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Speech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP NerdcastCourse Title: Literacy Development for AAC UsersGet .05 ASHA CEUs and view the full course landing page: https://courses.slpnerdcast.com/courses/Counseling-Children-and-Adolescents-Executive-Functioning-and-Relationships-abje0144Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast.On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources.To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCASTTo learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “YouTubeNerd” to save.Learning Objectives:Describe key knowledge areas, attributes and skills of child counselors to incorporate into speech sessions, as they intersect, from the Competencies for Counseling Children and Adolescents (Clark et al., 2022).Describe three relationship based counseling strategies that can be easily included in speech sessions.Identify how the mental health strategies discussed intersect with executive functioning treatment in the Relationship-based model of Executive Functioning.References & Resources:Declarative Language Handbook: Using a Thoughtful Language Style to Help Kids with Social Learning Challenges Feel Competent, Connected, and UnderstoodThe Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing MindAxline, V. M. (1947). Play therapy; the inner dynamics of childhood. Houghton Mifflin.Barkley, R. A. (2020). Executive functions: What they are, how they work,and why they evolved. Guilford.Barkley, Russell A., Murphy, Kevin R., Fischer, Mariellen (2008). ADHD in Adults: What theScience Says (pp 171–175). New York, Guilford Press.Bratton, S., & Ray, D. (2000). What the research shows about play therapy. International Journal of Play Therapy, 9(1), 47.Bratton, S. C., Ray, D., Rhine, T., & Jones, L. (2005). The efficacy of play therapy with children: A meta-analytic review of treatment outcomes. Professional psychology: research and practice, 36(4), 376.Brown, Thomas E. (2005). Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children andAdults (pp 20–58). New Haven, CT, Yale University Press Health and WellnessClark, C., Dunbar, A., & Horton, E. (2022). Developing a competency system for counseling children: A Delphi study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 8(1), 31-45.Dickson, K. S., Kenworthy, L., Anthony, L., & Brookman-Frazee, L. (2023). Mental HealthTherapist Perspectives on the Role of Executive Functioning in Children’s Mental HealthServices. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 8(1), 39–54.https://doi.org/10.1080/23794925.2021.2013142Edwards, J. H. (2002). Evidence-based treatment for child ADHD: 'Real-world' practiceimplications. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 24, 126-140.Gioia G. A., Isquith P. K., Guy S. C., Kenworthy L. (2015). Behavior Rating Inventory ofExecutive Function®, Second Edition (BRIEF®2). Lutz, FL: PAR Inc.Kaufman, C. (2010). Executive function in the classroom: Practical strategies for improving and enhancing skills for all students. Grand Rapids, MI: Brookes Publishing.Landreth, G. L. (2012). Play therapy: The art of the relationship. Routledge.McCloskey, G. (2016). The McCloskey Executive Functions Scales: Professional manual.Sparta, WI: Schoolhouse Educational Services.Portrie-Bethke, T. L., Hill, N. R., & Bethke, J. G. (2009). Strength-Based Mental HealthCounseling for Children with ADHD: An Integrative Model of Adventure-Based Counseling and Adlerian Play Therapy. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 31(4), 323–337.https://doi.org/10.17744/mehc.31.4.908822151555t5x7Sumpter, T. (2021). The seeds of learning: A cognitive processing model for speech, language, literacy and executive functioning. ELH Publishing.

You asked, and we listened. Tune into this episode to have (hopefully) all of your questions answered about who we are, what this show is about, our process, and continuing education. We review our professional work history and interests, what this show is about and how it was born, and how you can use this podcast for ASHA CEUs. We hope this episode gives you some answers, but if not please email us anytime! We love hearing from our listeners. Give it a listen, be our nerdy friend, and then enjoy an episode for credit. Thank you for being a listener and supporter of SLP Nerdcast!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts! Thank you FeedSpot!

This episode is a rerun of a previous episode originally published on July 27th, 2020.Get .1 ASHA CEU hereSpeech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP Nerdcast Course Title: Service Delivery Models: Direct Service, Indirect Service, and WorkloadEarning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast. On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources. To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCAST To learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “YouTubeNerd” to save.

This episode is a rerun of a previous episode originally published on April 20th, 2020. Get .1 ASHA CEU hereSpeech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP Nerdcast Course Title: Feeding and Swallowing in Schools: Foundational KnowledgeEarning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast. On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources. To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCAST To learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “YouTubeNerd” to save.

