SOUND Advice: Assessing Speech Sound Disorders
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…
Support for the Emotional and Cognitive Aspects of Stuttering
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. Self-stigma…
7 Ways to Help Children Who Stutter Overcome Bullying
Children who stutter experience bullying more often than other children.1, 2 This presents a significant challenge for children, parents, and speech-language pathologists. Because of their speaking difficulties, children who stutter may also…
What’s New in Stuttering Research: From Theory to Practice
Many people have questions about the causes behind their own or their child’s stutter. While the causes of stuttering have been hotly debated, we are converging on a recently updated multifactorial dynamic pathways model.…
5 Top Tips to Thrive as an SLP in the Skilled Nursing Setting
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) often work at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), providing short-term rehab care and ongoing treatment for long-term care residents. Some of the SLP treatments most frequently seen in the SNF setting include care…
Why Therapists Love MedBridge
