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These are stories I have found on the net that are interesting.
The information never ends. Here are presented some interesting stories relating to therapy, autism and other topics. Arranged by date with the latest stories at the bottom of this section.
- (22MAR09) It's one step at a time for brain injury patients | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
- CHARLOTTESVILLE They live together in a Victorian house on a quiet street in this college town. Mostly men in their early 20s, they play video games, watch movies, tell stories and practice playing guitar. But members of the unofficial fraternity at 506 Grove Ave. aren't students at the University of Virginia. They're military members learning how to live with traumatic brain injuries, or TBI.
- (28MAR09) - Oregon schools need speech pathologists - OregonLive.com
- The demand is so great that students get offers before earning degrees
Saturday, March 28, 2009 MELISSA NAVAS The Oregonian Staff
School districts in Oregon have all but rolled up the welcome mat for new hires next year. But if you're a speech language pathologist, districts are still serving up hospitality. And would you like coffee and a signing bonus with that?
Even as districts impose hiring freezes, school officials say they still need candidates for what some say is a "recession-proof" job. - (02APR09) Wii is used by Davie school to help autistic children -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
- While playing interactive bowling on a Nintendo Wii video game, 4-year-old Sebastian, closely follows the voice of his speech therapist: "Stand on the X. Press A."
He bites his lip, swings his right arm back, then forward as his right leg lifts off the ground - but he keeps his finger firmly on the button. After several attempts followed by frowns, Sebastian finally lets go of the clicker on the remote control, and knocks down six pins.
"Good listening," said his therapist as he ran up to the television screen with a smile.
"Four weeks ago he couldn't hold the remote, stand in one place and coordinate his movements," said Kimberly Bloom, speech language pathologist and director of Breakthrough Therapy Services. "He's at the last step. He just has to let go." - (30APR09) County investigates Care Point education service - LewisboroLedger.com
- County investigates Care Point education service
Written by Matt Dalen
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Dozens of local pre-schoolers may have been treated by unlicensed therapists, as an investigation has been opened into Care Point Services, a special education service provider approved by the county and based in Bedford. Parents were notified earlier this month that Care Point was under county investigation for allegedly using at least one unlicensed therapist.
"Parents are sending their kids there, thinking that they're getting a certain therapy to help them progress," said Katonah-Lewisboro parent Anne Ricci. "It was, I think, a well-respected facility. And to this point, I don't even know if [my son's] therapist has been trained in occupational therapy."
Until it was cut off by the county on April 6, Care Point had provided physical, speech, and occupational therapy to 85 children in Westchester. A county representative said that all of the students who had been receiving therapy from Care Point had been placed with other agencies and were receiving the services they needed. The representative declined to discuss the specific allegations against Care Point, other than confirming the investigation.
Care Point's phone number was disconnected as of earlier this week. - (30APR09) CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Awards $4.2 Million in Grants Benefiting Children with Disabilities, Uninsured- CVS press release
- Grantees include 92 nonprofit organizations in 22 states and Washington, D.C.
Woonsocket, R.I. (April 30, 2009) /PRNewswire/ - CVS Caremark announced today that $4.2 million in grants have been awarded to organizations supporting children with disabilities and those who are under-insured or uninsured. Ninety-two organizations from around the country have received the grants awarded through its private foundation, the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, and the CVS Caremark All Kids Can program.
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Among the organizations to receive grants from CVS Caremark are nonprofits that support children with autism, such as The Autism Clinic of Texas in San Antonio that provides applied behavior analysis, occupational therapy and speech-language therapy services for families; programs that offer early intervention such as Bay Cove Human Services in Boston, Mass; transitional care for children in the NICU at Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island; and nonprofits that offer sports and physical activity programs for children with disability including Junior Blind of America of Los Angeles, for its program that promotes physical activity among children who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled. - (01MAY09) - Summer Speech Spoiled - WLUC TV6
- The Easter Seal's Summer Speech program for youth may be cut due to lack of funding.
