Language

Music & Language: Effectiveness of using Music in Speech Therapy

Music and language are both universal constructs that can be adapted and used in many ways. When we ...

Adolescent Language

Approximately 19% of students who receive special education supports have a speech or language impairment, including many middle ...

Utilizing the Communication Matrix

This presentation demonstrated and provided a tutorial of The Communication Matrix. It examined the website and the resources ...

Transition Plans and Functional Therapy Activities

This presentation reviews what transition plans are, what should be included in a transition plan, and why transition ...

Incorporation of Fine Motor Skills into Speech-Language Sessions

This presentation discusses the importance of using fine motor activities to increase engagement and participation, and reduce behaviors ...

Echolalia

This presentation explores echolalia, which is the repetition of verbalizations or speech. It describes current research on definitions ...

Language Sample Analysis: A Tool for Assessment and Clinical Practice

Often a component of a comprehensive speech-language assessment, a language sample provides a non-biased, valid, and reliable look ...

The Importance of Teaching Syntax

This presentation provides information on the importance of teaching syntax in language therapy. It summarizes great information provided ...

Executive Function

Executive functions are cognitive skills that help a person organize behavior and accomplish a goal.  These skills are ...

Language Disorders in Juvenile Offenders

This presentation examines evidence of an elevated prevalence of language disorders among juvenile offenders and the effect of ...

Selective Mutism

This presentation discusses general information, diagnostic criteria, professional roles, evaluation, and treatment of individuals with selective mutism. Click ...

Language Processing

Language processing is your ability to interpret words and attach meaning at more complex levels. Difficulty with this skill ...

What is AAC?

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, which includes all forms of communication other than oral speech. For ...

AAC in the classroom

This presentation discusses strategies to increase the use of AAC throughout a student's school day. Click here to ...

English Language Learners Assessment

This presentation discusses language acquisition and assessment in English language learners. Information is provided to help differentiate a language difference versus language ...

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