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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.   4 Tips to Set Yourself Up for Success in Teaching Online Speech Therapy 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 technical issues during each sessi

Children with ASD often qualify for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a Section 504 plan. Each of these programs promotes support for students to access their learning environment. Anyone on the IEP team can suggest accommodations: Teachers, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists , occupational therapists , and even parents and administrators.   Each student should have accommodations in place to best support their unique needs.   Common adaptations fall into the cognitive, sensory, behavioral, emotional, and communication domains. Cognitive ·          Pre-teaching. This involves giving children a heads-up before diving into a lesson or new routine. You can use this accommodation to pre-teach an upcoming fire drill, a new teacher joining the classroom, or novel lesson concepts. ·         Provide short, concise directions. Clear directions that are understandable to the student can give a child a successful start and reduce confusion. ·         Visuals cues

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) also known as a speech therapist is an expert health professional in treating people with speech, language, and swallowing problems. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) handle a wide range of communication disorders among children and adults in clinics, schools, and hospitals. In this article we will outline a list of disorders that SLPs can work with. An SLP has many responsibilities including the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a person’s communication and/or swallowing status. An SLP’s core competencies include speech, language, and related disorders evaluation and treatment as follows: 1.   Speech Issues These issues occur when individuals have difficulty producing speech sounds correctly.   This includes distortions, substitutions, and omissions of sounds. 2.   Fluency The ability to produce speech fluently. Common problems with fluency include stuttering (sound, syllable, word, or phrase repetitions), interjections, and