"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)

"Discussion of whether or not to use PAS scores in reports was beneficial. I liked the tent analogy for VF's." A.J. (May. 2023)

"This course went into depth of anatomy on the VFSS. The video examples of PAS were beneficial." T.P. (May. 2023)

"I benefited from review of the anatomical structures visible via MBS images. I liked the various examples of each PAS score." M.M. (May. 2023)

"How to use the PAS in my evaluation and reports was beneficial. It's all about judgment and nuances." C.T. (May. 2023)

"This was fantastic!! Defining the PAS and pairing it with the anatomy was great. Presenter's speaking manner was engaging and informative." L.D. (May. 2023)

"Anatomy and landmarks were beneficial! I liked learning how to comprehensively use the PAS score." R.P. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the anatomical examples, the descriptions of PA scores, format to describing these, and patterns in reports was useful. I liked the interaction from the presenter - highlighting/drawing on slides whilst talking. The visual elements were clear and useful - diagrams and anatomical images, etc." T.K. (Mar. 2023)

"It was beneficial to review anatomy on MBSS, so when reading reports or viewing the videofluoroscopy, I am more clear on what I am observing. I liked the videos and anatomy pictures as I am a visual learner." B.G. (Mar. 2023)

"The whole course was very informative and easy to follow along! It will help standardize how we rank scores during MBSS." K.V. (Mar. 2023)

"I always love learning from Dr. Coyle. I liked the penned-in examples he provided. Anatomical landmarks were beneficial." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the expertise of the presenter, and the visual material was clear and helpful. Some anatomical notions and vocabulary that have been clarified in my mind were beneficial as well as the research results about what's normal in swallowing and how to judge PAS when the cough is NOT spontaneous." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Course was to the point. I liked the anatomy review and the understanding to not use the score as a descriptor number, but to use the number as a reference for myself to develop descriptions of the patient’s swallow." J.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Review of anatomy and practice videos were beneficial." J.V. (Mar. 2023)

"The presenter was thorough and clear. I enjoyed the presentation. The use of the PAS and the discussion about how it was developed was interesting. I also liked how the study gave us a perspective of the normal PAS scores." L.S. (Mar. 2023)

"I feel after watching this course that I can immediately apply it in therapy today. Can easily bridge the research-to-clinical practice gap with this knowledge." H.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Liked viewing VFSS and the application to report writing. Many examples and thorough explanations of landmarks." S.G. (Mar. 2023)

"All of this content is beneficial to my practice." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Learned ways to use PENASP scale in practice." R.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the review of the anatomy with where to look for deep and shallow penetration." S.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Concise information. Using PAS scores to determine a pattern." M.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Scoring parameters and clinical judgment/reasoning of results were beneficial. The presentation used alternate references to anatomical structures facilitating greater comprehension." D.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's clear presentation style and specificity of examples. Discussion about how to score the PAS and use descriptions, not necessarily scores." C.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Importance of identifying and describing patterns in airway invasion characterized by frequency, depth, residue, and patient response. Review of anatomical landmarks and limitation on x-ray." D.Z. (Feb. 2023)

"Further discussion of anatomy/physiology, explanations of valid ways to interpret the data. I thought the course was nicely paced and organized." E.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Anatomical boundaries for judgement of P/A scores. Discussion of identification and use of anatomical structures to aid PAS score decisions was beneficial." R.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Using anatomical landmarks to determine PAS score." T.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Highly relevant to my practice and will be utilized daily." J.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Good clarity and standardization. I liked the detailed identification of anatomical markers in identifying aspiration/penetration and the functional application to diagnosing and treating dysphagia. Many times other clinicians assume everyone is able to identify these things as they have been doing it for years, but when learning from several mentors at a time, it can become a gray area as to how things are interpreted." J.N. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the videos showing what each score would look like." L.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Course was extremely thorough and very well laid out. I liked the review of the anatomy to discuss the differences between deep laryngeal penetration and aspiration." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Coyle was very organized, had a nice calm presentation and with good examples." P.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the anatomical structures (refresher) during MBSS. Appropriate use of PAS. Presented well." R.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent speaker; enjoyable to listen to. Anatomical landmarks used in scoring the PAS were beneficial. I liked the pace of the presentation; speaker was very thorough." S.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I have been waiting for this course since I started doing videofluoroscopy!" A.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Loved the critical thinking and how to use PAS scale scores in clinical practice versus research. Anything that Dr. Coyle presents is wonderful. He is a talented speaker and makes complex information digestible." J.K. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning the development and functional use of the scale was beneficial. I find all of James Coyle's courses to be practical and applicable to daily practice and interventions." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning proper way to use the tool, nuances to ensure accuracy of scoring. Speaker was knowledgeable and engaging." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Anatomy review was beneficial. I liked the video examples and explanations." H.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The discussion of what the borders are to count the bolus as being penetrated or aspirated was beneficial. I liked the sample narrative to show how the scores should be summarized. I liked how specific course was and how immediately the information/methods could be utilized. I liked that it went into detail with all the anatomy which is absolutely necessary to accurately score for the PA scale." K.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Good clarity of information presented." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The whole thing: this was a very clear, well-organized course. We don't use the scale at my place of work, but it is occasionally used in hospital charts I have seen and this is an excellent explanation of the chart. I loved the video examples of each score, and "woahed" out loud to see the number 6 video example." C.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the refresher on the anatomy portions! I like that this course went through how the PAS was created and reason for it. We use PAS in our MBSS notes, but no one has had any further education on it, so I wasn't sure if we were even using it correctly!" M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Gained a better understanding of what to expect from a neurotypical infant to better understand differences. Self-paced VFSS. I appreciated that I could watch the videos multiple times to ensure I saw all that I needed to." L.B. (May. 2023)

"Everything was very informative and allowed me to compare practices at my hospital. I liked the format of this course. It was engaging and easy to pick back up when breaks were needed." Y.M. (May. 2023)

"The practice with the recorded swallow studies was beneficial. I liked the way course was broken into sections and the wording/feedback of the recorded swallow studies." K.R. (May. 2023)

"I am currently being trained to perform inpatient VFSS at my acute care facility. The checklist of signs and physiologic findings will be very helpful for my daily practice. I liked the checklist, and the self-guided video studies." T.R. (May. 2023)

"I appreciated that recommendations were included with each self-study VFSS. I liked the self-study VFSS section." A.D. (May. 2023)

"Review of findings, interpretation, and recommendations during case studies were beneficial." E.I. (May. 2023)

"The case studies and associated videos were most enlightening across the board." W.F. (May. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of what VFSS is and is not, and the examples of helpful report descriptions. The videos and case studies were beneficial." E.T. (May. 2023)

"Joan is the key in this course. Her knowledge is priceless. I liked the organization and ample real-life examples." J.K. (May. 2023)

"Neural anatomy and pharyngeal swallowing findings and interpretation were beneficial." S.F. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of VFSS in relation to pediatrics was beneficial - I currently perform adult studies, and it was helpful to learn the technicalities. I liked the case studies to review at the end - solidifies the information learned." H.B. (Apr. 2023)

"The format for efficiency and thoroughness will be applied to my future reports. I liked the functional MBS videos with audio and documentation." R.S. (Apr. 2023)

"Actual video of VFSS and interpretation was beneficial. I liked the many video examples which helped visualize structures and the sequence of swallow." N.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I appreciated the copious information to begin my journey with VFSS in the pediatric populations. I have extensive adult VFSS experience, so the contrasts of VFSS to pediatric were beneficial. I enjoyed the large amount of video examples with explanations for exposure to various anatomical and functional things I may encounter. I enjoyed the variety of patients and disorders that we were able to view." R.L. (Apr. 2023)

"The anatomic and physiologic differences between pediatric and adult patients were beneficial. I liked the examples of VFSS." E.H. (Apr. 2023)

"I found the case studies most helpful in learning. I liked the course format of both lectured material, as well as self-study material." C.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I currently work in pediatrics and complete instrumental evaluation, so this course was a great overview of the procedure and how best to describe findings and recommendations. I liked having the instructor talk through the video examples and discuss how she would describe her findings." A.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Interpretation of the VFSS and implication to recommendations. I liked the mix of videos and case studies." N.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Dr. Arvedson's expertise in interpreting findings was extremely helpful; what she would consider normal vs. delay, recommendations she would make and a rationale for them. Good pace, great information, good sequence for presentation of information. The case studies with interpretation are really beneficial to have." P.T. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the case studies. The explanations and real-life discussions were beneficial." T.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Relevant information that is easily applied to practice. Overview of anatomy as well as case studies were beneficial." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Interpretation and recommendations for treatment planning. I liked the ability to work through case studies and check my work." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Reassuring that I am doing the right thing when making decisions about when to continue some small p.o. trials with aspirators if medically stable. I liked being able to do course on my own time." E.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the review of anatomy/physiology and all the case studies." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the self study portion that allowed me to make my own conclusions and then compare to the presenter's. And the explanations on how to best characterize swallows in a chart." J.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I loved everything about this course! The most beneficial topics to me were: educating me about the correct terminology use, sample VFSS reports and videos, understanding VFSS findings, etc. I loved the case studies and sample reports." A.F. (Feb. 2023)

"The lectures and videos were great." G.M. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. I liked the video case studies to work through." B.L. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the flexibility of self-study." A.A. (Feb. 2023)

"This course will lead to real, immediate changes in my practice. Liked the case studies with documentation examples - amazing!" M.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Joan, you're a star. Well presented. Honest and critical. I liked the videos - I love when a speaker presents a case study, from how they picked up the file to how they transferred the child back to community." A.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Knowledge that I can apply tomorrow when returning to work. Very practical and functional. I've spent almost 30 years performing MBSS daily on adults. I found this lecture on the A&P differences between adults and children very helpful." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Decision making and findings. Notes that accompanied the VFSS studies were really helpful." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the review of anatomy and watching the videos." T.K. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the self guided section with the videos of the interpretation and results. Helped me to see better what was occurring during the VFSS, what the results mean, and if my recommendations matched. I enjoyed the information in the lecture in combination with the self guided section to help apply what was learned." L.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Arvedson is enjoyable to listen to and extremely knowledgeable about this subject. She shares her experiences in clinical practice, proving her competence in the subject matter." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I work with preschool children in a school setting who have feeding problems, and while I do not perform or interpret VFSS, it was very interesting to observe the videos and consider the treatment/management decisions. It was all very interesting and observing case studies was most interesting." S.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussion regarding procedural guidelines for improving pediatric compliance during VFSS was beneficial. I liked the videos." K.A. (Dec. 2022)

"The lecture was extremely informative as well as all the practice VFSS videos. In general, an amazing class! I liked the template and example reports." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The infant feeding information and examples were beneficial." L.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Defining and discussing specific components of the swallow was a really helpful part of this course. Self-study section was helpful for direct application of information as well." C.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Good video/case presentations." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the videos with interpretation and findings." A.L. (Dec. 2022)

"The videos and slides are great tools for enhancing learning. For the VFSS self-guided section, I really appreciate that the cases are varied when it comes to patient age and diagnoses." N.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Survey results and dysphagia prevalence were beneficial topics. I liked the course duration and complexity." D.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The discussion of the prevalence of OSA in patients with Dysphagia and information about neurological changes in patients with OSA was beneficial. I liked the format of the course and appreciated the amount of literature review." J.S. (May. 2023)

"The correlation between airway changes and most common deficits was beneficial. This course definitely stimulated thoughts linked to dysphagia." A.M. (May. 2023)

"Discussing the additional health issues associated with OSA was beneficial." J.T. (May. 2023)

"I liked that there were 2 instructors. This course was organized, backed up by research, and very informative. Discussing that patients with OSA should be screened for possible swallowing problems was beneficial." K.S. (May. 2023)

"I found it interesting that so many SLPs were aware of the correlation between OSA and Dysphagia. I had never heard of the correlation of OSA and neurological disease." P.R. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the straightforward presentation style. The general info was beneficial." S.F. (Mar. 2023)

"All very good info. Learning the relative high co-occurrence of dysphagia and OSA and ways to treat." S.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Lots of information presented in a quick course! Understanding of the mechanism of OSA, and co-occurrence of OSA and dysphagia in neurogenic patient populations." B.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Good level of detail. Understanding OSA and how it relates to the SLP profession via dysphagia and other co-occurring disorders." S.V. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of OSA and the treatment for OSA." R.K. (Feb. 2023)

"I found the entire discussion beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of course." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Detailed explanation of what OSA is. Short yet cohesive course." J.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Awareness of dysphagia and reflux in OSA was beneficial. I liked the specifics in dysphagia symptoms and treatment." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Reflux and OSA. New information." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Co-occurrence of OSA with other dysphagia causing neurological disease. I liked the visual and audio formats together." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The effects of OSA on swallowing specifically. I liked the handouts." M.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Awareness of the link between dysphagia and apnea. Short and excellent messaging." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was organized well, speakers were generally clear in their presentation and honest in the availability of research that was targeted and conclusive. I also found the charts, graphs and studies were helpful and interesting, contributing to a full presentation." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the incidence of OSA c/ neurogenic disorders. Liked that I could take course at my own pace." A.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Exercises to reduce OSA. I liked the international collaboration." C.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Description of OSA, tests that are used. Liked explanation of respiratory swallow incoordination. Very well organized, presented." B.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Lots of information. Good format." R.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how OSA can lead to dysphagia, and its treatment." S.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Good visual slides accompanied the presentation. I liked the suggestions for oral motor and breathing exercises." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked both presenters who were knowledgeable and engaging. And learning treatment options for OSA." K.I. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning how and possibly why OSA might affect swallowing was beneficial. The knowledge of the presenters and the layout of the presentation made it easy to follow and understand the information." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked learning OSA's relationship to other neuromuscular disorders." S.F. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole presentation was excellent. Liked the oral motor and respiratory exercises." S.P. (Nov. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Presenters were knowledgeable and explained concepts with clarity. Liked learning the connection between OSA and dysphagia." L.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was filled with information that I was not aware of - relationship of OSA to dysphagia." C.J. (Nov. 2022)

"I am most interested in this topic and look forward to the research that follows." C.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Instructors were knowledgeable. I liked all the reviews of research." K.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The topic could be very helpful. I'm really interested in the relationship between OSA and dysphagia." E.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked all of the content. It gave information on a under-studied topic." D.P. (Oct. 2022)

"The therapeutic interventions and identification were beneficial for my practice." D.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I like the treatment ideas from an slp perspective." S.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Good information on the topic in a concise manner. Liked learning the connection between dysphagia and OSA." A.V. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenters were knowledgeable and currently practicing in this area. The information about the unintended strengthening and thickening of upper airway muscles which can occur with OSA was beneficial." J.W. (Sept. 2022)

"New material that I didn't know about - OSA related swallowing disorders." K.N. (Sept. 2022)

"Very easy to follow - well presented - great instructors - research based - interesting and new." L.H. (Sept. 2022)

"Awareness that dysphagia may be present in patients with OSA and the discussion regarding treatment was interesting."  L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The general overall awareness of the impact of OSA on swallowing, and more details toward evaluation and treatment were beneficial for my practice."  A.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Easy to follow course. I liked the screening tool for OSA patients related to dysphagia." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Good research based evidence for treatment of OSA in dysphagia." C.W. (Aug. 2022)

"Good slides. I liked the discussion of related problems, such as stroke and outcomes." C.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The content of this course is not something I encounter on a daily basis, however, it is something to consider and to be aware of. I do work with children who have various structural issues due to diagnoses (DS, etc) and some with very enlarged tonsils etc. It may serve to be useful in helping these children and their families." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the flexibility, brevity, and ease of access." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course content was current and applicable." A.L. (July 2022)

"Discussing the different types of devices was beneficial. I liked the example videos." A.G. (May. 2023)

"Clear delineation of devices and specific purpose. Great literature support." J.S. (May. 2023)

"This course was excellent. I liked the example of the therapist using high-flow nasal cannula and describing what she was feeling as the flow rate was increased. She described what she felt as she swallowed sips of water. Great visual!! This was useful information that will help me as I work in a LTACH. I can use information learned to better educate colleagues and patients/family." S.D. (Apr. 2023)

"Understanding different oxygen therapies and deliveries. I liked the patient case studies and review of evidence." R.P. (Apr. 2023)

"Possible implications of HFNC on swallowing and the need to push for instrumentals in this population. I liked the research review." A.D. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of different types of oxygen devices. And that the course was at my own pace and when I had time." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"The literature review and the impacts of HFNC in patient populations was beneficial. I liked the explicit review of the literature and the quality of the evidence." M.B. (Apr. 2023)