Speech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP NerdcastCourse Title:  Writing Measurable Goals and Objectives: Working Outside the Percent Correct BoxGet .1 ASHA CEU and view the full course landing page: https://courses.slpnerdcast.com/courses/podcast-quiz-writing-measurable-goals-and-objectives-abje0017Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast.On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources.To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCASTTo learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “YouTubeNerd” to save.References & Resources:Boavida, T., Aguiar, C., McWilliam, R., & Pimentel, J. S.(2010). Quality of Individualized Education Program goals of preschoolers with disabilities. Infants and Young Children, 23, 233–243.Diehm, E. (2017). Writing Measurable and Academically Relevant IEP Goals With 80% Accuracy Over Three Consecutive Trials. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(16), 34-44. doi:10.1044/persp2.sig16.34 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/persp2.SIG16.34Goodman, J. F., & Bond, L. (1993). The Individualized Education Program: A retrospective critique. The Journal of Special Education, 26, 408–422.Korsten, J. (2002). Meaningful data: Making sense of + and -. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 11(3), 10-13 (https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/aac11.3.10)Olswang, L. B. & Bain, B. (1994). Monitoring children’s treatment progress. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 3(3), 55-66Ruble, L., McGrew, J., Dalrymple, N., & Jung, L. (2010). Examining the quality of IEPs for young children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40, 1460–1470.Swigert, N. (2014). Patient Outcomes, NOMS, and Goal Writing for Pediatrics and Adults. Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia), 23(2), 65-71. doi:10.1044/sasd23.2.65Online ResourcesASHA’s National Outcomes Measurement System: https://www.asha.org/noms/ASHA’s Code of Ethicshttps://www.asha.org/Code-of-Ethics/#:~:text=The%20ASHA%20Code%20of%20Ethics,making%20related%20to%20professional%20conduct.Massachusetts Teachers Association Center for Education, Policy, and Practicehttps://massteacher.org/-/media/massteacher/files/employment-licensure/ed-evaluation/mta-student-learning-guidance.pdf?la=enTricks to Take the Pain Out of Writing Treatment Goalshttps://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/tricks-to-take-the-pain-out-of-writing-treatment-goals/full/ASHA Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Schools DOs and DON’Ts Roles and Responsibilities of SLPs in Schools Working Grouphttps://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/Roles-Responsibilities-SLP-Schools-DOs-and-DONTs.pdf__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts! Thank you FeedSpot!

NOTE: This episode is a rerun of a previously published episode. Get .1 ASHA CEU hereSpeech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP Nerdcast Course Title: Receiving Critical Feedback: All the Icky Feelings Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast. On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources. To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCAST To learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “YouTubeNerd” to save.

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereIn this episode we had the great pleasure of welcoming Sarah Gregory, MS, CCC-SLP onto our show to discuss AAC and Inclusion in a virtual environment. Throughout she reminds us that inclusion is a mindset, not a location. She also highlights what we can do as SLPs to embrace the continuum of service delivery and collaborate with stakeholders and communication partners. You can learn more about Sarah here._____Inclusion of students with disabilities, specifically those with Complex Communication Needs (CCN), is an evidence-based practice that is becoming more common in general education (Quirk, Ryndak & Taub, 2016). School inclusion reduces the risk of social isolation that is endemic for students with CCN, while fostering opportunities to learn the regular curriculum.Educating students with CCN in general education classrooms creates dilemmas for SLPs and educators on a normal day, but has become even more challenging during this time of remote learning. In the absence of carefully planned interventions, we risk that students with CCN will be physically present (in-person or virtually) but not authentically included in the social or academic learning environment of their classrooms. SLPs can play an important role in including students with CCN in general education classrooms by co-teaching and including peers in all stages of instruction. Assistive technology supports can be utilized to make classroom material more universally designed. The beauty of inclusion is that when we design instruction for students with complex needs we create lessons that are more accessible to the whole class. The global pandemic and resulting pivot to remote learning has created many challenges in education and including students with CCN. With collaboration and support, authentic inclusion is still possible and absolutely worth pursuing for all students.Learning OutcomesDescribe two benefits of including students with complex communication needs in general education classroomsList one strategy to increase authentic inclusion during remote learningDescribe one model of co-teaching in a virtual environmentReferencesErickson, K. & Koppenhaver, D. (2020) Comprehensive Literacy for All: Teaching Children with Significant Disabilities to Read and Write. Baltimore, MD: Brookes. Erickson, K., & Sheldon, E. (2020). Emergent Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities in the Regular Classroom. Assistive Technology Outcome and Benefits, 14(1), 135-160.Moore, S. (2016). One without the other: Stories of unity through diversity and inclusion. