SLP News Issue 8

Research

• Structural Competence and Equity-Minded Interprofessional Education: A Common Reading Approach to Learning
  November 5th, 2022
  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, leaders in the field of interprofessional (IP) education have encouraged faculty to explore online adaptations to curriculum and examine strategies that enhance students’ structural competence. Structural competence is broadly defined as the ability to understand how oppression, governmental policies, and environmental inputs impact the health and well-being of an individual.
• First-ever stroke patients in Suriname show more communication disorders than swallowing disorders and these depend on age and length of stay in hospital
  November 4th, 2022
  Research on the occurrence of communication and swallowing disorders in first-ever stroke patients in Suriname is scant. This study aimed to determine the (co-) occurrence of speech-language pathology disorders following a first-ever stroke. Furthermore, it examined the association between age and length of stay with various speech-language pathology disorders.
• Developing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems in Languages Other Than English: A Scoping Review
  November 4th, 2022
  Access to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems in languages other than English and multilingual AAC systems remains limited for many people with complex communication needs, despite a growing interest in this field, and an acknowledged need for culturally responsive AAC practice.
• Validation of Videoconference Administration of Picture Description From the Western Aphasia Battery–Revised in Neurotypical Canadian French Speakers
  November 4th, 2022
  During the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians and researchers have increasingly used remote online assessments to pursue their activities, but mostly with tests not validated for videoconference administration. This study aims to validate the remote online administration of picture description in Canadian French neurotypical speakers and to explore the thematic unit (TU) checklist recently developed.
• Improving Clinical Competence Through Simulated Training in Evidence-Based Practice for Stuttering: A Pilot Study
  November 4th, 2022
  The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effectiveness and acceptability of an initial module (1.1; active listening skills) of the Simulated Training in Evidence-Based Practice for Stuttering (STEPS) program, a theory-driven, multimodule, content and learning platform designed to advance knowledge and skills in working with culturally and linguistically diverse persons who stutter of all ages.
• Clear Speech Variants: An Investigation of Intelligibility and Speaker Effort in Speakers With Parkinson's Disease
  November 3rd, 2022
  This study investigated the effects of three clear speech variants on sentence intelligibility and speaking effort for speakers with Parkinson's disease (PD) and age- and sex-matched neurologically healthy controls.
• [Interface of speech-language pathology in the process of gender reassignment from male to female].
  November 3rd, 2022
  Voice is crucial for gender identification during the transition process, as voice feminization plays a significant role in the success of passing. In order to be able to classify the role of voice treatment during the interdisciplinary gender reassignment process of MzF-trans*, possible recommendations for action for the cooperation with the medical doctors are needed.

Podcasts

• Ep 146 On the Fly with The Type B SLP
  November 11th, 2022
  Abby and Deb chat about conduction speech sessions on the fly and what toys with like and can live without.
• Joanna Holmes: The Benefits of Open AAC
  November 10th, 2022
  This week, we present Part 2 of Chris and Rachels’ discussion with Joanna Holmes (@mummyvsaac), the mother of Lucy, an AAC user with Emanuel Syndrome. Emanuel Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that disrupts normal development and affects many parts of the body, including the speech mechanism.
• 255 – Bridging the Clinician-Researcher Gap for SLPs with Vanessa Neal
  November 8th, 2022
  In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Vanessa Neal PhD, CCC-SLP, a researcher and SLP with a passion for bridging the gap between researchers and clinicians.
• Meet a School OT with a Growing Private Practice 'On the Side' with Erin Zink
  November 7th, 2022
  It’s always a great idea to start your private practice while still working your regular job so that you have time to get things going before you jump all in. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Erin Zink to talk about how she is growing her OT private practice on the side of her full-time job in the schools.
• Building a Brand and Community on TikTok with August Rocha
  November 7th, 2022
  Today, James and Mai Ling share some updates on their journeys and then Mai Ling brings us an insightful conversation with speaker, writer, and social media influencer, August Rocha. August talks about the value of participating in and even building your own online communities in today’s culture.
• Episode 133: You Can Be a Good SLP and Have Boundaries
  November 3rd, 2022
  This episode discusses why boundaries are so difficult in the SLP world (and what to do about it), ways workplaces benefit from our overwork, and a discussion of defensiveness and the 3 levels of boundaries. Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/133Teachers Pay Teachers Apraxia Unit: https://bit.ly/3SV3Qd7Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review the Show: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c
• Joanna Holmes (Part 1): Finding the Right AAC Access Method for your Child
  November 3rd, 2022
  This week, Chris and Rachel interview Joanna Holmes (@mummyvsaac on Instagram), the parent of an AAC user with Emanuel Syndrome. Emanuel Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that disrupts normal development and affects many parts of the body, including the speech mechanism. Joanna has lots to share about her experience as the parent of an AAC user, including the journey to find the right access method, and having to work with team members who had limiting beliefs about her daughter.
• 150: 3 Tips to Start Using AAC in Early Intervention
  November 2nd, 2022
  This solo is all about AAC in early intervention. We review 3 tips to start using AAC in EI when you don’t have buy-in or access to high-tech systems.
• Are Digital Speech Therapy Resources Bad for Kids?
  November 1st, 2022
  Today, we’re discussing a challenging question. We’ll be asking, “Are digital resources bad for kids?” I admit that this topic is probably surprising. I haven’t changed. I’m still passionate about digital materials. But it’s important to acknowledge that there can be some controversy and fear around using digital resources in speech therapy with kids. Tune in to Episode 100 to learn some of the common concerns that come up around digital resources. Go here to access the show notes ===> https://bit.ly/TSS100EP

