Do you have clients with both aphasia and cognitive impairments? This course addresses four critical questions about assessing cognitive abilities in aphasia....more+

What is environmental intervention and how do you use this novel technique to improve the communication skills of elderly clients who experience cognitive loss including dementia? This text-only course addresses characteristics found within the home and the long-term care environments that can support effective communication during activities of daily living....more+

Involving parents in the speech and language intervention process is every professional?s ultimate goal. This course details the when, why, and how to get parents involved with speech and language interventions....more+

How would your practice change if you had a resource that explained the important characteristics of dementia in a way that made it easier for you to communicate to both medical professionals and family members your role in managing persons with this diagnosis....more+

This course will review the screening and clinical assessment process, clarify the differences between dysphagia screening and evaluation, explain how to use evidence on screening and assessment to judge the value of testing components, and select test procedures based on good evidence....more+

This practical course reviews the research on maturation of the aspects of Executive Function (EF) on cognition in typical middle and high school age students and those with EF difficulties....more+

This course is designed for Speech-Language Pathologists working in Skilled Nursing Facilities. Strategies to support communication with facility leaders and other team members will be provided...more+

In a voice assessment, both subjective and objective measures should be captured for a comprehensive view of the client?s voice problem. These measures may be captured by...more+

Learn how to take a comprehensive case history for PVFM and Chronic Cough, how to make a differential diagnosis of PVFM, and how to treat PVFM and Chronic Cough....more+

This course will review the literature and discuss evidence-based ways to incorporate mindfulness practices into speech, language, cognitive and voice therapy for the adult population. The course will also...more+

This course presents an overview of the specialty area of orofacial myology and its relationship to the field of speech-language pathology. Also covered are the procedures involved...more+

This course is designed to help speech-language pathologists work with individuals who speak with mild, moderate or severe accents and desire to sound less foreign or nonstandard. It will enable SLPs to develop...more+

The most comprehensive Head and Neck Cancer online course ever offered for the SLP. This course provides an in-depth examination of head and neck cancer, its presentation, functional sequelae, evaluation approaches, treatment options, and...more+

This course will discuss components of a targeted assessment of swallowing, saliva, eating, and speech in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Extensive discussion will focus on both compensatory approaches and rehabilitative techniques....more+

This comprehensive autism intervention course discusses how to use non-verbal communication to jumpstart verbal communication, how to select first words to build language, how to use word simplification techniques to promote speech acquisition, how to encourage cooperation during therapy sessions, and how to teach social language skills....more+

Course presenter, Diane German, PhD, is a pioneer clinical researcher and clinical practitioner on the subject of Word Retrieval. This course will aid participants in developing a proven intervention program that addresses word retrieval and vocabulary deficits....more+

This course is designed as an introduction to teletherapy evaluation and treatment for speech-language pathologists working with either children or adults. The course will cover client factors, privacy concerns,...more+

This course includes over 80 vocabulary intervention activities, including 20 "ready-to-use" activities for preschool through adolescent students. Participants will learn two approaches for selecting vocabulary words and nine techniques for teaching vocabulary....more+

Oral motor feeding disorders are quite common in the world of pediatric feeding disorders. It is important that the speech-language pathologist who is working with this population understand the sensory innervation and muscle movements that contribute to such areas of deficits. The exercises that we use with children to improve their overall...more+

Many children have difficulties with an over-reactive or under-reactive sensory system. These reactions can have a negative impact on the child's ability to manage food. Therapy techniques that are used to assist with bolus management can be developed to help children be more successful eaters. This course includes video...more+

When working with children who have oropharyngeal dysphagia, the speech-language pathologist will need to be aware of all possible signs and symptoms of swallowing difficulties. Once a diagnosis is made, we need to develop an appropriate therapy plan that addresses...more+

This is possibly the most comprehensive online training program for speech-language pathologists on the types, causes and management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) in children and adolescents.  Participants will increase their knowledge base regarding the...more+

