Presenters: Cheri Fraker, CCC-SLP, CLC & Laura Walbert, CCC-SLP, CLC
This treatment course demonstrates the how-to’s of PreChaining and Food Chaining over time. Learn fun and creative strategies for successfully implementing PreChaining and/or Food Chaining therapy for the child with severe to extreme feeding aversion. Detailed case studies are used to demonstrate from week to week how to help the child and their family make rapid and lasting gains, eat safely, lower anxiety, expand the diet, improve nutritional status, and eat with joy.... more+
"I enjoyed the case studies." C.E. (Oct. 2024)
"Food chaining steps and examples were helpful. I enjoyed the video examples." R.G. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing the importance of removing anxiety during meals with placement of the foods was beneficial. I liked all of the information, and I can even use it with my child at home." J.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Food chaining ideas and sensory play strategies with food incorporated were helpful. I enjoyed the case studies." M.Y. (Aug. 2024)
"All of the information was beneficial. I liked the course format." J.D. (Aug. 2024)
"The Food Chaining rating scale was helpful. Building oral motor skills necessary for chewing and swallowing more textured foods, supporting the child's ability to handle a broader range of textures and flavors." L.G. (Aug. 2024)
"More ideas on how to chain foods that are related to each other was beneficial. I liked that I could complete at my own pace." S.S. (Aug. 2024)
"The entire course was relevant to my daily practice. I enjoyed the straightforward content as well as case study examples." V.S. (Jul. 2024)
"The concept of food chaining and the practical steps for using it in daily practice was beneficial. The course was easy to follow and implement." K.W. (Jul. 2024)
"Learning how to best reduce anxiety centered around new foods was a helpful topic. I liked the number of case studies that allowed different views on how to address food aversions and feeding disorders." M.T. (Jul. 2024)
"Discussing how to do Food Chaining was beneficial. The course was easy to follow." N.W. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial activity examples used during food chaining exercises. I liked the amount of information and real-world examples through case studies." A.S. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the review of the 6 steps that must be considered when analyzing can't, won't, don't. The self-pacing option was great. The case studies were very helpful." J.T. (Jun. 2024)
"The information on food chaining was beneficial." S.M. (May 2024)
"Discussing ratings was helpful. I liked the online format and videos." C.W. (May 2024)
"Adams case study is similar to the patients on my caseload at my outpatient feeding clinic. All of the case examples and the case history at the beginning is going to change the way I practice. It was helpful to know in detail about your tx plan to expand what I am doing in practice for new ideas." A.F. (May 2024)
"I liked the concrete therapy ideas and detailed case studies." M.H. (Apr. 2024)
"I enjoyed the specific case studies and video of therapy." J.V. (Apr. 2024)
"Discussing the basics of food chaining was beneficial." K.G. (Apr. 2024)
"The specific evaluation and treatment examples were helpful. I enjoyed that I could complete it at my own pace and that the speaker was very knowledgeable." M.S. (Mar. 2024)
"Feeding in general- picky eaters was a beneficial topic." D.C. (Mar. 2024)
"Discussing food chaining and how it can apply to children with complex feeding disorders was beneficial. I liked the case studies and videos." B.P. (Mar. 2024)
"Chaining for children with sensory issues was beneficial. The information was relevant and useful. I can start working with students this week." H.M. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the discussion on food chaining therapy and evaluating thoroughly." S.W. (Feb. 2024)
"Following the child's cues and making sure foundational feeding skills are worked on. I enjoyed the presentation and videos!" S.A. (Feb. 2024)
"It was beneficial gathering intake data and tools for the development of TX. I liked the examples of implementation of the tool." S.G. (Feb. 2024)
"I appreciated suggestions for using crumbs as a way to introduce tastes and textures. The case studies were very helpful." W.F. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the therapy tools & clear explanations of how to implement food chaining." T.B. (Feb. 2024)
"Ideas for food chaining and real-life case studies." D.A. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the case studies and practical ideas for treatment." K.H. (Jan. 2024)
"The nutritional aspect of feeding issues was a helpful topic. The information was provided in a clear and understandable way." K.S. (Jan. 2024)
"The comprehensive feeding history, differential diagnosis, and red flags were beneficial to discuss. I liked the strategies to decrease anxiety." N.H. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing the chain order was beneficial." E.P. (Jan. 2024)
"Remembering to take it slow and build up trust and that it's not a race was beneficial. There were several case studies which were great to see different clients." K.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Beneficial case studies for application of food chaining and evaluation materials. I liked that this course was a self-paced online option that had applied information in the form of case studies." J.J. (Jan. 2024)
"The tools provided and examples used were helpful. The case studies were very applicable." N.B. (Jan. 2024)
"The case studies, examples of chaining, and products used to introduce foods were beneficial. I liked the fact I could go at my own pace." K.R. (Jan. 2024)
"Meal-time can be a very frustrating experience for both children and parents. I was surprised to learn how many factors can play a role in whether or not a food or liquid can be tolerated. This course was well organized, and I thought the presenters did a great job explaining the material." M.B. (Jan. 2024)
"I learned what I should be assessing before I start treating. This course was easy to listen to and watch while learning about helping children with eating resistance." N.L. (Dec. 2023)
"Ways to chain liquids, use of Duospoon and other tools to facilitate improved chewing and oral motor skills, ways to make food exploration enjoyable and fun. I love the divided plate with food for "looking" to provide exposure to new foods. Thorough course and provided multiple ways to address feeding skills. The case studies are very helpful." P.T. (Dec. 2023)
"The discussion of the case history, what to look for in the first year of life regarding feeding, as well as keeping a keen eye out for specific difficulties that show a 'can't' that is important to know about the child's feeding profile. I loved all the case examples that served as a basis to go through the food chaining steps." E.T. (Dec. 2023)
"The videos and the examples shown during the sessions were very helpful. The case studies showed a good variety of reactions the kids had to different foods and steps/techniques the SLPs took to help the kids." L.H. (Dec. 2023)
"This course was easy to follow. I enjoyed the food chaining techniques." L.L. (Dec. 2023)
"Food chaining and home training were beneficial topics." K.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked how the presenters can use one preferred food item and expand that one food item to additional types of food that use the preferred food item. The presenters were very detailed. I liked that they used actual clients to explain the food chaining process." E.V. (Nov. 2023)
"The anxiety portion was a beneficial topic. I liked that I could finish the course on my schedule." P.M. (Nov. 2023)
"This course was easy to listen to, and presenters provided great ideas to implement right away. I liked the specific case studies where the presenters gave detailed steps and ideas that they used in therapy. This made it easy to think of new ideas to try in my practice." H.F. (Nov. 2023)
"The individualized eating profile and food chaining examples were beneficial." C.L. (Nov. 2023)
Presenters: Bruce Poburka, PhD, CCC-SLP & Rita Patel, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course provides detailed instruction for clinical use of laryngeal endoscopic imaging – videoendoscopy and videostroboscopy. Content includes definitions, procedures, clinical interpretation, rating practice, and feedback. Included with this course is the interactive VALI-R PDF form. The VALI-R features high quality graphics, pull-down menus, and scrollable text boxes. The PDF format facilitates sharing records, and it may be used with select EMR systems that allow for upload of PDF documents.... more+
"Definitions of the parameters were helpful. Organized information and provided the ability to rate various parameters." A.N. (Oct. 2024)
"I enjoyed all of the information." K.W. (Aug. 2024)
"General ratings and examples were beneficial. I liked the video examples and quiz format." S.B. (Aug. 2024)
"I teach voice and voice disorders at a university. I used the SERF for many years. I learned additional information from this course to use in my course. In addition, students will take this course for a grade in my course. I liked the information and videos. I liked the opportunities to practice." A.V. (Aug. 2024)
"Explanation of each parameter to look for during a stroboscopy was beneficial. I liked that I could watch and complete at my pace." M.S. (Aug. 2024)
"Entire course was applicable. I liked the video practice with feedback." S.P. (Jul. 2024)
"In-depth discussion about VF and different aspects of phonation. Very clear presentation and links well with the test." C.M. (Jul. 2024)
"This course was very easy to follow. I enjoyed the practice screens." L.C. (Jun. 2024)
"The endoscopic ratings were helpful to discuss. The course was easy to follow." G.S. (May. 2024)
"I liked that the course was concise and provided self-assessments." K.C. (May. 2024)
"The breakdown and description of various parameters to observe then providing examples to assess was very helpful. I liked the structure of the information delivery and provision of examples with pause to test one's self before the answers were revealed." J.A. (May. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful! I enjoyed the practice ratings of video footage." K.R. (May. 2024)
"The examples ratings were beneficial. I liked that the course was online." B.M. (May. 2024)
"All of the course was helpful. Clearly structured and systematic." M.S. (Apr. 2024)
"The practical interpretation was beneficial." M.C. (Mar. 2024)
"Learning how to perform assessment was helpful. I liked that the course was quick and the practice videos." M.R. (Mar. 2024)
"The course was clearly presented, with ample information related to different findings on endoscopy or stroboscopy to vocal cord pathologies. It was great that we could pause and review videos before making ratings. The first part was most useful." J.B. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the examples shown." G.F. (Feb. 2024)
"The in-depth information and opportunity for practice was beneficial." M.K. (Jan. 2024)
"Really was struggling with amplitude vs mucosal wave, this course helped. I liked the individual attention to each part of the VALI-R. I am an SLP and a vocology student at Lamar. I used this as supplemental material!" R.M. (Jan. 2024)
"I appreciated the example videos provided for each explanation. The visual component was very helpful for determining proper scoring. I liked how clearly the information was explained; additionally, I liked how each component was connected to possible pathologies that can be observed." M.J. (Jan. 2024)
"I appreciated the clear breakdown of each section. It made the ratings feel less overwhelming. I liked the opportunity to practice with instant feedback." E.E. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the video demos and form handout." S.K. (Jan. 2024)
"The review of the stroboscopic parameters was helpful. I liked the practice slides." J.A. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the practice session." S.Y. (Dec. 2023)
"Rating vertical edges...I have always struggled with that, and this course provided better descriptors. Very organized and thorough in descriptions, relates to clinical significance." E.K. (Dec. 2023)
"The new form with slightly new ways of rating was beneficial. I liked the video examples." E.K. (Dec. 2023)
"The examples and explanations given with feedback were helpful. I liked that this course was self-paced." S.V. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the method of presentation with definitions and clinical implications and then the practice videos for each parameter." A.G. (Dec. 2023)
"The practice and explanations were helpful. I liked the opportunity for practice and feedback." A.D. (Nov. 2023)
"The videos that allowed us to do a rating and then get feedback were beneficial. I liked that the rating form includes pictures for helping with accurate reporting of skilled observations." C.K. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the assessment practice and application. The practice tasks were beneficial." M.A. (Oct. 2023)
"Understanding how to rate mucosal wave. I liked the video examples and feedback." K.M. (Oct. 2023)
"All of it was applicable. I liked the practice videos." J.M. (Aug. 2023)
"Thorough explanation and examples of each aspect of the endo and strobe assessment. Easy to follow course." R.L. (Jul. 2023)
"This course was helpful in understanding how to use stroboscopy and what to look for when evaluating the vocal fold movement. I liked the practice videos presented to help test your skills as they are being taught." A.N. (Jul. 2023)
"It was beneficial going through each section of the VALI-R, with definitions, clinical significance, and opportunity to rate. I liked the practical opportunity to rate actual images." T.B. (Jun. 2023)
"Specific measurements for rating degree of supraglottic deflection and degree of mucosal wave. I liked the VALI-R form itself and will be trying to utilize it at work." J.W. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked all of it. Easy to understand course." S.B. (Jun. 2023)
"The video examples and new VALI Form PDF were beneficial." S.T. (May 2023)
"I found the discussion of and evidence for VALI observations and correlating pathology very helpful and affirming to my current knowledge of voice disorders. I really liked the practice questions and found them to consolidate the rating education." K.B. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked how rating each parameter was presented in a consistent and organized manner. The video examples were very helpful in my learning. I liked that it was delivered online so I could learn at my own pace." R.P. (Apr. 2023)
"This course provided an objective way to evaluate videostroboscopy exams. I liked the videostroboscopy samples with time to make judgments, and comparison of normal vs abnormal." T.A. (Apr. 2023)
"Video examples of normal and abnormal for each of the parameters discussed were beneficial. Vali-R form will help me have a more standardized approach to rating each of my videostrobes." L.C. (Apr. 2023)
"I appreciated the finer detailing of lateral and A/P constriction. Clear and easy to follow along course." A.N. (Mar. 2023)
"The practice portions and VALI R forms were beneficial." A.D. (Mar. 2023)
"Step-by-step explanations with examples for interpretation. I liked the pictures, videos, and detailed descriptions." L.M. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the stroboscopy particularly and the detailed information and testing. Easy to log on and carry out in own CPD time." R.B. (Mar. 2023)
"Precise and concise course. I liked all of it." L.H. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the topic and the handout." M.W. (Feb. 2023)
"Video examples with immediate feedback were beneficial." A.W. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the presentation of the clinical importance of each VALI item rated. And the interactive video sample ratings." J.K. (Jan. 2023)
"Specific and concise definitions of the stroboscopic parameters! These were beneficial for novice and experienced voice clinicians." Z.C. (Jan. 2023)
"A great course that helps with more structure and systematic means for LVS without being overwhelming. I liked the practice with the videos and the forms." Z.C. (Jan. 2023)
"All of it was beneficial. I liked the VALI-R, and I used it to document my most recent videostrobe." A.J. (Jan. 2023)
"Accurate and specific." A.T. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the practice evaluations and amount of detail provided per voice parameter." C.G. (Dec. 2022)
"Clear guided information. I liked the assessment tasks." S.C. (Dec. 2022)
"The organized way to report video stroboscopic information was beneficial." M.V. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the assessments of the laryngeal imaging. It was nice to practice interpreting the videos and images." L.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Clear descriptions of physiological parameters and a guideline of strobe exam protocols. The content was great, and I especially appreciated that I could login and out and complete it at my own pace." C.C. (Nov. 2022)
"Going through the VALI-R with examples was beneficial. I liked the video clips and explanations." V.S. (Nov. 2022)
"Rating of the stroboscopic assessment parameters was a good topic. I liked the practice rating tasks." C.P. (Nov. 2022)
"Great speaker, spoke slowly, paused after each page. Liked the test format." L.B. (Oct. 2022)
"Information was provided clearly, great examples. How to evaluate and mark on the forms was easy to understand and will provide valuable information." K.C. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the endoscopic section and the practice rating section." G.L. (Oct. 2022)
"Clearly defined definitions for each parameter with excellent resources and citations. Organization of the course was highly conducive to learning." S.H. (Oct. 2022)
"Clinical relevance of each area assessed. Missing piece for stroboscopy training." S.J. (Oct. 2022)
"The review of anatomy of voicing was good. I liked the practice with real images." E.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the practice exams with feedback." J.M. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the course format - had detailed explanations." J.S. (Oct. 2022)
"I will be immediately implementing this in our stroboscopy clinic." L.L. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the detail, research citations, videos/examples/explanations." S.D. (Sept. 2022)
"Having a rating scale that I could incorporate was nice." K.S. (Aug. 2022)
"This is the best videostroboscopy assessment rating course I've ever taken. Very useful. Will be able to use this in my practice today! I liked the concise descriptions and the examples of normal versus abnormal that can be found in each rating category. The opportunities to practice with real video samples. Thank you!!" S.M. (Aug. 2022)
"The presentation is nicely paced and readily comprehensible. The opportunity to test your newly acquired skills and then have the results explained during the presentation is invaluable." K.S. (Aug. 2022)
"Thorough course. Easy to access and complete. I liked the discussion of revised VALI form, and detailed explanation of vibratory parameters especially amplitude and mucosal wave." K.A. (Aug. 2022)
"This course is an excellent tutorial, perhaps one of the best I've watched on the subject matter. The information is accurate, also interesting, and not limited to just the mechanics of interpreting endoscopy or stroboscopy." K.S. (Aug. 2022)
"The content of this course was current and beneficial." A.L. (Aug. 2022)
Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP
This course is designed for SLPs to learn more about treating children in early intervention (ages 0-2) and in school settings (ages 3-22) using a telepractice based model. Content will include research foundations supporting the use of telepractice, valuable resources and materials to implement in treatment, collaboration strategies, real videos of treatment, and case studies.... more+
"Discussing telepractice for EI was beneficial. I liked the case studies presented." J.G. (Sep. 2024)
"Research and resources, with great video examples of utilizing teletherapy practices. This course was very direct, clear and easily applicable based on the instructor's resources and examples." S.G. (Jul. 2024)
"I learned more about bluestacks, useful websites, iPad mirroring and parent coaching via teletherapy. I enjoyed the video case studies." D.N. (Jul. 2024)
"I enjoyed the videos of sessions, examples of websites, and video mirroring." A.M. (Jun. 2024)
"I did not know much about teletherapy. Getting to know techniques and also websites was a great help! Good structure, explanations, and real therapy examples." N.F. (May. 2024)
"Resources and examples of sessions were very helpful. I liked the examples of sessions." M.P. (Apr. 2024)
"Telepractice discussion and resources were beneficial. I liked the resources material." A.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Reassurance that Telepractice is a viable first choice for therapy and examples of how it is delivered along with resources for SLPs. I enjoyed the videos, slides, therapy resources, and review of technology available." M.S. (Jan. 2024)
"The similarities between treating a young child and treating a school aged child via telepractice were beneficial. I also found the discussion on specific websites quite beneficial as a resource. I liked that the lecturer discussed telehealth as a viable alternative first and then she progressed into how it is effectively used with young children and with school-aged children. I liked that the course was practical for the therapist that works online, and that she discussed common concerns of the therapists and the facilitator." C.F. (Dec. 2023)
"Practical techniques and ideas. I liked the videos, lists, and examples." E.G. (Dec. 2023)
"The new websites to incorporate were helpful. Reflected that I am on the same path as other professionals when conducting therapy." C.U. (Dec. 2023)
"Very informative course. I enjoyed learning about the assets available for telepractice. Thankful for the video sessions to view." A.H. (Nov. 2023)
"I found it very helpful when presenter addressed the use of standardized tests, stating that standardized scores should be reported, but rather a description of the child’s performance. The videos of therapy sessions were very helpful." J.B. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the examples of websites available for telepractice activities. I enjoyed the therapy videos." A.F. (Nov. 2023)
"I was very interested in how to provide telepractice to children younger than 3 years of age, and the suggestions were extremely helpful. The videos of therapy were also very helpful." P.R. (Nov. 2023)
"The list of resources and getting to see videos of actual therapy were beneficial. I liked that I have concrete resources that I can seek out and begin to use." L.G. (Sep. 2023)
"Use of interactive online materials was beneficial. I liked the practicality of this course." R.R. (Jul. 2023)
"The importance of parent participation was a beneficial topic. And that I can use teletherapy in early intervention." S.A. (May 2023)
"I found the whole discussion beneficial for my practice. The speaker was good, and the videos were useful." W.F. (Apr. 2023)
"The resource list of websites was beneficial, and I liked the cost and fact that I could take course on my own time." A.C. (Mar. 2023)
"The early intervention parent coaching model was beneficial. I liked the websites given for materials and the video examples." M.G. (Jan. 2023)
"Resources to use in telepractice. I liked the new ideas." A.F. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the therapy session examples. Knowledge of the use of iPADs and websites for teletherapy was helpful." L.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Great presenter." M.W. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the analysis of therapeutic goals and materials used in case studies." P.P. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the real-time demonstrations between SLP and patient." P.G. (Oct. 2022)
"The case studies as well as the discussion on different resources available for telepractice were the most valuable to me. I enjoyed the opportunity to work through the course at my own pace." M.F. (Oct. 2022)
"The presenter did a fantastic job of delivering the course in an engaging and effective manner." M.F. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the free websites and the questions and answers portion." J.N. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the suggested websites with therapy materials. Gave ideas for student participation and ways to help students interact." C.L. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the examples and samples. Good coverage of telepractice." C.D. (Aug. 2022)
"Good concrete examples - I liked the activity ideas." J.A. (July 2022)
"I liked the list of materials and websites to use during therapy." T.A. (June 2022)
"Course was easy to comprehend and apply to practice. I liked the resources mentioned." E.R. (June 2022)
"I liked everything in this course, especially the early intervention teletherapy example." A.D. (May 2022)
"Very applicable ideas for someone considering telepractice." R.M. (May 2022)
"I liked hearing about the research into how effective teletherapy is. I did not realize how effective it was compared to traditional, in-person therapy. I really liked the video examples showing how teletherapy was given to both an EI client, as well as a school-age client. Seeing the therapy being modeled for me was helpful as I have not yet provided teletherapy. Seeing the videos gave me the confidence that I could provide teletherapy if the opportunity presented itself." A.L. (Mar. 2022)
"References to technologies available was beneficial." J.M. (Feb. 2022)
"Great list of resources! Loved the actual videos! Nice review of the literature." K.K. (Jan. 2022)
"Liked the summary of research on teletherapy - very interesting. Love to hear that most studies indicate advantages for telehealth over in person." T.A. (Jan. 2022)
"I appreciated her highlighting some of her favorite resources - both free and paid." A.F. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the examples of teletherapy in action and resource suggestions." N.W. (Dec. 2021)
"She was able to simply show the difference of in person and live video and how they are both effective." M.R. (Dec. 2021)
"It gave some actual resources that therapists can use during sessions." K.H. (Dec. 2021)
"I was needing this because we have a ton of younger clients that the families want teletherapy due to Covid. This was very helpful." B.F. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked the discussion and demonstrations of approaches to setting up for telepractice and I liked hearing the results of the most current research." J.C. (Sept. 2021)
"The speaker did well at explaining each area thoroughly. Was easy to follow along and remain engaged for the session." S.Q. (Jun 2021)
"I liked the examples for different websites that she uses for Telepractice. The LING 6 Sound test boomcards were informational!" M.H. (Jun 2021)
"I liked the videos of actual sessions, the suggestions on how to find appropriate materials for telepractice and then examples on how to incorporate parents into planning." C.L. (Jun 2021)
"I liked watching the Early Intervention videos because it demonstrated how to keep the clients engaged in therapy." E.F. (Jun 2021)
"The research and case studies will be a good source of dialogue with caregivers." K.C. (Jun 2021)
Presenter: Chris Gaskill, MM, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course was designed for SLPs with the following levels of voice management experience: new clinicians who need additional training on the fundamental principles of voice management; clinicians who infrequently see voice clients; and for experienced clinicians who never received intensive training on managing voice disorders. Topics include: physiology and acoustics of the vocal mechanism, Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) techniques, how to care for the vocal instrument, and voice care myths.... more+
"Clear and concise information that will help with the occasional voice patient I see in the SNF setting." S.M. (Oct. 2024)
"Vocal care was a helpful topic. The information provided was comprehensive." Y.L. (Oct. 2024)
"Cup phonation benefits were beneficial to discuss. I liked the videos and demonstrations." K.K. (Sep. 2024)
"I loved this course. It really felt like brand new information, and I found it all fascinating. I got out a cup and a straw and was practicing SOVT techniques just to see how they worked. Great course, I definitely recommend it." S.B. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the review of techniques." L.L. (Jul. 2024)
"I appreciated how well Dr. Gaskill organized the course. This course is very detailed with excellent foundational information such as the acoustics of voice, as well as the physiology and anatomy of the vocal tract. Dr. Gaskill included excellent videos of the vocal tract illustrating vocalization of various speech sound productions. Also included in the presented visuals were representations of healthy vocal structures in comparison to vocal structures with noted pathologies. Also included were very practical therapeutic vocal techniques such as SOVT and how to implement those methods and best practices." A.B. (Jul. 2024)
"The presenter was very nice and gave simple explanations." G.B. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the demonstration of how to use SOVT in practice." R.G. (Apr. 2024)
"I enjoyed the Semi Occluded Vocal Tract techniques and the ease of the course." C.W. (Mar. 2024)
"SOVT was beneficial, and I enjoyed the entire course. Excellent presenter." E.B. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked that I could go at my own pace, the review of the physiology, and SOVT exercises." K.P. (Feb. 2024)
"The course was clear and concise with practical information and an engaging presenter. Information about SOVT and how to use it / progress through it with patients." A.P. (Jan. 2024)
"Great refresher course for voice for me! I work in a SNF setting and occasionally work with voice patients. Part 3 will probably be the most useful for me in my setting. Very comprehensive course! I enjoyed reviewing the voice mechanism, learning about SOVT, and getting the latest research on caring for the voice." L.D. (Jan. 2024)
"The vocal techniques were helpful. I liked the review of voice and voice production." C.L. (Jan. 2024)
"Very practical, applicable treatment and educational counseling techniques were given throughout. Very evidence-based material was presented. Really appreciated the foundational information for why these techniques work for clients. Great interlinking between application and foundational knowledge. This is a true course for a clinician. The course was very densely packed with research, evidence, examples, case studies, current topics/trends, etc." J.H. (Jan. 2024)
"Explanation of SOVTs and use of their progression. I liked that the course was online and easy to follow." J.D. (Dec. 2023)
"I can use most of these therapies tomorrow." S.C. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the discussion on myths. Easy approach to technical aspects." J.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the specific treatment techniques with examples/models." C.H. (Dec. 2023)
"LOVED PRAAT. Loved the Singing under MRI. A talented instructor who took the "EDGE" out of learning speech science. Current digital abilities with videos make learning so much easier than on sound spectrogram (the original one!)." C.S. (Dec. 2023)
"The information about SOVTs, particularly cup phonation, was beneficial. I had not yet heard of cup phonation, and it makes perfect sense for bridging the technique in phonation in the classic straw SOVT exercises to real speech tasks. I also learned a lot about vocal health and appreciated evidence-based information; many myths still abound, as I learned!" E.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Very applicable material, with information and techniques that can be used right away. This course was very organized, and the presenter did an excellent job of describing the material clearly. Excellent analogies to improve understanding and memory of the information!" E.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The techniques in this course were beneficial." P.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Excellent presentation by knowledgeable presenter with superior teaching ability. Speech science and formant education were helpful. The course was convenient and self-paced." S.S. (Nov. 2023)
"The therapy techniques were beneficial. The info was very useful for the pts I am treating at this time." B.O. (Nov. 2023)
"All the information was good." M.E. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the clear review on the function of the voice and practical clinical tools." D.L. (Sep. 2023)
"Interesting and easy-to-follow lecture for this specific information." J.T. (Sep. 2023)
"I found the straw and cup techniques helpful. I really enjoyed the refresher on vocal production and updated information on vocal care." S.Q. (Sep. 2023)
"SOVT therapy and straw and cup phonation exercises were helpful. The instructor presents the material in a very accessible way." J.K. (Aug. 2023)
"I loved his speaking style, the examples given, and the SOVT information." K.B. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the demonstrations of the SOVT and cup phonation exercises. SOVT and care of our voice were beneficial to discuss." A.J. (Jul. 2023)
"This was all very good information that I will implement." T.S. (May 2023)
"Knowing how to implement SOVT techniques, including straw phonation with and without water resistance as well as cup phonation was beneficial. When presenter explained topics, he did so clearly with an excellent balance of "remember this from graduate school" and "this may be new information". Dr. Gaskill is one of the best online speakers I have taken classes under, given his rate of delivery, details provided, and blend of targeted information for experienced and new clinicians." J.M. (May 2023)
"All topics were great. Very informative course." P.B. (Apr. 2023)
"Wonderful overview. Information on both theory and therapy was most interesting. All of the sections were great." S.H. (Apr. 2023)
"The presenter was clearly very knowledgeable, and everything was quite easy to understand. I liked hearing real voice samples. The topic of semi-occluded vocal tract exercises and the progression from most occluded to least occluded was beneficial." C.V. (Mar. 2023)
"Good information. The presenter was easy to follow." B.M. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the review of anatomy and physiology, SOVT, and vocal hygiene myths/realities. Liked the presenter's thoroughness and expertise. Cited current research. Course laid out well." M.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the videos, demonstrations, and focus on therapy skills. And the SOVT hierarchy." B.R. (Feb. 2023)
"Basis of phonation and rationale for exercises. I liked the comprehensiveness of course." M.G. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the demonstrations of the techniques." T.L. (Feb. 2023)
"Discussion of SOVT was beneficial. I liked the way the speaker presented his information." A.J. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the overview of SOVT and vocal maintenance myths debunked. Clear instruction for inexperienced voice clinician, great examples, achievable action points to begin therapy confidently." T.C. (Jan. 2023)
"Treatment techniques were beneficial. I liked the demonstration of therapy techniques." S.W. (Jan. 2023)
"I really liked the visual demonstrations." C.O. (Jan. 2023)
"Everything was really useful and especially the very practical examples of techniques. This course was so interesting. I loved it all." S.G. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the vocal hygiene myths/realities. Therapy interventions were beneficial." A.P. (Dec. 2022)
"Learning what does and does not appear to affect the voice. I liked the format and the visuals." J.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the treatment techniques and anatomy review." C.G. (Dec. 2022)
"I needed a refresher on voice for my knowledge and also for helping treat voice patients in my inpatient setting. I need treatment options that are EB. The presenter and his examples during the course including videos and charts - really helped with my understanding." S.S. (Dec. 2022)
"Interesting presentation; good examples. I liked the discussion of SOVT and vocal hygiene." J.S. (Dec. 2022)
"Intervention and caring for the vocal instrument. I liked the demonstration of intervention techniques and citing best practices and current research." L.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Such a great review of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal tract! I appreciated revisiting the "old myths" and revising my narrative around them. I loved the creative visuals and examples of different vocal styles and uses. The instructor was clearly very knowledgeable." J.K. (Nov. 2022)
"This presentation and the presenter were excellent!! Actual samples of therapy and reference to other therapy options." K.G. (Nov. 2022)
"New treatments and demonstrations of techniques. Good pacing, depth of knowledge of the instructor." P.L. (Nov. 2022)
"Gave me a great review of vocal physiology and new sources for greater therapeutic choices. The ability to pause and review as needed was nice." L.M. (Nov. 2022)
"The video demonstrations on SOVT were beneficial." V.B. (Nov. 2022)
"It is very convenient and I can watch the videos on my own time. I liked the therapy and voice analysis." N.R. (Nov. 2022)
"The presenter is very easy to follow. Good mix of format and layout of content." G.S. (Nov. 2022)
"I appreciated the practical treatment demonstrations and the ways that Chris tied objective data to treatment decisions. It was a good review and update to my voice treatment skill set." S.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Good review of voice anatomy. I liked the SOVT exercises." M.K. (Oct. 2022)
"I'm a semi-professional singer (high soprano) and this information was really excellent and I will put it into immediate use. Chris's presentation was straightforward with good content and very helpful graphics. Thanks for the education Chris! He is a natural teacher." E.B. (Oct. 2022)
"The demonstrations and illustrations were excellent. I liked the discussion about pitch and SOVT techniques. Speaker spoke clearly and slowly enough to take notes." L.H. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the application of voice therapy techniques because I can use these immediately. Cup phonation was a new concept for me. It seems like a beneficial transition step that will really help patients to apply SOVT to actual conversation." T.C. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the specific examples of SOVT (demonstrations) along with current information re: vocal hygiene." M.B. (Sept. 2022)
"The SOVT info was great. I use that technique but needed to know more about it." M.B. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked that this course was practical and can apply to treatment. I liked the sections on SOVT and vocal health maintenance." K.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I enjoyed all the refreshers and updated evidence based information on caring for the vocal instrument." H.K. (Aug. 2022)
"Great presentation!" M.C. (July 2022)
"The format and flow of the course were good." E.I. (July 2022)
"Good explanation of semi-occluded techniques to use. Great presentation style and information provided." E.S. (June 2022)
"Very clearly presented. Practical, evidence based treatment options." S.D. (June 2022)
"Great review for an oldie like me and the information presented can easily be described to clients." C.R. (June 2022)
"New therapy techniques that I can try, and also dispelling myths we thought were correct." L.S. (June 2022)
"Great information and instructions." C.B. (June 2022)
"Practical information; therapy demo; excellent organization of the course. I liked the SOVT techniques, breakdown of how to change vocal quality (source/filter), vocal register discussion (muscles used), the concept of daily dose... ALL of it, really!" L.A. (May 2022)
"I liked the SOVT techniques, speech science review, and the fun examples." R.M. (May 2022)
"Loved the demonstrations for therapy practice. I learned a lot about a topic that is difficult for me." R.G. (May 2022)
"Discussing therapy techniques for voice impairments such as a paralyzed vocal fold will be beneficial to my practice. I liked the examples and visuals to help clarify information." L.M. (Apr. 2022)
"The instructor was both informative and interesting and related topics to everyday practice." R.P. (Mar. 2022)
"Very thorough, visuals and audio examples." C.P. (Feb. 2022)
"The review of anatomy was a nice introduction, and the most recent therapy techniques that are used to obtain patient participation in therapeutic activities were demonstrated very effectively." J.B. (Feb. 2022)
"Clear and concise presentation of knowledge with great demonstrations! The content was excellent and presented in a user-friendly method!" M.M. (Feb. 2022)
"Presenter was very knowledgeable and gave good demonstrations." C.M. (Jan. 2022)
"The presenter offered clear examples of treatment techniques." A.C. (Jan. 2022)
"The instructor gave a very good overview and description of many aspects of voice and voice therapy. I enjoy having a fresh understanding of the voice so I will be ready when working with patients with voice problems. The handouts were informative and will serve as a good resource. I am glad he talked about the aging voice!" K.S. (Jan. 2022)
"I will utilize the vocal hygiene recommendations for my therapy sessions. I appreciated a thorough refresher in anatomy and physiology of the larynx prior to the additional material provided." L.M. (Dec. 2021)
"Excellent presenter with good handouts. Loved the explanation of the physics and rationale for all recommendations. Loved the range of practical advice - very thorough and helpful." E.S. (Dec. 2021)
"Dr. Gaskell did an amazing job presenting the course material with multiple modes of explanation." J.C. (Dec. 2021)
"The analogies helped me understand physics involved. I also liked the examples and videos." M.T. (Nov. 2021)
"The instructor was able to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand- I loved all the analogies he used, helped the concepts to stick better." K.W. (Nov. 2021)
"The presenter was very knowledgeable and used demonstrations to convey his points." C.E. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the practical examples employed by the instructor that helped me to better understand concepts being taught." L.B. (Nov. 2021)
"The review of anatomy and physiology review of vocal maintenance discussion of vocal maintenance myths/updates was beneficial for my daily practice. The speaker was very clear and confident." S.L. (Oct. 2021)
"The basic information presented re: voice was beneficial. I liked the overall reminder of vocal parameters." D.H-G (Sept. 2021)
"I specifically will utilize the suggestions for caring for vocal folds and vocal health maintenance. I appreciated the visual charts and films used to describe various aspects of the vocal tract and techniques." K.D. (Aug. 2021)
"The discussion of SOVT techniques and description of hierarchy of SOVT outline were very good." S.H. (Aug. 2021)
"Semi occluded vocal tract exercises and review of how to produce voice were good." C.P. (Aug. 2021)
"The review of physiology was helpful as was the content about caring for one's voice. I also enjoyed the SOVT demonstrations. The presenter's pacing was good and I like how he related concepts to other background knowledge (e.g., Bernoulli effect)." J.K. (Aug. 2021)
"Every area was important, but the treatment methods and explanation as to how and why they work was just as important due to the physics behind them. I liked the mix of theoretical and practical information on voice production, treatment, and vocal hygiene. The videos of the artificial larynx with sound maker was so amazing that I showed them to my 18 year old daughter, who will be majoring in medical laboratory sciences when she goes to college this fall. The presenter had a good mix of quantitative and practical experience to share." E.F. (Aug. 2021)
"Specific SOVT exercises and discussion regarding facts/myths of vocal care are beneficial for my practice." D.B. (July 2021)
"All segments were very beneficial especially the examples of voice therapy techniques." M.H. (July 2021)
"The very clear explanations of A& P a with analogies, demonstrations, and videos, as well as the explanations and demonstrations of training hierarchy will be beneficial for my daily practice. Very clear instruction. Wish I had had such good teaching in my graduate voice class! I appreciate information bout vocal dosimeter and other current assessment and treatment tools." E.L. (July 2021)
"Therapy Techniques and the age old arguments about caffeine, carbonation etc. were good for my practice. I liked that I could do it when I had time. I loved his use of videos and examples. It was also helpful that he is a trained singer." R.VN (July 2021)
"SOVT explanation and suggested exercises are beneficial for my practice. I enjoyed the ease of access, presenter did a very good job." G.M. (July 2021)
Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP
This course outlines how to implement early intervention in the telepractice setting. It will cover issues related to the research supporting telepractice for early intervention, identifying appropriate models of intervention for EI telepractice, and discuss potential ... more+
"The video example and website ideas were helpful. I liked the course pace." K.B. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the sample video." K.S. (Jul. 2024)
"Online resources to use in EI telepractice were beneficial." H.M. (Jun. 2024)
"The video was helpful and I liked the resources provided." M.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Discussing telepractice in general, which I've been considering was beneficial. I liked that the course explained telepractice in general and specific terms." J.K. (Mar. 2024)
"All of the content was useful. I enjoyed the live session." J.C. (Mar. 2024)
"Research for the efficacy of telepractice. I liked that the course was quick." M.D. (Feb. 2024)
"The EI telepractice session and resources for actual sessions were beneficial." D.Z. (Feb. 2024)
"The research examples of the effectiveness of telepractice with EI population were beneficial. I loved the examples of materials for therapy sessions, as well as the tips on how to go about joint planning with the families throughout sessions / in between sessions." J.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the video where I was able to observe the treatment session." K.S. (Dec. 2023)
"The examples for treatment and assessment were helpful." K.P. (Dec. 2023)
"I found the activities and apps most beneficial. I liked the video with the demonstration of a session." C.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed walking through ways to use online resources. The resources and tools available for teletherapy were helpful." A.M. (Nov. 2023)
"Practical course. The setup of the teletherapy session was beneficial." M.P. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the video modeling. The POWR method and pre-planning/joint planning ideas were beneficial." S.C. (Nov. 2023)
"Very relevant course. I liked the video of real sessions and suggestions for therapy ideas." R.R. (Oct. 2023)
"The video session of an SLP conducting teletherapy with a client was most helpful. I liked the websites, games, and resources." J.K. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the online resources and confirmed the efficacy of online early intervention." R.R. (Jul. 2023)
"How to parent coach. I loved seeing the video of the SLP in action." C.R. (Jul. 2023)
"All the ideas for use in early intervention for children birth-5 were beneficial. Even though the course was designed for E.I., I liked that many of the ideas can be applied to toddlers & preschoolers." J.W. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked all topics. Video example of a telepractice session was beneficial." A.G. (Jul. 2023)
"I loved the videos shared plus the useful resources and showing how to use them. All useful and applicable for ease of use in my sessions." T.W. (Jun. 2023)
"Teletherapy in early intervention was beneficial. I liked that everything was provided." D.J. (May 2023)
"I liked the resources found in this course." K.F. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked that we were given many resources and ideas to use in our own sessions, and seeing an example of successful teletherapy." K.G. (Mar. 2023)
"The video of a telehealth session was incredibly helpful for understanding how to put the concepts into practice. I liked the pace, the content, and the video example." M.T. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked all of it. The therapy session was beneficial." R.M. (Jan. 2023)
"I like how she gave specific references to use in therapy and the study by Douglas, Nordquist, Kammes, and Gerd hypothesizing that online delivery would increase participation and treatment outcomes." J.C. (Jan. 2023)
"Learning elements of parent coaching was beneficial. I liked the video example of a session that included parent coaching." E.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I enjoyed the video examples of an actual teletherapy session." F.C. (Dec. 2022)
"The resources were very helpful. I loved that I was able to see how the speech therapist demonstrated a teletherapy session. The practicals were very helpful." M.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Good videos and resources." D.R. (Dec. 2022)
"The parent coaching segment was very beneficial to me. And all the online resources that the presenter recommended." S.F. (Dec. 2022)
"Tips on collaborating with interpreters and information on cultural differences. All of it was helpful!" C.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked that the presenter provided the audience with many different websites to use in telepractice." T.O. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked how speaker emphasized the importance of the environment for early intervention in teletherapy. The sample video was also informative and helpful." L.J. (Nov. 2022)
"I would recommend this course." S.C. (Nov. 2022)
"Course was very informative. I liked viewing the sample telepractice session." M.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I loved watching the telepractice video, and the discussion regarding websites and apps to use in therapy sessions." A.B. (Sept. 2022)
"Loved seeing the actual footage of a therapy session. I will use the resources shown and recommended at the end!" S.S. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the video demonstration." E.S. (Aug. 2022)
"I enjoyed the example of the teletherapy session." H.W. (July 2022)
"The flow and format of the course was excellent." D.M. (June 2022)
"The use of the telepractice therapy video was very helpful. The list of apps and online games was also very helpful." C.R. (Apr. 2022)
"Presenter was well spoken. Outline of course was in good sequence and relevant context. Resources were helpful; prep with parents is crucial." C.C. (Mar. 2022)
"How to incorporate parents into the session was helpful. I liked the resources to use, and the video of an actual telesession." D.D. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked that it was direct to the point and teaches the clinician ways on how to apply skills and generate ideas in EI setting. Liked viewing the sample of a speech therapy session and analyzing what the clinician did and the strategies and activities used for the session." K.M. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked learning how to use telepractice effectively with younger clients. Watching the video session and how coaching was incorporated into the activities." T.C. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the explanation of the POWR method. The course was very easy to follow, and I like that we were able to watch a teletherapy session in action." L.V. (Jan. 2022)
"Incorporating the parent coaching into the therapy process was helpful. Course was relatable to what I am currently doing." R.K. (Jan. 2022)
"Technical guidelines and suggestions for specific equipment to have on hand was beneficial." G.T. (Jan. 2022)
"This course offered a lot of good ideas for keeping a child engaged during virtual sessions." J.W. (Dec. 2021)
"The list of resources for online material to use in therapy sessions was beneficial." M.A. (Dec. 2021)
"The intervention video was what I liked best." K.R. (Nov. 2021)
"For me the most beneficial point is how to achieve the participation and engagement of the parents during the session. I liked the videos and the collaboration of the family during the sessions." R.C. (Oct. 2021)
"The numerous resources that were shared will be a big help if we ever have to return to virtual therapy. The video of the tele-therapy session was great to see and gave wonderful models for working with the child and parent." C.S. (Oct. 2021)
"The research indicating that toddlers learn novel words from live interaction & live video chats over prerecorded was beneficial for my daily practice. The sample session gave me a lot of ideas about dos and don'ts" A.W. (Sept. 2021)
"Overall advice on administering early intervention via telepractice was good." A.C. (Sept. 2021)
"The assessments, screeners and website with the apps were very helpful. The speaker was very thoughtful and organized in the layout of this course. The actual telehealth session was interesting." K.C. (Sept. 2021)
"The framework for parent coaching is still GREAT! I saw it in the AAC in Teletherapy course and seeing it again makes it even more useful. Seeing the framework in action with the recorded therapy sessions. Learning about the OwlieBoo and Happy Clicks sites. I have not heard of those. Other shared resources." R.L. (Aug. 2021)
"I enjoyed the treatment video. It was a great model of early intervention telepractice." G.H. (May 2021)
“I specifically liked the video example and discussion after. The provision of resources was helpful also.” S.B. (Feb. 2021)
“Very helpful information. I like how she went through each website to demonstrate some of the good activities. I appreciate the frank discussion with the parent and therapist. It was a very comprehensive course for just 60 minutes! It takes a lot to make a good tele-practice session with little ones and their families, and the presenter did a very nice job of adding in all of these pieces -- planning session, objectives, working with parent as partner, similar toys at home and with therapist, on-line early activities and books, routine of "bye" song, etc.” S.B. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Kimberly Sanzo, MS, CCC-SLP
This course is intended for speech-language pathologists who work with children who may have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It will address the effects of negative childhood experiences, such as abuse and neglect, on language and cognitive development.... more+
"Beneficial understanding of the brain anatomy affected by abuse and neglect. The presenter was very knowledgeable; had lots of factual information." E.J. (Oct. 2024)
"Updated research on the effects of neglect was beneficial as they pertained to specific speech/language outcomes. I liked the depth of information presented." C.S. (Oct. 2024)
"I found the whole presentation beneficial to my daily practice as I work with many families who experience difficulties due to lower socioeconomic status. I liked that it was straight-forward and easy to follow." O.B. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing how ACE's impact language development was beneficial." K.W. (Sep. 2024)
"The facts of how maltreatment affects the children and how we can help a child be resilient and how we can help the parents were beneficial to discuss. I liked the handouts that the presenter gave to us." L.M. (Aug. 2024)
"The case studies were very helpful with understanding the significance of how language development is impacted by maltreatment of children. I liked the description of ACES and how it relates to adverse childhood experiences. The resource material was helpful. The importance of SLP's working with children to understand how home life can impact language development." T.M. (Jun. 2024)
"The emphasis placed on play as it relates to early learning was helpful. I enjoyed the thorough manner in which the topic was discussed." B.R. (Apr. 2024)
"Understanding how this can impact our kids who did not have hearing aids from an early age. I felt like this course was very evidence-based." K.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Relating this topic to therapy was beneficial. I liked discussing the differentiation between abuse and neglect." S.D. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the pacing, and I found the course to be informative. I was particularly interested in learning more about ACES." M.B. (Dec. 2023)
"The specifics of communicative and cognitive areas affected by maltreatment were helpful. I enjoyed the specific study results provided." L.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Thank you for consolidating so much current research on the topic of maltreatment effects on children. I have long seen its effects in the population that I've served, and now I have scientific studies to support my therapy findings. I currently work at a private outpatient pediatric clinic where I am a big proponent of parent involvement in their child's therapy and having the parents actively participate in the therapy sessions, carryover at home, etc. Now, I have lots of resources to cite to show the significance of parent involvement, early intervention, etc. Thank you! Wonderful presenter! I very much enjoyed listening to her speak." A.H. (Nov. 2023)
"All of this course was beneficial. I liked the studies and specific references." C.S. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the entire course. Discussing caregiver neglect was beneficial." R.S. (Nov. 2023)
"I now have a better understanding of what neglect is and how it affects children. This course was not judgmental and only presented facts which makes it easier for me to view families in this way to support them." J.Y. (Sep. 2023)
"The difference between maltreatment, abuse, and neglect was very informational. I liked the pace that the presenter was speaking and that she did not read right off the slides, making me more engaged in the content and in writing my notes." N.P. (Aug. 2023)
"Discussion of brain changes in children who are in abusive situations was beneficial. Affirmation of the need for developing rapport." A.S. (Jul. 2023)
"Informative course. Easy to follow." J.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Very straightforward information. The topic on neurological differences in children who experience maltreatment was beneficial." L.G. (Apr. 2023)
"With the seemingly increased causes of neglect and abuse of our students, it's helpful to have more fundamental knowledge as to what to consider and to take into account while working with these students. Also, keeping in mind that these children are experiencing STRUCTURAL effects from the experienced maltreatment." M.B. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the organization and clarity of this course." S.G. (Mar. 2023)
"Learning the impact of neglect on language development was beneficial." P.F. (Feb. 2023)
"This course was very beneficial and in my opinion imperative for any SLP working with children. Laying out specifically how a child's home life and/or background can so significantly affect their brain development is something that all SLPs should know and be cognizant of." A.D. (Feb. 2023)
"The entire course was beneficial. I liked the speaker." G.B. (Feb. 2023)
"The presenter was easy to understand and laid out the information in a way that made it easy to understand and retain." A.D. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the topic. This whole course was beneficial." W.F. (Feb. 2023)
"Understanding the effects on specific areas of language was beneficial. I liked the specific information on what is affected in language areas due to maltreatment and how I can plan my intervention." M.E. (Dec. 2022)
"Learning how neglect and mistreatment impacts cognitive development was beneficial." A.M. (Oct. 2022)
"Very informative with specific details on neurological, cognitive, linguistic, social emotional effects particularly of neglect. Interesting relationship between play, all of the above factors, and potential for criminal violence in young adults." J.B. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked learning the specific impacts trauma had on language skills." L.S. (Sept. 2022)
"Well paced, informative, well researched. Learning ways to support neglected clients." E.B. (July 2022)
"I liked the comprehensiveness of the course in the one-hour time span. And learning areas of language development to observe to help a child who may have experienced maltreatment." H.W. (July 2022)
"Good pace and the information was presented clearly. It was beneficial learning how early intervention can help these students as well as the areas of language primarily affected." K.C. (May 2022)
"I liked the importance of play, early intervention, and positive supportive relationships." J.P. (Feb. 2022)
"All the content was great. Learning how neglect affects the child's neurological development and defining the importance of play in intervention was beneficial." J.G. (Dec. 2021)
"Course was very detailed. I'm now considering how maltreatment could contribute to language deficits I've observed with my patients." S.S. (Dec. 2021)
"Lots of new information I was unaware of, particularly on brain development." L.M. (Dec. 2021)
"So informative and really eye opening how ACEs impact the brain. The direct connection/impact between ACEs and language development makes sense with the students I work with." H.A. (Dec. 2021)
"The course was very easy to listen to. The pace of her speaking was perfect." J.M. (Dec. 2021)
"The entire course is beneficial to understanding what many of out clients may be facing and how it impacts their language and development. It was very succinct and nicely organized." J.W. (Dec. 2021)
“I liked the way it placed maltreatment into categories which were something I had not specifically considered. It was just all under the umbrella of 'abuse' in my mind.” F.G. (Dec. 2021)
"I really liked that the presenter shared her experiences about having to change treatment sessions to meet the needs of her students." J.M. (Nov. 2021)
"The implications presented in this course were useful to me in my daily work. Not only will it help me with intervention, but also with the strategies that I can provide to families and caregivers. It was all very informative. The course had a nice balance of research, brain development, and useful strategies." G.E. (Oct. 2021)
“Well organized presentation that was concise and to the point. The speaker was excellent with a thorough presentation that was very much appreciated.” J.T. (Sept. 2021)
“The research studies helped me understand the impact of ACE in overall language development. It was short and to the point. Easy to understand and relevant references to research.” M.O. (Aug. 2021)
"I enjoyed the discussion on the evidence behind forming positive relationships with our students. As an SLP, we genuinely care about our clients and want to make them feel safe and supported, but I have not given much thought as to the evidence that supports why our rapport with our clients is so important to the client’s development and even therapy goals." E.G. (Jul. 2021)
"I found the importance of simply talking to our children & the neurological structural information interesting. It had a lot of information and used a lot of studies to emphasize how harmful maltreatment can be." J.R. (Jul. 2021)
"The information regarding the effect of neglect versus physical abuse was most beneficial. I liked the good information that was supported by several studies. It was a very good course!" S.D. (Jun. 2021)
"Going over the importance of play in working with children with ACEs was most beneficial. I liked the content related to areas of the brain impacted by maltreatment." T.V. (May 2021)
"Easy to follow course filled with practical and useful information!" G.J. (May 2021)
"I was so pleased to gain such a volume of information about how to address the language/cognitive/social effects of neglect on young children. Although much of the content did not surprise me, it provided me with a more organized way to prioritize goals in my work with at-risk communication impaired children and their parents in the clinical setting. I most appreciated the pace of presentation, published studies to back up treatment plans, and a positive spin on treatment. I was especially pleased to see that so much detail and practical recommendation could fit into a one-hour presentation. Well done!" P.H. (Apr. 2021)
"Presentation was well-paced, and the presenter had a pleasant, calming voice. The topic is an issue that I have seen increase over the years, and one relevant to today's practice." R.G. (Mar. 2021)
Presenter: Tina Babajanians, MS, CCC-SLP
This course explores voice management across the gender spectrum, with a focus on methods and strategies to alter voice characteristics. Participants will learn how to approach consultation, assessment, generalization, maintenance, and vocal hygiene.... more+
"Discussing transgender voice in general was helpful. Very informative course." E.B. (Oct. 2024)
"Feminine and masculine voice characteristics were beneficial to discuss. I liked that I could take the course at my own pace in my home." A.R. (Sep. 2024)
"Techniques were helpful. I liked the ease of execution." C.W. (Sep. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss what therapy looks like." S.L. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing characteristics and body language of female and male was beneficial." B.W. (Sep. 2024)
"Definitions were beneficial, and I liked the course pace." E.C. (Sep. 2024)
"I appreciated learning about the different facets of "female" and "male" voice and communication. It spans much more than just pitch. For example, nonverbal cues, resonance, intonation, etc. The speaker was knowledgeable, provided real life examples, and the course pace was perfect." K.C. (Sep. 2024)
"All of the information was very helpful in supporting me in my pursuit to provide high-quality care for this patient population. I enjoyed the material covered and the structure of the course." L.E. (Aug. 2024)
"Vocal feminization strategies were helpful. The course was clear and practical." A.H. (Aug. 2024)
"I do not work with voice transitions in my daily practice but hope to volunteer and help the local community and this course was helpful towards that goal. This course was a good comprehensive 101 for this subject." S.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Techniques to change pitch and appropriate apps were beneficial. The speaker was knowledgeable and personable." J.P. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the treatment information. I was familiar with the instructor and liked more elaboration on TG voice." W.V. (May. 2024)
"Beneficial discussion of masc vs fem patterns in all areas of speech and strategies to use in therapy." K.D. (May. 2024)
"Gender Affirming Voice Exploration! I loved the test afterward and how the course really gave a comprehensive framework for this type of work!" J.T. (May. 2024)
"Pitch and body language information were both helpful. This was very comprehensive and informative." C.W. (Apr. 2024)
"Therapy ideas and assessment ideas were beneficial. Easy to use ideas including links and app suggestions." B.B. (Apr. 2024)
"The additional resources for phrases and sentences to practice; also to intentionally screen all areas of SLP were beneficial. I enjoyed how relatable the course is." K.H. (Mar. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss how to teach resonance and expand pitches by utilizing pitch strategies and body language and how to assist clients better with using resonance strategies to obtain the voice that best aligns with their goals. I enjoyed the recommendations in order to further my education and receive more training in this area." A.M. (Mar. 2024)
"Functional approach to resonance and pitch variation techniques. I liked the examples and considerations." K.W. (Mar. 2024)
"How to apply gender-affirming therapy in my practice was beneficial to discuss. Very practical and easy to follow along." K.G. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing feminine versus masculine traits of pitch and resonance was helpful. I liked the examples for evaluation and treatment." E.L. (Dec. 2023)
"The voice techniques were beneficial. Very informative course." L.T. (Nov. 2023)
"This course was so important for me to get a better understanding of all the variables impacting clients who seek Gender Affirming Voice Therapy. The course was presented in a very sensitive and respectful way." J.K. (Oct. 2023)
"Interesting and new information. I liked the therapy techniques for voice." D.H. (Oct. 2023)
"Therapy strategies and male/female voice characteristics were helpful topics. This course was well organized and easy to understand." L.D. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the explanations on which therapy works best to have a more masculine or feminine voice." S.H. (Oct. 2023)
"New information about preferred pronouns. The presenter kept on topic and spoke with good pace." S.L. (Sep. 2023)
"This area of practice is new to me and I am starting to learn and lean in to how I as an SLP could best work with this client population. This material was a very thorough overview and gave good direction on how to dive in and learn more." K.C. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the overall sequence of addressing how to help a client change their vocal attributes to better fit their gender identity. And learning ways to respectfully relate to a client who is transgender." H.W. (Aug. 2023)
"It was interesting to learn the use of vocal resonance tx in therapy. And the need to familiarize yourself with terminology in LGBTQ community and fully understand the clients' goals." J.M. (Aug. 2023)
"Treatment ideas for gender affirming voice sessions. I liked the fast pace." J.F. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked learning about cultural competency." C.C. (Jul. 2023)
"Practical guidance and activity ideas to support clients to adjust pitch." L.K. (Jun. 2023)
"Great content, knowledgeable presenter, thorough overview. I liked the assessment of voice." P.F. (May 2023)
"This course was excellent. It is clear and well-structured with actual, tangible examples and suggestions." K.M. (Apr. 2023)
"This course helped me know how to better treat transgender voice clients. I liked all of the course content." K.L. (Apr. 2023)
"Very organized presentation with short anecdotes. Liked the exercises for aiding with vocal feminization or masculinization. Also what to include in an initial assessment." K.R. (Mar. 2023)
"Learned methods to help each client as an individual. This course validated my own practice instincts/methods." M.B. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the examples of goal writing. And use of a hierarchy to move from levels of speech using old and new voice." D.S. (Jan. 2023)
"Great examples of application to practice and with personal examples." C.B. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked being able to pause to take notes, and liked the structure of the presentation." G.S. (Jan. 2023)
"Wonderful information. I liked the voice exercises." C.J. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the topics. And vocabulary associated with the Transgender Community. I liked that this was an introduction to Gender Affirming Voice Therapy. If I want to work in this area, I know which specific areas and topics I will need to further my knowledge and competence." J.L. (Dec. 2022)
"The techniques to use in therapy sessions were beneficial. I like the fact that there is a course that targets providing services to the LGBTQ community." A.B. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked clear speaking style of presenter. Very informative course. Reinforced my understanding of gender affirming voice therapy that I learned in graduate school." L.K. (Dec. 2022)
"This will help me with my goal of eventually practicing as a voice clinician. I liked the presenter's experience as a practicing clinician." S.D. (Dec. 2022)
"Good online resources provided! Thank you! Presenter has a very matter-of-fact, clear style that suited topic and she gave many examples to clarify her points." B.S. (Nov. 2022)
"Well organized, easy to follow, good general overview. Specific examples of tx exercises and warm up." C.B. (Nov. 2022)
"I thought the speaker was excellent. Up-to-date terminology and current best practices." S.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I appreciated the variety of examples of what and how to teach patients to explore different aspects of their voice. It was clearly organized and included examples." S.C. (Oct. 2022)
"This is a very thorough and well-organized presentation. Good explanation of characteristics of female vs. male resonance, intonation, pitch and body language." L.H. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the whole discussion! The course was concise and straight to the point. I liked the treatment plan as this is a new area to me." L.J. (Sept. 2022)
"This entire course was amazing! I liked the handouts and apps and examples for techniques." N.H. (Sept. 2022)
"A nice overview of many topics in one hour. Specific examples from her practice, highlighting the importance of "access points" - clinician attributes, homework examples, apps, etc." D.E. (Sep. 2022)
"The presenter was fantastic, very practical information. The examples of tasks and learning how actual sessions might be structured." M.K. (Sept. 2022)
"I am just starting out in this area and it was all beneficial. Great examples of treatment." K.S. (Aug. 2022)
"The course was engaging and informative. Liked the different strategies and tips for exploring vocal range." L.C. (Aug. 2022)