Blog Posts

• Push In vs Pull Out – AAC Therapy
  November 101th, 2022
  AAC therapy, at its core, is language therapy. But, many students and clients with complex communication needs require a more adaptive approach to their individualized language therapy than other students. Push in therapy describes services being delivered within a student’s contained classroom, targeting language goals alongside their everyday lessons.
• #143: Assessing Stuttering: Speech Fluency
  November 8th, 2022
  The last episode, Stephen Groner started to share his knowledge and experience with stuttering. Stephen is an SLP who is super knowledgeable, has really great + relevant clinical experiences, is a research nerd like me, and his struggle with stuttering in the past means that he brings really helpful experience to the table — and I think that really shines through as we talk about navigating this evaluation.
• Answers to Common Teletherapy Questions
  November 3rd, 2022
  Increasingly more SLP, OT, PT and feeding therapists are using teletherapy to provide quality therapy sessions. Whether you are new or have experience with providing teletherapy as a mode of treatment, there may be times that you have questions and challenges.
• What to Expect When You Create (or Use) Resources On Ambiki
  November 1st, 2022
  Therapists continuously face demands to improve their tech skills and to implement new technology and techniques to their plans, schedules, billing submissions, and note writing. As new tech skills are acquired, therapists are empowered to treat and educate their clients in new ways, such as utilizing teletherapy, designing session materials, and making videos or podcasts.
• Phonological Process Series: What is Gliding?
  November 1st, 2022
  [In this series, we explore the major phonological processes that children use in speech, as well as strategies for targeting them at home]
• Teaching Comparing and Contrasting with Older Speech Students
  November 1st, 2022
  Do you have students that can compare and contrast apples and bananas but struggle when it comes to reading comprehension or taking it to age-appropriate comparing and contrasting? Today we are talking all about comparing and contrasting with your older speech students.
• #142: Assessing Stuttering: Getting Started
  November 1st, 2022
  I am so excited to have Stephen Groner on this month’s podcast series to share his knowledge and experience with stuttering. Stephen is an SLP who is super knowledgeable, has really great + relevant clinical experiences, is a research nerd like me, and his struggle with stuttering in the past means that he brings really helpful experience to the table — and I think that really shines through as we talk about navigating this evaluation.

Legislation

• Medicare Payment Rates to Home Health Agencies Set to Decrease Beginning in 2023
  November 7th, 2022
  Medicare will begin reducing payments to home health agencies on January 1, 2023, to comply with federal budget neutrality requirements. The first reduction of 3.925% is expected to be part a series of annual payment reductions as home health agencies have exceeded Medicare’s payment projections each year since the implementation of a new payment system known as the Patient Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) in 2020.
• ASHA Advocate: November 3, 2022
  November 3rd, 2022
  The 2022 midterm elections will be held next Tuesday, November 8. Election outcomes will have a significant impact on ASHA’s advocacy activities for the next two years. Be heard and make sure to vote!