Sixty-four percent of shaken babies can demonstrate speech and language deficits with life-long consequencies. This course covers essential information about moderate to severe TBI in infants (e.g., shaken baby syndrome), children and adolescents that is based on the latest research from medical, rehabilitation, and speech-language pathology literature. ...more+

This course teaches clinicians effective and practical strategies to manage challenging and defiant behavior in their young clients. Children with difficult temperaments and those with developmental delays may have...more+

This course is intended to educate speech-language pathologists about GERD and LPR as it affects both swallowing and voice disorders in adults. The anatomy and physiology and how they relate to the genesis of reflux will be reviewed for a more complete understanding of the syndromes....more+

This program explains how to reduce or eliminate the need for constant supervision to maintain communication and swallowing goals. At the highest level, athletes have stored procedural memories ready to use in their sport. They can adjust these movements in the context of the game with consideration of fatigue, situation, environmental conditions and opponent. Can your patients do this with more basic activities in life (find the right word, count, swallow,...more+

Speech-language pathologists have been inundated with a myriad of technological choices to incorporate into their daily routines with young clients. However, there has been a lack of professional guidance in identifying technological applications that fall within the guidelines of developmentally appropriate practices, thus...more+

Healthcare reform is coming. Are you ready? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has proposed a new reimbursement methodology for SNF inpatient services (Medicare Part A) called the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM). Final rule on PDPM is included...more+

Which is a better predictor for a person to develop pneumonia: a diagnosis of dysphagia or poor oral hygiene? The answer to this question may surprise you....more+

Participants will learn an evidence-based, standardized approach toward the MBS study, including clinical training, administration of the study, interpretation of impairment, and reporting of results — each aspect standardized. This course serves as an excellent preparatory course prior to enrolling in the MBSImP? Standardized Training and Reliability Testing (see course #e01)...more+

The MBS study, while a clinically useful tool, remains a subjective test. The MBSImP approach provides a validated and evidence-based protocol to interpret and communicate MBS study results in a manner that is consistent, specific, accurate, and objective....more+

Join Nancy Kaufman in this comprehensive video training as she teaches viewers step-by-step and in specific detail how to employ the Kaufman Speech To Language Protocol strategies to increase speech intelligibility for children with CAS....more+

Post-Test and 0.4 CEUs associated with the Kaufman Speech To Language Protocol Instructional DVD. Purchase access here....more+

The course emphasizes differential diagnosis of speech sound production problems due to auditory processing disorders, phonological processing, and...more+

This course is designed to help SLPs and Educators understand the current research and management approaches for auditory processing disorders as evident in children with autism....more+

Electrical stimulation is among the most studied of swallowing interventions in the published literature, yet many unanswered questions remain about its efficacy. Learn which patients are the best candidates for this technique....more+

This audio course brings together six leading experts who explain how to expand your current treatment options to include a more comprehensive treatment approach for working with persons with dysphagia....more+

Developed by one of the most highly respected pediatric dysphagia clinicians, this course examines the evaluation and treatment of infants and children with dysphagia using videofluoroscopic studies to guide the decision-making process....more+

Developed by Jeri Logemann, PhD, this course examines the evaluation and treatment of adults with dysphagia using videofluoroscopic studies to guide the decision-making process....more+

This eCourse features a case study of an autistic male teen?s communication treatment program and his treatment outcomes....more+

This text-only course discusses medications affecting the central nervous system and dysphagia, including specific classes of medications and their effects on dysphagia. Also covered is reflux disease, medications associated with gastrointestinal injury and the effects of pain medications....more+

Is it a myth that all pneumonias are related to dysphagia? Learn the link between breathing and swallowing and the role of the SLP in the treatment of respiratory diseases in this audio course....more+

Why is non-confrontational therapy the most effective therapy for persons with cognitive loss including persons with dementia? This text-only course discusses functional strategies and provides suggestions for intervention and carryover to support personal....more+

This comprehensive text-only course presents specific techniques and approaches to achieving carryover with support staff and family members....more+