"Speaker seemed to have a lot of experience in this area." M.H. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the practical application." G.K. (July 2022)
"The vocal practice apps to tell clients about will be extremely helpful. The fact that the presenter is a cisgender person is very reassuring and gives me confidence in what is being said." J.B. (July 2022)
"I liked how easy it was to follow and understand." L.J. (July 2022)
"Obviously a well informed, experienced, caring, and inspiring presenter. Well organized, the slides are excellent, no wasted time." A.S. (June 2022)
"I liked learning about the specific apps and other non-vocal aspects of communication that we need to include in therapy. I liked that the presenter gave examples of their own pitch range." K.W. (June 2022)
"Liked that it included recommendations for first session, information for SLPs and the needs and desires of client." A.S. (June 2022)
"I like the accuracy of information and the recommendations to ask people from the LGBTQ community for information about appropriate language/terminology." Q.F. (June 2022)
"I liked the principles for voice treatment for this population, and the real case study at the end." S.P. (Apr. 2022)
"Speaker was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to." S.E. (Mar. 2022)
"The presenter was knowledgeable about the topic, had ample experience with the target patient population, and was an excellent speaker." L.L. (Feb. 2022)
"The course covered all aspects of the therapy process with great sensitivity to the human seeking service." S.J. (Feb. 2022)
"I thought the presenter had a natural presentation style - engaging. I perceived that she enjoys her work and has had some rich experiences." K.S. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the applicable treatment strategies for teaching resonance, pitch, etc." L.Z. (Jan. 2022)
"Great information on being culturally competent as it relates to working with the LGBTQ community and treating each case individually. Understanding the reasons why individuals seek out voice therapy. I did not realize that safety was a big issue. This course was very informative. Learning more about the basics of voice therapy and its usefulness for transgender individuals." M.M. (Dec. 2021)
“I thought the handout containing specific techniques was very helpful. I plan to immediately implement the use of voice apps on the client's side during tele-evaluations.” K.S. (Nov. 2021)
"I greatly appreciate her providing examples for therapy and providing online resources. The course provided both assessment and treatment tools." C.R. (Nov. 2021)
"I found the different strategies that can be used to address pitch, resonance, and intonation great. I also think I will utilize the meditation aspect in future therapy sessions for voice therapy." K.S. (Oct. 2021)
“The presenter was very knowledgeable, had a good conversational way of speaking while still sticking to the content - it never got boring but was always on point.” A.B. (Oct. 2021)
"The assessment and therapy materials and techniques were most beneficial. I liked the course's time frame and that it was a pertinent and interesting course." E.F. (Jul. 2021)
"It was all very good. I liked the full coverage of the topic, from a consultation to eval/tx and maintenance." S.L. (Jun. 2021)
"While I don't see voice clients often, the trans-gender topic was very on point and relevant and I appreciated the helpful clinical, practical and therapeutic information. I think I will feel much more equipped to work with someone who has a need when the situation presents itself. I am always looking for ways to help support students who are questioning and want to be sensitive to their needs. Very helpful information. This course was LGBTQ friendly, practical content, concise, and has good therapy suggestions." J.R. (Jun. 2021)
"The presentation was excellent" M.G. (May 2021)
"I liked the specific techniques for working on resonance and pitch will be helpful in my practice working with this population." B.O. (May 2021)
"I really appreciated how direct this course was. You covered the background beautifully, then moved quickly to actual clinical tools. I liked the complete coverage of an actual treatment paradigm with practical tools and experiential tips." J.S. (May 2021)
"I liked the therapy strategies - especially for voice masculinization and voice feminization. I need some reminders and ideas that would benefit my practice." C.D. (Apr. 2021)
“I appreciated that the presenter is so knowledgeable about the LGBTQ community because she primarily works with individuals of this community in her private practice.” S.F. (Feb. 2021)
“This was a wonderful introduction to gender-affirming voice therapy. I especially appreciated the presenter sharing some of the specific assessments and therapeutic techniques, as my understanding of theory is already relatively strong but putting it into practice is a bit more daunting. The presenter was clearly knowledgeable, had a good conversational way of speaking while still sticking to the content - it never got boring but was always on point. I think offering a higher level course would be great. This is definitely a niche area of practice, and so collaborating can be challenging. Having a course focusing on finer points would be amazing.” A.B. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Kimberly Morris, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC
This presentation will focus on assessment and treatment techniques to reduce aspiration risk at the breast and will highlight how to overcome obstacles to breastfeeding in special populations including children with congenital heart disease, botulism and cleft lip/palate. Videos and case studies will be included.... more+
"Treatment strategies were helpful. I liked the case studies." W.J. (Oct. 2024)
"Importance of developing a non nutritive motor plan at the breast with having mother empty breast. Teaching mother immediately how to be expert with her Infant. Excellent feeding assessment with breastfeeding. Helpful feeding positions and techniques for cleft palate infants. I enjoyed the case studies, and the entire presentation was full of good information on how to build trust and success with the mother and the infant for optimal breastfeeding." G.H. (Sep. 2024)
"Helpful considerations for how to support BF in infants who may not be safe at the moment. I liked the examples that followed the course of a patient as their status changes." K.W. (Sep. 2024)
"Latch considerations with aspiration was a beneficial topic. Thoroughly addressed aspects of swallowing and breastfeeding that would be important to the parent as well." K.D. (Sep. 2024)
"The information was helpful. I enjoyed the various tech." B.P. (Aug. 2024)
"I enjoyed the case studies at the end of the course." A.M. (Aug. 2024)
"Specific strategies for breastfeeding were beneficial. I liked the charts." E.S. (Aug. 2024)
"Breastfeeding with more medically complex cases was beneficial. Great topic, availability of handouts, lots of good case studies and examples/videos." M.T. (Jul. 2024)
"The idea of love, lick, latch, learn, leave was beneficial. I liked the case studies." C.H. (Jul. 2024)
"Format of this course was great. Excellent use of videos and specific examples by the speaker. Excellent resources provided.” K.M. (Jul. 2024)
"Positional adjustments, pacing with breastfeeding, alternative options for bonding, and progressing toward breastfeeding before feeding is viable. I liked the specific examples of what to consider when evaluating a feeding client." L.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial application of dysphagia intervention to the breastfeeding baby. This course was extremely organized with relevant and applicable information and strategies." P.D. (Jun. 2024)
"All was very beneficial for me as I am new to breastfeeding. Great slides and important reminders, I liked the alliterations, eg. Love, Lick Latch Learn Leave." P.Z. (May. 2024)
"I enjoyed the detailed outline of this course." A.H. (Mar. 2024)
"I really enjoyed this course and considering the role SLPs play among the medical team and family. Kimberly consistently reiterated the importance of customizing the plan based on family goals, infant skills, mother, etc. It is an important concept to keep in mind." A.I. (Mar. 2024)
"Discussing positional changes to help with latch and flow rate was helpful. I liked the thoroughness of slides and case studies." A.P. (Mar. 2024)
"Treatment strategies and making parents a part of goal making were beneficial topics." H.B. (Feb. 2024)
"The strategies to use at the breast to reduce flow rate if s/s of aspiration are present were beneficial. I really enjoyed the case studies at the end to critically apply the information learned. The video examples were helpful as well." S.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Milk transfer measurements were beneficial to discuss. I liked the handout." K.H. (Dec. 2023)
"Differences in breast v bottle feeds, especially positioning. I liked the videos." J.M. (Dec. 2023)
"The interventions and case studies were helpful." L.A. (Nov. 2023)
"Positioning info and the info about cleft palate/lip were beneficial topics. I liked the real videos of the babies." J.R. (Nov. 2023)
"Easy to follow with good information. I enjoyed the case studies and going over specific populations." K.H. (Nov. 2023)
"Very clear and concise course. The case studies helped me understand how to apply aspects of breastfeeding to functional situations." U.P. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked that the emphasis was placed on the SLP's role in breastfeeding with infants. Positional implications on swallowing at the breast; modifications to try in the presence of dysphagia. Case studies at the end were very comprehensive." L.C. (Oct. 2023)
"I am an SLP currently working on my IBCLC. Most of my families are told to stop breastfeeding when their baby is in NICU. Or they have no support on how to progress with breastfeeding once they leave the hospital. This course really provided information to support me. I love the presenter's background and the considerations she made throughout the course with all of her hats with swallowing, SLP and IBCLC." J.G. (Sep. 2023)
"Discussed breastfeeding techniques with specific populations (e.g., Cleft Lip/Palate, Heart Disease, etc.)." A.V. (Aug. 2023)
"Learning different treatment strategies for breastfeeding moms. I enjoyed being able to finish course at my own pace." L.G. (Aug. 2023)
"Provided a clearer perspective of my role as a feeding therapist. I liked the video examples!" D.F. (Jun. 2023)
"How to feed infants safely if they are aspirating. I liked that this course talked about SLP and IBCLC roles and how we both play roles in a patient's feeding progression." A.S. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the comprehensive information, the different types of positioning, and therapeutic strategies." S.W. (Jun. 2023)
"Treatment goals were beneficial, and I liked the examples of assessment and treatment procedures." A.B. (May 2023)
"Practical suggestions and strategies." R.W. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the video examples with explanations. I am a graduate SLP student and am trying to learn more specific things about pediatric feeding." C.F. (Apr. 2023)
"Learning about different diagnosis and how it affects the breastfeeding/swallow experience. Video and articles related to topic were beneficial." P.C. (Jan. 2023)
"Positioning strategies were helpful. I liked the pace and the videos." S.S. (Jan. 2023)
"Liked the techniques for safe breastfeeding such as starting with small goals. I liked the case studies." R.D. (Dec. 2022)
"Assessing readiness for feeding, positioning, flow rate, etc was helpful." J.P. (Dec. 2022)
"This course is practical and well organized. I liked the case studies." N.D. (Nov. 2022)
"This topic gave me more information to use in conjunction with our lactation consultants. I especially appreciated the specific case studies and the progression of the baby's feeding progress." S.B. (Oct. 2022)
"Great, concise information. Videos were really beneficial." P.M. (Oct. 2022)
"The video examples were very helpful, specifically the holds. This was not just a basic course, this went in depth." E.M. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the treatment methods and goals. The course was well organized." E.B. (Sept. 2022)
"This entire course was so very beneficial and not just a basic feeding course - it actually addressed higher level issues. It will be beneficial for every infant feeding kiddo I serve." K.B. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the ability to take it whenever I had the chance." D.M. (Aug. 2022)
"The content in this course was excellent." M.F. (July 2022)
"Very practical applications. Information on cleft palate was beneficial." E.J. (June 2022)
"Good slides. Liked the info on positioning." V.V. (June 2022)
"I liked all of the content. A lot of practical information was provided." E.E. (May 2022)
"Good strategies to support breastfeeding in infants experiencing dysphagia – well organized and thorough course." A.G. (May 2022)
"Discussing breastfeeding readiness and goals including physiology, parent ed, prefeeding readiness, ssb, and physiology of swallow." S.C. (May 2022)
"Concrete examples of follow-up with patients was helpful. I liked the videos." E.F. (May 2022)
"Liked the therapy strategies. Liked the slower pace." C.M. (Mar. 2022)
"Liked that it was online and I could take it on my own timeline and could stop and restart anytime." E.E. (Mar. 2022)
"Assessing swallowing function and safety at the breast – Interventions to improve efficiency and safety at the breast – Videos and images." S.D. (Mar. 2022)
"Good take away information on positioning, treatment ideas, etc." K.N. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked how the presenter broke down the content and gave specific examples with goal writing, collaborating with caregivers, case studies, etc." C.M. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the case studies on specific breastfeeding scenarios; use of clinical examples and problem solving." E.G. (Jan. 2022)
"I have an increased number of breast feeding or attempting to increase breast over bottle feeds. Topic related to my patient caseload." L.C. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the case studies, treatment planning, and short term goal examples." K.P. (Dec. 2021)
“I enjoyed learning how to emotionally support mothers during the breastfeeding journey. The treatment strategies and positions that were demonstrated.” K.L. (Dec. 2021)
"The specific details of all that is involved with latching, let-down, milk flow and transfer, and positioning of the breast and baby. It was more in-depth. I see breast-feeding babies in an outpatient setting, and liked more of the details and specific interventions that were provided here." J.S. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the video examples with voice over of normal/abnormal, do's/dont's, etc." E.A. (Oct. 2021)
"The course was very accurate, informative, and useful." H.H. (Oct. 2021)
"The strategies to change position as feeding at the breast changes as the feeding goes on in duration was good information. I liked the case studies with the reassessments and recommendations." H.W. (Oct. 2021)
"The instructor was an expert, very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Her voice was also very calming and easy to listen to." K.K. (Oct. 2021)
"The background knowledge for feeding at the breast and what is involved in supporting mother and baby to successful feeding was beneficial to my daily practice. The presenter was knowledgeable." A.S. (Sept. 2021)
"This content is novel for me as an adult medical SLP who is slowly training in pediatric competencies." D.D. (Sept. 2021)
"The case studies and information on typical versus atypical presentation were good. The videos and pictures were very helpful." S.J. (Aug. 2021)
"Learning about the resources available to answer questions is beneficial." K.S. (Jul. 2021)
"I appreciated the use of video, real cases, and the inclusion of some evidence. The discussions on goal setting and the love, lick, latch, learn, leave framework were most helpful." K.V. (Jul. 2021)
"I found the treatment strategies the most beneficial. I also really enjoyed the case studies to practice seeing those treatment strategies implemented. I thought the entire course was good. It would have been nice to have more information about the central pattern generators." L.C. (Jun. 2021)
"I enjoyed that she went over heart disease, botulism, and cleft. The flow between areas was fantastic! I thought it was a great course!" A.R. (May 2021)
“Excellent presentation. The practical strategies for assessing and treating infants who are breastfeeding were most helpful. I liked the modifications and strategies for improving breastfeeding safety.” I.S. (Apr. 2021)
“This was SUPER helpful going forward for me working with our NICU feeding population and assisting moms with breast feeding.” J.S. (Mar. 2021)
“The modifications for milk flow rate adjustments were helpful. I liked that the presenter was very detailed. So much so, in fact, that I will be coming back to this presentation as a resource for information throughout my private practice journey.” D.P. (Jan. 2021)
"I appreciated the ways to support parents and our specific role as an SLP. The instructor provided great examples and visuals." R.R. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Sherri K. Zelazny, MA, RSLP, CCC-SLP
PVFM and Chronic Cough challenge the SLP and allow for a dynamic role in the evaluation and treatment of functional laryngeal airway disorders. This course will review evidence-based practice and application. Provides guidance in case history intake, differential diagnosis, and treatment of PVFM and Chronic Cough. Includes endoscopy samples and case studies. ... more+
"This information will be helpful with future patients. I liked the chronic cough info." S.D. (Sep. 2024)
"Journals to look over with club were helpful." A.C. (Sep. 2024)
"Very up to date and good suggestions. Clear, organized, and very informational!!!" S.E. (Aug. 2024)
"Chronic cough was beneficial to discuss. I now have a better understanding of treatment strategies." L.S. (Aug. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful!" R.G. (Jun. 2024)
"Evaluation of pvfm was beneficial. I liked that she didn't just read the slides." D.H. (May. 2024)
"Discussing therapy for PVFM was beneficial. I liked all of the course." L.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Discussing treatment was helpful." C.J. (Apr. 2024)
"Beneficial chronic cough tx. I enjoyed the cited research supplemented by clinical experience." N.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Excellent speaker. Really appreciated that she didn’t just read the slides and provided excellent clinical knowledge and case studies." N.F. (Dec. 2023)
"Clear presentation. Understanding flow loops was helpful. Self-paced. Good content." S.S. (Nov. 2023)
"Very thorough and touched on every aspect of dx and tx. The discussion on differential diagnosis when instruments are not available was beneficial." K.D. (Oct. 2023)
"Good review and a lot of new and useful information in this course." J.T. (Oct. 2023)
"Case studies. Step-by-step treatment plan." V.H. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the treatment ideas for PVFM." C.M. (Oct. 2023)
"Differentiating asthma vs PVFM. Treatment of PVFM and chronic cough. Listener-friendly presentation of the information." D.K. (Aug. 2023)
"The viewing of instrumental aspects was very helpful. I liked the resources provided, and the content was directly applicable." J.M. (Aug. 2023)
"The treatment techniques were beneficial, and I liked the flowcharts for decision-making." A.Z. (Jul. 2023)
"Evaluation questionnaire was beneficial. I liked the topic this course covered." D.R. (May 2023)
"I was very interested in learning more about this topic, and I walked away with a much greater knowledge of PVFM than before." M.V. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the treatment protocols and the pace of this course." C.G. (Jan. 2023)
"I have not used visual biofeedback in PVFM treatment or during tx. It makes perfect sense to me now. The explanation was excellent and the video support was helpful." K.D. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the evaluation and treatment techniques. Helpful information." L.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I enjoyed the case studies and ability to observe recorded exams." H.P. (Nov. 2022)
"The topic on treatments was beneficial to my daily practice." L.J. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the evaluation and treatment options for those suffering with these difficulties." A.M. (Sept. 2022)
"The treatment strategies were good." K.P. (Aug. 2022)
"Very detailed. Liked the ability to fully understand the medical work-up needed prior to treating chronic cough." B.H. (July 2022)
"I liked the case studies and visualization." M.M. (July 2022)
"Course was thorough. I liked the examples of successful therapeutic techniques, and case studies example of good intake form questions to include." C.P. (July 2022)
"Well coordinated connection of the 3 areas of disorder." B.G. (June 2022)
"This course is easy to follow; practical; clinical information presented clearly. I liked the specific eval and treatment protocols for PVFM." S.D. (May 2022)
"I thought the case studies on paradoxical vocal cord function and chronic cough were the most beneficial. I learned a lot being able to see the actual endoscopy/stroboscopy of the case study patients to help support the recommendations. I liked the information provided about obtaining a good case history report/interview and treatment options for PVFM and chronic cough." J.S. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the treatment of PVFM and also the case study analysis." E.B. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the entire presentation – chronic cough and PVFM diagnosis and tx. Especially helpful were endoscopy examples. Comprehensive and accessible information presented in an engaging manner." A.M. (Feb. 2022)
"Treatment strategies for PVFM were beneficial – I liked the detailed explanations and case studies." L.F. (Feb. 2022)
"Gave a good overview as well as treatment options to use immediately in practice." R.S. (Jan. 2022)
"All of it was great. Very thorough and knowledgeable presenter. I liked the handout/slides and case studies." C.S. (Dec. 2021)
"Liked the discussion of chronic cough - and flow charts, outcome measurements, and full intake questions." T.W. (Dec. 2021)
"The case studies helped to summarize and implement the learned information. This course was interesting and it's not a topic typically covered in other CEU courses or previous graduate level coursework." A.P. (Nov. 2021)
“The explanation of paradoxical vocal fold movement was very insightful!” C.C. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the strategies for evaluating and treating PVFM – very thorough explanations that were well supported." S.P. (Nov. 2021)
"Case examples are always helpful. I liked how each example was discussed from diagnosis to treatment strategies. It was easy listening to the speaker." K.K. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked the handouts and the relevant info." B.O. (Oct. 2021)
"The course had equal amounts of diagnostics and practical information." J.G. (Jul. 2021)
“I enjoyed learning how to diagnose PVFM and how to treat it. It was easy to follow and understand the materials presented.” E.B. (Jun. 2021)
"I really enjoyed the further explanation of PFVM and chronic cough." K.L (May 2021)
"The whole talk was beneficial!! I did appreciate the information on how to specifically introduce clients to their odor triggers and use substitutes to help them. I liked the format being online & that I could do it at my own pace. Also, the price was great for the amount of CEUs acquired." R.C. (Apr. 2021)
"The reference to anxiety and reflux questionnaires was helpful. I liked the case studies." J.L. (Mar. 2021)
"I liked the provided research and statistics. The breakdown of sessions was very helpful." J.M. (Feb. 2021)
"I liked the comprehensive info about both evaluation and treatment of PVFM & UCC as well as the discussion on chronic cough." T.B. (Feb. 2021)
"I appreciated the actual videostroboscopies and the case studies. I would have liked more real life experiences and how she shows to inhale & exhale." M.B. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Elizabeth Crais, PhD, CCC-SLP
Recent evidence indicates that behavioral characteristics of ASD can be seen in some children as young as 12-15 months. This course will highlight key social communicative, sensory, and play behaviors shown to be symptomatic of ASD diagnosis. Video examples of infants and toddlers with ASD will be used to illustrate what these behaviors look like in young children.... more+
"Videos and YouTube examples were helpful. I liked the content, pace, and examples." A.L. (Sep. 2024)
"As a Speech Pathologist working in early intervention, this course gives me the tools and language needed to discuss the next action for families of children with several characteristics of ASD. After this course, I feel more confident and knowledgeable in discussing this delicate subject with parents." K.A. (Jul. 2024)
"Testing materials were helpful. Lots of useful information in this course." V.F. (Jun. 2024)
"The key features of autism along with the current view of autism under one umbrella. It was also helpful to view typical social and communication milestones. The contrasting videos for typical developing and potential ASD. The speaker was engaging and seemed to have a great deal of background on the topics, often expanding on slides and providing practical information. Videos were great illustrations!" A.H. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial discussion on screening/assessment. Easy to follow along." L.S. (May. 2024)
"I found the discussion of Early Object Play Development very interesting. Many of my current preschoolers are at a 12 month level. The course was easy to follow." C.D. (Apr. 2024)
"Available screening tools were helpful. The course was very well organized and easy to follow along. The presenter was very knowledgeable." P.L. (Apr. 2024)
"All topics were most beneficial to me. Information was current and clearly presented, and the instructor was highly knowledgeable. Gave specific examples and great video examples." S.T. (Feb. 2024)
"The screening and parent questionnaires were beneficial. I liked the overall thorough review of signs and characteristics of autism at the toddler level." D.K. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing the types of repetitive behavior during play and what children with ASD lack or have the most difficulty with regarding play was beneficial. I liked all the examples/videos provided and then talking about seeing examples." G.A. (Nov. 2023)
"This course gave a comprehensive overview of signs of autism in young children and the screening tools available to screen for ASD." K.P. (Nov. 2023)
"Identifying and understanding 'red flags' that may be associated with ASD was beneficial." K.M. (Aug. 2023)
"This was a good overview of Autism and provided good reminders about helping parents as they learn about the diagnosis. The presentation was very clear and concise." C.A. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the explanation of the screening and evaluating tools available." E.D. (Jul. 2023)
"The inclusion of contrastive videos to help differentiate typical versus atypical behavior was useful. This course offered helpful guidance regarding sensitively sharing assessment results with parents along with ways to optimize their involvement during family conferences." A.M. (Jul. 2023)
"The content was excellent! Very well organized and easy to follow and understand! Learning signs to look for that would signify possible ASD and the screeners used. These screeners, although I have heard about them, I did not know much about them, so it was nice to get more information." B.L. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked review of the screening instruments as well as strategies to help families understand, process, and ultimately accept diagnosis. As well as confidence in structuring observations of communication/behaviors/sensory as early signs of autism. I liked the videos and specific examples." L.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Screening and Assessment Tools were beneficial." L.G. (Jun. 2023)
"Conveyed information so that parents can understand it and their next steps. Course information was easy to follow and understand." L.S. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the assessment tools and video comparisons." P.Z. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning about different screenings was beneficial. I liked that course was at my own pace." L.R. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning several characteristics and helping identifiers of children that may be on the spectrum." K.G. (Feb. 2023)
"Screening information was beneficial. A lot of information was shared in a concise and understandable manner." S.R. (Feb. 2023)
"Identification and use of standardized assessment to help identify the youngest children who may have ASD. I liked the videos that compared both the typical and atypical behaviors." M.I. (Jan. 2023)
"Clear and concise information. I was surprised at the lower diagnosis rate than I had heard of recently...and the average age that ASD was diagnosed." P.C. (Jan. 2023)
"Screeners and MCHAT information was beneficial." A.F. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the screening and assessment section. Great course - very informative." M.S. (Jan. 2023)
"Learning diagnosis and symptoms of ASD in babies. I liked how practical and useful the content was as I work with Early Intervention babies." M.R. (Jan. 2023)
"Videos and descriptions of characteristics at specific ages were beneficial. Chock full of research based information and practical examples of typical and atypical behaviors. Both the explanations and video clips were helpful." M.S. (Jan. 2023)
"Strategies on how to talk to parents and families about their children's skills. I liked the videos and the explanations/descriptions of what was happening in the videos." L.H. (Dec. 2022)
"How to identify behaviors present in children with ASD. Course organization was great. Great videos and examples." F.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Learning about the risk factors for ASD was most beneficial. I enjoyed the videos." F.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Observation of normal behavior. This course was concise." D.R. (Dec. 2022)
"Strategies to use during a family conference following screening tests. I liked the videos presented." H.B. (Dec. 2022)
"How to discuss screening results with parents. Very well organized and captivating." M.H. (Dec. 2022)
"The information about consonant use was new to me. Engaging and knowledgeable presenter with an organized presentation." E.S. (Dec. 2022)
"The speaker was easy to listen to and engaging. The discussion of evaluations was helpful." J.W. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the extensive review of identifying behaviors/red flags, and the videos to demonstrate typical and atypical child behavior and play." M.G. (Nov. 2022)
"Seeing play behaviors in children with ASD - lots of videos demonstrating typical behaviors, as well as behaviors seen in children with ASD." S.L. (Oct. 2022)
"I found the signs and symptoms of autism in infants and toddlers to be helpful along with suggestions on how to deliver the information to parents and how to get them involved." S.K. (Oct. 2022)
"Dr. Crais was very easy to listen to and she provided engaging content that was applicable." S.K. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the videos. The whole course was beneficial for my practice." D.F. (Oct. 2022)
"The review of symptoms - what to look for with very young children who possibly have ASD. Good reminders about what to say to parents." A.G. (Sept. 2022)
"I would recommend this course." E.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the do's and don'ts of communicating with parents. Also, the videos were very helpful." A.P. (July 2022)
"Truly, all of it was pertinent information. I liked the presenter's knowledge base." C.H. (July 2022)
"Course was organized well. I liked the new screening tools." D.G. (June 2022)
"Good information on prevalence and testing. I liked the flow of presentation." N.F. (June 2022)
"The video examples were interesting and illustrated the presenter's points well." R.P. (June 2022)
"Learning early signs / red flags to look for in babies/toddlers was beneficial." K.K. (May 2022)
"I learned so much from this course. To be able to focus on early signs of ASD will be beneficial for my practice." A.M. (Apr. 2022)
"Lots of practical tips, videos, and time to process information with examples. And learning how to talk to parents with children who present with these red flags, and screening/assessment tools used." M.M. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the diagnostic indicators – videos were helpful." S.E. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the new data on assessing children with red flags for Autism, and the flexibility of an online course." D.J. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the summary of different screeners and learning the strengths of different screeners – the videos were very helpful." J.F. (Dec. 2021)
"Learning to identify early red flags for ASD. The presenter had an excellent command of the subject matter and she explained the content clearly. The videos were excellent." M.E. (Dec. 2021)
"The resources that were provided will also be extremely beneficial for my daily practice. Comparison of typical vs. atypical behaviors, presented in multiple formats. Seeing video examples of various children demonstrating "Red Flags" as well as typically developing children." S.R. (Dec. 2021)
"Very informative with red flags and how to interact with parents with initial dx of ASD." B.F. (Dec. 2021)
"A good refresher of the different assessment batteries and screeners available. I enjoyed the presenter's style and overall format, and the supplemental videos were helpful." A.C. (Dec. 2021)
"I found the updated data surrounding prevalence as well as the detail on the screeners available to be helpful. It included several videos that were good to visually see what was being explained." S.B. (Nov. 2021)
"The thoroughness of course was great. Specific examples of what would constitute joint attention, symbolic play, repetitive behaviors with objects, etc." M.P. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the detailed descriptions to identify symptoms." P.J. (Oct. 2021)
"The course was very informative and formatted well." M.G. (Oct. 2021)
"Very practical and thorough course." M.N. (Oct. 2021)
"The videos were a great addition to the presentation. Learning what the key features of autism are in infants and toddlers and being able to list examples was good." N.R. (Sept. 2021)
"The entire course was very informative. I enjoyed the descriptive nature of characteristics and video examples." M.H. (May 2021)
“I loved the videos! It helped the discussion come together and was very functional. I am a newer SLP and trying to build on my skills for assessing and discussing autism with parents of young toddlers who are suspecting something but not autism. I feel much more confident in my ability to feel confident in what I am observing and LOVED the tools to support what we are seeing. I liked how Dr. Crais discussed how to bring concerns to families in a way that will be supportive but informative.” D.D. (Apr. 2021)
“I liked the breakdown between social interaction/communication and repetitive behaviors, and the different subcategories under each grouping.” D.O. (Feb. 2021)
“I thoroughly enjoyed the videos with specifics examples.” K.N. (Feb. 2021)
"The different screening and assessment tools will definitely help me with my practice. The videos and resources were very helpful and informative! As well as updated studies and results." S.M. (Jan. 2021)
"All of the characteristics clearly described were helpful, as well as how to discuss information with caregivers. I appreciated all the strategies about actually discussing the results with parents. This is not a typically discussed topic, and the presenter had many excellent suggestions." S.D. (Jan. 2021)
Presenters: Cheri Fraker, CCC-SLP, CLC & Laura Walbert, CCC-SLP, CLC
This course instructs professionals in the treatment of children with complex feeding aversion. Learn six vital steps of food chaining intervention and foundational concepts of PreChaining and Food Chaining. This course focuses on diagnosis and setting up a team care plan. Includes discussion of red flag medical, nutritional, oral sensory, motor and emotional issues that impact a child and family struggling with a pediatric feeding disorder.... more+
"All of the information was beneficial. I liked the course format." C.L. (Oct. 2024)
"This course gives very clear, specific strategies for therapists to implement." S.H. (Sep. 2024)
"The ten steps of food chaining were helpful to discuss. I enjoyed the expertise of the presenters." A.P. (Sep. 2024)
"Food chaining and sensory input were beneficial topics." M.P. (Sep. 2024)
"The case studies were very helpful, and honestly, everything was important from the beginning to the end! I liked the specific food-chaining examples. Information about needing to assess the 5 other areas before moving into food chaining." L.G. (Aug. 2024)
"Beneficial review of medical issues to look at more closely prior to trying new foods. I liked all the food examples that were tried in the case studies." J.B. (Aug. 2024)
"Discussing how to expand child's food repertoire but keeping it child-led was beneficial. I liked the organization and progression of the course." R.K. (Jul. 2024)
"Steps to modification of currently tolerated foods was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the detailed explanations...from start to finish." H.C. (Jul. 2024)
"Everything was beneficial especially the masking and ideas for how to food chain." A.H. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked all of the information. The rating scales and breaking down case studies were helpful." M.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Addressing sensory needs for food chaining was helpful to discuss. The course was quick and easy to navigate." M.T. (Jun. 2024)
"Sensory modification was a helpful topic. I liked the ease of following the information." N.W. (Jun. 2024)
"Learning about food chaining was beneficial and I enjoyed the examples." M.A. (Jun. 2024)
"The use of rating scales and modifications to accepted foods was helpful." J.B. (Jun. 2024)
"Discussing food chaining was beneficial." S.D. (May 2024)
"The Rating Scale was helpful. The course was easy to follow along with." L.S. (May 2024)
"I loved this training! It was filled with so much useful information. It’s hard to choose which bit of information was most helpful. If I had to choose, I’d say the examples of how to chain different foods. I loved the examples, the questions asked at the end of each section, and just all of the information presented. It all was so helpful!" J.G. (Apr. 2024)
"Use of the Rating Scale was helpful. A very thorough discussion of the topic." W.D. (Apr. 2024)
"Steps for Food Chaining were beneficial. The course gave in-depth and detailed case studies." J.S. (Apr. 2024)
"Food chaining techniques were helpful. Very informative and practical." S.D. (Mar. 2024)
"The rating scale and case studies were the most helpful. Content I can immediately apply to practice." M.S. (Mar. 2024)
"The information in each section was important to know. I believe that the first section about all the medical issues that could interfere with feeding was really important. I really liked the food chaining part of the presentation because it will help myself and my parents look at feeding in different way. I liked learning about the different products and what they're best used for. I liked learning about the different medical issues that can interfere with feeding." L.M. (Mar. 2024)
"Discussing how to chain a specific food and how you can gather similarities in a child's diet to understand their sensory preferences was helpful. I liked how informative this course was and also how it was self-paced and I could do it on my own time. I am a mom and work full time so this was very helpful for me." L.P. (Mar. 2024)
"The 6 steps of the food chaining program were well explained in this course. The case studies certainly helped with my learning." X.J. (Mar. 2024)
"It was beneficial learning about everything that needs to be assessed and all the different professionals that may need to be involved before considering any dietary changes. Learning how to implement a food chaining program. I liked how the rating scales and strategies were broken down and applied to specific clients." D.K. (Feb. 2024)
"Learning how to use a scale with food chaining was helpful. I enjoyed the detailed information on food chaining and how it is incorporated into the treatment of this pt population." M.D. (Feb. 2024)
"The examples of expanding foods were beneficial. I liked the general information regarding food chaining." H.L. (Feb. 2024)
"Discussing portion size and rating scale was helpful." K.C. (Feb. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss that evaluation of a child's reaction to a new food should be rated to determine progress, and that food chaining is not linear. I enjoyed the case study and example of food chaining used with actual clients." N.H. (Feb. 2024)
"Food chaining concept was helpful. I liked that I was able to repeat parts that I couldn’t catch well and able to view the course according to my time." O.K. (Jan. 2024)
"All of the course was beneficial, especially the chaining process. Very knowledgeable speakers." M.G. (Jan. 2024)
"The specific examples, like the case studies, were helpful. Kept to the topic at hand and gave several examples." K.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing general guidelines on how to establish a chain was beneficial. I liked the examples of food chains." L.R. (Jan. 2024)
"Loved the rating scale. I liked the presentation organization of: Introduction of what would be discussed, delivery of new information, summary of new information discussed in each section, and short assessment with explanation. Excellent course." J.B. (Jan. 2024)
"I enjoyed the case studies and the overall layout of the course." C.Y. (Jan. 2024)
"All the clinical implications were beneficial. Many feeding CEUs are hospital-based or focus on infants, while this course pertained more to my caseload of toddlers and school-aged children. I liked the pace of the course and the way in which it was broken up. In addition, I thought the case studies were helpful and a good way to apply learning." M.K. (Jan. 2024)
"The Evaluation and Food Chaining sections were helpful. All of the examples!" B.N. (Jan. 2024)
"I get a lot of kids who are on a liquid diet. Info about reducing liquid consumption to increase hunger sensation was beneficial. Easy course to understand and follow. I like how the presentation was divided into sections." T.J. (Jan. 2024)
"The examples of food-chaining foods were beneficial. I liked how the course was broken into sections. The third section was most beneficial to me." M.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The case studies with videos were very helpful. I liked the photo comparisons and case studies." L.H. (Dec. 2023)
"Helpful information regarding the negative effects that mouth breathing has on all aspects of feeding. Implementing a chewing program and using specific feeding utensils to facilitate chewing. I enjoyed the case studies and the food progression examples." A.R. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial topics included breathing considerations; taking preferred foods and making slight modifications (to texture / flavor / presentation); ideas for modifying pasta / rice; and reasons why a child might accept food in one situation and refuse it in the next (e.g., due to pressure). I liked that there were many practical examples of children similar to the ones I treat." K.K. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the examples and case studies and rating scale. I use a sensory hierarchy scale to get to items in mouth and this will be the next level of data that I can collect. Thank you. I liked examples of how to modify the different groups (bread, cheese, etc)." S.F. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the breakdown of all aspects of picky eating as well as the examples of the scale. It made course easy to understand. I liked the facts and how everything was on a PowerPoint to follow along and take notes." E.L. (Dec. 2023)
"Helpful case studies to see examples of using the food chaining program. I liked that there was information about the whole process (eval, caregiver training, developing treatment)." C.C. (Nov. 2023)
"All of the topics were overall very helpful and beneficial to my daily practice. I enjoyed learning about food chaining." K.H. (Nov. 2023)
"I loved this course. It kept me engaged and gave me TONS of useful information. I especially loved the case histories where I could see the chaining therapy being implemented." F.J. (Nov. 2023)
"The rating scale and methods of diet expansion techniques were helpful. I enjoyed the presentation of the material." T.C. (Nov. 2023)
"The process of food chaining was beneficial to discuss. I liked the range of examples provided." P.L. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the details provided for the implementation of a food chaining system. Great examples of how to implement it." K.B. (Nov. 2023)
"Provided specific examples of food chaining and explanation of how physiological deficits impact munching/chewing patterns. I liked the clarity of presenters and how they explained how liquid intake (water and milk) impacts intake of solids." S.Y. (Oct. 2023)
"The examples of real clients were beneficial. This course helped me relate to my current clients. I liked the multiple examples of food chain sequences." T.K. (Oct. 2023)
"I loved all the strategies mentioned to expand food choice. Liked how the rating scale helps to track progress." C.L. (Oct. 2023)
"The case studies regarding medically complex food chaining were helpful." M.P. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked all of the suggestions for which foods to go to next given a child's current preference and the emphasis on looking at the whole child. The discussion on different bottles/considerations for each and the difference between the parent and child rating scale was beneficial." S.M. (Sep. 2023)
"This course was informative and provided examples from real cases. I liked discussing the importance of using rating scale." M.S. (Sep. 2023)
"The information about recommended intake for toddlers and strategies to increase eating at meal time was helpful (e.g., reduce amount of milk, reduce grazing, etc). I liked the product recommendations and the rating system." A.K. (Sep. 2023)
"I loved the real life examples and case studies. It really helps put things together. I liked the flexibility to pause and resume when needed." K.S. (Aug. 2023)
"I found the topic of food chaining and how to implement it to be most helpful. I enjoyed the rating scale examples and case studies." G.D. (Aug. 2023)
"Concrete examples and case studies. I liked the rating scale." S.B. (Aug. 2023)
"I thought the rating scale was helpful to use consistently with a child, and it's easy to use with caregivers. I liked the explanation of how to refer and complex needs vs. children with less needs. The case studies brought the program to life, giving real problems/concerns and solutions that happen over time." M.E. (Jul. 2023)
"Framework to consider/organize food and their experiences were beneficial. I liked the case studies." I.L. (Jul. 2023)
"The case studies were helpful! I loved that there was a variety in the severity. This course was very easy to follow along with!" H.N. (Jul. 2023)
"I found the case studies helpful as well as talking through how to food chain. I liked the real life examples." A.A. (Jul. 2023)
"The whole approach seems like it will be an effective way to help expand upon a child’s limited food repertoire. I liked how course was divided into sections, had lots of helpful information in addition to the slides, and had practical information that can be used immediately." K.S. (Jul. 2023)
"Explanation of the food chaining steps was beneficial. I liked the case studies." K.P. (Jun. 2023)
"I plan to encourage my staff to take this course. The evaluation portion of the presentation was a very complete overview and very concise. Personally, I really liked the specific recommendations for spoons, bottles, and cups. I liked the pace and how thorough course was - the case studies were really great." L.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Food Chaining 101, including the specific 6 steps (food chaining is the last step!)" N.E. (Jun. 2023)
"Presenters provided an abundant amount of examples to help relate to clients. Learning what foods can be chained together based on textures was beneficial." C.S. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the food chaining rating scale and the case studies at the end." M.C. (Jun. 2023)
"I enjoyed the thorough breakdown, examples, and ideas. I liked the case studies and seeing real life examples." M.M. (Jun. 2023)
"The case studies were particularly helpful." S.I. (Jun. 2023)
"This can be immediately applied to therapy. I liked the depth of knowledge presented. Milk-protein allergy was a beneficial topic." M.M. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked all aspects r/t the Food Chaining to assist with the feeding therapy with my clients." S.P. (Jun. 2023)
"The case studies were the most helpful part of the training! They showed real life examples of food chains that could be models for current clients." G.S. (Jun. 2023)
"Rating scales were beneficial (and the recommendation to make one with the child). I liked the practical examples." C.A. (May 2023)
"Discussing the 5 steps to consider before changing foods was beneficial. This course was concise, informative, and visual." S.W. (May 2023)
"This course is clear and to the point. I liked the recommended eating tools/products, and all the examples of food and how it can be modified or expanded as one progressed through therapy." J.C. (Apr. 2023)
"Discussing methods of food training with parents. Easy to comprehend course, good pace." N.L. (Apr. 2023)
"I appreciated the examples of how to chain the food together. I liked the examples." B.B. (Apr. 2023)
"Medical and nutritional considerations, equipment to trial, and case studies to understand examples of chaining were beneficial. I liked the case studies, and being online allowed me to pause and re-listen to ensure my understanding." A.M. (Apr. 2023)
"The feeding strategies to try in therapy were the most beneficial. I enjoyed hearing the case study information." B.M. (Mar. 2023)
"The integration of the child's sensory preferences when determining what food to chain was beneficial. I liked the case history section." R.M. (Mar. 2023)
"Simple food chaining ideas: pulling apart pop tarts, adding 1 tbsp sauce to another sauce, and using flavored broth for rice. I liked the practical pieces and examples, and the rating scale." D.L. (Mar. 2023)
"Learning importance of food education - how effective it can be in daily practice with families of children with picky eating to understand their children better and moreover make mealtime fun rather than stress." C.M. (Mar. 2023)
"Each topic was well explained. I liked the case studies." E.P. (Feb. 2023)
"All the information presented in this workshop was very beneficial. I loved the way presenters linked the red flags in aspects of health history. These are a key piece to implementing the appropriate technique; not just observed feeding skills. The steps to use the therapeutic approach were beneficial." I.V. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the food chaining technique itself and rating scale." B.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Good overview of expanding food choices. I liked the rating scale." J.H. (Feb. 2023)
"It was a new concept to me so overall course was very helpful. The instructors were clear and concise." M.S. (Feb. 2023)
"The medical and oral motor factors to consider prior to food chaining and the practical examples of food chaining were beneficial." C.M. (Jan. 2023)
"Absolutely everything!! Seriously, the best course I've ever taken! Thank you!" D.E. (Jan. 2023)
"All six steps were helpful. Learning the specific ways to modify foods in the chaining program." H.R. (Jan. 2023)
"The oral motor ideas, such as using tools like the duo spoon, crumbing, and cutting food into rectangles to work on chewing were beneficial. I liked all the examples." J.S. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the rating scale. Handouts, sectioned material were beneficial." M.R. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the examples of food chaining specific foods. And the ease of course access." E.O. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of food chaining and mapping. And the specific case studies that shared real ideas on how to modify preferred foods." M.D. (Dec. 2022)
"All of this was beneficial. Our dysphagia class in grad school did not offer an in-depth section for treating feeding disorders, especially in the pediatric population. The amount of information given, and the recommendations for treatment were great." A.W. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the Meal Modification Plan. The topics covered were relevant and everything was explained in a simple way." Z.R. (Dec. 2022)
"The rating scales for food chaining and specific examples of food chains were very informative. Vast amount of information and specific examples given to supplement the information." A.L. (Dec. 2022)
"There were excellent ideas for ways that children can interact with food. Also, the rating scale will be a great way to monitor my kiddos. The presenters were clear and concise. The knowledge checks were great." C.P. (Dec. 2022)
"The structure and information was presented clearly and in an organized way. I liked the ideas presented for chaining different foods." M.R. (Dec. 2022)
"The presentation was simple and easy to follow. The rating scale is helpful. And learning medical reasons a child will not accept foods." M.V. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the case studies." A.D. (Dec. 2022)
"Course was very specific and explained in detail the concepts." Y.R. (Nov. 2022)
"Understanding how medical problems such as congestion and breathing problems impact feeding. I liked learning how Food Chaining works and the use of the rating system." V.N. (Nov. 2022)
"There are practical suggestions of where to start and how to chain specific foods." S.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Easy to understand course." M.S. (Nov. 2022)
"The case studies were very helpful. Great examples." A.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Food chaining examples, recommendations, tips and tricks, as well as visuals, were very informative. Handouts were easy to follow along with the presentation. Presenters were very knowledgeable and provided fantastic resources, recommendations for actual treatment practice, and case studies/example situations to better achieve learner outcomes." K.W. (Nov. 2022)
"Feeding for craniofacial children under 3 - how to encourage parents in early intervention was good." B.B. (Nov. 2022)
"I found the examples of how to initiate food chaining extremely helpful. I liked that course gave a descriptive overview of food chaining as well as example case studies." K.B. (Nov. 2022)
"The content was easily integrated into clientele examples." D.J. (Nov. 2022)
"I did not know much about food prechaining or chaining. I liked all of the topics. The information was excellent. I liked that I could stop and go and come back where I left off. I liked how I could re-listen as needed." K.H. (Nov. 2022)
"There was a good amount of quality information." A.F. (Nov. 2022)
"A lot of practical usable suggestions! Love the ongoing offering of examples. Just what I need to liven up and change my current sessions." P.B. (Oct. 2022)
"Everything discussed is very important to know when you are working with children that have feeding problems. I liked how the modifications in the foods are helping the kids to expand diet core." R.P. (Oct. 2022)
"Everything was beneficial. Comprehensive and extremely practical course." J.B. (Sept. 2022)
"The presentation was clear." N.U. (Sept. 2022)
"The format was helpful for understanding the material." S.P. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the clear info that i can use in my cases." J.N. (Sept. 2022)
"The course was very informative." A.B. (Aug. 2022)
"How to practice this feeding chain and step by step, and the videos helped a lot." M.R. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked all of it. New ideas on chaining methods." A.L. (June 2022)
"The order of presentation of information and topics addressed were good. I liked the specific examples of food chaining." C.F. (June 2022)
"I found that the evaluation process as well as changing the flavor rather than the texture of foods will be very beneficial." W.B. (June 2022)
"I liked the layout and the video presentation. Learning the food chaining process and food rating." K.M. (June 2022)
"I liked the direction it provided for completing a proper case history and learning the detailed technique for food chaining." H.L. (June 2022)
"I work with a lot of kiddos in Early Intervention with feeding/swallowing issues. I read the book by the presenters in my first year as an SLP and loved it. I think they have some great ideas that work with the kiddos I serve. I think the rating scale will be most beneficial, especially for some of my older 6-8 year old outpatients who come just for feeding. The presenters explained everything so well. I enjoyed the pictures and hearing the case studies." T.N. (May 2022)
"Everything was great. I'm very interested in feeding therapy and have a child with ASD. Their use of examples helped a lot." (May 2022)
"Information was very clinically based with a lot of good takeaways to use right away." S.B. (May 2022)
"Helped me to know when to refer patients for feeding consultation." P.B. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the discussion of food chaining and how to implement strategies." S.S. (Apr. 2022)
"I believe the deep specifics on the steps of food chaining and the examples of different foods and liquids that could be incorporated was beneficial" J.T. (Mar. 2022)
"The explanation of food chaining and case studies were helpful for my understanding. Course expanded my knowledge and understanding of what food chaining is and what foods to try with my feeding patients." J.V. (Mar. 2022)
"The case studies combined with the in-depth explanation of food chaining (by food groups) was helpful in understanding the general concepts and how to put them into practice. I enjoyed the pace and real-world examples presented in the course." K.O. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the hands on examples of how to chain." D.D. (Mar. 2022)
"Rating scales and how to modify foods was beneficial. The case studies helped me piece things together." J.P. (Mar. 2022)
"Course provided good information on how to assess and begin a food chaining program, and also provided examples." J.R. (Feb. 2022)
"EVERYTHING!!! I'm an SLP and I'm new to feeding therapy. New student on my caseload has feeding goals, however, he's 12!" A.A. (Jan. 2022)
"The rating scale will be most helpful in my daily practice when treating children with feeding disorders. The scale will be helpful in creating goals and monitoring progress. I liked how the course was broken up into different segments. It helped me stay focused on the topic and helped me better retain information when I had to pause the course after each section." D.O. (Jan. 2022)
"The presentation was easy to follow, and there were many practical examples of therapy for a variety of infants and children with different feeding needs." J.B. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the background information about health issues causing picky eating. I'm wondering when EOE came on the radar. My son, now 16, was an extremely picky eater with the associated health issues. We went to so many doctors (pediatricians, allergists, 3 ENTs, immune system doctors). Nobody caught the EOE, despite what I know now to be classic symptoms. We finally figured it out at age 12. We tried more testing, diets, and medications to no avail. At age 14, he went on Neocate and no food for 6 weeks and finally saw remission. At age 14, he was 4'11" and 90 pounds. 18 months later, he was 5'7" and 135 pounds. We still struggle with picky/slow eating. This will be helpful." (Dec. 2021)
"I really enjoyed this course. It really helped me understand how to expand children's diets using their current food preferences. The entire content was wonderful, as well as the case studies and examples. So helpful!" A.C. (Dec. 2021)
"How to modify existing food preferences with other flavors or textures to improve variety was helpful for my daily practice. The course was very specific and had lots of practical recommendations that will be useful." T.J. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the resources and ideas on how to present new foods, and expand. The rating form is very helpful." L.B. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked that the course was broken down into sections." A.E. (Oct. 2021)
"How to address the evaluation when we have a picky eater. The great strategies, tools and examples about how we can modify a child's diet." J.S. (Oct. 2021)
“I liked that it discussed Food Chaining from infancy through childhood. Many other courses focus on infants and toddlers, and this course incorporated school-age.” R.R. (Oct. 2021)
"The use of rating scales and importance of prechaining process was beneficial for my daily practice." G.L. (Sept. 2021)
"The case studies. It helped to synthesize all the information given and show how the information could be used in the "real world" with "real children". I liked the handouts because I can use them for quick reference." C.D. (Aug. 2021)
“I enjoyed food chaining, the case studies, and examples. I think the instructor was very thorough and detailed with her presentations. I like how I was able to learn at my own pace.” L.H. (Aug. 2021)
"The examples of food chains that were shared will be beneficial to my practice. I liked how in depth the case studies were." L.S. (Aug. 2021)
“I enjoyed the breakdown of treatment planning of food chaining and an explanation of the rating scale. I also liked that it was broken down in a way that you can use it in your practice immediately.” J.C. (Jul. 2021)
“How to initiate a food chaining program, and using the rating scale to determine which new foods to incorporate or modify was very insightful. I liked how the food chaining method follows a sensory approach to feeding, respecting the child's sensory profile without forcing new foods on them.” Y.D. (Jun. 2021)
"Learning how to modify foods to expand preferences was great!" M.I. (Jun. 2021)
"Learning how to implement Food Chaining and the importance of rating will be beneficial for my daily practice." K.B. (Jun. 2021)
"I loved hearing the thought process for analyzing a new client and then the various ways of altering foods to make them chain off a preferred food. My favorite aspect of this course was learning tidbits like grilled peanut butter and jelly can be easier to tolerate than regular peanut butter and jelly... little nuggets of knowledge that expand my repertoire of chaining knowledge. It was a fabulous course." F.A. (May 2021)
"The specific food groups discussed for food chaining, as well as, how to mask new foods introduced were beneficial. I found the two case studies and monthly updates beneficial to my daily practice with my pediatric feeding patients. Learning about the 6 steps, as well as, specific ways to assist children with oral-motor and sensory needs. I felt that this course covered all of the areas about food chaining (which I wanted to review). However, would have liked to see more videos of food chaining strategies." J.B. (Apr. 2021)
"It was fantastic to have a course on specifics to address the oral stage for swallowing disorders and a plan to help the child expand their palate. I liked the quality of content. Excellent course!!" L.G. (Mar. 2021)
“I enjoyed the in-depth discussion on treatment procedures including the use of rating scales, food chaining examples, and how to approach expanding from a currently accepted food.” H.G. (Mar. 2021)
“I found the food chaining examples were helpful and increased my understanding.” K.E. (Feb. 2021)
"I liked that it went through anatomy and then went into food chaining for a very complete look. The food chaining rating scale was most helpful." M.H. (Feb. 2021)
“I liked how they presented a few case studies so I could see how to implement the food chaining program.” T.P. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CIMI
This course presents strategies to help establish solid foundations for the development of normal speech and feeding behavior for young children ages birth to 2 years. Participants will learn how to keep babies and young children on track to prevent or reduce life-long feeding, speech, and mouth development problems.... more+
"Family education was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the videos." K.A. (Oct. 2024)
"Learning more about feeding in general was helpful." K.L. (Oct. 2024)
"The section regarding intelligibility was beneficial, vowel sounds and CAS, as this is the population I see the most. Well organized course and easy to follow. The demonstrations at the end of each section were very helpful." J.L. (Sep. 2024)
"I found all of the information to be helpful and was very interested in the developmental monthly progressions of skills. Her information was well presented, supported by pictures and videos, so that a novice could still follow along." L.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Developmental information that will help me in best supporting my own children's speech and feeding development as well as information I can share with parents who want to see their child thrive. I liked the emphasis on prevention and education." K.D. (Sep. 2024)
"Feeding and swallowing for the normally developing child was a beneficial topic. I liked the balance of info as related to the normally developing and the delayed child." Y.E. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked discussing oral motor for jaw facilitation. Thorough details in all areas." E.S. (Aug. 2024)
"Oral motor exercises were helpful as well as the infant massage." L.K. (Jul. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss the impacts that early difficulties with feeding/swallowing can go on to have with speech and language development. This course was easy to follow, the information was clear, and can easily be carried over to the clinical setting." K.C. (Jul. 2024)
"How all of feeding and speech development are integrated together was a helpful topic. Loved the massage demonstrations. I liked the videos of the therapy techniques to facilitate good oral movements, feeding, massage, and speech development. Photos of normal and abnormal facial structures of newborns were also helpful." J.A. (Jul. 2024)
"It was beneficial discussing the development of feeding, milestone development in the anatomy of the mouth and types of textures babies can have." H.B. (May. 2024)
"Feeding and oral motor development were beneficial topics. I liked the video examples of treatments." K.G. (May. 2024)
"All information was applicable and beneficial and I enjoyed the video demonstrations." N.A. (May. 2024)
"Spoon feeding, cup drinking, and CAS Information were beneficial. I liked the examples of therapeutic techniques." P.L. (May. 2024)
"How to appropriately use the chewy tubes was helpful. I enjoyed the hands-on examples." M.L. (Apr. 2024)
"The demonstrations were beneficial." S.G. (Apr. 2024)
"Things to watch for when assessing feeding was beneficial. Set a good foundation for early feeding." A.G. (Apr. 2024)
"Hands-on strategies and product recommendations were helpful. The content was very applicable to my work with the 0-3 population." B.H. (Mar. 2024)
"All topics and discussions were very beneficial, either as a review, validation of treatment, or new information for me. The references were very helpful. The course was very informative and comprehensive." D.I. (Mar. 2024)
"How to diagnose whether a child has a high palate was beneficial. I liked that I was able to watch course in sections as opposed to all at once." K.S. (Mar. 2024)
"All information was relevant in working in birth to 3. I liked the review of the development of oral structures." P.B. (Mar. 2024)
"The stages of development for feeding were beneficial. Good content and helpful." T.C. (Feb. 2024)
"The milestones for feeding and demonstrations/suggestions on how to use maroon spoons and various cups were helpful. I liked the clear layout of milestones and what to look for and then the time to "apply" with practicing what was reviewed." K.T. (Feb. 2024)
"Tongue tie and oral movement were helpful. I enjoyed all the strategies provided." J.H. (Jan. 2024)
"Overall review of development and feeding strategies will be beneficial in my daily practice with EI clients. I liked the ability to complete this on my own, and the tongue tie information." M.O. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing how to begin oral feeds with infants was beneficial. I liked all of the information the presenter shared, plus she demonstrated the use of specific items beneficial for intervention." H.M. (Jan. 2024)
"I loved all of the course, and I can use it for my own kids." K.L. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial discussion of vowel production. I enjoyed the demonstration video." S.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Ideas to facilitate good mouth development in infancy. The importance of preventative measures of prolonged speech/feeding." C.B. (Dec. 2023)
"It was helpful to discuss the areas to be aware of during feeding. Easy to follow course." K.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial overview of appropriate mouth and feeding development. I enjoyed the thorough discussion, pictures, and video practice exercises." H.L. (Dec. 2023)
"I found the entire course to be beneficial. I appreciated the information regarding typical mouth development. I see how my clients with severe speech sound disorders and feeding clients had disturbances in oral motor development. This course fits nicely into my treatment paradigms and philosophies. Integrating OT and PT perspectives and typical development norms." J.W. (Dec. 2023)
"Terrific review of development and intervention. I liked the intervention methods and tools." C.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Feeding milestones and tools for development were helpful. I liked the pictures of tools and visuals of stages." G.A. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial information regarding the importance of vowel production and suggestions to achieve better vowel production. The drooling management was helpful as well. I enjoyed the video presentation with the bite blocks/jaw closure tubes feeding/drinking techniques to use with infants and toddlers." A.R. (Nov. 2023)
"The different activities that can be done to support mouth development were most beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the demonstrations." A.A. (Nov. 2023)
"Clear communication and established therapy goals when working with children for feeding and speech purposes. Developmental information regarding feeding skills and food appropriate for different ages was beneficial." M.P. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the fact that I could go at my own pace. I also enjoyed the video presentation examples." L.D. (Nov. 2023)
"Understanding the tools that can be used early on for jaw development. I liked the pictures and videos, so I was able to visualize in real-time." T.K. (Oct. 2023)
"Various treatment strategies to improve jaw grading for speech and feeding. The interactive videos of how to perform treatment strategies were very helpful." R.A. (Oct. 2023)
"Much of this was new to me as applicable for children under two years of age as I've never worked with this age group, but have wanted to be able to do something early on in an effort to minimize or prevent later speech deficits." C.B. (Oct. 2023)
"The entire section about feeding was new to me and I will watch it again as there's so much I need to learn." K.T. (Oct. 2023)
"The presenter was incredible. Thank you, Diane! I liked the videos of the oral massage, and all the review of the normal development which is important for me to explain to parents in EI. I liked that I could log on when I had time." A.C. (Sep. 2023)
"I will use the feeding milestones. I liked the information regarding cup, spoon and straws." S.G. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the integration of facial and oral massage into jaw work and introduction of speech sounds." A.O. (Sep. 2023)
"The use of various therapy tools to target different areas of biting, chewing, speech and drinking were beneficial. I liked the activities to practice learned skills and knowledge." M.S. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked all of it. Learning how to help families prevent open mouth breathing in infants." H.G. (Sep. 2023)
"The Feeding and Jaw topics were helpful. Concise information and helpful pictures." T.B. (Aug. 2023)
"Very thorough course. Oral development relating to speech sounds was beneficial." C.F. (Aug. 2023)
"The presenter was highly knowledgeable and experienced in both research and clinical practices. Jaw grading necessary for eliciting a good swallow pattern was beneficial to discuss." E.N. (Aug. 2023)
"Recommendations for straw drinking, ways to achieve back molar chewing, and the information on jaw grading for vowels were beneficial. As an Early Intervention SLP, I feel that the information I learned in this seminar will be very beneficial to help our parents with children with feeding challenges. I particularly liked the focus on prevention of mouth problems before they begin by implementing strategies from infancy on." J.A. (Aug. 2023)
"The introduction of new ways to improve oral development in babies and toddlers was beneficial. I liked the strategies to improve oral development." E.D. (Aug. 2023)
"I thought the overview of infant feeding reflexes, as well as specific examples of cups, straws, and spoons to use were very helpful. I liked the practical ideas and images to guide future therapy sessions." H.G. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked all of the treatment strategies." B.M. (Jul. 2023)
