Generally, there are 8 specific goals in this treatment: (for every client you have to pick and choose which of the 8 goals are most appropriate, depending on type of dysarthria and severity) 1. He…
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Have you ever thought to yourself - What do individuals living with aphasia want in a clinician? What makes a successful and collaborative clinical relationship? Maybe even - am I a good speech-language pathologist to treat aphasia? Neuro Speech Solutions Buffalo NY
This quick cognitive screening evaluation is designed for speech-language pathologists in the medical setting - most likely in acute, rehab, or skilled nursing facilities. SLP grad students in their medical internship or SLPs doing PRN work may also find it useful! This is designed to be used when evaluating patients for the first in a medical setting to get a quick picture of their overall skills. It includes one page of directions, two pages of record forms, three pages designed to be cut into fourths and placed on a ring to fit in a scrub top pocket, and four patient stimulus pages. In the medical setting, SLPs may only have a short amount of time to get a baseline on a new patient; as such, the sections included are not comprehensive, but will show pattern of strengths/weaknesses that will help determine areas of treatment need, as well as help give a baseline to measure later progress against. Sections targeted include: - orientation to time, place, person, situation - previous levels of functioning - basic yes/no questions - complex yes/no questions - one step directions - two step directions - responsive naming - confrontation naming - divergent naming - simple reading comprehension - complex reading comprehension - auditory comprehension - daily math - problem solving - automatic sequences - picture description task ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As with all items in this store, this item was created by Natalie Snyders, MS, CCC-SLP, who retains all copyrights. Purchase of this item entitles you to use this in your own classroom/therapy room/SLP assignment only. Copying for other professionals, sharing the file directly via the internet, or re-selling of this item is strictly prohibited. Please direct others interested in using it back to the original source (this page) or purchase a multi-user license. Thank you!
Update 2021: This item is now included in the comprehensive Activity Studio+ __________________________________________________________________________________ Functional Treatment for Motor Speech Disorders is a 70-page download for speech-language pathologists treating apraxia and dysarthria. Focus on meaningful treatment of motor speech activities by using evidence-based treatments with personally-relevant words and communication practice.
SLP treatment/therapy ideas for working on attention skills, including alternating, sustained, divided attention
As a new clinician, I struggled with providing cognitive therapy to my patients with dementia. I would give them word finds, crossword puzzles, and other s
Welcome! I view my therapy room as my “home away from home” so I try to make it warm and inviting. Students need to feel accepted and safe and that’s what I want my room to portray. I hope you’ll look around and maybe get some ideas for your space! There are many times I […]
Follow this simple tutorial to convert Google Forms responses into Google docs templates for quick and magically easy report writing!
A therapist's guide to executive function and what all therapists (OT/PT/SLP) need to know about executive function skills.
Learn how to do evidence-based aphasia treatment approaches! With step-by-step protocols and free PDFs.
The Dysphagia Toolbox I have written about the Dysphagia Toolbox before. The Dysphagia Toolbox used to be a website that offered links to standardized and reliable tools that you can use in dysp…
Definitions Upper motor neuron Cerebral cortex (pyramidal tract) –> Precentral gyrus (motor strip) → internal capsule (posterior limb) → brainstem → spinal cord Upper motor neuron lesions…
Through my experience working in a skilled nursing and long term care facility, I have found that patients can greatly benefit from therapy exercises and strategies to improve their breathing coordination as well as expiratory duration and strength. This in turn will positively affect their breath support, swallowing and communication skills. Patients who have are ... Read More about When Communication, Cognition And Swallowing Are Affected By Decreased Breath Support
Aspies are an interesting bunch. Lots to learn from them. If you are not familiar with Asperger's syndrome, this infographic will help you understand.
There are lots of planners available, but not one like this: I present to you the Ultimate SLP Planner! Read all about my planner made just for SLPs!
I work for a company that has more than 5 facilities that I serve in my immediate area. At this point, I have become familiar with each of their therapy rooms, activity rooms, etc. If I have a question, I am familiar enough to a handful of staff members, to locate something I need. This ... Read More about My PRN toolkit…for the SNF and Home Health
Follow Rinki through her day as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at a skilled nursing facility (SNF) as she treats dementia, dysphagia, & communication.
CFY-SLP: the Survival Guide for Articulation You've finished grad school (or are just about to finish grad school) in Speech- Language Pathology. CONGRATS! Perhaps you've just started your new position, and you're pumped to be able to sign that CFY-SLP at the end of your name. You should be proud, because this is a huge
This is a cranial nerves downloadable PDF file along with a worksheet :) This study guide includes: -mnemonics to memorize the names of each sensory nerve as well as whether it is sensory, motor, or both -the function of each nerve -a test for each cranial nerve you can do on your patient -a color coded brain diagram depicting the location of each sensory nerve This is an instant download PDF file and can either be printed or uploaded onto an app such as GoodNotes. Please note that when printing the PDF file, there will be a small white border on the page. I am happy to answer any and all questions. Please feel free to contact me :)
Happy Friday everyone! I've had a crazy busy first week of school. I'm sure you know how that goes. Gotta love figuring out schedules,...
Breathing 101? I’ve been breathing since day 1, I think I’ve gotten this whole breathing thing down. Breathe in, breathe out, repeat. What else is there? A lot of different factors led to this post. One – May is National Posture Month! Studies show that poor posture can decrease your lung capacity
Free Printable Aphasia Worksheets are a valuable resource for individuals with aphasia, a language disorder that affects a persons ability to speak, understand, read, and write. These worksheets provide an essential tool for therapy and practice, aiding in the improvement of communication skills and boosting overall confidence for those facing the challenges of aphasia.
Great ideas from an librarian, SLP, and PK teacher!
So if it isn’t already, money is going to be TIGHT. Trust me… I get it! But the products below have been some of my favorite during schools, and I think you’ll love them too! 1) A Tervis mug: A must have! It’s perfect for coffee (aka the only thing that will keep you alive some […]
Dysphagia therapy is therapy designed to help you regain control and strength of your swallowing muscles after a stroke or other type of brain injury.
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As with any muscle strengthening therapy, the key to rehabilitating the swallow is repetition. Spending half an hour on swallowing exercises can become mundane for both the patient and the therapist. If no one is having fun, therapy will be less effective. So how can we spice up dysphagia treatment? I have taken suggestions from ... Read More about Increasing engagement during swallowing therapy