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Portage & Main Press.Quirk, C., Ryndak, D., & Taub, D. (2017) Research and evidence-based practices to promote membership and learning in general education for students with extensive support needs. Inclusion, 5(2), 94-109. doi:10.1352/2326-6988-5.2.94Disclosures:Sarah Gregory Financial: Sarah receives a salary from the Ithaca City School District, income from speaking honorariums and online courses.  Sarah has received codes to trial therapy products/tools. Sarah Gregory Non-financial: Sarah is a member of ASHA and the corresponding SIG 12.  She is also on the SIG 12 professional development committeeKate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures:  Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of benefits of including students with complex communication needs in general education classrooms15 minutes: Descriptions of strategies to increase authentic inclusion during remote learning10 minutes: Descriptions of co-teaching in a virtual environment5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereWow.  Nina Reeves comes to us by way of a listener request, and we are doubly grateful!  Thank you to our listener for bringing our attention to such a fantastic resource, and so many thanks to Nina Reeves for being generous with her time and knowledge!  Those of you who are regular listeners know that fluency is one of the areas Kate and Amy identify when talking about Scope of Practice versus Scope of Competence (namely that we’d both have an awful lot of professional development to do if we were needing to provide clinical services for a fluency client).  That didn’t matter here!  Nina provided us with valuable information regarding assessment considerations, principles to consider when planning therapy, and techniques for helping clients improve observable speech fluency.  That’s not all - she engaged us in thoughtful conversations and posed questions that made us consider our current clinical work even though we do not currently have any clients working on speech fluency.  She also made us feel comfortable and confident that we could learn what we would need to do to provide effective therapy in this area of the field.  Tune in to this one if you are looking to learn more about school age fluency assessment and intervention, but also tune in if you aren’t.  We suspect, like us, you will walk away thinking deep thoughts and asking yourself questions that just might enhance your practice anyway.Nina Reeves, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a board-certified specialist in fluency disorders. You can learn more about Nina here.Learning Outcomes1. Describe best practice for fluency assessment2. Describe at least one principle behind the practice of effective stuttering therapy3. List 3 techniques for helping children enhance their ease of communicationReferencesReardon, N.A. & Yaruss, J.S., (2013).  School Age Stuttering Therapy: A Practical Guide. McKinney, TX: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc.Yaruss, J.S., & Reeves, N. (2017). Early Childhood Stuttering Therapy: A Practical Guide. McKinney, TX: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc. Chmela, K., & Reardon, N. (1999). The School Age child who Stutters: working effectively with attitudes and emotions. Memphis: Stuttering Foundation.Online ResourcesNina Reeves’ Website: www.NinaReeves.com Stuttering Therapy Resources Website: https://www.stutteringtherapyresources.comStuttering Therapy Resources Online Contacts and Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutteringtherapyresources/ or @stutteringtherapyresourcesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StutteringTherapyResources/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StutteringTherapyResTwitter: https://twitter.com/StutterResource DisclosuresNina Reeves Financial: Author and Co-owner: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc.  Royalties and Ownership Interest, Intellectual property. Nina Reeves Non-financial: Past volunteer for both National Stuttering Association and Stuttering Foundation of AmericaKate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures:  Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Review of best practice for fluency assessment15 minutes: Review of principles behind the practice of effective stuttering therapy10 minutes: Review of techniques for helping children enhance their ease of communication5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode Summary:How prevalent is CAS REALLY? Is it true that CAS is the most over-diagnosed of the speech sound disorders? How does treatment for motor speech challenges differ from “traditional” arctic treatment?  The Nerd crew doesn’t dance around these hot topics in this week’s episode, although there is a catchy Kate jingle to start things off.  Before you dive in, you might want to listen to a previous episode (Maybe it’s Apraxia?: diagnostic considerations for childhood apraxia of speech) for a refresher on important diagnostic stuff to help set the stage for “...hitting the sweet spot in your [CAS intervention] dance”.  Mike Bright is an SLP in the Boston area currently supporting kids with motor speech challenges in a private practice setting after more than a decade at Boston Children’s Hospital.  Mike has us digging deep into the grad school motor speech caverns of our brains to recall those sound intervention principles like mass vs distributed practice and constant vs variable practice.  Even with so much jargon floating around, this practical discussion provides a child-centered and movement-centered lens from which to approach this complicated clinical niche, and has some awesome tips to keep drill sessions rooted in motor learning, client interests, and FUN!  