"The reminders of oral development, how to work towards straw drinking, the association of jaw development to lingual movement, and how early to work on jaw development for chewing. The explanations were concrete, and the visuals and demonstrations complemented the explanations well." C.L. (Jul. 2023)
"Beneficial information on drooling and pacifier use, which I can share with parents. I liked the interactive video demos." S.F. (Jul. 2023)
"The use of materials to elicit vowel sounds and feeding development was beneficial. I liked the practical strategies. Also, the video demonstrations with the use of the tools." B.S. (Jul. 2023)
"Learning impact of postural stability on feeding. I liked the information about the different tools. I also really enjoyed the mouth model." A.S. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked that this course was Early Intervention based. Discriminative mouthing-teethers, starting at arms, shoulders, cheeks, lips, mouth vs. directly going for the mouth. Spoon feeding/straw drinking, pacing boards, longer vowels, and increase speech intelligibility." H.E. (Jun. 2023)
"Jaw work, straw drinking, and chewing were beneficial topics. This course had a lot of good information. I liked the demonstrations." K.R. (Jun. 2023)
"The oral-motor and feeding strategies really help with specific areas for the families that I am working with. I liked that this course was self-paced, and the slides were helpful." S.B. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the oral motor assessment of the infant. How to help mouth development from day 1." P.D. (Jun. 2023)
"This course was organized. The information was relevant and accurate. I liked the useful videos to illustrate oral massage and feeding intervention." L.H. (Jun. 2023)
"The hands-on practice! I liked that I could take notes on the handout provided and the content was discussed clearly." M.S. (May 2023)
"Very thorough. I liked the oral motor stimulation techniques." V.S. (May 2023)
"I found all the feeding assessment and treatment techniques very valuable. I appreciated all the references to use for further learning. This course was very well organized and very comprehensive." W.D. (May 2023)
"Great content! Jaw grading and learning how the body influences the mouth was beneficial." K.V. (May 2023)
"Working on vowels and ways to elicit vowel sounds was beneficial. I liked the presenter's style of teaching." B.D. (Apr. 2023)
"Infant oral development and feeding was beneficial. Good visuals, videos, and product recommendations." M.O. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the instruction within the videos; modeling using tools; feeding infants." A.G. (Mar. 2023)
"Excellent course. I liked all of the content." C.R. (Feb. 2023)
"Engaging how-to videos. I liked the jaw grading, straw drinking, feeding development." A.B. (Feb. 2023)
"Course was detailed. The topics about feeding and jaw grading were beneficial." L.L. (Feb. 2023)
"Interesting, functional, and applicable to practice as well as daily living. Mouth development, mgt of drooling, biting, etc. was beneficial." J.A. (Feb. 2023)
"Each section was of interest, and the video teaching was great. Comments and discussion on 'past' interventions were interesting. The topic of jaw height, movement, etc. was an area I had not received any training." S.R. (Feb. 2023)
"Detailed explanation with great examples." Y.G. (Feb. 2023)
"Good review of techniques and strategies. I liked the charts and sequence." M.B. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the specific treatment ideas. I've taken individual courses on feeding, myofunctional therapy, articulation, etc...It was nice to bring it all together from a speech and language point of view." S.B. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the introduction of solid foods, and the online format of course." J.A. (Jan. 2023)
"Learning proper feeding development. I liked the teaching strategies offered." S.R. (Dec. 2022)
"All content was good." S.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Very thorough and a lot of great information. Discussion of bottle, straw, cup drinking and different stages of food and chewing was beneficial." D.H. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the steps of introduction to each general stage of oral motor development with foods." E.S. (Dec. 2022)
"Very informative course and self-paced. Jaw exercises for pre-feeding and drooling management were helpful." S.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Direct explanation of how to implement therapy techniques. Very specific on the why and the how." M.V. (Nov. 2022)
"Learning appropriate use of mouth toys and activities. I liked the wide breadth of information. The instructor was clearly knowledgeable." L.R. (Nov. 2022)
"I found the jaw work and anatomical development norms to be very beneficial. I liked how the presenter gave you a detailed overview of typical development. I also loved the treatment approaches with each section addressed." J.M. (Nov. 2022)
"I found the entire course very informative! The presenter was very knowledgeable!" J.A. (Nov. 2022)
"How to introduce solids, straw drinking and open-cup drinking was very beneficial. I loved the content of this course." H.A. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the ability to watch on my own time and learn the interplay between mouth and hand development." H.W. (Nov. 2022)
"I found every topic to be beneficial. I liked learning how to provide jaw exercises and how to use bite blocks and teach vowels. I liked watching how the presenter modeled the facial massage and how to present cups and straws." V.N. (Nov. 2022)
"The feeding topics were the most beneficial for me." A.S. (Oct. 2022)
"All of the course was very useful. I liked so much how to teach baby to drink liquids and eat first solid food." R.P. (Oct. 2022)
"Loved it all! Practical, good review." R.W. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the feeding portion of the course." R.M. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the feeding section of the course and the flexibility of taking it." N.G. (Sept. 2022)
"I really enjoyed the videos of how to work with different tools such as chewy tubes and bite blocks for jaw grading. It was helpful to see how these would be implemented into therapy. I also liked how comprehensive it was and that it included not only oral motor information but how that related to sound development." F.G. (Aug. 2022)
"I would recommend this course." G.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the materials, the interactive exercises, and the visuals (pictures of babies faces, oral structures, etc)." T.M. (July 2022)
"The recommendations for tools to use in therapy were good. Liked the discussion of feeding milestones." M.N. (July 2022)
"The demonstrations were helpful." L.G. (July 2022)
"I liked the chewing and feeding activities and the way course was divided into sections." S.D. (June 2022)
"Lots of good examples and helpful images." V.M. (June 2022)
"Great therapy suggestions and demonstrations." H.M. (June 2022)
"Course was very helpful and can be applied to everyday practice." A.C. (May 2022)
"I liked the speech sound development, therapy techniques, review of anatomy, as well as all the practical applications." A.D. (May 2022)
"I liked the examples of recommended resources/tools and the how-to sections with Diane." S.H. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the section on feeding, and the concrete examples given by the presenter." E.F. (Apr. 2022)
"All the information she provided will be extremely beneficial! I liked her presentation manner, her visuals, and her hands on activities." E.C (Apr. 2022)
"The developmental norms and expectations were beneficial. I liked the demonstrations." M.F. (Mar. 2022)
"The content was easily understood - birth to 12 month feeding - good demonstrations." H.B. (Mar. 2022)
"Early mouth development, recommended activities for different ages and stages, review of reflexes. All very beneficial!" M.G. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked how she broke out the strategies and research by specific areas at a time, and all the video examples of how to complete the items discussed in the course." K.K. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the feeding developmental checklist. Very thorough information." A.D. (Feb. 2022)
"Comparisons of oral motor and development of speech and language was helpful. And I liked use of the typically developing case study." A.B. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the tools used for feeding and speech development and connection made between motor patterns for feeding and speech development." L.K. (Jan. 2022)
"I found the sections on oral massage and jaw work helpful to add into my feeding treatment sessions. I liked the videos and all the hands on practice." B.C. (Jan. 2022)
"I found the information about palate structure and how to help it to not narrow very interesting. I liked the hands on examples and eating experiences." H.B. (Jan. 2022)
"I found the jaw grading topic particularly interesting. I enjoyed learning about the bite blocks and closure tubes and how to use them to improve accurate vowel production. I thought the demonstrations were a great way to review the information discussed and to see hands-on how to implement in therapy." M.B. (Jan. 2022)
"The examples given were very helpful. I liked the resources shown to use in my therapy and demonstrations." A.P. (Dec. 2021)
"Learning more about the palate and importance of oral stimulation as babies was beneficial for my daily practice." L.P. (Dec. 2021)
"I love the specific strategies that Diane discussed. Very nice pace and very clearly described strategies." D.J. (Nov. 2021)
"The review of feeding and swallowing development, breastfeeding and palatal information was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the demonstrations." M.G. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked everything, materials are evidence-based, presenter was good, well-organized presentation. One of the best on Northern Speech so far." E.L. (Oct. 2021)
"Feeding development and examples of foods and drinks to present at developmental stages. I liked the comprehensive oral/motor development and issues which may occur." T.D. (Oct. 2021)
"Everything was extremely beneficial I have been looking for a course to help other SLPs in our company approach infant to 2 years feeding and this was excellent. The details and the visual demonstrations - and the tools to do all of it with! SO helpful!! I also loved the association with Down Syndrome as I have my first set of twins with Down's and feel very confident in keeping them on track for their feeding development!" S.R. (Sept. 2021)
"It was so in depth and takes you all the way from birth to eating and speaking. Excellent course!" M.L. (Sept. 2021)
"I enjoyed learning about the topic of vowels the hand-mouth connection, particularly about mouth breathing, drooling, and tongue development. I also liked the in-depth discussion about speech development. After I gave birth to my second daughter, I wanted to learn more about breastfeeding and infant swallowing/feeding, so I bought Diane Bahr's book "Nobody Ever Told Me (or my Mother) That!" Such a fabulous book! So much wonderful information and helpful in so many ways. So when I found this online course, I was thrilled! Thank you, Diane Bahr, and thank you, Northern Speech Services." (Sept. 2021)
"Loved the idea of using different techniques to facilitate sound development. Also very interested to look more into the tongue thrust swallowing mentioned and programs to assist in this. The course was very thorough and well done. Great explanations and clinical applications." K.C. (Aug. 2021)
"The LabsMassage and jaw exercise techniques norms/expectations and remediation strategies are helpful for my daily practice. The course was clear, well organized, and clearly presented." R.S. (Aug. 2021)
"I am a retired SLP with a 27-month-old grand-daughter with feeding delays. She was born a couple of weeks early with Down Syndrome and is currently on a g-tube struggling with oral intake. All of the information is relevant to her development. I loved the entire course. Typical mouth development, problems that can occur when development is atypical, and ways to facilitate next step development, it is so interconnected. Speech sound production as it relates to jaw grading and stability." (Aug. 2021)
"It really helped to learn more about the structures and development of babies' mouths comparing typical to atypical, as well as, any milestone references. I have so many parents that ask what is "normal" for a baby and it really helps to have these charts and references that clearly mark out by months what baby should be able to do. I liked the video portions where Diane Bahr had us participate along with her using foods and tools." K.U. (Jul. 2021)
"The jaw work, eating, and drinking work with babies and toddlers was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked that the course was straight-forward and very informative--I love that she included visual demonstrations. S.T. (Jun. 2021)
"I loved everything! This course was very thorough, and all information was applicable for SLPs. I enjoyed how Dr. Bahr appealed to different learning styles, especially by including the demonstrations. If more courses are offered by Dr. Bahr, I will be signing up, and I will be telling my colleagues about this course!" K.M. (Jun. 2021)
"This was such a great course! So clearly presented and referenced. It was so helpful to have access to the post-test to really help me focus in details during the presentation. I really liked being able to complete this course online at my own pace so I could take time to really let the information sink in before moving on. For me it was a great review of development from other feeding courses I have taken in the past. I loved the clear examples and hands-on sections." A.P. (Jun. 2021)
"The presenter was very comprehensive. I appreciate that she demonstrated several oral motor exercises and tools to increase oral awareness and jaw strength. I liked the number of resources and examples of materials the presenter uses during her therapy sessions. I also loved the video demonstrations." A.C. (May 2021)
"I liked that it was specifically geared towards the under 3 population." J.L. (May 2021)
“I found the examples with children diagnosed with down syndrome to be very helpful. There are many cases of children with down syndrome in my practice, so now I feel better trained. I also enjoy her book that goes along with the course.” I.R. (Feb. 2021)
"The feeding portion of the course was most beneficial for me. I liked when she demonstrated techniques." K.A. (Feb. 2021)
"The entire course was filled with things I will be addressing in my practice…from feeding to speech. It was very comprehensive!" G.S. (Feb. 2021)
"All of the material was pertinent to my job and was able to take away many of the strategies to share with parents. I liked the video samples presented. I enjoyed all the strategies shared for treating children with swallowing difficulties that will improve their efficiency of swallow and speech skills." T.B. (Jan. 2021)
"I appreciated the discussion on feeding techniques and chart for what, when, and how to feed liquids and food to babies under 1 year." S.S. (Jan. 2021)
“I liked the convenience that I could complete at my own pace. It was AWESOME and full of a ton of great details. Very easy to understand and offered great ideas for therapy.” K.Z. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Joy McGowan, MS, CCC-SLP
Presented will be guidelines for participants to use in determining the optimal AAC system to ensure successful communication across environments. Includes five critical components to consider when selecting a system. Discussed will be the functional implications of cognition, speech and language development, vision, and gross/fine motor skills. Both high and low-tech communication options will be examined, including communication boards, PECS, switches, eye-gaze, mobile technology, and speech-generating devices.... more+
"All of the course was great. Great video samples." J.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Use of eye gaze systems and implementation was helpful." P.C. (Jul. 2024)
"This course gave good information about things I need to consider when assessing a student for an AAC device. I liked the videos of children actually using the AAC systems." D.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Discussion of types of AAC was beneficial." D.H. (May. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful. I liked the ease of access; course length - concise yet detailed." I.L. (May. 2024)
"How to implement different types of AAC was beneficial to discuss." C.C. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked the engagement - using the "communication grab bag." This course was very comprehensive." K.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Using the PECS system and understanding other AAC devices was beneficial. I enjoyed the thorough explanations in each section." S.S. (Apr. 2024)
"The considerations prior to selecting an AAC device were beneficial. The videos were extremely beneficial." T.W. (Jan. 2024)
"The comprehensive description of available AAC systems for consideration and the criteria that should be considered in determining the effective introduction of a specific AAC system best suited to the needs of a child and their family. I especially appreciated the accompanying photos and videos. This course is one that I will return to for information as the need arises." J.H. (Jan. 2024)
"This course was great! The format included photos, videos, and all sorts of other examples and real-world situations that made it all come alive, real and practical." H.C. (Jan. 2023)
"The explanation and use of eye gaze tracking systems was beneficial. I enjoyed learning about the different devices and watching them being utilized in real-life therapy sessions." T.S. (Dec. 2023)
"I found the information on types of AAC and the assessment useful. I liked the images and detailed presentation." A.A. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning about cause and effect switches versus single message communication was beneficial." H.M. (Dec. 2023)
"The in-depth discussion of the PECS learning protocol was very helpful. The supplemental videos showing the various concepts in action were also very helpful." B.M. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the more extensive discussion about components used to decide the best AAC for a child. Sample videos were helpful." M.R. (Oct. 2023)
"This course offered specific strategies and examples for appropriate introduction to various systems and common pitfalls that were helpful to my understanding. I liked how the presenter laid out the various types of AAC and considerations, pros and cons to each." V.F. (Oct. 2023)
"Good overview. The presenter gave great examples." E.D. (Oct. 2023)
"It was helpful to see different communication systems/apps and factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate one. I liked the emphasis on how to introduce AAC and the steps needed before pushing for message expansion." S.M. (Sep. 2023)
"Learning about teaching eye gaze was beneficial." J.V. (Sep. 2023)
"I found the topic of choosing the right AAC method to be the most useful and practical. I liked the presenter's outstanding skills and was able to maintain my attention throughout the entirety of the course." D.M. (Aug. 2023)
"Very thorough. Great video clips. Went back to very early levels. Good overview of PECS." R.R. (Jul. 2023)
"Helpful for implementing AAC. Easy to follow course." J.H. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the hierarchy of communications and devices explained so that I can better assess the selection of a device for potential students. I also liked the reasoning for what is needed to be successful with a device. I loved the handout provided and also the way that this course was laid out in an easy-to-follow way." T.K. (May 2023)
"I liked every single topic." K.C. (May 2023)
"Discussion on PECS was beneficial." L.A. (Apr. 2023)
"Clear discussion regarding training/implementation of AAC devices. I found the discussion regarding specific skills to target and strategies for teaching AAC to be the most beneficial." E.W. (Mar. 2023)
"PECS information was beneficial. I liked this presentation." B.R. (Jan. 2023)
"Course offered broad knowledge and intro to SGDs. I appreciated the terms introduced that label specific topics and concepts when educating a family using a SGD." A.W. (Dec. 2022)
"The presenter was very knowledgeable of the content." R.L. (Dec. 2022)
"Good details on various devices and programs. I liked the different software programs for the IPAD, the tote idea, yes/no bracelet idea." M.A. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked that presenter discussed various AAC systems." B.C. (Nov. 2022)
"Clear explanations and video examples. Evaluating, training and initiating eye gaze access method was beneficial." C.P. Nov. 2022)
"I liked all of the content. I liked the pace of the course, the speaker and the videos." S.T. (Oct. 2022)
"I will benefit from this course content." S.K. (Sept. 2022)
"I would recommend this course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)
"Good overview of types of AAC, good use of video examples." A.M. (July 2022)
"The in-depth overview of the PECS teaching format as well as the overall application of this system into practice was a helpful reminder of the process for teaching and implementing the strategies to the fullest extent. There were so many examples and application demonstrations that aided to support comprehension." A.R. (July 2022)
"The course format was excellent! Understanding the vocabulary that should be used and how AAC should be used." J.M. (July 2022)
"Lots of specific examples of types of AAC. I liked the lower tech options." D.G. (June 2022)
"Gained a lot of information pertaining to the selection process, implementation, and use of AAC evaluation application. I liked the various examples used with detailed information." D.M. (June 2022)
"Good factors to consider for assessment." H.S. (June 2022)
"I enjoyed the videos of the kids utilizing their AAC's." C.C. (May 2022)
"The information about eye gaze systems and how to evaluate for it was beneficial. The case studies illustrated the information well." S.F. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the types of AAC devices shown – Information was clear." N.P. (Apr. 2022)
"Very well organized. Topic was presented in an easy to follow format. I like the idea of using arm bracelets to help elicit a Yes/No response. I will try out the Choice Board Creator as part of my AAC assessments. The information presented was very useful." N.W. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the strategies to progress language with AAC. The course was easy to follow." J.U. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the info about core vocabulary." D.B. (Mar. 2022)
"The course information was quick, easy, and applicable – selecting vocabulary and evaluating effectiveness." T.B. (Feb. 2022)
"The videos were helpful to see AAC devices in use." L.K. (Jan. 2022)
"Presentation was easy to follow. The information is very pertinent to working with children with communication challenges." S.E. (Jan. 2022)
"Identifying children who are ready to begin using AAC - very clear presentation of the information." B.W. (Dec. 2021)
"This was an excellent presentation from beginning to end. Basic principles of determining benefits and choices for a child were discussed. A wide variety of AAC were presented with some methodology for effective training. Presentation of the AAC in use for a child were very good. Ms. McGowan spoke at a very good rate and was most clear." S.C. (Dec. 2021)
"A great review of the PECs protocol, transitioning to SGD, and different programs available for devices." L.L. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the review of PEC's, switches, and how different devices organize vocabulary." J.J. (Nov. 2021)
"Specific methods to prepare a child for learning an AAC device. Videos of actual users gave support to the lecture." M.T. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the entire course. Great content!" T.E. (Nov. 2021)
"I found the presentation of different AAC devices both low tech and high tech beneficial." M.K. (Nov. 2021)
“The different ways to describe/discuss the device with parents was helpful.” C.H. (Sep. 2021)
“I thought it was a very good explanation of the different systems, with examples of who it would best fit. I also liked that you were able to work at your own pace and able to repeat important points.” T.L. (Aug. 2021)
“I found the evaluation of patients who require AAC to communicate to be very helpful. The examples of patients and what worked/what did not work for them was insightful.” K.D. (Jul. 2021)
"Discussion regarding AAC options and considerations for pre-intentional communicators and/or individuals with cognitive deficits will benefit my daily practice. I liked the videos, clinical examples." L.M. (Jul. 2021)
"The entire course was very helpful. It provided a comprehensive overview of AAC. The presenter was very knowledgeable about all aspects of AAC." P.G. (May 2021)
How to train early AAC users, how to include caregivers, and how to determine the best form of system. Information was presented clear and with wonderful video examples." M.S. (May 2021)
"I appreciated the discussion of various AAC devices and their pros and cons. I liked the inclusion of videos to demonstrate concepts and strategies. I expected more details regarding how to evaluate level of symbol recognition." J.M. (Apr. 2021)
"Learned more about the assessment process and what types of AAC are available, including how to transition from PECs to a SGD. The information was laid out in a logical manner." M.A. (Apr. 2021)
"The detailed discussion on criteria for selection, PECS, and transitioning from PECS to speech generating devices was most beneficial. Very thorough and helpful. Comprehensive and detailed course." T.A. (Mar. 2021)
"It was helpful just to review the types of systems and options available. Also, learning the kinds of skills kids need to use some of the systems was helpful." A.M. (Feb. 2021)
"This was a great overview of AAC and what to consider when selecting devices. I liked the incorporation of videos and pictures of devices. I would have liked a little bit more information on implementing devices with new AAC users." T.K. (Feb. 2021)
"I've recently become the AAC point SLP for our district, and it was great to have the in depth look into eye gaze. Lots of good information." K.W. (Jan. 2021)
"Covered the complex considerations in choosing an AAC system and the strategies for implementing effective systems. This course was easy to follow with a comprehensive overview of AAC systems from simple to complex and from assessment to implementation." S.D. (Jan. 2021)
“It was very thorough but also provided a very good overview of the different options available. The short video clips were also helpful.” L.G. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Elizabeth U. Grillo, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course will explore perceptual, acoustic, aerodynamic, and movement voice measures. Also discussed will be free low and high tech Internet resources that can be used to collect the measures in both children and adults. The content of this course is for all SLPs in private practice, schools, and medical settings.... more+
"It was beneficial learning about the free apps for measuring acoustic characteristics for voice evaluation. Very practical, useful information for voice evaluation and treatment." L.H. (Oct. 2024)
"The free tech apps to measure voice were helpful. I enjoyed the practice." P.C. (Jul. 2024)
"Specific instructions on locating measures across required areas. Very clear, comprehensive PPT notes for referring to later." A.M. (Jun. 2024)
"I found the material on acoustic measurements using free low-tech most beneficial for daily practice. I appreciated the step-by-step instructions on how to use Pratt software." A.C. (Jun. 2024)
"Discussing low tech and free apps was beneficial. Very thorough course." J.P. (Jun. 2024)
"This is one of the strongest and most directly digestible and applicable course offerings from NSS. I loved the within-presentation questions. References were appropriate. Dr. Grillo's teaching style really shines in this presentation!" K.B. (Feb. 2024)
"This was one of the most helpful courses I have ever taken. I loved how the instructor stayed focused on her goal of teaching her listeners how to apply various low and high-tech voice assessment techniques. I feel like I actually have something to use in therapy." B.W. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked how practical this course was. Discussing ways to measure voice that are free was beneficial." S.A. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the Praat info. And real-time video/app use." G.C. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the free online resources and apps. And linking the lecture part to cases." R.B. (Aug. 2023)
"Everything is applicable right away to my practice. I liked the free ways of getting a good voice analysis." E.T. (Mar. 2023)
"All of the information was valuable as I am beginning to complete more voice evaluations in my outpatient clinic setting." A.J. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the access to the free options for obtaining the clinical measures and the ability for the patient to use on their phones as well." A.J. (Feb. 2023)
"Good application to clinical practice." A.D. (Jan. 2023)
"The presenter was highly knowledgeable and engaging. I learned valuable, practical information!" E.N. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the ability to pause and replay as well as the slowness of delivery to explain each type of phenomenon measured." J.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I enjoyed learning about the free tools to use. I liked the hands on practice with wave surfer and Prat." M.B. (Aug. 2022)
"This course gave me free and affordable ways to collect voice data. I liked the use of available phone apps." J.S. (Jul. 2022)
"I appreciated that both low tech and high tech options for voice evaluation were discussed." C.S. (Jun. 2022)
"I liked how the presenter specified the different roles of the SLP and medical ENT in diagnosis of a voice disorder and treatment thereafter. This is especially helpful for SLPs who work with children in a school setting who many have voice clients but not know if or when to make an MD referral." C.S. (June 2022)
"I liked all the content. Technical and specific." L.L. (June 2022)
"The options for free assessment tools were great. I liked that I could go at my own pace." G.M. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the SIG-3 recommendations for voice assessment, and how to get measuring tools for free!" L.L. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the recommendations for low-cost assessment tools." H.P. (Dec. 2021)
"Offered low tech options for assessment." L.N. (Nov. 2021)
"Very useful links. I liked the low tech measures for voice eval." H.B. (Sept. 2021)
"Thank you for the free online materials! Excellent course. I appreciate the rating scales – helps to capture data more objectively." L.H. (Jul. 2021)
"This online course is very comprehensive and informative. The material was very organized and practical." A.B. (Jun. 2021)
"This course outlines the complexities involved with adults and children who have voice disorders. The comparison and use of both high tech and low tech methods was interesting and practical. The fact that the assessment should be both subjective and objective is very important. The video presentations as part of the voice evaluation were most helpful." A.B. (Jun. 2021)
"I had no idea this much quality info was out there on voice assessment. The information on the recommended procedures from Sig 3 was very helpful as was linking us to so many great sources." C.L. (May 2021)
"I especially appreciate the practical review of concepts the instructor did at the end. This was a welcome bonus - I have viewed many other presentations where there is no review of the information covered and this is very helpful in a two-hour presentation." C.L. (May 2021)
“I liked that it provided step-by-step instructions when utilizing online resources.” A.B. (May 2021)
“The presentation was clear and precise. The handouts were specific and detailed. The presenter provided useful and practical information. They also explained the information well to new learners.” A.C. (Apr. 2021)
“Learning how to use Praat/Wave Surfer to obtain the acoustic measures recommended. A good overview of what's required/recommended for voice evals.” A.H. (Apr. 2021)
“This was fantastic. The in-depth discussion regarding acoustic measures was most beneficial to me.” M.W. (Feb. 2021)
"The entire video was phenomenal. This has been the best online video CEU I’ve completed so far. The presenter did such a great job explaining everything. I had a poor voice course experience in graduate school and felt like I knew absolutely nothing voice related. This 2 hour course taught me more than my whole semester of voice in college did! This course is absolutely perfect as is!" C.H. (Feb. 2021)
"Dr. Grillo did an excellent job of explaining the minimum data set of subjective and objective measures that should be included in a voice evaluation and emphasizing the importance of pre and post therapy data collection that is focused on the patient, not just standard norms. Excellent course!" B.R. (Jan. 2021)
"I found the free and low-tech voice measures to be the most beneficial to me in my daily practice. I really enjoyed the clinical application practice with being able to use the free software suggested." F.C. (Jan. 2021)
"The application of PRAAT software and use of apps to generate acoustic measures was most helpful. I liked the explanation of how to use free resources when expensive instrumentation is not available." K.A. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Elizabeth U. Grillo, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course will explore the components of the Global Voice Therapy Model (GVTM). Presented will be motor learning principles applied to the GVTM, research related to the GVTM, and application of the GVTM to clinical practice. Course content is appropriate for SLPs in private practice, schools, and medical settings servicing both children and adult clients. ... more+
"Beneficial methods to help carryover of new voice. I liked the examples, videos, and the demonstration of voice techniques." K.K. (Sep. 2024)
"The structure of the program is clear and helpful. The examples and demonstrations were invaluable. The course was very practical." J.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the explanation of different techniques, specific info about writing short- and long-term goals." Y.I. (Aug. 2024)
"I appreciated the examples of stimulability testing. The presenter was easy to listen to." P.R. (Jul. 2024)
"Hierarchy was a helpful topic. I enjoyed the video presentation." M.K. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the treatment strategies." K.D. (Apr. 2024)
"I enjoyed the therapy techniques." P.T. (Apr. 2024)
"The concept of negative practice is something I've been missing in my practice that should be helpful. The instructor was very clear and concise." T.W. (Mar. 2024)
"Treatment-specific recommendations were beneficial. I liked the accessibility, treatment methods, and presenter knowledge." K.P. (Jan. 2024)
"I found this method very functional and easy to use. I will be able to use this in my daily practice since I have been receiving more OP voice referrals." S.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Old vs. new voice was a beneficial topic. I liked the therapy treatment videos." B.O. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the hierarchy of voice treatment and goals." T.W. (Sep. 2023)
"Learning about blocked and random, twang, and new & old voice were helpful. I liked the clinical examples and experiences." A.T. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked having the patient demonstrate "old" vs "new" voice for training purposes. Confirmation of my treatment methods being effective and up to date." J.T. (Jun. 2023)
"The new/old voice contrast was beneficial. I liked the example clips." A.M. (May 2023)
"I liked the actual case scenarios and examples provided in this course." J.M. (Apr. 2023)
"Very applicable to my practice, and right away. Learning random practices with new and old voices were beneficial." E.T. (Mar. 2023)
"Provided treatment techniques associated with various disorders of voice." A.J. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the stimulability testing and the video/audio examples." A.J. (Feb. 2023)
"Great approach to therapy with a complete toolbox. I liked the therapy techniques, client education, treatment hierarchy, and stabilizing the "new" voice through random practice. All content was very informative." L.H. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the video samples. This course was well structured and clear. Learning the importance of planned contrast between old and new voice at all levels of the hierarchy." K.D. (Dec. 2022)
"Valuable information. Testing for stimulability was beneficial." S.G. (Dec. 2022)
"Learning voice techniques and how they are applied to improve specific voice impairments. I liked the course format with practice and breaks." T.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Practical and patient-centered approach. I liked the blend of models, the treatment hierarchy with blocked vs random, etc. This is great for carryover." C.H. (Oct. 2022)
"I loved the videos and all of the tips and techniques reviewed. I liked the structure and how all areas of the model were introduced and everything was explained clearly." B.R. (Oct. 2022)
"Clear objectives and targeted instructions. I liked the treatment hierarchy." J.S. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the examples used by the clinician to demonstrate the particular voice disorder discussed. She did this by her own imitation and by videos of clients." E.B. (Sept. 2022)
"Learning the importance of educating the client each step of the way." E.B. (Sept. 2022)
"The video recordings/examples of each scenario were good. Liked application and demonstration of each technique and component of the GVTM." M.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the video examples." M.B. (Aug. 2022)
"Very specific and detailed description with good examples." J.M. (Jul. 2022)
"The course is very practical. Liked the stimulability, various techniques to try." D.F. (Jul. 2022)
"Very clear presentation with great demonstrations - comparing techniques for voice work for specific voice problems." S.A. (Jul. 2022)
"I will utilize this info in my new job in outpatient with voice patients. I liked the case studies and examples of treatment sessions." I.S. (Jul. 2022)
"I liked the discussion of how to systematically incorporate elements of motor learning while also remaining gestalt or holistic in voice therapy to get quicker patient-centered outcomes and generalization." Z.C. (Jun. 2022)
"I liked the concept of random practice, analogous to stuttering therapy. Also the presenter demos, plus the video and audio samples of her work with actual patients." A.C. (May 2022)
"Some great take-a-ways to use with my adult clients. I liked the use of multiple strategies." L.N. (Feb. 2022)
"Loved the clips of actual sessions." S.H. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the application of the GVTM model – utilization of the various stimulability and therapy approaches – demonstration of the different stimulability techniques and approaches along with the descriptions of when they are often used and helpful." S.S. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the specific treatment program, and the ease of course access." S.F. (Jan. 2022)
"The course was structured to be practical and make sense. I liked the blocked and random practice and hierarchy." J.D. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the examples of voice techniques and hierarchy to help promote learning and self-awareness." L.R. (Dec. 2021)
"I enjoyed the actual focus on real life application of the GVTM to assessment and treatment of patients. The concept of old vs new voice and how to get the client to achieve generalization of new voice in a short period of time for improved quality of life." T.G. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the client videos and the discussion on not focusing on the articulatory specifics (just the sound)." S.R. (Dec. 2021)
"I appreciated the flash case descriptions at the end, since this allowed us to reflect quickly, as in a therapy situation, on how to proceed following all the components and strategies learned in the rest of the training." J.M. (Dec. 2021)
"How to achieve generalization of new voice by practicing "new" vs. "old" voice in each step of the treatment hierarchy was the topic most beneficial for me." A.C. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked everything! Great ideas! And I liked the case scenarios." C.O. (Nov. 2021)
"I really liked the variety of voice therapy techniques...excellent work at combining various techniques depending on each client's needs. I appreciated the global approach of the voice therapy procedure." I.K. (Nov. 2021)
"Liked that she broke down the different methods that could be used to treat voice disorders and how to implement them with clients." C.M. (Oct. 2021)
"Gave me new approaches for structuring sessions and home practice with my clients. The examples of the voice techniques were good." S.S. (Sept. 2021)
"Superb video and audio examples - all were of sufficient length to give listeners a good sense of the procedure as well as ample time to see an expert applying them with real people. Also very much appreciated the detailed listings of elements of respective pieces of service delivery (ex: vocal hygiene examples)." D.D. (Sept. 2021)
"I liked everything about the random practice to produce the new and the old voice. It will change the way I will bring consciousness of the old vs the new voice of the patient. I really like all the examples (video and audio). It was really helpful." S.C. (Aug. 2021)
“I enjoyed learning about voice techniques that I had minimal experience incorporating into daily practice. And it was helpful for my setting.” E.B. (Aug. 2021)
“I found talking about the treatment portion the most beneficial because all the steps were explained, and examples were given of what it might look like in the clinical setting.” L.U. (Jun. 2021)
“The course was excellent both from the research to the outlined treatment program. The video and audio presentations were also most helpful as examples of the outlined hierarchy of the GVTM voice therapy model.” A.B. (May 2021)
“I liked the video clips, it really helps to see it in action.” D.E. (Feb. 2021)
"I appreciated the discussion on treatment hierarchy. Her examples of treatment will help me with my patients. I really like her system. Presenter was thorough with defining and explaining treatment strategies." C.R. (Feb. 2021)
"I really enjoyed seeing the presenter and her examples as well as the case study videos...they were excellent! I am a very visual learner so this helped with my understanding on how to implement and think about therapy." R.R. (Jan. 2021)
Presenter: Sandra R. Holtzman, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM
Ankyloglossia and the SLP – To ignore it, or not? To refer it, or not? In this course, learn information critical in advising parents regarding infant feeding issues, dental concerns, emotional and social aspects, swallowing considerations, and most importantly the speech connection. Participants will be introduced to assessments and various techniques used to release the lingual frenum.... more+
"Global concerns for tongue-tie; the relationship between tongue-tie and drooling was a beneficial topic. Images and videos were helpful." K.B. (Oct. 2024)
"The assessment section was very helpful, as well as the post-surgical therapy. I never had specific training in this area in graduate school. There was so much practical information, resources, and great visuals." C.M. (Oct. 2024)
"It was helpful figuring out how to get baseline measurements and understanding more of the attachments of the frenulum to determine the appearance of a tongue tie." E.S. (Sep. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss that unforeseen consequences of ankyloglossia in newborns and young children can spiral outward into the quality of life, including limiting social/emotional opportunities. The course was concise and interesting information with great realistic examples." L.T. (Sep. 2024)
"All of the information was beneficial, I really had limited knowledge of tongue tie." A.P. (Sep. 2024)
"All factors that go into determining function were beneficial to discuss. I liked the pictures/videos for visualization." E.G. (Sep. 2024)
"All of the topics were beneficial, especially those related to infants and young children. I enjoyed being updated with the most current best practice and research-based evidence and tools to support tongue tie." L.W. (Sep. 2024)
"It was helpful discussing the relation of tongue tie to breastfeeding, and the importance of an oral exam as a routine part of an initial evaluation for children with speech disorders. I enjoyed the videos and photo examples and discussion of terminology - all very clarifying." K.D. (Sep. 2024)
"Post Procedure therapy and assessment tools were helpful. I liked the discussion of how tongue ties have various appearances and functional impacts." K.R. (Aug. 2024)
"Discussion that appearance alone is not enough to identify tongue tie was helpful. The course was thorough." N.R. (Aug. 2024)
"Assessment of tongue ties was the most beneficial for me." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful! She provides examples in videos and pictures to demonstrate her points. I feel I have a much better understanding of Ankyloglossia now!" C.N. (Aug. 2024)
"The classifications of tongue tie were helpful to discuss, and the assessment of these. The information was easy to learn." J.M. (Aug. 2024)
"Classification system was a good review. PowerPoint was very helpful." E.S. (Aug. 2024)
"The assessment portion was helpful. I appreciated the thorough information and the videos." L.B. (Aug. 2024)
"The practical role of the SLP was beneficial to discuss. The course touched on a lot of topics and gave a nice overview of them even as there was not enough time to go in depth." Y.E. (Aug. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss how tongue tie can affect speech even if it is not severe. Very informative and "real"." C.P. (Jul. 2024)
"The assessment tools were helpful. I liked the videos and pictures she used along with the content." C.T. (Jul. 2024)
"Real examples used (photos and videos). The course was organized and clear." C.T. (Jul. 2024)
"Assessment protocols were beneficial. I liked the self-guided platform, details about assessment protocols pictures/videos." N.F. (Jul. 2024)
"Specific photo examples and descriptions detailing them, and the videos of restrictions and without restrictions were beneficial. I liked watching the content at my own pace, and the excellent wealth of knowledge." K.O. (Jul. 2024)
"Discussing when to refer for surgery was helpful. The course was informative with practical examples." D.F. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the video footage of both assessment tasks pre-op and post-op to better train my eye and understanding of what to look for!" H.W. (Jul. 2024)
"The detailed description of varying types of tongue tie as well as the long term implications was immensely helpful. I will be spending more time on assessing, and now have better tools to describe ankyloglossia. I liked the visuals, case studies, descriptions of various tests as well as the broad coverage of tongue tie effects." M.N. (Jul. 2024)
"The different areas that a tongue tie can affect in eating, swallowing, speech, etc. I also enjoyed the information on the level of severity. Recognizing that there are other areas that tongue ties could be affecting and that sometimes tongue ties that do not look as bad can still be significant or vice versa. You always need to ask questions and check the function of the tongue." B.L. (Jul. 2024)
"Pictures of Different Tongue /Lip Ties and Case Examples were beneficial. I was able to understand more about my son's lip and tongue tie." H.E. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the assessment and considerations for tongue tie." A.D. (Jun. 2024)
"Identification of tongue ties was a beneficial topic. Lots of photos and videos of individuals with ankyloglossia." K.B. (Jun. 2024)
"Description of the assessment tools were helpful. I liked the pace." N.B. (Jun. 2024)
"The effects on connected speech were beneficial to discuss. I liked the course's usefulness!" A.M. (Jun. 2024)
"It was very clear and organized. The presenter was very knowledgeable and kept my interest." J.L. (Jun. 2024)
"The formal assessment recommendations were very helpful as well as education regarding non-speech related impacts of tongue tie. I enjoyed the examples shown to improve understanding of terminology and what to look for during assessments." M.S. (Jun. 2024)
"The multidimensional assessment that must be considered, overall function of the tongue on all planes-not just assessing the condition by whether or not certain sounds can be achieved or whether compensations can be achieved when a child does not have to just compensate and accept a lesser potential. The pictures and videos used to demonstrate what was being talked about were well chosen." L.C. (Jun. 2024)
"I found it most helpful to have visuals showing examples of tongue tie and the surgical procedures. It is also helpful to have information about various assessments to use." J.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Learning the different assessment techniques for tongue tie was beneficial. In depth coverage of information not shared in school training." K.G. (May. 2024)
"The information was all new to me, so very interesting. I liked the ease of when I could take the course." I.H. (May. 2024)
"The effects of ankyloglossia on speech production in conversation will directly benefit my work in the public school setting. I'm often asked about tongue tie and I now feel more confident about my skills to identify characteristics and symptoms of a tongue tie. The presenter was very knowledgeable and a good communicator." T.W. (May. 2024)
"I liked learning about types of assessment and tools to use. This course offered information that was new to me." A.H. (May. 2024)
"I liked the pictures." T.G. (Apr. 2024)
"So fantastic! I now have some sort of idea of what to look for with my articulation kids who have been on my caseload. The visuals were invaluable." L.R. (Apr. 2024)
"Learning about the differing types of surgeries was beneficial. All was excellent." T.C. (Mar. 2024)
"This topic is not taught enough in our graduate programs. It is such a common occurrence in my practice. I really needed more education on it and thought this course did just that. I enjoyed the pictures and videos." L.I. (Mar. 2024)
"Being able to assess and diagnose tongue/lip tie and refer for revision was beneficial. I liked the pictures and video case studies." H.S. (Mar. 2024)
"The different assessments that are used for tongue tie assessment and the brief overview of each one and how they help SLPs make diagnoses were beneficial. I liked how course was divided into shorter modules." A.H. (Mar. 2024)
"I appreciated knowing about the assessments that are available. I liked the videos. I liked the presenter's organization of information. I liked the information." K.H. (Feb. 2024)
"The entire course was excellent, and I plan to contact S. Holtzman with more questions. I was able to learn it at my own pace. S. Holtzman was knowledgeable, and I plan to take more of her courses that are offered through Northern Speech Services." K.B. (Feb. 2024)
"Tongue-related issues and the seriousness of tongue tie affecting patients were beneficial to discuss. The course was thorough and complete." S.W. (Feb. 2024)
"All was beneficial. The most were the videos. This was excellent information. The videos are short and understandable." R.K. (Feb. 2024)
"Beneficial protocol. I liked that I could take the course in my free time." A.G. (Feb. 2024)
"Highly recommend; the speaker was very knowledgeable; excellent content; great topic." S.D. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed the video and picture examples. I had no idea that 1/3 of tongue tie releases performed in infancy may need to be done again." S.M. (Feb. 2024)
"The photos and examples were helpful. I liked learning what to use for an assessment." J.M. (Feb. 2024)
"The assessments and our roles as SLPs were helpful. I liked the thorough information." L.L. (Jan. 2024)
"I found the images very helpful in screening/assessing for tongue tie. Information was organized and comprehensive." C.L. (Jan. 2024)
"Assessing tongue tie and what is our role was beneficial. Very smooth and directed course. I liked the example with the video." Z.A. (Jan. 2024)
"Assessment tools, TAP, and learning more in-depth about our role as the SLP were beneficial. I enjoyed the visuals and ease of following along." E.S. (Jan. 2024)
"The scope and sequence of information provided was excellent. I liked discussing the criteria for identification and determination for surgery." J.B. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing SLP's role in tongue tie was helpful. I enjoyed the discussion of assessment tools." M.M. (Jan. 2024)
"The TAP was a beneficial topic. Practical and clear info." M.K. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing how to identify a tongue tie that may need to be released was beneficial. I learned new information." B.F. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the specific examples of what clients look like, effects on function, and assessment criteria. Clear pictures of clients and a rundown of assessment criteria." L.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the photo examples. The tongue tie assessment was helpful." C.W. (Dec. 2023)
"The evaluation and pictures were beneficial. I liked the diagnosis." A.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Every topic in this presentation was helpful in understanding the impact on speech and swallowing. Very thorough course." T.M. (Dec. 2023)
"This was an outstanding course. I learned so much and I am a professional with over 25 years of experience. The content is factual, appropriate, and evidence based. I appreciate the excellent citation of research and case studies." A.O. (Dec. 2023)
"This course was thorough. It was beneficial to discuss how to determine the need for surgery and exercises to do post-surgery." T.W. (Dec. 2023)
"Clear and interesting. Excellent evidence and resources for professionals. I never had this information in grad school and it is very valuable as we continue to see increasing numbers of clients with ankyloglossia." A.O. (Dec. 2023)
"The presenter was awesome and gave a clear and comprehensive overview of tongue tie. I gained new knowledge of how and what to look for as far as the tongue related to ankyloglossia. All the information, photos, and videos were great, as well as the methods used to measure tongue tie." E.V. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing the role of the SLP in diagnosing tongue-tie was beneficial. I liked the slides and videos." M.B. (Dec. 2023)
"It was beneficial to discuss the symptoms and effects that ankyloglossia can have during a lifespan. This course was thorough on how to identify different grades of ankyloglossia." J.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The assessment of tongue tie was beneficial. I liked the videos and overall education." T.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the actual pictures to describe. The course organization was clear." S.G. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing how to assess and provide data to advocate for our pts was beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced." R.K. (Nov. 2023)
"Tongue tie surgical procedures were helpful to discuss. I liked the photos and descriptions." B.G. (Nov. 2023)
"The course was so clearly presented! I liked the specific assessment protocols and discussion of normal vs abnormal." A.H. (Oct. 2023)
"I found this course very interesting and helpful. I liked everything! Easy to listen to - great things to be aware of and to look for when assessing students." C.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning assessment tools and when/if to refer. I liked the segmentation of information." T.M. (Oct. 2023)
"Instructor was highly engaging. Assessment information and information on the different types of tongue tie was beneficial and how they can vary based on attachment. I liked the clinical photos and videos." K.K. (Oct. 2023)
"I loved how this course went into all of the ways that ankyloglossia can affect a person beyond just feeding in infants and speech sounds in older individuals. I needed and will benefit greatly from this information. I loved the pacing of the course, including the different sections to listen to." L.F. (Oct. 2023)
"This course helped me in making a decision about a child that I have been having a hard time making a decision about. I liked the pre-test section and the information about the TAP. Specific tools were recommended and visuals of different types of tongue ties." J.L. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning the SLP role in this area. I liked the assessment tools, videos, pictures." B.T. (Oct. 2023)
"What an amazing introduction. The information shared here made me hungry to learn more. I liked the case studies, and examples were given to support learning new terminology." L.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I appreciated learning more conversation points about complications. Excellent pace and explanation." J.C. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning prevalence in newborns. I liked the images and assessment tool review." M.F. (Oct. 2023)
"Practical information. Assessment of tongue tie was beneficial." L.V. (Oct. 2023)
"I found it all to be super helpful. I loved everything about this course." V.B. (Sep. 2023)
"It is very useful to have a sense of the meaning (or lack of meaning) of buzz words like Posterior Tongue Tie. And, most importantly, it is very useful to have more knowledge on a functional analysis for tongue tie. I liked the coverage of multiple ways to assess tongue tie. I plan to learn more about Hazelbaker's tool, since I work with small children." J.W. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the assessment tools discussed, and the visuals." R.A. (Sep. 2023)
"Well organized information and clear presentation. Learning how to evaluate patients for a tongue tie." R.M. (Sep. 2023)
"Identifying tongue tie and explaining the importance and impact to parents and follow up after surgery. I liked the photo examples and videos." C.P. (Sep. 2023)
"Beneficial assessment tools and pre/post frenectomy assessment data measures. I liked the wealth of content covered, visuals/pictures, and additional available resources." T.W. (Sep. 2023)
"Photos, videos and descriptions of what to look for when assessing tongue tie were helpful. I liked the information on consequences of tongue tie, practical information re: assessment, identification and treatment." J.B. (Sep. 2023)
"The speaker was great." C.P. (Sep. 2023)
"I feel better equipped now to educate parents regarding the impact of a potential tongue tie to feeding and speech. I liked the pictures and sequence." E.K. (Jul. 2023)
"How to measure and learning the types of tongue tie was beneficial. I was not familiar with the different types. Course was very informative, and I liked that I learned at my own pace." K.T. (Jul. 2023)
"Learning how to assess for tongue tie for both infants and toddlers as well as when to refer for release of a tie was beneficial. I liked the different assessment tools available." E.L. (Jul. 2023)
"This was an excellent seminar explaining tongue tie. It educated me on the many different problems a tongue-tied individual can experience other than difficulty with speech. This topic is not addressed sufficiently in formal graduate programs or at least when I went to school many years ago. Well done!" C.T. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the pre & post test procedures to assess tongue function. Real life pictures and videos." A.M. (Jun. 2023)
"This course was so well organized and comprehensive. It provided information that I will integrate into my therapy skills and has made me think about "tongue tie" with a whole new perspective. The extensive investigation and presentation of the variations in ankyloglossia was beneficial. Additionally, I was impressed with how the course was so clearly presented in different sections and the presenter's investment in the material. The resources provided will surely prove to be helpful." J.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Made me aware of all the different areas of life that tongue tie impacts. I liked the photos of different types of tongue ties." J.F. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the specifics of screening and associated problems that will lead me to look for tongue tie." B.L. (Jun. 2023)
"I learned information that I can apply in my practice immediately with clients across the lifespan. It was also wonderful to be provided with slides to take notes on." M.C. (Jun. 2023)
"Tongue tie variations, detail of assessments, presenter's own clinical experience with tongue tie functionally impaired individuals, rationale for SLP involvement, were all beneficial topics. I liked the detailed information provided. Good speaking rate." G.T. (Jun. 2023)
"Measurements, referrals, etc were beneficial. I liked that this course gives a timeline and protocol on how to treat tongue tie." N.E. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the visuals, descriptions, and the pictured examples provided. Both research-based and extensive experience-based information." K.W. (May 2023)
"Learning responsibility & roles of SLP in regard to tongue tie. The many pictures & examples of various tongue tie were beneficial. I liked the visuals, videos, and clear explanations." E.B. (May 2023)
"Assessment of ankyloglossia was beneficial. Good pace, well-organized course. The presenter made the material interesting." E.G. (May 2023)
"Clear examples of how a tongue tie can impact so many different areas and what to look for when performing an oral mech exam." K.W. (May 2023)
"Assessment of tongue and lip tie and impact on oral function was beneficial. I liked the pictures and functional application as well as ways to address the issue once diagnosed." K.F. (May 2023)
"The topic on tongue tie and breastfeeding was beneficial. I liked the use of research." L.S. (May 2023)
"The details of ankyloglossia were beneficial. I liked the case study videos." C.S. (May 2023)
"Learning how to determine if a person may have a tongue tie that impacted them. I liked the videos and examples." C.H. (Apr. 2023)
"Specific measurement tools. I liked the examples via slides." J.F. (Apr. 2023)
"Learning what exactly to look for in an oral motor eval. I liked the videos." K.M. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the discussion regarding assessment. The visual examples and case studies were helpful." J.H. (Apr. 2023)
"This was all very useful information! I have a client who has been getting different advice from doctors and dentists. I am much more equipped now to give her good advice." K.R. (Apr. 2023)
"Assessing tongue tie, and the impact it has on speech. I liked the pictures with the explanations, the videos helped too. It really helps to have an analysis of the study that has guided the ASHA position on tongue tie that is currently published as a guide for SLPs to use in practice. I would hope that those with this expertise would help get more of this into the practice portal." J.F. (Apr. 2023)
"I loved the pictures, examples, and video demonstrations. I most appreciated the discussion of current ASHA statements and other SLP statements regarding tongue tie, as it often seems to me that they do not take into account the multifaceted way that tethered oral tissues might impact many different aspects of speech." H.V. (Mar. 2023)
"Treatment of Ankyloglossia was beneficial. I liked the division of the content into smaller subsets of information." E.H. (Mar. 2023)
"To the point and thorough course. I liked the tongue tie assessments and case studies." M.O. (Mar. 2023)
"Just interesting overall!" A.R. (Mar. 2023)
"The entire presentation was extremely informative and helpful. I liked the videos presented." W.S. (Feb. 2023)
"I now feel more confident to assess tongue ties. The pictures and videos were helpful." M.G. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the assessment content, pictures, and videos. The course is short and comprehensive." A.B. (Feb. 2023)
"Excellent overview of diagnosis and treatment. Included both infant and adult." J.J. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning types of surgeries and their differences for ankyloglossia. Great pictures and videos to explain everything." M.K. (Feb. 2023)
"The quick tongue tie assessment will help me when working with toddlers in their home. I liked that course was broken into sections and didn't seem too overwhelming." L.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning my role as an SLP. I liked everything." C.A. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the assessment information. And that course could be completed on my timeline." L.S. (Feb. 2023)
"The sections were separated into different areas and I could easily refer back to an area if needed without having to look through an entire recording." M.F. (Feb. 2023)
"Assessment of tongue tie. I liked the photos and videos." J.C. (Feb. 2023)
"The images of tongue ties were beneficial. Different sections made it easy to watch." D.C. (Feb. 2023)
"Visual and functional assessments. I liked the many examples." C.L. (Feb. 2023)
"Good case study examples." J.W. (Feb. 2023)
"All of it! I liked the slides and videos." S.R. (Feb. 2023)
"Possible SID connection and other physiological connections was beneficial. Learning new, unknown data." M.B. (Feb. 2023)
"All of it!!! I have not had this in-depth of a training on this topic. The course was easy to take." R.S. (Jan. 2023)
"Clear guidelines of how to deal with tongue tie. Learning the importance of the frenectomy and avoiding the “wait and see approach." A.L. (Jan. 2023)
"Every word is gold." E.M. (Jan. 2023)
"The visuals showing varying levels and types of tongue tie were very helpful. Prior to this course, I was using generic "assessment" criteria to determine the presence of a tongue tie and although I have referred to ENTs for further evaluation, I was fine with the wait and see approach. Now that I understand more, I will be more diligent in advocating for patients to have correction sooner rather than later." K.R. (Jan. 2023)
"Functional assessment. I liked the photos of patients for real examples." A.H. (Jan. 2023)
"The discussion of different assessments and collaboration with the use of visuals was helpful." M.K. (Jan. 2023)
"Course was thorough but concise." Z.W. (Jan. 2023)
"Practical information. I also liked how the course was broken into short segments." J.A. (Jan. 2023)
"The emphasis that tongue tie diagnosis and subsequent treatment need not follow the wait-and-see method was beneficial....that action is warranted upon discovery. The case studies and visuals were very beneficial in tying the presentation altogether." K.W. (Dec. 2022)
"This entire presentation was fabulous. I liked the numerous examples of real clients and variations." C.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I had tons of questions about my patients that present as tongue tied and I found answers to those questions in this course." L.L. (Dec. 2022)
"How to do an assessment before and after surgery was beneficial. I liked the way all the information was organized." F.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Identifying different types of tongue tie and using assessment tools to determine need for surgery was beneficial." X.O. (Dec. 2022)
"I think resources regarding appearance and testing will be helpful for my daily practice. I liked that course was easily accessible." A.A. (Dec. 2022)
"The assessment protocols were great! This course had a great presenter who is very knowledgeable." E.S. (Dec. 2022)
"It was all relevant, well prepared and well delivered. Immediately relevant in clinical practice." J.A. (Dec. 2022)
"Very easy to understand and contrasting with a study that does not think tongue tie affects speech. Learning how to determine the different types of tongue ties was helpful." K.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Great pictures and examples! I have some children with combination of feeding issues (chewing, forming bolus, and open mouth) and stubborn, peculiar speech errors/patterns. I have been suspicious of tongue tie for a while, and now I know more and feel more prepared at what to look for and feel more empowered to refer to the ENT." K.S. (Nov. 2022)
"All of the material was extremely helpful. I liked the videos." L.K. (Nov. 2022)
"Covered specific things to look for when diagnosing tongue tie. I liked the pictures of tongues with examples of ties." S.M. (Nov. 2022)
"Very thorough and with case study examples." A.B. (Oct. 2022)
"It was both informational and brief with good assessment and therapy recs." K.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I found it helpful to hear the benefits of eliminating tongue tie for a pt's well-being with feeding, speech, etc. I liked how the course was divided into sections so that I could complete the course at various times." S.A. (Oct. 2022)
"Clear and informative. Learning information not received elsewhere. Learning signs of possible ankyloglossia in babies." S.H. (Oct. 2022)
"I found the diagnostics the most beneficial. I now feel more confident when I get referrals for tongue tie." D.L. (Oct. 2022)
"All of the material was very helpful. The photos help give a better visual when determining tongue tie." R.M. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the case studies and pictures for examples." J.T. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the images of different presentations of tongue tie." M.C. (Sept. 2022)
"I enjoyed the entire presentation. I liked how the assessments and treatments were laid out." J.M. (Aug. 2022)
"Great information in a timely manner." C.S. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked that the presentation was sectioned off into various parts to help with the flow of information." L.G. (Aug. 2022)
"Thorough presentation." C.C. (July 2022)
"I found the case studies beneficial. And really thinking it through before using the "wait and see" approach." T.S. (July 2022)
"This was a great course to play for the student I have in clinic this semester. The background information was great for her, as she is just learning about tongue ties. The last section was most helpful for me. My student is just learning about TOTs and I wanted her to hear some of this information from someone other than myself!" A.P. (July 2022)
"It was very informative and the videos were helpful. Learning the multitude of complications (aside from speech) that can result from not having tongue tie release!" S.K. (July 2022)
"Learning some keywords to use to describe what I am seeing during assessments was good. The course was filled with content, yet highly interesting and not drawn out." V.G. (June 2022)
"It was interesting and an eye opener to learn about the different kinds of lingual attachments. Prior to this course, I hadn't seen one where the tongue tip attached to the lower mandibular. Lots of visual and examples to review! Thank you!" B.D. (June 2022)
"The whole course was extremely helpful! I will be able to reassess those articulation cases that are not generalizing and teams (including parents) have had questions about. Every detail of therapy was covered - diagnostics, treatment, programs. Liked the ease of accessing, home study, and ability to stop when needed. I really liked that the topics were broken into specific sections. The flow of information - organization - speaker's descriptions - discussion, backed by videos and pictures - and evidence based - all great." K.H. (June 2022)
"Exposure to different assessments as well as information regarding issues possibly related to tongue-tie were good." K.G. (June 2022)
"The various ways of assessing tongue ties were very useful information, as were the case studies." M.K. (May 2022)
"How it applied to infants as that is the population that I work with. I was very interested in the information that the labial frenulum should be checked when the tongue is checked as it also can affect breast feeding and production of bi-labial sounds." J.D. (May 2022)
"Information was well organized and easily applied. I liked the tests to determine severity of tongue tie." A.P. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the different case examples, and learning how to assess tongue ties and the type of assessments that can be used." G.B. (Apr. 2022)
"The video and picture examples are very helpful." E.E. (Mar. 2022)
"All sections were extremely valuable and informative." J.L. (Mar. 2022)
"Gave a lot of information and examples of what to look for in terms of tongue tie." A.S. (Mar. 2022)
"The assessment protocols were very enlightening. Excellent examples and pictures." R.J. (Feb. 2022)
"At your own pace; broken into sections provides a break from a large amount of information at one time." S.C. (Feb. 2022)
"Great videos/photos as examples. I like the use of case studies." J.P. (Feb. 2022)
"The examples of real cases were great and I loved the overview of assessments. The course was well organized." J.C. (Jan. 2022)
"The whole presentation was excellent. I only wish I had had this level of depth back in school. The presentation was well organized. The examples were frequent and relevant. The information was top notch, and the importance of the work was highlighted well." L.M. (Dec. 2021)
"I loved the presenters passion and really value the information on a person level as all 3 of my children were born tied." S.B. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked all of the picture examples and explanations." A.S. (Dec. 2021)
"All of the course was beneficial! I'm really glad you reviewed that article in the end. I'm sure I read that at some point-and sadly, it was the extent of my knowledge. It was all information that I always wondered about and searched for, but couldn't find." S.N. (Nov. 2021)