By Heather Sawaski
Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 3:11 p.m.
UPPER PENINSULA -- Last summer, Laine Knueppel noticed her 3 year old son Hunter was having trouble speaking.
"He couldn't put together a sentence, he couldn't put together words," explained Knueppel. "He couldn't communicate his needs to me or his dad."
So she enrolled Hunter in the Summer Speech program. And after 6 weeks of therapy, she says he was like a whole new kid.
"To see my child go from not really being able to speak much to being able to tell me things and tell me what he did during the day or tell me what it is he likes or wants," Knueppel said. "It was just amazing to me."
Over the last 15 years, the Easter Seals Summer Speech Program has helped more than 800 U.P. children suffering from speech disorders by providing up to 6 weeks of therapy sessions. However, that could soon end.
David Aro, with Superior Therapy Services in Ishpeming says they've just received word from the Seals office downstate that funding for the program is being drastically reduced. - (06MAY09) Schools vow to do own checks of therapists | lohud.com | The Journal News
- At least some Westchester school districts plan to do their own double-checking of the licenses of special-education providers, after a Bedford Hills company once approved by the county was accused of using unlicensed therapists to treat disabled students.
Care Point Services, which provided occupational, physical or speech therapy to about 85 children, according to the county Department of Health, is under investigation by Westchester County and the state Education Department. The Westchester District Attorney's Office is also reviewing a complaint about Care Point, which in recent weeks has moved out of its former location at 182 Harris Road, owing back rent, its landlord said.
The county notified school districts in early April that, effective May 15, the county was ending its contract with Care Point to provide special-education services for children up to 5 years old.
Somers is one district that plans to add an extra layer of checks instead of relying on the county's imprimatur.
"For our own peace of mind and for that of the parents, we'll institute that extra step," said Scott Persampieri, the district's director of personnel services.
Check This Out...
Personally Recommended Sites for you to Visit.
I have finally found some cool sites blogs with lots of information and/or fun stuff on them.
Ok, ok, so the last is is a link to another site of mine that might interest the Speech-Language Pathologists out there...but anyone can visit.
Ok, ok, so the last is is a link to another site of mine that might interest the Speech-Language Pathologists out there...but anyone can visit.
- Speech-Language Product Reviews and Ideas
- This site looks at the most effective tools that I have used over the past 20 or so years of practicing speech-language therapy. I say practicing because I am always learning new ways to try old ideas. Please contribute any therapy ideas that you have and would wish to share with others.
- (29MAR09) Welcome to Speaking of Speech.com!
- Speaking of Speech.com is a site for speech/language pathologists, special education teachers, parents, and others who support people who have communication disorders. This site offers message boards for the exchange of ideas and advice, an IEP Goal Bank, a Materials Exchange, and extensive list of online references.
- (11MAR09) - My Little Parrot | Parental Advisory | Babble Australia
- After months of worry and thousands of dollars of speech therapy, we just want our two-year-old to shut up already! With his newfound verbosity, he will latch on to a few words or a phrase, and repeat them over and over and over, often while saying it closer and closer to our faces.
- (10FEB09) - Play On Words
- Child speech therapy and language development articles, blog, strategies and toy and book reviews.
- (09FEB09) - Speech Language Pathology / Speech Therapy Resources
- Speech Language Pathology / Therapy - Sandy & Liz Herring have compiled this list of resources intended for SLP's as well as parents and their families. Nearly 200 links point the way to sites with information on topics including Autism, AAC, Dysphagia, Aphasia, ASL, SLP Graduate Programs. Lots of Links!
- (09FEB09) - Free Language Stuff
- Free Language Stuff
Welcome to Free Language Stuff! There are currently more than 300 pages of language activities in 26 areas. To view activities in each language area click on the appropriate heading on the right side of this page.
Wow there is a lot of cool stuff here! - (21OCT08) - Speech and Language Development, resources for parents
- A certified speech language pathologist offers guidance for parents with questions on child speech development, language delay, and language disorders.
