1. AAC Apps

    Apps: 

    Sounding Board -http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Communication/SoundingBoard

    PicBoard- http://www.mashley.net/picboard.php

    Guards: http://www.laseredpics.biz/servlet/the-Adaptive-Technologies-Supplies/Categories

    Websites: 

    http://www.therapyapp411.com/

    http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/iphoneipad-Apps-for-aac

    ASHA

    http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2011/111011/Apps—An-Emerging-Tool-for-SLPs.htm

    http://www.asha.org/practice/reimbursement/modules/ (Medi-Care Reimbursement)

  2. alongthebroken-road: aspiringslp: We’re number 1! WIN!!

    alongthebroken-road:

    aspiringslp:

    We’re number 1!

    WIN!!

  3. (Source: jbermudez89)

  4. ewitty:

    Early Intervention: The Missing Link

    Researched and signed by Rachel Benedict. Produced by ASLized!

    ASL Literature - http://www.aslized.org

    _______________________________________

    lml/  it. 

    Edit: Fixed the link

  5. Medications

    Our medically complicated patients are often on medication that could effect their attention, muscle tone, and other systems. I am vaguely familiar with medication names to control ADHD (Adderal) however, all others are a mystery to me.
     
    Here is a short list of medications I hear around me quite often:

    Albuterol -used to treat wheezing, and difficulty breathing and chest tightness. The med is a bronchodilator which means the drug opens up air passages to the lungs. (cite)
    Types of patients: COPD,  respiratory diseases

    Baclofen - used to treat muscle tightness and cramping.
    Types of patients; Multiple Sclerosis. (cite)

  6. ewitty:

    Why ASL?

    This video discusses why we should provide a deaf baby American Sign Language as early as possible.

    References:
    * Mayberry, Rachel (1998) The critical period for language acquisition and the deaf child’s language comprehension: A psycholinguistic approach. Bulletin d’Audiophonologie: Annales Scientifiques de L’Université de Franche-Comté, 15
    *Woolfe, Tyron/Herman, Rosalind/Roy, Penny/Woll, Bencie (2010), Early Lexical Development in Native Signers: A BSL Adaptation of the MacArthur-Bates CDI. In: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 51, 322—331.
    *Pichler, Debbie C. LIN 510: Introduction to first and second language acquisition. Gallaudet University, Washington D.C.. Sep. 2011. Lectures.

    Check out www.aslized.org for more ASL videos!

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    Excellent!

    This is a fantastic video that provides research based rationales to promote the use of American Sign Language in Deaf infants/children. As an Speech Language Pathologist, I place a high importance on language development rather than auditory and speech development. Although it’s tough to go against the tide being a new grad. 

    Great video :) 

  7. thesedeafeyes:

    thatdeafdude:

    cdmeggers:

    Newest ASL music video from D-PAN, “We’re Going To Be Friends” by White Stripes.

    Cute kids!

    c:

    (Source: youtube.com)

  8. Cleft

    This week I treated cleft palate, twice!
    More on that later

  9. thedailywhat:

    Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day: Caught on camera: A little Brazilian girl’s reaction to seeing her face for the first time after undergoing cleft lip surgery.

    Operation Smile.

    [reddit.]

  10. shalomnamour asked: wow where do you live ? How did you get a cfy at a pediatric facility

    Lots of luck :) A lot of the hiring process is about being the right person at the right time. 

    Wish they told you that in school, didn’t you? 

  11. Productivity

    So, I’ve always heard that working in a hospital is pretty tough… Especially for your CF year. I felt at ease…..until last week!! Apparently, I am not meeting my productivity standards. That’s why i wasn’t busy!!!

    Now that I am scheduled for more patients I can possibly meet requirements. However, I still get a lot of no- shows and cancellations. : (

    We can only control so much.

    The solution I am told is to overbook. That’s something I can control.

  12. Mommy Speech Therapy  →

    1260hours:

    Oh my gosh, I think I’m going to love this site.  I stumbled upon it a couple of weeks ago, and it has been incredibly helpful.  So far, I have mainly used it for articulation probes- there is an entire (FREE) page of color picture worksheets broken down by sound and position!  I don’t have artic cards in my room yet, so this was an exciting find.  There are also articles/categories on language development, teaching certain sounds, using technology in therapy, etc etc. 

    While I believe this site is supposed to be geared toward parents, it was created by a certified SLP (and mom) and I am so grateful to her for providing such accessible information and handy worksheets!  Plus, there is an entire page of links to OTHER resources, blogs and products:

    http://mommyspeechtherapy.com/?page_id=44

    Awesome. 

    So glad you found this!

  13. (Source: sarahkenya)

  14. I’m an SLP, well sort of.

    I am now a Speech Language Pathologist at a pediatric facility and I love it! Technically, since it is my first year working, I am a Clinical Fellow CF.

    The Clinical Fellowship year is intended to ease the transition from graduate school to independent work as a practicing clinician. Think of it as the residency for Speech Language Pathologists after grad school. Yup, just like the folks on Gray’s Anatomy, except it only lasts 9 months. 

    I am so lucky to be working in a place with interesting cases and the opportunity to grow as a clinician. It has been about a month since I started seeing patients, the hardest part so far has been mentally calming down long enough to regain self-confidence , control behavior issues, and answer caregiver questions! 

    Well until next time, 

    Adios! 

  15. coloradogirl2578: Trust me…this is funny.  :)

    coloradogirl2578:

    Trust me…this is funny.  :)