"I've never understood the significance of the short frenum to non-speech performance such as swallowing. I haven't given tongue tie enough attention in my evaluations. I will be much more careful in my future examinations. Excellent exposure to the topic of tongue tie. Pictures and videos very helpful" L.S. (Nov. 2021)
"The discussion about use of standardized assessment tools to present the results to Drs (and insurance companies ) to report the degree of tongue-ties in need of Frenectomy was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the descriptions of photos and videos of children and adults with different types of tongue-ties and lip-tie and problems they can cause." T.D. (Oct. 2021)
"Diagnosing of tongue ties based on visual and functional assessments. Practical information on how to evaluate and treat clients with tongue tie." M.M. (Oct. 2021)
"I have a feeding and language evaluation for a 22 month old this week. Her mother has concern for lip and tongue tie. Clearly, this course will be very beneficial in my evaluation procedures and treatment with this client, as well as others on my caseload. My graduate school professor strongly felt as though frenectomies were performed too frequently. I am thankful for this course to give me a different perspective and new considerations toward the procedures. I will definitely use my knowledge gained in this area moving forward. The presenter gave clinically relevant and research based information. The content was heavily clinically based and therefore can easily be applied in daily practice." S.F. (Sept. 2021)
"The prevalence of a tongue tie and its effect on lots of skills was helpful." L.D. (Aug. 2021)
"Explanation of the varying degrees of tongue tie & specific tests to determine the need for surgery were helpful for my daily practice. Videos and photo support during the presentation were good." K.T. (Aug. 2021)
"The course was so thorough on the topic of tongue ties and provided ways to assess and determine if there is a tongue tie." C.M. (Aug. 2021)
"The importance of a thorough assessment and impact of tongue-tie will help my daily practice." C.C. (July 2021)
"Excellent photographs and examples to help SLPs be more comfortable with the wide range of positions of the frenulum. Great data driven information and case studies which show the importance of considering surgery or not." A.F. (July 2021)
"I am just finishing the Myo one year course with Hallie Bulkin and she mentioned you several times so I wanted to get the benefit of your course. This was a great overview. The descriptions with pictures of tongue ties, the definitions, the assessments were all very clear and concise." H.S. (June 2021)
“I really enjoyed all of it and will review and study the material so that I can better serve the children I see in my practice.” J.B. (Mar. 2021)
“It was very thorough, and the instructor was clear and highly knowledgeable. I took this course as a refresher as I took an in-depth course with Sandra before. Her expertise is essential to our field to be effective with our clients. The visuals and thorough examination of the lingual frenulum (areas of attachment, size, and appearance) were for me the best part.” R.T. (Feb. 2021)
Presenter: Nancy Geruntino, MA, SLP
Are your students struggling to make progress using traditional ‘R’ remediation therapy? R Made Simple is an entirely different approach to R. This method is easy to teach, fun to learn, and most importantly, it reduces the number of contexts that need to be taught! This approach is appropriate for students who are beginning therapy, for students with distortions persisting after expected development, and for students struggling to make progress using other 'R' therapy approaches. ... more+
"The classifications of R sounds were beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the videos." J.W. (Oct. 2024)
"Using literature in combination with articulation goals was helpful. I enjoyed the therapy videos." J.W. (Sep. 2024)
"Breaking down motor planning was beneficial. I liked the method's ability to fit into any language or dialect." K.P. (Sep. 2024)
"I loved the course in its entirety. I loved the content and watching the videos." G.S. (Sep. 2024)
"How to analyze words to see if they are an up, down or slide sound was beneficial. I liked the videos showing therapy techniques." D.L. (Sep. 2024)
"Breaking down the sounds into the up, down and slide categories was beneficial. Very practical to apply immediately." T.P. (Aug. 2024)
"The applied methods for working with students were beneficial. I liked the specific word analysis." S.V. (Aug. 2024)
"The practice was helpful to be able to better understand the program. Great video examples!" S.W. (Aug. 2024)
"Specific examples of what a therapy session would look like were helpful compared to just reading the manual. I enjoyed the video examples and seeing the progress of the students." K.M. (Aug. 2024)
"The way the sounds were classified "up, down, slide" was beneficial. I liked the direct instruction on how to apply this therapy." G.R. (Jun. 2024)
"I enjoyed learning new elicitation techniques for R. Gave me something new to try in therapy with clients that are seemingly "stuck" or plateau in progress." A.S. (Jun. 2024)
"I now understand the "why" behind patterns of errors. Lots of examples." L.T. (Apr. 2024)
"A new way to teach r." B.I. (Apr. 2024)
"Loved how this course went right to treatment." J.F. (Mar. 2024)
"This methodology for supporting /r/ was beneficial to discuss. I liked the examples and videos." V.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Learning about the up, down, and slide alphabet was very interesting. Also, I liked the incorporation of language into this program, as a lot of my students have both language and articulation goals. I loved the different examples and how straightforward this program was." E.S. (Jan. 2024)
"New approach to 'r' with practice and lots of examples. I liked the opportunity to categorize the sounds/words and see if they were correct." M.L. (Jan. 2024)
"The entire concept of this program and its explanation was beneficial. Easy to follow and thorough instructions. I liked the SLP and student(s) working on a lesson." J.F. (Jan. 2024)
"I enjoyed the examples and hands-on approach." R.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Targeting /r/ using a different approach and allowing students more self-accountability. I liked the case studies." C.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The explanation of the anatomy and physiology of the mouth muscles was beneficial. I enjoyed the videos of the therapy sessions." R.K. (Dec. 2023)
"I found the beginning information and training sessions the most beneficial for my daily practice. Nancy was brilliant to figure this all out and I am so glad she shared! I liked the instruction and the new and different strategies to support /r/. I love the motor planning that is predictable and objective for both the therapist and the client. I started this with my one student who has the /r/ challenge, and progress is occurring along with happiness and confidence. When I was writing a few notes after production occurred the first time with the thumb support and early strategy, the eleven-year-old was practicing accurately aloud. Thank you for this effective program!" N.R. (Dec. 2023)
"Categorizing the /r/ sounds helped me to have more awareness with the students that I work with. I liked focus on generalization." A.L. (Nov. 2023)
"The up, down, slide and tactile cue to musculature was beneficial. I liked the video examples and therapy examples....so specific." S.S. (Nov. 2023)
"These new techniques for eliciting /r/ will be very helpful in therapy. Clear and concise; practicing was helpful." A.E. (Nov. 2023)
"I love this approach for /r/ therapy for my students. It seems to involve them in understanding tongue placement, analyzing the word and then figuring out where their tongue needs to go independently rather than me just telling them repeatedly! I really liked the practice part for the learner to figure out which is up, down, or slide. When I started the course, I was very intimidated and afraid that I wouldn't understand it, but when we practiced, I saw that I CAN do it." M.B. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the videos of actual therapy. The review of the placement of the articulators and the up, down or slide labels that are used to explain placement were beneficial." K.R. (Nov. 2023)
"Practical application correlating with a hands-on program. Thorough and great sequence from theory to application." J.N. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the strategies and the examples of implementation through videos with students." M.F. (Nov. 2023)
"Specific techniques to increase production of /r/." J.Y. (Nov. 2023)
"I'm excited to apply this overall methodology. I liked how well explained it was." L.S. (Nov. 2023)
"I really appreciated learning the elicitation technique for "r", e.g. thumb-up exercise, and addressing the coarticulation piece of "r" therapy. I liked the convenience of this course and the high quality of the educational content." L.V. (Oct. 2023)
"I loved the real-life videos. I really enjoyed seeing the application with literacy as this is an area of weakness for a lot of my clients." E.J. (Oct. 2023)
"This course was very helpful with teaching my students who struggle with /r/ production. It demonstrated how to use this program and had various therapy ideas." E.K. (Oct. 2023)
"Specific therapeutic procedures. I liked the examples." S.C. (Oct. 2023)
"Lots of good examples and videos demonstrating the information presented. I liked analyzing the /r/ to help motor planning." K.T. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the depth of this program - not a narrow focus. Adding the literacy component into the program is beneficial." L.K. (Sep. 2023)
"Using the up/down/slide alphabet will help children improve their phonological awareness while building a strong motor plan. I liked that the presenter provided rationale behind these strategies." B.R. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the video therapy presentations and discussions. Learning how to incorporate the R Made Simple program was beneficial." C.D. (Sep. 2023)
"Good explanation on how to use the R Made Simple program." S.Y. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the video modeling and practical ways to incorporate techniques." S.G. (Sep. 2023)
"I will use this!" C.D. (Sep. 2023)
"Easy to apply immediately to my caseload. I liked simplifying the motor movements of /r/ into 3 categories (up, down, slide)." K.P. (Aug. 2023)
"Here's a way to work on /r/ that makes sense! It is more objective than other approaches seem to be. I loved the footage of students over time and being able to see the program in action." J.M. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the teaching of the motor movement patterns of "up" "down" and "slide" as well as the use of language activities for generalization." J.V. (Aug. 2023)
"I really enjoyed all of the language and literacy-based practice ideas that were presented! This course was a very organized presentation with good, practical information. I always appreciate having copies of the slides to refer to and add notes to while the speaker is talking." M.P. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked all of it. Application of R therapy into academics and real life." J.L. (Aug. 2023)
"The entire course was extremely relevant. I enjoyed how detailed the presenter was in teaching this course. Her presentation style, teaching methods, and examples were excellent for learning. Placing sounds into categories is the basis of this program and the rest of the activities are grounded in this new way of presenting mastery of /r/." E.V. (Jul. 2023)
"Great techniques taught. I liked the step by step instructions for using this program." E.D. (Jul. 2023)
"A different approach to teaching the production of /r/. The instructions were specific and the videos really helped to show how the therapy session would address the techniques." G.J. (Jul. 2023)
"This is truly a new way to teach the /r/, and I am excited to get started! The method you use for teaching the students "vocalic r" with the DOWN category - this makes it easier for the students to understand. I love the emphasis on analyzing the speech sounds instead of constant speech drills. The videos of the students learning and practicing the /r/ method were valuable." C.H. (Jun. 2023)
"I loved focusing on the sounds that precede the R sound, as that is often the biggest hurdle for our students. I also enjoyed the validation of incorporating literacy and language into speech artic therapy. Great information, and I loved getting ample opportunities to practice analyzing the sounds... AND seeing the case studies." D.D. (Jun. 2023)
"I enjoyed the discussion about applications to literacy and language intervention. And I liked the videos of therapy sessions!" B.E. (Jun. 2023)
"The method of this program is genius!! I love how detailed the teaching of the method and the examples of this program were. I am able to take what I have learned and implement this with my clients immediately." L.L. (May 2023)
"I liked how the presenter incorporated language learning into this program. The presentation showed exactly what to do with this program. I could leave this training and immediately implement the program." C.M. (May 2023)
"I liked the structured, simple data collection. I liked the intensive therapy process involving repetition and client understanding of the process, movement of speech anatomy, and goal setting." D.P. (May 2023)
"I liked the references to language and academic topics. And seeing the videos of program in action." A.C. (May 2023)
"I liked the description of up, down, and slide and all the practice that was included." M.G. (May 2023)
"Instructional videos of how this program is used in therapy sessions with children in the school therapy setting were beneficial." J.L. (May 2023)
"I liked the up down slide concept and seeing how quickly these children picked up on the skill. The practice slides were beneficial." D.W. (May 2023)
"R is so difficult to teach - I appreciated this new perspective." N.H. (May 2023)
"I teach the /r/ using a program that looks at over 20 variations of /r/ productions! Teaching 3 types of productions (up, down, slide) looks to be a lot easier for children to understand. I liked the easy classification of the /r/ productions." D.C. (Apr. 2023)
"Separating the /r/ words into up, down, slides to determine where the tongue needed to be was beneficial. I liked the videos and hands-on practice with the words." M.C. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked simplifying the R to a motor planning process and organizing it by up/down/slide. I liked the examples and the videos of the process. It was nice to have a thorough explanation of this program and to actually see the steps in action." J.F. (Apr. 2023)
"I will invest in this program. Absolutely insightful way to provide therapy." M.K. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked seeing the SLP at practice with her students." M.G. (Apr. 2023)
"This worked great with two of my /r/ students who had not been able to produce vocalic /r/ before. The steps and examples were very clear. I found the description of how to produce the /r/ sound in isolation with the use of the thumb exercise the most beneficial." A.V. (Mar. 2023)
"Unique perspective and novel strategy. I liked incorporating language therapy into articulation therapy." C.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the comprehensive explanation of the ups, downs, and slides and the approach we can use to help our students discriminate those /r/ sounds within the words. I appreciated the methodology that was shared with us. As a result, we as therapists can implement those strategies into our sessions right away." M.C. (Mar. 2023)
"A strategic way to teach /r/ to speech students. I knew /r/ was pronounced in different ways depending on what vowel or blend surrounded the /r/, but I never realized there was a certain way per sound that was consistent. I can't wait to use this with my students who have been working on /r/ for a long time and letting them analyze it to take responsibility and help them generalize and master the /r/. I loved speaker's enthusiasm and watching the progress of the conversational speech after the year of speech." A.P. (Mar. 2023)
"The instructional cues and methods made this course easy to understand and easy to implement. Clearly presented and thoroughly explained my questions before I could form them." T.F. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the video demonstrations of methodologies with older students as well as young ones. The thumb exercise to assist in placement and production of the "cup" position of the tongue was helpful." S.A. (Mar. 2023)
"It’s a tangible program. Easy to understand." M.K. (Mar. 2023)
"This is a different approach to R therapy. I liked the practice materials." L.C. (Mar. 2023)
"I learned a new method and process for teaching /r/ sounds. Straightforward presentation, examples, handouts. Liked the child-friendly language of the approach." M.Y. (Jan. 2023)
"Course was easy to understand and with lots of examples." C.L. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the video examples of how to teach this program to students." E.L. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the videos of therapy sessions, practice time, and repetitions. And learning the 3 'r' positions." J.C. (Jan. 2023)
"Useful ways to get an R!!" J.H. (Jan. 2023)
"Thinking of the R productions as up, down, and slide. Using the thumb exercises to help get the correct production. Video examples to show it in action." M.B. (Jan. 2023)
"Carryover to other subjects. Liked all of the handouts." T.M. (Jan. 2023)
"A new and practical approach for my /r/ challenged middle schoolers. I love how many practical solutions and ideas were provided." D.J. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the practicality of use for daily therapy. Tongue exercises were beneficial." A.K. (Dec. 2022)
"Using the 3 different categories to explain /r/ to children in a friendly, easy to understand way. The examples, videos, and real life therapy practices were helpful." M.K. (Dec. 2022)
"I loved the idea of dividing /r/ sounds into just 3 groups." M.P. (Dec. 2022)
"I learned a new methodology for treating /r/ and all articulation. This course was easy to listen to." K.M. (Dec. 2022)
"I loved the new approach to teaching tongue placement by using the sounds alphabet. I liked the recorded therapy examples which allowed me to see the students' progress over time." D.R. (Dec. 2022)
"The categories within the course were easily accessible. The therapy clips demonstrating the techniques were very informative." A.M. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the video examples." C.T. (Dec. 2022)
"I think grouping the sounds in the Ups, Downs, and Slides is a very concrete way to help students realize/visualize the sounds as they make them. I will definitely be reviewing the course again as I continue therapy with my students. Liked the concrete examples by showing actual therapy sessions." M.M. (Dec. 2022)
"The categorization of sounds was helpful from a co-articulation perspective, and how to choose which words to practice. The specific examples were very helpful." D.W. (Dec. 2022)
"Incorporating language and articulation activities to improve the /r/ and increase language proficiency was beneficial - fun for the students." D.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the therapy examples provided. And the emphasis on looking at the sounds that precede the 'r' to help in producing a correct /r/ in speech." C.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Many therapy activities presented. I liked the modeling with students." K.C. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the systematic way of teaching the children to produce the R sound by reducing the complexity of motor planning." T.O. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the instructional videos." S.R. (Nov. 2022)
"Learning the up/down/slide alphabet and thumb push under chin - the whole course was helpful." G.W. (Nov. 2022)
"This course is directly applicable to daily therapy." L.D. (Nov. 2022)
"I enjoyed learning the up, down, and slide tongue positions. Videos showing practice with students and the progress they made over various periods of time were nice. I liked the color coding of the different methods - up, down, and slide and having students analyze words." C.B. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the therapy clips demonstrating the technique." A.M. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the whole topic, as it is a novel approach to /r/ work. The video examples are always useful. Speaker has an easy-to-follow, linear approach to instruction." A.W. (Nov. 2022)
"Well organized and easy to follow. I liked learning Up/Down/Slide for how to produce /r/." S.S. (Nov. 2022)
"The videos were great! I could really identify with the children and the therapy sessions. I enjoyed learning the method. I found it very interesting that you did not have a drill on isolation, vowels, etc. I also liked the information on the "glue words!" L.S. (Oct. 2022)
"I'm retired, but I plan to try this approach with my grandson. When I was practicing, I used some of these same ideas, like the slide sounds and thumb position from the PROMPT program that I was trained in!" S.K. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the video examples of therapy and practice analyzing words. And learning to group speech sounds into up, down, and slide categories." S.A. (Oct. 2022)
"Learning the Up, Down, Slide approach and how it impacts motor planning was beneficial." C.G. (Oct. 2022)
"A new approach to teaching /r/ for kids is helpful for those who have stalled in their treatment. The examples were great." B.O. (Oct. 2022)
"Great use of examples, demonstration, and practical application. Watching video examples was very helpful." K.K. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the student videos. Good instruction and ideas for how to teach students to correctly produce the /r/ sound." J.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I loved all of it and I really liked learning about the thumb exercise. I really enjoyed the demonstrations and how to incorporate this methodology into therapy." V.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked learning the different categories of R productions. This course included excellent language activities for generalization and carryover of R sounds while stimulating or teaching language skills." B.S. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked learning how to implement the approach. Good examples - lots of practice." S.V. (Sept. 2022)
"I found most beneficial the examples of ways to implement the program. The videos provided clear examples of the therapy process to implement the program." S.S. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the word analysis activities." J.H. (Sept. 2022)
"The course is easy to follow. I liked learning to categorize the /r/ sounds into the Up, Down and Slide groups." K.H. (Sept. 2022)
"The categorization of the /r/ sounds into up, down, and slide as well as the physical prompting with the thumb was most beneficial. The multiple video examples in categorizing /r/ sounds were the best part of this course." M.P. (Sept. 2022)
"Extremely functional, well organized and I liked the specific examples & videos provided. Thorough approach to teaching a completely different way of therapy for the /r/ sound." K.D. (Aug. 2022)
"I loved seeing Nancy implement the program and being able to witness the change in the students' speech. The /r/ sound is challenging to correct and using color coding for placement will be beneficial." C.C. (Aug. 2022)
"Rethinking current practice and considering factors of co-articulation, diversity in language dialects and spellings, and real examples will most benefit my practice. Immediate practicality and access to ready-made materials to reduce planning workload and streamline services within a programmed experience." M.K. (Aug. 2022)
"I could feel myself learning the content and saw the value of the highlighting, repetition of the rules, and frequent opportunities for practice. This was a very well thought out, systematic learning process with excellent results. I am happy to add this to my arsenal. I liked the use of sound rich language contexts to support both language and reinforcement of the artic goals. I thought it was excellent! I am always very pleased with the presenters at NSS." G.E. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked that I was able to break it up into shorter viewing sessions." B.M. (Aug. 2022)
"The flow and format of the course were good." J.W. (July 2022)
"Practical! It will help my students make faster progress with their /r/ sounds." G.B. (June 2022)
"I liked practicing determining if words were ups/downs/slides. That was very helpful. I also liked watching the clips of real therapy in action." G.B. (June 2022)
"Real life video examples of how to implement were very helpful!" I liked having a new approach for R." A.S. (June 2022)
"I liked seeing the kids progress. And highlighting different coarticulation patterns was beneficial." C.P. (June 2022)
"A new approach for /r/! I liked the concept of up, down, and slide sounds." L.C. (June 2022)
"I like how well the topic was covered and the videos that showed the implementation of the system." L.N. (June 2022)
"This is, by far, the best CEU course I've taken in several years. I liked the program itself along with the therapy sessions. Nothing can replace watching a good SLP in practice!" E.M. (May 2022)
"Showing the information being used by real-life students was helpful." K.D. (May 2022)
"It gave very useful information to carry back into my daily therapy sessions." S.B. (May 2022)
"This course was comprehensive. I liked the video examples and the specific strategies for eliciting /r/." L.M. (May 2022)
"Learning how to use coarticulation strategies via the up, down, slide method will be very beneficial to use in my therapy sessions. The video sessions were very informative." S.B. (May 2022)
"I liked the examples with children and task breakdown, and the emphasis on lingual movement and strength." T.K. (May 2022)
"Learning the color codes to analyze where the sound is produced and helping the child know how to move their tongue into position for the r sound was beneficial for my daily practice." S.B. (May 2022)
"The ease of course access was nice. Part One was most beneficial for me. I liked that she broke it down into specific categories." H.B. (May 2022)
"I liked that I was able to take the course at any time, and able to pause if necessary. And learning to break down the words into up, down, and slide categories." M.B. (May 2022)
"This course has really changed the way I work on the /r/ sound. I have found it very effective! I liked the examples of how to break down words for specific motor planning." E.H. (Apr. 2022)
"I like the practical application of the strategy – a new approach to remediating /r/." N.P. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked learning how to analyze words with the students! And learning about the up down and slide method!" J.H. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked that it's a different way to work on the r sound. Something new to try!" D.L. (Mar. 2022)
"The videos demonstrating teaching of program to actual students was most beneficial. I appreciated the case study type videos and the ideas for how to implement the strategies with students." C.K. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the many examples given, the videos of real therapy sessions as well as the ideas to incorporate language into the therapy sessions." B.S. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the video session examples – seeing how the program works using students who are using the program. Also seeing how they improved in therapy. " K.B. (Feb. 2022)
"It was very easy to understand and will be easy to implement in my therapy. I liked the use of Ups, Downs, and Slides to teach the r sound." D.P. (Jan. 2022)
"Supporting glottal or pharyngeal productions/tension with singing. I liked seeing real therapy with students who were not making perfect 'r' sounds." A.O. (Jan. 2022)
"I really appreciated the specific exercises demonstrated (like the Thumb exercise), and learning a strategy that simplifies the movement / categories into only three basic types. I am so fond of this program! I was already using it before watching the training, and with good success. I like the examples and demo's the best." J.A. (Dec. 2021)
"I like how the sounds were categorized and organized to provide more analysis for students." S.P. (Dec. 2021)
"I've been using the program in the clinic and really like it." K.C. (Dec. 2021)
"I will try having the students analyze the words and determine if the sound before is an up, down, or slide sound." K.B. (Dec. 2021)
“Actually seeing her work with students to develop the treatment plan and outline was AMAZING. The best CE I've ever received because I got to see her actually doing it!” S.S. (Nov. 2021)
"I liked the amount of examples given." S.H. (Nov. 2021)
"The course was very clear and well organized. The videos were great too." L.F (Oct. 2021)
"I liked the analysis of the different /r/ sounds. I like being able to practice analyzing the /r/ sounds." K.K. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked the tactile cue, and the analyzing of sounds to implement into daily therapy sessions. A new approach to something I've been working on for a long time." T.J. (Oct. 2021)
"The presented method for remediation of the /r/sound was new and interesting. I am looking forward to trying this method with my clients. The course was well organized. The presenter was thorough in her presentation of the information." B.K. (Aug. 2021)
"The stream-lined approach to teaching /r/ was helpful for my daily practice. The course was short, sweet, and affordable." M.M. (Aug. 2021)
"A review of the entire program to work with my articulation students on /r/. Nancy was very thorough and reviewing the progress of the program." S.C. (July 2021)
"The handouts and use of videos and functional activities that can be used for different ages of the student were very good." F.F. (July 2021)
"The category positions- Ups, Downs, Slides and cues for tongue placement before producing the "r" sound will be beneficial for my daily practice. Presentation of material was organized and spoken with clarity. I loved the videos and the handouts!!!" R.A. (July 2021)
"I appreciated how the course walked through all the elements of the program and gave many examples of words to analyze as well as videos of real treatment sessions." A.B. (Jun. 2021)
“The video examples that helped to understand how to implement the program, and the evidence of such great progress with the students were very beneficial.” J.C. (Jun. 2021)
“I loved the way the instructor modeled her program. All the information she provided was very helpful. The knowledge I am taking away from this program is extraordinary!” S.K. (May 2021)
“I enjoyed the videos demonstrating the therapy in action.” B.D. (May 2021)
“The therapy examples were amazing!!! Great to see it all in action.” T.S. (Apr. 2021)
“This is a new way to address the /r/ sound and pair it with reading.” E.B. (Feb. 2021)
“My students struggle with /r/ - this is a new and unique way to look at /r/ production that I can pass on to my students immediately!” K.K. (Feb. 2021)
“I especially liked the strategy of teaching the /r/. It seems to be much more simplistic than the way I was teaching it and hopefully will be easier for children to learn. The motor-planning aspect of up, down, and slide movements are going to be beneficial to teaching the /r/ sound in a new way in my daily practice.” M.B. (Jan 2021)
Presenter: Marge Blanc, MA, CCC-SLP
This NLA Level 1 Course describes the linguistics of echolalia in language development. Consider the notion that echolalia can be shaped and modified to create functional language and that autistic children who demonstrate echolalia use this speech for intentional communication. Learn a protocol for assessing spontaneous language in autism, determining the stages of language development, and deriving appropriate language goals.... more+
"The discussion of the NLA stages will be beneficial on how I would assess and treat my gestalt processing patients. I like how the information emphasized on the importance of understanding every child's intention to communicate and not merely focusing on the level of language grammar." G.S. (Oct. 2024)
"Explanation and examples of the stages of gestalt language development AND examples of types of language/phrases that are most beneficial in treatment in each of the stages!!! I could change the video speed and watch at my own pace. I also loved that there were various real-life examples of clients and their language rather than only theoretical examples." S.S. (Oct. 2024)
"I really enjoyed how to assess the client's expressive language and determine what stage the child is at." C.G. (Oct. 2024)
"The acceptance of NLA as being not a disorder but a different way of communicating that should be shaped rather than changed. I liked the way the course was organized. The explanation of NLA started at the beginning for a novice and built on that." M.H. (Sep. 2024)
"The Six stages of language development for neurotypical gestalt language processors and for gestalt language processors with ASD. I liked the pace the speaker went with the material as well as her slides." C.V. (Sep. 2024)
"For me, it was most beneficial to understand how to assess and subsequently treat students who are gestalt language processors. Specifically, the structure that is layered on top of the concepts. It is wonderful to be able to take a course on my own time so I don't have to worry about taking off work or missing time with my children." L.S. (Sep. 2024)
"I especially liked the topic discussing the stages of Gestalt Processing. It was very relevant to the children I handle. I was able to relate their experiences/progression to the topic and had deeper understanding and clearer expectations on GLP progression. The course is easy to access, and there is no time pressure in completing the course. Most of all, it is very relevant to the current cases I handle, especially post-pandemic and with the rise of gadget-use." M.T. (Sep. 2024)
"The assessment section was particularly helpful. I enjoyed the neurodiversity affirming framework and the relevance of the information." M.M. (Sep. 2024)
"All of the information in this course was incredibly helpful. The assessment portion was incredibly helpful. I liked how it gave a solid foundation on the language development, and discussed evaluation and treatment. The personal examples provided by the presenter were fabulous." M.J. (Sep. 2024)
"It was helpful discussing how to collect language and analyze samples. Having a scoring system to write goals and monitor progress. So clear, informative & encouraging." S.L. (Sep. 2024)
"The examples given which break down how to assess and treat NLA were beneficial. I appreciated how Marge Blanc went into the data and research from the past that was so relevant to this topic and which underscored and paved the way for current assessment and treatment." S.K. (Sep. 2024)
"The presentation was very thorough and provided practical information that I can apply to my therapy immediately." N.P. (Sep. 2024)
"It was beneficial discussing the difference between analytic and gestalt language processors; examples on how to mitigate long chunks of echoed language transitioning to 1-2 words. I liked the course convenience and availability." A.O. (Aug. 2024)
"Older children - I have a few 10-12 year olds who have just started with me and I believe are GLPs. I've watched a lot of the free webinars on the NLA website so this was great to consolidate, and hearing that my 10-12 year olds may or may not reach grammar, and it's still valuable to get to mitigations if that's as far as they get because it can increase the flexibility of what they can say and when was really helpful in knowing what to aim for and how to discuss likely prognosis with parents. The course was self-paced and clear to understand." B.W. (Aug. 2024)
"As an SLP who works with many autistic students, I find it beneficial to understand how they may better process language so I can help foster a healthy environment for learning for them and to encourage language development. I enjoyed the downloadable handouts and packets that were provided for us." L.H. (Aug. 2024)
"The relevance and research regarding gestalt language processors was beneficial. I liked that I could use closed captions and change the audio speed." I.J. (Aug. 2024)
"Being able to better support the kids I work with with ASD in the early learning program as they move through gestalt language stages. I liked being able to work through the sections at my pace/schedule." B.D. (Aug. 2024)
"The assessment because it can be applied in my daily setting and I have something functional to use and show caregivers. The sections made the course flow nicely." D.E. (Aug. 2024)
"Examples of language sample scoring were helpful. I liked that I could learn at my own pace (pause and stop as needed)." L.B. (Aug. 2024)
"All new info for me. Enjoyed it all. Especially learning what gestalts are and how language can grow from that." L.M. (Aug. 2024)
"A new way of looking at the development of language will help me reframe my therapy and targets within therapy with this type of language learner." A.S. (Aug. 2024)
"The discussion of how GLP can be across neurotypical or neurodivergent individuals was beneficial. I appreciated the ability to resume course when able." S.B. (Aug. 2024)
"I found all the discussions on the developmental framework to be beneficial. I enjoyed the assessment section with language sample analysis examples." D.B. (Aug. 2024)
"A deeper understanding of the importance of increasing emotional regulation. A deeper understanding of the stages of NLA and the strategies at each stage to model. Broken up for breaks and talking out what I have learned." S.D. (Aug. 2024)
"Gestalt language and mitigating were beneficial to discuss. Also breaking it down to single words because I would think that as regression. I liked the pace and how it was broken down into sections." M.T. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the practicality and the examples." L.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Stages of language development; explanation of each stage. The instructor was very thorough and knowledgeable. She spoke throughout the entire course in a very soft but firm voice; very evenly paced. The material was much more understandable due to this." A.G. (Jul. 2024)
"This course is extremely well organized and detailed. I appreciated the overview and the discussions comparing analytic language development and Gestalt Language development. There were many visual supports and references to therapeutic intervention in the clinical setting. I also appreciated the practical aspects of the course as it relates to assessment of the child's language development and the outline and examples of therapeutic techniques in the clinical setting." A.B. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked Marge's explanations and examples." L.C. (Jul. 2024)
"I enjoyed the video examples and charts of development." C.F. (Jul. 2024)
"The benefits of understanding NLA in AU." J.M. (Jul. 2024)
"The stages of gestalt language processors and how to provide appropriate models. Very clear in providing information. Good handouts." S.C. (Jul. 2024)
"The connection with NLA and "typical" or analytic language processors. I enjoyed this flexible (digital) course." S.P. (Jul. 2024)
"Redefinition of a child who is nonverbal was beneficial. I liked the pace of the presentation." P.H. (Jul. 2024)
"The NLA Scoring procedure was particularly helpful to use as a jump off for many of my current clients who are at a mixture of stages. The course was very thorough and provided a lot of real-life examples that help explain the technical concepts." A.B. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the examples of how to mitigate echolalia and examples of how to score language samples." K.W. (Jul. 2024)
"Understanding the NLA stages was the most beneficial for my daily practice. I really enjoyed understanding the history of the approach." Y.G. (Jul. 2024)
"The course was not time-consuming, well organized, and beneficial as an SLP who treats many ASD children." J.H. (Jul. 2024)
"It was beneficial understanding ALD v GLD Assessment, using the DSS. Having better language to use when I'm explaining a child's language to parents and when writing reports to describe a child's language." T.E. (Jul. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss how to model a variety of combinations from their echoed utterances. I liked that the course was self-paced." M.D. (Jul. 2024)
"Analysis and treatment sections were very helpful. It is going to change my practice immediately for the better with my autism patients." E.S. (Jul. 2024)
"Understanding Gestalt language and how it relates to communication was beneficial. I liked that the course was broken down into smaller sections and the use of specific examples." P.T. (Jul. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful. I'm incredibly grateful for the NLA framework to guide my practice as I support language development with many remarkable individuals. I love that I can play and replay each lesson." N.G. (Jul. 2024)
"Very fascinating to learn of the different stages and how we can complete more accurate assessment to help transition these kiddos into the next language development stage. Easy to follow, able to go at my pace." A.S. (Jul. 2024)
"The entire course was beneficial. I think it's helpful to understand the research behind NLA and understanding the 6 stages is most beneficial to understanding gestalt language development." A.W. (Jul. 2024)
"Assessment of GLPs was helpful. I liked the anecdotes from clinical experience." M.W. (Jun. 2024)
"I love the examples - it's always nice to get "real life" perspective and practice." K.E. (Jun. 2024)
"I learned a lot about the specific stages of NLA and how to analyze a language sample to figure out where a child is at and how to help them move from one stage to the next." A.G. (Jun. 2024)
"Assessing Gestalt Language processors was helpful. I liked being able to stop and start as I needed." J.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Treatment and assessment tips for gestalt processors- I felt that assessment review and materials were very straightforward and easy to understand. I liked that this course covered gestalt in both ASD and NT students." A.S. (Jun. 2024)
"The assessment was beneficial, especially the examples. Easy to follow; handout to refer back after the course is completed." B.R. (Jun. 2024)
"I related to meeting the child where they are at and what they are interested in and involving the families. Also that there was encouragement to not recreate or make more gestalts by giving an abundant use of examples of their single word. I benefited from hearing about the history and data that indicates that there is NLA for these students, and I was glad to hear the information about best not to script." P.N. (Jun. 2024)
"Examples of the stages are useful for a newish practitioner to NLA. Also, appreciated the comparisons between NLA and analytic development. Marge Blanc is amazing." J.M. (Jun. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful! I liked that the course was easily accessible in Australia." N.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Confirmed that my therapy approach is beneficial. I liked the presenter's knowledge and examples." M.A. (Jun. 2024)
"The entire topic was extremely pertinent to my job and easy to follow." R.T. (Jun. 2024)
"I really appreciated the presentation as a whole and how clearly the stages were outlined. I appreciated the examples of how to complete the assessment." E.L. (Jun. 2024)
"Learning about the stages of echolalia can help me better understand what my patient is presenting." V.B. (Jun. 2024)
"I will be able to collect a language sample from my autistic students who use echolalia and apply that information to determine the functions of their echolalic utterances. I did not know that echolalia had functional communicative value and could be used to help children with ASD develop language." J.V. (Jun. 2024)
"I enjoyed learning about the different stages of language development and guidance on where to start teaching these little ones. I enjoyed the specific examples of how specific Gestalts were mitigated in therapy to promote movement through the stages of development. I liked the way the stages were outlined with specific examples of phrases the children used and how it shifted over time with therapy." A.P. (May. 2024)
"This course explained how you can take gestalts and expand them into more utterances and move to longer grammar sentences. I like that it clearly explained what a gestalt was and how to pull words from one to make another." S.Z. (May. 2024)
"Learning about the stages and the evaluation process was helpful. The course was very informative." J.O. (May. 2024)
"All is relatively new for me, so everything said was beneficial. I liked the organization of how the information was presented." C.G. (May. 2024)
"I felt I really learned a lot about recognizing how it is a language delay, not a disorder. I learned about how gestalt language processors develop differently but have a lot of similarities." K.J. (May. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss the process of natural language acquisition or the 6 stages. I liked the examples of gestalt language given with real students." D.D. (May. 2024)
"The entire course is relevant to my caseload and I liked the ability to take it self-paced between other obligations." C.L. (May. 2024)
"This is a new area of learning for me and I really think all the information will be relative to my daily practice. Very well presented." L.T. (May. 2024)
"Examples of stage 1 were helpful. A lot of information was covered. The course provided practical information to apply to practice." M.L. (May. 2024)
"Beneficial introduction to the topic and assessment. Illustrated with a lot of examples." S.G. (May. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss the stages of language development in Echolalia. I liked the pace the course went through the material." J.G. (May. 2024)
"This course significantly increased my understanding of Gestalt Language Learning. I have a much better understanding now of the stages of development in the Gestalt Language learning style. I can now view the clients that my students provide speech therapy to in the College Clinic through that lens. It will greatly improve my ability to provide appropriate clinical education to my graduate students. The examples of the children and their "real" speech patterns were very helpful." M.K. (May. 2024)
"I learned a lot about the gestalt processors with practical information. The handouts were helpful and useful for my job." B.T. (Apr. 2024)
"It was beneficial understanding that ASD kiddos who are GLPs are learning language legitimately and that I do have the ability to better assist them." S.J. (Apr. 2024)
"All the information was beneficial to help me understand my 5-yr-old grandson's issues. Clear, logical, informative." R.S. (Apr. 2024)
"I treat many children who either have a diagnosis of ASD or present with many characteristics consistent with ASD. I enjoyed learning about the stages of language development because it helped me understand what I am seeing in the children I am treating. I love how Marge Blanc presents. She speaks as though she is having a conversation with the learner, and she makes it very engaging." B.S. (Apr. 2024)
"Learning the functions of echolalia and how to use learned phrases to support more flexible/expand communication." M.R. (Apr. 2024)
"The assessment part was beneficial. I liked that I could take the course at my own pace." D.M. (Apr. 2024)
"I enjoyed learning to identify each stage of Gestalt language development and the examples of each of the stages." R.O. (Apr. 2024)
"All of the course was beneficial. I enjoyed the case studies, examples reference to research and relating it to current day." K.P. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked that there are personal stories about the speaker and her patients who are gestalt processors." M.G. (Apr. 2024)
"The assessment process and the resources were beneficial. I enjoyed the real-life examples." M.F. (Apr. 2024)
"Knowing each stage of development is so helpful, as I can provide language models that are actually appropriate for a GLP. This course was thorough, and I loved the real-life examples." S.P. (Apr. 2024)
"Everything was new, useful information I will use daily working with children with ASD. Very informative, research based, practical." G.R. (Apr. 2024)
"I enjoyed learning about natural language acquisition and stages of development for language. I enjoyed the real-world examples and references." K.B. (Apr. 2024)
"The entire presentation was beneficial. This is still new to me and it was so great to hear directly from Marge! I took another extensive course on GLP, however Marge's presentation filled in the missing information and was provided in a very cohesive way. I appreciate the thoroughness of the topic presented." J.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Echolalia can serve many communicative functions. I liked that I could take the course on my own schedule when I had time." S.P. (Apr. 2024)
"The course provided the slides, times for each video and was easy to navigate." E.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Examples of utterances from each stage were helpful. Very detailed and lots of examples." L.H. (Apr. 2024)
"All of this course was beneficial. I am new to gestalt language. The handouts were helpful and I liked that I could listen and process without having to try to take notes like a crazy person." L.T. (Apr. 2024)
"I love the comparison of natural language acquisition to analytic language acquisition. I liked that the course was self-paced." M.M. (Apr. 2024)
"I can definitely use every topic covered in this course. Lots of examples. Very clear and repeated ideas, so that they sunk in!" R.M. (Apr. 2024)
"The parts that discuss what we can do in treatment were helpful." J.Q. (Apr. 2024)
"It is a whole new way of thinking about autistic and even language-delayed children. The course was very informative and supplied a lot of resources to go back to." S.B. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked the information about the stages of gestalt language processing and how typically developing and autistic children progress through these stages." C.E. (Apr. 2024)
"This was the first time that I have had any continuing education on NLA and the information fits in with a few clients I currently have that I now know are gestalt learners. I enjoyed the breakdown of all the stages and how to do a language sampling to determine their language level." S.H. (Apr. 2024)
"Nice overview of all of the levels. I liked the acknowledgment that movies do not provide the best gestalt models. Therapists and parents need to engage with children at their level during meaningful shared activities and model functional easily mitigable gestalts." M.V. (Mar. 2024)
"Honestly all of the course was beneficial; I was never taught this in graduate school when I attended 2014-2016! Gave lots of nice examples and was at my own pace." J.L. (Mar. 2024)
"I enjoyed the assessment and treatment ideas for students. So easy to follow and understand. The instructor is so clearly passionate about what she’s teaching." E.H. (Mar. 2024)
"The use of this with my EI population is helpful. I enjoyed the explanations." C.C. (Mar. 2024)
"The real-life examples provided throughout helped to make connections with the information taught and my previous experiences with NLA children I have worked with. I liked the examples provided and the information given to help explain this to others on my student's team." R.S. (Mar. 2024)
"I work mostly with students on the autism spectrum and it was beneficial understanding their gestalt processes and development impacts assessment and intervention. Self-paced. Access to both handouts and questions in advance." C.M. (Mar. 2024)
"All of it was beneficial! The stages, examples, assessment and treatment are imperative to provide best practices to our clients and families! It's brilliant! I've tried with my students and the results speak for themselves. The students are developing language." K.C. (Mar. 2024)
"The assessment, scoring language samples, and identifying what Stage children are at were all helpful to discuss. This course was informative and packed a lot of information in a short amount of time." K.H. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the systematic way the information was presented to give you a fuller picture of history and foundations of the approach." J.J. (Mar. 2024)
"The stages of NLA were very helpful to break down. I enjoyed the examples of development of lang of specific patients." S.W. (Mar. 2024)
"The general review and assessment portions were the most helpful. This course gave breadth and depth about a popular topic that is not often discussed enough." K.O. (Mar. 2024)
"Learning about the specific stages and how to progress was beneficial. I liked the specific examples of gestalts and recombining." C.S. (Mar. 2024)
"I will apply this material toward working with children who are gestalt language processors." A.C. (Mar. 2024)
"All of the course was beneficial: introduction to the stages of NLA, assessment, and treatment tips/ideas. Easy access; functional (easy to address the needs of patients/families that I see on my caseload." N.L. (Mar. 2024)
"I enjoyed the history and research that has been conducted for NLA. I found the assessment topic was the most beneficial for my daily practice." J.L. (Mar. 2024)
"I found the specifics about assessment to be most helpful." K.V. (Mar. 2024)
"NLA development and the six stages were beneficial. I loved the story of Ben at the end and how he made up his own poem." S.H. (Feb. 2024)
"All information regarding the stages of echolalia development and assessment was beneficial. Good detail and useable information." R.M. (Feb. 2024)
"All of the course was very helpful. I liked that I could complete and review at my own pace." M.W. (Feb. 2024)
"Understanding that assessment/scoring is not as cut and dried and heavily depends on (knowing) the child. I liked everything!! Marge’s presentation style was so helpful- just the right speed, and all the examples and explanations made sense." P.H. (Feb. 2024)
"It was beneficial looking at gestalt & echolalia as a step in the process to possibly get to grammar instead of as "nonfunctional" communication." J.S. (Feb. 2024)
"I appreciated the many examples for each of the stages. It helped deepen my understanding of the topic. I liked the organization and summary following each section." I.N. (Feb. 2024)
"The recognition that echolalia is still communicative and more of a delay than a disorder. I enjoyed the practical facts I can use immediately." J.J. (Feb. 2024)
"I really loved the assessment section, with NLA language sampling analysis. I think it was awesome and sounded like the latest research, very relevant to many students I know, and using understandings that I have gained in working with children through experience (that have been effective), that I was not previously taught about." S.E. (Feb. 2024)
"Mix and match and mitigating were beneficial. I liked the examples of children the speaker worked with and testimonials from parents." K.G. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed the real-life examples from Marge's work with children." S.F. (Feb. 2024)
"Stages of GLP, assessment, and treatment were helpful. I liked all of this course!" C.B. (Feb. 2024)
"Beneficial assessment of NLA, and each stage. I liked that I could listen and refer back to slides as often as I needed to." G.C. (Feb. 2024)
"Discussing the 6 stages was helpful. I liked the language samples and assessment." A.R. (Feb. 2024)
"The treatment section for gestalt processors was beneficial. Marge was a great presenter, and the course flew by!" M.A. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the personal examples paired with the information about gestalt language processing and the visuals." B.S. (Feb. 2024)
"This course was a good overview of GLP. I learned a few more bits of information even after taking other courses." D.T. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the explanation to parents of how GLPs follow the same course as neurotypical children but with two extra steps. Assessment- Language sampling for the children." P.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Everything was beneficial. I liked how much I can apply to my current practice." A.L. (Feb. 2024)
"Discussing how to use NLA strategies in therapy was helpful." C.S. (Jan. 2024)
"Learning about the stages of gestalt language acquisition was most helpful, as well as the discussion about how to mitigate echolalia and work through the stages of Natural Language Acquisition with children. Well organized course and easy to use." C.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing the stages of language development for neurodiverse population was beneficial. I liked the examples from children in various stages." C.B. (Jan. 2024)
"This course will be hugely helpful for working with young children in my private practice. The presenter was excellent - a very good teacher!" K.M. (Jan. 2024)
"The language development of a child with ASD, because I can inform the parents, especially when they are worried about a child's use of echolalia. Great, clear slides and Marge has an engaging way of communicating/speaking. I also like that you give examples of how to support autistic children." H.N. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing how to assess children who might be gestalt processors was helpful. I enjoyed the examples from her practice." C.R. (Jan. 2024)
"The description of the 6 stages was helpful. I enjoyed the calming presentation." T.S. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing the process of Language Development was beneficial. I liked the examples given after the explanations." D.S. (Jan. 2024)
"The background was helpful, good examples of how to analyze and think about language samples." S.B. (Jan. 2024)
"Assessment was beneficial. The course was to the point." E.B. (Jan. 2024)
"The course was a good review of how echolalia works in ASD and NT kids. It was a concise, succinct, and still informative introduction." A.B. (Jan. 2024)
"It was helpful breaking down of stages and how to score within the assessment. I liked the ability to re-watch, re-listen to certain parts so it could sink in better." A.E. (Jan. 2024)
"The whole course was VERY beneficial!" L.B. (Jan. 2024)
"The majority of my caseload, as well as the caseloads of those I supervise, are children with ASD, so all of this information is applicable and beneficial. I have completed many courses on NLA, so the assessment portion of this webinar was the most beneficial for me. I look forward to taking more of a deep dive into the next level of the NLA course to learn more. Excellent handouts and a good pace. Love all the extra resources. Marge Blanc is a gem!" S.P. (Jan. 2024)
"Framework for assessment and intervention was helpful. I liked that the course was self-paced and accessible." J.C. (Jan. 2024)
"The assessment was helpful. I enjoyed the organization of materials." E.E. (Jan. 2024)
"I think breaking down the stages of GLP was most beneficial for me. I liked that the course was go at your own pace." A.M. (Jan. 2024)
"A different way that language can and does develop, something to always keep in mind with any student, ASD or neurotypical, I may work with. Very insightful information that helped me better understand a less common, but no less "right" way of developing language." J.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The difference between gestalt language processors and analytic language processors. I enjoyed the examples and handouts." S.G. (Dec. 2023)
"The assessment section will help me figure out where to start with my clients. This course gave me a new perspective I haven't heard before." S.F. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the use of language scripts in language development and helping a child with ASD mitigate his language and go through the stages. The concepts were explained well." S.G. (Dec. 2023)
"Opened up a whole new mindset for me for working with gestalt language learners. Various examples were beneficial to get started with the children I am currently working with." A.G. (Dec. 2023)
"When Marge went through each stage it was very helpful. I also liked the examples of the language sample of both the student and the clinician. I liked how Marge showed the language samples and how the therapist helped to mitigate and mix and match them." B.S. (Dec. 2023)
"This was a new treatment approach for children with ASD." B.F. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the descriptions of NLA stages, specific examples of mitigated language chunk and word/unit combinations, sideways hourglass analogy. Very applicable material." L.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I have more of a general understanding of NLA and how to use scripts to support and develop functional language at the appropriate stage. Recapped - clear to follow and build understanding." C.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The topic and content were comprehensive. Learned how to classify and define Gestalt Language Processing." M.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial assessment of NLA and how grammar can be integrated into scripts for the child. I like that I could go at my own pace, and go back and listen to sections multiple times if I wanted to better understand things." A.R. (Dec. 2023)
"Rich information with lots of examples. I liked the discussion of avoiding jumping into grammar work too early." G.F. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning how the gestalt processing works and how to work with what they are able to say to get them to communicate with others. The mitigation of the chunks is so interesting. I love how the presenter explained how the process works over and over to get it into our heads and her use of examples." M.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The stages of language development of NLA, how to assess it, and how to work best with these types of students. There was so much helpful information that will be helpful to use with my caseload." S.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning the stages of NLA I found to be most beneficial. The presenter's examples of previous clients that she spoke about helped to make more sense of this topic." K.G. (Dec. 2023)
"Stages of gestalt development; assessment; I really liked Marge's style, and I can recognize myself in it. It gave me confidence in my own style, and now I have more knowledge to base my skills on." L.D. (Dec. 2023)
"Better understanding of the use of echolalia and neurodivergent affirming principles." M.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The NLA assessment protocol will inform my future evaluations with Gestalt language learners." A.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Thinking in terms of gestalt language processing is so interesting. I will model more language that can be generative, and I will use more open language. If they are going to the trampoline, I’ll say let’s go jump, instead of just requesting or trying to get them to answer with their own gestalt, like if I use something from a song that they say next line. The voice of the presenter was very pleasant and easy to understand." A.M. (Dec. 2023)
"It was beneficial reviewing the steps of language acquisition for children with ASD and the language sample. I liked breakdown of each stage and real-life examples." J.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing how to level students who are gestalt language learners using the 50% rule was helpful. I like that the course was relevant to working in schools with the high caseload numbers of students on the spectrum." J.W. (Dec. 2023)
"All of the course was beneficial! Easy to do in parts and fit into my busy schedule." V.C. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the real-world examples. I found the assessment and treatment examples/strategies most beneficial." J.W. (Dec. 2023)
"Presenter was quite knowledgeable and interesting! She had awesome examples!" D.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The acknowledgment of NLA in neurotypical children as well as ASD children. I liked the speaker's calm and steady teaching style." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the examples of language - language samples and descriptions/explanations." K.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning about assessing to identify which stage a child is currently functioning was helpful." R.R. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the whole concept of gestalt language processing representing a form of language development." E.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Great course! I liked how applicable this course is to my everyday practice. The overview of language development for GLP was helpful." M.R. (Nov. 2023)
"How to obtain a language sample, how to apply NLA stages to goal writing, and how to target in therapy. I liked the short and very informative videos and illustrations." K.S. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing how to provide new gestalts based on a child's spontaneous language was beneficial. I liked the NLA assessment guidelines." N.D. (Nov. 2023)
"This was a completely different way for me to view and understand my older ASD clients. I did not know how to use their echolalia as a jumping-off point to mitigate language. I liked the additional resources that were provided and how simple assessment and treatment are to begin." S.J. (Nov. 2023)
"In depth look at gestalt language processing and evaluation methods. I liked the discussion of history and research base of NLA." C.C. (Nov. 2023)
"The personal examples that Marge shared were incredible." F.A. (Nov. 2023)
"I loved the easy-to-understand slides and information. The most beneficial topic for me in my daily practice is that both neurotypical and neurodiverse students and clients can be gestalt language processors." A.J. (Nov. 2023)
"This was a clear description and explanation of NLA in neurotypical and ASD children. I now feel like I understand and can explain NLA for students with ASD." A.Z. (Nov. 2023)
"Assessing the stage of NLA and ideas for ways to mitigate into smaller chunks was helpful. This course gave lots of detail to make the material easy to understand and follow." A.P. (Nov. 2023)
"Understanding the gestalt language development itself was beneficial. I have many ASD students who I now can understand so much better! I enjoyed hearing about real-life clients and their successes." J.W. (Nov. 2023)
"Ways to tie the levels of language development to treatment. And showing how to use it with real language samples." M.R. (Nov. 2023)
"The discussion on differentiating between neurotypical echolalic children and echolalic children with ASD was helpful." J.W. (Oct. 2023)
"I enjoyed all the examples Marge gave from her real-life practice. This course provided me with a better understanding of my NLA students and how to support their language development." E.M. (Oct. 2023)
"I enjoyed it all. The presentation, set up, and examples were perfect! I liked the outlines of language samples as well as assessment/treatment examples." C.Y. (Oct. 2023)
"Reviewing that gestalt language processing is a typical form of language development was beneficial. Also, learning about spending lots of time in stage 3. I liked the way this course was broken up into on-demand sections." E.F. (Oct. 2023)
"The entire topic of NLA and the stages will be very beneficial as I now know how to approach early GLP patients and how to move through development with their treatment. I liked the combination of information provided orally and via the presentation slides." M.Z. (Oct. 2023)
"Understanding that we need to proceed through the language development levels instead of jumping to grammar. I really enjoyed the examples." C.S. (Oct. 2023)
"Very functional and had a great number of examples. The assessment of the language stage through language samples and scoring various stages of NLA was beneficial." J.W. (Oct. 2023)
"Research, assessment, and treatment portions were beneficial. I liked the conversation examples between patient and clinician. I liked that there were sections. Being a 3 hour course, it was nice to easily be able to stop and start the course where you left off." K.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Describing the different stages and how to use a language sample to help analyze a child’s utterances and language development was beneficial. I liked the examples of presenter working with her clients." C.R. (Oct. 2023)
"This is a new concept for me, and I am thrilled to come across it! This course will definitely impact my practice and approach when working with children. It was a good overview - I am looking forward to diving in more deeply." D.A. (Oct. 2023)
"New information that I can use in my practice." A.E. (Oct. 2023)
"Course was comprehensive and gave real life examples." A.W. (Oct. 2023)
"Good presentation style, and informative practical information. I liked discussion of the stages of NLA and assessment." T.D. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the stages of language acquisition and how to support my clients. And the ease of taking course from home." D.P. (Oct. 2023)
"Breaking down analytical vs gestalt language. I liked the examples and all of the resources." C.G. (Oct. 2023)
"I will rethink now the way I work with children using gestalt language. I always appreciate real examples." J.N. (Sep. 2023)
"This course gave me a new understanding of the process of teaching language through the stages of language development." D.I. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the breakdown of stages. This approach is a new way to understand echolalia and how to mitigate language to increase meaningful communication." M.C. (Sep. 2023)
"Practical examples. I enjoyed learning about the NLA assessment and stages of language development." M.M. (Sep. 2023)
"This course had great anecdotal examples to understand and dissect each stage of NLA." H.V. (Sep. 2023)
"The assessment/language sampling recommendations were helpful. This course is relevant to many clients, and will have immediate impact on my practice." J.C. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the assessment and writing goals. Informative and helpful course with great examples and application to practice." S.F. (Sep. 2023)
"Very informative course and from the NLA author herself. Identifying gestalts and understanding how we can understand our children." D.J. (Sep. 2023)
"This course provided new insight on best practices for children with echolalic language. I liked learning the stages of gestalt language and how important it is to provide opportunities in therapy sessions and with daily activities that allow the child to hear different meanings and combinations of the gestalt so they too can isolate and combine them in different ways." E.H. (Sep. 2023)
"Treatment for echolalia and gestalt language users. This information was fantastic and the progression was logical." S.E. (Sep. 2023)
"The implications/application for assessing and treating gestalt language processors, particularly with my ASD population was beneficial. I liked that I could go back and re-listen to a concept, to really understand the examples and key points." T.M. (Sep. 2023)
"Detailed information about echolalia and practical navigation on how to approach echolalia in children with ASD." A.K. (Sep. 2023)
"All of the information presented is applicable to my practice. I liked the case studies." K.B. (Sep. 2023)
"I found the stages of Natural Language Acquisition very useful. I liked the written examples of language produced by a child going through the stages of NLA." A.L. (Sep. 2023)
"Learning how the process of natural language acquisition is acquired for children who are demonstrating echolalia was helpful. I love that this course was self paced and so informational." M.B. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked learning from Marge Blanc herself." J.A. (Sep. 2023)
"Course was interesting and straightforward. I liked all of it!" S.T. (Sep. 2023)
"Knowing that we can "plant" useful gestalts to mitigate is very helpful given that many, many gestalts that kids get from the media are not easily mitigated. This course is an excellent background and basis for how to start." A.C. (Aug. 2023)
"All of the information was beneficial. I really liked the assessment discussion. Very beneficial course - a fresh way to look at language acquisition." G.S. (Aug. 2023)
"I enjoyed learning the stages of language development in ASD children, how to assess them and develop treatment plans that will make a difference. I have not been previously exposed to this type of treatment and am looking forward to level 2 and 3 for even better understanding of ASD. This course was easy to follow and very educational for a new comer to ASD treatments." P.K. (Aug. 2023)
"I enjoyed all of the examples of the kids that were seen in the clinic and how to apply what was taught. This helped me think about my clients on my caseload and how I can best serve them and advance their language to their best ability." L.K. (Aug. 2023)
"This entire course was enlightening, and I can't wait to take the next sections! Marge is an engaging and enthusiastic presenter who helped to re-light the fire of passion I have for speech." J.A. (Aug. 2023)
"I can use this information in my practice." K.G. (Aug. 2023)
"All very useful and especially the information about how to treat at each level. Course was interesting and went at a good pace. Liked that I could stop or rewind if I wanted to listen to something again." S.T. (Aug. 2023)
"I found this entire level 1 presentation relevant to my daily practice with my clientele with autism. This course was very enlightening and applicable from assessment to treatment. I liked the breakdown of the material. The history shared was not something taught in graduate school in regards to natural language acquisition in autism. Most importantly I have to highlight the assessment portion." E.B. (Aug. 2023)
