Speech and language pathology

ASHA to Mark Better Hearing & Speech Month (May) by Providing Public With Information to Foster Communication, Manage Disorders Despite COVID-19 Barriers

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Medical specialties, Audiology, Perception, Otology, Auditory system, Speech and language pathology, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association, Hearing loss, Hearing aid, Hearing

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will use this year's Better Hearing & Speech Month (May) observance to provide resources to help the public manage their conditions at this unprecedented time.

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  • The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will use this year's Better Hearing & Speech Month (May) observance to provide resources to help the public manage their conditions at this unprecedented time.
  • It will also address some unique challenges associated with speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders in the current environment.
  • "Although circumstances are quite unprecedented for this year's Better Hearing & Speech Month, the expertise and dedication of ASHA members are constant.
  • Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids.

School Services, Interrupted: What Parents of Students Receiving Speech and Language Treatment in Schools Should Know During COVID-19 Closures, According to ASHA

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
Medical specialties, Medicine, Human communication, Speech and language pathology, Otology, Telemedicine, Audiology, Auditory system, Communication disorders, Online speech therapy, Speech-language pathology, Hearing aid

Your child may be able to receive virtual speech and language services during closures.

Key Points: 
  • Your child may be able to receive virtual speech and language services during closures.
  • Some school districts had virtual treatment services in place prior to COVID-19, and some have initiated or increased so-called telepractice capability because of the pandemic.
  • Amidst current circumstances, children with speech and language disorders are at a greater risk of regressing educationally than other students.
  • Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids.

IBCCES Launches Telepractice Certification Program to Fill Growing Need for Services for Children With Special Needs

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Articles, Telemedicine, Online speech therapy, Speech and language pathology, Professional certification, Facilitator, Board certification, Accessibility, Human behavior

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Millions of children with special needs across the U.S. may be going without services due to school closures and limits on face-to-face healthcare services.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Millions of children with special needs across the U.S. may be going without services due to school closures and limits on face-to-face healthcare services.
  • Telepractice can be effective and improve efficiency and accessibility of services to individuals who might not otherwise have services from a qualified provider.
  • The IBCCES certification programs, titled the Board Certified Telepractice Specialist and Certified Telepractice Facilitator, cover topics such as licensing, compliance, technology, assessment, facilitation, special education, scheduling, and other key areas of competency.
  • Students may need virtual services for a variety of reasons, not just due to the current state of affairs.

ASHA: Ten Ways Children With Language Disorders Can Maintain Both Physical Distance and Social Connection During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Friday, March 27, 2020
Medical specialties, Medicine, Human communication, Special education, Dyslexia, Psychiatric diagnosis, Rehabilitation medicine, Speech and language pathology, Speech-language pathology, Speech, Disability, Speech and language pathology in school settings

However, children with language disorders may not be able to adapt as quickly as others, Paul wrote in an ASHA blog post published today.

Key Points: 
  • However, children with language disorders may not be able to adapt as quickly as others, Paul wrote in an ASHA blog post published today.
  • Physical distance, though, does not have to mean social distanceeven for children with language disorders."
  • Speech and language disorders are among the most common disabilities children faceincluding toddlers and school-age children.
  • Although these changes can be stressful, parents can help children interact socially during this time in the following ways:
    1.Screen time.

Helping Families Impacted by the Coronavirus Access Vital Speech Therapy Services

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Medical specialties, Medicine, Human communication, Speech and language pathology, Online speech therapy, Telemedicine, Speech-language pathology

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As schools and clinics continue to close across the country due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), many families have been left without access to vital speech therapy services.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As schools and clinics continue to close across the country due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), many families have been left without access to vital speech therapy services.
  • Expressable , an online speech therapy practice that connects families with certified speech-language pathologists (SLP) via secure video conferencing software, is helping individuals impacted by the novel coronavirus during these difficult times.
  • Throughout the months of March and April, they're offering speech therapy services at half their normal cost.
  • In addition to discounted services, Expressable has launched a free speech therapy hotline available to anyone looking for support at ( 512) 3990064 .

Global Teletherapy Trains Schools in Online Therapy

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Articles, Online speech therapy, Speech and language pathology, Telemedicine, School counselor, Mental health, Health, Human behavior

Global Teletherapy services K-12 schools virtually with therapeutic services, such as speech-language, occupational, school counseling and mental health services.