- (03JUL08)- Both Hands and a Flashlight
- This is a blog for parents with autistic children, especially autistic toddlers, who are looking for ways to help their child grow and thrive. We discuss autism spectrum disorders, apraxia, speech delays, sensory issues, therapy, preschool, communication, and much more.
- If Only I Had Super Powers...
- A blog about helping your child's speech and language skills, finding great deals, making yummy food, and learning irrelevant facts that you may find interesting!
Speech-Language Pathology in England, the Commonwealth and Ireland
Are there Troubles with SLP services in the UK and Emerald Isle?
I have noticed a series of articles and news stories about the provision of speech and language therapy in the UK, the Commonwealth and Ireland. This lens is an exploration of this important issue.
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Speech Therapy in the UK, Ireland and Commonwealth
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I've been searching and researching news stories and topics regarding Speech-Language Pathology services in the UK and Commonwealth. I have been concerned and disturbed about the stories I have been reading about the services provided (or more common...
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Amazonian Speech-Language Items
Interesting Resources that might Interest You
If you find anything useful, let me know!
U-Play Mat, At-Home Speech and Language Development System for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Deluxe Set
Amazon Price: $87.99 (as of 02/10/2010) 
Scientific Thinking in Speech and Language Therapy
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 02/10/2010)
New Zealand Journal of Speech Language Therapy
Amazon Price: $38.81 (as of 02/10/2010)
Learning American Sign Language DVD to accompany Learning American Sign Language - Levels 1 & 2 Beginning and Intermediate, 2nd Edition
Amazon Price: $55.49 (as of 02/10/2010)
Stuttering - Straight Talk for Teachers and Speech-Language Pathologists (Video and Handbook)
Amazon Price: (as of 02/10/2010)
Speech and Language Items on eBay
You never know what you might find....
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You Might Want to Go to This.
Conferences and Workshops that I wish I could go to.
Check these out. If you need more info, please see the sponsoring organization or just ask and I might be able to help.
- Update on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Differential Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies by Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
May 20, 2009
Double Tree Hotel Fort Lee
George Washington Bridge(formally Hilton)
2117 Route 4 EastFort Lee, NJ 07024
This workshop will provide an update on current intervention methodologies, and clinical applications of research to address various aspects of the autism spectrum.
Autism Spectrum Disorders continue to increase in incidence, creating challenges for the educational system. Pragmatic and behavioral deficits often influence and affect progress. The continuum of severity and type of ASD leads to problems in accurately making confident evidence-based treatment decisions.
Workshop participants will learn intervention strategies that apply to preschool through young adult clients and across the spectrum of autism severity. Differentiation among the autism spectrum disorders will be discussed.
The presenter, Dr. Richard, CCC-SLP has numerous publications in the area of autism and is a popular speaker due to the practical nature and application of the information presented.
http://www.rstarsinc.com/conferencesfeedind52008.htm
How to get to the Conventions
Find out how to travel to the conventions mentioned in this lens.
Check out how to get to the conventions and workshops mentioned in this lens.
Personal Stories
A View from the Trenches
Here are a collection of links to stories from people directly involved in providing or receiving Speech-Language services. Spoken with true heart and authority they are here so that you can reflect. Enjoy!
- (26AUG08) - Special needs « goodfountain
- A few months ago, an online friend of mine enrolled her daughter in a preschool that mixes typical children with special needs children in the classroom. She shared that knowing about Chee and her special needs/typical preschool experience made her desire that same kind of class for her daughter Lane, even though Lane doesn't require any special services. I was really glad to hear that our experience had influenced Lisa in such a positive way.