"Description of gestalt language processing development, and assessment and intervention strategies to use with gestalt language processors were beneficial topics. The information was presented in an organized manner with many real life examples and useful strategies for assessment and intervention." A.G. (Aug. 2023)
"I work with neurodivergent children and families. This information is new. I found it very important to share NLA and identify gestalt language. I liked the examples and the pictures were very educational." C.S. (Aug. 2023)
"All of it was eye opening." B.F. (Aug. 2023)
"Everything! Very clear with good examples." C.I. (Aug. 2023)
"I thought discussing the stages and its research was very interesting. I liked the pace of the speaker. She was very well articulated and had a great rate of speech (for us slower processors lol)." A.L. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the novelty of this course and the research that backs NLA. And learning how to assess what stage a child is in and how to model mitigations with a child." M.B. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked everything discussed!! Love this approach!" M.B. (Aug. 2023)
"Clear explanations of how to rethink language acquisition in children." A.B. (Aug. 2023)
"This whole course was informative as to NLA overall, and the specifics were good in terms of how to use it. Very clearly presented in an easy-to-understand way. The presenter, Marge, was excellent and had a lovely, warm vibe - and she obviously knows what she's talking about! Very relatable and lots of good stories from her practice that were very touching and lent credibility to her course." S.G. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked everything! Looking forward to using these methods and learning more from Marge's 2nd and 3rd presentations!" E.D. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the information, personal stories, and application of methods in case studies." K.H. (Aug. 2023)
"The presenter is fabulous! Learning about the stages of gestalt language processors was beneficial." R.R. (Aug. 2023)
"Learning how to complete assessment. Real exemples of each stage, talking through how to identify each stage." D.B. (Aug. 2023)
"Helpful for assessments. Learning that neurotypical children can also be GLPs." O.P. (Aug. 2023)
"I believe that learning about the stages of language development in our patients with autism is crucial. I have observed that sometimes people are unaware that echolalia is part of their language development, and they should not avoid it, and instead use it as a bridge to improve their language and communication. I love having the opportunity to study this information alongside the author of the book. Thanks for this online course. I'm grateful." M.G. (Jul. 2023)
"This course was very thorough and interesting. The whole topic of gestalt language processing is not something I've been exposed to over my years of practice in a school setting. Especially now, during a time of inundation of students with ASD who exhibit this type of language development, this information will be very useful in trying to help them meet their language needs." E.T. (Jul. 2023)
"New way of thinking about ASD language development. Learning that ASD has a typical language development and it can be targeted at its level and work towards improved language skills." M.S. (Jul. 2023)
"Very clear. Loved the examples with the children." G.C. (Jul. 2023)
"The case study examples were most beneficial as they helped me relate to my experiences and observations in daily practice. I love that this course combines the basics of GLP in theory and practice. This makes me more confident about advocating for my client's needs from an evidence-based background." M.K. (Jul. 2023)
"Learning the six stages of development and how to work within those stages. The examples were very helpful." A.B. (Jul. 2023)
"Clear examples of NLA stages and assessment of NLA stages." V.R. (Jul. 2023)
"Gaining an understanding of gestalt language processing will change how I approach students and therapy for gestalt processors. It will also change my conversations with parents and teachers. I liked that the sections were labeled and broken down." A.R. (Jul. 2023)
"Course is structured, highly informative, new information, and it is self paced." M.S. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the assessment and helping parents understand the stages of NLA. Real life examples." J.S. (Jul. 2023)
"Course was clearly presented with multiple research supports." K.M. (Jul. 2023)
"Real-life scoring exposure and practice was beneficial. Different information than other courses I've taken." P.G. (Jul. 2023)
"The language sample scoring process for NLA will be very helpful for determining appropriate goal targets AND explaining progress to parents and colleagues (particularly during the process of breaking down / mitigating gestalts, using individual words, and appreciating less grammatical self-generated sentences). I appreciated the information and examples provided." A.P. (Jul. 2023)
"I found the stages of NLA beneficial as it relates to quite a few of my students. I like how course is self-guided." A.K. (Jul. 2023)
"How to identify and assess Gestalt Language Processors. I liked the application to real life cases." M.A. (Jul. 2023)
"ALL of this course will be helpful with treating my gestalt language learners. I liked that it covered everything from the stages, to assessment to intervention." L.S. (Jul. 2023)
"This course helped me give words to things I have been doing and observing for years. That helps me feel like the way I am communicating with parents is sounding professional and rings true." J.R. (Jul. 2023)
"ALL OF IT! I evaluate and work primarily with autistic students, many of whom are GLPs. Marge has such a passion, and you can feel it. This course was well laid out and easy to navigate." J.H. (Jul. 2023)
"Practical application of how to plan assessment and treatment." R.M. (Jul. 2023)
"The stages described in GLP and how to assess these children was beneficial. I liked the examples and descriptions of the stages and the assessment portion." K.H. (Jul. 2023)
"Learning to mitigate echolalia was beneficial. And applying the content to students on my caseload. Examples were helpful." A.H. (Jun. 2023)
"The materials are excellent, and this course was very enjoyable. Developing an understanding of what NLA is and the stages and understanding how assessment is carried out was beneficial. I found the recorded tutorials a really beneficial way of learning." C.M. (Jun. 2023)
"This course provided a new way to look at Echolalia. Learning the stages from Echolalia to generated grammar and the treatment examples were beneficial." B.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Changes the way I think about my clients who are GLPs. I want to share this information with families and teachers. I want to change the way we listen to these children and make sure that they are being heard! I liked the repetition, breaking down the topic." K.M. (Jun. 2023)
"The discussion that natural language acquisition does not “max out” at any certain age was beneficial." L.A. (Jun. 2023)
"Understanding how language develops in gestalt language processors versus analytic language processors was beneficial. I liked the repetition of material in order to allow it all to sink into my brain." A.T. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked learning about the predictable stages of language development, and the specific examples of how to choose good gestalt phrases that are easily mitigable." H.G. (Jun. 2023)
"This course made me think about specific students and think about where the gestalt came from and the idea of focusing on a single word or part of the gestalt to model language for the student." L.H. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the description of the 6 stages of NLA. Course moved along quickly and hit the main points." K.N. (Jun. 2023)
"The background history, the assessment component, and understanding the NLA stages were beneficial. Great flow, plenty of real examples, and concrete learning points." H.P. (Jun. 2023)
"Learning the stages of NLA and how to collect and score a language sample. I liked the personal accounts and examples mixed into the course content." E.A. (Jun. 2023)
"Different way in looking at assessment and tx in this population. I liked the use of examples of actual children." J.G. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the stages and assessment, interventions ideas, and discussion around older children, and observation around non-speaking autistic children and young people." R.M. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the concept that the language is still going through a normal process, it's just delayed." K.M. (Jun. 2023)
"How to evaluate and implement treatment for children, especially older children that are gestalt language processors was beneficial. I liked the amount of applicable information and examples." S.G. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the clear, direct explanation with examples and the Natural Language Acquisition assessment." M.A. (Jun. 2023)
"Looking at the client where they are now and what strengths they have now rather than where they are expected to be was beneficial. I liked the personal stories and examples." R.P. (Jun. 2023)
"Understanding that gestalts/delayed echolalia has communicative intent. Course was practical, easy to understand, and meaningful to my work." Y.P. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked all of it! I will definitely be watching the next two levels." J.F. (May 2023)
"Stages of Gestalt language processing and description of treatment were beneficial. Clear information with examples." E.H. (May 2023)
"Concepts presented in a logical, easy to understand manner. Learning the progression of gestalt language development was beneficial." M.L. (May 2023)
"Learning the relationship between gestalt language processing in typically developing children (such a high portion of kids!) and NLA in autistic children. I loved the stories told, and found the handouts very helpful and thorough!" M.F. (May 2023)
"The two types of language development. We often talk only about analytic language development as being the only way to develop language. I liked the idea of using gestalt chunks to aid in mitigation, and the idea that grammar can still be targeted but also to be realistic that the window will eventually slowly close. And even when this does happen, there is still much to work on. I liked the course content overall and the examples." Y.K. (May 2023)
"The progression of NLA as well as basic treatment strategies were beneficial. I also liked how the stages were repeated over the course so I had a strong knowledge by the end." J.G. (May 2023)
"Stages and assessment were beneficial. I liked the examples of children and their language samples." L.B. (May 2023)
"It was beneficial having treatment ideas for each level of stage. The detailed way of assessing (and describing) a child's stage of gestalt language development was very helpful!" H.C. (May 2023)
"All of it was beneficial - starting peds OP again after 8 years with adults/acute. Very informative course. I enjoyed the slides that went along for visual learning." H.C. (May 2023)
"Learning ways to isolate and recombine words in a child who is in stage 2 was beneficial. I liked the NLA stages and the assessment tool." T.C. (May 2023)
"Learning how to analyze language samples of gestalt language processors was beneficial. I liked all of the examples! Explained at a good pace." T.R. (May 2023)
"The details of what to look for in each stage and separating out the expectations of younger elementary versus older students was beneficial. I liked the directness and applicability to my therapy sessions." N.J. (May 2023)
"I enjoyed learning about the presenter's experiences with real children in therapy. It helps you to better understand the path she took to improve her students overall language. I enjoyed learning about children with ASD and the path to developing language and how to look at it in a different light to build on their language." W.F. (May 2023)
"I now have a better understanding of what Natural Language Acquisition is. The use of all the examples was helpful." L.H. (May 2023)
"Practical and functional course. The explanation of the functionality of echolalia was beneficial." P.A. (May 2023)
"Data collection, examples of gestalt through the developmental stages, and examples of conversations with the clinician/parent input and opinions were beneficial. I liked the focus on language learned, the window to learn grammar, and breaking down the myths and misconceptions about delayed gestalt language processors." M.D. (May 2023)
"Ideas of how to use a variety of language, figuring out the meaning of echolalia, and remembering to not focus on grammar right away was beneficial. I liked the ease of doing course on my own time and the variety of information provided." R.M. (May 2023)
"I liked the assessment portion of the discussion and the examples provided." A.B. (May 2023)
"Learning developmental stages of GLP and assessment examples were beneficial." M.K. (May 2023)
"Understanding the stages of NLA and knowing how to assess a child who has gestalt language processing was beneficial. I liked the many examples and case studies." E.J. (May 2023)
"The clear description of NLA stages with specific examples was beneficial. I liked the ability to complete the course in my own time." S.R. (May 2023)
"The general concept of gestalt language processing was new to me so that alone was beneficial. This makes so much sense. I liked that the overall framework was continually referenced." B.V. (May 2023)
"This entire course is helpful while working with this population. I liked presenter's calm voice and demeanor, as well as examples while having visual slides up to keep me on track. I also liked that this course was broken down and I could come back later on to the next "chapter" to jump back in." B.D. (May. 2023)
"I liked all of it. There was so much information. I liked that I could stop and start when it was convenient for me." A.M. (Apr. 2023)
"I found the discussion of how to take language assessments for GLP students and analyzing them beneficial. I found the real-life example videos to be really helpful as well." E.O. (Apr. 2023)
"Learning what occurs during each stage of language development was beneficial, and this course clearly explained the different stages of language development." K.B. (Apr. 2023)
"The discussion on moving from gestalts to mitigated was beneficial." J.B. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked how detailed the assessment portion was." S.C. (Apr. 2023)
"Discussion about how echolalia can develop was beneficial. I liked the descriptions and links to research." R.R. (Apr. 2023)
"The explanation of the NLA assessment protocol was beneficial. I liked the examples and the research." C.T. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the specific examples of real children! The examples of gestalts vs. self-generated phrases and the knowledge that it will appear that speech goes 'backwards' as it develops was beneficial." R.D. (Apr. 2023)
"All of it was very beneficial. I'm just beginning to learn more about this topic. Great introduction! I liked the topic and research behind it." K.N. (Apr. 2023)
"I have a better understanding now of the stages and what to do in each one. I liked the ability to move at my own pace." B.P. (Apr. 2023)
"I appreciated this course as a review of language acquisition of typical and nontypical development kids. I also appreciated the references to research to back up what I was already intuitively doing in therapy sessions." L.P. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked that the presenter gave examples of how to score language samples as I often have a hard time figuring out which stage of language development a lot of my kids are in. I liked that real-life examples were provided and that she gave examples of how to score language samples." E.W. (Apr. 2023)
"The assessment section was beneficial. I conducted research for a project regarding early communicative intent and used articles from Amy Wetherby and Barry Prizant. It helped to have a working knowledge of their research in language/play development." C.S. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of breaking down the stages and highlighting when to start building back up like we are more used to doing. The course was easy to follow along." C.K. (Apr. 2023)
"The assessment was beneficial. The topic of NLA stages was most interesting. I can only imagine how the families of my students will find the information I learned super interesting. I liked the handouts and the ease with which I could navigate through the course." M.B. (Apr. 2023)
"It was so helpful to learn the different stages of language development and to learn that all children move through a stage of echolalia. I am looking forward to using the tips from the treatment section, and using the assessment protocol to guide my practice. This course was so compassionate towards the children that Marge Blanc works with and affirms their value as human beings. Thank you, Marge, for providing such a thorough and resourceful course while maintaining the human connection." L.Z. (Mar. 2023)
"I really learned a lot about the stages and what is NLA or GLP. I will also be better able to do an assessment to determine what stage/s the child is using. I liked the examples and the information." J.B. (Mar. 2023)
"All of it was beneficial!! The speaker obviously has a wealth of knowledge and experience. In addition, she is able to communicate the material very well. The examples and resources provided were excellent. I will be able to go back and study particular sections again because they are presented in a good progression." K.M. (Mar. 2023)
"Explanation of the stages and how to do the assessment. The language samples and explanation of how to determine which stage an utterance is in was helpful." L.K. (Mar. 2023)
"Good content and suggestions for making language therapy more appropriate for the gestalt language learners on my caseload. I will think about my language modeling while referencing what I learned and change my approach as I learn more about each student, breaking down their scripts (if they have them) and exploring how to apply these new techniques." E.R. (Mar. 2023)
"Learning how to create goals and decide which gestalts to model. I liked the case study examples." E.S. (Mar. 2023)
"I will apply this to my gestalt language learners. It was helpful to know the research and rationale behind tx as well as the developmental stages of NLA. Examples were helpful." M.Y. (Mar. 2023)
"The stages of Natural Language Acquisition and Assessment were beneficial. I liked the depth of information provided and the fact that some information was repeated in order to aid in recalling the information." J.D. (Mar. 2023)
"Understanding NLA and the different stages. Lots of examples and Marge used simple terms to explain the concept clearly." P.Y. (Mar. 2023)
"Very informative. Lot of information and examples provided. Understanding the different stages of Natural language acquisition, assessment, and treatment." B.R. (Mar. 2023)
"Real life examples. All of the information regarding the development of NLA was beneficial." J.B. (Mar. 2023)
"Learning the 6 stages of language acquisition. I liked the examples of pts and levels they were at, how they learned." R.F. (Mar. 2023)
"The content was presented clearly and the presenter was interesting. I liked the NLA Assessment tool." J.L. (Mar. 2023)
"Mitigating language. Interesting, well presented." J.B. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked everything....it was fascinating." M.L. (Feb. 2023)
"I found this course incredibly helpful in learning how to connect and communicate with my ASD patients. I am so excited to use my knowledge from this course and apply it to my daily practice to support NLA by encouraging language use at all stages. Marge Blanc's passion for her work and clients shines through her educational matter. Marge is truly knowledgeable about this topic and it is obvious that she loves her clients and their families." M.H. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked Marge's vast knowledge of this topic. And specific examples and case studies." S.P. (Feb. 2023)
"All of the information was applicable to my current caseload of children. All of it was helpful, especially the language samples." W.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Breaking down the developmental stages for gestalt language processors and how to determine which stage they are at most of the time to model language at their stage of language development is beneficial. I liked the examples and stories of how NLA is used in Marge's practice." G.L. (Feb. 2023)
"Very informative course. Assessment of NLA and how to identify and explain to colleagues and families about gestalt language processing is beneficial." R.B. (Feb. 2023)
"The scoring protocol and clear, distinct stages will help me tease out where some of my clients are in developing their language skills. I appreciated the extensive references, it gives me additional information to look up!" S.C. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the review and examples of the different stages. I also liked that the stages were discussed in the overview and then revisited throughout." J.D. (Feb. 2023)
"Stages broken down. Easy to follow, practical course." A.D. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the assessment portion. The presenter was easy to follow." K.L. (Feb. 2023)
"Practical application for clinicians. NLA stages of language development, assessment, treatment." A.Y. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning about Gestalt language processing in neurotypical and ASD populations. I liked the examples." M.W. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning the stages of gestalt language processing was beneficial." L.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Looking at it as stages instead of delays was good information." L.R. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the examples of utterances from different stages of NLA." C.M. (Feb. 2023)
"The Assessment and Treatment Principles were beneficial to learn. I liked the mitigation and development of grammar." L.A. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the treatment section with examples of how to provide language models based on a child's gestalts." A.H. (Feb. 2023)
"Treatment ideas for NLA learners. I liked the examples." I.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning the difference between normal (analytic kids) and ASD kids was beneficial for my practice." S.A. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning the language to explain to families why I get excited when their kids start developing poor grammar. I liked the assessment tool - I get frustrated when I inherit goals that try to up the MLU when the kids are mostly echolalia." B.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Understanding how to assess and then treat according to NLA steps/progression. I liked all of the real-life examples (e.g., language sampling). I liked that course was broken up into sections that I completed at my convenience." L.V. (Feb. 2023)
"This was my first introduction to gestalt language processing and the stages of natural language development, so really, the entire presentation was fascinating! I liked the real-world examples of real children she had worked with during her practice." J.K. (Feb. 2023)
"The stages of language development were beneficial. Liked having the powerpoint in front of me for notes." K.B. (Feb. 2023)
"Awareness of echolalia as having more communication intent. I liked the knowledge and research used by presenter." S.L. (Feb. 2023)
"All of it was beneficial. This topic needs to be much more widely known in the medical field." K.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Just understanding the progression of development is extremely helpful. I liked the content." L.H. (Feb. 2023)
"Course was a good introduction to NLA. I liked the description of the stages of NLA." A.B. (Feb. 2023)
"I work with autistic students so the echolalia being a step toward language acquisition was interesting. I liked the background and the relevance." K.E. (Feb. 2023)
"I appreciate thinking about each stage of NLA and to acknowledge the very positive language abilities in children with the ASD diagnosis. Marge Blanc shares her knowledge and insights clearly, and supportively and inspires further interest in the topic." S.S. (Jan. 2023)
"Everything about it! The assessment portion is very helpful. Marge Blanc is a great presenter and explained everything very well." B.M. (Jan. 2023)
"Assessment of NLA and how to determine at which level a child is communicating. I've been reading more and more about Gestalt language and NLA so I loved how this course explained it. It will be very useful and I look forward to starting the next two courses." V.H. (Jan. 2023)
"Knowing the steps of language acquisition for gestalt language processors and steps to take in assessment (collecting a language sample, determining the sources and meaning of gestalts, and identifying the stages of language acquisition for each utterance) will be beneficial in my daily practice as an SLP. And I appreciate that I can review the presentation as needed." G.G. (Jan. 2023)
"Love the stages and how they are all related. Great source of information and it is so true!" L.X. (Jan. 2023)
"I will be better equipped to explain gestalt language processors." H.C. (Jan. 2023)
"The idea of echolalia as intentional communication is a valuable insight and premise. I liked the subject matter and the personal approach of the presenter." E.H. (Jan. 2023)
"Learning the stages of gestalt language processors and the assessment and treatment approaches were beneficial. I enjoyed the examples of actual children's language samples and progression through developing language. I also liked the resources that can be used when talking to parents and colleagues for training." K.R. (Jan. 2023)
"I purchased the book and enjoyed solidifying my understand of NLA through taking the course. Watching this course, one can tell that Marge is passionate about the course, and extremely knowledgeable. It makes watching and listening so much easier." H.D. (Jan. 2023)
"I work with several kids who are GLPs. I was never taught in grad school how I was supposed to work with these types of language learners. I now have a solid framework to base my treatment and understanding of what I've been seeing all along." J.B. (Jan. 2023)
"The case studies and explanation of stages were beneficial. I liked the slides to support online learning." S.M. (Jan. 2023)
"The information about assessment and treatment as well as the information regarding the stages was beneficial." R.F. (Jan. 2023)
"This is a thorough introduction to Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition. I was empowered to know that if a child who is a GLP did not get early intervention in NLA, it's not too late for him/her to make progress through the stages, even if not all the way to self-generated grammar." T.T. (Jan. 2023)
"Every section of this presentation is useful to me in my clinical practice. I have a new lens to view the language of my clients through; both ASD and neurotypical kids. This course was well organized and easy to follow." H.P. (Jan. 2023)
"Content was relevant to my clinical practice." A.M. (Jan. 2023)
"I appreciated the outline of the stages of gestalt language development, and the section about assessment. Marge is an excellent speaker. She speaks at a good rate and is easy to follow. The course was well-organized." A.S. (Jan. 2023)
"The functional therapy examples were great." C.A. (Jan. 2023)
"The chart and stages were helpful for future reference." E.A. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked that I was provided with many visuals and case studies." M.G. (Dec. 2022)
"Handouts were great." A.C. (Dec. 2022)
"The entire course was very informative, and each topic was explained in a way to make application easy in treatment sessions." J.C. (Dec. 2022)
"The course was very informative, and I did the research that supports this movement. This course gives me a better way to view the kids that I am working with." S.F. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked how course is self-paced, so I can adequately focus on the content." M.M. (Dec. 2022)
"Language development and gaining a better understanding of NLA. I liked the course format and content." K.S. (Dec. 2022)
"How to identify stages of NLA and then assess/treat them. Self-paced and easy to follow with great resources." R.M. (Dec. 2022)
"Speaker went through the stages of gestalt processors, assessment, and tx. Practical for everyday use, can get started right away. I liked the expertise of the speaker." K.L. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the treatment portion for working with kids on the autism spectrum. Course was easy to follow and the instructor explained complex topics in a way I could understand." A.M. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked all of it and especially the assessment and treatment sections. Easy to understand and use." C.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I really enjoyed learning about assessment and listening to the break down. Course is helpful paired with the book. It is really eye-opening that there is another lens in which to look at language development." S.S. (Dec. 2022)
"The stages, examples of scripts, treatment ideas, and language samples were beneficial. The visual support and reviewing at the end of each section was great." M.B. (Dec. 2022)
"The stages of development for Gestalt Language Processors and how to apply this to treatment was really helpful." A.E. (Dec. 2022)
"The assessment process was most beneficial at this point in my learning. I liked the way the information was presented along with real-life examples and quotes." H.C. (Dec. 2022)
"Assessment and treatment - how to determine what stage a child is at and from there what to focus on teaching and which direction to take the treatment plan. Real life examples and demonstrations of actual students and treatment plans done with them." K.M. (Dec. 2022)
"The stages of NLA were detailed, and so were the language sample examples." M.K. (Dec. 2022)
"This course showed what NLA is and how it works. The segmentation of the sessions were clearly organized." M.A. (Dec. 2022)
"I'd never heard of this before, which is wild because I went to a school that boasted its ASD program. I will immediately begin implementing this into my work with students. VERY descriptive and easy to follow. I feel confident I could do this treatment." K.E. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the encouragement and reminders to analyze and look more closely at echolalic function and how to support language development." K.A. (Dec. 2022)
"I gained an understanding of the progression of language development through each stage. This gives me an excellent framework and targets for each stage. I felt that the language sample charts were really helpful in seeing where a child is at in terms of the different stages." M.J. (Nov. 2022)
"Lots of examples of language samples and how therapy progressed. I like the strong theoretical and practical foundations, along with research history." J.A. (Nov. 2022)
"All of this was useful because I didn't know a lot about gestalt learning." E.A. (Nov. 2022)
"I like the ability to move at your own pace." M.C. (Nov. 2022)
"I learned that it is important not to rush a child to the next level before they are ready. I liked that it gives some structure to language development for children with echolalia." K.B. (Nov. 2022)
"All topics are good. Developing skills to observe and understand Gestalt processors, learning a tool for assessing Gestalt processors, and a way to explain natural language acquisition by children to their caregivers." N.M. (Nov. 2022)
"Breaking down each stage of NLA and using language samples was extremely beneficial to help me understand better what level my students are at." A.H. (Nov. 2022)
"The information was very clear." J.F. (Nov. 2022)
"I like the pace." R.A. (Nov. 2022)
"The information about mitigating long gestalts into phrases and recombining will be beneficial to my daily practice. I enjoyed learning about how some individuals hear single words while some individuals hear sound contours." R.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Recognizing that ASD children with echolalia may be using the same language acquisition strategies as typically developing children who are demonstrating jargon." M.F. (Nov. 2022)
"The slides had a lot of information and the presentation went into depth on each slide." T.D. (Nov. 2022)
"Understanding the stages of language development in NLA and how to approach treatment was good." L.W. (Nov. 2022)
"It was interesting to consider neurotypicals and divergent children as passing through the same language stages at different times. I like the convenience and ease of the course. I will be able to benefit from her lifetime body of work." K.K. (Nov. 2022)
"Using the language sample model across multiple sessions will be beneficial. The pace was great." C.F. (Nov. 2022)
"Great introduction to the NLA process. Very helpful information." J.H. (Oct. 2022)
"The NLA stages, assessment, and application of goals were beneficial to my daily practice. I like the detailed examples with students on caseload." K.U. (Oct. 2022)
"Differentiating between treatment approaches between analytical and gestalt language processors was good information. I like the examples." B.S. (Oct. 2022)
"The references to the presenter's personal experience/stories made the information relatable. Very complete and applicable novel information to me; exciting." K.W. (Oct. 2022)
"I like the real world examples." D.A. (Oct. 2022)
"The assessment for gestalt language learners is applicable for much of my caseload and extremely important to understand." R.L. (Oct. 2022)
"A new way to look at the gestalt language processor. So glad to know this new info and share it!" D.D. (Oct. 2022)
"The clarity of the course and examples were helpful." D.B. (Oct. 2022)
"There are specific examples of language samples." V.S. (Oct. 2022)
"The course has clear descriptions of stages." S.H. (Oct. 2022)
"Assessing the stages through language samples and Marge's comment to keep many language samples to track progress were beneficial for my daily practice." S.L. (Oct. 2022)
"The course was informative. Learning more on treatment for Gestalt Language Processors." M.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the SLP's personal experience as examples throughout each stage. And learning the stages of teaching functional language." E.B. (Oct. 2022)
"Easy to follow, broken into manageable sections." L.B. (Oct. 2022)
"Lots of examples with good relevance." K.R. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked how there was research included to back up the information presented." A.H. (Oct. 2022)
"My new assignment includes 3 SDC classes serving children in grades K-5. Now I can see there are children in all stages of Gestalt language processing." K.R. (Oct. 2022)
"Love that this type of language learning is finally coming to light!" A.P. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the examples and the reality of older children not being able to get to the more complex stages of the language grammar." N.O. (Sept. 2022)
"I love the means of language sampling and will be using this in my practice. This framework has given me a whole new way of thinking about how to assess, write goals for, and teach grammatical language in practice." K.J. (Sept. 2022)
"I appreciated how it was divided into smaller consumable sections." A.D. (Sept. 2022)
"Everything in this course was beneficial to me. They did not teach most of this in grad school." L.G. (Sept. 2022)
"I appreciated the insight into the stages of gestalt language development, assessment, and intervention." M.L. (Sept. 2022)
"I have a better understanding of Echolalia now. I enjoyed the stories about the children the presenter worked with in her research and seeing their progress." K.M. (Sept. 2022)
"The stages of NLA and the general understanding of this form of language development were good." T.L. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked how the course was separated into sections." K.A. (Sept. 2022)
"The dialogue examples were useful." A.B. (Sept. 2022)
"I now have a better understanding of gestalt language as something more than “just echolalia.” H.K. (Sept. 2022)
"The course was very informative." L.W. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the topic about how to assess children on our caseloads and modeling more mitigatable phrases for them." T.R. (Sept. 2022)
"I have been very interested in NLA and this course was a great introduction. I liked that it was provided by Marge Blanc, had a strong research base, and was very practical." H.D. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked that it was self-paced and that I am able to re-view the course as often as needed." C.H. (Sept. 2022)
"I like that it's broken into sections and has lots of examples." J.P. (Sept. 2022)
"I am thrilled to have a developmental model to follow when assessing language development for my students who are gestalt language learners. I enjoyed seeing examples of language sampling and the straightforward presentation of the material." N.G. (Sept. 2022)
"I like that I can go back to the part I did not understand and go into depth to other part that I may have doubts." D.C. (Aug. 2022)
"All of this is new information for me and I'm so excited to implement NLA with several of my clients. I like that I can implement this into my practice immediately." N.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I work with many children with ASD and this course will affect how I teach them language. The course was well-organized and even difficult concepts were explained in detail." W.F. (Aug. 2022)
"The topics were all extremely beneficial to me. The instructor was passionate and engaging and had a good combination of research and anecdotal information to teach us." G.V. (Aug. 2022)
"The course clarified the topic for me." K.J. (Aug. 2022)
"I like the info it provided about a new topic." A.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I found the review of Natural Language acquisition vs. Typical Language Development helpful as it pertains to assessment and intervention with both neurotypical and ASD gestalt language processors. I liked the practicality of learning about how to mitigate a child's echolalia as a support to continuously building grammar and ultimately self-generated, meaningful utterances." M.D. (Aug. 2022)
"The flexibility in completing the course was nice." J.T. (Aug. 2022)
"The different steps you can take to turn echolalic speech into functional language were good to learn." H.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the handouts and the presenter's knowledge." S.T. (Aug. 2022)
"It was nice to stop and continue as needed, going at my own pace." K.C.-M. (Aug. 2022)
"Marge is very passionate about this topic." K.W. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the way the information is organized." B.K. (Aug. 2022)
"This course sets the clinician up for success to be able to start ax & tx right away with gestalt processors. Very practical information with precise examples to refer back to as you start working with a new client." J.D. (Aug. 2022)
"I benefitted from learning about the origins of GLP, and how it compares to ALPs. I appreciate how the presenter de-stigmatizes GLPs." A.T. (Aug. 2022)
"This course gave a framework that can be used in practice." A.P.-S. (Aug. 2022)
"The knowledge of ASD communication and how to better support this population was good." L.O. (Aug. 2022)
"The use of language samples to illustrate the NLA stages was very helpful." J.S. (Aug. 2022)
"Overall topic was of interest for my caseload and my own daughter." (Aug. 2022)
"I like the outline, the visual paired with the lecture." E.E. (Aug. 2022)
"The easy access and that it's available for us to continue with the program at our own rhythm is great!" M.F. (Aug. 2022)
"I loved how in assessment that it was reiterated several times that this could take a month. It is so important to get this right as to where to go with therapy." K.C. (Aug. 2022)
"Learning the different stages and assessment was beneficial. I liked the ability to access the course online, and go at my own pace." W.H. (Aug. 2022)
"Marge is engaging & provided information to reshape my therapy sessions with students who are echolalic." S.S. (July 2022)
"Each section was clearly explained and the examples from children were extremely helpful." N.S. (July 2022)
"I liked the real life examples." M.D. (July 2022)
"Good and important topic." C.T. (July 2022)
"The assessment portion was very helpful and the content was relevant." F.H. (July 2022)
"I like the discussion regarding how to do the assessment and how to do the detective work to figure out the stages that are observed. I also liked the language samples. Having not done this before, it was helpful to see examples of each of the stages." M.K. (July 2022)
"The process of language development section was informative and I loved how Marge reminds us that until we know a child is not using language, we cannot call him/her "nonverbal." I also found the assessment and treatment sections beneficial for starting to think about where to go with my students who are echolalic. Also, it was easy to follow, I loved the notes to follow along and the usefulness of the content." L.C. (July 2022)
"The Information related to NLA, the stages of NLA and how to integrate those stages into treatment/practice were good." T.O. (July 2022)
"The course is very informative" V.L. (July 2022)
"Seeing examples of how to score a language sample to determine stages of NLA was very helpful. Both examples and research background were helpful." L.O. (July 2022)
"The examples and language samples were easy to learn from." N.C. (July 2022)
"The entire presentation will be beneficial for my daily practice because I work with many gestalt language learners who do or do not have a diagnosis of ASD. I like that I can reference the course again when I need a refresher and that I am able to see the slides and videos at my own pace." M.P. (July 2022)
"The discussion around the Stages of Development of language with the addition of the stages for the Gestalt learner was of particular interest to me. I appreciated the review of prior research and language acquisition across neurotypical and ASD children." L.A. (July 2022)
"The examples were very helpful to my understanding of how to progress a child's language development and how to assess their language sample." S.B. (July 2022)
"The stories about students, the research highlighted, recognition that SLPs need to take their place on teams to assist children were great!" T.H. (July 2022)
"I found the stages of natural language development most helpful. It is interesting to see the grammatical breakdown of utterances. I like the pace, organization and ease of navigating through the slides." J.S. (July 2022)
"Loved the assessment portion, the breakdown of stages and specifically the information about grammar and getting to single words. I like the content, and the fact that I could take it on my time." E.K. (July 2022)
"The background into the research that has already been done. I had not learned about this in graduate school, but I think it is so important as many of the students I have worked with seemed to have been gestalt language processors. I wish I had been taught this in graduate school instead of doing therapy that was just reinforcing gestalts and not offering opportunities for spontaneous language to occur." A.Y. (July 2022)
"I think understanding how the echolalia becomes mitigated and potentially how to use that more functionally during therapy will be beneficial." A.R. (July 2022)
"I absolutely loved every aspect of this course. In particular language foundation and the research articles. Case Examples too. I loved the course, was very flexible and beautifully explained by the presenter. Loved the pace and helped me rewind whenever I wanted to. The handouts offered with the course makes it easier to refer and stay on topic. It has opened my eyes to the whole world of Natural language acquisition, Gestalt language processing. A must for all SLPs. Thank you so much!" A.H. (July 2022)
"I enjoyed the in depth discussion and examples of NLA, gestalts and functions of echolalia. The examples of language samples and scoring was very beneficial. In depth discussion of how autistic children learn language and that all echolalia is functional. I look forward to being able to use the NLA assessment protocol to assess my autistic learners and also begin teaching new phrases." J.B. (July 2022)
"Learning about Gestalt language processing in general - this was not something we really touched on in schooling." B.G. (July 2022)
"I like the life examples." B.M. (June 2022)
"The dedication of the speaker was great!" K.S. (June 2022)
"I loved the specific examples and the breakdowns of language samples." J.D'C (June 2022)
"I loved the practical examples provided and the language samples taken from real clients. It made the information much easier to conceptualize." K.W. (June 2022)
"A super interesting course that helped me expand my resources to support the communication and language of autistic children. I would only hope that one day it would have a Spanish translation option. I liked the research sources and the exposition of real cases about the boys Marge worked with." A.M. (June 2022)
"I learned a lot more in depth about echolalia." M.I. (June 2022)
"The speaker was concise." D.G. (June 2022)
"I appreciated the assessment piece, as well as the very real examples of what NLA language samples look like." K.U. (June 2022)
"How language acquisition and pragmatic skills develop simultaneously and how treatment activities facilitate this acquisition." T.C. (June 2022)
"I have a lot of students who are gestalt language processors. This course is very applicable to my work. I always have found it challenging working on with these children. The speaker provided a good explanation about the gestalt language processing and analytic language processing which I was not exposed to this information in the grad school." T.H. (June 2022)
"The patient/case study examples with language sample analysis provided to model her discussion were great! Thorough examples and discussion of meaning." J.T. (June 2022)
"The entire course will be beneficial for me as I begin to assess and treat my GLP's! Marge is wonderful to listen to. She explains things so simply, yet eloquently. Great presenter and great notes to follow along with, and make notes on. This course is the foundation for the next two courses in NLA." S.P. (June 2022)
"The representor's content is impactful on a daily basis." J.A. (June 2022)
"I like the pace and relevant information." L.U. (June 2022)
"I liked that I could do it at my own pace and go back if needed." M.S. (June 2022)
"I liked that it was separated into sections. This helped to break it up and take pauses, if needed. Of course the content was great, too." T.J. (June 2022)
"I like that it has self-paced modules." N.C. (June 2022)
"I like that it had lots of repetition of key info throughout each component of the course." J.S. (June 2022)
"The explanation of how to model language for gestalt language processors based on their existing gestalts were beneficial. I appreciated the background information, as well as the useful information that can be applied to practice." J.W. (June 2022)
"Easy to navigate the modules, great topic and useful in my practice." R.W. (June 2022)
"Can watch at my convenience, pause, come back to it, preview assessment." M.M. (June 2022)
"I found the assessment and treatment strategies easy to understand and implement. I like that it validated how I viewed echolalia and treated it as communication. It gave me better strategies on how to help develop more functional lang and grammar in gestalt language users." K.K. (June 2022)
"I enjoyed learning about the process of language development in gestalt processors. The presenter was easy to listen to and presented the information in an easy to understand way." M.M. (June 2022)
"Learning about the different stages and how to progress from echolalic/gestalt speech to more single words, phrases, etc. Also learning how to integrate this stages into practice and how to help others foster the language development. liked that we were provided with a handout to follow along with and there were personal/clinical examples brought in to the presentation (real-life examples)." H.P. (June 2022)
"It provided information that I can implement right away." C.B. (June 2022)
"I think the assessment analysis and examples will be helpful." H.H. (June 2022)
"This was so enlightening and made so much sense! I appreciated the history, detail and examples provided. I will use this and also apply to AAC aspects of my practice. I appreciated the examples given throughout!" K.N. (May 2022)
"Gestalt Language Processing or Natural Language Acquisition was not something I was readily taught in graduate school and I need this information for my NLA clients! Marge followed her outline and visual supports well, and encouraged the participant that they could do it!" S.S. (May 2022)
"This provided me insight into how to work w/ a young child on my caseload who presents w/ echolalia." C.S. (May 2022)
"This course makes so much sense that I can't believe it's the first time I'm learning about this. Using these strategies has totally changed the way that I relate with parents and children who are gestalt language processors in my daily practice." L.W. (May 2022)
"I really like this topic – it's been so eye-opening to helping me understand the language development profiles of my clients." E.C. (May 2022)
"I LOVE the way this will help me help my ASD students learn more communicative language!!! I'm so excited to get started!" R.W. (May 2022)
"I appreciated the more in-depth discussion of sequence of learning that happens." A.S. (May 2022)
"Useful to apply to my students and their language development and states." R.K. (May 2022)
"This completely changes my perspective on what echolalia and scripting are. I now understand what purpose they serve and feel like I can rework MANY plans of care to better fit the needs of my patients. The instructor made the content easy to understand by providing examples and repeating information to solidify learning." K.D. (Apr. 2022)
"I have been looking for a course about echolalia and how to best support my autistic patients in growing language skills from echolalia, and this course was perfect! I liked the steps of language development in NLA provided and the examples of assessment and treatment." M.M. (Apr. 2022)
"The process of teaching gestalt language learners language was helpful, as I have multiple echolalic children who I work with now." L.F. (Apr. 2022)
"Learning the NLA Stages so as to understand what language I can model to help children to the next stage was beneficial for my daily practice." E.J. (Apr. 2022)
"The Assessment section and background of the framework are beneficial for my practice. I like the straightforward presentation of materials." L.M. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked that the course is self-paced." K.K. (Apr. 2022)
"The course is systematically structured, easy to follow and understand." M.L. (Apr. 2022)
"Great examples! I like hearing about the author's personal experiences." D.B. (Apr. 2022)
"Looking at echolalia more closely as intent, and working with staff who are around our students all day to help work collaboratively to increase our student's ability to communicate is beneficial for my practice." K.S. (April 2022)
"I like Marge Blanc's style, examples, and depth of knowledge." R.C. (Apr. 2022)
"Makes sense and gives me guidance in how to assign language goals for these kids and how to understand their language and help them progress." S.G. (Apr. 2022)
"This course made me look at language development through an entirely new lens. I feel rejuvenated in my treatment of language development for gestalt language learners." L.T. (Apr. 2022)
"I was not familiar with the Gestalt learner. This course explained how they learn." D.C. (Mar. 2022)
"It was easy to follow. The assessment section was especially helpful." T.R. (Mar. 2022)
"Recognizing echolalia as a path to better overall language." S.H. (Mar. 2022)
"This was very informative and very interesting to follow." A.D. (Mar. 2022)
"I found the assessment and background knowledge (development) most beneficial. I liked the examples." M.P. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked that I have a little bit of all the areas to get started and that makes me feel slightly more prepared to work with my students tomorrow. I also really appreciated the comment about how we cannot call our unintelligible students 'non verbal'." A.A. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the evidence for letting children learn through their scripts, and for letting parents feel more comfortable about what is going on when their child scripts." J.B. (Mar. 2022)
"I am really interested in how to change my intervention style when working with a GLP. Excellent information that I can apply immediately to my practice." J.R. (Mar. 2022)
"The examples of different gestalt language processors are beneficial because I realized that another one of my students does this. The course clearly laid out the stages that students move through." E.B. (Mar. 2022)
"This applies to a particular student that I have been trying to figure out and will help me teach his team and create a better therapy plan for him." A.W. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the manner in which it was presented with specific examples and consistent review of what was previously explained." S.C. (Mar. 2022)
"ALL OF IT was beneficial... especially how to move through each stage and when to move through them. Easily digestible and interesting tying the older research to newer information." J.S. Mar. 2022)
"I better understand why children use gestalt language and how that language can be mitigated in order to help them become more flexible in their language use. I like the examples of utterances from actual children and how to assess them." J.G. (Feb. 2022)
"I like how it was broken up into manageable sections. I also loved the illustrations. They helped me understand some of the concepts better." C.P. (Feb. 2022)
"I appreciated the presenter's delivery. It was very clear and engaging." L.K.-L. (Feb. 2022)
"I am working with several individuals that I plan to start assessment with right away! I found the assessment and treatment information very helpful. I like that I can assess without necessarily making extra purchases for specific tests/ tools based on what I learned." J.F. (Feb. 2022)
"The whole course was very beneficial. I have a high number of gestalt processors on my caseload. I will start taking language samples next week!" H.C. (Feb. 2022)
"Learning how to use a child's gestalts to help the child generate novel language." M.H. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked learning language development through the lens of NLA. Course is easy to access and listen to." A.S. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the breakdown of language development in both typical and neurotypical children." M.K. (Feb. 2022)
"Now that I understand that many of the children that I see are using gestalts, rather than give them scripts to use like I have seen before, I can help them mitigate their gestalts into new phrases. I liked that Marge used real examples to help us to understand what the levels of language development might look like." C.J. (Jan. 2022)
"Going through the stages helps me to better understand where my clients are developmentally and how I can better model language during our sessions! I loved the content and thought the course was engaging and easy to follow." E.F. (Jan. 2022)
"I have been learning about NLA, and this was a good review before I dive into the next two stages." Y.S. (Jan. 2022)
"I have read the NLA book, so was looking forward to hearing more re: the ax and tx components of the presentation." M.S. (Jan. 2022)
"I appreciate the break down of gestalts. I feel like I may be able to figure out how to use them, however, many of my clients aren't even at this level yet." N.M. (Jan. 2022)
"Marge is SO passionate about this and it shows through her enthusiasm, quality descriptions and dedication to our gestalt language processors." M.H. (Jan. 2022)
"The course is very informative and easy to understand." A.S. (Jan. 2022)
"ALL OF THE COURSE WAS BENEFICIAL! I wish more families, clinicians, specialists, interventionists were required to take this course." L.A.H. (Jan. 2022)
"I need to mull this over a bit more but it really helps to re-frame echolalia for me. I now have a better idea of what to do with it beyond interpreting the underlying message, accepting it as communication, etc. I liked that I could do it at my own pace." L.H. (Jan. 2022)
"I love self-paced courses and having examples to apply to the knowledge and information presented." S.G. (Jan. 2022)
"It was very informative and helpful for both assessment and treatment. I liked the organization and handouts for future referencing." J.S. (Dec. 2021)
"I found the topic regarding evaluation of Natural Language Acquisition to be the most beneficial for my daily practice. I found the stages of development of Natural Language Acquisition extremely interesting and useful for evaluation and treatment." E.C. (Dec. 2021)
"It was most informative and very well presented." S.J. (Dec. 2021)
"ALL OF THE COURSE. IT'S AMAZING" A.H. (Dec. 2021)
"I enjoyed the clear break down of each level of development. Thank you so much for outlining how to do the assessment and touching on how to begin treatment! I'm finding it hard to say what I like best as it will all be so helpful. This is new for me as an SLP so all of the information presented will be so valuable." L.C. (Nov. 2021)
"I find it encouraging that children can develop spontaneous language from echolalia. I liked that the course explained the different stages well so that it can also help with treatment goals" N.G. (Nov. 2021)
"I was not aware of gestalt language processing before this course. I liked the self-directed nature of it. The practical examples." E.K. (Nov. 2021)
"The course was very informative. Good pace to follow along." M.C. (Oct. 2021)
"This was wonderful - gave me a whole new look at echolalia with some of my students, and ways to use it and shape it for their benefit. I liked that it was broken down into sections and the slides were also provided." L.T. (Oct. 2021)
"The importance of collecting and analyzing a language sample, and scoring language utterances within the various stages, will be most beneficial. I think it will help me to focus intervention at the correct stage to meet my students where they are. I appreciated the examples given, and the many resources provided for further study." C.R. (Oct. 2021)
"Well-organized and about a topic that is not generally focused on in school/at conferences/in trainings" K.C. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked the practicality of the course." M.D. (Oct. 2021)
"I liked that the course causes you to think about echolalia in a completely different way." M.M. (Oct. 2021)
"Learning more about different types of language learners and how treatment depends on the type of language learner. Researched based information that is key for SLPs to understand and apply." M.M. (Oct. 2021)
"The need to think more about the way that different children learn language and expanding my knowledge of how to work with children who don't follow expected trajectories. I liked the repetition of important concepts to emphasize them for me." S.T. (Oct. 2021)
"I found the research that is directly related to the communicative intents behind delayed echolalia is most beneficial. I liked the real-life examples Marge provided, as well as her recap and review at the end of each section." C.D. (Oct. 2021)
"Literally everything discussed in this course was beneficial- but especially the importance and necessity of echolalia! I liked how Marge explains these topics easily- I know now how to inform parents and teachers about this topic." L.F. (Oct. 2021)
"I work with many autistic children who are gestalt processors and I have never quite known how to approach their learning style. This is a great start to help shift my thinking. I liked the clear descriptions of analytic versus gestalt language processors." K.P. (Sept. 2021)
"I learned how to assess children who are gestalt language processors. It was helpful to see all the examples of the different stages of NLA based on real language samples." C.K. (Sept. 2021)
"I enjoyed the specific examples provided by the presenter." A.C. (Sept. 2021)
"That is covered the research and background with regards to applying this approach." K.W. (Sept. 2021)
"Great overview for a level 1 course." M.S. (Sept. 2021)
"The stages of NLA and using part of a "script" to teach a word in different ways was beneficial." A.D. (Sept. 2021)
"Recognizing the communicative power of echolalia and how to shape/mitigate for children will help my practice." C.C. (Aug. 2021)
"I liked the information on how to evaluate gestalt language processors. However, I think it will be difficult to implement in my current therapy situation (school district preschool). I appreciated that the course was broken into chunks so that I could take breaks and absorb the information." D.M. (Aug. 2021)
"How to help my NLA children move through the stages of language development by properly assessing and treating them. The examples were very helpful. How the material was presented and backed by research." R.V. (Aug. 2021)
Presenter: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors
Presented by dysphagia expert and MBSImP™ developer, Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the MBSImP™ Approach and Protocol. Includes an in-depth discussion of 17 physiologic factors requisite for the execution of normal swallowing. It then introduces a scoring metric to profile and quantify physiologic swallow impairment across these 17 components. Course focus is the adult population.... more+
"The breakdown of each component and the use of visuals were helpful. I liked how easy it was to go back to the course when necessary." P.J. (Oct. 2024)
"It was beneficial understanding the physiological components of swallowing function. Provided examples of VFSS to differentiate normal function from impairment across 17 physiologic components of the swallowing mechanism." A.M. (Oct. 2024)
"Discussion of the protocol in general was beneficial. I enjoyed the specificity of this course, the animations and fluoro videos, and Bonnie's clear and concise speaking style." S.M. (Oct. 2024)
"Standardizing the way we score and how to score each component. I liked the video images." S.C. (Sep. 2024)
"Breakdown of the individual physiological components identifying what is "normal" vs impairment. The visual imagery provided excellent feedback on what is "normal" vs impairment." K.C. (Sep. 2024)
"Beneficial assessment of MBS studies and application of strategies and determining treatment. I liked the use of MBS studies for functional application of information." N.M. (Sep. 2024)
"Defined each component and how to use it to identify impairment rather than just the presence of penetration/aspiration. Very specific video examples." K.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Printed guidelines to follow were beneficial. I liked the virtual and real MBS videos - great comparison." J.G. (Sep. 2024)
"Variations that might be seen due to various procedures were helpful. The sample fluoro videos were greatly appreciated." H.M. (Aug. 2024)
"The video examples were helpful." B.M. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the swallowing components and learning how to assess them. Plethora of examples and videos." J.T. (Jul. 2024)
"Detailed explanation of each of the 17 components. Clear explanation and use of images." S.C. (Jul. 2024)
"Notating specific landmarks for the anatomical structures. I appreciate the goal of a standardized protocol." R.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Discussing each component individually was beneficial. The videos and animation to depict the different scores were valuable, and of course learning from Bonnie Martin-Harris is a delight." M.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Scoring components on VFSS was helpful. I liked the combination of videos/images/written information." K.D. (May 2024)
"The detailed breakdown of the pharyngeal swallow was beneficial. I enjoyed the functional application." L.C. (May 2024)
"AP view was helpful. Easy to follow course with many visuals." C.B. (May 2024)
"I liked the video examples with MBSs and also with animations. Swallow onset time by watching hyoid movement was helpful." S.B. (Apr. 2024)
"The discussion that less textures and trials can yield similar information was helpful. I enjoyed the videofluoroscopic paired with the animated model." O.B. (Apr. 2024)
"Going through each component with examples was beneficial. I liked that the course was divided into multiple parts, and I can always go back to refresh my knowledge." C.I. (Mar. 2024)
"Going through each of the different component-specific guidelines along with the visuals was helpful. I liked that I could go at my own pace." N.L. (Feb. 2024)
"Everything was beneficial. This course changed a great deal of my perspective on how to obtain more comprehensive information during my MBSS. I liked the visual examples, especially when including real patients as well as potential compensatory strategies to mitigate impairments." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"The detailed explanations on the 17 components using the video and animation examples were very helpful. I liked that I could enter the course any time and proceed at my pace." R.S. (Jan. 2024)
"The overall standardization of MBS and the scoring components were beneficial. I appreciated that the course was organized into different sections instead of the full 6 hours in one seminar." H.M. (Jan. 2024)
"Breakdown of components- overall review of information for seasoned clinicians. Systematic approach. Videos- both animated and real-life images. I liked how the course was broken into sections and allowed the clinician to work at their own pace." R.C. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the generous amount of handouts and resources provided to reinforce the lecture. The rationale for standardization was helpful." K.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing the benefits of standardization; what a swallow study is and is not." L.N. (Dec. 2023)
"All topics were beneficial. I enjoyed the ease of course navigation and the handouts." D.B. (Nov. 2023)
"A deep dive into the 17 components and rating scales. I liked the examples of each of the scoring criteria across all 17 components utilizing both VFSS and animation." S.B. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the handouts and lectures. Course was easy to navigate." M.S. (Nov. 2023)
"The bolus protocol, textures, and amount were helpful to discuss. I liked the handouts." J.A. (Nov. 2023)
"Going over each component of MBSImP images was beneficial. I liked the pace and material with a supported explanation as to the manner each component was tested." B.H. (Oct. 2023)
"I really enjoyed this course. I'm looking forward to completing the full version in the near future. I really enjoyed the videofluoroscopy videos in conjunction with the animated videos to help me identify the structures and where the bolus was. The videos were awesome." M.D. (Oct. 2023)
"The presenter was so knowledgeable and really explained everything in such a way that everything made sense. She was so interesting. I can analyze what I'm seeing and score it correctly. I loved it!" M.D. (Oct. 2023)
"Very thorough course! I liked the scoring guidelines." G.E. (Sep. 2023)
"The overview of the MBSImP was helpful to have a true preview of the material. Easy accessibility!" A.D. (Aug. 2023)
"I enjoyed the entire course. Viewing normal vs. abnormal swallow function was helpful. I liked the videos, case studies, real-life examples." P.M. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the use of a standardized assessment for MBS studies. The frame-by-frame review of various MBS studies was beneficial." A.D. (Aug. 2023)
"The repetitive practice was beneficial. Many opportunities to practice." M.T. (Aug. 2023)
"Learning the finer details of the MBSImP was invaluable!! I LOVE that I could get such a good overview so that I understood the concepts." L.D. (Jul. 2023)
"Improved my knowledge about physiologic areas that were not taught to me during grad school. I liked the impacts on treatment planning, ability to standardize MBSS at our hospital for reliability, and improved vocabulary for report writing. I liked the videos and detail provided for all the components." S.F. (Jul. 2023)
"The scoring part was very informative. I liked that I can take my time in watching the videos, and that I could go back and rewatch whenever I wanted." A.L. (Jul. 2023)
"Analyzing the 17 physiological components and additional clinical advice that was given throughout this course was beneficial - i.e., transferring the information to functional living / recommendations / future management / compensatory strategies and exercises. I liked being able to take sections at my own pace - stop and start the videos and revisit content, and download supporting materials. I also liked seeing the animations alongside videofluoroscopic imaging to support learning." R.F. (Jul. 2023)
"Definitions of each functional component were beneficial. The videos were great!" A.F. (Jun. 2023)
"The standardization model was beneficial. I like listening to Bonnie Martin-Harris report her work." L.E. (Jun. 2023)
"Objectively quantifying the data collected in MBS studies will provide for much more accurate report writing, recommendations, and communication w/ other SLPs. Loved the video illustrations as well as the actual MBS studies to enhance my understanding of the swallow." M.B. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the case studies and overall material." C.A. (May 2023)
"This course will literally change how I evaluate during a video swallow study." S.B. (Apr. 2023)
"The observation of each specific component and scoring simplifies the final report and interpretation of the study. Sessions were VERY easy to follow, clear explanations to help understand concepts." C.E. (Apr. 2023)
"Implications of the protocol were beneficial. I liked that the course was broken up into segments." M.B. (Apr. 2023)
"The videos going through the different components and how to score these was beneficial. I have recently commenced my MBSImP training.... this introductory course has allowed me to have an overview of how to get going with my training." V.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Great presenter. Great video footage, both diagrams and videofluoroscopy studies. Good range of patients." V.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Learning about tongue base retraction was beneficial. The animated images were helpful." A.H. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked all of it. Seeing lots of swallow studies and learning to distinguish anatomical structures and different features of swallowing impairment." A.J. (Jan. 2023)
"I complete MBS frequently at work and this course will assist in standardization by the team. I liked the ease of being able to take this course online." S.K. (Jan. 2023)
"The VF & animated examples were so helpful in understanding each swallowing component. I liked the course pacing and real life examples." K.S. (Dec. 2022)
"All topics were excellent. I liked that I could take breaks as needed." B.S. (Dec. 2022)
"This content gave me a new perspective on how I look at and interpret MBSs. I found the entire course to be relevant to my daily practice." L.R. (Dec. 2022)
"Course was extremely informative going between the speaker and her many videos to outline what she was referring to. The entire presentation made me realize the importance of completing the entire MBSImP course and protocol to incorporate in my daily practice." A.R. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the breakdown of the 17 swallow components. Repetition and detailed walk-though of each component was beneficial." J.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Lots of swallow videos. Speaker was excellent." J.B. (Nov. 2022)
"A great refresher on anatomy, and great for updated swallowing info." K.F. (Nov. 2022)
"The depth of information and discussion of the rationale behind this protocol impacting patients every day in our work environment was great! I also loved the app for swallowing to educate patients and their families. What an enormous amount of research and time to improve the world of speech-language pathology!" P.A. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the breakdown of the components and scoring definitions." K.W. (Nov. 2022)
"I enjoyed going through the whole swallow study after the discussion about each component of the MBSImP. I felt like it really expanded my view of the continuity of the swallowing mechanism. I was blown away by Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris' ability to explain such a complex process in such a clear way." N.P. (Oct. 2022)
"MBSImP Guide and scoring were very beneficial because I do MBS frequently. Guide to MBS impairment profile is the topic I liked best as well as the MBS components." E.E. (Oct. 2022)
"I now plan to better standardize and communicate findings in my reports. Dr. Martin-Harris did a great job presenting all of this information. I really appreciated all of the supplemental materials provided along with this course." A.M. (Oct. 2022)
"Excellent presentation. Clearly presented to increase understanding of reading MBS." L.M. (Sept. 2022)
"This course is very easy to follow. Liked learning implementation of this protocol." C.R. (Sept. 2022)
"Great to have objective measurements for the MBSS." C.R. (Sept. 2022)
"The review of the components and the format of the course were good." G.S. (Sept. 2022)
"Practical and thorough. Excellent animation and imaging studies demonstrating normal and impaired swallowing." V.M. (Aug. 2022)
"Learning about a standardized method of examining swallow function and dysfunction under fluoroscopy was beneficial for my practice." C.B. (Aug. 2022)
"I will use this entire analysis of swallow function in my daily practice. This course has helped me to more accurately pinpoint areas of weakness/dysfunction that contribute to dysphagia, and will help guide my treatment plan. I liked the very specific visual examples of each component with detailed explanations to give me a good idea of what each score looks like in each area. So, very helpful!" G.P. (Aug. 2022)