That’s right, fun drill-who doesn’t need some advice on making drills fun? Tune in and learn about the role of prevalence in clinical perspective-taking when supporting kids who struggle with hard to understand speech.  You’ll also dance away with some solid “stock” and individualized ideas for materials and strategies that go beyond your K-SLP Kit, but still to hold research evidence and motor learning principles at their core. You’ll no doubt walk away with some big ah-ha moments because “When you look at it through the lens of movement, it makes so much sense!”  You can learn more about Mike here.Learning Outcomes1. Describe the prevalence of childhood apraxia of speech?2. Describe three considerations for target selection for children with CAS.3. Describe five ways to vary speech production practice that support motor learning.ReferencesMaas, E., Gildersleeve-Neumann, C.E., Jakielski, K.J. et al. Motor-Based Intervention Protocols in Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Current Developmental Disorders Reports. 1, 197–206 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-014-0016-4Maas, E., Gildersleeve-Neumann, C., Jakielski, K., Kovacs, N., Stoeckel, R., Vradelis, H., & Welsh, M. (2019). Bang for Your Buck: A Single-Case Experimental Design Study of Practice Amount and Distribution in Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 62(9), 3160-3182. doi:10.1044/2019_jslhr-s-18-0212Murray, E., McCabe, P., & Ballard, K.J. (2014). A Systematic Review of Treatment Outcomes for Children With Childhood Apraxia of Speech. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 23, 486–504. https://doi.org/10.1044/2014_AJSLP-13-0035Online Resources:Integral Stimulation: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/apraxia_kids_library/integral-stimulation-method-adapted-for-children-as-dttc/The PROMPT Institute: https://promptinstitute.com/page/WIPforClincianDynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing: A Treatment Strategy for Childhood Apraxia of SpeechPrinciples of Motor Learning in Treatment of Motor Speech DisordersA Systematic Review of Treatment Outcomes for Children With Childhood Apraxia of SpeechInterventions for childhood apraxia of speechA Randomized Controlled Trial for Children With Childhood Apraxia of Speech Comparing Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment and the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme–Third EditionTreating Speech Subsystems in Childhood Apraxia of Speech With Tactual Input: The PROMPT ApproachFeedback Frequency in Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of SpeechUltrasound Biofeedback Treatment for Persisting Childhood Apraxia of SpeechREST - Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment: A free self directed learning resource for speech pathologists to learn how to deliver ReST treatment to children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and information for parents and the general community. https://rest.sydney.edu.au/CAS Treatment Methods Supported by Evidence Based Research: This website has different Evidence Based methods and free resources for parents and free videos and learning content for clinicians. https://www.childapraxiatreatment.org/cas-treatment-supported-by-research-evidence/Episode Key Terms and Additional InformationDefinitions were obtained through the ASHA website. Under Childhood Apraxia. https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/childhood-apraxia-of-speech/#collapse_6Sensory Cueing approach: Treatments that include sensory input (e.g., visual, auditory, proprioceptive and/or tactile cues) to teach the movement sequences for speech. Sensory cues can be used separately or in combination. PROMPT: PROMPT is an acronym for Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets. The technique is a tactile-kinesthetic approach that uses touch cues to a patient’s articulators (jaw, tongue, lips) to manually guide them through a targeted word, phrase or sentence. Integral Stimulation: This is a treatment method that involves imitation, and emphasizes both visual and auditory models. It requires a person to imitate utterances modeled by the clinician. Attention is focused both on the auditory model as well as visual attention to the clinician’s face. It is often considered the “watch me, listen, do as I do” approach.Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC): This approach is like Integral Stimulation the only difference is that it adds layers of cueing to improve children’s production accuracy.Biofeedback: This refers to the use of visual information to report on how sound productions are physically made. Biofeedback provides "knowledge of performance", which provides information about the persons' actual movement of speech sound targets. This can be demonstrated through several means, the most popular are through ultrasounds and electropalatography. Childhood apraxia of speech: Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Children with CAS have problems saying sounds, syllables, and words. This is due to brain having planning problems to move speech parts like the lips, jaw, tongue. Therefore, the issue is not muscle weakness or paralysis instead, the child knows what he or she wants to say, but his/her brain has difficulty coordinating the muscle movements necessary to say the words. Disclosures:Mike Bright Financial Disclosures: Mike is the owner of Bright Speech and Language, LLC. Mike Bright Non-financial: "Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech"Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures:  Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of the prevalence of childhood apraxia of speech 15 minutes: Descriptions of considerations for target selection for children with CAS 10 minutes: Descriptions of ways to vary speech production practice that support motor learning 5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorKey Terms and Additional Information provided by Maria De Leon, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorAudio File Editing provided by Caitlan Akier, MA, CCC-SLP/L, Contributing EditorPromotional Content provided by Ashley Sturgis, MA, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor Web Editing provided by Sinead Rogazzo, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorSLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode SummaryIf you’re like me, you left grad school crossing your fingers that you could avoid clinically working with fluency so the world would never know how much you don’t know.  