This interactive online course (mostly text with some audio examples) teaches SLPs the interrelationship of phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics to obtain better speech and language treatment outcomes....more+

Persons with Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease have unique cognitive challenges. Learn how you can positively impact the lives of these people by using your unique knowledge and training....more+

Is it a myth that only swallowing related goals for clients with dementia are reimbursable? This (text plus some video) course reviews the types of cognitive-communication strategies that have been shown to be effective with persons with dementia in a variety of settings, and provides information to help justify reimbursement for providing cognitive-communication interventions....more+

Therapists sometimes avoid working with persons with dementia due to the mistaken belief that these persons cannot learn and, therefore, cannot benefit from therapy. Learn how procedural memory can be used to improve memory function in persons with dementia or head injury with this text-only course....more+

Is it normal aging or is it MCI? This course describes cognitive behavioral changes that occur with normal aging, and provides assessment and treatment options for Mild Cognitive Impairment....more+

How many of your students are discharged from therapy still at risk for reading failure? Learn to use orthographic instruction (printed cues) to simultaneously develop a strong literacy foundation while improving speech intelligibility, expanding language skills, and enhancing phonological awareness....more+

Different from other "literacy" courses, this evidence-based course will provide specific guidance for SLPs working to establish early literacy skills with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder....more+

The past decade of clinical research on Right Hemisphere brain injury has identified evidence-based interventions that can improve the quality of life of persons with RHD. A master clinician with over 30 years of experience will guide you towards more effective neurocognitive treatment planning including interventions for metacognitive deficits....more+

This course will review new research on attentional and memory networks in the brain with a focus on how specific therapeutic approaches can enhance selective and divided attention through working memory training....more+

Are drill-based activities just as effective for building vocabulary skills as incorporating children's literature into treatment activities? And how can SLPs help students better comprehend classroom instruction and academic texts? This course examines these important questions....more+

The link between language and literacy is inseparable and reciprocal. Learn how using leveled storybooks cultivates and enhances both areas of child development with this text-only course....more+

SLPs are seeing a growing number of bilingual students on their caseloads. This interactive, text-only course discusses strategies to more effectively implement speech and language interventions with bilingual students....more+

This course provides step-by-step instructions for performing and interpreting a quick, yet thorough, oral mechanism and cranial nerve exam across all ages. Includes specific guidelines and examples for interpreting and reporting results....more+

How significant is patient cough during or after a meal? Are there means to determine if the cough is related to dysphagia? This research-focused course examines the literature on cough and dysphagia to help SLPs make evidence-based decisions related to the cough event....more+

This clinically relevant course brings together 4 leading dysphagia experts to examine current research and best practice when addressing the needs of elderly clients with swallowing disorders....more+

This course presents evidence-based practice for traumatic brain injury and right hemisphere disorders with focus on best practice for developing functional communication skills....more+

Based on prevalence data, perhaps 50% of a typical clinician's caseload will include individuals with some type of cognitive impairment. A majority of these impairments are overlooked when screening relies solely on informal clinical observation....more+

The decision to give free water to dysphagic patients remains controversial, causing many clinicians to be reluctant to offer free water. Just how risky is free water? What is the correlation between free water and aspiration pneumonia?...more+

Consider the notion that echolalia can be shaped and modified to create functional language and that children with ASD who demonstrate echolalia use this speech for intentional communication....more+

Determining if an elderly person with dysphagia is a candidate for active therapy or a candidate for palliative care involves a complex decision-making process. This course aims to better prepare the SLP to make these tough decisions to ensure the highest quality of care is provided....more+

Developed for SLPs who are seeking practical, functional, and easy-to-implement strategies to target articulation, language and other disorders. Learn flexible strategies that allow for treating multiple diagnostic groups in the same group therapy session and that motivate students to take responsibility for their own therapy outcomes....more+

Move beyond outdated models of intervention for children on the autism spectrum and learn the latest research on the neurobiology of ASD, including cutting-edge language and cognitive interventions supported by this new research....more+