"The in depth and systematic approach to evaluating phases of swallow, impairments, and causes was good. The video simulations paired with the fluoroscopy videos helped me visualize the information." J.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked having the animated swallows side by side with actual swallow studies." H.Y. (Aug. 2022)
"I thought that both the animated and actual swallow study showing the different components and ratings were extremely helpful." C.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the real time and animation swallowing models. And the discussion of radiation dose considerations." S.S. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the discussion of how to specifically rate each component." T.M. (Aug. 2022)
"I enjoyed all the visuals and practical application, and the standardization of assessing 17 evidenced-based physiologic components of swallowing." K.W. (Aug. 2022)
"Very thorough, evidence-based course. Liked learning the impact of esophageal clearing on oral and pharyngeal swallowing." O.S. (July 2022)
"I learned more through this course then I ever did in graduate school. It's so beneficial to see the videos and break it down in order to determine exactly what's going on and the function of each structure at each stage of the swallow. Liked the videos with in-depth discussion on each component, and the fact that it is a standardized program." S.H. (June 2022)
"The review of the components was great because everything was broken down so I knew exactly what I was looking for. I feel that this course was very functional and it is something that I can directly relate to my practice as a SLP." K.M. (June 2022)
"I liked the inclusion of so many swallow studies within the course." J.M. (June 2022)
"The 17 physiological components listed in the protocol during assessment along with the varying degrees of impairment were beneficial." S.T. (June 2022)
"I liked reviewing actual MBSS along with animations to practice scoring." A.C. (June 2022)
"The thorough explanation and example videos were good!" M.H. (May 2022)
"Clearly tutored, structured way of going through the protocol. Learning a standardized protocol, very useful!" F.S. (May 2022)
"The systematic approach to scoring an MBS and the systematic approach to doing the MBS are amazing for actual clinical practice! This whole course was hugely helpful in identifying impairment and learning about the anatomy of the swallow. The speaker was probably the best I've ever seen in any course I've taken. She was excellent." A.K. (May 2022)
"I liked the specific examples and visuals comparing different scores in each component of the swallow. The course had great structure, visuals, and was very detailed for an introduction!" R.B. (May 2022)
"I really enjoyed having the visuals of the modified barium swallow studies along with the verbal explanations." M.C. (May 2022)
"The course was very well presented with lots of examples." K.B. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the standardization aspect. This is something that you can use in practice with patients." A.M. (Apr. 2022)
"Excellent organization of coursework, presentation of materials, supported with visual demonstration and explanation." E.M. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the breakdown of overall impression scoring." N.T. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the physiology components, being able to separate them, but also see how they work together." E.G. (Mar. 2022)
"Very easy to listen to with lots of good, clinical examples and anecdotes." N.C. (Mar. 2022)
"MBSImP scoring in real time with many examples." C.H. (Mar. 2022)
"Learning how swallow impairment can be judged without looking at every individual food type, and how the scoring can be used to help interpret MBS more accurately." E.V. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked that you can take your time and review the material, and learning the overall scoring and breaking down the swallow function into all of its smaller parts." B.M. (Feb. 2022)
"The organization of the course was great. I look forward to taking the full MBSImP course." A.P. (Feb. 2022)
"Looking at mbss in a whole different way!" M.H. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the general review of the protocol and its use and being allowed to go at my own pace." R.R. (Feb. 2022)
"It was well organized and broken down into teachable segments that I could go over several times if needed. I loved the animated version coupled with the fluoro videos, it was very helpful for understanding where landmarks are and seeing the normal swallow function compared to levels of abnormal." E.A. (Feb. 2022)
"The entirety of the MBSImP protocol is applicable to my work as an acute care, outpatient, & acute rehab SLP as I perform VFSS on a weekly basis." R.H. (Jan. 2022)
"Every topic of discussion regarding this protocol was useful/beneficial for my daily practice; learning about the time, research, and planning that went into protocol's development; video and animated demonstrations." J.S. (Jan. 2022)
"Overall premise of breaking the swallow down into small individual segments and functions - extremely interesting - will be of great benefit in treatment. Very impressed by the animations, they made the actual fluoro image a bit more able to follow." K.K. (Jan. 2022)
"I appreciated the education on laryngeal, thyroid and arytenoid movement during the swallow. These are things I have observed and considered for years, but was not taught, yet so valuable. Content applicable immediately to my patient care!" A.M. (Jan. 2022)
"Bonnie Harris-Martin is an excellent instructor. She provided useful information and it was evident that she is passionate about the work she and her colleagues are doing." M.H. (Jan. 2022)
"Pacing at a rate that I could digest, understand and remember. I liked the computer simulations paired with videofluoroscopic images." B.E. (Jan. 2022)
"I really appreciated the depth of her discussion on how the swallow functions. I liked the ability to pause and replay items of interest. I felt I really had time to take notes." S.N. (Jan. 2022)
"Every topic of discussion regarding this protocol was useful/beneficial for my daily practice." J.S. (Jan. 2022)
"The organization of the course was great. I look forward to taking the full MBSImP course." A.P. (Jan. 2022)
"The most beneficial aspect of the presentation was the way each section was linked to all the rest. Evaluation is not a simple process because swallowing is not simple and each decision affecting treatment directly effects quality of life and patient safety. I liked the instructor's clear mastery of the information while valuing new input from practicing clinicians." H.B. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the thorough review of rationale for and development of the MBSImP, and watching videofluoroscopies and animations to better understand the scoring system." K.M. (Dec. 2021)
"Dr. Martin-Harris is an excellent presenter, and the program was very well planned and executed." K.M. (Dec. 2021)
"I appreciate the standardization to this approach." L.N. (Nov. 2021)
"The detailed information and visuals provided for each component in a break-down and then put-back-together structure of this program. Also the justifications for AP view and esophageal clearance were beneficial for my daily practice. I liked that it was very detailed and included many visual examples with the explanations." H.B. (Nov. 2021)
"The whole introductory class was beneficial prior to full training completion. I liked the content & length of time of online course." J.L. (Oct. 2021)
"Going through the components step by step with visual aids (VFSS, animations) and discussion of variations between scores was helpful. I liked that it is fast, self-paced and easy to access." N.M. (Oct. 2021)
"Very detailed and gave visual examples." D.S. (Aug. 2021)
"The creation of a standardized assessment to assist in assessing swallowing function and structures was helpful for my daily practice." C.P. (Aug. 2021)
"Using the standardization in everyday practice when completing VFSS at my facility will be helpful. I enjoyed the content, the presentation, the ease of access." J.J. (Jul. 2021)
"Walking through video case examples and practicing scoring was beneficial for my practice. I enjoyed the case examples." C.K. (Jul. 2021)
“The ability to work at my own pace. Actually, seeing the course format. Opportunity to practice scoring some of the studies presented in the course.” S.B. (Mar. 2021)
Presenter: Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA Honors
The MBS study, while a clinically useful tool, remains a subjective test. The MBSImP™ Approach provides a standardized and evidence-based protocol to interpret and communicate MBS study results in a manner that is consistent, specific, accurate, and objective. Course participants will learn to apply the MBSImP™ standardized scoring metric to profile and quantify physiologic swallow impairment in the adult population.... more+
"I learned so much about the swallow and feel much more confident in my ability to provide accurate assessments of swallow impairments." C.M. (Oct. 2024)
"This course should be required for all SLPs that perform MBSS. I learned a great deal from the videos and viewing both functional and dysfunctional swallows." G.H. (Oct. 2024)
"Very high standard of reliability to achieve completion, which ensures actual learning and carryover. I also loved the 3 different sections the course was broken up into." C.A. (Oct. 2024)
"Detailed, informative resources with the ability to save and access at any time. I liked the number of studies to analyze and the access to previous studies to review and reflect." A.S. (Sep. 2024)
"I loved the amount of models and the anatomy/physiology review during the learning section." M.L. (Sep. 2024)
"I liked the exposure to many VFSS. This increases objectivity in assessments." H.B. (Sep. 2024)
"This will definitely enhance my VFSS interpretation. I really enjoyed the detailed analysis of the laryngeal movement during the swallow." F.B. (Sep. 2024)
"I really enjoyed the learning zone. Descriptions and examples provided were clear and extremely helpful for understanding and scoring the components." K.B. (Sep. 2024)
"I liked the option to revisit the training videos and scoring tips throughout the training. I found the scaffolding for learning easy to follow." M.H. (Sep. 2024)
"I really appreciated the training videos. Also, when I emailed NSS, they gave me incredibly helpful advice!" S.R. (Sep. 2024)
"I liked the videos and the additional information provided as handouts to assist in scoring." S.D. (Sep. 2024)
"I liked that this course made me look at musculature and physiology that I have not previously paid attention to (e.g. pharyngeal contraction in A-P view), which has given me a deeper understanding of the swallow function." S.M. (Sep. 2024)
"This course was so good for me in practicing in my career, and for my patients to improve their swallowing." N.K. (Sep. 2024)
"I appreciated the many opportunities to watch video swallow studies to improve my interpretation of the results." K.W. (Sep. 2024)
"I love the standardization of presentation and standardization of judging physiology." K.W. (Sep. 2024)
"Ingenious planning to allow for multiple website tools to be accessible at any time. Unbelievable! Love it." T.H. (Sep. 2024)
"This course ensures that you thoroughly learn and practice the skills of identifying the 17 components." N.P. (Sep. 2024)
"I like the idea of standardizing interpretation. I think it's important to teach students to identify and understand the anatomic components and base their recommendations and treatment on retraining the physiology or the anatomy of the swallow when applicable." M.T. (Aug. 2024)
"Incredibly detailed and numerous different studies." R.O. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the extensive training materials - handouts, lecture, videos." J.W. (Aug. 2024)
"I have learned a whole new way of looking at VFSS. This has made me analyze aspects that I hadn't considered before and the volume of studies to review was certainly helpful!" J.W. (Aug. 2024)
"The variety of practice videos to watch was really helpful in creating a good picture of what is a variation of normal vs what is a deficit." K.P. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked having a standardized protocol to note all aspects of a swallow, the variety of swallow impairments and profiles used during training, as well as the immediate feedback provided during the training zone." C.S. (Aug. 2024)
"The length of time allocated to completion of this work was beneficial. The design allowed for focused attention to each aspect of the swallow and prolonged repetition and exposure to support mastery of skill." A.K. (Aug. 2024)
"Thorough; great layout and very user friendly platform; love the reliability testing and robust nature of the training." U.R. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the step by step videos with animation and the score sheet / tips available at all times." M.R. (Aug. 2024)
"This training has broadened my view of fluoroscopy in a simple and well-defined way." N.A. (Aug. 2024)
"Very comprehensive with lots of detail about each stage of the swallowing process." A.H. (Aug. 2024)
"The amount of resources provided is excellent, with lots of examples and detailed scoring guides. Excellent training zone." S.G. (Aug. 2024)
"The learning zone videos and modules were excellent." E.L. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the ease of the course and prolonged access to training resources." H.G. (Aug. 2024)
"The training zone with the immediate feedback was great for learning and correcting errors." L.T. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked how the course broke the swallowing process down very precisely and made the components measurable and reliable." J.W. (Aug. 2024)
"Our Adult SLP team will be viewing our VFSS examinations from the same "lens" now. This protocol also enables us to have better comparison measures for our patients across the continuum of acute- rehab- outpatient care." S.S. (Jul. 2024)
"Able to set own pace and repeat testing!" F.B. (Jul. 2024)
"Thinking through individual components more specifically was helpful." S.B. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the training zone and its explanations of incorrect scoring." O.K. (Jul. 2024)
"This course helped me train my eyes to VFSS. It has helped me in refining my accuracy when I administer VFSS at work." M.S. (Jul. 2024)
"I enjoyed having many real life examples to score. Repetition was very helpful." A.G. (Jul. 2024)
"I really appreciated the amount of research and validity studies that have been done to support this protocol. That, plus the detailed definitions of impairment, give me a lot more confidence when evaluating if someone is WFL vs impaired." K.S. (Jul. 2024)
"I enjoyed the variety of the videos and feedback provided. I also loved the fact that I could get additional assistance by emailing in my questions, that was very helpful." A.W. (Jul. 2024)
"Well-structured and comprehensive learning modules." W.P. (Jul. 2024)
"Lots of diverse real examples of swallows. I liked the examples of swallows within normal variation as well as pathological swallows." E.S. (Jul. 2024)
"Training zone was very helpful with explanations on why if you chose an incorrect answer." J.C. (Jul. 2024)
"This content greatly increased my knowledge and confidence in administering and interpreting MBSS." G.W. (Jul. 2024)
"Strengthens my confidence of analysing wider components of the swallow in VF." A.M. (Jul. 2024)
"I appreciated the handouts to assist in scoring and the videos for scoring help." S.H. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the viewing and reporting of the various MBS studies for reliability purposes." K.R. (Jul. 2024)
"I loved the variety of studies, the multiple opportunities for practice, the fantastic written supports and method of testing reliability with feedback on areas for improvement which aided in my self-study." K.B. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked that there was no time limit to learn. I am able to get loads of practice with correspondent feedback and explanation before testing. The descriptions in the guidelines were clear." K.T. (Jun. 2024)
"The different zones were organized very well for my learning style." M.H. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked how comprehensive this course is and how many opportunities we have to practice/score each of these components." A.H. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the variety of study examples/swallowing impairment severities." G.Z. (Jun. 2024)
"Access to zooming and slowing down the video to help analyse the images was very helpful. Having access to the scoring guides and explanation videos was very useful." C.C. (Jun. 2024)
"The number of varied studies to watch and rate was helpful. I enjoyed the teaching material." S.M. (Jun. 2024)
"The extensive exposure to fluoro was beneficial. I appreciated the ability to revisit training material, including animation." G.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Thorough videos with great visuals paired with clear explanation. The additional written guide was a great supplement." D.E. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked having the opportunity to revisit the Learning and Training Zones while completing the Reliability Zone for multiple models/examples of components I needed more guidance to score." M.L. (Jun. 2024)
"Lots of opportunities to practice and retake tests as needed." S.M. (Jun. 2024)
"I enjoyed all the differing videos with differing impairments and the repeated practice." R.R. (Jun. 2024)
"A good foundational understanding of swallow physiology." E.W. (Jun. 2024)
"The user interface was appealing and easy to use and navigate." L.B. (Jun. 2024)
"Printable guides were helpful to reference as I entered the reliability zone." M.B. (May. 2024)
"I liked that this protocol provides an opportunity for a more standardized MBS across a department and also across sites within a city or a system. I liked that there were many examples and the opportunity to go back into the different zones for learning." K.F. (May. 2024)
"Lots of exposure to VF's." Z.P. (May. 2024)
"I enjoyed the individual assessment of each component and organization into oral, pharyngeal, esophageal components." A.C. (May. 2024)
"I liked the side-by-side comparisons in learning section with coloured videos and detailed explanations of each score." Q.L. (May. 2024)
"I liked having multiple attempts at passing each component in the Reliability Zone. I also appreciated the scoring tips provided for each component, especially when I was trying to decide between two scores." K.K. (May. 2024)
"I liked learning about normal variations in swallow and learning about PES opening and how 'partial' can be duration OR distension OR obstruction of flow - not all or nothing." B.N. (May. 2024)
"I liked the ability to self-pace the course and see a variety of examples of each component." D.B. (May. 2024)
"There were multiple opportunities to improve my skills and understanding of the rating scales." A.B. (May. 2024)
"Thoroughness of the course helped me a lot to begin answering the "why" in a patient's swallow function." E.C. (May. 2024)
"Great physiological images to relate with X-ray images and scoring tips were really helpful." C.E. (May. 2024)
"I was grateful that there were multiple examples of each component and written explanations to refer back to. I can see these materials as useful to refer back to during real world studies." M.D. (May. 2024)
"I really enjoyed the various learning opportunities and lots of resources for scoring examples." E.A. (May. 2024)
"I liked re-learning all of the individual components in such detail and then have repeated practice opportunities to implement what I learned." S.B. (May. 2024)
"The example videos were really helpful, and it was really helpful to practice with single swallows and then full swallows before going to the test parts." C.W. (May. 2024)
"I like the hands-on use of real MBS videos to help train my eyes and brain to look for the various components across a variety of presentations." J.B. (May. 2024)
"I liked the explanations regarding errors during practice exercises." R.O. (May. 2024)
"Extensive exposure to MBS and hints for frequently missed items." J.D. (May. 2024)
"The number and range of practice fluoros allowed lots of repetition. The training resources and videos are excellent. I like the self-directed nature of this program and that people can work through it in their own time." J.C. (May. 2024)
"Visual examples given throughout the lessons were extremely helpful." A.A. (May. 2024)
"Extremely thorough training and I liked the fact you could refer back to the learning zones to refresh your memory for components you were not scoring appropriately in the training/reliability zone." J.M. (May. 2024)
"I like having the opportunity to practice on so many swallows before testing." E.C. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked being able to retake the test as needed, it was less stressful." S.H. (Apr. 2024)
"The tutorials talking through the scoring were helpful." K.P. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked the explanation videos and written handouts (with great diagrams)." M.R. (Apr. 2024)
"Good use of real videos and animations to demonstrate each component of the swallow and give clear examples of the different impairment levels." J.E. (Apr. 2024)
"The feedback was immediate in the training portion. If my answer was wrong - I liked that it showed you specifically where with a diagram." N.D. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked the quality of the training content." E.W. (Apr. 2024)
"Immediate feedback in training zones." D.C. (Apr. 2024)
"Lots of opportunity for review. I appreciated the ability to return to the training to improve validity of my scoring." K.M. (Apr. 2024)
"The different zones of practice and various videos were helpful." M.M. (Apr. 2024)
"I appreciated the detailed examples and repeated opportunities to take the test." A.B. (Apr. 2024)
"I enjoyed the swallow by swallow vs full study training and the calibration guides." K.F. (Apr. 2024)
"This course trains your eye on what to look for. I like how I will have continued access to the course to continue using as a resource." L.N. (Apr. 2024)
"I appreciated the ability to return to the training and learning zones during reliability testing. The small details are summarized in the learning zone. The various specific instructions for troubleshooting scoring of each component." R.F. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked the training and learning zone with feedback regarding what portion of the swallow the scores were taken from." J.M. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked the detail and specificity of each component and how to evaluate impairment, the standardisation process, the break down into multiple different components, the format - learning, training and then reliability zone." M.C. (Apr. 2024)
"Ample practice opportunities and videos. I liked the guidance within training of timestamp for where to view specific components." J.C. (Apr. 2024)
"Videos, education guidebooks, scoring handouts were helpful. Multiple studies with breakdown of scoring system." A.N. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked the helpful videos that go through all the scoring and the actual examples of the fluoro showing that particular score." K.W. (Apr. 2024)
"The course was very thorough and helpful to be able to evaluate images outside of clinic." R.R. (Apr. 2024)
"The educational videos and references to refer back to to better understand each component." S.H. (Apr. 2024)
"The videos and diagrams side by side helped with visualization." J.P. (Apr. 2024)
"The amount of examples and explanation for each component was beneficial. I also liked that during the reliability portion, I only had to retest on components that I hadn't previously passed." K.R. (Apr. 2024)
"I like that for reliability training if you get a passing score you do not have to go back through each component." B.C. (Apr. 2024)
"I appreciated the swallow-by-swallow review." C.F. (Apr. 2024)
"The educational section and training zone were helpful in scoring individual components." L.B. (Apr. 2024)
"Options to repeat assessment and go back to training zone. Appreciated feedback and extra support from Northern Speech staff in helping me better understand certain components!" C.K. (Apr. 2024)
"I enjoyed how the components go well hand in hand with the impairments, brings everything together." A.T. (Apr. 2024)
"The training zone before the reliability testing and the many resources to learn how to score were beneficial." N.L. (Apr. 2024)
"I liked the standardization of scoring a MBSS, so that there is consistency across the board. Very specific information provided in regard to scoring." R.I. (Mar. 2024)
"This training was informative and provided a range of varying swallow images." R.S. (Mar. 2024)
"I felt that the sequential difficulty assisted in building understanding. Being able to go back and review, and test myself again on components without losing my place was a real confidence booster." L.M. (Mar. 2024)
"I really had very little experience with A-P views and this course was excellent in helping me evaluate this aspect." M.H. (Mar. 2024)
"Breaking the swallow down into each component part was beneficial- reminded me to think discretely about the system- what was going wrong and why. It was helpful to train the eye to catch more information when viewing swallow studies." J.Z. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the self-paced aspect of this course!" R.D. (Mar. 2024)
"The videos with audio descriptions over the top of what you are seeing, and the errorless learning approach were helpful." K.J. (Mar. 2024)
"I really liked the breakdown of each step. This is really helpful to best evaluate each step of a MBSS." J.G. (Mar. 2024)
"Sufficient examples and training to support competency. I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace." S.B. (Mar. 2024)
"I enjoyed the detailed criteria for each component." B.K. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the opportunities for a lot of practice and review of errors." V.S. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the three zones and the amount of videos to review. Also, the guides for each component and handouts were helpful." J.H. (Mar. 2024)
"The training modules and the scoring help videos were very helpful." S.K. (Mar. 2024)
"LOTS of opportunities for practice and feedback!" C.D. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the way the course was set up, having a learning zone and training zone prior to the testing. I like the resources available to us even after we've finished the course!" B.O. (Mar. 2024)
"The training modules were highly effective with excellent explanation of each component. My eye was trained for more exact interpretation of degree of closure/residual." N.U. (Mar. 2024)
"I enjoyed progressing through the various "levels" of the training, honing my skills and continuing to learn throughout each segment." M.M. (Mar. 2024)
"It was helpful having multiple methods of accessing information to enhance learning (i.e. videos, audio, written content)." W.C. (Mar. 2024)
"The immediate feedback provided during the training modules prior to testing was beneficial. I appreciated the opportunity to review scoring criteria while testing." K.P. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed the range of videos available, the scoring tips, no timeframe for completion, and I was able to retest components scored below 80% only." A.B. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked how we can take and retake the studies for more reps/practice (even if we have passed prior)." A.R. (Feb. 2024)
"This training really trains your eye to assess for impairment." S.C. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed the repeated practice and immediate feedback from the training section." S.W. (Feb. 2024)
"This course assisted me in interpreting the swallowing mechanism in a whole new and standardized way." K.D. (Feb. 2024)
"I learned the world standards for objective evaluation of swallowing function." K.M. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the detailed frame-by-frame analysis." O.K. (Feb. 2024)
"The repetition and feedback of the training section was beneficial." A.D. (Feb. 2024)
"I really liked the descriptions for esophageal transit." L.K. (Feb. 2024)
"This course is an organized system to validate and objectify MBSs." D.T. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the way the course was structured through learning, practice, then testing." M.C. (Feb. 2024)
"I think that the training did a good job of teaching me where to look for all the components and where deficits may be noted, which I may not have been able to identify as clearly before." M.B. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked the examples where we are able to replay in slow motion and repeat." A.N. (Feb. 2024)
"The course was comprehensive and provided excellent training videos that broke down and detailed the components that are essential for proper diagnosis to establish relevant treatment goals/exercises." K.S. (Feb. 2024)
"I really appreciated not having to retake the entire test and just the components I did not pass the first time. I felt like I could spend more time on the components I was having a hard time understanding vs. pouring myself back into components I had already mastered." J.D. (Feb. 2024)
"I liked that the course involved active participation the whole way through." M.T. (Feb. 2024)
"Variety of studies, easy access to guides on different components." F.K. (Feb. 2024)
"Very thorough and clear course." M.P. (Feb. 2024)
"All the different swallows and targeted areas were beneficial. I enjoyed being able to repeat areas as much as needed." L.G. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked having access to information sheets and being able to go back and review previous sections." H.D. (Jan. 2024)
"The training mode of this course was really fantastic. It's really detailed." B.K. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the updated graphics giving feedback about each component scored by outlining the structures." H.K. (Jan. 2024)
"Very structured and easy to follow course. Good range of teaching methods - video, written, repetitive practice." R.B. (Jan. 2024)
"The intro videos were very thorough. All the practice was helpful." J.S. (Jan. 2024)
"All the visuals and videos were beneficial. The repetitive information presented in different ways was also very helpful." H.T. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the different levels of this course, where I was able to learn the material, practice it, and then test my knowledge." M.D. (Jan. 2024)
"Very detailed course with lots of practice videos. I liked the patient history included." M.B. (Jan. 2024)
"The feedback in real-time in the training zone was beneficial!" L.G. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the very detailed descriptions of where each component was rated." A.D. (Jan. 2024)
"The training zone was helpful to practice skills learned prior to implementing them in the assessment portion." M.F. (Jan. 2024)
"I enjoyed the reading materials, replay speed variation, and feedback." Y.E. (Jan. 2024)
"I like that the course sets standards for scoring, and I love how it is set up in the three different modules." T.J. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked that you could do the course at your own pace. I also liked that you were given multiple opportunities to complete the reliability zone. I feel that this really helped me to learn each component, and gave me the opportunity to hone in on certain components that I had more trouble with, with a test-retest set-up. I also feel that the training was very thorough. I liked that it was broken into 3 sections, so you really became familiar with the content by the end." S.D. (Jan. 2024)
"I really appreciated the in-depth training/practice zones. I also benefited from some personalized assistance when I was stuck on a component!" J.C. (Jan. 2024)
"The feedback with visuals in the training zone was extremely helpful!" M.M. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the repetitive practice." E.C. (Jan. 2024)
"I really liked all of the videos and the trainings." L.P. (Jan. 2024)
"The course was quite thorough. I also liked that retesting was only required for specific components that were not tested with 80% accuracy." L.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Visuals, lots of repetition, meaning you really get to understand." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Multiple modalities of learning and plenty of hands-on practice." A.M. (Dec. 2023)
"The training zone was beneficial! It was super helpful to be able to access that throughout." E.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Literally, all of it was beneficial, from all of the zones to options of downloading the pdf files." A.S. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked how this course was broken down into three sections in regards to the training." K.N. (Dec. 2023)
"This course really helped me to distinguish aspects of swallowing to build a better, holistic picture of swallowing ability." M.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Realistic imaging, good component explanation." L.P. (Dec. 2023)
"I really enjoyed the information specifically related to improving the quality of my documentation. I think this will be helpful when sharing patients with other therapists. I also think this will be useful in documenting measurable progress for reimbursement purposes." M.W. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the opportunity to go back into the training videos and focus on specific components to build or refresh my rating skills, and the access to component scoring tips whenever needed." S.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The specific focus on all parts of swallow physiology - keeps mind away from aspiration only as the focus of an MBS." A.L. (Dec. 2023)
"The level of information provided to develop an understanding of the separate components was beneficial. I liked the opportunity to go back, check, refine, re-try." C.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked having all of the education on each of the 17 components of swallow. It was a nice review of anatomy as well which will help with my VFSS." E.P. (Dec. 2023)
"Multiple opportunities to practice with real life cases." A.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I loved how detailed each section was. The amount of content is truly necessary to get the full picture." M.O. (Dec. 2023)
"Excellent resources to help understand each component. Good scaffolding of skills to ID each component up to full study." S.D. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the feedback in the training zone and all the practice." H.J. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the rationale for scores provided in the training zone." T.C. (Dec. 2023)
"I really enjoyed how thorough this course was and the clear process for working through the information." D.G. (Nov. 2023)
"The level of support and being able to compare visually differing scores was helpful. I liked the extra tips and guidance videos looking at different swallows and each particular component of the swallow." N.F. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the repetitive nature of the training with good exposure to videos." R.V. (Nov. 2023)
"Real study examples and simulation to illustrate scores. I liked both the single-swallow and whole-study evaluations." K.W. (Nov. 2023)
"Lots of practice videos and examples. I liked the detailed scoring information and advice on each component." R.F. (Nov. 2023)
"I loved the constant feedback and ability to practice/re-take the test. It led to stress-free learning." E.S. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the examples and the repetition. I also liked that I could easily go back and forth for reviewing." M.C. (Nov. 2023)
"Good opportunity for evaluating a lot of studies." L.C. (Nov. 2023)
"Lots of practice watching MBSS and looking at different physiological impairments." S.B. (Nov. 2023)
"The tip sheets for each component, scoring tips, and feedback on performance were all beneficial." R.Z. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the learning zone and thought it was a great review. I like this attempt to standardize a rather subjective assessment." K.R. (Nov. 2023)
"I love that this course is standardized! We can all "speak" in the same language now across our patients. I can picture a labial seal-2 and a pharyngeal contraction-1." S.M. (Nov. 2023)
"When errors were made, I appreciated that correct answers with specific cuts of video footage were immediately displayed. This was helpful for recognizing specifics of an error." R.J. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the training zone. Having instant feedback was great." M.Z. (Nov. 2023)
"Each zone was helpful and prepared me for the reliability zone." K.S. (Nov. 2023)
"Informative course and clear instructions on how to complete. Lots of information to support independent learning." E.D. (Oct. 2023)
"The training zone was very thorough and allowed you to train at your own pace." K.F. (Oct. 2023)
"I enjoyed the learning and training zones, with additional information on each component for extra support." B.R. (Oct. 2023)
"Ability to review all course materials during the entire training. And being able to practice multiple times." K.G. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the depth of knowledge and ease of instructions." S.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Good pace. I liked the repetitiveness to embed the knowledge." R.A. (Oct. 2023)
"I appreciated the scoring component tips alongside training each component before full videos." E.H. (Oct. 2023)
"Visual and animated examples of each score were beneficial." R.H. (Oct. 2023)
"I loved that the reliability section could be completed more than one time, to allow for learning within the testing portion." Z.S. (Oct. 2023)
"Practice training sessions with feedback were beneficial." M.B. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the video examples provided and the unlimited practice." E.B. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the step by step instructions and the video comparisons among different scores." Y.C. (Oct. 2023)
"The immediate feedback on why things were right or wrong in the training section was beneficial." B.G. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the multiple check points and resources available to supplement understanding." A.P. (Oct. 2023)
"Ability to work through training at own pace was beneficial. And being able to move between training and testing zones." L.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Liked having guides to help with scoring." S.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I found being able to view animation alongside an x-ray image very helpful. Also the many practice videos has been excellent in allowing me to consolidate my knowledge." R.H. (Sep. 2023)
"I loved the in depth analysis of each component of the swallow. It was beneficial to evaluate all three domains of the swallow. The videos were presented excellently and I liked that they are analyzed in fluoro and color when describing the impairments." E.O. (Sep. 2023)
"I feel so much more confident now in my VFSS interpretation." K.F. (Sep. 2023)
"Lots of exposure to a variety of different VF videos." S.W. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the immediate feedback and the structure of the practice sessions. This training broke down very intimidating and complex information into "bite" sized pieces!" A.A. (Sep. 2023)
"Learning how each component is broken down. I liked the research that was put into the course." M.T. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked all the examples to help train the clinical eye." M.D. (Sep. 2023)
"This course had lots of practice, interesting studies, and helpful step by step guides and support." N.C. (Sep. 2023)
"This training was something I could complete at home on my own time. I really liked that the components were able to be reviewed numerous times to learn, reference, and self-teach as much as necessary." S.Y. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked that each component had its own training section and that video demonstrations were provided for each component." E.B. (Sep. 2023)
"The scoring example videos and guides were very comprehensive." R.G. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the breakdown of the scoring, the videos explaining tips for the training, and the immediate feedback during the Training Zone when you clicked a score. This allowed me to know if I was scoring too late or early." V.O. (Sep. 2023)
"Good video information and layout. I liked the 3 Zones and how each Zone increased independence, and being able to drop back into the zones to refresh on certain items was useful also." L.C. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked everything. The descriptions, video examples, and ability to pace myself." C.L. (Sep. 2023)
"Rigorous study helped create consistency in scoring." C.H. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the breakdown of physiology into components, and the systematic approach to training and reliability testing." E.H. (Aug. 2023)
"I appreciated the explanations of the correct scores, including showing the frame where the score decision was made." E.D. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the guidance document (with pictures of anatomy to show each level of impairment) as this was a great quick reference point to use to familiarize yourself with the level of impairment." B.W. (Aug. 2023)
"Large number of swallow studies available for review. I liked the breakdown of swallow physiology." K.N. (Aug. 2023)
"The animations alongside VF videos was excellent when starting off the training. I liked the number of videos included." K.W. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the mixed media. Really thorough video clips and education. Excellent." K.V. (Aug. 2023)
"The course saves the components that you already passed, so you only have to spend your time focusing on the material that is more difficult for you." H.S. (Aug. 2023)
"The most beneficial parts to me were learning to distinguish between laryngeal elevation and anterior hyoid excursion and learning more detail about the pharyngeal stripping wave." J.C. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the three zones, which were very easy to navigate! I felt like the course was designed to set you up for successfully passing the exam at the end." H.M. (Aug. 2023)
"The progression from learning to training, and then the ability to go back and review the learning components as needed was really helpful." N.E. (Jul. 2023)
"Looking at each domain of the swallow, breaking it down to each component, rather than aspiration or not, was beneficial. I liked that I could discuss each component of swallowing with my patient and the impacts that can have." L.R. (Jul. 2023)
"I appreciated the amount of videos available to practice and get consistent in judging and assessing each component." L.T. (Jul. 2023)
"I've been practicing for 9 years as an acute care clinician and I've never felt this confident about each individual component of the swallow process. I'm looking forward to having more confidence in my assessment of overall swallow impairment and ability to target the appropriate therapeutic interventions based on the individual patient impairment profile." S.R. (Jul. 2023)
"Instant feedback was extremely beneficial." E.L. (Aug. 2023)
"Really helped me refine my eye." E.M. (Jul. 2023)
"Ample amount of videos and variety of deficits amongst them." K.G. (Jul. 2023)
"The ability to go at my own pace, utilize course materials, and learn from home, made this course very appealing. I thought the intro course was a great refresher to set the foundation for this course. I very much appreciated the physiology animation introduced first, which made components easier to spot." M.D. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked standardizing the language to improve communication amongst SLPs." N.S. (Jul. 2023)
"Variety of studies available and the various rating videos to assist in learning were helpful." A.H. (Jul. 2023)
"Course is easy to navigate for specific questions." J.M. (Jul. 2023)
"So many opportunities for practice." T.F. (Jul. 2023)
"I liked the breakdown of the oral and pharyngeal swallow domains into components - it helped deepen understanding of the musculature used for swallowing given the ratings rather than purely subjective interpretations." M.L. (Jun. 2023)
"Ability to look at all the swallow studies of various types and slow them down to visualize frame by frame was beneficial." M.T. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the structure and the consistency." C.G. (Jun. 2023)
"Clear and methodical. I liked the definitions of each swallow component." K.B. (Jun. 2023)
"Well done course. Multiple options for learning about each component of the swallow. I especially liked and benefited from the feedback that was given after selecting a component score throughout the training zone." N.R. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the immediate feedback and rationale regarding accuracy of my responses in the training zone." K.K. (Jun. 2023)
"Lots of hands on rating practice." H.S. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the interactional element. And ability to do this on my own time and that you can go back and view videos over and over again. Liked the additional help videos, very useful." V.S. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the different approaches to learn: by video, and the detailed descriptions and the key points to remember highlighted when a section wasn’t passed." J.S. (Jun. 2023)
"The sheer scope of material for visual training is absolutely priceless. I also think it's critical in correlating our observations with verbal descriptions." J.T. (Jun. 2023)
"Multiple videos of different patient cases were beneficial. Also I enjoyed having a case history on patients." N.C. (May 2023)
"I liked the many opportunities for training, especially for each component and the scoring guide that is available from the beginning until the end." Z.L. (May 2023)
"I liked being able to continue to review and refine my interpretation reliability by reviewing examples, instructions, guide sheets, etc. Being able to complete this course over a couple months of time allowed for deeper learning and retention of the information because I was recalling it often over that longer duration." A.B. (May 2023)
"The training zone was beneficial. I feel like it prepared me for the final test!" M.C. (May 2023)
"I liked the organization of the material. The way things were broken down to learn the material, differentiate the scores, and the exceptions to the scoring." S.B. (May 2023)
"The content is well organized, and the explanations are clear." W.D. (May 2023)
"I was able to hone in on different components of the swallow better since taking this course." S.T. (May 2023)
"I liked the aspects of this training that assist in drawing attention at different stages, especially for someone new to MBS." R.S. (May 2023)
"I feel so much more confident about the anatomy of structures I am seeing with VFSS." A.B. (May 2023)
"This was a good course to fine tune your VFSS abilities." A.G. (May 2023)
"I liked the ability to go back and review the training modules. Course layout and format were helpful." A.M. (May 2023)
"I liked how this protocol provided terminology to describe observations. Course reviewed physiology well and discussed normal variations and surrogate measures." J.D. (May 2023)
"This training is incredibly thorough and absolutely makes me feel confident in my ability to evaluate an MBSS in my actual practice. I love that I can come back and use the resources whenever I need as well, and refresh my understanding of the different components in so many different ways." E.V. (Apr. 2023)
"Detailed interactive videos regarding each component were beneficial." J.B. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the quality of the material, video, documentation for each component and the fact that it is available for consultation during training and after." S.V. (Apr. 2023)
"The educational voice-overs really helped me understand why certain components were scored the way they were." A.Z. (Apr. 2023)
"I liked the clear and detailed information and resources. And the fact that it is presented in a way that encourages the practice and development of skills of observation, rather than an expectation to 'get it right first time'." L.K. (Apr. 2023)
"Breaking down the physiological markers to assist with scoring was beneficial." K.T. (Apr. 2023)
"Allowed me to see real examples and compare different MBSSs to each other. I liked that extra help is offered per section." S.R. (Apr. 2023)
"Incorporated a variety of teaching methods (instructional videos, readings, and hands-on practice) to help solidify and consolidate learning. I also appreciated that upon completion of the reliability testing, one only had to re-rest on those components scored below 80%." C.L. (Apr. 2023)
"I enjoyed the examples and hands-on practicing prior to the reliability portion. I also enjoyed how it was a go at your own pace training." J.M. (Apr. 2023)
"This course had very clear studies and good training materials. It was clear and concise." J.M. (Apr. 2023)
"Extremely well explained. The written materials supplemented the videos so well." C.C. (Mar. 2023)
"This is a good training tool for studying the swallow mechanism. I liked the case studies in the training. I agree with and will use the Protocol in my studies at work." A.K. (Mar. 2023)
"This course was very detailed and comprehensive. It will definitely help me to catch things that I haven't caught before. I feel better trained to be looking out for aspects of the swallow that I hadn't looked as closely at in the past. I also really appreciate how many example videos are available and just how much training is involved before completing the reliability section. Thank you for all of the time you put into this!" T.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I appreciated the multiple modes of learning material, including videos, still images of fluoro, and animations with scoring hints." L.C. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the feedback in the training zone to identify the best frame to look at the correct answer and to understand why." J.B. (Mar. 2023)
"This course was excellent. Numerous videos reflecting specific scores and functional correlation of these ratings." E.W. (Mar. 2023)
"The review of how to view the different components of swallow deficit was incredible and definitely assisted in a more reliable interpretation of swallow impairment. The understanding of the AP view and interpretation was very helpful and the examples were pertinent." B.C. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the opportunities for practice and breaking things down in a step by step approach." N.P. (Mar. 2023)
"The way the training was set out was fantastic. The variety of training videos was excellent and the resources well set out and very useful!" B.D. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the breakdown of each component of the swallow and the multiple examples." K.R. (Mar. 2023)
"The course was very thorough. I liked the breakdown of all the different parts of swallowing to consider when interpreting MBSS." L.W. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked that the full-exam examples included medical history and s/s of swallowing difficulties." M.M. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the multi-step learning process and being able to take the information I learned and applying it to the case studies." K.P. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the interactive content, and the fact I could do it when I had time." A.P. (Mar. 2023)
"The animated feedback with visual cues during the training zone to increase understanding of why it was incorrect was really helpful." M.M. (Mar. 2023)
"I enjoyed the opportunity to review various VFSS to differentiate between anatomical structures across patients." K.B. (Mar. 2023)
"Tons of practice with MBS videos." J.B. (Mar. 2023)
"The supporting example videos were very useful for cementing knowledge." L.J. (Mar. 2023)
"I appreciated having the variety of examples to learn from along with the opportunities to practice and learn simultaneously as I went through the course, looking at each component." S.M. (Mar. 2023)
"I liked the amount of training and practice opportunities provided." N.C. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked how MBSImP focuses on our job more as swallow specialists, and reporting about the function, safety, and efficiency of the swallow rather than the old-school mindset of "aspiration police." C.K. (Feb. 2023)
"The design of the whole platform is excellent. I felt the use of animations simultaneous to the VFS images was a really good way of teaching VFS." A.G. (Feb. 2023)
"Excellent teaching resources - videos, PDF summaries and FAQs." R.P. (Feb. 2023)
"Improved my familiarity and comfort with assessing components of swallowing physiology. I liked the training guides, video examples, and video feedback in training zone." D.Z. (Feb. 2023)
"Training different components step by step. Easy to follow through." K.K. (Feb. 2023)
"Lots of repetition, animations as well as videos to aid learning." N.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Easy to use platform. Love that the video player had different options for playback, to be able to slow it down and analyze." R.M. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked how you could go back and review any of the videos from the training or learning zone." H.L. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the animations, overview videos, training and learning zone videos with feedback." B.B. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked that you can keep going back to the training areas for additional review. It took awhile to view the material in a different way (I have been doing MBS for 20 years), but by retraining my old eyes, I think it has improved the way I look at the study. I think it has tremendous value for anyone just starting out. I have a CF that took the course as a student and came in with more MBS knowledge than someone with more experience." C.B. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked having several different swallow studies to score and ability to rewatch and retake test." V.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Course provided lots of examples and plenty of practice." T.L. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked the training videos with side-by-side tutorials." B.B. (Feb. 2023)
"Unlimited time to complete and the ability to go over as many times as needed." R.F. (Feb. 2023)
"Ability to return to learning & training zones at any time throughout training and to review between test attempts." J.C. (Feb. 2023)
"I liked all of the resources to help with distinguishing between scores and what nuances to look out for." N.E. (Feb. 2023)
"Multiple videos to review and detailed descriptions." C.Y. (Feb. 2023)
"Animations to go along with the video examples, to clearly understand the physiology. The structure of the learning: starting simple, then stepping up. Ability to go back through the learning and practice zones as needed. Examples of each score within each component." K.R. (Feb. 2023)
"All of the materials were SO helpful! The visuals, diagrams and live x-ray clips paired together were very supportive in learning." A.B. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the intensity of the program, specifically all of the details of the swallowing mechanism to master the swallowing components. I will be able to utilize these components for my practice. I sincerely appreciate the diligence and detail which the MBSImP offers. It has been a thorough educational and learning experience." E.B. (Jan. 2023)
"Great resources of videos and written explanation and the training format overall was excellent." K.B. (Jan. 2023)
"The videos with examples of each one of the scores, not only with animation but in MBS format too were very helpful." M.L. (Jan. 2023)
"Evaluation method was very conducive to learning the material and assumptions you make when scoring." R.C. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the single swallow studies and then full studies. I found the training very thorough, although lengthy at times, it was a really comprehensive course and I am so glad I enrolled." E.W. (Jan. 2023)
"Liked the establishment of a standardized protocol for MBS." L.W. (Jan. 2023)
"Extensive practice with MBSS clips/studies." L.V. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the multiple training/practice opportunities with single bolus presentations that then progressed to full studies." R.E. (Jan. 2023)
"I am transitioning into acute care and this course was a helpful refresher on completing instrumental assessments. The course was very thorough." A.Y. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the training zone, and the scoring guides to go with it." C.R. (Jan. 2023)
"Review of the physiology, and detailed description of each component was beneficial." I.R. (Jan. 2023)
"The ability to work at my own pace and being able to review training information as needed. I also really appreciated only having to go back and complete the sections that were scored less than 80% in the reliability zone." L.M. (Jan. 2023)
"I appreciated the opportunity for unlimited reviewing as I improved my skills." S.B. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the quantity and different types of videos which are good for learning and reviewing MBSS." C.G. (Jan. 2023)
"I normally do not look at an AP view due to trying to minimize time and radiation exposure. This training opened my eyes to the benefits of the AP view." S.F. (Jan. 2023)
"Loved the videos and the training materials." M.M. (Jan. 2023)
"This course offered immediate feedback about the accuracy of my scoring." S.S. (Jan. 2023)
"Immediate feedback during practice testing." K.C. (Jan. 2023)
"Videofluoroscopy next to animations was a wonderful way to understand what to look for." M.B. (Jan. 2023)
"I loved how this course took you step by step to really understand the anatomy and physiology of the swallowing mechanism. I loved that it allowed me to continue to go through the videos if there was something I wasn't quite understanding." A.H. (Jan. 2023)
"I really liked the freedom of working on and completing course at my own pace." K.B. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the variety of studies shown in this course. And mention of normal variations of swallowing and multiple verbiage for describing key observation points." K.H. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked how flexible course was to work through the training sections. Able to fit into busy clinical caseload." G.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Best course I have taken in 19 years." Y.R. (Dec. 2022)
"The self study format allows for one to complete training on one's own timeline and provides the ability to review all education materials, as needed. Information was presented clearly and effectively." K.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked that I could redo training and the many examples. The explanations were clear." D.T. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked that each component of the swallowing mechanism was discussed in detail and that I will now be able to accurately describe each component in my future documentation." C.B. (Dec. 2022)
"Thorough and hands-on practice. I am a very hands-on and visual learner so I appreciate this approach." K.A. (Dec. 2022)
"The fluoro scoring example videos were extremely beneficial. I found these to be more helpful in my decision-making than the illustrations." C.P. (Dec. 2022)
"The individual scoring guides for each component as well as the animations were invaluable!" S.D. (Dec. 2022)
"I really benefitted from the multiple methods of training and observation of the different scores within every component. By this I mean the computer generated visuals combined with the actual fluoro images that coincide. It was also very helpful to have all of the training materials available as you go along. I am a visual learner, so this helped me a lot." H.C. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the way the swallow is broken apart into components. It helps me to look at the swallow in a more detailed way." E.K. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the breakdown of each component at the beginning of the course followed by direct application of knowledge." M.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the ability to re-take the reliability test by sections in order to assist in learning and education." L.M. (Dec. 2022)
"I really liked the clinical cases presented in the training portions to go along with the studies. I feel like there was a good variety of studies used as well." A.F. (Dec. 2022)
"Although I didn't pass components during initial testing, I found being able to re-take those components provided more practice and therefore improved my skills in assessing those specific components. I find this to be one of the strengths of the way this course is presented/completed." A.K. (Dec. 2022)
"Lots of opportunities for practice and feedback." A.C. (Dec. 2022)
"I liked the number of examples, tips, helpful hints, etc that were available." K.M. (Nov. 2022)
"The video examples were very useful and helpful." H.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Lots of opportunities for practice and learning with instant feedback!" K.B. (Nov. 2022)
"The intensive training zone was really beneficial." S.S. (Nov. 2022)
"I like that it is interactive. Lots of practice with the components. It is an amazing learning package. The videos and animations are incredibly helpful. Very quick to respond to questions and provide feedback." J.W. (Nov. 2022)
"This course taught me how to evaluate the swallowing process in a much more precise and standardized manner." K.P. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the thorough handouts provided to aid in appropriate scoring. The descriptions of what, when, where, and nuances were helpful in further understanding." L.S. (Nov. 2022)
"I enjoyed the real life and realistic application of the diagnosing deficits in oropharyngeal swallow function." J.N. (Nov. 2022)
"I like that it breaks down the physiology of the swallow which is great for guiding treatment plans and for educating families in the inpatient setting." R.C. (Nov. 2022)
"I do think this course is the best we have, for now, for MBSS. I think it is rigorous and there are clearly a lot of example videos and resources to help." H.G. (Nov. 2022)
"Good instructional videos. Ample chance to practice skills. I think this is the most effective way to learn to interpret VFS images without a 1:1 instructor inside a clinic. These skills will be transferable to the clinic." J.W. (Nov. 2022)
"Loved the training zone and being able to check your answers/understanding before evaluating on the reliability zone." T.C. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked the variety of studies shown and the explanations with each part detailing the area or frame that showed deficits." C.S. (Nov. 2022)
"I like the video simulations for training purposes." J.C. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked how the learning was set up with a short teaching video and practice rating." E.T. (Nov. 2022)
"The thorough practice and reference materials were good." C.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Plenty of video examples throughout the training to help you in recognizing each component." K.T. (Nov. 2022)
"I like the training zone practice (i.e., the amount of practice before the reliability zone) and the functions of the course (e.g., ability to pause / reverse / move frame by frame)." M.H. (Nov. 2022)
"I liked being able to do it in my own time scale. The training zone is fab!" H.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Lots of examples, good videos." F.E. (Nov. 2022)
"Self-paced training and unlimited test takes." J.D. (Nov. 2022)
"I appreciated the videos being shuffled and exchanged during the reliability testing." M.R. (Nov. 2022)
"This really helped especially as at times there were long periods of time between when I was able to retest, so it was nice to have a refresher." C.H. (Nov. 2022)
"Very clear videos and feedback." V.L. (Nov. 2022)
"Being able to watch a ton of MBSS videos. I learned a lot by the breakdown of steps." J.M. (Nov. 2022)
"The examples and hints with additional videos were good." A.M. (Nov. 2022)
"I like that the course is self-paced, good overview, and information." T.A. (Nov. 2022)
"The resources are great to review, go back over and the end product allows continuity and better communication between different sites/slps and to referral sources!!" M.B. (Nov. 2022)
"There is an extensive training portion." B.L. (Nov. 2022)
"I like the ability to review the materials and the visuals (video and images) were very helpful. I appreciated that there's no deadline to complete this course." I.B. (Oct. 2022)
"The option to take reliability test several times was nice." N.A. (Oct. 2022)
"All the examples and the step-by-step guidance were good." D.H. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked that it was very challenging and included a wide variety of swallowing impairments, but that the learning and training portions were thorough and comprehensive." J.B. (Oct. 2022)
"This course was an excellent reminder of primary physiological components of a swallow I should be paying attention to during assessment." D.J. (Oct. 2022)
"I like that it was broken down into phases and gave you the opportunity to view them at each phase and then in completion." L.C. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the MBS videos and the animated visuals side by side. Very helpful." K.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I like how it was broken down into the three separate areas which made the learning seem more achievable." S.L. (Oct. 2022)
"The ability to review and go back and review during the reliability testing was good." B.M. (Oct. 2022)
"Very challenging course but worth the time and effort. As a seasoned clinician with many years completing MBS studies, this training has helped me view the oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal portions of the swallow in a new way. It has also provided new terminology that is very useful for discussion and report writing." J.H. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the training zones with the immediate feedback and the scoring tips w/ examples." C.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I do feel like I can now be consistent with other/newer SLPs. I also like that this objective information will make it much easier for me to train newer SLPs who join my place of work." M.S. (Oct. 2022)
"It was good practice looking at the pharyngeal stripping wave (which I haven't considered as much in the past)." E.L. (Oct. 2022)
"The amount of swallows I analyzed solidified my knowledge of structure and function of the swallowing system. I thought the layout of the course (3 zones) was great for learning. The sheer AMOUNT of swallows I analyzed made me understand the anatomy completely." E.T. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the build-up from single studies to full studies. And the fact I could go back to single studies for review." L.R. (Oct. 2022)
"Multiple opportunities to review both anatomical videos and real case studies of radiographs. I appreciated not having a strict timeframe to complete the training, it was great to go at my own pace." C.E. (Oct. 2022)
"Great to have the opportunity to refer back over materials, review understanding of function, and reflect on anatomy and key points of focus/change." D.H. (Oct. 2022)
"Multiple opportunities to practice across the different zones. I really liked the feedback that popped up in the training zone that explained why a certain component scored that way and provided the frame #. I also liked that I only had to re-test on specific components vs repeating the entire test." L.M. (Oct. 2022)
"Excellent video, written materials, helpful breakdown of single swallow, then full study with hints and instant right/wrong with pointers of where to look back." J.D. (Oct. 2022)
"Good explanations are given before the start of exam." M.T. (Oct. 2022)
"I enjoyed the feedback given during the training modules. The resources provided are also helpful (e.g., report templates, guide, etc.)." M.P. (Oct. 2022)
"I enjoyed the structured three "zones". I found it helpful to go back to the learning zone when I wasn't able to achieve 80% on a few of the components in the reliability zone." J.T. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the clear examples, descriptions, and learning and training zones." A.C. (Oct. 2022)
"The immediate feedback on the components during the training zone was very beneficial to learning." P.C. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked how there were several different types of swallows covered (e.g., with tubes, bicycle-chain jaws, etc)." S.C. (Oct. 2022)
"Very thorough. Great supporting documents." S.G. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the abundant examples with fluoro AND computer-generated imagining. The PDFs of individual components were also helpful." A.G. (Oct. 2022)
"Many videos to study for detailed information related to the components." P.R. (Oct. 2022)
"I loved all of the example videos to interpret." M.L. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the step by step videos of all anatomical structures and the repetition to ensure learning." H.J.-R. (Oct. 2022)
"It is comprehensive and very detailed." J.W. (Oct. 2022)
"The multiple training options leading up to the assessment area were helpful." C.P. (Oct. 2022)
"I enjoyed having the different levels of the task and increasing my knowledge throughout this." H.T. (Sept. 2022)
"I appreciate the high level of reliability needed for course completion." B.P.C. (Sept. 2022)
"I like the visuals and seeing MBS studies repeatedly." A.C. (Sept. 2022)
"I appreciated the scoring guides and being able to jump back to each component as I needed to. It was also very helpful to have components checked off as I met 80% reliability." M.H. (Sept. 2022)
"Pairing the video clips with the verbal explanations to demonstrate components were good." M.P. (Sept. 2022)
"The tutorials were amazing!" C.M. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked how through this training is." J.P. (Sept. 2022)
"The verbal explanations of sections with examples with fluoro were helpful." A.W. (Sept. 2022)
"I learned a ton and it has improved my MBS skills immensely." R.B. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked that there were powerpoint presentations and scoring guides that could easily be printed for reference." N.V. (Sept. 2022)
"The information is valuable and gives me the opportunity to improve my practice patterns. I liked the numerous opportunities I was given to test and retest. It has been many years since my first attempt and NSS kept its word that I would have unlimited opportunities." L.T. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the ability to go at my own pace." E.M. (Sept. 2022)
"Multiple examples and views of each component to form a good basis of knowledge." H.B. (Sept. 2022)
"Being able to go over and recap training components was nice." A.B. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the education and training for specific components of the swallow." N.S. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the practice videos and the detailed explanation to start the course." J.P. (Sept. 2022)
"The instruction is laid out perfectly for successful completion of this course." M.T. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the simple explanations." M.I. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked being able to practice and being provided the videos of examples and explanations." S.L. (Sept. 2022)
"Very clear descriptors accompanied by videos helped to refine my scoring skills. I liked the different zones - it takes a while but it definitely hones the scoring skills." K.A. (Sept. 2022)
"I appreciated the detailed breakdown into 17 components. It is an excellent resource for new clinicians to learn the anatomy and physiology of the swallow, and is also helpful for seasoned clinicians to brush up on skills and do a refresher." E.C. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the way the course was divided into three sections." J.V. (Sept. 2022)
"The physiology and repetition/practice was good." C.H. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked all of the available reference materials." T.R. (Sept. 2022)
"The way this course is structured was very good." B.A.M. (Sept. 2022)
"The ability to go back in all stages and review the feedback under each video in the Training Zone is very helpful." R.R. (Sept. 2022)
"I like that this training helps to better identify the severity of swallowing functions." E.P. (Sept. 2022)
"I liked the handouts, and the feedback with which frame something occurred." T.C. (Sept. 2022)
"Even though I have been doing swallow studies for years, this forces me to look at some areas in a different or more specific manner." V.F. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the practical training of this course. Even though it took me awhile to complete the components, it was highly effective at helping me feel confident in reading swallow studies." K.M. (Aug. 2022)
"The 17 components allowed me to understand how to interpret impairments in swallowing function and identify normal swallowing." K.B. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked how I could review the materials as many times as I needed to. I also liked that I could do it at my own pace." J.D. (Aug. 2022)
"I like the overall review on anatomy and dynamic aspects of oropharyngeal swallow function." S.P. (Aug. 2022)
"There was lots of practice and explanation." K.G. (Aug. 2022)
"The consistent practice opportunities were helpful." C.A. (Aug. 2022)
"I enjoyed the detailed video samples." R.L. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the thorough explanations of scoring and the ability to return to the training zone as often as needed." K.E. (Aug. 2022)