- Bountiful Blessings: Drained
- What a week.I don't even know where to begin. At the beginning, perhaps?Unbeknownst to me at the time, this story actually begins on the evening of May 29th, so that would probably be a good place to start.I was at the computer, as is often the case after the kids are in bed, and was searching specifically for more information regarding speech delays in toddlers. We've been concerned for a while now about Meghan's limited vocabulary, but especially so after visiting with our two year old nephew last month. So, at some point during this cyber quest, I came upon a page regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders, and as I scrolled down through the page, one particular paragraph seemed to leap right off the screen at me:
"Some children and older individuals spend a lot of time repeatedly flapping their arms or walking on their toes...Repetitive behavior sometimes takes the form of a persistent, intense preoccupation." - Child Study Meeting - My Life As A Platypus- Goldie’s Quest for Identity
- My head is spinning. I just came back from a "Child Study Meeting" in order to begin the process of trying to receive preschool special education services for my two-year old son. They did not actually study my child at this Child Study Meeting, they studied me. BOY did they study me. Now I know how the bug under the microscope feels.
- Speech therapy and my love of language %uFFFD Off the Wall
- May 8, 2008 by Bruce Byfield One of the major events of my life was taking speech therapy when I was six. More than any other event, it is responsible for me becoming a writer. Probably, too, it is responsible for my sometimes bloody-minded tenacity and wish to prove myself.
My problem was that I pronounced a hard "k" sound as "t," so that that "cat" came out as "tat." It wasn't much of a problem in kindergarten, although I once overheard someone's mother asking if I was "retarded" (as the term was in those unenlightened days).
ASHA Podcast
Listen to ASHA's general SLP and AUD podcast.
ASHA (American Speech-Langauge-Hearing Association) has started producing podcasts that relate to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology professions. Hear what the leaders of the professions have to say about current topics concerning Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
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- kaazoom kaazoom Apr 30, 2009 @ 11:52 am
- Great lens! I have had speech therapy for speech problems i developed along side a number ofother neuological symptoms. Very helpful.
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- EelKat EelKat Mar 29, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
- I have Asperger's. Outside of the 7 members of my family, I don't talk. I started reading when I was three, and was writing shortly after wards. In my younger years I was very talkative around family, but near silent all other times. When I was 14 my best friend was murdered, and I just stopped talking and started writing more than ever. Written word took over and I became known for my 20 - 30 page double sided letters. Today, many years later, I still rarely speak a word and than only to immediate family members, but now I'm also known for my extremely long-winded articles which I write. I my lack of speech, writing took over as my main form of communication (which is why I'm better at communication online, than I am face-to-face with someone: online I can type).
I've never been to speech therapy, probably never will, I'm just not used to talking, but anyways, you got a great list here for those who are looking for help with this.
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- California_Dreamin California_Dreamin Mar 26, 2009 @ 11:10 pm
- Very informative and nicely put together lens. My niece suffered from an articulation disorder, but with the help of a speech therapist has been able to overcome it. People working in your field can make such a difference in other's lives.
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- joshsmom joshsmom Oct 19, 2008 @ 2:41 pm
- Great lens. My son has Aspergers, and is currently taking Speech for articulation and social stories. I have been spending alot of time with him on scripted conversations. I hope this will help him make friends. Any ideas would be gratefully received.
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- TheWicker TheWicker Jul 28, 2008 @ 5:15 am
- Interesting lens and nice layout! Thanks for sharing this info. Urban, lensmaster of Anxiety Disorder Treatment
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- debnet debnet Jul 20, 2008 @ 4:37 am
- Well done on a very informative lens. I didn't read all the links yet but as for the comments regarding SALT provision in the area of the UK I work in, it's correct unfortunately. Lensrolled to my Selective Mutism lens ;)
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- AMK2 AMK2 Jul 20, 2008 @ 3:37 am
- Great lens. My speach language problem is based on my upbringing, What more can I say, I am a glaswegian :) My sons adopted from Ethiopia, My wife norwegian and they speak better english than me, But I guess thats not surprizing!
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- RedSportNiac RedSportNiac Jul 7, 2008 @ 5:39 am
- Nice lens and thanks for sharing these all. Well done.
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- mulberry mulberry Jul 5, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
- Nice lens, I was an SLP for 25 years; worked in a medical setting. BI and CVA were my specialties. Best of luck with Squidoo!
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