Identify which barriers to successful treatment need to be addressed when planning individualized intervention programs for persons with cognitive deficits....more+

Do your rights as a professional mean more than the rights of your patients? Learn what Ethical Boards expect you to do when conflicts arise in your practice. This course focuses on ethical decision making for adult individuals with dysphagia....more+

Learn basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to better understand and integrate the latest neuroscience research to populations including APD, autism, motor speech disorders, language disorders and aphasia....more+

Learn to plan more effective treatment programs through knowledge of the three C's of neuroscience: Circuitry, Coordination and Chemistry....more+

Increase your swallow physiology knowledge to more effectively communicate information about cranial nerves and muscles to physicians and other healthcare professionals....more+

This course provides simple home activities for parents working on articulation and identifies 3 things parents should know to facilitate the proper articulation of sounds at home....more+

Learn what it means to "stage" a client for dementia therapy and how doing this can improve the likelihood of positive treatment outcomes....more+

Ankyloglossia and the SLP: To ignore it or not? To refer or not? Learn information critical in advising parents regarding feeding issues, dental concerns, social considerations, and referral options related to tongue tie....more+

Learn to maximize articulation therapy through creative drill activities that yield a high number of repetitions per session. This course provides effective activities that can be implemented easily and immediately to produce timely results in the remediation of articulation disorders....more+

This course will address goals, protocols, logistics, and collaborative factors needed for implementing a restorative rehabilitation dining program in your facility....more+

This course will focus on common findings from chest imaging reports and lab tests, and decipher some of the language within those reports to enable the SLP in the medical setting to more expertly integrate that information into patient management....more+

This course overviews the mechanistic, anatomical, and functional relationships of the human upper aerodigestive tract in health and disease....more+

Evidence suggests that sensory stimulation using either air puffs on the faucial pillars in the mouth or vibrators on the neck over the larynx will increase swallowing and enhance neural activation of the swallowing system in the brain. These findings were the basis for the introduction of a new model of dysphagia therapy where patients use a vibratory device for sensory induction of swallowing during intensive practice throughout the day....more+

Provides a thorough overview of dysphagia, focusing on detailed evidence of sensorimotor learning while examining reflexes and voluntary control. Explains strengthening and resistance training in detail, showing how the physiological and clinical outcomes provide the most novel and effective rehabilitative treatments for improved swallowing....more+

This comprehensive presentation will discuss the impact of illness and deconditioning on swallowing, review evidence-based interventions, and provide a clear framework to guide the practitioner, team and family with decision-making that is appropriate, realistic and patient-focused....more+

This course combines knowledge of feeding tubes in dementia with informed consent and decision making. Discussed are the requirements for informed consent, and how knowledge of ethical principles and research evidence can support clinicians and families in making better decisions....more+

Learn to address environmental barriers such as inadequate lighting, noisy conditions, poor or absent environmental cues, and visual clutter as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for older adults with dysphagia....more+

This course describes how medications can affect neurotransmission in the central nervous system and impacts on cognition, learning, behavior, and motor function....more+

This course integrates a holistic review of anatomy and physiology of the critical systems of the human body as related to medical speech pathology. Presented will be valuable information on how body systems function to promote, delay, or impede progress with intervention programs...more+

This course is designed to contribute and advance counseling skills for the SLP. Learn a variety of counseling tools and techniques which can be applied to both adult and pediatric clients....more+

This online course reviews the new science, assessments and evidence-based interventions for auditory processing disorders, dyslexia, and childhood apraxia of speech....more+

This course will address the higher level patient who has experienced a brain injury or very early stages of cognitive impairment. Participants will learn the neurological centers for dual tasking, the function...more+

Presents the Global Voice Therapy Model (GVTM) for the treatment of voice disorders in children and adult clients. Discussed will be the components of the GVTM, motor learning principles applied to the GVTM, research related to the GVTM, and application of the GVTM to clinical practice....more+

The purpose of this course is to bring to light the signs/symptoms associated with recurrent concussion. This course demonstrates specific Speech-Language Pathology executive function treatment strategies...more+