"There were several videos to practice with, varying degrees of oral and pharyngeal dysphagia. Opportunities to retest." J.L. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the scoring tips interactive area." J.J. (Aug. 2022)
"I really enjoyed the learning and training zones including the breakdown of swallowing anatomy, additional examples, scoring tips and the ability to redo portions of the learning zone as much as you want for additional practice." A.G. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the superior video graphics, presentations, and animations. The division of learner, training, and reliability should be considered excellent with ample opportunities to rewatch videos. The technical system was nearly flawless." R.P. (Aug. 2022)
"All the hands on rating and feedback was nice." C.D. (Aug. 2022)
"The ability to go between training, practice, and testing was good." K.L. (Aug. 2022)
"There were plenty of opportunities to practice." F.A. (Aug. 2022)
"The explanation in the training zone as to why an answer is what it is and giving the exact frame to support it was helpful." L.D. (Aug. 2022)
"Concrete examples and explanations." S.K. (Aug. 2022)
"I like how detail oriented every section was. It really helped me learn more than I already knew about certain areas of the swallow." A.G. (Aug. 2022)
"The three modules helped me learn the concepts better and gave flexibility for self learning." T.D. (Aug. 2022)
"It is nice being able to flux between the learning, training and reliability zones, especially for testing/retesting and honing skills." C.M. (Aug. 2022)
"Instructions are clearly presented, material thorough and easy to follow." P.B. (Aug. 2022)
"I like the many examples given, and especially the Training Zone where it points out the exact slide to back up the score. I also appreciate that you can retake only the ones you need to work on rather than having to redo the whole thing." R.W. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked that the training allowed you to practice scoring 15 different swallow studies with immediate feedback before you entered the reliability zone. Having the direct feedback in the training zone allowed me to look back and see what I was missing." E.W. (Aug. 2022)
"The breakdown of the physiological function is excellent for identifying treatment goals. Too many times I see VFSS results blankly stating aspiration/penetration. This protocol and scoring system is a wonderful tool for expanding the knowledge we can provide on swallow function. The decrease in fluoro time with the vast amount of data we can collect is great." A.C. (Aug. 2022)
"The large amount of examples/practice were good." S.P. (Aug. 2022)
"The video examples and scoring hints helped tremendously." M.C. (Aug. 2022)
"I like all the resources available and how you could always go back to the learning zone and re-teach yourself if needed." E.W. (Aug. 2022)
"The video examples were good." L.A. (Aug. 2022)
"The course allows you to get very familiar with impairments." V.N. (Aug. 2022)
"The interactive training zone was very beneficial to my learning. I liked being able to practice scoring real studies, with immediate feedback." H.L. (Aug. 2022)
"Many examples, lots of opportunity for practice, explanations of common scoring errors." J.B. (Aug. 2022)
"Good review of swallowing anatomy and physiology-Introduction of some new swallowing aspects to take into account that I did not do so before (e.g., component 12)-Immediate feedback for the Training Zone, and opportunities to review and repeat full case study scoring (helped me improve my scoring accuracy, speed, and understanding of certain components with practice) -The various handouts, video tutorials, and materials we had/have access to-Thank you for the time, work, and effort put into making this resource available to clinicians and researchers working with pts with swallowing and swallowing disorders." D.P.-B. (Aug. 2022)
"All the resources to assist with learning were good." C.E. (Aug. 2022)
"The videos of multiple swallows was good." G.S. (Aug. 2022)
"I like the repetitive practice and access to training stimulus as you complete the course." J.V. (Aug. 2022)
"Very thorough and well explained in training section." C.C. (July 2022)
"It was very very difficult but I feel like I learned so much with the repeated practice and watching the scoring videos multiple times." S.J. (July 2022)
"I felt the supportive materials were very beneficial in breaking down the scoring in a concise manner." J.U. (July 2022)
"I like the stepwise process from learning to training to reliability, and the option to go back and redo the training as needed." R.B. (July 2022)
"The staged approach through learning, training and reliability testing was good." L.R. (July 2022)
"I like the standardized approach that is attempted here. I learned more about the areas in a very precise manner. It is an improvement over my 25 years in practice." M.B. (July 2022)
"I like the videos with both x-ray and animation." K.P. (July 2022)
"I really appreciated the training zone with the graphics to aid in identifying structures and clarifying scores. I appreciated the feedback in response to questions posed." Z.B. (July 2022)
"I enjoyed having the swallow by swallow practice as well as the full swallow practice and then the option to retest on the reliability zone." M.R. (July 2022)
"I appreciated the number of practice opportunities." L.F. (July 2022)
"I liked the ability to go back and forth and check on areas you weren't strong on." S.T. (July 2022)
"I feel like the course gave me good vocabulary to improve my report writing." B.V. (July 2022)
"I liked the available references and images to assist. I think it was very beneficial that the scoring was by component vs by person/case because it allowed me to better learn what to look for." A.L. (July 2022)
"I liked that there were plenty of opportunities for practice. I liked the flow of the course as well (learning, training, then reliability)." R.H. (July 2022)
"I like the no time constraints, availability of materials, scoring guides, and variety of examples." L.E. (July 2022)
"I liked the immediate feedback in the training zone." A.W. (July 2022)
"I liked the reliability portion of the training in order to support the standardization of protocol." A.M. (July 2022)
"Good standardization and clear visualization of training materials." R.R. (July 2022)
"Training for calibrated VFS analysis with plenty of rehearsal was good." K.Y. (July 2022)
"I liked the various examples of swallows including NG, trach, hardware etc." H.S. (July 2022)
"I liked the videos." M.R. (July 2022)
"I really liked the videos prior to initiating the learning zones. I also liked how many studies you needed to complete before the real test." A.G. (June 2022)
"I enjoyed how easy it was to repeatedly access training material." R.B. (June 2022)
"I like that this is an objective way to score VFSS. It honed my analytical eye and my critical thinking for writing reports." B.O. (June 2022)
"Liked the side-by-side animations with fluoro." R.C. (June 2022)
"The ability to pace yourself and review as much as needed without penalty was nice." B.D. (June 2022)
"I appreciated how the Validity Zone was structured given the ability to retest on components scored under a certain threshold." C.M. (June 2022)
"I like that I was able to complete at own pace." L.B. (June 2022)
"Training to score pharyngeal stage of swallowing is very useful." S.L. (June 2022)
"I liked having access to the training tools and resources during the testing." E.S. (June 2022)
"The ability to practice certain areas which are more difficult after not passing in the reliability zone were good." H.B. (June 2022)
"Technologically easy to use, picks up right where you left off (I got interrupted multiple times by my kids)." J.B. (June 2022)
"The ability to revisit any component at any point and the availability of resources to refer to was great!" E.A. (June 2022)
"I liked the training zone. I feel like that helped me determine what was a correct score or not." L.K. (June 2022)
"I like the standardization of MBS procedures video examples." D.S. (June 2022)
"Very structured learning method. Very good video's and information! Compliments!!" F.S. (June 2022)
"The different modules and trainings were so helpful!" A.H. (June 2022)
"Great interface with easy controls. I also REALLY appreciate the time someone took to ensure my work would be saved. No matter what." P.O. (June 2022)
"That I discovered new ways to measure the function and efficiency of fluoroscopic swallow studies after 30 years of practice!" E.C. (June 2022)
"Immediate feedback & helpful hints in the training zone were nice." C.H.(June 2022)
"Quality of the teaching, quality of the videos, being able to flit between learning and training were great!" K.C. (June 2022)
"The course provides real life situations when faced with a MBSS in acute care. I love that it is real and functional." A.T. (June 2022)
"Clear step by step progression, ability to review previous sections when needed and handy tips were good." R.P. (June 2022)
"I feel that this course was effective in breaking up the swallow function (entire study) into concise phases/components to improve visualization and rating of swallow." J.B. (June 2022)
"A lot of MBS examples to rate and practice. Clear explanation of how to come up with the suggested rating." S.M.K. (June 2022)
"I really liked the interactive value of the training and in various ways - swallow-by-swallow and full study which allowed for a lot of repetition which I found is really necessary with learning all of the nuances of this training. I also appreciated having all of the help/support documents. I used everything available and repeatedly throughout the course to and including the very end!" C.W. (June 2022)
"Very useful in being more descriptive in report writing so the next therapist has all of the information they need. Excellent way to break down all components of the swallow." L.B. (June 2022)
"Lots of examples and explanations!" M.M. (June 2022)
"Huge amount of practice. Showing on the screen what you were looking for with lines and texts really helps you." S.R. (June 2022)
"I loved how emailing the customer support for additional help resulted in a swift reply and significantly helped me improve my scoring." A.R. (June 2022)
"I love that there are ways to learn, train and then execute your knowledge. The repetition made me lose my mind, but I learned so much!" H.A. (June 2022)
"Training Zone was great to go back and forth to from the Reliability zone to really learn specific components. Love that once you accurately rate a component you don't have to keep doing it as well." W.P. (June 2022)
"I liked all the training modules and the immediate feedback. It was also helpful to be able to go back to rewatch the overview and example videos while doing the training and reliability portions." A.F. (May 2022)
"I like how the course was organized, going through each zones and then through the reliability zone. I felt the training zone set me up to succeed in the reliability zone because of how many different practice MBSSs you have to go through." R.L. (May 2022)
"Very thorough, with extensive practice at all levels to ensure confidence and competence." L.S. (May 2022)
"I enjoyed the detail to every aspect of the swallow!" M.L.B. (May 2022)
"I liked how interactive the course was and very educational material." B.W. (May 2022)
"I appreciated the example scoring videos." J.F. (May 2022)
"Lots of practice examples to facilitate and consolidate learning." E.C. (May 2022)
"I appreciated the ability to go between modules -- if there was an area I was having difficulty with on the reliability section, I liked going back to the learning/training sections to practice/improve my performance." C.G. (May 2022)
"To be able to keep the components passed and only have to re-rate the swallows for the components with scores of was nice." M.G. (May 2022)
"Erin provided fantastic support and some additional teaching modules. Her help was valuable beyond measure." L.L. (May 2022)
"I like being able to write/draw on the quick component score/definition page and take notes as I studied." O.D. (May 2022)
"Overall, I found the course to be educational and useful." M.R. (May 2022)
"Wow. Very comprehensive & I plan to use immediately for my VFSS studies." A.H. (May 2022)
"I enjoyed the supports available when I was stuck on certain components." M.L. (May 2022)
"I thought this training gave great insight and review of anatomy and physiology of musculature/structures required for swallowing." K.A. (May 2022)
"I enjoyed the breakdown of each component." H.S. (May 2022)
"Detailed rich and meticulous explanation step-by-step training, strict assessment." H.H. (May 2022)
"I like the ability to go back and replay videos and re-visit training." E.M. (May 2022)
"Lots of opportunities to practice and really embed the principles. I liked the immediate feedback in the training zone." S.B. (May 2022)
"The side by side videos showing VFSS and animation and scoring tips were also helpful." B.M. (May 2022)
"I loved the ability to study at my own pace and the ability to review previous videos as needed. The print out material was great!" J.G. (May 2022)
"Improved understanding of a p of swallow mechanism, I felt there were gaps in my learning in graduate school and this helped fill those gaps as I am not working in acute care and will be conducting my own instrumental assessments." A.P. (May 2022)
"The amount of content and ability to go back to the learning and training zones throughout was great." N.A. (May 2022)
"I feel that the best part of this training is the opportunity to break each section down (i.e., swallow by swallow as well as full studies). I felt that this made it more of a "real" simulation and eased us on into the reliability section." A.L. (April 2022)
"I like the different stages to move through, building confidence and then applying the skills in the final stage." A.J. (April 2022)
"I liked how thorough each portion was. Each training broke down the components section by section to provide clinicians w/ a better understanding of exactly where a deficit may be and to prepare clinicians with therapy implications." S.E. (April 2022)
"I liked the learning zone." A.H. (April 2022)
"I like the learning process that is divided into the three zones, the possibility to log on/off and take the course when you have time, the opportunity to re-test only the components that were scored under 80%, and the animation videos of swallow." A.K. (April 2022)
"I like the quality of training observation skills." K.W. (April 2022)
"Immediate feedback on the training was very helpful. Overall I really enjoyed the entire training." T.K. (April 2022)
"The immediate feedback in the training zone with an explanation including frame numbers was so helpful for learning what I did wrong." S.B. (April 2022)
"I like all the resources to understand the scoring and the individual and full study training section! The anatomy overview was also helpful." C.F. (April 2022)
"I liked the printout materials that were provided." F.G. (April 2022)
"I like how there is a very detailed explanation on how the rating should be done case by case." C.Y. (April 2022)
"I like the computer-generated images alongside MBS." A.G. (April 2022)
"I like the clear description of each component. The videos were necessary and helpful. Loved learning about a reliable and systematic method of measuring swallows." E.F. (April 2022)
"I liked being able to go back to the previous training if I had questions about ratings. I also found it very helpful to have explanations for the scorings during the practice. At the beginning of the course, it was also nice to have both the illustration and real-life examples of each scoring component." M.P. (April 2022)
"I liked all of the supplemental information we had access to in order to review specific modules with even more detail." C.M. (April 2022)
"The learning zone is helpful with anatomy review and in-depth discussion and visualization of swallow components." A.C. (April 2022)
"Great real-life studies and practice. Extremely challenging which hopefully will help build my confidence as a clinician and diagnostician." F.S. (April 2022)
"The specific videos to help with training helped with watching multiple components of the swallow and allowed me to feel more confident in my skills." A.M. (April 2022)
"I liked the extra scoring example videos and PDFs!" E.C. (April 2022)
"The training module was great." K.M. (March 2022)
"I liked the review of the anatomy." J.S. (March 2022)
"I enjoyed the training zone with detailed explanations." A.B. (March 2022)
"There were many opportunities to practice the components several times." V.L. (March 2022)
"In the training zone, I love the idea that the correct answers were given immediately. Also, the animations were great." A.C. (March 2022)
"I enjoyed the guided videos, watching others score was helpful. I liked self-pacing." L.W. (March 2022)
"Very systematic training! Very fruitful! It is good to have animation together with fluoroscopic view of the same swallow simultaneously. It's clear and helps us to understand better." J.L. (March 2022)
"I love the components and how easy everything it was to complete on my own time." A.G. (March 2022)
"I appreciated the ability to further evaluate the components of the swallow." E.B. (March 2022)
"The clear explanation and real VFSS examples during the learning zone were excellent. This course has definitely helped me improve my documentation skills in report writing." M.S. (March 2022)
"Even though it is time-consuming, I really enjoyed how in-depth it was and also how it gradually increased in how much you were using the knowledge as the course progressed." M.J. (March 2022)
"The opportunities to review the course as many times as I liked. I liked the animation in addition to the VF images. The course was easy to navigate after a few initial errors on my account." S.W. (March 2022)
"I loved all the repetitions of the swallow studies and the scoring help videos! " J.H. (Mar. 2022)
"I loved the review of how to break down each area of the swallow and giving it some quantitative data." K.A. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the three sections (learning zone, training zone, reliability zone)." M.S. (Mar. 2022)
"Good variety of clinical presentations. Option to save as you go along to complete in small sections. Introductory videos provided a good level of information for someone new to videofluoroscopies." M.S. (Mar. 2022)
"I like the multiple training zones." Z.S. (Mar. 2022)
"I enjoyed all the training videos along with the ability to access the training videos during the test." J.B. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the conference-style explanations for each component. The powerpoints were not as helpful for me." V.B. (Mar. 2022)
"The quality of the anatomy diagrams paired with the videofluoroscopy examples. The scoring example videos were very helpful!! I love that this course material is still accessible for review after course completion. Thank you." R.S. (Mar. 2022)
"Comprehensive and made me look at areas of the swallow that I didn't always pay attention to." A.S. (Mar. 2022)
"The quality of the anatomy diagrams paired with the videofluoroscopy examples. The scoring example videos were very helpful!! I love that this course material is still accessible for review after course completion. Thank you." J.S. (Mar. 2022)
"The layout and easy access to videos during training and testing for review." S.M. (Feb. 2022)
"The organization of the training including the different zones, all the training videos were good." J.H. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked the ability to review all 3 portions of the experience as needed, that is, the learning zone was always available to review during the reliability. I also appreciated the practice of only retesting portions that needed review and retesting. That helped me understand my weaknesses and where I needed to check for scoring tips I missed." M.S. (Feb. 2022)
"The training is very detailed and helps to identify location points that are very difficult to identify." M.S. (Feb. 2022)
"The training zone really helped apply the knowledge to understand each component." M.M. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked that it directly relates to my everyday practice and will help me moving forward." A.S. (Feb. 2022)
"Great exposure to lots of different case studies and videos- great for learning, and excellent resources to supplement the assessment." O.E. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked having videos with the lectures to help me better understand the cartilage structures I was looking for. I also appreciated all the extra handouts/guides for each component to help me best understand each test item and scoring criteria." K.L. (Feb. 2022)
"It's very prescriptive. This is helpful for inter and intra-rater reliability and for quicker analysis." P.K. (Feb. 2022)
"The process from Learning Zone to Training Zone allowed for familiarity with the scoring system." J.K. (Jan. 2022)
"It was nice to get a review of swallow studies and re-learn each component. I feel much more knowledgeable when I do MBS studies now." B.S. (Jan. 2022)
"The chance to revisit each component of the swallow with an unlimited amount of time and no timer to rush you along. I appreciated the many avenues available to refresh your memory and learning of the scoring criteria's. The process is thorough which I also appreciated as it cemented my learning. A well laid out easy to use system that is also very clever as it saves your progress as you go." J.C. (Jan. 2022)
"The clinical team was very helpful with interpreting select case studies and frames. There were certain frames which led me to picking a corresponding answer. Thanks to Erin and Kate, I was able to understand and see differently. Being able to toggle back and forth from reliability to the training portions were very helpful, being able to check prior testing questions were helpful along with the component notes and handouts sent by the clinical team. The color coding and use of visual markers helped with seeing structures more easily. I also frequently used the magnifier feature, color contrast and inverter settings recommended by Tom which helped for select components. I also liked how this was self paced." A.M. (Jan. 2022)
"Progress always saved so that I could complete course on my own time." E.T. (Jan. 2022)
"I enjoyed the learning and the training zones." M.C. (Jan. 2022)
"The course did a very good job in explaining each component of the evaluation and making me feel confident in my ability to reliably rate each component of the MBSImP evaluation." N.K. (Jan. 2022)
"I like all the videos it provides as support on how to score. The example videos were very helpful!" J.S. (Jan. 2022)
"I really appreciated the different modules for learning, and that you could take the test repeatedly. That actually REALLY helped in my growth." L.C. (Jan. 2022)
"Very thorough explanation of each component and I appreciated all of the practice throughout the course." M.R. (Jan. 2022)
"This training did an exceptional job at providing an in-depth foundational understanding of dysphagia." S.Z. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the Training Zone with the immediate feedback. The "hint" section helped to further clarify scoring." E.L. (Jan. 2022)
"Excellent course. Clear guidance providing multiple opportunities to refine clinical interpretation and analysis." D.B. (Jan. 2022)
"This is excellent and really thorough training. It has made me think a lot about mastication." N.P. (Jan. 2022)
"Learning how to read Vestibular closure, tongue base movement grading, laryngeal elevation." Previously, I would not have been able to quantify/qualify these anatomical positions well." N.A. (Jan. 2022)
Presenter: George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Have you ever felt stuck with your patients with medical complexity? When the complexity is high and the risk is higher, what makes a good decision? Participants will learn to recognize common errors in clinical decision-making, discover ways to prevent mistakes, and minimize the impact of the mistakes we can't avoid. Presents direct approaches with practical examples you can use immediately to make better decisions. A case study is included. ... more+
"All of this course was incredibly helpful. I felt it was very well presented and the information was very clear and concise. The presenter was very good and you could see he is very experienced in this area of SLT." A.D. (Oct. 2024)
"How to make decisions for dysphagia cases was beneficial to discuss. I liked all the examples and scenarios given." L.M. (Sep. 2024)
"Case study was helpful. This was an engaging subject." E.C. (Sep. 2024)
"The discussion on minimizing errors helped with bringing awareness to our common mistakes and practices. I appreciated the way that the course was split up and that we were not overloaded with information on each slide." E.A. (Aug. 2024)
"I didn't even know the term heuristics! The decision making process (particularly the journal concept and retroactive review) were great suggestions. George has a way with words! Bullets before cannonballs, bad results don't equal bad decisions, etc. When I used to teach, I said, "these are patients, not widgets!" Very thorough information tied directly to patient care and outcomes. Appreciate the colored and interactive PowerPoint." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked everything about this course." J.S. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the decision journal information. A clear plan and thorough discussion." L.C. (Jul. 2024)
"The decision-making tree was beneficial. The course was short, and I liked the case study." E.B. (Jul. 2024)
"I was shocked to learn about how many cognitive biases/heuristics there are that can impact my decision-making process. I liked learning about those, because once I can identify the problem with my own decision-making, I can move forward with improving my skill set. I liked the case study." G.R. (Jun. 2024)
"All the information was helpful. Well-spoken, personable, and knowledgeable presenter, good examples, nice slides." L.L. (Jun. 2024)
"Discussing the 6 steps was beneficial. I liked the flow of the course." A.H. (Jun. 2024)
Presenters: Nancy Potter, PhD, CCC-SLP & Victoria Heinlen, MS, CCC-SLP
Babble Boot Camp© (BBC) is an evidence-based and proactive intervention approach designed to build resilience against speech and language difficulties that are predictable at birth based on known risk factors. This training offers a review of early communication skills, real-life examples of BBC implementation, and hands-on practice. On course completion, early intervention SLPs and early childhood specialists will be equipped to implement BBC in any therapy environment including a virtual one.... more+
"The review, coach, teach, and model were beneficial, as well as the plan and question framework to structure video feedback sessions. I liked the real examples of babies babbling at the different stages, role play of session structure, opportunity to think about my own coaching practice and plans, and the real recordings of a BBC session at each stage." G.T. (Oct. 2024)
"I loved the style of this course. It flowed well together and kept me engaged because of its structure. It was nice that each stage was its own video. I really liked having commentators during the video examples." B.S. (Oct. 2024)
"I really liked the structure of the 5 step model. I also found the topics covered in components 1-3 really interesting as we rarely get to focus on these early skills as children are referred later. I loved all of it. The content and references were great. The video examples, getting the chance to see clinicians working with families, observing clinicians role playing sessions and then getting a chance to then try that out for myself were really helpful. Recording myself doing that was a great way to prepare for using the programme with families. “What amazing things is baby doing?” is such a simple way to open up the session and it made me really focus in such a detailed way and it will help parents see how sophisticated their own baby’s communication is. It’s so helpful to have ongoing access to the resources. I will revisit them a lot." Y.M. (Oct. 2024)
"How to build upon the babies vocalizations and babbling was helpful to discuss. I enjoyed having the videos of the babies and the examples of what was happening and the next steps for therapy." D.A. (Sep. 2024)
"A beneficial topic was the stages of development of vocalizations and babbling. Concise new information and opportunities to see skills in action in the videos." A.H. (Sep. 2024)
"This course was a good review for me on child development and it was very beneficial to see the videos." H.R. (Sep. 2024)
"Recasting and modeling were especially helpful topics. I enjoyed the videos of children, caregivers and interventionist working together." S.W. (Sep. 2024)
"I found the examples and review questions at the end very helpful in picking out key points of each presentation. I enjoyed the real-life examples, the recording of the speakers talking and not just looking at slides, and the self-review at the end of each presentation. I found each section being separated into a different topic was helpful to go back and find a specific topic. I enjoyed the videos as always, as I am a visual learner." J.S. (Sep. 2024)
"I appreciated the kind and respectful approach to parents. By commenting, praising, coaching and modeling, you're setting the parents up for success. Just telling them to model for their child isn't enough. I appreciated the more detailed levels of babbling. Great, real-life illustrations of what the presenter was teaching." L.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Session outline with concrete steps was helpful. I liked the examples of how to talk to parents." R.A. (Sep. 2024)
"The parent-child interactions to support early speech-language skills were beneficial. The review of development stages of babbling was a great refresher. It's amazing to know that such early language is predictive of later vocabulary expression! I can use this in my practice and with my own child!" K.D. (Sep. 2024)
"I work with toddlers so this is a great fast paced CEU to remind me how to teach and model more efficiently. The sections went by quickly, and the content was engaging." A.E. (Aug. 2024)
"The discussion on babbling was beneficial. I liked that you can slow down and go back to review." T.A. (Aug. 2024)
"This course helped me to come up with goals for some of my infants who are very delayed and/or expected to be nonverbal; good review of skills hierarchy/development. I liked all the videos and examples of each topic." L.W. (Aug. 2024)
"This course went over everything I needed to know. The videos are great." A.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Beneficial information on stages of babble and how to quantify. The course was practical." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"I am so excited to use this parent coaching model in my practice! I found watching the videos and comparing my own analysis with that of the other professionals quite helpful and also reassuring! The modules are easy to digest and the layout lends to natural places to stop and restart." L.M. (Aug. 2024)
"Good speakers. A lot of examples and practice. Great handouts and videos." E.J. (Jul. 2024)
"The 5 steps of the BBC will be very helpful in my daily practice as an Early Intervention Speech Language Pathologist. I liked the videos. I liked observing them to see what the child and parent were doing, that was amazing. I also liked the videos where the Speech Language Pathologists demonstrated the 5 steps." L.M. (Jul. 2024)
"Great course with helpful information! I loved how this approach takes a parent-focused approach. It is clear that there is a heavy emphasis on parent coaching, modeling and planning together with caregivers in BBC. Parents are an essential and important part of the therapeutic process when working with young children, so glad to see that you are making this a priority in your approach!" R.I. (Jul. 2024)
"You created a simple, yet effective sequence with space for us therapists to use our own clinical judgment and experiences during those parent coaching conversations and therapy planning." R.I. (Jul. 2024)
"I love the interactive nature of this material. The questions along the way are very helpful. The content of the training is excellent. Dr. Peter, Dr. Potter, and the rest of their team have done an amazing job with this research and then making it so that SLPs can implement this EBP as soon as possible. This will be an excellent use of the learner's time to receive CEUs. I am grateful to the hard work and many hours that went into this BBC training." A.M. (Jul. 2024)
"The videos of the actual BBC sessions were helpful, as were the periodic knowledge check-ins." E.H. (Jul. 2024)
Presenter: Veronica Contreras, MS, CCC-SLP
This presentation will cover ideas to promote diversity and inclusion in the field of speech-language pathology in an effort to create equity for individuals with disabilities. This course discusses specific ways in which SLPs can utilize AAC to be more inclusive of all our client’s needs by considering AAC as a viable approach in our evaluations and therapy planning. Content is appropriate for both pediatric and adult clients. ... more+
"Lots of practical tools of how to create a supportive AAC environment for students within schools and recognize general barriers for potential use of AAC. I liked the presenter's knowledge and delivery." E.C. (Oct. 2024)
"How Modern technology aids in communication, and acceptance of AAC systems were beneficial topics. I enjoyed the flow of delivery and the relevance of how I can apply course to my population." D.L. (Oct. 2024)
"The use of assistive technology for all students. This includes students who are verbal, but may exhibit disabilities in other areas or are hesitant to speak in front of others. I really enjoyed the interview with the parent and her experiences with her son using AAC." L.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing different methods to assess a person for AAC was helpful. I liked the learning objectives." T.J. (Sep. 2024)
"Beneficial discussion on how to evaluate a student for AAC systems as well as client advocacy. The presenter was clearly passionate about her clients as well as teaching other SLPs about this topic." S.B. (Aug. 2024)
"Discussing helping kids to speak even with no or low-tech options was beneficial. This course gave many examples of what to use." K.P. (Aug. 2024)
"Great presenter - kept my attention." T.G. (Aug. 2024)
"The variety of low and high tech was helpful to discuss. I liked the demonstration of pts who use AAC." A.K. (Aug. 2024)
"I love the versatility of the Communication Checklist to ALL areas of clinical practice. I haven't worked with kids in years, but see a huge use of it in the adult/medical practice arenas. Met the DEI requirement, and clearly the speaker is passionate about her field and that is refreshing!" M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Collaboration with family members was beneficial. I enjoyed the ease of use of this course." D.U. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the discussion that "AAC is not done in isolation". Very concise, easy to follow course." H.H. (Jul. 2024)
"The discussion that there are all different kinds of children, teens, adults who would benefit from AAC, and that work with AAC needs to start early and it can be either low tech or high tech or a combination of both. You want to use what works best for the client and that is going to be the most beneficial. Discovering that it's not just speech-impaired clients that benefit from AAC. It can be used in a variety of other situations. It is so so important to use to help a client find their voice so that they can functionally communicate." B.L. (Jul. 2024)
"All of the information was beneficial. I liked the course's flexibility." M.M. (Jul. 2024)
"Modeling the AAC was helpful. The course kept my interest." G.L. (Jul. 2024)
"Showing parents how to best learn to communicate with their child. The lecturer gave a lot of information and made it interesting. I thought this was going to be a to-do course. It turned into a what-if and thinking course." C.N. (Jun. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss the variations in the AAC devices. I liked the passion of the presenter for our position on early intervention and inclusion as SLPs." J.H. (Jun. 2024)
"Use of AAC was beneficial to discuss. I liked the course format." J.H. (Jun. 2024)
"All the content was useful. This course was so powerful. The presenter is so passionate about AAC. It really helped light a fire under me." S.G. (Jun. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss integrating parents to practice/participate with AAC." M.K. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the experience and passion of the presenter." L.D. (Jun. 2024)
"Discussing how AAC devices support and improve communication was beneficial. I enjoyed the examples." L.A. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the resources offered towards the end of the presentation." J.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Advocacy for students requiring AAC was beneficial. The presenter was so passionate about AAC and the ways in which to assist students in utilizing and practicing their AAC outside of the therapy room environment." T.J. (Jun. 2024)
"Considerations and barriers to address when selecting the right device for the individual. Really good flow to the presentation, and information was conveyed in a manner easy to understand." B.S. (Jun. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss considering contextual factors when evaluating AAC. The presenter was very knowledgeable and seamlessly presented the content in a manner that was easy to digest." H.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Evaluation and support for AAC was beneficial. I liked the online format." J.A. (May 2024)
"Discussing the specific use of AAC was beneficial. I enjoyed the personalized presentation." M.R. (May 2024)
"The presenter was very dynamic and easy to listen to. The section discussing AAC for adults was helpful." L.H. (May 2024)
Presenter: Ana Paula Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP
In this course, participants will differentiate between the alveolar tap R and the voiced alveolar trilled R sound. SLPs will learn a practical and systematic method for eliciting, practicing, and refining trilled R productions, with a focus on Spanish articulation.... more+
"Alveolar tap in English to bridge to Spanish tap and trill was a beneficial topic. I liked that the course was self-paced and accessible." A.C. (Sep. 2024)
"Examples and word lists were beneficial. I enjoyed the ease of learning." D.G. (Sep. 2024)
"I liked that the method starts with the tap and getting used to tongue placement. The examples and explanations were clear." B.M. (Sep. 2024)
Presenter: Sarah Panjwani, MA, CCC-SLP
This course provides background in exercise physiology and its application to dysphagia rehabilitation for adults. There will be a discussion of muscle fiber types in general and oropharyngeal muscle fibers in detail. Participants will learn exercise physiology principles and applications to dysphagia therapy. Case examples will be provided to illustrate the principles.... more+
"Appreciate the science behind HEP guidance in swallow exercises. Easily accessible. Great material." S.M. (Oct. 2024)
"The discussion on slow twitch fibers, which are slow contracting, and the difference between high twitch fibers, which are fast contracting provided me with beneficial input for daily practice, to apply towards oral motor exercises. The speaker was amazing and held my interest. The handouts were very beneficial, especially for such a complex topic." B.M. (Oct. 2024)
"Practical information to use in treatment. I liked the case studies." L.H. (Sep. 2024)
"How muscle fibers work in swallowing was beneficial to discuss. This course was very clear and concise." A.R. (Sep. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss that muscle fiber combinations in the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal muscles are different from each other, depending on their functions. The number of repetitions and/or intensity vary, depending on the goal in target. This course gave me many examples that are easy to understand." M.Y. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing the principles of exercise was beneficial. I liked the MBS examples." E.N. (Sep. 2024)
Presenter: Roxann Diez Gross, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow
DIEZ is a respiratory-based therapeutic technique for improving esophageal clearance thus helping to eliminate the sensation of food sticking, regurgitation of undigested food, and non-pathologic globus sensation. This course will fully describe how to determine who is appropriate for this therapy, how to evaluate these patients, provide instructions in how to teach the DIEZ technique to adults and children, and offer tips for making the technique habitual. ... more+
"The application of the DIEZ method to patients with esophageal dysmotility was beneficial. The presenter was very informative and provided evidence-based research to educate. The DIEZ is the first technique or intervention I've seen in which SLPs can actually address patient's complaints of globus sensation." A.T. (Oct. 2024)
"It was beneficial discussing how intricate respiration and swallowing are involved with each other. I liked the video examples." M.V. (Oct. 2024)
"The handout of instructions for patients is excellent. I love how it provides a rationale. It was very functional information that you can go back and use with patients immediately." C.L. (Oct. 2024)
"Discussing how the technique benefits patient's c/o specific symptoms was beneficial. Very practical information. Can use almost right away. The speaker provided clear instructional videos/examples and provides when this technique is helpful and when it may not be." K.S. (Oct. 2024)
"This was an excellent presentation on clinical findings that have been adapted into practice for specific problems presented by patients with esophageal-related issues, i.e., belching and Globus when no other pathology is present. The course was thorough, and presented logically. I learned a lot about esophageal disorders, testing methods, and research about respiration and esophageal pressures, as well as the Diez technique." N.R. (Oct. 2024)
"Everything was beneficial because we always get patients complaining of Globus sensation. I liked all the examples." L.M. (Oct. 2024)
"I have not heard about any possible treatments for esophageal clearance, so I'm very excited to try this with my patients. I thought content was practical and will easily translate to clinical practice." K.L. (Oct. 2024)
"I work in the acute setting and encounter so many patients who complain of Globus sensation and esophageal issues, but symptoms are not reflected in diagnostic testing. I am so grateful for another strategy to promote comfort and symptom relief for these patients! I enjoyed the handouts, video of the speaker, PowerPoint slides." A.C. (Sep. 2024)
"Very practical information and readily able to be implemented. I liked the discussion on the esophageal and lung relationship." C.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Treatment options were beneficial. I liked the examples shown." R.K. (Sep. 2024)
"I loved the handouts describing DIEZ for both the patient and PCPs." L.G. (Sep. 2024)
"Use of the DIEZ approach for patients who complain of excess mucus and Globus sensation (which is almost EVERY PATIENT I SEE). It is nice to have a tool in my toolbox to try with these patients. Excellent presentation of the early literature/research behind this technique. I am sold, and I can't wait to read more about new research that looks into this very promising approach." C.A. (Sep. 2024)
"I liked the practicality and ease of reviewing this information." R.H. (Sep. 2024)
"Explanation of pathophysiology and how this technique can help to address globus. I liked the combination of data and real case scenarios." H.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Use of the DIEZ technique for those with c/o excess mucus, globus sensation, and throwing up after meals despite VFSS and GI reports being unremarkable. I liked the pacing; well thought out; good dispersement of videos throughout. I have already recommended this course to the SLP who does the VFSS at the local hospital." R.A. (Sep. 2024)
"Breathing techniques and case studies were helpful. I liked the time flexibility." V.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Discussing the technique & rationale behind it was beneficial. The presenter was engaging/interesting." P.P. (Aug. 2024)
"The DIEZ technique was beneficial as I have been looking for something to help my patient status post UPPP surgery in 2007 and has to cough out residual mucus repeatedly every day. I liked the video demonstrations and the step-by-step way you have justified why and how it makes a difference." P.S. (Aug. 2024)
"The handout was exceptional, and presentation was very good." T.S. (Aug. 2024)
"The presenter was fantastic and I loved all the visualizations and case studies to help me understand and apply. The entire presentation was great." J.M. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the video examples, and the use of Kaypentax to measure respiration along with VFSS, HRM impedance testing for added information." K.M. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked discussing the importance of completing an esophageal screen on patients especially those who complain of dysphagia in the absence of any obvious pharyngeal difficulty. Taking it at my own pace." C.F. (Aug. 2024)
"Since I work in an adult outpatient clinic that gets a lot of referrals for voice and swallow issues, I see a LOT of patients with globus sensation. This is an invaluable strategy for me! I loved the real case examples, the MBS videos, and Roxanne's communication & teaching style. I really appreciate courses from practicing clinicians - it's so much more realistic." E.W. (Aug. 2024)
"I have already used the technique with 5 participants in our program and one staff member. All report improvement! Watching the videos was very helpful." D.H. (Aug. 2024)
"It was beneficial understanding the relationship between the pulmonary system and the esophagus. I liked the case studies and review of HRM and impedance measures." J.K. (Aug. 2024)
"I gained a better understanding of how lung volumes interact with esophageal pressures and esophageal emptying. It gives me another tool for evaluating and treating patients who complain of Globus. I liked the real world examples and step by step for how to teach the technique!" R.G. (Aug. 2024)
"I enjoyed watching and listening to SLP "in action" performing the technique during MBS! I liked all of the information! It was amazing." E.N. (Aug. 2024)
"Everything! The course was very practical with an excellent source of references." J.A. (Aug. 2024)
"The entire lecture will benefit my practice that is embedded within a laryngology clinic. We have many patients with breathing dysfunction and "GERD" that does not get better with PPIs or has been ID via instrumental testing. This gives me further motivation to spend more time on diaphragmatic breathing. RDG's presentation was one of the strongest offerings I have seen in many years. The foundation was beautifully laid, the anatomy reviewed, and the case studies each had a point!" K.D. (Jul. 2024)
"Physiology of the DIEZ technique was helpful. I liked the rate of presentation and some redundancy to drive the points home." L.K. (Jul. 2024)
"The entire presentation was beneficial! I liked the immediate usefulness of information with my current patient caseload." L.J. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked everything in this course." J.S. (Jul. 2024)
"The DIEZ technique will hopefully bring relief for many of my nursing home and short-term rehab patients. All the information was presented in an easy-to-use format. Plenty of science/research to back up the efficacy. Dr. Gross is a very good speaker and explains things well. I am excited to use this technique tomorrow at work!" G.S. (Jul. 2024)
"Using the DIEZ technique during a VFSS to assess its usefulness as a compensatory strategy was beneficial. I enjoyed the in-depth rationale as to why this technique works." B.D. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked all the information about pressure dynamics and the specific instructions for the use of the technique." C.H. (Jul. 2024)
"Implications of technique were beneficial to discuss. Good examples." B.E. (Jul. 2024)
"Everything in this course was beneficial." A.K. (Jul. 2024)
"Finally, something effective to offer patients with phlegm issues that interfere with their swallowing." L.L. (Jul. 2024)
"Pre-made patient handout was beneficial. The detailed, evidence-based nature was much appreciated." C.F. (Jul. 2024)
"Discussing the Globus sensation and providing patients with another tool was helpful. I liked how the course was logically laid out." A.T. (Jun. 2024)
"I tried it on myself when swallowing pills, and it works! I will definitely be using this with my patients who complain of a Globus sensation and have a diagnosis of GERD!! I liked the relevance and positive, practical aspect of this course!" A.V. (Jun. 2024)
"The relationship of esophageal physiology to respiration as well as the DIEZ technique was beneficial. I liked everything. Another outstanding course by Dr. Roxann Gross." R.A. (Jun. 2024)
"Viewing the MBS and the DIEZ protocol in action was helpful. I liked the explanation of the HRM." J.S. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked both the DIEZ technique and the underlying support/rationale for it working for stated clients." M.M. (Jun. 2024)
"I have many people who complain of Globus. I appreciate the explicit instructions about this technique and the extensive review of the research/evidence; this might be another option or "tool" in my toolbox for how to go about helping patients with symptom mgmt." R.Z. (Jun. 2024)
"This is a fascinating topic and I can't wait to try on my patients specifically during outpt mbs - majority are patients with c/o globus. I liked the case studies." L.E. (Jun. 2024)
"I like that this is a new horizon in dysphagia management and something possible that we can offer to the appropriate patient to potentially provide them some relief from their symptoms." K.F. (Jun. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss how respiration affects esophageal clearance. The course was easy to follow." M.W. (Jun. 2024)
"Excellent offering in a new technique/strategy to help clients manage their issues." K.W. (May 2024)
Presenter: Ana Paula Mumy, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Participants will differentiate between a medical model of treatment, one that focuses on fixing or curing the individual’s impairment to accommodate society’s norms and values, and a social model lens of treatment for people who stutter, one that acknowledges human diversity. Participants will identify ways to prioritize the speaker’s experience of stuttering and the impact stuttering has on their lives, as well as their crucial role in educating and advocating for change within the existing physical, attitudinal, communication, and social environment.... more+
"I enjoyed all of the topics and feel validated in how I practice. Happy to hear this topic discussed again. I enjoyed the presenter's style and the fact she repeated important information in a variety of ways." D.B. (Sep. 2024)
"Very knowledgeable speaker! The information presented and resources were very helpful and were able to be used right away with my patients. Excellent presentation!" A.G. (Sep. 2024)
"Focusing on "Effective Communication" as opposed to working on a decrease in dysfluency and having the child/adult be an active participant in the therapeutic process. I liked the presenter who impressed as respectful, empathetic and truly interested in being the catalyst for problem-solving as she works with individuals to become more effective communicators." J.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Detailed examples of therapy strategies. I liked the clarity of presentation, pace, clear speech." M.A. (Aug. 2024)
"Reviewing the iceberg model and having the student use it with their family was beneficial. Also, the examples of disclosure letters. Easy to follow and had great examples of ideas I can use in my practice." D.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Social vs medical model comparison and review. Practical and functional for everyday use." J.O. (Aug. 2024)
"It is wonderful to see such a thorough model of acceptance of differences in individuals. I welcome and share the ideas presented in this webinar. The content respected individual communication differences and acceptance of individuals who stutter. They do not need to be fixed." C.S. (Aug. 2024)
"The reiteration of tx for acceptance and client-based outcomes was helpful." N.F. (Aug. 2024)
"ICF Model was beneficial. Very informative course." D.V. (Jul. 2024)
"The iceberg technique was helpful. I liked that I could work at my own pace." A.B. (Jul. 2024)
"All information was beneficial. I liked understanding more about the different barriers." A.R. (Jul. 2024)
"In graduate school I was taught that stuttering is something to fix. I love the new idea that it's okay to stutter and communicating effectively, being comfortable, and being confident are more important than fluency. This course is life-changing and revolutionary. I liked the shift in mindset from a medical model to a social model. Presenter explained everything very well." A.C. (Jul. 2024)
"Beneficial information of other things to address in therapy besides the actual fluency. The emotions, behaviors, attitudes, etc. I enjoyed learning and understanding that as SLPs we need to help our clients understand that it is okay to stutter and show them things to do to feel comfortable actually stuttering. Since it is not going to go away they can learn strategies to make their speech more fluent but their overall goal needs to be effective speakers with or without the stutters." B.L. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the diversity aspects of this course." G.L. (Jun. 2024)
"The expanded ICF model was helpful. The course was easy to follow and had new perspectives on challenges and opportunities for working with people who stutter." J.J. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked that this course discussed improving awareness, and it was easy to follow." S.J. (Jun. 2024)
"Overall view of stuttering - not what communication partner sees or hears but what stutterer experiences was beneficial to discuss. The stutterer is the expert. Treatment activities are helpful. The content was clear. A good amount of information written on each slide." J.F. (Jun. 2024)
"The whole idea of stuttering as a possible impairment but not treating the overt stuttering symptoms themselves was beneficial. I liked the course length and accessibility." N.R. (May 2024)
"Good speaker. I liked the information about student self-disclosure." L.D. (May 2024)
"This course presented new and important information. Social model of diversity for those who stutter and implications for treatment in schools." A.S. (May 2024)
Presenters: Megan Brazas, MA, CCC-SLP, QOM & Beth Speaker-Christensen, MA, CCC-SLP/L, ATP
This comprehensive online training provides a step-by-step process to conduct dynamic and collaborative AAC assessment, select optimal AAC systems for your learners, effectively coach communication partners, understand and use AAC prompt hierarchies, and expand vocabulary using AAC treatment principles. Case studies will be presented to facilitate the AAC evaluation and assessment process and to aid in treatment planning. Downloadable bonus resources allow you to get started with assessment and therapy with your current caseload.... more+
"Evaluations were helpful. The course was comprehensive and had great resources." E.G. (Oct. 2024)
"All of the topics were beneficial. I appreciated the ability to start and stop at my convenience." B.C. (Sep. 2024)
"I work heavily in an AAC Autism school, so this whole presentation helped so much. I liked the printable PowerPoints before watching the sessions." K.R. (Sep. 2024)
"I appreciated all the examples of different vocabulary options/ trials, access method discussion, and possible goal options." A.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing how to implement AAC into sessions was beneficial. The course was very well rounded and touched all areas of AAC, from what it is to how to get a device to how to use it, etc." E.N. (Aug. 2024)
"Discussing different types of AAC devices was helpful. I liked the layout." A.P. (Aug. 2024)
"Specific examples and modeling of intervention techniques were beneficial. Also, the handouts are excellent; I can refer back to them whenever necessary." K.T. (Aug. 2024)
"Evaluation process was beneficial. I enjoyed going over all of the different systems." M.P. (Aug. 2024)
"The assessment and treatment modules were helpful. Well paced, lots of great information and examples." J.L. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the emphasis on teamwork and prompt strategies to help everyone to at least try. Very inclusive course." C.N. (Jul. 2024)
"I don't have much experience with AAC, so all of the content will be beneficial. The presenters were interesting, and the video examples were helpful." C.D. (Jul. 2024)
"Application opportunity was beneficial. I liked the detailed information." M.M. (Jul. 2024)
"AAC and CCN; practical application of what was discussed. I liked that I could stop and come back, go back to sections that I needed to review before moving on." D.D. (Jul. 2024)
"All of the information was beneficial! Especially the treatment portions. I liked how much detail was included. It was more advanced than other courses I have taken and just what I needed to "up" my AAC game!" K.F. (Jun. 2024)
"I really enjoyed the discussion about goal writing and how it's important to be looking for all of the initial skills (i.e., joint attention, attempting to touch device, etc.) when tracking progress! Lots of great video examples!" E.S. (Jun. 2024)
"I felt the assessment and interventions for using AAC were beneficial. I appreciated the different forms provided that will be helpful in planning how to teach AAC use across settings and how to target vocabulary." C.G. (Jun. 2024)
"Feature Matching ideas were beneficial. I liked the case studies." J.W. (Jun. 2024)
"The treatment module was helpful. The course was very thorough and in depth." C.S. (Jun. 2024)
"I enjoyed the in-depth information." T.M. (Jun. 2024)
"AAC evaluation and implementation was helpful. I feel better prepared now to support my students who need AAC." S.S. (Jun. 2024)
"The discussion on AAC was beneficial and I liked that the course was online." S.F. (Jun. 2024)
"This is a comprehensive course on AAC!! If you wish to learn more about AAC, take this course. The presenters were excellent with such useful and insightful information. WOW, I learned so much. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I will be able to use so much of this information with my students." G.J. (May 2024)
"This was one of the most comprehensive, well-done courses I have taken. The self-study format is fantastic. I love how it was broken down into different modules. The use of research was so well done. Clear examples were given in terms of assessment tools, case studies, etc. Well done!" J.F. (May 2024)
Presenter: Gwen Hinrichs, MA, CCC-SLP
What’s Next?™ is a structured, measurable and evidence-based program designed to provide greater levels of independence for persons with mild to moderate dementia. All materials needed to implement the What’s Next?™ program are included as part of this course – AMPS Assessment, AMPS Decision Tree, Acceptance Continuum, Routine Recording Worksheets, and Goal Writing Samples.... more+
"Resources on AMPS scores were helpful. I liked the live interview for AMPS scoring." E.R. (Oct. 2024)
"I like that this assessment is very practical and understandable and relevant for patients and caregivers. The section assessments were very helpful in supporting my overall understanding of this new material." J.K. (Oct. 2024)
"The objective scoring for very abstract and complex functional situations was helpful. I enjoyed the examples, the treatment focus." H.K. (Aug. 2024)
"The assessment and treatment was beneficial. I liked the handouts." A.K. (Jul. 2024)
"I loved the assessment protocol and that I can try to implement it with my patients with cognitive impairments. I also liked the visual aids and materials." A.W. (Jun. 2024)
"The concept of linking new (goal) behaviors to ones already done well. I liked the case studies." L.H. (May. 2024)
"The assessment "scenario" being acted out was helpful. I liked the emphasis on functionality." J.O. (Apr. 2024)
"I loved the accountability portion and the fact that our clients can see improvement. I liked seeing the actual client interview." C.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing routines was beneficial. I liked the course format." A.D. (Nov. 2023)
"I loved the discussion of how this approach has been well-researched. And seeing the video of an actual patient undergoing the assessment process." S.A. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing AMPS assessment was helpful. I enjoyed the rating scale." T.K. (Nov. 2023)
"Direct therapy tasks and setting goals." C.E. (Nov. 2023)
"The video of the assessment was beneficial. I liked the handouts and the video." L.G. (Oct. 2023)
"The use of routine and the concept of attaching tasks to other tasks/event-based tasks were beneficial." P.K. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the step-by-step treatment. Great outcomes." K.A. (Sep. 2023)
"Very practical!" R.P. (Sep. 2023)
"This program allows the set up of functional and realistic goals. I liked the practice of rating the AMPS assessment." H.T. (Jul. 2023)
"A functional measurement system to be used to truly help patients in their everyday lives. I loved the actual videos explaining the process." A.A. (Jul. 2023)
"I loved the AMPS worksheet, decision tree, and the goal writing. This is a great tool for figuring out a care plan for patients that have cognitive impairments." J.D. (May 2023)
"This course was easy to follow and logical, and got right to the point. I liked the examples." M.B. (May 2023)
"Providing a consistent quantitative analysis to tasks that are evaluated often was beneficial. This course provided well-outlined handouts." B.E. (May 2023)
"I liked the use of routine in therapy to increase carryover of skills. The sample goals and treatment were beneficial." C.D. (May 2023)
"I liked the functionality of this program." C.P. (Feb. 2023)
"The breakdown and areas to work on with dementia were beneficial. I liked the case studies." T.M. (Jan. 2023)
"Having a graded scoring system for things already done in the SNF is very beneficial." M.R. (Jan. 2023)
"I like having an outcome measure that will show improvement." S.H. (Dec. 2022)
"Focus on dementia was beneficial. I like that this program continually assesses a patient's specific needs." A.S. (Dec. 2022)
"How to document functionality. I knew that what I was doing was close to effective but needed the information about more frequency and following through, and offering further services if progress is made." S.N. (Nov. 2022)
"Real practical information. A great way to show progress. Always looking for something like this in my practice." L.W. (Nov. 2022)
"Real treatment use application made simple to understand and use in a timely manner to score and implement. I liked the application of the test to transfer into daily function patient use." G.F. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked the simple way to get validity and assess and score." A.P. (Oct. 2022)
"The organization of activities was good. I liked all the handouts." N.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I liked all the worksheets included." M.M. (Sept. 2022)
"This course was very practical. I liked learning that we don't need times on a schedule, just activities/tasks." K.M. (Aug. 2022)
"It was an excellent course and well presented. Well organized content." B.P. (Aug. 2022)
"I liked the goals that were discussed and the specific areas to target to improve independence." J.G. (Jul. 2022)
"Good course. Liked the downloads for implementation." E.H. (Jun. 2022)
"I liked the routine-based approach. Good content." S.C. (May 2022)
"The actual case study and test to walk through and score was the most helpful part for functional application – to see how it is functionally utilized." L.C. (Apr. 2022)
"I liked the review of event-based tasks." T.J. (Apr. 2022)
"How to incorporate daily routines to add new routines was beneficial – and working through a mock assessment and examples of AMPS scores to help become efficient." A.P. (Mar. 2022)
"A very practical approach. I was given a better understanding of how to attach the new task to an already established task." K.O. (Jan. 2022)
"The hands on practice was beneficial. I liked the idea of incorporating new tasks into daily routine." S.J. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the specific targeted goals." R.K. (Jan. 2022)
"Very practical. Functional testing program." J.T. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked that the questionnaire can be used for initial assessments, reassessments, and d/c planning." J.W. (Dec. 2021)
"New techniques to address dementia. Applicability to current position." A.I. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked being able to perform a new assessment, which clearly demonstrates medical necessity." T.M. (Nov. 2021)
"The presenter did an excellent job presenting the material in an organized manner. The video example of meeting with the patient and daughter, and having the SLP explain the patient's cognitive linguistic deficits, areas that needed to be worked on, scoring on the AMPS assessment, and suggested goals were very helpful and functional." V.M. (Oct. 2021)
"The role playing was key to be able to visualize how to rate the AMPs and implement the goals. Also, the test was a great learning tool!" C.M. (Oct. 2021)
"The idea of attaching new learning goal to already learned activity was helpful." C.G. (Sept. 2021)
"This presentation was clear and easy to understand and directly related to the current issues in everyday practice. Learning how to pair a new task with an old task already in a routine to allow patient to make it habit is beneficial to my daily practice." J.V. (Aug. 2021)
"How to incorporate functional activities into goals and plan of care are beneficial for my daily practice. This course provided me with a set of materials for assessment and treatment." D.B. (July 2021)
"The idea of anchoring new tasks to existing ones will be beneficial for my daily practice." K.M. (July 2021)
“This course provided practical ways to make progress and document progress in functional tasks.” C.E. (Mar. 2021)
“This could be effective in Acute Care Rehab or Home Health with good results. Difficult to see this happening with Dementia beyond the moderate Range and this is why I feel she does a good job of explaining the criteria for the program. She did an excellent job thru out the program with questions to make sure the listener was understanding.” T.B. (Mar. 2021)
“Very relevant treatment program, as our payors are increasingly looking for measurable gains. The video presentation of the information was very conducive to learning. Also, the role-play scenario was helpful to see how the AMPS would be administered.” V.C. (Jan. 2021)
Presenters: Kellyn Dailey Hall, PhD, CCC-SLP & Leslie Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP
This course provides SLPs with an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing its ethical applications in the field. It explores the practical uses and challenges of AI, along with crucial ethical considerations such as privacy, consent, and bias mitigation. This course guides SLPs in effectively leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and productivity in their daily operations, all while upholding ethical standards. ... more+
"Disclosure to involved parties of AI use and patients was beneficial to discuss. I liked learning how to ethically use AI." M.Y. (Oct. 2024)
"I thought the discussion about instances in which use of AI could potentially violate a client's privacy was very valuable. I liked the objectivity of the content, in terms of showing the benefits of AI in speech-language pathology, while emphasizing how its use can be an ethical slippery slope in certain instances." H.W. (Oct. 2024)
"I liked the ideas on how to APPLY AI to the field of SLP." D.R. (Oct. 2024)
"The ways to evaluate ethical use of AI in practice were beneficial. Current, up to date information." A.A. (Oct. 2024)
"Good introduction to AI use in a clinical setting. I enjoyed the references." E.N. (Sep. 2024)
"I am prompted to use AI to assist with goal writing and making custom (free) worksheets for clients who need things like word lists for apraxia exercises. Clear and concise course!" M.W. (Sep. 2024)
"I found it particularly useful to learn ways in which I could use AI to generate materials that are patient-centered in treatment. Course was accessible at any location - fit into my schedule." E.N. (Sep. 2024)
"I have never used AI, so I thought all of the content was very helpful. I downloaded an AI app on my phone today and have started exploring. I liked how this course urged us to just give it a try. I liked the specific information about AI storing data and how that can be a serious privacy issue if we are not monitoring it." J.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Telling the client that AI was used was beneficial. I enjoyed knowing AI will not replace my clinical judgment." M.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Clear presentation of the topic visually through handouts, and I like the detailed listing of resources for further study and reference. Keeping up to date because the field of AI is continually growing and ethical decision-making is paramount in our practice as SLPs." M.J. (Sep. 2024)
"The whole presentation was fascinating! Many new bits of information on the creation and use of AI." M.T. (Sep. 2024)
"Considering ways to integrate AI into my therapy. I liked the specific examples." C.P. (Sep. 2024)
"As mentioned, this is coming, and we need to be informed about how to incorporate ethical values into our practice when using AI. We don’t need to be afraid of it. Instead, we should focus on understanding how to integrate it into our practice, how to protect ourselves, how to use it with our patients, how to inform the guardians, and most importantly, how to maintain our humanity and our relationship with our patients. I appreciated the way you demonstrated how to identify and resolve issues with the COE. I liked everything, the course was very good. Thanks." A.M. (Sep. 2024)
"It was so helpful to have tips for using AI ethically and appropriately in my field of work. The course was very clear and concise." L.G. (Sep. 2024)
"I most appreciated how the presenters highlighted the many reasons WHY AI will not and cannot replace clinical reasoning and decision-making." B.S. (Sep. 2024)
"How to input questions to ChatGPT most effectively was helpful to discuss. Clear presentation with useful and important factual information regarding all of the topics presented in this class, including ethical considerations and also how to use this tool effectively as a clinician." S.B. (Aug. 2024)
"The importance of staying informed about the latest developments to ensure responsible and effective use of AI. I liked the privacy and data policies as it relates to protecting the client." L.G. (Aug. 2024)
"How to access/use specific AI sites was beneficial. As a 40 year SLP, I feel like I did when instrumental dysphagia tools became available. . . . like it's a different world! Appreciated the interactive instruction and especially references. Also real world examples of ethical considerations." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"How to use AI to help with therapy materials and translating to other languages was beneficial. The course was very easy to follow." A.G. (Jul. 2024)
"Truly, all of the course was helpful. I have not used any of the AI apps before. It amazes me how AI can help in our field." H.K. (Jul. 2024)
"Using AI to write SMART goals was beneficial. I liked the easy format." D.U. (Jul. 2024)
"Very informative course." J.M. (Jul. 2024)
"Discussing AI precautions was beneficial. The course was positive and gave good examples of how to use AI." T.K. (Jul. 2024)
"I enjoyed learning the ease of using AI during therapy. The course was concise and explained in a relatable manner." R.N. (Jul. 2024)
"How to utilize ChatGPT effectively in daily practice was helpful." R.K. (Jul. 2024)
"It was beneficial discussing the SLP must have parent or client consent to use AI. I liked that the course covered ethics when using AI." S.L. (Jul. 2024)
"Using AI for language samples was beneficial and using AI for individual stories with individual vocabulary lists." T.E. (Jul. 2024)
"Understanding AI in the perspective of non-bias and incorporating cultural sensitivity. The resources and explanations were very helpful." C.R. (Jul. 2024)
"It was beneficial discussing the pros and cons of using AI in practice and the cautions of using AI. It can be a very effective tool and support time management. I love that AI can save SLPs time. In the schools our caseloads are large and we are inundated with paperwork taking time away from planning and therapy, which is most important. This may help to reduce the time constraints." K.N. (Jun. 2024)
"I think the opportunity to use AI for the creation of therapy materials, stories, and sequencing/narrative retell activities is very interesting. I liked the case studies because I felt they were very thought-provoking." C.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Understanding all the different ways to use AI in speech pathology. I didn't realize how useful it could be. The course was quick, straightforward, informative, and easy to understand and apply to everyday practice." A.C. (Jun. 2024)
"The encouragement to jump in and practice, the ASHA code of ethics being applied to AI tools, and the sample of cases of AI use and the biases or ethical decisions to watch for/apply were all beneficial topics. I liked all of the examples: goal writing, therapy activities, reading lessons etc." P.N. (Jun. 2024)
"Discussions of potential bias in AI output and the reasons behind it were helpful. Also, the writing of prompts in order to obtain optimal results. I liked the course's clarity and organization." R.B. (Jun. 2024)
