In my previous article, “Personalizing Dysphagia Evaluation: The Platinum Standard,” I demonstrated the power and value of personalized medicine. Both Theresa Richard (of the Swallow Your Pride podcast) and I refer to this customized approach…
Nearly one in twelve children between the ages of 3 and 17 have some type of communication disorder.1 Speech sound disorders (SSDs) are the most prevalent, particularly among children aged 3 to…
For a home program to be worth you and your patient’s time, it should be interesting, motivating, and practiced regularly. The principles of neuroplasticity tell us that while practicing a challenging action is important, it’s…
What is stigma, and why is it so important in stuttering therapy? Public stigma is what society believes about and how they act toward a particular group of people. This includes stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination…
“Given that approximately 89 to 90 million adults in the United States have limited health literacy, you probably see patients every day who have trouble reading and understanding written health-related information.”—The American Medical Association What…
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