Or maybe you’re not like me, and fluency is your jam (thank you!).  Either way, this episode has something for every SLP, calling out some really big elephants in the room, including how to avoid bad goal writing that leads to ineffective therapy. Nina Reeves is back with her no-nonsense approach, sharing current, evidence-based intervention strategies to help school-aged children who stutter.  If you haven’t already listened, pop back to the previous Nerdcast with Nina to set a strong foundation of principles and attitudes that puts these techniques into perspective.   Nina’s got some tough love for you and me, but don’t worry, as Kate assures “Nobody’s hitting anybody with a stick” (it will makes sense when you listen, trust me).  There’s plenty of grace, humor, and solid how-to in this info-packed episode as Nina empties your bucket of the “cr@p” and loads it full of fluency intervention gold to start your journey towards comfort, competence, and confidence with students who stutter.  Tune in and learn about the nuts and bolts alongside the incredible role of social-emotional experience in effective stuttering intervention.  Nina Reeves, M.S. CCC-SLP, BCS-F is a board-certified specialist in fluency disorders and the co-founder of StutteringTherapy Resources, Inc. You can learn more about Nina here.Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorLearning Outcomes1. List 3 techniques for helping children reduce the severity and frequency of stuttering behaviors. 2. List 3 techniques for helping children enhance their observable speech fluency3. Describe how integrating communication skills into stuttering therapy can enhance therapy outcomes ReferencesVan Riper, C. (1971). The Nature of Stuttering. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice HallVan Riper, C. (1973). The treatment of stuttering. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.Online ResourcesSISSKIN: Avoidance Reduction Therapy (ARTS):https://www.stutteringhelp.org/training/avoidance-reduction-therapy-group-settinghttps://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/avoidance-reduction-therapy-a-success-story/full/https://www.sisskinstutteringcenter.com/artsNina Reeves’ Website: www.NinaReeves.com Stuttering Therapy Resources Website: https://www.stutteringtherapyresources.comStuttering Therapy Resources Online Contacts and Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutteringtherapyresources/ or @stutteringtherapyresourcesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StutteringTherapyResources/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StutteringTherapyResTwitter: https://twitter.com/StutterResource DisclosuresNina Reeves Financial: Author and Co-owner: Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc.  Royalties and Ownership Interest, Intellectual property. Nina Reeves Non-financial: Past volunteer for both National Stuttering Association and Stuttering Foundation of AmericaKate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures:  Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Review of techniques for helping children reduce the severity and frequency of stuttering behaviors15 minutes: Review of techniques for helping children enhance their observable speech fluency10 minutes: Review of integrating communication skills into stuttering therapy can enhance therapy outcomes 5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode Summary:In this week’s episode, guest expert Chelsea Privette helps us get real about language ideology and our responsibilities to shift the “standard” as language professionals supporting linguistically and culturally diverse communicators.  There was more than one “ah-ha” moment across this Nerdcast as Chelsea helps us consider tangible strategies to shift our thinking and practice around core issues in the field. There’s also a healthy dose of challenging the status-quo, urging us to question many of our long-standing speech-language pathology paradigms.  Come along with us on the journey - you might get a little uncomfortable - but open your mind, fill up your wine glass, and tune in to learn about language ideology in the United States and what it has to do with you as an SLP.Chelsea is a doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona researching bilingualism and the interactions of Spanish and African American English in preschoolers. You can learn more about Chelsea here.Learning Outcomes1. Define the dominant language ideology in the United States.2. Describe linguistic environment in inclusive terms.3. Distinguish between inclusive and anglocentric terminology in clinical documentation and professional meetings.ReferencesArtiles, A. J. (1998). The dilemma of difference: Enriching the disproportionality discourse with theory and context. The Journal of Special Education, 32(1), 32-36.Berthele, R. (2002). Learning a second dialect: A model of idiolectal dissonance. Multilingua, 21, 327-344.Blum, S. D. (2017). Unseen WEIRD assumptions: The so-called language gap discourse and ideologies of language, childhood, and learning. International Multilingual Research Journal, 11(1), 23-38. Brandt, D. (1998). Sponsors of literacy. College Composition and Communication, 49(2), 165-185.Baugh, J. (2003). Linguistic