Beyond Traditional Articulation Therapy Seminar: Coming to Massachusetts

by Holly F. News

 

Beyond Traditional Articulation Therapy

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New technology is abundant, from QR code readers to iPad apps, developments in technology are advancing all aspects of life and now speech therapy techniques too. If you want to move your patients and practice beyond traditional articulation therapy new, effective, evidence-based tools for your treatment arsenal are easier than you think. If you are looking for Easy-to-Use, Effective, Technology-Based Methods for the 21st Century please join Gordy Rogers, M.S. CCC-SLP, national speaker, expert and clinical founder of Speech Buddies this summer. CMI Education Institute and PESI Healthcare are bringing this engaging seminar to Taunton and Woburn Massachusetts this summer, and you’re invited! If you can’t make it, join the broadcast from your home or work computer and watch it live.

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The Best Speech Therapy Resources for the Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech

by Holly F. Speech Disorders
Child pursing lips

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Not all speech and language disorders are created equal. Some are trickier to treat than others. While each disorder brings about it’s own challenges, one, in particular, seems to give speech-therapists a bit of a question mark, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). CAS is a motor speech disorder. According to ASHA, “Children with CAS have problems saying sounds, syllables, and words. This is not because of muscle weakness or paralysis. The brain has problems planning to move the body parts (e.g., lips, jaw, tongue) needed for speech. The child knows what he or she wants to say, but his/her brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements necessary to say those words.” For SLPs new or looking for guidance in treatment or evaluation of CAS, there are a variety of great resources available.

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Florida Speech Language Hearing Association May Conference Coming Soon

by Holly F. State Resources
Florida fast facts

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All speech pathologists need a bit of a vacation from speech therapy from time to time. Why not take that vacation to Florida for some fun in the sun and some continuing education at the same time?  Get ready for the Florida Speech Language Hearing Association’s (FLASHA) annual conference, coming May 23-26th, 2013 in Marco Island, Florida. Here you’ll find a wealth of great lectures, sponsors and exhibits to progress your practice and time to work on your beach volleyball in between.

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