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9 Movies about Individuals with Disabilities

May 25th, 2023 by Ellen Kester
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. It’s also the month before many of us start summer vacation and have more time... Learn More →

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An Amazing Explanation of Auditory Processing

April 27th, 2023 by Scott Prath
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

Auditory processing overlaps with so many of the difficulties that we are treating and diagnosing in speech pathology. D... Learn More →

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Total Communication – How to Include Signing, Visual Cues, and AAC Devices

October 13th, 2022 by Scott Prath
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

What do we do when disorders like Apraxia and Down Syndrome severely limit what a child is able to tell us? It is so fru... Learn More →

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Achieving Highly Engaged Speech Therapy for Older Students

June 23rd, 2022 by Scott Prath
Speech Therapy Activities, Speech Therapy for Special Populations

I have to admit, I LOVE working in elementary schools. This became crystal clear to me when I was offered the chance to ... Learn More →

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The 6 Primary Down Syndrome Characteristics that Impact Communication

March 31st, 2022 by Scott Prath
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

Children with Down Syndrome are truly unique in the way they communicate and interact. Speech therapy can often be ... Learn More →

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How Hearing Loss Symptoms Get Confused with Communication Disorders

May 20th, 2021 by Scott Prath
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

Let’s face it.  Obtaining a correct hearing screening before completing an evaluation is often a hassle.  No... Learn More →

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Sentiments from a Parent of a Child with Autism

April 8th, 2021 by Ellen Kester
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

I love the sentiments everyone shares during Autism Awareness month. As a speech-language pathologist, it highlights my ... Learn More →

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Modifying Speech Therapy for Children with Multiple Disabilities

January 28th, 2021 by Scott Prath
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

There is an aspect of planning speech therapy for children with multiple disabilities that feels like a huge game of tug... Learn More →

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Executive Functions of the Brain – Understand This and Understand Your Students

October 29th, 2020 by Scott Prath
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

Reduce frustration and increase student success by becoming familiar with the executive functions of the brain and devel... Learn More →

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Cleft Palate Speech Therapy Techniques: CLP Team Tips

October 15th, 2020 by Scott Prath
Speech Therapy for Special Populations

These cleft palate speech therapy techniques and iep goals make my client’s progress faster.... Learn More →

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