The settlement of the 2013 court case (Jimmo v. Sebelius) established that Medicare cannot deny rehabilitation services to persons with degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease when documentation states there is lack of progress. Presented by 3 leading experts in the field, this course will teach participants to recognize and plan interventions that have the potential to yield functional and meaningful outcomes for persons with dementia....more+

Primary goals of this course include: present the evidence for frequently prescribed swallowing rehabilitation techniques, examine common swallowing pathophysiologies that contribute to aspiration and how they are measured, and discuss levels of research evidence relative to their contribution to the current state of dysphagia rehabilitation....more+

This course will focus on the role of the SLP in helping parents minimize their child's disfluencies. Different home environments will be discussed in their relation to stuttering as well as the impact that various events have on a young child's speech....more+

Provides new information on the importance of nasal and diaphragmatic breathing and detailed instruction on how to address dysfunctional breathing patterns in children and adults. Learn methods to improve voice projection and the ability to sustain speech, as well as reducing mucus production, coughing, fatigue, and drying of the upper airways....more+

This course incorporates pragmatic social language strategies to guide children with autism and other developmental disabilities to engage in successful face to face conversations including the greeting, bringing up and changing topics, and how to close a conversation....more+

This course will discuss narrative difficulties for children on the autism spectrum, explain narrative types, and present a method of structured narrative teaching to help children with ASD comprehend and retell narratives....more+

Learn an entirely different approach to 'R' remediation. One that will give your students the ability and the confidence to produce any 'R' sound in any context....more+

This course will provide a review of unilateral neglect and common language/communication disorders associated with right hemisphere brain damage. Discussed will be current best practices for treatment of these disorders based on evidence and theories....more+

This comprehensive assessment course is presented by 5 leading experts in the field of speech-language pathology. Included will be both instrumental and non-instrumental diagnostic methods available when assessing a person with dysphagia....more+

Presenters will provide instructions and case studies to assist clinicians in performing, interpreting and developing a dysphagia treatment plan based on the deficits noted during the oral mechanism/cranial nerve assessment....more+

Have you ever "hit a wall" with your articulation caseload? Have you ever felt that you aren?t totally current on technology-based solutions that could help improve your clients' speech outcomes? If so, this course is designed for you....more+

This program gives Speech-Language Pathologists new ideas for developing functional activities to use during therapy or as part of a maintenance program with people with dementia. Creative Connections in Dementia Care is a successful art program for people with dementia....more+

This course advocates for a holistic approach to dementia care and challenges SLPs to enhance their methods of providing person-centered care for individuals who are living with dementia in any setting....more+

This course will present Formal and Informal Procedures for the diagnostic assessment of semantic and form based Word Finding (WF) error patterns....more+

This online course will help speech-language pathologists and audiologists learn important counseling skills for working with clients/patients and their families during challenging interactions....more+

This course is an introduction to telepractice � how to get started, what is required from both the professional and the client, the pros and cons...more+

This course will aid participants in the decision-making process for selecting an augmentative communication system, including five critical components to consider. Both high- and low-tech options are examined, including...more+

This is the sequel to the Level 1 course (see course #e82). This Level 2 course discusses treatment for children on the autism spectrum who use echolalia or who have used echolalia at an earlier stage in their language development....more+

This course will help to fill the information void on ethical decision making in the pediatric setting. When striving for autonomy and the push for clinical beneficence clash, service providers need sound advice based on current best practice....more+

This course will help to fill the information void on ethical decision making when working with the adult population. When striving for autonomy and the push for clinical beneficence clash, service providers need sound advice based on current best practice....more+

When striving for autonomy and the push for clinical beneficence clash, service providers need sound advice based on current best practice. Values, morals and...more+

This workshop is designed to help speech-language pathologists feel more comfortable and more confident in their ability to help individuals who stutter. Presents a comprehensive model of the disorder that can be used to guide both the assessment and treatment process....more+