologies on indices of happiness for school-age children with multiple disabilities during interactions with their school speech-language pathologists.
• Working With Struggling Mid-Elementary Readers and Writers: A Protocol for Speech-Language Pathologists Based on Reading Fluency and Writing/Reading Integration
  July 14th, 2022
  This clinical focus article describes a literacy intervention protocol developed for mid-elementary students struggling with reading and writing.

Podcasts

• Ep. 243 - Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing: From the NICU and Beyond
  July 22nd, 2022
  Swallow Your Pride
  In episode 243 of SYP, I have the privilege of talking with Kara Larson, MS, CCC-SLP, about her role as director of a team of 18 SLPs who work solely on pediatric feeding and swallowing.
• Language in the Brain - Interview with Ev Fedorenko
  July 22nd, 2022
  Lingthusiasm
  In this episode, your host Gretchen McCulloch talks with Dr. Evelina Fedorenko, an associate professor of neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, USA about figuring out which parts of the brain do language things.
• 3 Types of Boundaries to Set as an SLP
  July 22nd, 2022
  SLP Stress Management Podcast
  In this episode, I share 3 types of boundaries that are so important to set as an SLP, and so hard to actually do! I'll give strategies for implementing each one and make them part of your stress management toolbox.
• DLD & Clinical Work
  July 22nd, 2022
  The Talking DLD Podcast
  Do you use practice-based evidence in your clinical work? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast, we’re talking with Celine & Rosie from Western Sydney Speech Pathology about therapy planning and how to build practice-based evidence into your work.
• Episode 16: The One About the Cycles Approach
  July 22nd, 2022
  This Speech Life
  Guest: Kristen Barba, MS, CCC-SLP: This episode features Kristen Barba discussing the Cycles Approach. Kristen will deep dive into what the Cycles Approach is, which kids/students will respond best, and how to get started. You can expect to hear 3 “need to know things”, 2 resources, and 1 actionable strategy for tomorrow’s sessions.
• An Audiologist in Trinidad and Tobago Shares Her Story
  July 21st, 2022
  ASHA Voices
  Amanda Piper is one of just a few audiologists in her home country of Trinidad and Tobago. In recounting her education and career path back to her home country, Piper highlights some of the differences between working inside and outside of the U.S.
• I'm all about self-advocacy, but how do I implement it?
  July 21st, 2022
  Shit SLPs Say
  In this episode, Karen and London break down what self-advocacy is and how to implement self-advocacy strategies in therapy sessions. The two clinicians review a list of strategies and reflect on whether or not they are using self-advocacy strategies for themselves.
• Counseling in SLP
  July 20th, 2022
  Let's Taco Bout Speech
  Claire and Rachael discuss the importance of counseling when evaluating and treating clients, and how our field can enhance our education in this area.
• Convention with Benefits
  July 19th, 2022
  Speech Tea
  In this episode, the Laurens' converse about the benefits of attending conventions/conferences of any kind.
• #081: Addressing Social Skills with Dr. Ali Arena
  July 19th, 2022
  Autism Outreach
  Dr. Ali Arena is an SLP and BCBA who specializes in social skills. She works with autistic adults and shares some great tips that can be applied across the lifespan.
• Bailey Morgan & Virginia Ingram Discuss Ambiki
  July 18th, 2022
  Telepractice Today
  Bailey Morgan (CCC-SLP) and Virginia Ingram (CCC-SLP) discuss Ambiki a new start-up aiming to improve lives through innovative solutions in the fields of speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
• I'm Writing a Book
  July 18th, 2022
  Private Practice Success Stories
  After 15 years of teaching SLPs and OTs how to start and scale successful private practices, I am writing a book. This book is for those that are on the path to private practice but haven’t started yet.
• Rehab Tech and Networking with Raheema Hemraj
  July 18th, 2022
  Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James Berges
  Our guest for this episode is Occupational Therapist and Gerontologist, Raheema Hemraj. Mai Ling speaks with her about her work as the co-creator of the Rehab Tech Summit and they dive into how the event started, who it is for, and some of the spin-off events.
• EP 129: 5 Things CFYs Need
  July 18th, 2022
  SLP Coffee Talk
  The host describes what a CF (clinical fellow) will need in order to be prepared for their first day. These things include: a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, a good support system, and a sense of humor.
• Language Sampling 101: What Materials To Use, What To Look For, How to Include Language Samples in Reports
  July 18th, 2022
  SLP Corner
  Enjoy this in-depth discussion on language samples.
• The Speechless Husband: How He Lost Control and Got It Back
  July 18th, 2022
  The Missing Link for SLPs
  In this sixth episode in the Speechless SLP series, we hear Dale Abraham’s bedside perspective of what it was like when Vanessa suddenly became ill and hospitalized, right through to challenges in care facilities. Hear how he advocated for her recovery, even when he was not allowed to be at her side.
• My Second Family – Episode 248
  July 23rd, 2022
  Women Who Stutter
  Episode 248 features Lindsey Lambert, who hails from Kansas City, Missouri. Lindsey is in her 30’s and is an R.N. working as an assistant nurse manager on the oncology floor at a VA Hospital. Lindsey recently attend her first National Stuttering Association conference, which she describes as finding the family you didn’t know you had.