"The information about oxygen settings and the need for instrumental swallowing evaluations was beneficial. I liked the slides and especially the video." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Research showing the implications of HFNC on patients and the percentage of patients with dysphagia requiring diet modifications. Relevant to my practice in the ICU. Slow, clearly presented information allowing more time to process. A good amount of information in a short period of time." N.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Well presented, straightforward, and very clinically relevant. It was beneficial to learn the need for instrumentals on hi flow." A.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Course took complex ideas and broke it into pieces. Great details about the most current research and best practices (EBP). Included background knowledge, basic understanding of air intake/management as they impact dysphagia assessments and treatment models." S.V. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the statistics regarding the percentage of patients on HFNC who ended up with dysphagia diets or findings of silent penetration or aspiration per instrumental swallow evaluation. And comparison of research study results with healthy populations to patient populations." L.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I found this course very helpful to have a better understanding of FIO2 and flow. I liked the presenters." L.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Explanation of the different oxygen devices was beneficial. I liked the explanation of flow vs FI02." R.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Direct application to swallow assessment. Understanding flow rate vs FiO2, timing of assessment, review of literature." R.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The whole course was very applicable to my daily practice. The subject matter was perfect for my needs." K.A. (Jan. 2023)

"This course was convenient. Learning about the clinical implications that increased flow rate has on cognitively impaired individuals who are unable to spontaneously utilize compensatory strategies was beneficial." A.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the supplemental videos of the equipment in use. Currently I work on acute rehab and we see very few patients on FiO2 or HFNC, but, it's relevant for patients who come from acute floors and/or have a history of ARDS, etc. Very useful information to know." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I found the information regarding various respiratory support devices helped me to understand severity of respiratory health and when a clinical swallow assessment was/was not appropriate. I liked learning about devices to assist with respiratory support." E.B. (Dec. 2022)

"All of the information was beneficial. Short and direct." R.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The organization of the subject matter was good. Importance of instrumental evaluation for ALL HFNC patients." O.N. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. Thorough coverage of information with practical application." D.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I found the portion dedicated to decision-making about how and when to proceed with SLP exam to be very beneficial. The video demonstrations were powerful and a very helpful addition to the written and research information." K.C. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it!!!! This should be a required course at the graduate level for those programs trying to focus their programming on Medical Speech Pathology." S.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Good explanation of the different mask types and whether or not they are a barrier to the swallow eval and why. I liked the actual videos and chart summarizing the studies." E.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Knowing the different types from least to most supportive and when to complete a clinical evaluation or not was beneficial information. The course was professional, informative, and sequenced well." V.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I loved the research and the stats. Lots of why and why not. Great rationale." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Good review of current studies. Liked the format of discussion with examples." S.Y. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear descriptions of various oxygen support devices and how they affect swallow studies. Learning when SLP's should consult with respiratory therapists and why." M.T. (Nov. 2022)

"It was a good starter course to understand the basics and gave good information regarding clinical decision making for when to evaluate or not." T.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the video examples. And differentiating between the uses of masks and if swallow evaluation can be performed." B.S. (Oct. 2022)

"Thorough and easy to follow." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning when to evaluate and when not to evaluate was new information for me." D.P. (Oct. 2022)

"The discussion of HVNC and clinical relevance was good." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the review of recent studies and review comparison of FIO2 and Flow. Good use of mixed media - slides, videos." M.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I appreciated the breakdown of different oxygen therapies as well as recommendations for whether bedside swallow evaluation is indicated for each one." M.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the explanation of high vs normal flow and various oxygen applications." M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"I have a better understanding of O2 rates and the definition of terms. I liked that I could stop and start course when I needed." S.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The presentation was clear and well-founded. The slides and videos added to my understanding. Helped me with troubleshooting self-feeding/oral intake issues with patients on HFNC." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos were very informative, the photos of the types of cannulas and masks were helpful. And learning the different types of oxygen deliveries and applications." G.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The case studies, visuals, such as videos and photos, were helpful. The information was clearly presented and explained." E.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Highlighting the need for instrumental swallow evaluation with patients O2 dependent was beneficial." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked how it really made me realize how important the MBS is in this population given 86% needed modified diets. I also thought it was interesting how there really is no obvious "cut off" for flow rate on HFNC given results of research. It was a nice review of the devices and I liked how they discussed what is a likely comparable option to discuss with mask delivery method. I think it will open good conversations with my RTs." J.F. (Aug. 2022)

"Course was easy to follow. Learning to determine which oxygen treatments need to consult with RT prior to initiating swallow evaluation was good." T.R. (July 2022)

"The course is clear and concise. I liked the explanations of various oxygen therapies." W.W. (June 2022)

"Course was very clear. I understand HFNC better and how it relates to dysphagia." J.G. (June 2022)

"The course was very detailed and informative, I recommend it." Y.C. (June 2022)

"Course was convenient and easy to understand. I liked all the topics discussed." K.S. (May 2022)

"I liked the discussion of clinical decision making regarding swallow evaluation of pts on high flow nasal cannula. Important points were reviewed throughout the course." R.P. (May 2022)

"I liked the overview of the different oxygen devices, and the convenience of being able to pause, stop, and come back to the course." K.H. (May 2022)

"It was informative, but not overwhelmingly long. Understanding flow vs. FiO2 and the impacts that the higher rates may have on swallowing was beneficial." A.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Great detail provided to differentiate types of respiratory support, function, and results." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked seeing the video of the clinician swallowing water and describing how it felt differently with swallowing when she had high flow nasal cannula." J.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the description of various oxygen delivery options and the research re: PAS and MBSImP as it relates to oxygen delivery and dysphagia." M.H. (Apr. 2022)

"It was beneficial learning about the different types of oxygen and modes they are delivered and how this will affect my swallow evals." J.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked reviewing different supplemental O2 delivery systems and the literature on HFNC in acute patients – practical information." M.F. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning even those with a normal swallow were impacted by increased flow, leading us to believe that the swallow of impaired patients would be further exacerbated. Well organized and easy to follow course." R.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I gained more perspective on swallow function w/ patients who require supplemental oxygen. I liked the example videos." B.W. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of who is a good candidate for swallow studies based on their oxygen therapy current use or history. I enjoyed the videos shown of the flow on a "healthy" person vs the ones they showed on active patients of theirs." M.V. (Feb. 2022)

"The discussion pointing out FLOW vs FiO2 and what it means for the respiratory status of the pt (work of breathing vs. hypoxia) is beneficial to my daily practice. Loved the hierarchical presentation and discussion of O2 systems. The topics covered including the patient specific determinants and supporting research was so helpful in facilitating critical thinking for managing swallow evals in this population!" G.O. (Feb. 2022)

"Great course all around. Handouts were clear and easy to review." A.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the different types of oxygen delivery and the current research available on HFNC and swallowing evaluations, and learning about the different types of oxygen delivery systems and which present barriers to swallow evals." S.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked all the relevant studies and background knowledge. Excellent handouts and videos." C.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the presentation by the speakers and videos of patients with different examples of the cannulas." A.C. (Jan. 2022)

"Enhanced my critical thinking skills for assessment and intervention demands of respiratory compromised patients." D.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Good flow related to content of presentation." K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I found it beneficial discussing practical recommendations - such as alternate oxygen delivery when someone is placed in a mask. I also thought it was helpful hearing the research initially and at the completion of the session of overall impact on swallow delay, airway protection/closure, etc." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"This course provided up to date research on swallowing assessments for patients using HFNC that was very functional and helpful to the every day clinician." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"Very practical information in the era of covid and increased prevalence of HFNC on my caseload."  L.N. (Nov. 2021)

"Thank you for lots of research from actual source articles."  E.K.F. (Nov. 2021)

"I could fit it into my schedule and take several days to complete course. I also found the subject relevant to what I am seeing in practice right now."  S.J. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the examples of the speakers demonstrating the HFNC. Also liked their examples of patients and their dx and clinical numbers.  The review of respiration and ventilation was beneficial for my daily practice."  L.B. (Nov. 2021)

"Information on when to complete an SLP bedside evaluation with supporting information to provide. Completion of instrumental assessment with all patients on high flow NC no matter what the bedside assessment found. Information about the difference between flow and FIO2. Hierarchy of oxygenation and impacts on SLP evaluation benefit my daily practice.  I liked the video of the impact of high flow on the SLP and her descriptions of what she felt with each increasing flow rate. Review of the literature. Conclusions, although still needing more research, were helpful in confirming and supporting our current practice."  C.W. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked to be able to replay video for an unsure topics for better understanding - can watch videos at anytime and anywhere."  N.R. (Oct. 2021)

"The information was excellent!" E.C. (Oct. 2021)

"Learning the various oxygen therapies was good, and when to conduct a swallowing assessment. I liked going over each specific oxygen therapy, as well as the demonstrations." R.M. (Sept. 2021)

"The presenters provided a clear explanation of all of the devices used to provide respiratory support, how they work and the progression of when these would be used based on severity of respiratory disease. The videos made it more relevant and interesting and explanation of what the high flow is doing and how it is adjusted was very helpful. I also appreciated the case studies describing criteria to look for to determine appropriateness of dysphagia evaluation or treatment." J.B. (Sept. 2021)

"All of the content was interesting, relevant to clinical practice, easy to listen to, and well-paced. The history and controversy were a really helpful background." E.N. (May. 2023)

"Awareness of the importance of considering free water protocol predictors of aspiration pneumonia was a beneficial topic." T.S. (May. 2023)

"Learning that thickened liquids might have a negative effect on certain medications. Good discussion on research and lack thereof on water protocol use, and the effects of dehydration." H.K. (Apr. 2023)

"The speaker was easy to listen to. Discussion of water protocols for pts on thickened liquids was beneficial." R.C. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the research. This course was comprehensive and very easy to follow." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning better implementation of the FWP with my patients. I liked the guidelines from various studies that have implemented the FWP." J.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Good discussion of difficulty of securing conclusive research funding and other resources. I liked the breakdown of course into short videos, ability to speed/slow speaker voice, and rewind 10 seconds." R.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Very clear examples. I liked all of it." K.G. (Feb. 2023)

"The entire presentation was beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of this online course." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Risk factors for aspiration PNA. A clear breakdown of info." A.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Defined appropriate criteria for free water protocols. Plenty of supporting evidence and balanced consideration of the evidence." K.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Liked the open discussion on the topic of allowing patients to have water. Very thorough course." P.L. (Dec. 2022)

"This course had concise information, it had links to respiratory health, predictors of aspiration, and aspiration risks. The education and key factors of establishing a good oral hygiene protocol for staff was beneficial. The time frame was perfect, great information, and all valuable." W.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Being provided with more information related to dehydration and the effects on overall health in the elderly was good. The speaker did a nice job presenting the information at a pace that was easy to follow." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about the risk of aspiration with consumption of tap water and the anatomy of the lungs that allows for the rapid resorption of water. I liked how the video was broken up into smaller portions." S.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The research supporting the need for water protocol was helpful. Patient-focused research with emphasis on quality of life was included in this course." T.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The supporting evidence in this course is beneficial. Learning about reduced intake factors was new knowledge for me and I will be able to discuss with my patients and families. The educational information that I can take back to my patients and families is so valuable." A.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned how to identify patients who are appropriate for implementing free water protocol." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning importance of oral care and the accessibility of the course." V.C. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was interesting." A.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked learning how the FWP can be implemented." D.O. (Oct. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." C.I. (Sept. 2022)

"Good review of the evidence." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"It was nice to have handouts and recommendations with experience. I liked the research information and specific guidelines for the protocols." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Informative course. I liked the research citations." K.R. (July 2022)

"I liked learning about the history of the free water protocol. Course provided good data." C.B. (June 2022)

"I better understand now the research behind Frazier Water Protocol. Course had nice pace, comprehensive review of research with practical application." J.N. (May 2022)

"I liked the considerations for applying course content/research to the acute care setting. Comprehensive review of research available." J.B. (May 2022)

"Solid background info and research citations. I liked the information regarding dehydration." A.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the information on dehydration. Very practical information for outpatient rehab." R.J. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the research presented on water protocols and the actual protocol section as well as history of development." A.J. (Mar. 2022)

"Research based with contraindications for FWP. Super thorough, lots of research included." M.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the functional information for justifying water protocols in the hospital setting." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of evidence-based tips for implementation of a FWP." F.S. (Jan. 2022)

"Easy to understand and follow, the slides matched the presentation. I liked the team approach to the protocol." J.L. (Jan. 2022)

"Details about the protocols relates directly to my daily work. Practical implementation of water protocols." S.B. (Jan. 2022)

"The multitude of research that was discussed was extremely beneficial, as well as the practical application of the research findings." C.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the information on dehydration; how it affects the elderly and gave me ideas to have in-services with facility staff on dehydration and symptoms to look for, as well as possibly establishing a water protocol or hydration protocol." M.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Much needed update for me. Liked all the supportive research that was covered." D.H. (Dec. 2021)

"Information regarding Frazier Water Protocol was helpful as well as recommendations on types of patients to use the FWP with." M.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Guidelines for oral care and the ideas to get staff members on board." E.H. (Nov. 2021)

"Presenter provided quantifiable evidence through longitudinal studies." R.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked speaker's rate of presentation; amount of research shared to support FWP." E.H. (Oct. 2021)

"I like how the content was broken down into sections." K.F. (Sept. 2021)

"The information on medications given with thick liquids and what effects it can have was helpful. I liked that I could take the course at my pace." B.L. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the review of the literature supporting water protocols but also the limitations of the research provided was good. The course was nicely organized." K.C. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the discussion on dysphagia as it relates to Covid virus. The presenter was easy to listen to and knowledgeable." J.P. (Jun. 2023)

"Very informative. I liked all of it." Y.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Covid-19 info was beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"AD and the clinical recommendations were beneficial. It’s a simple yet thorough coverage of information." B.H. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the topic on dysphagia in patients with dementia. Good detail provided." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Great information that was clearly presented. I liked the incorporation of information relative to COVID-19." A.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Consideration of ways that dysphagia contributes to worsening of cognitive and physical function in geriatric populations." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"All areas related to AD, especially in the rehabilitation setting. I liked that there were topics discussed that are not discussed in other courses re: neurological conditions." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's style and the 5 systems of dysphagia." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Specifying the 5 systems of dysphagia and their interactions was beneficial." A.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the expanding role of the SLP in dysphagia treatment was interesting. I liked the explanation of the systems involved with dysphagia." C.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Malnutrition effects - including all of the systems that can be involved." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Good information especially with COVID-19. Very thorough." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The class provided an excellent overview of how discretely connected the systems of dysphagia are. The section on how insurances factor into how hospitals and care centers prioritize patient care was very enlightening!" J.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was very thorough and presented information well." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Great work on the statistics topic." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"All the information related to AD and dementia was good. The course has easy-to-follow slides." K.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the COVID info and all the examples." K.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The layout was easy to follow and the content was very informative and pertinent to the clinical setting." K.C. (Sept. 2022)

"The real clinical examples were good." S.A. (Sept. 2022)

"Her discussion was easy to follow." E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The course covered a range of conditions." M.H. (Sept. 2022)

"The information regarding management of dysphagia in acquired & progressive neurologic conditions was good." B.J. (Sept. 2022)

"The information about the neuroanatomy and physiology involved in the swallow appeared well understood by the presenter and was at an appropriate complexity level for experienced clinicians.  The content about characteristics of dysphagia in particularly populations (e.g., impaired closure of UES in Alzheimer's dementia patients) and the content about recent regulatory changes (e.g., CMS focusing on factors that will reduce re-hospitalization rates) was the most helpful." E.G. (Aug. 2022)

"The flow and format are excellent!" D.M. (Jul. 2022)

"The case studies related to AD patients was beneficial. This is a majority of my caseload. Thorough overview of background info, and clinical application." E.P. (Jun. 2022)

"The use of universal dysphagia screening was good." J.B. (Jun. 2022)

"Speaker's knowledge was good." M.S. (Jun. 2022)

"This course highlighted topics that I deal with on a daily basis when working in a SNF and when working in acute care at a hospital." K.B. (Jun. 2022)

"A lot of this information can also be applied to children with neurological impairments. Very informative and well organized." A.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Loved the different stages for swallowing." D.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Relevant information. Easy to follow and understand." T.M. (May 2022)

"The speaker made the material interesting and related it to everyday practice." R.P. (May 2022)

"I thought the information related to dementia and dysphagia was helpful to know what to expect with these patients. I liked the different examples of different diagnoses and how dysphagia progressed and occurred in each of these diagnoses." J.S. (April 2022)

"The presenter kept my interest, and provided many examples and personal experiences from her practice, which enhanced the total presentation of the course."  J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"It was comprehensive and pertinent to my current place of employment."  R.A. (Dec. 2021)

"Comprehensively, it was helpful to review the systems involved in dysphagia and aspiration risk. This course pointed me, once again, to how important it is to know type and severity of diagnosis and how it related to consideration of the care plan and communication with the family or facility. The handout reinforced the verbal presentation which is helpful for later review of pertinent information."  A.H. (Nov. 2021)

"The outline and presenter helped pace the material."  V.G. (Oct. 2021)

“The information on the relationship between COVID-19 and its association with dysphagia was insightful. It was very informative in how it related to the current pandemic situation.” A.P. (Oct. 2021)