profiling. In S. Makoni, G. Smitherman, A. F. Ball, & A. K. Spears (Eds.), Black linguistics: Language, society, and politics in Africa and the Americas (pp. 155-168). Routledge.Boser, U., Wilhelm, M., & Hanna, R. (2014). The Power of the Pygmalion Effect Teachers Expectations Strongly Predict College Completion. Center for American Progress. Retrieved from https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED564606.pdfCarter, P. M. (2013). Shared spaces, shared structures: Latino social formation and African American English in the U.S. South. Journal of Sociolinguistics, 17(1), 66-92. Goldstein, L. M. (1987). Standard English: The only target for nonnative speakers of English? TESOL Quarterly, 21(3), 417-436.Hill, J. H. (2008). The everyday language of white racism. Wiley-Blackwell.Minow, M. (1990). Making all the difference: Inclusion, exclusion, and American law. Cornell University Press.Oetting, J. B. (2020). General American English as a dialect: A call for change. The ASHA LeaderLive. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FMP.25112020.12/full/.Oetting, J. B., Gregory, K. D., & Rivière, A. M. (2016). Changing how speech-language pathologists think and talk about dialect variation. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups SIG 16, 1(1), 28-37.Purnell, T., Idsardi, W., & Baugh, J. (1999). Perceptual and phonetic experiments on American English dialect identification. Journal of Language and Social Psychology, 18, 10-30.Stanford, S., & Muhammad, B. (2018). The confluence of language and learning disorders and the school-to-prison pipeline among minority students of color: A critical race theory. American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law, 26(2), 691-718Online Resources:Larson, A. (2021). Bias in Bilingualism: Changing How We Talk About Language Learners. Bilinguistics. https://bilinguistics.com/catalog/speech-pathology-ceus/webinar/bias-in-bilingualism/Summarizes Soto, Larson, & Olszewski paper (forthcoming?)Stanford, S. (2021). Transforming Our Language to Change Clinical Narratives for Youth with Disorders. Bilinguistics. https://bilinguistics.com/catalog/speech-pathology-ceus/webinar/transforming-your-language/Baugh, J. (2019). The significance of linguistic profiling. TEDxEmory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjFtIg-nLAADisclosures:Chelsea Privette financial disclosures: Chelsea’s research is funded by the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders. Chelsea has no non-financial relationships to disclose.Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures:  Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of the dominant language ideology in the United States. 15 minutes: Descriptions of linguistic environment in inclusive terms 10 minutes: Descriptions of the differences between inclusive and anglocentric terminology in clinical documentation and professional meetings. 5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorKey Terms and Additional Information provided by Maria De Leon, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorAudio File Editing provided by Caitlan Akier, MA, CCC-SLP/L, Contributing EditorPromotional Content provided by Ashley Sturgis, MA, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor Web Editing provided by Sinead Rogazzo, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorSLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode SummaryHow  does the opening scene of Star Trek 2:  The Wrath of Khan help us better understand test validity?  Tune in to find out as Dr. Doug Peterson and Dr. Trina Spencer return to the Nerdcast to continue the discussion on dynamic assessment (DA).    If you haven’t already, beam back to Part 1 of the series to set the scene.   In this follow-up, Trina and Doug weave just the right amount of side-tracked laughter, nerdy sci-fi narrative, and evidence-based discussion to rev up your DA engines and have you racing to the literature to explore a different assessment frontier that is more ethical, less biased, and much more versatile than norm-referenced assessment alone.  Crack the jargon of norm-referenced assessment and gain some tangible DA tips and rationale as this crew unpacks the value of uncovering how children learn rather than what they’ve already learned when making a diagnosis and setting a functional and effective intervention plan across learning domains. Boldly go where few SLP’s have gone before, enjoy some leftover cake and sandwiches, and get those CEU’s that give you the gold you can apply to your caseload today!You can learn more about Trina and Doug here.Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorLearning Outcomes1. Explain how dynamic assessment differentiates between language disability and language difference.2. Describe different applications of dynamic assessment that identify a disorder.3. Explain how dynamic assessment can inform intervention.ReferencesPetersen, D. B., Tonn, P., Spencer, T. D., & Foster, M. E. (2020). The Classification Accuracy of a Dynamic Assessment of Inferential Word Learning for Bilingual English/Spanish-Speaking School-Age Children. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 51(1), 144-164. doi:10.1044/2019_lshss-18-0129Petersen, D. B., Chanthongthip, H., Ukrainetz, T. A., Spencer, T. D., & Steeve, R. W. (2017). Dynamic Assessment of Narratives: Efficient, Accurate Identification of Language Impairment in Bilingual Students. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 60(4), 983-998. doi:10.1044/2016_jslhr-l-15-0426Petersen, D. B., Allen, M. M., & Spencer, T. D. (2014). Predicting Reading Difficulty in First Grade Using Dynamic Assessment of Decoding in Early Kindergarten. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 49(2), 200-215. doi:10.1177/0022219414538518Petersen, D. B., Gragg, S. L., & Spencer, T. D. (2018). Predicting Reading Problems 6 Years Into the Future: Dynamic Assessment Reduces Bias and Increases Classification Accuracy. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools,49(4), 875-888. doi:10.1044/2018_lshss-dyslc-18-0021Disclosures:Dr. Petersen and Dr. Spencer financial relationships: They are co-authors of the Story Champs curriculum and PEARL dynamic assessment. They receive royalties from the sales of those items.  Dr. Spencer and Dr. Petersen have no financial relationships to disclose.Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures:  Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of how dynamic assessment differentiates between language disability and language difference.15 minutes: Descriptions of different applications of dynamic assessment that identify a disorder.10 minutes: Descriptions of how dynamic assessment can inform intervention.5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!Credits: Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorKey Terms and Additional Information provided by Maria De Leon, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorAudio File Editing provided by Caitlan Akier, MA, CCC-SLP/L, Contributing EditorPromotional Content provided by Ashley Sturgis, MA, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor Web Editing provided by Sinead Rogazzo, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode SummaryAAC evaluations got you reaching for the Advil? Breathe, there’s a framework for that! In this week’s episode, learn how to eliminate the guesswork in AAC system decision-making as Kate and Amy tag-team Part 2 of the AAC Evaluation Basics Series. If you are new to AAC evaluations and haven’t listened to Part 1 in this series, you might want to take a quick detour to set your foundation. If your mindset is in the AAC-foundational principles zone already, jump right in to this week’s meaty discussion to broaden your scope of competence as an SLP supporting communication development with AAC. The Nerdcast crew is certainly in their zone here as they unpack tangible tools and tips to help you execute an AAC evaluation that is rooted in evidence based practice and person-centered care. Your challenge if you choose to accept it: learn how to rise above the social media and marketing buzz about the next best AAC craze to hit the app stores by getting a firm grasp on key areas of AAC assessment, invaluable assessment strategies, and the importance of a features versus fad approach to choosing tools for trial.Learning Outcomes1. Define feature matching and describe its role in the AAC assessment process2. Identify at least 3 components of a comprehensive AAC assessment3. Identify at least 3 client considerations when conducting a comprehensive AAC assessmentReferencesGosnell, J., Costello, J., & Shane, H. (2011). Using a Clinical Approach To Answer “What Communication Apps Should We Use?”. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 20(3), 87-96. doi:10.1044/aac20.3.87Light, J. (1989) Toward a definition of communicative competence for individuals using augmentative and alternative communication systems, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 5:2, 137-144, DOI: 10.1080/07434618912331275126Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (2014) Communicative Competence for Individuals who require Augmentative and Alternative Communication: A New Definition for a New Era of Communication?, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 30:1, 1-18, DOI: 10.3109/07434618.2014.885080Schlosser, R. W., Koul, R., & Costello, J. (2007). Asking well-built questions for evidence-based practice in augmentative and alternative communication. Journal of Communication Disorders, 40(3), 225-238. doi:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2006.06.008Shane, H., & Costello, J. (1994, November). Augmentative communication assessment and the feature matching process. Mini-seminar presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association, New Orleans, LA. Disclosures:Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.  Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Review of feature matching and descriptions of its role in the AAC assessment process15 minutes: Review of the components of a comprehensive AAC assessment10 minutes: Review of client considerations when conducting a comprehensive AAC assessment5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA CEUs, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .1 ASHA CEU hereEpisode SummaryLet’s hear a Woot! Woot! (with an emphasis on the OT) for this week’s episode featuring Instagrammers and AAC enthusiasts, Mara Jonet (SLP) and Annabeth Knight (OT) of The Fanny Pack Therapist. This collaborative duo shares their tips and experiences tackling AAC assessment and intervention through the evidence-based practice of interdisciplinary collaboration. Learn how to utilize creative partnerships with your friendly neighborhood OT to fill the gaps in and expand the borders of your scope of competence in AAC service delivery for children with complex needs. Annabeth and Mara are a shining example of “paying it forward” as they describe strategies for creating a mutually beneficial partnership that lends unparalleled benefits for clients and professionals alike. Even Mabel the dog is listening, and so should you! You can learn more about Mara and Annabeth here.Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorLearning Outcomes1. Identify at least 3 resources which provide evidence supporting an interdisciplinary collaboration approach in evaluation and treatment for children with complex communication needs.2. Describe 3 unique roles of each the OT and SLP throughout the AAC and AT service provision process.3. Explore gaps in basic competencies for AAC practitioners, and learn at least 4 tangible strategies for enabling practitioner growth through training and collaboration.  