Key Points: 
  • Global Teletherapy services K-12 schools virtually with therapeutic services, such as speech-language, occupational, school counseling and mental health services.
  • Global Teletherapy can get the US School Districts therapists online in a day by providing a platform, training, customer service and intense tech support.
  • Experienced lead therapists, resource materials, assessments and premiere support are what sets Global Teletherapy apart and is part of The Global Difference in telepractice support.
  • Global Teletherapy provides live online therapeutic services through state-of-the-art video conferencing to schools across the country.

Special Learning, Inc. to Host LIVE Broadcast on Ethical Considerations for Speech and Behavioral Therapist to Support Positive Client Outcomes

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Friday, March 13, 2020
Speech and language pathology, American Speech–Language–Hearing Association

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Special Learning, Inc announced today the release of their new and advanced Live Webinar broadcast, SLP & BCBA Ethics Code Webinar Series.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Special Learning, Inc announced today the release of their new and advanced Live Webinar broadcast, SLP & BCBA Ethics Code Webinar Series.
  • The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recently announced that their certificants will soon be required to have Ethics Continuing Education credits as part to maintain their credential.
  • Previously, ASHA licensed professionals did not require additional continuing education credits that incorporated the ASHA Code of Ethics.
  • For more information about the CE offerings, visit the Special Learning website at https://www.special-learning.com

PhotoniCare, Inc., Receives Phase I SBIR Award for Development of AI Algorithms From the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Deafness & Communications Disorders

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Health, Articles, Speech and language pathology, Small Business Innovation Research, National Institutes of Health, Communication disorder, Business

This $225,000 Phase I SBIR award will fund a clinical artificial intelligence project related to PhotoniCare's TOMiScope .

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  • This $225,000 Phase I SBIR award will fund a clinical artificial intelligence project related to PhotoniCare's TOMiScope .
  • Carle Foundation Hospital (Urbana, IL) and Innolitics , a development firm that specializes in medical imaging software, are partnering with PhotoniCare on this project.
  • For the first time, physicians can view a high-resolution depth image on-screen to directly visualize the middle ear contents.
  • The research reported in this press release is supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under Award Number 1R43DC17422.

Emily Blunt hosted 13th Annual American Institute for Stuttering Freeing Voices Changing Lives Gala

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Friday, July 12, 2019
American Institute for Stuttering, Speech and language pathology, Speech impediments, Human communication, Stuttering, Psychiatry, Emily Blunt, Childhood psychiatric disorders, Blunt

NEW YORK, July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Actress, Board Member and longtime supporter, Emily Blunt hosted the 13th annual American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) Benefit Gala at Guastavino's in New York City on Thursday, July 11th.

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  • NEW YORK, July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning Actress, Board Member and longtime supporter, Emily Blunt hosted the 13th annual American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) Benefit Gala at Guastavino's in New York City on Thursday, July 11th.
  • Blunt is an instrumental voice in elevating public awareness of stuttering.
  • Arthur M. Blankparticipated in a "Fireside" Chat, moderated by Emily Blunt, with popular celebrity fitness trainer, Don Saladino to discuss their personal experiences dealing with their speech and their stutter.
  • The American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) is a leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States that offers state-of-the-art speech therapy to people of all ages who stutter and guidance to their families.

Higher Profile Needed for the Impact of Communication Disabilities on Inclusion and Participation

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Articles, Speech and language pathology, Augmentative and alternative communication, Sustainable development, Environmental design, Disability, Inclusion

Today, the International Communication Project (ICP) will urge policymakers to recognize communication as a human right and address communication disability in ways that foster inclusion and further progress meeting the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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  • Today, the International Communication Project (ICP) will urge policymakers to recognize communication as a human right and address communication disability in ways that foster inclusion and further progress meeting the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
  • Co-sponsored by the Australian government, the event will feature presentations by the ICP, government, academia, the international disability community, and persons who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
  • An ICP report highlights the urgency of addressing communication disability in order to meet the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals.
  • It has more than 50 participating organisations and entities worldwide www.internationalcommunicationproject.com .