“I found that relating the 5 systems to relevance in treating ALL patients who may present with dysphagia to be very helpful. The course was easy to listen to, good pace, relevant and current info.” V.G. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the consideration of the whole person. I liked the inclusion of Covid-19." H.T. (Sept. 2021)

"Going over dysphagia among dementia patients was most helpful. I liked the realistic presentation." S.T. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the practical implications. The COVID-19 information was most beneficial." G.W. (Sept. 2021)

"The link among the five systems which are interconnected was interesting. The course was easy to follow even for SLPs who are not specialized in the area." R.C. (Aug. 2021)

"Being aware of how dementia can affect dysphagia was a good lesson. The integration of systems and how they interact with or cause dysphagia was interesting." S.M. (Aug. 2021)

"Very current. Great course!" V.B. (Aug. 2021)

"Helpful information on new roles for SLP with the onset of COVID 19, along with patient's that have AD. It was easy to follow and pertinent to my current setting." J.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I found all the presentations interesting." I.C. (Aug. 2021)

"The knowledge and complete presentation regarding Dysphagia and management of it in many disorders was good." P.M. (Aug. 2021)

"Discussing the different types of dementia and how each impacts swallowing will be beneficial to my daily practice. The teacher did not waste any time, and solely focused on the material - since it was online, it could be paused and I could rewind if needed." B.F. (Jul. 2021)

"I am looking to transition from the school-based setting to a medical setting. This course was a help refresher for me.  This course was engaging and informative." K.G. (May 2021)

“The information was timely and applicable to long-term settings.” S.F. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the review of the multiple regions of the brain involved in swallowing. The influence of the pons and medullary coordination for CO2 was insightful. Also, the involvement of regions of the brain affecting memory and how this contributes to dementia-related dysphagia was very interesting.” G.O. (Feb. 2021)

“The information on reducing repeat hospital admissions, connection between cognition and malnutrition was very informative. I liked that it was designed in terms of body systems, which is the way doctors and nurses learn about the disease. When I was in school, the approach was primarily neurological.”  S.N. (Dec. 2020)

“I found it particularly beneficial that the current COVID-19 crisis is discussed. And how it is having a major impact on our profession. It was timely and very relevant. Jeanna Winchester, Ph.D. was an excellent presenter. Very knowledgeable, easy to listen to, and a champion for the profession. Thank you!” K.A. (Dec. 2020)

"I liked the case examples." A.B. (May. 2023)

"The cultural diversity information was beneficial." S.H. (Apr. 2023)

"The ethnographic interview was beneficial. I liked the application of theory through the patient example." K.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Straightforward course, very good and relevant content. Learning continued development of cultural competency was beneficial." A.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Using more than just an interpreter when working with culturally diverse patients." L.G. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the examples provided by presenter of her own experiences." J.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Food culture (the who/what/when/how), the cultural assessment handout, and how to ask questions were beneficial. I liked the personal examples, stories from patients, and the scenario examples." S.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Good information presented on the importance of family cultures affecting the patient's decisions related to the course of dysphagia treatment during their hospitalization. I liked the speaker's vocal presentation and the creativeness in her slide presentation." P.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the food rules. Good case study examples." J.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Greater attention to cultural differences in the area of eating." S.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Hearing the views of the family. Understanding the ethical challenges of this area of concern. Interesting manner of presenting the material." E.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Selecting diet for patients from different cultures. Everything was beneficial." J.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of food rules." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Very informative and directly relatable to my daily work." L.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how to work with people of different cultures." M.M. (Jan. 2023)

"The assessment questions were beneficial. I liked the interactive portions even though independently done online." R.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussions of interplay between cultural values and the assessment and treatment processes was beneficial. I liked the examples of patients from different cultures." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how the presenter used her own 'mistakes' as well as her own 'repairs' as a relatable teaching moment. I liked how the presenter discussed actual clinically relevant cases as a clinician; very relatable." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I really enjoyed all of the aspects of this course and think the content will be very beneficial to my daily practice as a hospital-based SLP. I will definitely use the cultural assessment handout and LiveMocha website frequently in my work!! I found the cultural competence continuum explanation to be very enlightening and informative. I also enjoyed learning about cultural humility and the importance of realizing that this is an ongoing practice that will never be truly "mastered". J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I felt that all of the course work was presented in a helpful way and nicely segued into the discussion at the end about culturally responsive care. I thought the course was concise, but detailed and well-structured." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Examples of how to conduct/questions to ask in an evaluation/treatment to be more culturally competent in the patient's view of dysphagia were beneficial. I liked the specific examples given and the resources provided." M.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Tips on collaborating with interpreters and information on cultural differences were beneficial." C.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The concept of cultural humility was eye-opening - to understand that you can never know everything there is about a particular culture, there are always individual differences. I liked the speaker's ability to reflect on her experiences." S.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the instructor's research and knowledge and description of clinical examples." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the examples of the presenter's experiences." D.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was well organized. Understanding cultural humility was beneficial." P.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear discussion of factors that impact patient responses based on the cultural experience. I liked the resources included such as the website for translation of swallowing terminology specific to a certain country." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Kellyn is an excellent instructor.  I liked her presentation style. She is easy to listen to." D.B. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was well presented. The knowledge of the instructor was exceptional. The handout and pace of the information provided a great learning experience. Learning better awareness of the many facets of interactions with patients with respect to their cultural, religious, and personal view of their health and acceptance of care." T.E. (Nov. 2022)

"The case examples were good. Considerations for utilizing interpreters in the medical setting." M.J. (Nov. 2022)

"This course increased my awareness of cultural diversity and its important role in how I provide care to pretty much all of my patients. I liked the speaker's use of examples and sharing with us ways that she felt she failed and succeeded in providing culturally diverse care." S.J. (Nov. 2022)

"The flexibility of the course was good." B.T. (Oct. 2022)

"The topic of cultural competence was beneficial for my practice." M.V. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was well-organized and relevant. The specific recommendations for improving my practice were beneficial."  D.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Enjoyable to listen to the instructor." S.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." J.O. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the whole course - how to look at cultural diversity, how to assess, what questions to ask." A.P. (July 2022)

"I liked the examples used such as incidental experiences with patients of other cultures." L.M. (July 2022)

"Really loved learning more about the cultural/ethical impact on my clients." C.P. (June 2022)

"Presenter's examples were great. I liked the interview techniques to gain better information with working with CLD patients." M.W. (June 2022)

"All of the presentation was beneficial. Course was easy to follow and very practical." Y.C. (June 2022)

"Learning cultural competence is important. I liked the practicality of the information presented." L.F. (June 2022)

"Great speaker on a very relevant topic, convenient. Liked the interviewing techniques to allow patients to share what is important to them." A.S. (May 2022)

"All of it was great! I really enjoyed the different perspectives presented. Well organized, easy to follow, and applicable to my tx." W.R. (May 2022)

"I liked Dr. Hall's honesty and willingness to critique her performance to help us learn. I liked the suggestions for maximizing interpreter services by meeting before and after the patient interview." M.B. (Apr. 2022)

"The lower level of the power dynamic gave a good outlook in the importance of involving the patient and family in their dysphagia care. It was very relatable and intriguing in topic and examples." K.R. (Apr. 2022)

"The 4 levels of cultural competence were helpful. I liked the examples and resources discussed." P.F. (Apr. 2022)

"It provided me with a new perspective regarding CLD and helped me reflect on my own biases. I liked the examples of patient interactions and how to improve them." J.V. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning about the religious and cultural factors of dysphagia and appropriate conduct when working with interpreters was helpful." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the ease of technology throughout course." K.C. (Feb. 2022)

"Everything was helpful and beneficial. I liked the case studies and presenter's style." L.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the cultural assessment handout." J.K. (Jan. 2022)

"Nice graphics, visuals, and presenter is very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Real life examples and the instructor's openness/willingness to share her journey." J.M. (Dec. 2021)

"The presenter spoke clearly and the slides supported the information. Exercises to examine our own biases were also enlightening." C.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The reminder that it is important to always keep other's point of view in mind based on their culture and experiences that differ from mine. The speaker was very easy to understand. Tone of voice was pleasant." N.R. (Oct. 2021)

"The specific examples of how to be culturally and linguistically sensitive to the patient and their family were beneficial. The slide presentation was presented in order with the presenter's dialogue. Information was presented in a logical order that made sense. Information was provided on where to get additional information in working with the CLD population." D.F. (Sept. 2021)

"Understanding cultural dynamics and their influence in Dysphagia treatment was beneficial. Discussion about individualism-collectivism and high and low power distance cultures and how this influences decision making was good." P.M. (Sept. 2021)

"The course covered more than just food choices." V.B. (Aug. 2021)

"The discussion on conducting a culturally sensitive assessment, and the examples of questions to ask will help my daily practice. I liked that the presenter gave personal examples of what went wrong and what to do differently. I also liked that she included some different values from other cultures with regard to dysphagia, family dynamics, etc." D.W. (Jul. 2021)

"Really thinking about how a culture might affect one's ability to understand swallowing and also poor intakes was great discussion.  I love the use of clinical practice examples." J.J. (Jun. 2021)

"Speaker was engaging. Enjoyed examples from her practice." L.V. (May 2021)

“Great discussion of the complexity of dysphagia tx in general. Great emphasis on the right of the patient to decide to take or leave our suggestions/treatment. New clinicians need to be aware of the patient's ability to make decisions which may not agree with ours.” L.B. (Mar. 2021)

“Excellent cultural humility and practical techniques to incorporate it into our clinical practice.” M.S. (Jan. 2021)

"The presenter did a good job keeping the topic relevant. Discussing how hyper-responsive gags affect children socially as they develop was beneficial." A.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Love the case examples. Clear, concise information. Lots of examples." W.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Gaining a better understanding of the importance of discussing and considering social interactions with individuals struggling with hyper-responsive gag reflex. Understanding the causes of hyper-responsive gag reflex was very helpful." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Quick and informative. I liked how speaker covered sensory needs of the child." E.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I learned how to implement strategies and how it plays into sensory needs." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Material was presented in a way which was easily understood." L.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was clear and easy to understand." E.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Ease of access and self-directed." E.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the case studies. And progression of therapeutic interventions to normalize hyper-responsive gag reflex." S.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The case studies were helpful." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was organized well." C.Z. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the case histories to be beneficial." H.W. (July 2022)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable." M.M. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed the case studies." M.S. (June 2022)

"The discussion about working with a gag reflex in eating therapy was beneficial." P.H. (June 2022)

"The breakdown of steps to include during treatment was very helpful to my practice." S.M. (June 2022)

"I liked the applicability to my caseload." D.Z. (June 2022)

"Good examples and case study discussion. Learning the importance of working in small steps toward larger goals." H.L. (June 2022)

"Hyper-Responsiveness vs Hyper-Sensitivity. This was a very helpful discussion! Informative, concise, and included several case study questions! Very applicable to clinical practice." K.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Her explanation of hyper responsiveness versus hyper sensitivity was great! I will be using that from now on. Also her therapy ideas were awesome!  Great information I hadn't heard before!" E.S. (July 2022)

"I liked the ease of accessing the course. Reinforced some of the sensory techniques I was familiar with." K.W. (Feb. 2022)

"The course was organized very well." R.R. (Dec. 2021)

“I liked the information on how to normalize a hyper-responsive gag reflex. The topic was interesting and relevant, and the presenter was confident, knowledgeable, and engaging.” A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciated her explanation of a gag response, specifically differentiating between normal vs. excessive as well as what terminology to use when describing a child's response to oral stimulation." D.F. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning to use tools to desensitize the gag reflex was beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked the ideas on how to increase textures and new foods."  L.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The way one can use familiar toys to aid in acceptance of oral motor tools was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked everything about the course. Very informative and easy to listen to and follow."  A.V. (Oct. 2021)

"I didn't know much about a gag reflex at all or why some people gag more easily than others. The most interesting part that I learned was about the sense of taste and how bitter is sensed at the back of the tongue near the throat, and that poisons have a bitter taste. So it is as if we were innately made to safeguard against swallowing unsafe things like poison by reacting to the bitter taste and then gagging or spitting it out. So amazing!  My daughters and husband seem to easily gag on certain food textures, but I don't have that problem, so I never really knew why. Now I have a better understanding of why they might have an aversion to certain foods/textures. Very interesting!" A.H. (Sept. 2021)

"This was a good introduction to why the hyperresponsiveness term is important." C.W. (Aug. 2021)

"This course was well organized and well presented. The therapy suggestions of where to start, how fast to proceed, what cues to look for that indicate the child is likely to shut down, and not to focus too much on increasing volume - all very helpful!" H.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I enjoyed the general review on the basics of feeding therapy and important terminology. I loved the case reviews." S.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I learned a lot from this course but particularly her lessons on what terminology to use such as "normalizing" a hyperactive gag and "hyper-responsive" as opposed to "hypersensitive." I will be sure to incorporate these into my daily practices." J.V. (Jul. 2021)

"Taking it slow. Depending on the child you could start with tactile touch on skin or with making small changes in texture are beneficial for my practice." C.S. (Jul. 2021)

“This course provided a systematic approach to determining where to start treatment.” T.B. (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the discussion on how to introduce a variety of textures without sending a patient backward.” H.S. (Jan. 2021)

"This course supported and further provided data to support my clinical approach to diagnosing the presence of, assessing, and treating dysphagia. It provided supportive materials to facilitate communication of POC / nonPOC to MD and other caregivers." B.W. (May 2023)

"Extremely comprehensive course and presented in a tangible manner. I like Dr. Coyle! He is endearing, and his passion of the material is obvious." S.C. (May 2023)

"Information on CXR was beneficial. I liked the speaker's style of presentation." E.M. (May 2023)

"Good speaker, information, and examples. Discussing respiratory and esophageal impacts on swallowing and SLP's role was beneficial." B.E. (May 2023)

"Chest x-ray interpretation was beneficial." S.Q. (May 2023)

"All of it was great. Dr. Coyle is always wonderful and has a great way of making difficult information clear." V.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The Compensatory and Restorative treatment sections were beneficial. I liked the ability to 'dip in and out' of course as time allowed." P.M. (Apr. 2023)

"This course was very realistic and open about what actually occurs and our misconceptions/discomforts about aspiration. The sections focusing on the role of the esophagus and the realities of aspiration were beneficial." A.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The information specific to the imaging relative to dysphagia was beneficial." A.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the updated research information on traditional therapy treatments along with ideas for new treatment methods, including efficacy. The progression of topics was easy to follow." K.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Esophagus material was very beneficial. I liked all course content." R.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Well-explained and very detailed course. Learning the different types of pneumonia and that it is not always caused by aspiration." S.W. (Mar. 2023)

"Very easy-to-follow videos and great examples of respiratory and esophageal disorders. I liked the debunking of non-evidence-based dysphagia treatment approaches and the focus on patient-centered evidence-based practice." M.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Everything! This was the best CEU course I have ever taken! I learned so much and it also confirmed many of my own beliefs and ideas." D.D. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter did a great job at keeping me engaged and interested. Aspiration and linking respiratory function to swallowing and daily practice with reading status and discussing with the medical team." C.P. (Feb. 2023)

"It was great to be able to skip back to clarify points." C.T. (Feb. 2023)

"Interpretation of chest x-rays was beneficial. I liked the lecturer's application of all topics to real-life scenarios." K.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Really most of the content will help me, especially the information about the effects of aging on the respiratory system, types of effusions, esophageal disorders, and respiratory diseases. The course was organized in a way where I could take notes, especially for the less familiar topics of the respiratory system and esophagus." E.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Esophageal disorders and SLP approaches. Loved the background information about pulmonary physiology. I liked the personal experiences described by the speaker." L.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all of the content. Very detailed course." K.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Very thorough with so much research to back up decision-making and treatment plans." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the respiratory portion of this lecture. I implemented it into my practice right away." A.T. (Dec. 2022)

"Well organized. Covered all the medical aspects that are usually only learned once on the job." S.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Pulmonary / respiratory review and discussion. All pertinent information! Excellent course!" L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The entire course was invaluable. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation." G.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Dr. James Coyle's explanations were easily comprehensible. Respiration, digestion, aspiration pneumonia, ICU management." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The ventilation and respiration and info about CHF and COPD were really helpful. The ability to go at my own speed was nice and I re-watched several parts to make sure I had full understanding." S.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The design and progression of the course was perfect. The specific topic I found most beneficial was the background knowledge in the first several presentations that I did not receive at the graduate level and the treatment guidance." K.H. (Dec. 2022)

"This course went through respiratory conditions and how they affect swallowing. This course has a great presenter!" E.W. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it was great and super applicable." H.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the topics of pulmonary, airway, and digestion physiology. The course is easy to get in and out, can preview the test, can take our time, can stop when needed to finish notes, and can go back and listen again to certain info." V.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The detailed knowledge of pulmonary and esophageal physiology was very informative. This course had good pacing and clear explanations." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The entire presentation is so informative and educational. I liked the depth, content, and evidence presented." R.P. (Nov. 2022)

