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I am on the faculty in the program of speech-language pathology (SLP) at Teachers College Columbia University. For the past six years (see 2012 and 2011 posts) I have been bringing our graduate students to Ghana to provide free services to Ghanaians with communication disabilities and to share knowledge and skills with the handful of SLPs [...]
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Since the year will soon be coming to a close, it’s the inevitable time for year-end lists. Rather than be left out, we want to celebrate the upcoming New Year’s holiday by sharing with you the most popular posts from ASHAsphere for 2012. A broad range of topics was presented this year. We want [...]
Continue reading...Hopefully most of you found my Halloween Edition of Appdapted very useful. I really wanted to do a thanksgiving one but honestly there were only a few apps out for Turkey Day and most involved hunting turkey, not a good therapy activity. We have now moved into the Holiday Season so take a look at [...]
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Thinking about writing pragmatic goals for a homeschooled client? Here is some information that might help ahead of time. A homeschool — like a public school or private school — is diverse in its pedagogy, curriculum, locations, educators, peers. The word ‘homeschool’ really is a misnomer. Some parents or caregivers do one subject one-on-one at [...]
Continue reading...Yes, we know it’s coming, but what does it mean? Some use the word “telehealth” to describe a virtual service delivery model between a patient and clinician. Others expand the definition beyond the patient and clinician to also include innovative platforms. Until the term is defined in the Scope of Practice for the American Speech-Language [...]
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I have to admit, I don’t really like flashcards. I especially don’t like it when parents or SLPs use flashcards to drill vocabulary in toddlers and preschoolers, much less school aged children. I feel that it produces very limited learnability and generalization. I am personally a proponent of thematic language learning, since it allows me [...]
Continue reading...I am proud to say that SLPs have again represented in this initiative, underscoring our key role in the educational process and in the spheres of social media and educational technology. What follows is a list of SLP nominees, so please VOTE early and often. As the Edublogs People tell us: Remember that only one vote [...]
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I would like to start off by thanking ASHA by selecting me to be one of this year’s Official Bloggers. This year’s convention was a fabulous experience all around. From Maya Angelou’s inspirational opening ceremony talk to the tear-jerking Annie Glenn award ceremony. To have followed Gabby Gifford’s recovery effort and then watch her accept [...]
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At the 2012 ASHA Convention in Atlanta I wondered at the unique set of peoples I encountered. Everyone was eager to join sessions, share ideas, and offer words of encouragement to the newbies like me. There wasn’t a hint of selfishness of information; what helps one professional has the possibility to help thousands more when [...]
Continue reading...Photo by Tsahi Levent-Levi Just settling back in from the whirlwind trip to Atlanta, Georgia. ASHA, once again surpassed itself in excellence. My kitchen table is a mass of brochures, notes and folders; re-organized into priority piles. The exhibit hall was replete with samples and gadgets. Now, what to do with that little planter of [...]
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