"The course was very informative and really helped me understand the potential of AI in our field. AI is very new to me, and it looks like there is a lot we can do with it. Goal writing may be a starting point." V.K. (Jun. 2024)
"Descriptions of how to write prompts were helpful. Simple and clear explanations and definitions." H.L. (Jun. 2024)
"The use of AI and the limitations of this process was helpful to discuss, also, the shortcomings of AI and ways to enhance use of AI." J.S. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial considerations for patient consent in the use of AI in their care. The information provided was very clear and concise." C.W. (Jun. 2024)
"The ethics discussion was beneficial. Clear, concise, and pertinent information." I.B. (Jun. 2024)
"Knowing about chat gpt tokens will help in writing better prompts, and the discussion of copyright and plagiarism w/ chatgpt results is also helpful in counseling our staff." L.A. (Jun. 2024)
"ChatGPT and ethics of using AI when considering biases. It’s a quick, general overview of AI and ASHA ethics." R.V. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the new ideas for incorporation of this resource into practice." M.J. (Jun. 2024)
"I enjoyed the practical ideas balanced with ethical considerations." M.B. (Jun. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful. The material was well presented and easy for a new learner to understand concrete and abstract concepts." R.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Understanding the lines between what is appropriate to use and what is not. I liked the example of how to use the AI software." R.O. (Jun. 2024)
"Tips on how to use ChatGPT to create therapy materials such as stories with targeted words and speech sounds. The information was quite relevant to things we do now and has great implications for future therapy." D.S. (Jun. 2024)
"The explanation of chatbots was beneficial. I have not used them, but I will definitely check them out for doing some of my tasks, such as language sample analysis. I do a ton of LSA in my practice. This course was very easy to understand!" L.K. (Jun. 2024)
"Utilizing AI to help generate goals and therapy materials. I enjoyed the explanation of AI and ethical uses in clinical practice." H.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Use of AI to support functional goal creation was beneficial." E.M. (May. 2024)
"I liked the resources available utilizing AI and learning about how AI can be used." K.H. (May. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful. I liked the topic on AI used to generate therapy tools." A.J. (May. 2024)
"I liked the information on this new technology." J.A. (May. 2024)
"Making sure to "check" my biases and not reinforce them (by mistake) during searches and/or using results. I enjoyed the overall information about ChatGPT, general guidelines, and case studies." H.W. (May. 2024)
"I liked the ChatGPT usage examples." M.S. (May. 2024)
"I enjoyed having the speakers provide concrete clinical examples of clinic scenarios and then how to view questions through the ASHA Code of Ethics and then how to avoid ethical issues by instead responsibly using AI in the manner/processes the speakers described." J.M. (May. 2024)
"This course was clear, concise, and answered a lot of questions I had about this subject. It was beneficial when presenters demonstrated how to prompt the ChatGPT and explained what ways you can prompt." J.M. (May. 2024)
"Discussing the use of AI in treatment was beneficial. The course was clear and concise." J.S. (May. 2024)
"How to use ChatGPT to create smart goals fast was a helpful topic. The course was very well structured and all very well explained." N.F. (Apr. 2024)
"How SLPs can utilize Chat GPT to generate clinical activities and use for multi-language translations. I especially enjoyed the overview of Chat GPT and how it can assist us in clinical practice." C.D. (Apr. 2024)
"How to utilize AI to assist in writing goals. I liked the immediate application to my job." B.T. (Apr. 2024)
"Ethics and AI were helpful to discuss. I liked the presentation." M.M. (Apr. 2024)
"I appreciated the tips and examples on prompt writing and discussion regarding using AI to streamline literature reviews." B.B. (Apr. 2024)
"Informed consent and how to potentially address these situations. I enjoyed all of this course and the examples supplied. Also loved the example of the program ChatGPT." K.K. (Apr. 2024)
"I did not know some of the tasks that AI could help with in my sessions such as generating goals, etc. I will start using AI for documentation later this year and appreciated the ethics portion." E.L. (Apr. 2024)
"Potential uses of AI in the medical setting was helpful. I liked the course accessibility." V.C. (Apr. 2024)
"Discussed options to use AI more broadly than I considered before. This course demonstrated how to use AI and how to use it ethically and wisely." R.E. (Apr. 2024)
"Course was quick and efficient." G.D. (Mar. 2024)
"Discussing CHATGPT and the pros and cons of using it was helpful. I enjoyed the resources available." D.G. (Mar. 2024)
"Using AI to work smarter, not harder. The presentation was clear and easy to follow." R.K. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked the visuals and explanation of what AI is and does. The case studies were beneficial. Great presenters. Clear and easy to follow course." L.H. (Mar. 2024)
"I enjoyed the examples of practical ways to incorporate AI to help save time in everyday treatment." Q.L. (Mar. 2024)
"Great examples and ethics discussion. The first part that explained what AI is was beneficial." B.H. (Mar. 2024)
Presenter: Marissa Rocheleau, MA, CCC-SLP
This course outlines ethical ramifications of providing online service delivery to clients. Includes a discussion of the legal and ethical guidelines for providing online delivery of services, and a discussion of guidelines for determining if clients are appropriate for telepractice. Course content is applicable for both adult and pediatric client populations.... more+
"Considerations for candidacy for telehealth were beneficial. The course was informative." S.A. (Sep. 2024)
"There was a lot of new information for me. The course was organized well." M.T. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing the six-week trial and that telepractice isn't a good fit for everyone was helpful. I liked the pace of the course." K.B. (Sep. 2024)
"Regulations pertaining to remote therapy were helpful. The course was very well organized." L.R. (Aug. 2024)
"Understanding and following up with states you are working in to learn the rules for telepractice. All the information was new and pertinent. In addition to the guidance into where to locate activities online." J.P. (Aug. 2024)
"Teletherapy candidacy was a beneficial topic. I liked the slideshow." Y.V. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked how the presenter showed different websites she uses for teletherapy. I also enjoyed how she easily talked about ethical situations. The presenter kept me engaged and was easy to follow." M.K. (Aug. 2024)
"Digital test information was useful and other technologies for interaction with clients. The course was thorough and concise." P.G. (Aug. 2024)
"I found knowing that using a headset with GFTA is crucial and working in a quiet room." J.M. (Aug. 2024)
"I had not yet thought about informed consent measures for my new practice. The speaker was very knowledgeable." J.B. (Aug. 2024)
"Factors to determine client candidacy, as well as resources/materials for quality delivery of services, were beneficial. I enjoyed the content and self-paced model." C.V. (Aug. 2024)
"This speaker is fantastic, and I hope she continues to create courses. She does a very good job providing practical knowledge. I enjoyed the speaker/advice given." L.P. (Jul. 2024)
"It was helpful to review the right and wrong doing, client eligibility, and the use of digital evaluations. The presenter was clear and organized in her presentation." A.H. (Jun. 2024)
"FAQ's were helpful. Very clear information." S.D. (Jun. 2024)
"The 5-theme framework was beneficial. I liked the demonstration of the therapy ideas, testimony of the presenter's clinical experience, and online resources to further explore." D.N. (Jun. 2024)
"I liked the discussion on technical areas to be addressed for the best possible session. Learning about the ethical vs. legal implications, the five-theme framework, and applying this to my practice. Also loved the online sources/materials covered." M.D. (Jun. 2024)
"I need to pay more attention to copywriting laws when using material digitally. I also appreciated the recommendations given regarding treatment sources and the use of testing materials digitally. The presenter was concise. Visuals matched audio presented." R.D. (Jun. 2024)
"Ideas of how to make sessions more interactive were beneficial. I liked that there were clear examples and it addressed important issues." K.K. (May 2024)
"Learned more about audio capabilities using ZOOM. Clear speaker, organized information." S.H. (May 2024)
"Discussing the legality was helpful and I liked the visuals." L.S. (Apr. 2024)
"It was beneficial knowing that it is okay if an adult is busy as long as you know that the child has the ability and attention to do it on his own. All of the information was useful." C.G. (Mar. 2024)
"The considerations for client candidacy were helpful. Practical course and the speaker was knowledgeable." R.A. (Mar. 2024)
"The Five Theme Framework was beneficial to discuss. I liked the therapy procedures." R.B. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed the amount of useful information!" B.H. (Feb. 2024)
"Liability insurance for telepractice. Nice pacing, good information." A.P. (Feb. 2024)
"The bottom line questions were beneficial. I liked the examples of different teletherapy." M.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Determining if telepractice is appropriate for a client was helpful. I liked that I could read through the handouts easily as it was shared through a pdf, and it will be readily available as a reference in the future." T.C. (Feb. 2024)
"Beneficial application of ethical considerations for adult telehealth." S.D. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing behavior concerns with students was beneficial." L.B. (Jan. 2024)
"I enjoyed the presenter's knowledge and material accessibility. Discussing ethical vs. legal issues was beneficial." R.L. (Jan. 2024)
"The use of the material was helpful. The instructor was clear and concise." A.K. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing questions and considerations were beneficial. I liked the visual supports on how to find things online, pitfalls." M.P. (Jan. 2024)
"Licensure, billing, assessments, and the examples presented within the case studies were beneficial. I enjoyed how much new information I learned and can apply to my current job in which I provide teletherapy." E.S. (Jan. 2024)
"The presenter was very knowledgeable & concise. I liked the bottom line questions." R.P. (Jan. 2024)
"I have not conducted telepractice yet however this course provided great information on things to consider prior to starting. I liked the course format and ease of use." C.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The Five Theme Framework presentation was beneficial. The presenter was clear on the topics, provided examples and demonstrations." M.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial resources for digital therapy. Short and packed with info - nice and lean!" R.F. (Dec. 2023)
"Trial length for determining appropriateness for teletherapy was beneficial. I liked the professional liability info and the ease of understanding/organization of information." J.G. (Dec. 2023)
"This course was very organized and easy to follow." L.K. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning differences between ethical and legal. And learning tests that cannot be used online." L.L. (Dec. 2023)
"Very straightforward course. Covered all the ethical and legal aspects when conducting teletherapy sessions." S.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Beneficial informed consent questions." L.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Straight forward course. Good visuals and voice." K.M. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the presenter's common sense and additional commenting during topics." P.O. (Dec. 2023)
"It was especially helpful to distinguish between what is ethical and what is legal and to know there are differences between ethical and legal, ethical and illegal, unethical and legal, and unethical and illegal. This course provided good information and a good review on what ASHA's ethical standards are and how to apply them to the telepractice setting." J.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Learning the depth of resources, materials, and experience needed for telepractice was beneficial." S.C. (Dec. 2023)
"I especially appreciated being made aware of all the free digital resources." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"The telepractice guidelines were helpful. I enjoyed the clarity of the information presented." P.T. (Dec. 2023)
"All of the presented information was beneficial." A.G. (Dec. 2023)
"It was very helpful to hear about what is ethical to do in terms of telepractice. The course was practical and very easy to understand." A.H. (Dec. 2023)
"All of the course was beneficial. I am not currently a Telehealth clinician, but I am considering it. Concise, specific information, and outline." W.R. (Dec. 2023)
"I found the technology-based suggestions to be helpful/informative, specifically regarding resolution, frame rate, and use of tools such as document cameras, etc. The subject matter is relevant to modern practice. The speaker was very thorough." D.D. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed learning more about assessments on teletherapy." J.D. (Nov. 2023)
"The speed test and the smart book information were beneficial. I liked the practical use and specific references." L.R. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked how the course applies to Medicare. Good practical examples." A.L. (Nov. 2023)
"The examples showing how to check internet speed and use of the Smart NoteBook were helpful. The length of the course was just enough." S.S. (Nov. 2023)
"The resources for digital materials and tests were beneficial. I enjoyed having examples to compare and contrast." T.J. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed the factors to consider for telepractice services. All the criteria to select if the case is for telepractice was helpful." R.E. (Nov. 2023)
"The range of topics was very applicable. Great tips on practical uses of websites and materials. Pace was great, information pertinent." B.H. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed learning about new materials to implement. This course was precise and helpful." J.H. (Nov. 2023)
"The use of the Smart Notebook and other resources provided was beneficial. I liked the fact that the presenter provided quality information within a reasonable timeframe." A.H. (Nov. 2023)
"Organized presentation." J.R. (Nov. 2023)
"I enjoyed the variety of options for online activities. The presenter was clear and concise." D.B. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the information about tests and client needs." T.K. (Oct. 2023)
"The information about technologies I wasn't familiar with for interactive sessions was beneficial. I liked the information on billing and licensing." K.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the discussion of the specific legalities of telepractice. This course was easy to listen to and interesting." C.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Very informative course. How to develop materials was beneficial." S.C. (Oct. 2023)
"Very well presented and logical course. The presenter obviously has lots of experience. I liked the examples of how to use the SMARTboard and games for reinforcement." G.S. (Oct. 2023)
"Smooth presentation and very informative." B.G. (Oct. 2023)
"Easy to understand, great presenter, excellent information. The specifics of how to do ethical therapy with clients was beneficial." L.K. (Oct. 2023)
"All of this material was beneficial. The course was short and to the point." M.O. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the demonstration of accessing digital assessments and using the Smart Notebook." B.M. (Oct. 2023)
"I found the aspect related to technology very beneficial, how to resolve problems with the computer, and what recommendations could be given to the parents. The whole course was interesting." R.P. (Oct. 2023)
"Informative course. The factors to consider when providing virtual therapy were beneficial." J.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Discussing AV factors and how to correct them was helpful. I liked the review of ethics and how it applied to telepractice." S.M. (Oct. 2023)
"The ethical considerations were beneficial. I liked the informative content and the pdf that was available." R.L. (Oct. 2023)
"Gave practical advice and technical solutions." S.G. (Oct. 2023)
"Very informative course. I liked the available free activities for telepractice online." V.F. (Oct. 2023)
"Practical considerations were introduced, and problem-solving suggestions were made in this course. Good information to consider for a new service delivery option." A.R. (Sep. 2023)
"Internet speed testing and general things to consider like liability/copyrights were beneficial topics. I liked the length of content and the presenter's experience." L.W. (Sep. 2023)
Presenters: Jennifer A. Brush, MA, CCC-SLP & Brush Development,
Each segment of this course is carefully designed to provide participants with simple, actionable solutions that can be implemented today with individuals with dementia and their care partners. The Montessori philosophy discussed gives rehabilitation therapists the tools they need to dramatically improve their experience of working with clients with dementia.... more+
"I liked the ideas for Montessori activities. Easy to follow, lots of ideas and demonstrations." L.W. (Sep. 2024)
"Creating and implementing individual roles and practices with materials was beneficial. Also, spaced retrieval practice. I liked that there was a lot of repetition of information." M.T. (Sep. 2024)
"I admit that I was leery of an 8 hr class, but I was HOOKED and did this over 2 days! Thank you! I appreciated the spaced retrieval review and neuro reviews (differential dementias) to use in my reporting to combat the "spaced retrieval isn't skilled", “dementia patients can't learn” denials. Info on responsive behaviors helpful. Loved the brainstorm ideas. Thanks for addressing staff resistance and buy-in. Appreciated thorough memory review. As a 40 yr SLP who was taught that "you can't do anything for OBS" (organic brain syndrome, remember that one?), and having swum upstream to use many of the strategies you have so expertly packaged, I admit to having emotional reactions to some of the videos of individual patients/residents using Montessori practices. I literally had tears." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"All of the information was helpful - really good flow. The videos and concrete examples were really good - the resources as well." T.J. (Jul. 2024)
"The real-life examples of Montessori activities were beneficial. I enjoyed the various video formats, lectures, and handouts." A.W. (Jun. 2024)
"Spaced retrieval and how to implement this into an elder's daily routine was a beneficial topic. I enjoyed the comprehensive nature of the course." J.B. (Mar. 2024)
"Very practical. Can easily apply what I learned." M.R. (Mar. 2024)
"How to outlay the environment for patients w/ dementia w/out too much distraction of medical equipment. I liked the visuals and ease of learning the content and specific examples to implement." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Clear description of spaced retrieval training. I liked the videos and examples of Montessori tasks used with elders." R.F. (Dec. 2023)
"Knowledgeable presenters with example videos. Development and implementation of individual plans." S.A. (Dec. 2023)
"Application of Montessori philosophy for adults with supporting documentation, including evidence-based practice. Many concepts applicable in providing intervention for adult patients going through acute neuro-rehabilitation." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the concept of goals for well-being, preparing the environment, the whole care team demonstrating grace & courtesy, being mindful of therapy goals with modification for well-being, and a reminder to offer opportunities for meaningful engagement throughout the day." J.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the focus on what the person can do and not what they cannot do. Gained knowledge on how to help people with dementia." R.T. (Nov. 2023)
"Spaced Retrieval was a helpful topic. I liked the visuals." M.T. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the short segments that helped to make watching the course easier and to break it up across days. Review of Montessori was beneficial." A.S. (Oct. 2023)
Presenter: Jennifer Dahms, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
ARFID is a relatively new diagnosis to the medical community. This course will discuss the definition and symptoms of ARFID, additional diagnoses that can occur with a diagnosis of ARFID, and describe several screening and assessment tools that have been utilized and studied for diagnosing. Possible therapeutic, medical, and pharmacological interventions are discussed. Course content is applicable for both adult and pediatric client populations.... more+
"Extensive review of literature. I liked how the course was broken up into sections." S.N. (Sep. 2024)
"Differential diagnosis was beneficial to discuss. I liked the flexibility of completion and testing." C.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I found the ICD10 information very valuable for future as coding could be more direct. Also, the information relating to ASD & PICA. Information regarding parents having some similar food issues and the need for more interviews with parents." N.R. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked the recommendation to use a multidisciplinary approach with medical providers, mental health providers, etc. Very thorough review of the literature." A.L. (Jun. 2024)
"The ways that ARFID can affect adults was beneficial. I liked that this course presented detailed info on the topic." A.M. (Jun. 2024)
"ARFID and how it relates to Autism was helpful to discuss. The information was very detailed in explaining the similarities and differences between ARFID and other diagnoses." M.L. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial research into treatment techniques. I liked the ability to refer back to new information." E.E. (Jun. 2024)
"It was beneficial for me to learn this new DSM V "definition" of ARFID and all that it encompasses. The course was outlined well; the information was well researched and diverse." A.H. (Jun. 2024)
"The specific description of diagnosis was beneficial." J.C. (May. 2024)
"I enjoyed the wealth of information." B.M. (Apr. 2024)
"The case studies were helpful. I liked that the information was research-based, and had lots of relevant articles." M.S. (Mar. 2024)
"The extensive review of the literature on ARFID was helpful. I liked the case examples. I also appreciated the extensive handout." S.S. (Mar. 2024)
"Beneficial discussing general knowledge of ARFID and how it manifests. I liked the research provided." B.P. (Mar. 2024)
"The topic that I found most beneficial for daily practice was comparing ARFID with anorexia nervosa. I really appreciate the various studies that were presented. It helped to further my understanding of ARFID." L.A. (Feb. 2024)
"Good information to consider when assessing and treating feeding disorders. I liked that I could do the course at home." E.H. (Feb. 2024)
"I enjoyed the case studies at the end of the course." A.F. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing the coexistence of ARFID with other disorders was beneficial. I liked the extensive discussion of how to identify this disorder within the pediatric population." C.B. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the discussion on the background and the explanations." N.S. (Jan. 2024)
"I liked the detail and the use of examples to delineate differences. With some of my elderly clients, I believe there is a component to their eating disorder that is not purely dysphagia but food avoidance." C.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Real and relatable dx. I liked the differential dx." S.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The reference with Autism was beneficial. I liked the new information." R.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Everything was good. I liked that this course used videos." M.P. (Dec. 2023)
"The information about the research was beneficial. I liked chart comparing all the possible diagnoses." R.E. (Dec. 2023)
"It was beneficial to discuss ARFID as it relates to anorexia and ASD. The case studies were most helpful." R.F. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning how complex ARFID really is and that referrals to other disciplines may be necessary. I liked learning about the origin of ARFID." P.W. (Oct. 2023)
"Discussing the definition of ARFID and its existence as a diagnosis was beneficial. Lots of information in this course." S.C. (Sep. 2023)
Presenter: Paula Sullivan, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
This course will provide participants with a thorough understanding of the surgical management of laryngeal cancer, etiologies of dysphagia, clinical and instrumental assessment during the pre- and post-operative periods, and methods of interventions. Additionally, participants will view a comprehensive library of post-laryngectomy radiographic images and case studies.... more+
"All of the information was beneficial as this is a topic I am not overly familiar with. I liked the use of images and videos." J.M. (Sep. 2024)
"Beneficial review of prevalence to help inform education for patients." H.H. (Sep. 2024)
"A helpful discussion of tongue movement as relates to swallowing. I enjoyed the ease of information." R.K. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing dysphagia s/p total laryngectomy was beneficial. Good examples/pictures." A.W. (Aug. 2024)
"I'm thrilled for the new research and tools for standardizing practice and intervention. Could listen to the presenter teach all day! Appreciate the inclusion of videographic confirmation of what she was addressing." M.C. (Aug. 2024)
"Most common swallow deficits post laryngectomy were helpful to discuss. I liked that the course was not overly complicated, and was summarized well." L.C. (Jul. 2024)
"Learning that pharyngocutaneous fistulas are very common post laryngectomy was beneficial. Identifying pseudoepiglottis and other anomalies on MBS post laryngectomy which may impact pt's swallow function was beneficial. I liked the MBS images and descriptions." S.B. (Jul. 2024)
"The VFSS study examples were helpful. I liked everything in this course." S.M. (Jul. 2024)
"Discussing management post-operative was helpful. I liked that the course was easy to access and save and come back to. Very thorough information." M.M. (Jun. 2024)
"The case study, specifically the before and after views of the laser surgery, was helpful. Very orderly and interesting course." C.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Very informative course." T.S. (May. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss MBSS as related to looking for tongue pressure, strictures or pseudoepiglottis. Great overall." A.H. (May 2024)
"Beneficial explanation of a leak test and that it should be prior to MBSS. Very informative course." Y.R. (May 2024)
"New types of TL surgeries, new therapies were beneficial topics. I liked that the course was online, and I could take it when I had time." J.K. (Apr. 2024)
"Helpful assessment tools and anatomy post total laryngectomy. Easily accessible information." O.B. (Apr. 2024)
"The images from the radiographic studies were beneficial, including all the images of pseudoepiglottis, pseudodiverticulum & strictures, etc." R.C. (Mar. 2024)
"Using the soal, trismus scale was helpful. I enjoyed the comprehensive knowledge base, clinical applications, newest data application to patients (case studies)." L.E. (Feb. 2024)
"All was beneficial in this course." L.L. (Jan. 2024)
"The discussion on acute management was beneficial." M.G. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing common problems s/p laryngectomy was helpful. I liked the MBSS pictures." R.S. (Jan. 2024)
"It was beneficial to understand the anatomy and complications that can arise after TL. I liked being able to see the instructor." D.H. (Dec. 2023)
"This entire course was useful. I took it specifically to better understand VFSS with TL and got so much more! Thanks." S.M. (Dec. 2023)
"The topic on laryngectomy was beneficial, and I liked the pictures." S.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Post-operative clinical swallowing assessment information was helpful. The information was concise." T.O. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the various assessments used for evaluating the swallow following complete laryngectomy. Aspiration following laryngectomy was beneficial to discuss." T.B. (Dec. 2023)
"The expectations, treatment, and evaluations were beneficial." S.R. (Dec. 2023)
"The videofluoroscopy information and images were helpful. I enjoyed seeing examples of swallowing issues in radiographic form." S.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing SOAL was beneficial." K.G. (Dec. 2023)
"The anatomy sections were beneficial." C.H. (Nov. 2023)
"I liked the treatment approaches." A.D. (Nov. 2023)
"Administration of SOAL, as well as videographic illustrations, were beneficial." L.M. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing the typical time frames for diet initiation, review of swallowing dysfunction, and ways to treat following TL were beneficial. I liked the video examples and treatment techniques." J.V. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing the potential for pharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia after a total laryngectomy was beneficial. Good information in a relatively short period of time." C.J. (Oct. 2023)
"The surgical variances and clear illustrations were helpful. I enjoyed the clear explanations and rate of information presented." M.G. (Oct. 2023)
"Very informative course in an efficient way. I liked all of it." M.S. (Oct. 2023)
"A great review of the anatomical changes after a total laryngectomy." L.H. (Oct. 2023)
"All topics were beneficial, especially relating to treatment for dysphagia after surgery. I liked the wonderful VFSS images." A.L. (Oct. 2023)
"The dye test for fistula was helpful. I liked the general info of the course." D.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Well-organized course, supported by data." S.C. (Sep. 2023)
"All very helpful information. I liked going over the assessments and treatment." C.L. (Sep. 2023)
Presenter: Joseph Murray, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
This course introduces and reviews FEES as a tool for visualizing, monitoring and treating swallowing function. Guidelines are presented for selecting FEES or videofluoroscopic instrumentation. The learner will understand the equipment used to complete the exam and the steps necessary to gain competency in performance of the exam.... more+
"So many video examples with a good pace of presenters discussion." R.Z. (Aug. 2024)
"All areas of this presentation were helpful - we are starting a FEES program, and this course was wonderful. I liked the ease of navigation and extent of information." M.L. (Aug. 2024)
"The visualization of abnormal swallows was beneficial. So many videos to watch with excellent explanation." L.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Aspiration Rating Scale was helpful. I liked the variety of visuals, real videos of FEES." D.V. (Aug. 2024)
"I am a beginner FEES clinician. The entire course was beneficial. I enjoyed the videos to demonstrate swallowing assessments via FEES vs VF." K.W. (Jun. 2024)
"I enjoyed the case studies and videos of patient Swallow function/Dysfunction." C.G. (Jun. 2024)
"Great course! I can't identify any one part that was most helpful. I liked that I could move slowly and review the EXCELLENT VIDEOS." D.D. (Jun. 2024)
"The Yale Pharyngeal Residue Severity Scale was beneficial. I liked the explanation of imaging, possible deficits and use of direct interventions." L.M. (May 2024)
"Advocating for FEES in our facility. I enjoyed the ease of taking this course. Presenter was very knowledgeable." R.M. (Apr. 2024)
"The FEES procedures and results were beneficial. I enjoyed the videos of actual FEES, and the side-by-side with VFSS and FEES was excellent for learning." P.G. (Mar. 2024)
"This course was easy to understand." C.G. (Mar. 2024)
"The techniques were helpful. I liked the multiple examples." L.E. (Feb. 2024)
"Beneficial topics included credentialing, use of topical anesthetic, standards varying by state, and standards set forth by EU & Canada. I liked the videos." J.S. (Feb. 2024)
"Excellent and well-presented course!! Loved it!" N.D. (Feb. 2024)
"Discussing the abnormal findings was beneficial. I liked everything!" A.A. (Jan. 2024)
“The entire presentation exceeded my expectations. Well done! The presenter is well-versed and extremely knowledgeable - and his delivery was easily understood by the listener. He provided a vast amount of information that was evidence-based. I especially found it helpful that most of the content was cited by reputable authors/journals so that I could review the information he used in this presentation." S.W. (Jan. 2024)
"Interventions/strategies after completion of FEES were beneficial. Informative education for an SLP to provide and implement in the SNF setting." L.E. (Dec. 2023)
"Making inferences from endoscopic findings that can determine the integrity of swallow events. I’ve performed hundreds of videofluoroscopic exams but only a handful of FEES exams. I learned information about swallowing function that was brand new to me. Incredibly valuable course." C.G. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the videos." M.K. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing the FEES process was beneficial. I liked the course clarity and professionalism." E.S. (Nov. 2023)
"The use of studies and conclusions, lidocaine use, ASP-PEN scale practice, and indications for fluoroscopic vs. FEES were beneficial topics. I enjoyed the imaging combined with Dr. Murray's commentary." M.F. (Nov. 2023)
"The visual aids were great with side-by-side Fluoro and FEES." L.T. (Nov. 2023)
"The discussion on FEES vs Videofluoroscopy was beneficial. I liked the videos and review of anatomy." M.T. (Oct. 2023)
"Many videos that illustrated the detection of penetration/aspiration, the Yale Rating Scale for residuals, the detailed instructions on how to evaluate epiglottic inversion, pharyngeal wall constriction, and where to position the scope were all beneficial." J.W. (Oct. 2023)
"The presenter is clearly quite skilled and is an excellent instructor. I appreciate so much the very practical nature of his instruction!" J.W. (Oct. 2023)
"Refreshed and organized information about the swallow." R.C. (Oct. 2023)
"Passing the scope, interpretation of swallow disorders, and the simultaneous views of FEES and VF were very helpful." H.M. (Sep. 2023)
"Viewing the video recordings of the scopes was beneficial." R.K. (Sep. 2023)
"Comparison of VFSS to FEES and how they differ was helpful. I liked the images of the pharynx and larynx." K.C. (Aug. 2023)
"Good, clear explanations. Imaging swallow dysfunction was a beneficial topic. I liked the opportunity to view swallows in both real-time and in slow motion." E.H. (Jul. 2023)
"Excellent information with a clear, slow presentation during anatomy presentations." K.G. (Jun. 2023)
"Every part of this presentation was informative and important. It has been several years since I last completed FEES. I am starting a new job and they want someone to do FEES. It was helpful to review the anatomy so many times and to review each video several times to truly assess the swallow. Loved how many times the speaker reviewed the videos to clearly visualize the swallow." T.F. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the video examples of the FEES exams. I found Dr. Murray's descriptions and analysis very helpful. The outline and chapter format were beneficial to my learning. Having the pdf of the slides was a nice bonus." S.M. (Jun. 2023)
"Placement of the scope and all of the anatomical information was beneficial. I liked the vivid videos and images with detailed information." K.S. (Mar. 2023)
"The overall thoroughness of this course was exceptional. I am an experienced endoscopist but haven't been practicing for some time, and I found this course to be extremely informational. I will recommend this course to new and experienced endoscopists!" M.M. (Feb. 2023)
"Tips on how to interpret images and infer correctly deficits. Clear explanations by Joseph Murray and various videos." F.S. (Feb. 2023)
"Indications of use of FEES vs Fluoroscopy. Course was organized and easy to follow for beginners." L.R. (Jan. 2023)
"The considerations for implementation of FEES, general protocol, and review of the observation period prior to initiation of the exam. I also found the images of the Yale Residue Scale helpful. I appreciated the side by side MBS and FEES views; also, the resources and research studies to clarify findings and engage clinical thinking skills. Very helpful." K.O. (Jan. 2023)
"Detailed views and discussion of swallows. Footage of real swallows and intervention discussion was beneficial." S.W. (Jan. 2023)
"I liked the examples with analysis, indications for choosing FEES, and visual examples with instructor describing." L.S. (Dec. 2022)
"I enjoyed the side-by-side VFSS/FEES images and the great review of anatomy. I also enjoyed the level of detail and direct applicability to my practice." L.M. (Dec. 2022)
"Dr. Murray is an excellent presenter and his rate of speaking was great to process the more complex information." J.C. (Dec. 2022)
"The instructor was very informative and kept the material interesting and understandable. I liked the discussion of FEES vs MBS - pros and cons." A.K. (Nov. 2022)
"How to infer aspiration during the swallow despite the period of white-out was beneficial. I liked the multiple video examples." C.G. (Nov. 2022)
"All of it was great! We are starting FEES by SLPs in the spring. I liked all of the examples." M.B. (Nov. 2022)
"Video examples were helpful." V.B. (Nov. 2022)
"The imaging swallowing dysfunction section was beneficial to my practice. Lots of examples and videos." S.B. (Oct. 2022)
"I would recommend this course." H.H. (Sept. 2022)
"This is my first introduction to FEES. I liked everything about this course - very helpful!" E.N. (Aug. 2022)
"I found the discussion re: the differences in retention ratings between FEES and VFSS interesting. It will make me consider what retention visualized on VFSS might look like via FEES and vice versa, and consider whether I'd make differing recommendations." R.K. (Aug. 2022)
"Easy to follow and pick up where you left off. Good review of anatomy and physiology with FEES process/protocol." K.C. (Aug. 2022)
"It was well organized with a good balance of research and practical knowledge." R.K. (Aug. 2022)
"Good videos with explanation. The entire presentation was beneficial." E.N. (Aug. 2022)
"I love Joe Murray. Very clear delivery of information. Very easy-to-listen-to voice. Would love to see more continuing ed from him on NSS." K.I. (June 2022)
"Liked the use of patient videos and review of footage w/ narration of anatomic and physiologic findings." R.R. (June 2022)
"Practical applications and in-depth discussion of physiological inferences from exam." M.J. (Mar. 2022)
"I liked the comparison of VFSS to FEES in real time. The course was comprehensive by a highly reputable presenter." A.W. (Feb. 2022)
"I liked all the videos of FEES and anatomy explanations." C.H. (Jan. 2022)
"I liked the discussion about what you can and can't visualize with FEES. Effectiveness of FEES in identifying aspiration events vs. results of VFSS." K.W. (Dec. 2021)
"The presenter is clear and effective in communicating information. I enjoyed being able to replay the footage to review the video more closely." M.B. (Dec. 2021)
"Video examples of FEES instrumentation were great." L.R. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked all of it as I'm trying to start a FEES program. Knowledge of presenter was excellent." L.A. (Dec. 2021)
"The chapter "imaging swallow function and dysfunction" was helpful. Liked that it was online. I could start the course when it suited me and my schedule. And as a non-native English speaker the ability to pause and rewind helped me a lot during the course." F.H. (Dec. 2021)
"Good case studies. Liked the recommendations/interventions of FEES - why it is important in assisting with best practice dysphagia management program." L.E. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the side by side orientations of VFSS and FEES. Rate of information was good, and the visual representations along with verbal representations, and segmented chapters." J.S. (Dec. 2021)
"Good review of the complexity of fees. Liked convenience of an online course." J.H. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked the overall description of FEES and indications for practice. And that I could do on my own time." L.R. (Dec. 2021)
"I liked all of it. One of the best courses I've ever taken on this platform." A.B. (Oct. 2021)
"I enjoyed everything before performing the FEES and how thorough he was in his explanations." Q.L. (May 2021)
“I liked that this course had a lot of actual FEES footage as examples.” C.M. (May 2021)
“Excellent presenter! Very knowledgeable, with excellent visuals to support his teaching. Easy to listen to.” K.M. (Apr. 2021)
“The presentation provided numerous advantages of FEES that are not typically discussed. The visual demonstrations provided to show the benefits of FEES to diagnoses.” D.J. (Apr. 2021)
“All topics were very beneficial to my daily practice as an Acute Care SLP. I particularly enjoyed the side by side comparisons of FEES vs MBS.” A.L. (Feb. 2021)
“I found the discussion of actual procedure completion helpful (ie placement of scope during passage and after entrance). I also found all provided videos in conjunction with lecture very helpful as well.” R.K. (Feb. 2021)
"All of the information was excellent and can be used in my practice. I appreciated the views of the FEES/videos. This has been one of the best online courses I have ever completed." E.A. (Jan 2021)
Presenter: George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
In this presentation, you'll find that aspiration pneumonia might not be exactly what you thought it was. Learn how an evidence-based approach to evaluation and management can reduce risk. Course includes multiple case examples to describe the complex interplay between dysphagia, aspiration, and pneumonia. Most importantly, this course includes practical takeaways that can be used to improve your clinical practice immediately. Course focus is the adult population.... more+
"I liked the practical application of this course." K.C. (Oct. 2024)
"The section that explains about thickened liquids interventions was beneficial. I enjoyed the presentation style and the case studies." M.M. (Sep. 2024)
"The entire lecture was great and adequately paced." M.W. (Sep. 2024)
"Topic on thickened fluids- the risks and benefits of thickened fluids are very clearly explained (Also in total agreement that SLP should discuss the use of thickened fluids even when they are seen to eliminate aspiration on VFS/FEES )." K.N. (Sep. 2024)
"Dysphagia, aspiration pneumonia, assessment, and strategies were all beneficial topics. The course was easy to navigate." L.G. (Sep. 2024)
"The decision trees were helpful. I appreciated the ability to pause the course and resume later." C.R. (Sep. 2024)
"Free water protocol was a beneficial topic. I liked the case studies." A.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Everything was beneficial. I liked the discussion on how to make decisions for clinically ill population." B.W. (Sep. 2024)
"The discussion about questions to ask when assessing and the idea of "Zooming out" to see the big picture was helpful. I appreciated the speaker's thorough knowledge on the subject, clearness with descriptions, examples and visual materials. Case studies were very helpful." L.S. (Aug. 2024)
"Entire course was beneficial. Great graphics and great presentation." E.B. (Aug. 2024)
"Thickened benefits vs thin and assessment were beneficial topics. I also liked the interventions." R.R. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the breakdown of signs of infection and more info about AP in detail." E.B. (Aug. 2024)
"Details regarding pneumonia and discussion regarding dysphagia were beneficial. The course was easy to understand." L.H. (Aug. 2024)
"I appreciate the reminder that non oral means of nutrition do not decrease aspiration or pneumonia risk, and that decreased coughing with thickened liquids does not necessarily mean decreased aspiration. Helpful infographics." A.S. (Jul. 2024)
"All of the topics were helpful. Loved it. I liked that I was able to take it from home and ability to stop at any point." A.H. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial discussing that aspiration does not always cause aspiration pneumonia. I liked the information on basics about pneumonia and research-supported information." S.G. (Jun. 2024)
"Excellent presentation that was well explained and taught." B.P. (Jun. 2024)
"Factoring in everything before determining whether to thicken liquids. Nice visuals and well organized." J.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial discussions included the discussion regarding thickened liquids, discussion regarding PPI/H2 blockers increasing risk for aspiration PNA due to increased bacterial load in stomach acid, and the discussion regarding how chronically abnormal patient positioning can result in CXR noting infiltrate in areas other than lower right lobe." T.R. (Jun. 2024)
"Specific information about the lungs and the microbiome there was beneficial. I liked the thoroughness and the course was easily accessible with information." A.C. (Jun. 2024)
"Beneficial breakdown of various types of PNA and the steps that should be taken to obtain accurate dx if aspiration PNA. I liked the case studies provided." H.B. (May. 2024)
"His presentation was so well organized, it was a great review. This web course should be seen by every graduate student contemplating a career in a medical setting. The presentation was put together well. Slides were informative without too much text on each." J.B. (May. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss the harm thickened liquids may cause. Slides and speaker were easy to follow." A.G. (Apr. 2024)
"Assessment and intervention were beneficial. Direct, specific information and explanations." S.C. (Apr. 2024)
"Interventions were helpful. I liked that the course could be completed in my own time." L.M. (Apr. 2024)
"It was beneficial to discuss the rate of aspiration and the body's ability to tolerate aspirating. I liked the flexibility of taking the course." J.H. (Apr. 2024)
"The information on thickened liquids was beneficial. I enjoyed the discussion of the different types of pneumonia and the case studies." D.H. (Mar. 2024)
"Content relevant to my practice. Discussing free water protocols was helpful." A.M. (Mar. 2024)
"Differential diagnosis and ongoing diagnosis. I liked the presentation. Easy to understand." C.G. (Mar. 2024)
"I enjoyed the practical knowledge. Discussed how aspiration pneumonia is diagnosed." K.P. (Mar. 2024)
"It was beneficial discussing the disadvantages of thickened liquids. Clear powerpoint slides." D.R. (Mar. 2024)
"The intervention was helpful, and I liked the case studies." T.L. (Mar. 2024)
"The presenter is clearly very knowledgeable. Pathogenesis information and understanding the difference between different pneumonias was helpful. The course was split into bitesize sections." H.B. (Mar. 2024)
"The detailed definition and criteria for aspiration pneumonia were beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the examples and detailed explanation of aspiration pneumonia and the potential causes of it." M.V. (Feb. 2024)
"I learned a lot of helpful data/facts that I can use to support my recommendations with staff and pt/family. I did not know starch-based thickeners were worse if aspirated." K.O. (Feb. 2024)
"The presenter presented the info in a clear, organized manner. I liked discussing the updated research and its implications on treatment." L.R. (Feb. 2024)
"Discerning whether or not to recommend thickened liquids was helpful to discuss." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"The portion about intervention was beneficial. I liked the case studies." J.B. (Feb. 2024)
"The strategies to implement day to day were great and will be useful to me." L.S. (Feb. 2024)
"The discussion of the use of PPIs and antacids increasing the risk of aspiration pneumonia was helpful. Good flow, clear and concise, lots of research cited." K.K. (Feb. 2024)
"The 3 criteria for diagnosing pneumonia and charts showing when to recommend an MBSS were beneficial. Also the discussion of people not preferring thickened liquids and risks of aspirating the thickeners. I liked seeing the speaker." D.H. (Feb. 2024)
"Comprehensive review of lung function and pneumonia. Enjoyed the use of case studies to illustrate topic points." K.B. (Jan. 2024)
"Discussing the thickener issue was helpful. I liked the flexible viewing time and pace." W.L. (Jan. 2024)
"More info regarding thickened liquids was beneficial. To the point information." R.C. (Dec. 2023)
"Actually, all of the topics are beneficial for daily practice. I liked that the course was easy to attend." B.A. (Dec. 2023)
"Very well presented course! Extremely well put together and easy to follow. So much useful information. Assessment and risk management were beneficial topics." J.F. (Dec. 2023)
"The water protocol research was beneficial. I liked the case studies." C.V. (Dec. 2023)
"Discussing aspiration pneumonitis vs. aspiration pneumonia vs. ventilator-associated aspiration pneumonia was beneficial. I really liked the idea of 'small baby steps and inching forward' for our medically complex patients. The material was presented in a way that was easy to understand." V.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Thin vs thick liquids. Straight forward course, easy to understand, and relevant to daily practice." J.B. (Dec. 2023)
"Very comprehensive and easy to follow course. I liked the thought-provoking grey areas of dysphagia diagnostics." S.C. (Dec. 2023)
"The pathophysiology of pna and timeline for developing aspiration pna were beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the presentation style and repetition of key points for educating the medical team." K.F. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked the discussions on the resilience of our lungs, the diagnostic protocol of aspiration pneumonia, and to be mindful that it can sometimes be overdiagnosed. The PowerPoint presentations were excellent, and George was very good." R.M. (Dec. 2023)
"Functional information. Beneficial discussions of water and ice chip protocol." J.W. (Dec. 2023)
"Actually, every topic in the course either 1) confirmed and backed up with research information that I already use daily or 2) synthesized very important new information for me to use every day. The pace, explanation of terminology, and synthesis of information with easy-to-understand research examples were all super helpful. The case studies were on-point for explaining his information, too." G.S. (Dec. 2023)
"I enjoyed the discussion on the interventions and how to have genuine conversations with patients as to why to use thickened liquids for short periods of time to aid in their improvement." R.J. (Nov. 2023)
"The over-reactivity of our profession to clinical signs of aspiration was a beneficial topic. I liked the algorithms to intervention." K.G. (Nov. 2023)
"Water and ice protocols were beneficial topics. I liked the discussion on how most patients do not like thickened liquids and interventions for such." M.G. (Nov. 2023)
"Discussing the difference between Aspiration pneumonia and other types of pneumonia and the benefits and downsides of thickener were beneficial." R.B. (Nov. 2023)
"Clear, concise presentation of information. I enjoyed the comparison of information related to the use of thin versus thickened liquids." J.M. (Nov. 2023)
"The decision-making diagrams and encouragement to look at the big picture were helpful. I liked the ease of taking this course and the use of a viewable speaker while having slides." M.G. (Nov. 2023)
"Applicable to my long term care setting." K.B. (Nov. 2023)
"Assessing the whole picture. I liked the case studies." M.V. (Nov. 2023)
"Reviewed ways to help manage aspiration pneumonia and how to care for our patients most effectively. I liked the speaker's passion for this topic and population." E.B. (Oct. 2023)
"My bedside evaluations and chart reviews are more accurate after this course. The presenter was most knowledgeable." K.D. (Oct. 2023)
"Discussing thin vs nectar thick liquids was beneficial." J.H. (Oct. 2023)
"Great examples and clear presentation of the information. Changes my views and recommendations of aspiration pneumonia." S.H. (Oct. 2023)
"Extremely practical information for the patients I work with daily. I liked the 3 criteria for diagnosis of pneumonia and evaluating the use of thickened liquids." R.J. (Oct. 2023)
"Very informative course with good information. Utilizing case history information when diagnosing aspiration pneumonia was beneficial." M.S. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the clinical relevance. All the various risk factors for developing pneumonia were beneficial." J.R. (Oct. 2023)
"Clear, concise, good pace. I liked the thickened liquid discussion." R.W. (Oct. 2023)
"Excellent instruction. I liked all of it." S.E. (Oct. 2023)
"The speaker was clear and engaging. I liked the assessment and treatment information." N.D. (Oct. 2023)
"Research based. Practical application." A.C. (Oct. 2023)
"Well organized. Easy to follow. Great review." J.T. (Oct. 2023)
"Learning other causes of Aspiration Pneumonia other than dysphagia. I liked the info about contributing factors." D.B. (Oct. 2023)
"Oral hygiene/oral bacteria (I did not know about increased oral health risks for people with diabetes!), risks for thickened liquids & thickened liquid properties, and stages of PNA were all beneficial topics. Cited articles. There were a number that I was not aware of, and I can't wait to read them! I also appreciate the teaching method. There was a re-visiting of previously presented materials that helped to reinforce learning." E.K. (Oct. 2023)
"Well organized. Easy to follow." J.T. (Oct. 2023)
"Discussing the criteria for pneumonia and reinforcing that aspiration does not always equate to aspiration pneumonia." A.R. (Sep. 2023)
"It was beneficial to discuss the causes of aspiration pneumonia and that certain liquids may increase the chance of developing pneumonia more than others." D.L. (Sep. 2023)
"Easy to follow and practical course. Holistic approach to determining aspiration pneumonia." S.C. (Sep. 2023)
"Wonderful speaker. Differentiated community acquired vs health care environment. Delightful course!" J.S. (Sep. 2023)
"Functional information including standardized assessment tools and detailed descriptions of Free Water / Ice Chip Protocols. I liked the holistic theme of this course." T.W. (Sep. 2023)
"This course was excellent. I liked the way the course was organized. I liked seeing the presenter during the presentation." M.T. (Sep. 2023)
"Discussing high vs low risk patients was beneficial. I liked how this course talked about clinical use of the information." R.S. (Sep. 2023)
"This material should be required in the training of all SLPs. I appreciated the "bigger picture" perspective and in my 21 years of experience with critically ill hospital patients, I found most of the points on target. I had never thought about the effects that thickened liquids might have on medication absorption. The course information was real world, well-supported and commiserate with my own experiences." C.W. (Sep. 2023)
"The entire course was excellent! Everything was of benefit to my clinical practice. I had not heard of this presenter prior to taking this course. He is an excellent instructor." H.S. (Sep. 2023)
"I appreciated the entirety of this discussion. I liked the visuals and the notes." M.F. (Sep. 2023)
"The course was applicable to my job. I liked the case examples." E.D. (Sep. 2023)
"All of the content will be beneficial. Great explanations and visual supports/handouts." K.P. (Sep. 2023)
"Discussing the risks of aspiration pneumonia was beneficial. I liked the information related to best ways to assess risk." P.B. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the information regarding water protocol. And all of the case studies." K.C. (Aug. 2023)
"I have a better understanding now of aspiration. The entire course was very informative and practical." J.S. (Aug. 2023)
"I enjoyed all of the course. Good information and graphics." E.N. (Aug. 2023)
"Concise, good speaker, good slides. I liked the discussion of thick versus thin liquids." L.S. (Aug. 2023)
"It was beneficial to discuss the differential diagnoses of pneumonia and the pathogenesis of pneumonia in general. I liked the amount of information presented on each slide and the incorporation of case studies." E.V. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the specific information to describe AP, the thoughts about considering the whole person and overall picture and not just dysphagia concerns and results, and the intervention suggestions and considerations. This course presented clear and complete information, and also charts and examples to really help us consider the best recommendations based on the individual patient." J.S. (Aug. 2023)
"The consideration of reflux in assessment was beneficial. I liked the direct information." K.D. (Aug. 2023)
"It was beneficial to understand pna more specifically the role of thickener and issues in the decision-making process. I liked that the case studies were to the point about dysphagia/asp pna." C.P. (Jul. 2023)
"This course was informative and useful. I liked the discussions around bedside swallow assessment and difficulties of assessment." H.C. (Jul. 2023)
"Very informative and helpful in long-term care practice as well as for acute rehab setting. It was beneficial to discuss diet texture choices in relation to comorbidities." T.H. (Jul. 2023)
"This course was absolutely fantastic! I liked all of it!" L.D. (Jul. 2023)
"Discussing the difference between community and hospital infection of patients was beneficial. And how a normal breather protects their lungs." C.T. (Jul. 2023)
"Pros and cons of the use of thickened liquids was a beneficial topic. I liked the course organization." D.H. (Jul. 2023)
"The case studies were very interesting and most helpful. It was beneficial differentiating between the different types of pneumonia. The handout was very easy to follow, and the speaker was very clear. The content was extremely helpful." L.H. (Jul. 2023)
"Nice graphics and good case studies." J.A. (Jul. 2023)
Presenter: Claudia Doan, MS, CCC-SLP
This fun, interactive, and evidence-based course is designed to help school-age children internalize lessons taught in speech therapy and generalize them to real-life communication situations. Learn treatment approaches to meet the needs of older students in the areas of articulation, vocabulary and written expression. Presented in detail will be highly engaging and easy-to-implement experiential, speech-language therapy lessons.... more+
"Tying goals to student’s interests and current and future employment goals was a beneficial topic. I liked that the course addressed older students." A.O. (Sep. 2024)
"A wealth of functional and relevant goals and strategies as well as tools were helpful and added to my previous knowledge. Relevant and easily absorbed information that could be put into practice right away." T.H. (Aug. 2024)
"I found the speech-language areas specifically outlined for older students to be the most beneficial for my daily practice. I really like how comprehensive it is in 90 minutes." H.W. (Aug. 2024)
"Family/caregiver support was beneficial. The course was clear and concise." C.P. (Jul. 2024)
"The different ways to generalize and reteach skills learned in earlier years were beneficial. I liked all the information pertaining to "big kids"." A.R. (Jul. 2024)
"Intervention discussion was beneficial and all topics were important. I liked the provided information and strategies that I can use and share with my teachers and parents." G.S. (Jul. 2024)
"Therapeutic intervention and language development were helpful to discuss. I liked the amazing visuals!" A.G. (Jun. 2024)
"The graph which shows how the use of play-based therapy activities can be incorporated into your therapy sessions with older students. I liked the chart that references teaching self-advocacy, The 3 R tip chart, and discussion on steps for understanding the importance of building trust and rapport with your students." T.M. (Jun. 2024)
"Discussion about self-advocacy was helpful. Very organized and accessible instruction on what to prioritize and target with older children." C.H. (Jun. 2024)
"The second window of neuroplasticity, play-based therapy, self-advocacy for older students, and recommendations for the families were all beneficial topics. The course was very clear and practical and highlighted the big takeaways." S.C. (Jun. 2024)
"The goal writing and vocab tied to jobs were helpful. Good practical skills for my older case load." C.S. (Jun. 2024)
"The information was helpful; specifically, topic on tier 2 vocabulary and on roots of words was beneficial." E.P. (Jun. 2024)
"All of the information was beneficial, and I liked the examples." S.B. (May 2024)
"Metalinguistics was a helpful topic. I enjoyed the online format." J.A. (May 2024)
"All the information was beneficial. Mainly real strategies and steps for working with older children. I enjoyed the real-life examples and suggestions." D.V. (May 2024)
"Such a great course! The information was so relevant and interesting! Loved it! The speaker was informative and I learned so much about older children. Great ideas for speech therapy!" L.X. (May 2024)
"Excellent points for working with older clients." N.D. (Apr. 2024)
"The vocabulary instruction was beneficial. I liked the go at your own pace model." J.B. (Mar. 2024)
"I liked discussing self-advocacy. Very useful/relevant information for SLPs working with older students." D.N. (Mar. 2024)
"Self-advocacy, goal setting collaboratively, and supporting their writing were beneficial topics. The presenter was fantastic - super clear and concise and only provided relevant information." K.W. (Mar. 2024)
"Practical recommendations regarding therapy. Good length, specific recommendations for therapy." C.P. (Mar. 2024)
"Beneficial intervention considerations for older students. Practical learning and use of practical examples." S.D. (Feb. 2024)
"Loved the real-world examples and how to connect goals with real-world skills. Liked the pacing and the unique therapy ideas." A.P. (Feb. 2024)
"All of this course was informative." A.K. (Feb. 2024)
"I found discussions helpful particularly on effective therapeutic approaches for older children, with numerous suggestions for activities to engage in to build language through dramatic, constructive and exploratory play. I was also quite interested in what researchers were recommending for vocabulary instruction with older students and activities for optimal development. The use of functional life skills information on how caregivers and families can be supportive of the older child in the home environment was particularly informative." C.F. (Dec. 2023)
"I liked how this course was designed and organized. The speaker was practical in her approach to the topic, defining terms, acknowledging different aspects of an older student's life (where they are at) and how that may influence language therapy effectiveness. I thought the Summary of Key Points at the end was a good reminder for future perusal." C.F. (Dec. 2023)
"The information about MLU and the grammar knowledge of older students will be helpful. Also, learning a new way of looking at writing goals for older students is helpful. I love that this course is geared toward the older students and what they should be able to do and what they really need to focus on learning." A.B. (Dec. 2023)
"I loved the ideas provided! The discussion on the education of staff and parents was helpful." A.S. (Dec. 2023)
"Applicable and functional information. Working with families to encourage generalization was a beneficial topic." M.H. (Dec. 2023)
"I appreciated the play-based approaches that can be used with older students. All of it was very informative. The family education suggestions were helpful." H.R. (Dec. 2023)
"Intervention and tools. I liked all of the examples especially for goal writing." T.J. (Dec. 2023)
"All of the information provided was extremely helpful, especially the intervention part." C.S. (Nov. 2023)
"The play-based therapy adjustment, motivational, self-advocacy, and vocabulary instruction ideas and sequences were helpful topics. I liked the content, rate, and sequence of information presented." J.M. (Oct. 2023)
"Practical and realistic examples of treatment techniques. The visual charts were excellent, specific, detailed, and not overwhelming!" R.F. (Oct. 2023)
"I liked the dramatic play for my ASD students. And the organized graphics with dates of research." L.D. (Oct. 2023)
"Lots of easy-to-implement ideas. I am new to high schoolers and was looking for therapy approaches. I liked all of this course." A.A. (Sep. 2023)
"Course organization and information was very clear. I liked the discussion that you need to make your therapy as functional and personal as it allows." K.H. (Sep. 2023)
"I liked the interventions and the research." K.M. (Sep. 2023)
"Very organized course with lots of practical suggestions. The confirmation of why skills such as sequencing and understanding morphology was helpful." A.S. (Aug. 2023)
"I liked the intervention suggestions and the many examples that were provided. Excellent course." B.P. (Aug. 2023)
"Each of the three areas discussed contained valuable information. I liked the discussion of therapy techniques, of course." M.L. (Jul. 2023)
"Clear and practical information. I liked the review of language development in youth and practical ideas to support students and families." O.Z. (Jul. 2023)
"Lots of helpful information about how older students learn and how to relate to them. I liked the tips on teaching vocabulary and articulation." M.K. (Jul. 2023)
"Concrete, practical strategies. Clearly expressed with useful visuals, references to research, and best practices. I liked the overview of language development in older students, as well as the intervention tips." A.K. (Jul. 2023)
"The carryover activities and ways to educate and support parents and teachers were beneficial. I liked that the therapy intervention was backed by research. Nice course organization." D.H. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the therapy suggestions to use immediately. And how to help the older student learn skills that are more meaningful in their life." D.G. (Jun. 2023)
"I loved the opportunity to reflect on personal and hands-on goals that can be used with students - fundraising, volunteering, school clubs, etc. This course was organized and broken down easily for understanding and learning!!" W.R. (Jun. 2023)
"This course was functional. I liked the play therapy techniques and self-advocacy strategies." S.S. (Jun. 2023)
"New therapy ideas to use with older students." S.H. (Jun. 2023)
"Building rapport with students, vocabulary development, and how to make it most applicable for older students to generalize the information and skills they learn/practice in speech therapy." A.P. (Jun. 2023)
"I liked the therapy activities, and the advice to give to parents to work on language skills and describe how language skills will affect their child in everyday life. The provided slides were beneficial." J.W. (Jun. 2023)
"These are all interventions that I can easily use. The specific interventions to use with older students were creative." D.B. (May 2023)
"I liked the strategies and tips for therapy. The information regarding the use of tier 2 vocabulary was beneficial." A.K. (May 2023)
Presenter: Teresa Roberts, EdD, CCC-SLP
This course will provide an overview of ethical decision-making models in relation to cultural factors, compassion fatigue and burnout related to work stressors. Ethical decision-making will be examined through the lens of self-reflective practices. Resources for navigating compassion fatigue and burnout will be provided. Content is applicable for SLPs working with both adult and pediatric populations.... more+
"I was very much interested in the discussion of burnout. The speaker was engaging and easy to listen to." K.W. (Oct. 2024)
"Strategies to avoid burnout were beneficial. Excellent presenter, focused on a topic not often appreciated - heavy workload and responsibilities." C.H. (Oct. 2024)
"The course was easy to listen to, and the information was stated clearly." C.R. (Sep. 2024)
"It's reassuring to hear that job expectations and demand are seen in other places as well. It is always nice to be appreciated and valued. The content was easy to follow and relate to." A.T. (Sep. 2024)
"I enjoyed the discussions on burnout and quiet quitting. The course was easily relatable and easy to follow with the presenter." A.H. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing the different aspects of ethical decision making was beneficial. Good handouts." J.S. (Sep. 2024)
"I think we all run the risk of burnout and it is important to understand what it looks like, why it happens, and how to address it. The visuals and explanations were well presented. My favorite thing about this course was the speaker. Her pace was perfect, she was poised, informative, and not distracting." S.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussion around strategies for reflecting and managing stress and burnout was helpful. Thought-provoking questions and helpful resources." M.G. (Sep. 2024)
"Burnout and fight or flight response was beneficial. I liked the discussion of all of the ethical situations." T.K. (Sep. 2024)
"Discussing ways to conquer burnout, the definition of burnout, and the difference between burnout and compassion fatigue was helpful. The speaker was interesting and didn't just read the slides, she provided examples." M.S. (Sep. 2024)
"Burnout section and how to alleviate it was beneficial. The presenter was thorough and gave strategies that I could use." B.M. (Aug. 2024)
"The self-reflective practices of pausing, observing, reflecting, and studying were beneficial. I tend to work without pausing, and this is extremely important. I liked the examples and specific details." J.P. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked the idea of stepping back from the extra stuff to advance and just do a good job with the basic requirements to be able to find better balance and refresh. The speaker was very nice to listen to. She presented the information well." J.F. (Aug. 2024)
"Simple, easy way to look at ethics in our field. Direct and to the point information." A.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I loved the sections on compassion fatigue and burnout. The speaker was very knowledgeable." J.S. (Aug. 2024)
"I was so impressed with this course that I bought the book "The Burnout Challenge" by Maslach and Leiter that was referenced by this speaker. The combination of the book and this course has made a huge difference in how I view my current place of employment. I took this course because I am currently feeling like the "canary in the coal mine" and that my place of employment is the classic "burnout shop" referenced in the book by Maslach and Leiter. Thank you for validating me and my feelings! This course helped me to stop blaming myself and realize how much of a "mismatch" I am for my place of employment." A.H. (Aug. 2024)
"Ways to reduce job burnout. Clear and direct explanations." H.G. (Aug. 2024)
"The recommended article and books regarding Quiet Quitting and Burnout & Fatigue were helpful. The presenter was organized and appeared to understand the material in an empathetic manner." K.C. (Aug. 2024)
"This course made me look at things from a different perspective." L.T. (Aug. 2024)
"I thought that increasing awareness of "quiet quitting" as well as specific strategies to combat burnout was helpful, especially seeking out varied responsibilities within the workplace. This course validated some of the ways I have felt in the last 1.5 years as well as gave me some strategies to implement moving forward in my new position. I also like how it incorporated how burnout can impact ethics in our field." C.M. (Aug. 2024)
"It was helpful to discuss how to create changes to avoid making the same mistakes that lead to burnout. The course was clear and concise." K.A. (Aug. 2024)
"Advice on preventing burnout was beneficial. I am now rethinking some things like defining my identity apart from my work." A.R. (Aug. 2024)
"Very concise review of ethics. I liked that she addressed burnout...much needed." C.P. (Aug. 2024)
"I enjoyed hearing about strategies that I can immediately put into practice when faced with decision-making. Acknowledgment of burnout and fatigue with ways to personally protect myself from this negatively impacting my work." E.P. (Aug. 2024)
"I liked discussing the cause of burnout and how it impacts us ethically." L.S. (Jul. 2024)
"Making the attempt to separate how I view myself as a person vs. my work performance. I would like to implement more movement throughout my day at work to reduce stress. The course was well organized and covered each step in ethical decision-making using examples and clear/concise explanations." A.M. (Jul. 2024)
"I liked discussing how to evaluate yourself if you feel overwhelmed." J.M. (Jul. 2024)
"Specifically, how burnout is defined as being related to your work/career was beneficial. I liked the course pace." P.W. (Jul. 2024)
"Discussion of burnout factors and how to help. Nice review." A.H. (Jul. 2024)
"Strategies for addressing burnout were helpful. I liked learning about burnout vs compassion fatigue." T.K. (Jul. 2024)
"Burnout and compassion fatigue were helpful topics. The course was very