"All of it was beneficial!! The evidence related to treatment methods was especially helpful." N.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Review of respiratory system was helpful. The ability to watch in shorter periods of time was nice." K.W. (Nov. 2022)

"The course content was amazing. Dr. Coyle covered very important medical topics for medical Speech Pathology. Excellent course." O.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the respiration and aspiration-related topics." A.V. (Nov. 2022)

"The esophageal section was beneficial for my daily practice." L.D. (Nov. 2022)

"This was the best online course I have ever taken with Northern Speech. The speaker was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He kept me engaged for the entire duration of the course." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked that I can go back and review the course. Learning how cardiac disorders impact respiratory system." A.F. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning about esophageal anatomy and disorders, how they can affect the pharyngeal phase, what can be done to tx, and how and who to refer to were beneficial to my daily practice. I liked the mix of evidence-based teaching and clinical utility." J.B. (Oct. 2022)

"All sections were helpful in acute rehab." H.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Everything was beneficial for my practice! We do not learn enough about digestive and pulmonary issues and their relation to dysphagia when studying to become an SLP. Several topics were most beneficial: The anatomy relevant to diseases and dysphagia, discussion of evidence-based practice, and what research has to say about the efficacy and efficiency of exercises given to patients with dysphagia." N.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the review of respiration and ventilation, and the digestive system." E.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I couldn't wait to hear more! One of the few CEU classes I've attended where I actually learned something functional. He is a great speaker and teacher." K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Lots of great information." C.I. (Sept. 2022)

"I really appreciated most of the topics from the instant respiration began to be discussed." A.F. (Sept. 2022)

"I like the way the topic has been simplified enough to understand the topic in great depth." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter is engaging and has extensive clinical experience." E.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The understanding of the respiratory and digestive system was good information. I like the presenter's solid knowledge bases, evidence, established links between physio-anatomy and swallowing disorders." S.T. (Sept. 2022)

"The complex information was delivered in a very engaging and user friendly way." S.S. (Aug. 2022)

"ALL of the A and P and evidence are excellent." C.Y. (Aug. 2022)

"Very digestible content."  C.B. (Aug. 2022)

"All of the course was very informative." J.M. (July 2022)

"Speaker is very knowledgeable." E.H. (July 2022)

"I like that I can watch certain sections again." M.L. (July 2022)

"In-depth explanations of medical terms to increase our skill set for medical based practice. Course was very thorough." J.H. (June 2022)

"Enjoyed the content of the entire course. I like the ability to stop and start the course." E.P. (June 2022)

"Consistently clear and comprehensive presentation style, supported by visual illustrations and videos." M.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the content of the entire course." E.K. (June 2022)

"Everything regarding the relationship between respiration and swallowing was beneficial. Dr. Coyle is a great speaker. Very useful information presented in a straightforward manner."  K.I. (June 2022)

"The instructor!! Presented info as a pragmatic clinician/researcher. Truly appreciate Dr. Coyle's extensive knowledge base and ability to convey in such a succinct and memorable fashion." T.S. (June 2022)

"The entire course was informative. Provided a very comprehensive look into how to assess and treat those with dysphagia that are compromised due to pulmonary issues."  L.A. (June 2022)

"The information regarding chest x-rays was valuable in helping me understand how to determine what might be aspiration related." J.B. (May 2022)

"Presenter was very clear and personable." R.C. (May 2022)

"Dr. Coyle was very thorough and explained things in a clear, concise manner. As a clinician who works both in the outpatient setting performing MBS's and FEES, as well as in acute care, I found helpful information in all areas covered. I honestly soaked up every little thing of this course." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated learning how to approach referring physicians so that they will appreciate and trust your input." S.R. (Apr. 2022)

"The additional information regarding chin down posture and its impact on aspiration was beneficial." M.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the section on Dysphagia in the ICU, the depth of the conversations, and how much the presenter went into detail on interventions." B.B. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the knowledge and comfort level of the presenter. It was a lot of material. The presenter was aware of the old theories and pressed the audience to take the journey to explore new possibilities after understanding the basics." V.J. (Mar. 2022)

"The diversity and depth of information in one course was beneficial." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The speaker was clear and kept me interested." I.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the two lectures on compensatory and restorative treatments, and the thoroughness and vast knowledge of the presenter." F.B. (Feb. 2022)

"The presentation of information was well organized and easy to follow. The presenter was excellent and knowledgeable. I love that the course was broken down into sections / separate videos. That made the content easier to get through and it allowed me to view small amounts at a time when I had availability during my work day." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about the language doctors use and interpreting the radiographic studies. Lots of good information about the studies the doctors perform and I developed a better understanding of the radiologists' findings." R.K. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the amount of time spent on each topic. I feel like I learned a lot while being engaged." E.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the entirety of efficacy in treatment methods/modes for dysphagia. Dr. Coyle's presentations are always so interesting and, of course, research-based." L.F. (Dec. 2021)

"I did enjoy the in-depth discussion of the esophageal phase." C.R. (Dec. 2021)

"Very thorough for medical SLPs, great resource for speaking with physicians and other medical professionals." A.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Extensive explanation of anatomy/physiology of medical diagnoses (COPD, CHF) that are commonly treated. Allows for more understanding and critical thinking when managing these patients." A.R. (Dec. 2021)

"Being able to access & stop, return to information & continue was good." N.M. (Oct. 2021)

"The comprehensive review of pulmonary diseases, pneumonias, respiratory diseases, and reviewing chest films was extremely beneficial. I feel much more knowledgeable in these areas after this course. The self paced aspect of this course made it very easy to watch components of the course, take notes, and even look up referenced literature to support learning." C.C. (Oct. 2021)

"Understanding the physiology behind the respiratory and digestive systems and how this impacts our work as SLPs will be beneficial for my daily practice.  Dr Coyle is an engaging and knowledgeable lecturer who made the material easy to follow and understand." M.K. (July 2021)

"The evidence-based treatment strategies will be beneficial for my daily practice.  Overall, the course gave me a different perspective and approach to dysphagia evaluation and treatment." C.M. (July 2021)

"I really enjoyed the whole course but I truly appreciated how in-depth the presenter went on dysphagia treatments. I find in a lot of courses, this is an area that is not as thoroughly discussed.  I loved that it was a medical speech language pathology course. I am a med/surg therapist and it can be hard to find courses on this subject matter. This is one of the best courses I have ever taken!" M.H. (July 2021)

"All which was discussed was vary important and useful.  I enjoyed the speaker's enthusiasm and clarity." M.R. (July 2021)

"The basis of respiration was extremely helpful in providing a foundation for the vent/recently extracted patients.  The variety of topics pertinent to medical SLP was excellent." A.H. (July 2021)

"My knowledge regarding this topic has increased tremendously, will surely benefit my patients.  I liked Dr. Coyle's depth, and explanation of more difficult material." P.R. (July 2021)

"Reading of CXRs and the use of a radiology dictionary was most beneficial for my daily practice!  The course had excellent background information into pulmonary and digestive processes." S.M. (June 2021)

"The instructor brought together a large amount of information and provided the SLP with the tools to diagnose swallowing difficulties as related to total patient health." B.W. (May 2021)

"The explanation of pulmonary systems, normal vs impaired in associated diseases/conditions, and its impact on swallowing was informative." L.I. (May 2021)

"The detailed discussions of underlying medical anatomy & physiology was helpful." K.F. (May 2021)

"I enjoyed the whole course! Dr Coyle does an amazing job of doing a functional but deep dive into the hows and whys of what Medical Speech Pathologists work with on a daily basis. The result is a greater understanding of what we see and how we can treat it." A.L. (May 2021)

“I liked the fact the instructor incorporated research articles, and he provided real-life examples.” J.S. (May 2021)

“This course really focused on the diagnosis/disease/etiologies of problems instead of putting band aids on something we don't fully understand. I think looking at the etiology, and the underlying cause for things will make us all much better clinicians.”  M.H. (Feb. 2021)

"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)

"The assessment suggestions were beneficial. I liked the clear presentation." E.S. (May. 2023)

"I liked the whole presentation. This course was easily accessible." L.P. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of suction types was beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Great overview of the importance of oral care." S.K. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the processes for assessment, and actual treatment practices for oral care." H.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Risk factors for PNA. Covered topics to the appropriate depth. Good rate of speech." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Lots of evidence! Importance and simplicity of oral care, and how easy it is to train the family to implement the program." R.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Definitions of oral care practices. I liked the flow of course." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"I found the entire topic to be beneficial. I enjoyed the convenience of the course." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning specific causes of aspiration pneumonia and the oral treatments was beneficial." S.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Resources online for starting an oral care program. I liked the photographs of healthy vs unhealthy lips, gums, etc." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the importance of good oral hygiene in order to prevent other diseases in the body." L.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Very helpful information, very beneficial to my practice." J.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The discussion of biofilm was enlightening. I liked the recommendations for an oral care program and how best to implement it." E.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the research and background knowledge presented." C.C. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was concise. Good protocols for oral care." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"Hands on guidance on how to perform and implement an oral care program. I liked the mix of evidence based information with the presenter's own experience." N.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I need to be a better advocate for oral care and ensure that we have a protocol in place. I loved the discussion about Free Water Protocol. I advocated for this and jumped through many hoops to get it initiated in our large University Hospital. It is being used on our acute Rehab units but not as much on our acute units." J.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's expertise and ability to convey his personal experience relative to currently limited protocols for oral hygiene assessment/practice within health care settings."  R.A. (Jul. 2022)

"Immediately relevant to acute care practice." J.B. (Jun. 2022)

"The data to bring to the team about the importance of oral care programs, such as money saved and reduced risk of other diseases. Very helpful!" Q.H. (May 2022)

"Learning how to develop an oral hygiene program – it was all very applicable and beneficial to my practice." J.N. (May 2022)

"Learning the components of a good oral care program and oral care interventions to take into consideration. I liked the research studies and resources provided throughout the lecture. And background information provided before discussing the components of a good oral care program." J.G. (May 2022)

"I found the whole lecture to be very useful. I appreciated the discussion on suction equipment as it can easily be overlooked." L.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the handouts and content as I am developing an oral care protocol for my company." J.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the studies on the importance of oral care. This course encouraged me to continue the fight for oral care at my facility." C.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Learning all of the reasons why oral hygiene is so important with prevention of PNE, and other health issues!" L.C. (Dec. 2021)

"It reported actual changes made by people in everyday practice - not just theory." M.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the excellent examples of oral care protocols. The detailed discussion of different types of pneumonia was most beneficial." R.M. (Dec. 2021)

"It was all very interesting and helpful. I liked the presenter and the thoroughness of the material." A.D. (Dec. 2021)

"Comprehensive assessment of current research as well as arguments as to the importance of implementing policy and protocol." A.C. (Dec. 2021)

“The discussion on the different topics of pneumonia and the practices to assist patient's w/oral hygiene will benefit me the most when working in the nursing home. I enjoyed learning about the statistics with each pneumonia in these settings and how much it can cost the institution. The outline of the course is a nice refresher to use as a reference when working with patients in this population.” H.B. (Dec. 2021)

"All of it was very useful since I work in a SNF." W.R. (Nov. 2021)

“Great research and methods were presented and will be utilized to support the program framework at my hospital.” S.M. (Oct. 2021)

"All of the information is helpful for my daily practice. It was full of information, references to research and details on starting an oral care program in a facility."  S.D. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the relevant statistics and sources for impacts of oral hygiene on health and risk for aspiration pneumonia. I liked the provision of many citations, studies, etc., supporting the importance of oral care." K.S. (Jul. 2021)

"I enjoyed the oral care recommendations." H.G. (Jun. 2021)

"I appreciated gaining a more thorough understanding of acquiring pneumonia and setting up an OH program. Very clinically relevant to my setting (acute care)." E.C. (May 2021)

"Very practical information with specific guidelines to provide to facility and health care providers. Excellent information presented in an organized and concise manner." A.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I appreciated the emphasis on the provision of a protocol of oral hygiene and the importance of better communication with relevant health practitioner regarding oral hygiene. The course was comprehensive." A.A. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the amount of research backing up this study; it was also full of real-life examples making it easy to understand.” B.S. (Mar. 2021)

“This was a simple, straight forward, realistic course that provided great information.” D.C. (Feb. 2021)

“This course provided the components of a good oral hygiene program and how to foster buy-in by other members who will be involved in the execution of the program. The provision of data supporting the recommendations and components of a good oral hygiene program was helpful.” S.L. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the section on oral care; will apply to early intervention - especially with immune compromised, etc, clients and their parents." G.A. (Jan. 2021)

"Very informative course - beyond what I was expecting. The esophageal disorders and impacts were beneficial. The link to reflux and many reasons why someone would present to the clinic." J.L. (May. 2023)

"Informative and applicable content. Helpful for understanding my pts with reflux and what they may have already had completed in the hospital and complications I may see once they are discharged home." A.J. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the real-life examples, and the discussion on the causes of GERD." M.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion of side effects of PPIs was beneficial. I liked the pace and course content." S.A. (Apr. 2023)

"This course went by so fast because it was so interesting!! I really enjoyed listening to speaker's real-life experiences. The pictures and graphs were extremely helpful." K.D. (Feb. 2023)

"All of this course was beneficial. Excellent speaker. All of Tom's courses are awesome! He explains the material in a manner to easily understand the content. " K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Testing explanations were beneficial. Tom F's esophageal courses are always full of info that is very difficult to get in other dysphagia trainings. Always very detailed and easy to understand. So thankful that he continued to explore esophageal dysfunction as part of the swallowing process......even when he was told not to years ago!!" M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"All discussions related to my daily practice. Course was easy to follow and comprehend." M.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Causes of GERD that I was unaware of. I liked the incidental stories related to treatment and patient cases." L.S. (Jan. 2023)

"All topics were beneficial! I liked the slides of actual procedures." J.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the assessment information." C.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Education to provide Pt regarding the effects of GERD on voice and swallowing was beneficial. I liked the images and videos for visualization of topics being discussed." L.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's expertise. And learning treatment approaches and better understanding of the medical treatments including surgery." D.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Extremely helpful for my work in Home Health. Practical and overall thoroughness of content." B.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Discussing the diagnosis of esophageal pathologies and what is current in treatment methods. Course was practical for clinicians who specialize in swallowing disorders." B.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it. So many of the symptoms of GERD are commonly seen in elderly and adult patient populations that go unnoticed or ignored. I'm glad to be one more clinician with eyes on pts who may need GI consults and ultimately, get relief from symptoms." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"The whole course was excellent. There are many things that were helpful such as the GERD questionnaires and the educational references. The slides and diagrams were great as well. The presenter provided little clinical stories throughout to make the material more relatable. Using real life clinical examples was a nice touch." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear, lots of examples and graphics. Very thorough." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Interesting causes or contributors to GERD of which I was unaware. Easy to follow. Contained enough medical terminology, description of studies, etc. to provide a sound foundation." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the practical advice and experience of the presenter including discussions of actual patient cases. Learning differences between GERD and LPR as well as the possible links with asthma." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was excellent." K.I. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole topic was fascinating and the four hours went by quickly. The presenter is fantastic. His anecdotal information makes it easy to remember the information. The differential diagnostic information was very beneficial for deciding referrals to other disciplines, what tests or meds might be helpful, etc." G.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Presentation was fantastic. The presenter was very informative." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy access and flexibility of the course." R.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the diagnostics and prevention, presenter's knowledge-base, and the examples." C.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Great signs and symptoms and lifestyle strategies to address reflux." B.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the topic of SLP's role in reflux and ease of course access." C.D. (Sept. 2022)

"The flow and format of the course is excellent." T.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Clearly presented with excellent handouts." L.F. (July 2022)

"Very informative course. I work in a SNF and I see a lot of GI related issues. I liked learning the effects of reflux disease and swallowing." J.M. (July 2022)

"Great speaker. Content was excellent." A.H. (June 2022)

"Learning more in-depth information about signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for GERD and LPR." J.G. (May 2022)

"All content was great – useful and relatable to my practice." C.S. (May 2022)

"The pictures and videos were super helpful. Liked learning how GERD is diagnosed and how to appropriately refer patients." J.V. (May 2022)

"Photos, graphics, videos, images, and description of real procedures and tools were very helpful. Thank you. This course increased my knowledge and understanding of GERD and LPR." R.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Presenter was fluent, precise, articulate with excellent slides and videos. Excellent information about a condition I was not well educated about." S.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the patient examples and the slides showing procedures. Good info on behavioral and treatment options." W.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I really enjoyed this class – great explanations, examples, pictures/videos, etc." K.M. (Apr. 2022)

"The visuals of the different esophageal issues in order to adequately label them for GI to further assess was beneficial. I liked the fact that it's online and I can do it when I have time, and that I can also review the course when I have questions during my practice." I.D. (Apr. 2022)