ReferencesAmerican Occupational Therapy Association. (2010). Specialized knowledge and skills in technology and environmental interventions for occupational therapy practice American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64.American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2016). Scope of practice in speech-language pathology [Scope of Practice]. Available from www.asha.org/policy/.Angelo, J., & Smith, R. (1989). The critical role of occupational therapy in augmentative and alternative communication services. In Technology review 1989: Perspective on occupational therapy practice(pp. 49-53). Rockville, MD: American Occupational  Therapy Association. Brady, N., Bruce, S., Goldman, A., Erickson, K., Mineo, B., Ogletree, B., . . . Wilkinson, K. (2016). Communication services and supports for individuals with severe disabilities: Guidance for assessment and intervention. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 121, 121-138.Copley, J., & Ziviani, J. (2007). Use of a team-based approach to assistive technology assessment and planning for children with multiple disabilities: a pilot study. Assistive Technology, 19, 109-125.Cunningham, B. (2014). Rethinking occupational therapy’s role with assistive technology. OT Practice,19(11), CE-1-CE-7. Dukhovny, E., & Kelly, E. B. (2015). Practical resources for provision of services to culturally and linguistically diverse users of AAC. Perspectives on Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, 22, 25–39.Farber, J.G., & Goldstein, M.K. (1998). Parents working with speech-language pathologists to foster partnerships in  education. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, (29), 24-35.Hill, K., & Corsi, V. (2012). Role of speech-language pathologists in assistive technology assessments. In S. Federici & M. J. Scherer (Eds.), Assistive technology assessment handbook (pp. 301–327). Boca Raton. FL: CRC Press.Lahm, E.A., Bell, J.K., & Blackhurst, A.E. (2002). Using interdisciplinary teams: University of Kentucky Assistive Technology (UKAT) toolkit. Retrieved from  http://edsrc.coe.uky.edu/www/ukatii/resources/index.html Moyers, P.A., & Metzler, C.A. (2014). Health Policy Perspectives-Interprofessional collaborative Practice in care coordination. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68, 500-505. National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons With Severe Disabilities. (1992). Guidelines for meeting the communication needs of persons with severe disabilities [Guidelines]. Available from www.asha.org/policy or www.asha.org/njc.Orentlicher, M.L., Handley, M., Ehrenberg, R., Frenkel, M., & Markowitz, L. (2014). Interprofessional collaboration in schools: a review of current evidence. Early Intervention & School Special Interest Section Quarterly, 21(2), 1-3. Parette, H. P., VanBiervliet, A., & Hourcade, J. J. (2000). Family-centered decision making in assistive technology. Journal of Special Education Technology, 15, 45–55.Polgar, J.M. (2006). Assistive technology as an enabler to occupation: What’s old is new again. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73, 199-204. Post, K.M. (2009, September). Advancing your knowledge and skills in assistive technology.  Technology Special Interest Section Quarterly, 19(3), 1-4. Skuller, J. (2017). Interprofessional education in an assistive technology program for children with special needs. OT Practice, 22(14), 12–16.Topia, M., & Hocking, C. (2012). Enabling development and participation through early provision of  augmentative and alternative communication. New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59, 24-30. Wallis, S; Bloch, SJ; Clarke, M; (2017) Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) training provision for professionals in England. Journal of Enabling Technologies , 11 (3) pp. 101-112. Zangari, C., & Kangas, K. (1997). Intervention principles and procedures. In L. Lloyd, D. Fuller, & H. Arvidson (Eds.), Augmentative and alternative communication (pp. 235–253). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.Disclosures:Mara and Annabeth financial disclosures:  Mara is employed as a speech language pathologist working in AAC.  Annabeth is employed as an OT working in AAC.  Mara and Annabeth non-financial disclosures: Annabeth and Mara run the Instagram account, @thefannypacktherapist, which provides free information on collaborative AAC practice and a minimalist approach to pediatric therapy.Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.  Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Amy Wonkka financial disclosures:  Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Time Ordered Agenda:10 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures20 minutes: Descriptions of resources which provide evidence supporting an interdisciplinary collaboration approach in evaluation and treatment for children with complex communication needs.15 minutes: Descriptions of unique roles of each the OT and SLP throughout the AAC and AT service provision process 10 minutes: Descriptions of basic competencies for AAC practitioners, and learn at least 4 tangible strategies for enabling practitioner growth through training and collaboration 5 minutes: Summary and ClosingDisclaimerThe contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!Credits: Summary Written by Tanna Neufeld, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing EditorAudio File Editing provided by Caitlan Akier, MA, CCC-SLP/L, Contributing EditorPromotional Content provided by Ashley Sturgis, MA, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor Web Editing provided by Sinead Rogazzo, MS, CCC-SLP, Contributing Editor__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:Follow us on instagramFollow us on facebookWe are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!Thank you FeedSpot!