Human beings essentially have two jobs to do when we swallow.First, we have to move food and liquid through the mouth and the pharynx, past the airway, and into the esophagus and stomach. Second, we…
The DilemmaAs speech-language pathologists, most of us expect to carry out extensive, time-consuming testing when confronted with an English language learner (ELL) who may have a language impairment. We often dread the process of finding…
I have been using video self-modeling (VSM) with children who have developmental disabilities for 27 years with successes that have shocked parents, teachers, and therapists.How It BeganIn 1999, I was granted a six-month sabbatical to…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, one of the first adjustments we all made was finding new ways to connect with our families and friends. Virtual game nights quickly rose in popularity, becoming a good way…
Please note that this article is an opinion piece. While it has been fact-checked, vetted, and approved by MedBridge, it reflects the current viewpoints of its authors.Seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, SNFs are continuing…