"S/s of various conditions to indicate importance of GI referral, review of anatomy, process of digestion – very thorough, well explained, supported by anecdote and diagrams." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Instructor was great! Perfect level of information." L.C. (Feb. 2022)

"The importance of LPR and GERD in dysphagia patients will help me with my patients in SNF. The presenter was knowledgeable about symptoms, pharmacy, etiology and made relevant recommendations." V.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the extraesophageal symptoms, link to asthma." J.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Symptoms of LPR, extraesophageal symptoms of GERD, medications and surgeries, advice to patients. The thoroughness, easy to follow and understand." P.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Speaker was a real pleasure to listen to – knowledgeable, organized, and passionate." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Practical tips to address behavioral modifications needed and the contra-indications for PPI with other meds." V.G. (Dec. 2021)

"The treatment portion of the presentation, including lifestyle changes as well as meds." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the review of the differences between GERD and LPR; different diagnostic tests." S.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the interesting information, presenter moved at a good pace through info. Also, different treatment options besides meds." S.S. (Nov. 2021)

"The information was applicable. The presenter explained the information in a clear concise, and well organized manner."  B.O. (Oct. 2021)

"The ways to make a differential diagnosis between LPR and GERD and lifestyle changes related to managing GERD and LPR were beneficial.  The instructor was informative and had working knowledge of subject and cases to relate." M.K. (Sept. 2021)

"Learning about the role that LPR and GERD can play with voice and swallowing. This is going to be something I now add to my case history with all clients. I also feel prepared to be making relevant recommendations in my reports to clients and back to their GPs.  The presenter's manner was engaging and his anecdotes and experience were helpful." S.S. (Aug. 2021)

“Despite working closely with our GI docs over the years, I felt that the presenter shared insights concerning LPR, chemical interactions within the body, and insights regarding etiology of clinical presentations that I have never heard before. The practical, very applicable information will be extremely useful in my daily practice!” J.A. (Jul. 2021)

“I liked that the speaker provided examples from his practice. I feel these examples helped me to understand how related dysphagia and LPR symptoms are.” J.W. (Jul. 2021)

"It was very complete – from what kinds of things can cause GERD and onto management, medications, and various surgical procedures." J.D. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the sections on LPR vs GERD and their symptoms, how to diagnose and treat. I liked the applicable information - great case study discussions to assist with making the information functional in daily practice. This information assists in seeing the big picture when working with acute patients." K.C. (Jun. 2021)

"This course really helps with my assessment and treatment of pts with GERD and LPR and in guiding them to next steps to discuss with their family docs." R.H. (May 2021)

“I loved the flow of the presentation. The presenter was wonderful and made it feel like a 1-hour course instead of a 4-hour course. This definitely made me so much more interested in reflux/esophageal dysphagia in general.” M.C. (Feb. 2021)

"The discussion of causes and symptoms of GERD and treatment were most beneficial. Excellent presenter style - very comfortable and makes it easy to listen to him. It didn't sound like he was reading every line but presented as a discussion. Very knowledgeable and complete. I wish I knew someone with GERD and then would send for an evaluation." G.J. (Jan. 2021)

"Support with taking medications (never come across this before in a training). Plenty of time to watch it - I like that my course access didn’t expire." E.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning interventions for children with medical complexities was beneficial." A.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Adapting adult strategies I am familiar with, and targeting peds appropriately." M.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the strategies. This course was easy to navigate." C.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion regarding babies and children with ADHD. The examples of therapy techniques were beneficial." C.B. (Jan. 2023)

"This content was well presented. I liked the discussion of premature infants and feeding difficulty." N.L. (Dec. 2022)

"All discussions were beneficial - information on tube feed weening, information on premature infants and bottle feeding, information on cleft lip/palate and bottle feeding, information on attention deficits and feeding." C.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The review of the cranial nerves and swallowing function was good. I liked being able to go back and repeat topics again to make sure I understood." A.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the structure and pacing of this course. It was helpful to build upon the previous content, and to engage in more clinical problem solving. I enjoyed that I was able to self-pace, and that the information was presented in a clear and concise way." K.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the videos, application questions, and lab exercises." J.S. (Jun. 2022)

"I am new to working with patients with feeding/swallowing deficits, so all of this information will be beneficial to my daily practice. Great information." M.W. (May 2022)

"Organized, easy to follow. I liked that I could complete it at my own pace." E.E. (May 2022)

"I liked the varying medical diagnoses and the treatment plans for each - the treatment sections with real-life examples." B.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the case studies and tx approaches." G.P. (Feb. 2022)

"All of the different practices (exercises) offered to understand better what our patients with feeding difficulties go through, along with such a detailed and great explanation of how our oral structure works, muscle by muscle, motor abilities, etc. The presenter's way of explaining all information is such an easy way to digest! THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK!" C.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I was pleasantly surprised to learn how complicated the impact of ADHD on feeding can be; I have many kids on my caseload with ADHD and plan to dig deeper into their specific feeding issues. I also appreciate the tips on encouraging/eliciting tongue elevation as well as improving bottle/breastfeeding with cleft lip. The complex case studies and suggestions for therapeutic interventions to address specific areas of need/impairments were the most helpful."  N.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the vast number of references."  M.G. (Nov. 2021)

“I liked how informative this course was about GERD. And other issues infants may present with.” N.G. (Sep. 2021)

"This course was great! This course provides tons of information about how motor works with sensory input." J.M. (Jul. 2021)

"I like the practical applications and case studies." S.K. (Jun. 2021)

"This course was very comprehensive. It will be a valuable tool to save and review as needed in the future. All the information related to aspiration, swallow, positioning, and signs/symptoms was beneficial." A.T. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the information about children with cleft palate. The practical everyday exercises that will help improve my interaction with students to help increase their skills." S.J. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the examples and the actual therapy techniques given to address specific issues." M.W. (May 2021)

"The information related to GERD was very helpful. I liked the patient examples and application activities." L.O. (Apr. 2021)

"The discussion on ASD sensory aversions and describing therapy options for sensory aversions was most beneficial." E.B. (Mar. 2021) 

"I appreciated the therapy techniques to use with those with GERD and picky eaters and the videos." R.D. (Feb. 2021)

"Great information, great practice through the application activities. I especially enjoyed the discussion on attention difficulties and their impact on feeding and prematurity's impact on feeding and GERD's impact on feeding." A.M. (Jan. 2021)

"Many of the students in my school district with swallowing and feeding difficulties are medically-based and I didn't even know where to begin. I like everything about it, but the videos and labs after Parts 1 & 2 were especially useful." G.S. (Jan. 2021)

"I liked the approaches to managing hyposensitivity. Good lab exercises to reinforce information." T.L. (May. 2023)

"I liked the therapeutic techniques and video examples." K.L. (May 2023)

"Topic on bolus propulsion was beneficial. I liked the labs." M.S. (May. 2023)

"The case studies are helpful to compare/contrast. I liked the examples." L.W. (May. 2023)

"I liked the oral sensory issues and alternative techniques to manage feeding problems." B.Z. (Feb. 2023)

"Oral-motor exercises were beneficial. I liked the video examples and case studies." A.H. (Jan. 2023)

"All of the topics are relevant to me on a daily basis. Easy to complete at home over the course of a few sessions." D.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Well presented and thorough. I liked the oral pocketing treatment strategies." A.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Learned new strategies and approaches to assist with transition from pureed foods to table foods. I liked the examples and practice activities." D.V. (Nov. 2022)

"All information can be directly applied to my daily practice - oral stuffing and reduced sensory awareness, reduced bolus cohesion and gagging, reduced buccal tone and pocketing." C.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The labs and video examples were good." A.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I enjoyed the pairing of cranial nerve knowledge with practical applications." C.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter was very thorough and video presentations were helpful." S.R. (Sept. 2022)

"Very specific techniques and strategies. All of it was beneficial. I have multiple kids on my caseload with feeding issues." A.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I loved all the videos and examples." E.N. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked that I could stop and return as time allowed." V.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Great examples with specific tx guidelines." E.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the video demonstrations and all the feeding therapy techniques!" L.B. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the signs/symptoms of sensory issues and specific therapy strategies to address these issues - ways to transition to a cup, overall discussion of hyper/hypo responsiveness related to swallowing for improving feeding." C.B. (Jun. 2022)

"Easy to follow, good presentation." V.V. (Jun. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the case studies and questions throughout. They helped to keep me engaged throughout." L.P. (Jun. 2022)

"All of the course was beneficial, as I am a recent SLP grad working with feeding clients. I liked the video clips, lab exercises, and application questions." J.S. (May 2022)

"Liked the videos explaining the techniques used on actual clients." I.C. (May 2022)

"I liked the different techniques and therapy models for improving bolus cohesion and using realistic examples of multiple swallow cases, bolus holding, etc. This is pediatric swallowing based therapy that I can apply to my work!" J.S. (May 2022)

"The examples were very practical for working with patients with complex needs." E.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the therapy strategies and the video examples and lab examples – all very helpful for understanding how our patients might be feeling." J.B. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the research presented." F.P. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the treatment procedures specifically pocketing, and the lab practice." A.R. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the therapy strategies, and that I can stop and start so I don't miss things when I have unexpected interruptions." K.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the video of real therapy in action." S.D. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the video examples, application questions, and case studies." B.S. (Nov. 2021)

"This course offered more than I expected. I am so glad I took it." K.S. (Sept. 2021)

"It was good to get a great review of what and why problems occur; the practicums and videos were really useful to use what we learned; the identification of the various problems and the therapy activities were all so helpful! I am putting tabs on each of the "problem areas" so I can refer to them often!! The instructor had a great format for teaching, and had so much information and experiences to share!" K.S. (Sept. 2021)

"I love the videos and the lab practices. I enjoyed the discussion on the reason children may resist certain foods. I always thought it was related to texture but that may not be the case. The speaker is so knowledgeable and explains everything very well." G.S. (Sept. 2021)

"All of it was helpful! Even things that are 'common' knowledge are great to have reminders and reinforcement about strategies and their use. I liked ALL info included in the slides and the videos to demo concepts. The info is well laid out and is very, very useful and practical." K.B. (Jul. 2021)

"Going over the extensive therapy techniques which are paired very specifically with deficits was most beneficial. I like that the presenter provided useful information throughout." A.N. (Jun. 2021)

"Learning about various ways to increase consuming a variety of solid foods was helpful. The info about bolus formation was specifically beneficial." N.G. (May 2021)

"This course was a great review of the "why" of so many symptoms that SLPs treat pediatric feeding disorders. The presenter breaks down specific areas such as gagging, pocketing, oral holding, etc. and describes physiologically why the child may be presenting with one of these symptoms and includes treatment strategies that can be implemented to help in these areas. I liked that it included sensory and motor impairments and included discussion on how "behavioral feeders" can sometimes be misunderstood." J.L. (May 2021)

"I enjoyed all the therapy techniques and that the presentation style was easy to follow." R.D. (May 2021)

"I am new to pediatric feeding information, so all the topics were useful as an introduction to potential issues and techniques that can be used in therapy. I liked the mixture of information, video examples, and application activities." J.F. (Apr. 2021)

"There was so much detail about each deficit, but not in an overwhelming way. It was a very comprehensive look at each deficit. The therapy techniques and ideas for each area discussed were especially helpful." M.C. (Apr. 2021)

"Great information & research/evidence based practices to intervention for feeding. All of the sensory difficulties addressed, along with therapy techniques to help remediate the child's difficulties were beneficial." A.M. (Mar. 2021)

“I like how the presentation is laid out in a simple to follow instruction.” A.O. (Feb. 2021)

"The entire course will be beneficial. I particularly liked the Mealtime Management portion related to the sensory aspect of feeding issues. I liked the comprehensive handouts for quick reference and the list of resources and the videos. Goal writing or sample goals would be helpful." L.O. (Jan. 2021)

"Review of neuromuscular underpinnings was beneficial. I liked the lab activities and video examples." T.L. (May. 2023)

"This is the course I needed to understand what to look for and how to improve different deficits for all structures involved with feeding and positioning! I liked the video demonstrations." H.B. (May. 2023)

"All of this content was beneficial. I liked the demonstration with real-life clients." H.H. (May. 2023)

"Therapeutic approaches to OME and feeding were beneficial. I liked the videos and demonstrations." V.A. (Apr. 2023)

"All topics discussed were beneficial beginning with anatomy and connecting all of the body. I liked the techniques and anatomy." K.G. (Mar. 2023)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable. This course thoroughly reviewed the connection between postural stability and oral motor/feeding deficits with applications that could be used right away with my clients." L.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I enjoyed the practical applications of each activity to demonstrate examples of feeding difficulties among children and how they might benefit from therapeutic techniques." C.C. (Jan. 2023)

"I enjoyed the structure in terms of areas of deficit, followed by signs and symptoms, then the ways in which it can be treated." C.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Function of muscles and how it is applicable to children's development was beneficial. I liked the layout of the course." C.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Good demonstrations and research." K.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Therapy techniques were beneficial." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Practical application and things to look for in order to determine what intervention to apply." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Postural stability specifically trunk stability and mobility was beneficial. The examples and video demonstrations were helpful." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Each section's practice questions/clinical application questions were helpful to see how the information learned could be used to assess and treat "real-life" patients. I liked the suggested therapeutic activities/strategies included in each section." E.K. (Dec. 2022)

"Therapeutic exercises were beneficial. I liked the course organization." A.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the oral motor treatment strategies, and in-depth discussion about each oral motor structure." A.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Wealth of information. I liked the assessment and therapy strategies looking at different skills in feeding." A.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Oral motor deficits broken down and discussed by anatomical structures." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Videos and the way info was broken down was helpful. The presenter's knowledge was great!" K.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The step by step information of all the parts of the mouth involved in eating was good." D.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I loved the thoroughness of explanations for each aspect of oral structure and function and therapeutic interventions for each deficit area." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the videos and intervention examples provided. And the information about Buccal and lingual deficits and therapeutic strategies to improve them." K.O. (Sept. 2022)

"Speaker provided multiple examples and the videos were quite good. I got a new perspective on approaches I have been using." D.V. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the layout and how it moved from one area of concern to the next and ended with chewing. It helped show that there is a lot to consider during feeding other than chewing and swallowing." C.J. (Sept. 2022)

"Gave deficits then specific ways to help remediate. I liked the strategies for tongue lateralization and chewing." A.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the ability to stop and start." E.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the review of the cranial nerves and the therapy techniques presented." M.K. (Jul. 2022) 

"Learning exact exercise techniques for lips, cheeks, tongue, jaw to process food textures was beneficial. Also, identifying weaknesses. I liked that the course is online and you can go at your own pace." M.M. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked how intensive the course was regarding recognizing red flag signs. Liked the specific exercises that address each area of concern. The importance of each movement per structure and the clinical signs and symptoms of problems in each area." M.L. (Jun. 2022)

"Practical material. Liked the therapeutic strategies." L.H. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked that the course covered therapy techniques in great detail." S.C. (Jun. 2022)

"The course was very thorough." D.W. (Jun. 2022)

"Wealth of information! And I liked that you could go at your own pace, pausing and giving yourself breaks as needed." L.P. (May 2022)

"All of the course was great, as I am a new SLP going into a clinic with feeding clients. Liked the lab exercises and videos to get a feel and a visual of the information." J.S. (May 2022)

"I found the whole course to be beneficial because I am new to feeding therapy. The demonstration videos were especially helpful." L.B. (May 2022)

"I loved the progression of oral motor skills and exercises from front to back. It was very comprehensive and thorough." H.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the strategies and therapy techniques for chewing as chewing deficits are what I most commonly see." C.B. (May 2022)

"She was very thorough and organized in her content." K.W. (May 2022)

"This entire course was beneficial, as I am beginning my training in order to work with children with feeding and swallowing deficits." M.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the ease of video streaming and testing formats. Also loved the discount to buy all portions of course!" A.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the specific tx techniques & strategies (e.g. lollipop pull for lip closure). Course provided very practical info." O.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Practical therapeutic strategies. I liked that the videos and examples were of actual patients/clients." E.S. (Mar. 2022)

"The exercises were very helpful. I liked the demonstration of exercises and laboratory to demonstrate the deficits and strategies." F.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Videos of actual swallowing therapy were beneficial." S.P. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the strategies for therapy. The instructor did an excellent job explaining material as well as providing lab work." C.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of how things interconnect and ways to work on one area while supporting another – how everything was discussed in relation to one another." A.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I am trying to build my base knowledge for pediatric swallowing disorders and this was a great introduction to therapy techniques, with concrete and thorough information about clinical signs, symptoms and impressions. It was extremely informative and I look forward to taking the subsequent parts of the course series!" E.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the use of research and implications for therapy. Additionally, the videos of patients before, during, and after therapy techniques." M.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Very detailed and thorough. I definitely need to take parts 2 and 3 to feel that I have the best base possible for the topic. Use of videos were very helpful to learn the topics, and more would be even better." N.N. (Dec. 2021)

