Are you a fellow ADHDer? So am I! That's why I'm excited to be going LIVE TODAY with Ruchi Kapila and discuss gender and neurodiveristy care in speech pathology! You can watch on YouTube at 4pm CST/5pm EST here: http://YouTube.com/@pediatricspeechsisternetwork
Praxis® mistake #2: You’re “Winging It”! We’ve ALL been guilty of this. In fact, it’s even natural for us to “wing it” with our session activities! However, “winging it” is not recommended for your professional certification exam.
Be sure to tell your favorite Praxis® prepper!
Praxis® mistake #1: You don’t have a set study plan! Having a study plan will keep you on the right track toward your goals! Although it might seem tedious, establish and following a study plan will keep you accountable and ease uncertainty.
Be sure to tell your favorite Praxis® prepper!
Hi everyone! In addition to my work as a cultural competency consultant and show host, I help coach aspiring SLPs and clinical fellows for the Praxis exam! Here are some Praxis® mistakes I notice that I'll cover over the next few days:
* Not having a study plan
* Winging it
* Engaging in negative self-talk
* Avoiding taking practice quizzes
* Having TOO many study materials
In the field of speech therapy assessment, artificial intelligence (AI) provides unique prospects to improve evaluation procedures and deliver more accurate diagnoses, resulting in personalised treatment programs. However, like with any technology innovation, there are technical hurdles that must be overcome in order for AI to be successfully implemented in speech therapy evaluation. In this blog article, we will look at the technical capabilities of AI in speech therapy evaluation and the hurdles that must be solved.
Remember: Trauma is not about the event itself but how someone reacts to the event.
An example of a trauma-informed mindset: If a child is having a temper tantrum after not getting his way, think, "how can I help this child self-regulate?" rather than, "what is wrong with this child? (in a judgement tone)" Reframing our mindsets go a long way! I'll be putting out more information on the Pediatric Speech Sister Show! You can check out the latest episodes in the meantime here: tinyurl.com/pssmedia
Another way we can cultivate a trauma-informed mindset when working with diverse populations is to recognize that trauma looks different for different people. For example, what's traumatic for a child may be different than what's traumatic for an adult. Regardless, we should approach this child with care and take their traumatic reactions seriously and valid.
Finally done with my summer semester of grad school for speech-language pathology! In the fall, I will be at my first off-site placement at an outpatient OT and SLP interdisciplinary clinic. Any advice on navigating my first clinical placement outside the university clinic?
Finally done with my summer semester of grad school for speech-language pathology! In the fall, I will be at my first off-site placement at an outpatient OT and SLP interdisciplinary clinic. Any advice on navigating my first clinical placement outside the university clinic?
Where do you like to go to learn more about trauma informed care for multicultural clients and families? Are there any CEU courses you'd recommend?
Although SLPs should consider the impact of trauma when working with multicultural populations, we should always know when to REFER. Do not stay out of our scope of practice. You can refer to the scope of practice here: https://www.asha.org/policy/sp2016-00343/
One way we can cultivate a trauma-informed mindset is to educate ourselves on how regulate our nervous systems!
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Specialists should make it a PRIORITY to keep a trauma-informed approach in our daily practices!
I'm going LIVE with Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP on Wednesday to talk about trauma-informed leadership in healthcare and education! Tune in here on 8/9/2023 at 5pm CST: youtube.com/@pediatricspeechsisternetwork
Environmental Influence on AAC Device Use and Research Insights
AAC devices aren't just about tech; the environment and personal interactions matter a lot, too.
Vocabulary Limits: Many AAC devices focus on nouns, missing out on other essential words. This restricts conversations to basic functions such as requests and leaves out vital functions such as refusing or asking questions. Also, in standard English, creating a grammatically correct and clear sentence using only nouns in the positions of subject, verb, and object is challenging, if not impossible, without resorting to creative or non-standard interpretations. Crafting full sentences with a heavy noun emphasis, therefore, becomes tricky -- if not impossible.
Latency Time: Sometimes, users need a bit more time to find the right words on their device. However, this can sometimes disrupt the flow of a conversation, leading to potential awkward pauses -- which can sometimes cause a partner to interpret, non verbally, what a user might be trying to say.
Helpful, but...: Occasionally, people might step in to assist AAC users finish their thoughts. While the intent is kind, it can unintentionally overshadow what the AAC user is trying to express.
Ways to Improve:
Tweak the Device: Make it user-friendly. With faster word-finding, conversations become more fluid.
Broaden Word Choices: AAC devices should include a variety of core and fringe vocabulary — not just nouns but also verbs, adjectives, and more. Remember: you can rarely create sentences with only nouns, which are often fringe vocabulary words (e.g. YouTube). A diverse word selection paves the way for richer conversations.
Training for Friends & Family: Educating familiar conversation partners to be patient and allow the AAC user to lead can foster a more inclusive communication environment. When a new AAC user starts school, both their family and the school staff should receive training on how to use, model, and respond to the device in relevant situations.
Research Validates This...
There's strong research supporting these points. Works by Beukelman and Mirenda shed light on AAC's nuances, emphasizing the importance of a vast vocabulary and nurturing conversations. Many clinicians concur: understanding and addressing these aspects are pivotal for AAC users to engage in successful conversations.
Here's an alternative way to introduce new words when working on parent coaching: rather than look into what word a child should say, determine what problem can be solved by using a word. For example, teaching the word "more," solves the problem of getting access to something that has gone away -- some juice, an activity, a song, etc. Core words, such as "more", allow children to use them for multiple purposes. "Robot", on the other hand, has limited utility and doesn't necessarily solve many problems in numerous environments. When a word solves a problem, the child is more likely to use that word throughout the day, thereby integrating it into their functional vocabulary.
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In this article below, we will look at several fascinating and unusual options for speech therapists that go outside the walls of a clinic. So, let’s dive in and explore the enormous universe of non-traditional speech therapy employment!
