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5 Goals to Achieve During a Clinical Fellowship Year for SLP

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You’ve worked hard in school and reached the point where it is time to put your new knowledge into practice. Moving from the university classroom into a clinical fellowship is an exciting transition giving you hands-on experience that will prepare you to start your new career. Not only is choosing the right CFY program critical to your success, but also consider how your intention and efforts will affect your results in the future. As you step into this new chapter, hold onto clear goals so you can gain the best knowledge and skills during your fellowship year. 5 Goals for Your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) This 36-week program prepares students to move into real-life career opportunities, with ongoing application and training that will support their future. This fellowship is required to achieve your Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) through ASHA, the American Speech and Hearing Association. While it’s essential to complete the requ
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4 Ways to Implement Technology into Speech Therapy

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  Many SLPs had to turn their practices upside down this past year, with a majority of students learning from home instead of in person. One silver lining from this pandemic was discovering how beneficial technology can be to teaching   Speech Therapy Clinic Rhode Island . Even with students back in the classroom, there are so many resources that can’t be left behind. 4 Technology Ideas to Implement into Speech Therapy Now is the time to embrace technology and implement it into your lessons with virtual and in-classroom students. Every child will be thrilled with the variety and familiarity. Take a look at some of these ideas: Parent Involvement:  Sending videos between  speech therapy  lessons or teaching online will reach parents more than the occasional meeting at the school. Parents can see you in action and model how an SLP asks questions and encourages the students. Videos:  Use commercials, movie clips, and learning videos to teach your students. You can use the videos to work o
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Nonpharmacological Considerations for Managing ADHD

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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent disorders of childhood. The CDC estimates that between 3 and 7% of school-aged children have ADHD. Characterized by inattention, impulsivity and/or hyperactivity, ADHD impacts many areas of a child’s life. This includes social participation with peers and relationships with adults, academics, executive functioning skills like organization and time management, and more. Pediatricians may recommend medication and/or a variety of non-pharmaceutical interventions.   Nonpharmacological Interventions Behavior modification:  This intervention involves using behavioral strategies in everyday routines to provide structure, reward positive behavior, and communicate expectations. Examples of behavior modification may include: A token system. Use of a communication app between home and school. The use of a written or visual routine. These methods effectively improve academic and social performance a
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What is a Clinical Fellowship, and How Can it Advance Your SLP Career?

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So you have just graduated as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), congratulations! The next steps in your career development are passing the Praxis exam and beginning your clinical fellowship(CF). A clinical fellowship provides you with supervised clinical experience in a setting where you can learn and grow your SLP skills, under the supervision of a seasoned SLP. A clinical fellowship is a post-graduate program designed for SLPs who have recently earned their Master’s degree but who have not yet met all the requirements to obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Completing a clinical fellowship is a requirement for obtaining a CCC.   Why Pursue a Clinical Fellowship? First off it is a requirement to obtain your Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Completing a clinical fellowship offers many benefits. There has been an increase in clinical fellowship jobs in RI along with a rise in salaries. The CF provides a new   SLP with the opportunity to apply the knowl
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4 Tips for Successful Online Speech Therapy

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This past year has changed the way many educators are teaching in the classroom. Along with the conventional teacher, Speech-Language Pathologists have also learned to adjust to teaching online. While the change can be frustrating at times, it is a method that is convenient for many – and online speech therapy is here to stay. If you are pushing to make it through until this virtual learning period passes, it might be time for a change in mindset. The convenience that comes from setting your child up for speech therapy without getting a babysitter for other kids or sitting through traffic on the way to an appointment has value and might be the preference of some of your patients going forward. For more information Home Page . 4 Tips to Set Yourself Up for Success in Teaching Online Speech Therapy 1.    1 . Secure a Solid Internet Connection: Most frustrations with online teaching have to do with technology. A reliable internet connection is essential so you aren’t distracted by
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Explore the expertise of our  Bilingual Speech Pathologist ! Our skilled professional is dedicated to enhancing communication skills in multiple languages, ensuring comprehensive and tailored therapy.   Unlock communication potential with our bilingual speech pathologist services. Give us a call to get to know more about our organization and your dedicated support team.
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