"It was very thoughtfully constructed with the application sections and lab practices. Well organized for immediate clinical use."  A.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I am trying to build my base knowledge for pediatric swallowing disorders and this was a great introduction to therapy techniques, with concrete and thorough information about clinical signs, symptoms and impressions. It was extremely informative and I look forward to taking the subsequent parts of the course!" E.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the variety of techniques described for each area of difficulty. It contained a lot of practical information and resources that I will be able to use daily." D.B. (Oct. 2021)

"All of this information will benefit me in daily practice!  I liked the labs and videos, I am a visual learner!" S.S. (Sept. 2021)

"Chewing patterns and placement/positioning tips were beneficial for my daily practice." E.H. (Sept. 2021)

"The detailed information and techniques/strategies for oral motor feeding disorders were very good." N.H. (Aug. 2021)

"I fully appreciated all of the oral-motor signs and symptoms and the therapeutic techniques.  I loved that she used lab practices!" J.V. (Aug. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the discussion of the exercises to do and applications for them. I also liked how the course tied all of the concepts together, and reinforced them throughout the presentation.  Because of the length of the course, I appreciated that I could pause the course at any time, and return later when I was available. I liked that NSS kept track of my progress." K.W. (Jul. 2021)

“I enjoyed the predictable pattern of presentation of each topic, supplemented with practical practice and video examples.”  D.B. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked that videos of real children with real issues were included. It helped to visualize what was being discussed.”  E.B. (Feb. 2021)

"I have recently begun working with clients in early intervention, which requires additional knowledge around feeding/swallowing. While I definitely feel more confident having experts on my team, I wanted to extend my knowledge to have a better understanding of certain techniques used and the science behind them." A.O. (Feb. 2021)

“This course was clear and easy to understand with informative slides paired with case studies and research. I found this information to be very applicable to everyday practice.” K.B. (Jan. 2021)

"I liked the videos and research part. I love how the course is broken down into clinical signs and symptoms, and therapy, and research. It was well organized. Thank you! Also, I love the personal clinical experience embedded in the course material." R.N. (Jan. 2021)

"In depth discussion of facilitating chewing skills was one of the most comprehensive I've experienced. I liked the breadth and depth of information and immediate application potential to clinical practice." S.R. (Jan. 2021)

"All of it was beneficial! The presenter is definitely an expert in her field and has such a vast knowledge basis. She was very detail oriented and explained everything well. I have already recommended this course to colleagues. I also appreciated the lab activities and videos." G.S. (Jan. 2021)

“I loved the detailed therapeutic activities. Also, the videos to support what coursework detailed. I'm a visual learner, so it helped tremendously to see it in action.” V.B. (Jan. 2021)

“This is an excellent course for any specialist working on feeding skills to have a broader idea and knowledge of how to properly engage in a feeding assessment and therapy. Everything was wonderful!” C.R. (Jan. 2021)

"Different treatments and referrals for esophageal dysphagia were beneficial. I liked that I could pace myself through self-study." E.S. (Jun. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial! I liked the powerpoint and lecture format." L.M. (May. 2023)

"The esophageal obstruction information...causes, etc was beneficial. I liked the informational format." M.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the case studies." B.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Speaker was obviously very knowledgeable. I liked the case studies and learning how various conditions present. Good info on slides, and he didn't just read them. He talked about them, referenced them, and gave lots of other context. Made course more interesting." L.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Good information related to esophageal dysphagia. Course was thorough but not overwhelming." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked everything. Learning various conditions causing esophageal dysphagia was helpful." T.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Esophageal education was new and helpful. Learning esophageal disorders and their potential contributions to voice disorders. List of instrumental assessments suited for evaluation of esophageal swallow physiology. Definition of pharyngo-esophageal dysphagia. List of targets for lumen restoration." S.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear, useful, and well organized. It was so good to learn more details about specific disorders of the esophagus (instead of just referring to GI and letting them figure it out). Now, I will be able to better direct my colleagues as to *why* the referral was made." R.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Thorough information presented." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"The explanation of terminology, treatment techniques, and strategies were good." M.K. (Oct. 2022)

"The content was good and I liked the esophageal disorders topic." T.J. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was easy to follow." A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"This course was excellent!" C.H. (June 2022)

"I liked the esophageal focus and the esophageal history intake." J.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I now have a better understanding of some of the esophageal terminology and disorders." N.A. (Dec. 2021)

"Presenter was EXCELLENT. Not only was he informative and experienced, but there was an incredible compassion regarding the plight of those who live in rural locations who cannot access appropriate diagnostic methods. Also, he had a wonderful compassion about the impact of these disorders." C.S. (Dec. 2021)

“I loved Dr. Arnold's clear presentation style and the plethora of information that can be applied to daily practice.” D.M. (Dec. 2021)

“This was a very thorough course. Plus, it walks you through each step several times. The examples were extremely helpful.” L.R. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace and review prior information as needed." K.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked learning about esophageal disorders. All the topics will be beneficial to me." A.A. (Nov. 2021)

"Learning the relationship between oral/pharyngeal dysphagia and esophagus – the practical treatment options." S.C. (Nov. 2021)

"Discussion of new esophageal assessments and techniques – the convenience of the online course format." K.L. (Nov. 2021)

"The crossover therapy techniques, myofacial release therapy to re-mobilize soft tissues after radiation were beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the case studies and review of terminology." M.T. (Sept. 2021)

“I thoroughly enjoyed learning to take into account the entire digestive system as part of my CSA. I also enjoyed learning about the various esophageal complications that can impede the swallow and pose risks for aspiration.” K.R. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked learning in greater detail the importance of assessing the esophagus & how to do it. I enjoyed the holistic approach, going over how the upper and lower digestive tracts work together, and linking multiple areas together - voice, swallowing, GERD, & cough." A.H. (May 2021)

"I work in SNFs with elderly who exhibit esophageal symptoms and have always been weak in this area due to minimal training/exposure. I liked that it explained an area that I needed to learn about and that I can use the info in working with the elderly." G.J. (Apr. 2021)

"Understanding the depths of scope of practice for SLP and knowing where it crosses over into another professional's scope was most helpful. Very insightful information." B.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on risk management with transnasal procedures and going over the role of SLP in upper aerodigestive function. I have more of a leg to stand on with some radiologists during MBS." J.K. (Feb. 2021)

"The general info and how connected all parts of the aerodigestive tract are was helpful discussion. Well organized course." P.M. (Jan. 2021)

“I found all the different tests to help diagnose problems very helpful.”  K.M. (Jan. 2021)

"Discussing esophageal disorders and the review of anatomy and physiology were beneficial." C.C. (May 2023)

"I liked the anatomy and physiology. Good pictures and clear delivery." S.R. (Apr. 2023)

"Facts that can positively affect dysphagia assessment and management. Easy to learn from this course. Good references." R.C. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the examples provided. The general esophagus knowledge was beneficial." M.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Love Tom's courses. He is so easy to follow and a very good speaker overall. I have seen him in person and would love to attend another one of his courses live. The vast majority of my residents have GERD, which our facility has been assessing at MBS with a modified esophagram for many years." K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I work in a hospital setting and get referrals for oropharyngeal dysphagia - that turns out to be esophageal - all of the time." S.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Information about xerostomia impacting the esophagus, reflux information, visuals on what CP bar, Zenkers look like on MBSS. I liked the visuals - fluoroscopy images and scope images, and images of different esophageal conditions." J.K. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter was very clear and concise in explaining the causes of the various types of esophageal dysphagia as well as what to look for during the VFSS." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was easy to understand - he was clearly extremely knowledgeable about the topic and provided lots of real-life patient examples." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Terminology, treatments, issues with the aorta, causes related to different types of reported dysphagia (i.e. solids vs solids and liquids), reflux, NSAID effects. Good visuals and examples." C.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent information for patients I see every day. Esophageal dysphagia is an area that often gets glossed over in our practice. I'm glad to be an advocate for these patients." L.T. (Dec. 2022)

"I have been to several of Tom F's courses and he is by far the most knowledgeable in this area. Learning all of the disorders of the esophagus explained in detail...not only what they are but what causes them and s/s. Great details." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how the presenter acknowledged how important the esophageal stage of the swallow is during assessment and treatment of dysphagia. Also the refresher on anatomy was helpful." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Tom's style of case presentation is engaging and educational. He gives excellent courses. I liked learning the symptoms of esophageal dysphagia and resources for evaluating dysphagia." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the esophagitis discussion and seeing images of disorders during endoscopy and videofluoroscopy." M.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning common esophageal disorders with descriptions and videos was helpful. I liked the examples." J.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Very informative, I learned a lot from this course - identification of esophageal dysfunction during my swallow studies." L.N. (Nov. 2022)

"It was beneficial seeing different disorders of the esophagus I may encounter based on liquid or solids dysphagia." L.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Interesting to listen and stay attentive to the presentation." B.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The whole course was very useful. The EGD images were really helpful to better understand pts complaints and the nature of esophageal disorders." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The images/videos of esophageal disorders on both fluoro and when being scoped were helpful." C.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the efficiency/thoroughness of this course." H.P. (Oct. 2022)

"Many patients come up with symptoms of esophageal disorders along with oropharyngeal problems. This presentation has greatly helped me in understanding the various disorders." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the mix of pictures and videos demonstrating different disorders." A.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, videos, and tips about how to approach radiologists who are resistant to esophageal sweep." E.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Very knowledgeable speaker." L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"This course exceeded my expectations! Learning the different esophageal disorders, and the references to justify the need for further esophageal assessment in the management of dysphagia will be beneficial. And I liked the imaging studies that were used to demonstrate the various esophageal disorders." C.S. (Jul. 2022)

"Speaker explained a difficult function in an easy-to-follow manner. I see esophageal dysphagia every day in long term care settings." J.M. (Jul. 2022)

"Excellent presenter with great slides. It's hard to say exactly what specific topic would be most beneficial to my practice...probably motility disorders of the esophagus, esophagitis and candidiasis. Great presentation style and very nice breadth of discussion; lots of area covered." G.F. (Jun. 2022)

"I appreciated the videos and images associated with each esophageal disorder. This course was very thorough. Thank you." B.B. (May 2022)

"I liked the scope of SLP practice with esophageal dysphagia disorders and learning how the disorders presented – good course information." J.C. (May 2022)

"I liked all of it. The images and video examples along with clear explanations were great." L.H. (May 2022)

"Liked the esophageal disorders and review of treatment. And that I could watch course over time / asynchronous instead of 3 straight hours." E.T. (May 2022)

"The discussion of when to consider cancelling an MBS and requesting either an EGD or UGI instead (ideally with SLP to observe) was very beneficial. Excellent stories to drive home main points. Great images and videos to solidify understanding." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The instructor's knowledge and enthusiasm about the topic was great! I love that he has a favorite cranial nerve!" T.L. (Apr. 2022)

"The videos and images used to accompany the educational material were great!" K.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Esophageal disorders and review of cranial nerves were beneficial. I liked the video examples." W.W. (Apr. 2022)

"Interesting topic; good, clear presentation; great course!" H.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Very good speaker. I liked the discussion r/t the nerve innervations and the different causes of esophageal dysfunction." K.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of anatomical function of swallowing in its entirety as well as more detailed education on the esophagus. Great presenter!" J.G. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the strategies for poor UES opening, and the Push, Pull, Close, Clear." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

"Excellent class. Very helpful information. Great videos and slides." L.D. (Feb. 2022)

"Mr. Franceschini is a fantastic presenter. He provides direct, evidence-based, and practical approaches to medical SLP practice. To the point, very useful information." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Really great information about diagnosing these problems and how treating these esophageal issues ties into SLP practices we may already be using and now can see them through the lens of how to help with esophageal dysphagia patients." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"Excellent class. Very helpful information." L.D. (Jan. 2022)

“All of the information was great and well organized/presented. We have so many referrals for esophageal dysphagia, and this course will help to view the whole picture.” S.L. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked how to advocate for esophageal sweeps with radiologists." J.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the review of the basic neuroanatomy, the views of the disorders endoscopically and under fluoro, and the case studies." T.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Understanding different esophageal difficulties and how they contribute to the pharyngeal stage was beneficial for my daily practice. The course is an easy to pace and follow, useful images, diagrams and videos." R.C. (Nov. 2021)

"Excellent illustrations and explanations of the esophageal disorders; also review of cranial nerve innervation to the swallow was very helpful when considering treatment.  Presenter emphasized the interrelationships between oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia and the importance of SLP involvement in assessing esophageal phase of the swallow."  G.O. (Nov. 2021)

"Excellent visual examples and visual studies of disorders."  A.M. (Oct. 2021)

“The inclusion of endoscopy and VFSS to demonstrate disorders of the esophagus was very helpful. Great anatomy diagrams as well.” S.L. (Oct. 2021)

"Great speaker. Clear and concise." R.W. (Sept. 2021)

“I think it was beneficial to learn about the different esophageal issues and why these occur as well as how they can impact the swallow as a whole. I also enjoyed the content, the video examples, the self-paced format.” K.H. (Jul. 2021)

“ I liked the description of various esophageal dx, along with the endoscopy to see that diagnosis.” S.W. (Jun. 2021)

"I appreciated going over how esophageal dysphagia can impact other functions as well as discussing each type of esophageal disorder and their symptoms. The pictures and videos were helpful to visualize each disorder." N.R. (May 2021)

"The topic of disorders of the UES was most helpful. It was covered in adequate depth that allowed better understanding of the different types of disorders. I liked the organization of the material and the illustrations (images and videos)." A.V. (Apr. 2021)

"The topic of esophageal dysphagia in relation to oral and pharyngeal phase dysphagia was most beneficial. The videos were excellent." P.S. (Mar. 2021)

“I loved all aspects of this course. The visuals were great!” A.P. (Mar. 2021)

"I thought the entire course was beneficial. Excellent presentation use of visual material. Excellent course."  D.C. (Feb. 2021)

"Very thorough, very informative, very literature based and excellent slides/videos/illustrations."  C.W. (Feb. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the instructor and the personalized stories he provided. The discussion re: the cranial nerves and the treatment ideas for poor UES opening were most beneficial." M.M. (Feb. 2021)

“The detailed information regarding the esophagus, its function, pathology, and videos and pictures was amazing.” S.L. (Feb. 2021)

"Reviewing the anatomy of swallow, going over the inclusive types of the LES, reviewing the types of diverticuli, and the discussion on candidiasis were most helpful. The pace and manner of the presentation was very good. Very comprehensible with lots of illustrations." J.S. (Jan. 2021)

“The presenter was very engaging & gave numerous examples of disorders of the esophagus, along with examples & pointing out various structures & potential disorders. His examples were clear, and he often reinforced common disorders of the esophagus that can adversely affect swallow function. He also emphasized examples where a physician was warranted immediately due to the seriousness of the patient's problem.” A.P. (Jan. 2021)

"I liked the overview of the aging swallow. The slides were helpful." P.W. (May. 2023)

"The information presented was easy to understand and follow. I liked the review of the elderly swallow and relationship during MBSS." T.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Reviewed aspects of the normal and abnormal swallow as they apply to older adults. I liked the review of CSE as it applies to older adults." J.Z. (Feb. 2023)

"Really, all of it was beneficial in different aspects. I liked that speakers talked slowly and clearly. The slides were beneficial as well." K.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Discussed differences between swallowing maneuvers, exercises, and compensatory strategies." E.H. (Jan. 2023)

"The whole presentation was beneficial." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Very informative course. I liked the discussion of the changes in the swallow with aging." M.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the presenter's pace and course content. Great course!" J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked that I could watch the course according to my own time and pace." N.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Very 'user-friendly'."  D.K. (Oct. 2022)

"Ethics and review of strategies were good." E.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The course is very well organized. I loved part 2 especially."  D.T. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." B.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the focus on end of life. Pace of the course was good." J.L. (Mar. 2022)

"Thorough outline, great knowledge / experience of presenters, practical information." L.S. (Mar. 2022)

"Course was very clear and concise." N.S. (Nov. 2021)

"Good review of new definitions, etiologies, and therapy – the course covered a range of topics re: dysphagia." V.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked all of it, especially the recommendations for treatment." E.S. (Nov. 2021)

"End of life considerations – it was all very relevant to my practice." B.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that it explained the basics, and it was easy to understand the information." L.U. (Oct. 2021)

"The review of presbyphagia vs. dysphagia with the clinical application was helpful." J.D. (Sep. 2021)

"The changes in the swallow function related to presbyphagia vs. dysphagia was insightful. I appreciated the handouts for the exercises and compensatory strategies and the rationale for each." H.B. (Jun. 2021)

"Overall, it was a nice overview of what constitutes a normal aging swallow. The second part was a quick review of compensatory strategies, swallow rehabilitation exercises, and considerations concerning diet modifications. Presented clearly and efficiently." L.T. (May 2021)