Blog posts

• “All About Me” Theme: A Fresh Look At A Classic
  July 25th, 2022
  Speechy Musings
  Ideas on incorporating interactive extension activities using the "All About Me" theme.
• 5 Reasons the iPad is Still Relevant to SLPs
  July 20th, 2022
  SpeechTechie
  Learn why the author currently favors having the option of both a full web browser (e.g. laptop) and the iPad at their disposal.
• Back to School: Ease into Speech Therapy
  July 19th, 2022
  The SPOTlight
  Tips on how to ease back into therapy sessions after a summer break.
• Teaching Problem and Solution in Speech
  July 19th, 2022
  Speech Time Fun
  Tips for teaching problem and solution skills.
• What’s the EBP on WLPB for SLP?
  July 18th, 2022
  Speech Room News
  The benefits and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) supporting using Wordless Picture Books (WLPBs) in Speech-Language Therapy (SLT).
• What is Pressured Speech?
  July 11th, 2022
  Great Speech
  Learn more about 'Pressured Speech'; when someone speaks at a faster pace than is usual.
• Critical Steps Before Starting a Private Practice
  July 6th, 2022
  The ASHA Leader
  Private practice consultants outline essential actions to help new entrepreneurs start on a solid foundation.
• Why Speech Language Pathologists Shouldn’t Use Zoom
  July 5th, 2022
  Ambiki
  While Zoom advertises a HIPAA-compliant version, it is not actually HIPAA compliant - and it is putting your patients' Protected Health Information (PHI) at risk.

Upcoming Events

• Lilly Conferences
  August 9th-10th, 2022
  Asheville, NC USA
  Innovative Strategies to Advance Student Learning (Evidence-Based Teaching & Learning).
• International Stuttering Association World Congress
  August 24th-28th, 2022
  Liverpool, GB
  2022 International Stuttering Association (ISA) World Congress in Liverpool combined with the British Stammering Association STAMMA conference, StammaFest.
• Eleanor M. Saffran Conference for Cognitive Neuroscience & Rehabilitation of Communication Disorders
  September 16th-17th, 2022
  Philadelphia, PA
  Bridging the gap between basic science and clinical practice to rehabilitate communication disorders.
• International Conference on Neurolinguistics and Language Pathology (ICNLP)
  October 6th-7th, 2022
  New York, NY USA
  International Conference on Neurolinguistics and Language Pathology aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Neurolinguistics and Language Pathology.

Legislation

• Federal Public Health Emergency Updates for 2022
  July 18th, 2022
  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must renew the federal public health emergency (PHE) related to COVID-19 every 90 days to maintain certain health care flexibilities and waivers. The PHE has been in place since January 27, 2020, and renewed throughout the pandemic. The latest HHS extension for the PHE is effective through October 13, 2022.
• ASHA Letter to Congressional Leadership on Sequestration Cuts
  June 30th, 2022
  Letter urging the House leaders to fully reverse the 2% Medicare Part B sequester cut to provider reimbursement that is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2022.
• H.R.4160 - Global Autism Act
  June 24th, 2022: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  This bill establishes the Global Autism Assistance Program within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support developing countries in addressing autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

In The News

• That agent who sounds like they’re from Paris, Texas? Try Paris, France
  June 22nd, 2022
  Sanas Raises $32M for Breakthrough AI Technology for Real-Time Accent Translation