"I liked what is considered to be typical in presbyphagia versus younger adults, and the ease of access to course content." C.K. (May 2021)

"I liked the discussion of specific meds and impact on swallowing in addition to the swallowing risk factors contributing to aspiration. The in-depth references and analysis of swallowing research was good." D.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I liked the emphasis on the rationale to make the decision between FEES and MBSS." A.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Going over the elements of the normal aging swallow was the most beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2021)

"When to recommend a FEES versus MBS. Course clearly summarized a normal aging swallow and what things might impact that swallow, leading to dysphagia." B.W. (Apr. 2021)

"The course was functional and easy to understand. I appreciated the real life tx of dysphagia in the elderly and its challenges." R.A. (Mar. 2021)

"Learning normal physiological changes to swallow function in the elderly. Course was easy to follow along." A.M. (Mar. 2021)

"Learning the difference between aging swallow and normal swallow vs dysphagia is beneficial to my practice." C.T. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the specific information presented on lingual pressure in relation to presbyphagia versus dysphagia. The presentation of information was in an organized manner." A.M. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated going over presbyphagia vs dysphagia. I liked the course's ease of use." M.P. (Feb. 2021)

"Liked the breakdown of the different treatment types; the information describing presbyphagia vs dysphagia; the information on screening; and the information on FEES vs MBS." M.R. (Jan. 2021)

"The course flowed well and the speakers were easy to listen to. There are many points of reference in this course, and am glad I'll have it around as a resource." M.R. (Jan. 2021)

"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)

"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)

"New and useful information about dysphagia management. I liked the comprehensive and clear presentations. Aspiration pneumonia, respiration-swallowing coordination, esophageal dysphagia, and managing trach and vent patients were all beneficial. I liked the flexibility that I can fit this course into my schedule." A.M. (May. 2023)

"I liked all of the speakers experiences with dysphagia." M.S. (Apr. 2023)

"Core Area of Health in Section 6 was beneficial. I liked how course addresses focusing on Patient Self-Care & Self-Empowerment." L.J. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the session on Esophageal Dysphagia. A thorough review of both a medical perspective and involvement of respiration (lung volumes) relative to bolus clearance and LES opening." T.S. (Mar. 2023)

"The sections on esophageal dysphagia and respiratory and swallow relationships were beneficial. I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace." C.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked Jay Rosenbek’s session. And the thoroughness of this course." S.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Can't pick just one topic - all were beneficial. I liked Dr. Coyle's presentation on differentiation between dysphagia acquired pneumonia and other forms of pneumonia. And to be totally honest, 2.0 CEUs rolled up into one course! (THANK YOU!)" R.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I feel this course was well articulated by all speakers. A lot of examples were provided that were relevant to the topic and very informative. Great refresher on tracheostomy care and vent weaning protocols." L.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Treatment techniques were beneficial. I liked the different areas of expertise shared." L.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the multiple topics and the devices to manage sensory loss." Y.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The course was organized and detailed. I liked the section on head and neck cancer." C.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Aspiration, modified diets, oral motor activities were beneficial. Everything about neurology and new treatments were beneficial. I really loved the pediatric dysphagia area." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the variety and comprehensiveness of the dysphagia topics. All the presentations provided valuable & useful information, enhancing & updating present knowledge. The topic of Hydration Management was very appreciated, due to its relative importance & thorough details." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Excellent information. Pertinent to patient contact and therapy. The speakers are knowledgeable and know their content. I liked specifically the Head and Neck, Trach/Vent, and Hydration Management lectures." D.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Practical application." A.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was easy to follow and to understand. I liked the therapy on esophageal dysphagia. And how each treatment had its own section." S.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the information on how the esophagus is involved in swallowing." C.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked everything about this course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The information regarding head and neck cancer and discussion about feeding tubes were beneficial." F.S. (Aug. 2022)

"The course covers different perspectives relating to dysphagia management." C.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the broad range of topics." C.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Multiple lecturers, multiple topics, felt like I was at a conference. Very good info for our daily practice." K.I. (July 2022)

"I liked the diversity in topics, especially the DIEZ therapy with Dr. Gross." B.C. (July 2022)

"Each topic/discussion in this course was very informative and beneficial. Since I am an acute care SLP, the information from the Modified Diets and Feeding Tubes course by Paula Sullivan will certainly be used in my daily practice. I really liked that this course covered a wide range of topics in dysphagia, and that these topics were presented by a variety of clinicians." L.C. (July 2022)

"I thought it was interesting that many of the patients that are diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia do not necessarily have dysphagia. I liked that course was broken up into sections with different professionals speaking on their expertise." E.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the discussion on hydration. All topics were interesting." A.J. (June 2022)

"The esophageal swallow content was beneficial." I.D. (May 2022)

"I liked the session on hydration and Paula Sullivan's session on working with pt's and families to make feeding decisions." L.M. (May 2022)

"Dr. Coyle's lecture on aspiration pneumonia provided great information relevant to acute care practices. I liked the large number of speakers and variety of topics." H.H. (May 2022)

"Multiple, very qualified speakers with a wide area of expertise." E.C. (May 2022)

"The course was well organized. The head and neck, respiration, and hydration sections are most relevant to my practice." L.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of compensatory maneuvers and hydration principles. And the flexibility of taking the course online and on demand." R.G. (Jan. 2022)

"It covered a variety of topics and patient populations related to dysphagia, including hydration management." N.W. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked that there was a variety of aspects covered. I found most all of the content to be very beneficial as I work in skilled nursing facilities. I loved that there was a section in this presentation about the integrative approaches." L.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved the course on respiration and esophageal function. This was fascinating and makes me want to consider effects of respiration more carefully when assessing patients in acute care. I liked the content and flexibility of being able to work on it." M.T. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the variety of dysphagia topics and speakers." J.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that the topics are broken down into sessions and the information is very detailed." F.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I feel more informed because of section 3 esophageal dysphagia. I'm increasingly seeing more patients with oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. The course was in small chunks, easy to do little bits at a time as I had opportunities." D.O. (Nov. 2021)

"Adding cognitive treatment to facilitate carryover for dysphagia strategies will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the easy to follow and interesting topics/presenters." D.L. (Nov. 2021)

"I really enjoyed the session on hydration." M.D. (Sept. 2021)

"Segment on hydration, segment on increased patient compliance/adherence, treatment modalities/studies was very good." M.S. (Sept. 2021)

“There was something from every section that I found useful to my practice. I enjoyed listening to it and learning from it at my own pace and on my own time.” H.B. (Aug. 2021)

"All of it was beneficial! Fantastic course! It has so much valuable information!! One of the best courses!" B.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The course is flexible and can be completed around my busy schedule. I also liked that I can continue to access the materials from the course to reference as I need them. Swallowing treatment for people with neurodegenerative diseases will be beneficial for my daily practice." J.R. (Jun. 2021)

“The information about esophageal dysphagia and managing trach/vent patients was very helpful. I liked that the speakers have had lengthy careers, reviewed swallowing treatment history, and demonstrated how far our profession has come in dysphagia treatment.” R.R. (Jun. 2021)

"It was beneficial to go over esophageal dysphagia, as this is a topic that is discussed with our patients frequently." H.S. (May 2021)

"I felt that as a whole, the topics were relevant and helpful to my daily work. I thought the Kathy Panther presentation about hydration was excellent and thought provoking and I also felt the vents/trach presentation gave great information. I felt all of the presentations gave helpful, practical information that I can use in my work." G.S. (Apr. 2021)

“I learned a lot of things that I didn't know before. I wouldn’t think that neck cancer can be combined with dysphagia.”  I.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciated going over the topics on esophageal dysphagia, respiratory and swallow relationships, and how to assist older adults to prevent dehydration issues. I liked the handouts and the articles referenced throughout the course to refer to for more information." V.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the demonstrations for assessment and treatment." R.R. (May. 2023)

"Expectations of damaged nerves and treatment techniques. I liked the test preview." D.H. (Feb. 2023)

"The in depth discussion of cranial nerves was excellent. Also the discussion of exercises." E.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Review of how each CN is involved, and how to treat. Good content." W.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the specific neurophysiology for swallowing and the demonstration with videos and clear slides." A.R. (Dec. 2022)

"This course is complete from understanding nerves, to what you would see, and then treatment options." R.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed this course." L.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The review of cranial nerve innervations and clinical testing was good." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Informative and provided information I can apply to daily practice immediately. Liked discussion of effective therapeutic techniques relating to cranial nerve injury." K.S. (July 2022)

"All of it is beneficial! I needed the refresh on cranial nerves, and will use the clinical treatment recommendations as well." T.B. (July 2022)

"I felt that the section on CN X was most helpful to my daily practice, simply because it is so instrumental in informing pharyngeal dysphagia treatment. All sections were very interesting and helpful!" J.R. (June 2022)

"I appreciated that each CN had an anatomy and physiology review, as well as a functional application section. Both are very important, and I plan to use this resource as a reference in my diagnostic and therapeutic work." J.R. (June 2022)

"Great application for specific exercises. I liked the ease of the online course with ability to take breaks." T.K. (May 2022)

"I liked the treatment strategies and discussion of techniques for each." A.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked how course was organized to present treatment strategies after each specific nerve was discussed. This helped with the learning process." A.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the detailed overview of functions, deficits, and researched backed treatment methods for each cranial nerve important to swallowing. Liked how knowledgeable the presenters were, and the clarity with which they presented the information." E.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Good review of UMN vs LMN and relationship to cranial nerves including deficits expected. Well-organized, I liked the format of presenting each individual cranial nerve and treatment before going on to the next." S.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the flow of instruction – intervention as well as diagnosis." S.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that it was broken into the 2 sections – information about the nerves and what results of its injury." M.A. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the interventions. Course was clearly presented." M.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Overview of CN exam and interventions was very good. Presenters were knowledgeable and thorough." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Exercises based on cranial nerve deficits! The course organization was great!" J.B. (Dec. 2021)

"Functional impact of CN damage and location of lesion for impact on function. Practical knowledge." M.C. (Nov. 2021)

"Evaluation of cranial nerves and how they affect swallowing. I liked the convenience of the course and presenters' knowledge." K.P. (Nov. 2021)

"There was so much information. It was helpful to have the ability to replay information that would have otherwise been missed during a live presentation." D.S. (Nov. 2021)

"The therapeutic application of exercises you would use for which type of deficit and why/how was beneficial for my daily practice. I liked both presenters and how they tie in the neurologic data with clinical implementation." S.S. (Oct. 2021)

"I loved how each nerve was described and then what treatment to provide. It gave descriptions with pictures and practical application." C.H. (Sept. 2021)

"I enjoyed the therapy ideas and the how-to aspect of the presentation." K.D. (Sept. 2021)

"The information on which types of deficits go with a UMN or LMN lesion for each nerve was very helpful. The structure of this online course was great, with the anatomy and physiology explanation for each nerve and followed by the treatment implications afterward." E.L. (Aug. 2021)

"  liked the treatment options and evidence behind them." K.S. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the review of the cranial nerves, what happens when there are lesions, and the assessment.” I.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The theory and underpinning knowledge will provide excellent reference material and increase my awareness of ideas for specific assessment and therapy." D.C. (May 2021)

"I liked how it was divided into different cranial nerves and the presenters spoke about different lesions and how you could target treatment based on which cranial nerves were effected." J.S. (Apr. 2021)

"I appreciated the treatment recommendations for deficits noted on CN exam and the benefit of specific exercises." J.B. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the treatment applications as it relates to cranial nerve damage." S.E. (Jan. 2021)

"The Head & Neck Cancer section was beneficial. This course was very informative and easy to understand." L.J. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the TBI information. Course was convenient per my schedule." V.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Review of cranial nerves was beneficial. Course was easy to follow." E.V. (Jan. 2023)

"Evidence-based protocols and procedures for assessment of swallowing function in patients with different types of neurogenerative disorders, HNC, following CVA and TBI, and with a tracheostomy tube." T.O. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the head and neck cancer section. And ability to stop and start course on my schedule." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved the information about imaging and sensory nerve damage. I also loved the pace, breadth of content, and knowledgeability of the instructors." M.P. (Dec. 2022)

"This course was so thorough!" J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"All topics explained in great detail." P.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the sections on TBI and HNC. And I loved the MBSImP section - very well presented." P.G. (Sept. 2022)

"Assessment of dysphagia following stroke was beneficial. I liked the follow up on cutting-edge knowledge." H.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Very comprehensive, well organized, clear course." I.B. (Jul. 2022)

"Easy to complete in one-hour blocks. I liked the sections on head and neck cancer." M.B. (Jul. 2022)

"The best current research to support clinical practice. I liked the bedside swallow assessment concepts for various diagnoses." S.T. (June 2022)

"Discussion of nerve innervation was beneficial. Course was very thorough. Please offer more courses like this one!" G.T. (Apr. 2022)

"All the video segments used were very beneficial for learning." R.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the bedside swallow screening tools, and having all the different speakers' perspectives." K.M. (Feb. 2022)

"The motor assessment for swallowing evaluation, assessment of sensory systems, the depth and breadth of knowledge of the presenters. Great course." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"The sections with information regarding head and neck cancer and nerves were beneficial." C.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked that I can work at my own place. Very thorough review of information." J.Z. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the clinical swallowing evaluation – very detailed information!" D.H. (Oct. 2021)

"The tracheostomy care section was helpful – I am a visual learner and enjoyed having pictures and diagrams of the materials being presented to better comprehend." N.O. (Oct. 2021)

"Swallowing and trachs. The entire course was very informational. I learned a lot!" D.W. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the specific guidance speaking to the SLP's role in patients with tracheostomy. Great that you can do this entire course at your own pace." M.C. (Sept. 2021)

"Review of anatomy with cranial nerves and motor/sensory nerves for swallowing was beneficial. I liked the ease of navigation with excellent content material." M.W. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked how comprehensive the course was. Going over sensory input as it relates to swallowing was most helpful." C.R. (May 2021)

"I needed to see a comparison of VFSS and FEES and now I understand when and why to recommend each one. I would also like to use a standardized tool for bedside swallow evaluations, I did not know there were standardized evaluations available. Course covered all of the assessment tools available, the rationale and practicality for each one. Excellent course!" J.D. (May 2021)

"The course presented a good overview of old and new evidence based dysphagia assessments." E.K. (Apr. 2021)

"l found all the specific information related to dysphagia most useful. It was also very detailed information and for those of us that have been practicing for a long time we can still learn something new." J.J. (Apr. 2021)

"I work in stroke unit equivalent care. This knowledge is helpful for understanding the research behind my bedside swallowing exams." M.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Comprehensive course – VFSS, CVA, TBI, cuffs & trach tubes, and research data supporting standardized and clinical test measures." J.K. (Apr. 2021)

"I like how the presentations were divided into all separate categories (HNC, Stroke/TBI, Trach)." T.S. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the swallowing assessment in oncology patients. Very knowledgeable and varied speakers. Very complete course." A.P. (Mar. 2021)

"Relationship between pulmonary function and swallowing was beneficial. Reinforced important aspects of evaluation and rationale for MBSS." A.D. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the comprehensive range of dysphagia topics covered in the course." C.W. (Jan. 2021)

"The course is comprehensive, and the section on VFSS and FEES was especially helpful." B.M. (Jan. 2021)

"I liked how course was split into two parts, with half being on therapy. Thickened liquids, use of Shaker exercise, EMST, saliva mgt were beneficial." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Treatment techniques were beneficial. All information can be immediately applied when working with patients. Course content was simple to follow." V.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I specifically liked the rehabilitative techniques. And the clarity of the presentation." N.T. (Feb. 2023)

"All of this content was beneficial considering this was my first course in Parkinson's and Dysphagia. The anecdotal information was one of the best parts of this course." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Clinically applicable. I liked the assessment of dysphagia in Parkinson's." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical course and easy to follow. The tools to use for initial interviews and evidence to support possible compensations/treatments were helpful." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"Provided treatment strategies. And I liked the rehab and compensatory techniques." B.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the compensatory strategies presented." L.F. (Aug. 2022)

"Everything will be very helpful for my practice." H.E. (Aug. 2022)

"All content was very relevant and I liked the swallowing avenues for Parkinson's patients." D.P. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the review of compensatory vs rehab strategies and specific treatment recommendations. The information was presented in a practical matter for treatment by the typical SLP." J.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the treatment section. Concrete examples, and a lot of study reviews." E.F. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the different scales, the evidence from studies, and the rehabilitative approaches. A lot of evidence-based information. A very pragmatic, concrete course, related to clinical concerns." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Liked the treatment options and the sensory recommendations to improve the swallow. I liked that I can take this information to improve my treatment tomorrow." A.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the rehab and compensatory exercises. The course was convenient - go at my own pace." B.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the compensatory strategies presented." M.P. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the comp strategies to deal with drooling - increasing frequency of swallow. More use of Shaker exercise to treat decreased elevation of hyolaryngeal complex and decreased opening of UES." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of rehabilitative strategies - thoroughness of the course." K.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I definitely will be incorporating some of the rehabilitative approaches into my practice, specifically EMST. Also for those patients who do not have cervical/neck issues, consider Shaker as part of their therapy now that I see the evidence supports its use. I really liked part two: therapy techniques." J.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Very informative and presenter was knowledgeable. Her personal experience w/ PD as a caregiver gave a noted point of view regarding the patient's QoL."  M.K. (Dec. 2021)

"Well organized, and addressed specific clinical questions about the efficacy of treatments in this population."  T.R. (Dec. 2021)

"The course was very well organized with handouts that were clear and emphasized targeted principles/information."  D.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The use of Shaker ex's for PD - didn't think of that application before." L.D. (Dec. 2021)

"Encouragement for continued treatment in a group that everyone knows "will decline" and ask why treatment?" H.B. (Nov. 2021)

"The information presented was beneficial in treating my pt. population. I will be able to apply what I learned immediately with my pts." B.O. (Oct. 2021)

“The assessment, severity rating tools, treatment, and review of evidence-based practices were very beneficial. The speaker was excellent, with good use of case presentations and video. This course was very well organized.” M.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The intervention section and theoretical background were beneficial for my daily practice." H.B. (June 2021)

"I liked ALL the information; it was all relevant to my scope of practice." K.E. (Apr. 2021)

"The presenter was concise and informative. The discussions regarding treatments including LSVT and EMST effects on Dysphagia were excellent."  K.R. (Mar. 2021)

“I felt that this course provided a thorough review of material on dysphagia in individuals with Parkinson's Disease.” M.H. (Feb. 2021)

"It was an in-depth and covered all objective areas. I appreciated the break down of all terms and studies completed. I also really appreciated the videos." S.W. (Feb. 2021)

“I enjoyed the information presented. It was practical and useful for my work with PwP.” S.L. (Feb. 2021)

“The examples to aid rehab and the outcome of each exercise and what part of the swallow were helpful.”  A.L. (Jan. 2021)

"Good explanations. I enjoyed the rehab and compensatory strategies." I.W. (Jan. 2021)

"Oral sensation and chin down information was beneficial. I liked that the speakers talked slowly and were easily understood." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I found that it's important to test pre and post-treatment regimen to be able to analyze the efficacy of modality approach/techniques." M.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I appreciated the review of the anatomy and physiology of the swallow mechanism. Also I was surprised by particular swallow treatment myths that were broken down by research." M.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Disputing so-called "acceptable" methods such as Mendelsohn and Shaker." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Good review of swallowing exercises for best practice." N.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated the focus on 2 common interventions (ie, chin tuck and effortful swallow). I feel that these are almost general/common aspiration suggestions for all patients and it was excellent to know the evidence about their actual results." Z.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated that the presenters focused on different types of outcomes. As mentioned multiple times in the presentation, functional outcomes are usually the primary concern for a clinician. I feel they emphasized what you measure is what you get and you need to be mindful that not all measures are equivalent in a clinical situation." Z.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Interpretation of normal vs disordered swallows. I liked the case studies." A.T. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the review of the literature of the different rehab techniques. The visuals were helpful to understand." G.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Good review of physiology, research and case presentations." M.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked the breakdown of what different interventions do and don't achieve. I really liked looking at the body of research about a technique rather than just individual studies." J.C. (Oct. 2022)

"Very clear presentation. I liked the discussion of challenges with research studies in treatment decision making." B.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Liked the format of the course." J.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the comparison of studies and reminders that we need to focus on the individual patient." P.O. (May 2022)

"Good review of anatomy and physiology." P.O. (May 2022)

"I liked the exploration of the four rehab techniques and their evidence base." M.W. (Feb. 2022)

"All the included visuals were very helpful for learning. I liked the videos." M.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I benefited from the long-term outcomes of different treatments/postures/exercises, and the inclusive review of studies." J.B. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the layout of the course, and the research on swallow strategies for treatment and treatment outcomes." J.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Well organized and explained succinctly. I liked the research-based outcomes." H.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the video examples and education on widely used swallow strategies and research specific efficacy." C.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the pace and case studies - analysis of the research and applied to the case study." C.G. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed perspectives from multiple speakers, and the breakdown of the specific exercises, application, research behind it." S.W. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the case studies that were shown – and review of the literature regarding several commonly used treatment techniques." C.C. (Dec. 2021)

“I enjoyed how the presenters went through each technique and identified what it was originally thought to target and how research has changed the way we use the technique. I liked how it was presented in a systematic way.” D.K. (Nov. 2021)

"Detailed information. I liked the studies of actual benefits of each swallow exercise." J.D. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the data on research and being able to follow and review at my own pace as well as the knowledge of the presenters. The course is great." Y.C. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the discussion of evidence for different interventions. Lots of VF images as examples." C.G. (Sept. 2021)

"The review of the evidence of swallowing rehabilitation techniques and detailed review of anatomy of swallowing structures will benefit my daily practice." H.B. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the very specific articles related to each treatment technique and how each article interpreted the data." M.M (May 2021)

“The explanation of the different comp swallow techniques and the purpose for use was helpful!” D.K. (Apr. 2021)

“I most enjoyed the research about the effortful swallow and all the muscles that are truly involved in all 4 of the dysphagia rehab techniques. It was a great refresher. I was engaged the entire session and learned a great deal from this course! It was highly applicable!” M.K. (Feb. 2021)

“I enjoyed the talk about different techniques and the overall effectiveness.” L.D. (Feb. 2021)

“The supporting evidence for physiologic changes of each intervention was very insightful.”  D.M. (Jan. 2021)

"The actual screening process ensured that I've been doing things correctly. I liked that course could be taken at my own pace." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Thorough explanation and clear outline of what a BSE should consist of and why." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Very thorough course." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning specifics on what to include in the BSE. Dr. Coyle presents technical information in an understandable manner." S.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Being able to pause when necessary and go back was nice." C.N. (Dec. 2022)

"Jim Coyle is an absolute guru and deserves the highest respect." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the clinical application and specific components of the BSE." J.R. (Oct. 2022)

"The discussion about clinical swallow evaluations and what information they can and cannot provide will be beneficial for my practice. I liked the online format that was available." M.C. (Sept. 2022)

"Good review of components of a clinical bedside exam. I liked the convenience of viewing the course on my own schedule and pace, being able to start/stop the course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Dr. Coyle is a great presenter. Good overall in-depth discussion of screening and CSE." L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I found it beneficial to discuss the limitations of clinical bedside evaluations as well as what they can tell us. I liked that the information was presented in a very digestible manner." L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Learned how CN Exam results can indicate issues other than the more obvious, e.g. CN V and VII can have implications for hyolaryngeal excursion, not just face and jaw. Liked the case study of how stroke pt's hospital course can be different depending on how and when SLP makes decisions. Good discussion of how the pt's "baseline" is not their real "baseline" - they're in the hospital because they are sick." J.B. (Jul. 2022)

"Learning what clinical assessments can and can't tell us was beneficial." J.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the speaker's style of explanations. More justification of the screening process, the cut-offs in the process vs. moving to direct testing and identification of at-risk patients." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I love James Coyle presentations and the functional info he presents." A.P. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the information on how to read and interpret a valid research study. James Coyle always presents in a way that the content is easy to follow and well organized." C.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the entire course beneficial in my daily practice. I enjoyed so many aspects of this course and will recommend it to my colleagues." K.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the clarification related to the levels of screening and the key points of education for medical staff members. This was functional information that is part of the everyday job. It targeted some areas that I have become more relaxed about, and need to ensure that I am putting into practice. I appreciated the brief review of the cranial nerves and their innervations." K.S. (Aug. 2021)

"It was very easy to relate this presentation to my work in the skilled nursing facility. I liked the specific steps for conducting a clinical swallow study. Also, the discussion regarding specificity vs sensitivity - Its thoroughness and clarity." R.B. (Jul. 2021)

"Gave good info about how to discuss results of screening with MDs." L.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Excellent class – went into details about screenings and clinical assessment. Good review for me after 20 years out of grad school. I enjoyed the case studies." L.D. (Jul. 2021)

"I enjoyed the PowerPoint as it was easy to follow along and I liked the different diagrams/charts with information on the specific topic discussed." S.T. (Jun. 2021)

"Nice review of screening and CSE." S.D. (May 2021)

"Very thorough course. The details of the clinical examination was most useful, and I really appreciated the review of the literature. I liked the verbal presentation with the handout and ability to review examination before the presentation." B.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Very detailed - I liked the discussions on screening details, correct uses, interpretation of outcomes, false positives, and negatives."  R.A. (Mar. 2021)

"The presentation was wonderful. The information flowed well and good examples and visuals were provided. I found the discussion around including speech & language skills in the completion of a swallowing evaluation very interesting and helpful." C.S. (Jan. 2021)

"This course was informative. I liked the discussion that SLP's should not necessarily offer swallowing recommendations but options instead." G.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Realistic options for advanced dementia patients and the importance of educating family members. I liked the discussion of Palliative Care vs. Hospice and options available related to dysphagia decisions." K.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Very applicable for the acute care SLP. I liked the case studies and the section about communicating when goals of care are unclear." K.N. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned how to carefully hand feed and how to work with families/patients who refuse to accept non-oral feeding." D.O. (Aug. 2022)

"Good discussion of family education. This course was easy to understand." S.J. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the incorporation of case studies. The session on dysphagia in the end stage dementia population was beneficial." L.G. (May 2022)

"Very empathic approach. I liked the point that feeding tubes can actually detract from patient health." J.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Discussion of ways for the SLP to support palliative care for advanced patients was beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced." E.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the decision making tools to provide to patients/families to assist in their process of making informed decisions. The research presented was relevant to enhance my understanding of the information being presented." T.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked everything! Presenter was very knowledgeable!" S.L. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the decision-making process, support, and the resources that were recommended. I was engaged the entire time. I appreciated that the slides have the majority of the discussed information on them. This allowed me to focus on listening and understanding rather than having to pause and make note of what the speaker was saying." K.G. (Aug. 2021)

"Great course giving a wealth of information as far as how to be an advocate for frail and elderly patients, and supporting families in a very stressful time with their loved ones. Course was very thorough and looking at dysphagia from all angles: medical, speech, educating patient/family members while respecting their values and choices." L.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Developing goals of care with multiple options. Review of literature to support clinical decision making." H.B. (Jun. 2021)

“The value put on careful hand feeding and written examples of how to address two possible outcomes and possible avenues of therapy. LOVED IT!!  Liked the integration of case studies throughout the presentation." L.H. (Jun. 2021)

"This was a great refresher course as I transition from peds to SNFs. It was engaging and informative. I appreciated the real case studies and video footage of the fees/mbs." K.G. (May 2021)

"After 30 years in acute and IP rehab, I am transitioning to long term care/SNU. I appreciate the opportunity to think about this patient care population with greater detail to their particular needs. I am passionate about providing appropriate care. This really supported how to educate/provide options; document. It also gave great ideas on how to work with staff and volunteers." K.R. (May 2021)

"The discussion of the paradigm shift in goals of care was most beneficial. I liked the coverage of a variety of areas and topics to do with dysphagia in medically fragile and frail elderly." L.N. (May 2021)

"I liked the resources and language used. Loved the focus on patient and family." C.B. (Apr. 2021)

"Excellent course! Comprehensive and relevant to today's geriatric population with which we serve. Thank you!" L.C. (Mar. 2021)

"I enjoyed the facts re: rates of aspiration and pneumonia." A.S. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated the suggestions for speaking with families." M.P. (Jan. 2021)

"The sequence common in swallowing by a patient with COPD was beneficial. Good explanation of the normal swallow." H.K. (May 2023)

"Description of the phases of respiration and different patterns of coordination between respiration and deglutition, the impact of the different phases of respiration on the position of the larynx for deglutition, and description of the impact of certain diseases on breathing and swallowing were all beneficial." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning differences in breathing patterns for those with restrictive lung diseases. I liked the presentation style and flow." L.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Dysphagia in patients with COPD, coordination of swallowing and breathing (in healthy population), and videofluoroscopic analysis of swallowing physiology." A.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the research describing the optimal and sub-optimal breathing patterns surrounding swallowing for different patient populations. Good videos and explanations." L.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning to teach breath and swallow coordination to patients with respiratory issues to achieve optimal swallowing. I liked the modified barium swallowing study videos that the presenter showed." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Relation of respiratory phase and swallowing. Good use of swallowing imaging." J.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the real photos and the videos used during presentation." K.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical clinical implications. Excellent presentation, well organized and focused. Review of respiratory swallowing coordination and functions, swallow patterns, COPD, physiological swallowing impairments, comparison with normal aging implications for treatment and modification of swallow maneuver training." M.E. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning how swallow-breathing discoordination impacts our patients with COPD. I liked that I can complete course at my own pace, rewind and listen again." V.F. (Sep. 2022)

"The teaching on optimal breathing pattern for improved breath/swallow coordination was helpful." N.M. (Sep. 2022)

"Functional information. I liked the discussion on COPD." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the treatment strategies and ease of use of the course." L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the anatomy/physiology overview, detailed description of respiration cycle, and how it relates to the swallowing mechanism."  L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked learning the physiologic components of deglutition. Video studies were helpful."  L.H. (Jul. 2022)

"Discussion of normal breathing pattern was helpful. I liked learning the relationship between respiration and swallowing based on the latest research evidence."  H.H. (Jun. 2022)

"Related to esophageal symptoms - sticking sensation with COPD patients. Videos and animations were helpful."  S.T. (Jun. 2022)

"Learning clinical features seen in patients with respiratory problems during swallowing. Learning all the physiological impairments associated with respiratory probs & COPD. Use of swallow respiratory phase / pattern training."  L.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the use of MBS studies to reinforce messages and instructions for supraglottic swallow technique."  L.H. (May 2022)

"I liked all of the radiographic imaging to demonstrate and support the lecture information. Very conducive to learning!" M.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the practical applications with head and neck cancer patients as well as COPD." A.G. (Jan. 2022)

"The explanation behind each anatomical finding associated with the physiological and pathological consequences was especially useful. It was highly structured with many useful videos." P.T. (Jan. 2022)

"Dr. Harris addressed ongoing studies to determine capacity of COPD patients to be trained in compensatory techniques designed to decrease incidence of aspiration. I liked Dr. Harris' research oriented presentation (per usual)." R.A. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning therapeutic strategies with COPD patients. Very practical, good use of videofluoroscopy examples." K.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I gained understanding that pt's can be trained to modify respiratory and swallow patterns – content was clear, concise and relevant to the topic." R.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I enjoyed the review of physiology as it is always good to brush up on! I also very much feel I will benefit from the information relating to the changes seen in the different types of COPD and the significance of the breathing pattern. It was great to be able to do it on my own time. I have been watching slowly over lunch breaks as I have time and it has been a perfect way to get it done!" J.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I found the discussion of training optimal respiratory-swallowing patterning to be very insightful. I also liked the inclusion of VFSS videos to demonstrate topics.” R.S. (Aug. 2021)

"This course increased my knowledge of optimal breath-swallow patterns and provided evidence that training of these patterns is possible. I appreciated the details regarding the physiological processes of swallowing that are impacted by pulmonary disease." R.K. (Jul. 2021)

"Course was concise, but provided so much background information prior to covering the topic – a really good refresher course on normal swallowing with lots of visuals." S.D. (Apr. 2021)

"I work in a SNF and we do have a few COPD pts where this material will apply. I have little information of swallow tx for this type of pt so this course is very helpful. I enjoyed this seminar, thank you." G.J. (Apr. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion toward the end of the course regarding retraining optimal respiratory-swallow coordination. I would be very interested in learning more about this and how to apply in clinical practice. I liked the discussion of relevant evidence-based research & visual/graphic demonstration of swallowing." K.C. (Mar. 2021)

"The discussion on possible swallow impairments in the COPD population was especially useful." C.P. (Feb. 2021)

"Anatomy and physiology review is always beneficial. I like the evidence that selected safe swallowing strategies actually do work." J.K. (Jan. 2021)

"Skill vs. strength training was beneficial to discuss. Thorough and informative course." A.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The case studies were super helpful. Excellent course. I loved the application of the clinical knowledge to case studies." A.S. (May 2023)

"Lots of good information. Compensation and retraining exercises that target each individual MBSImP component." C.K. (May 2023)

"Learning which treatment activities match to components on the MBSImP and which strength training devices are available for swallowing treatment. I liked that I was able to complete this course at my own pace. Use of materials and examples were clear and illustrated the information." D.B. (May 2023)

"Linking the MBSImP component with strategies and targeted treatment. Translating assessment results to physiologically targeted treatment, strength training, skill training, intensive multi-modality interventions, and the case studies were all beneficial." L.C. (May 2023)

"The entire presentation was beneficial. I liked how this course reviewed MBS and went into detail about what was actually visualized." T.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Correlation of MBS with treatment recommendations. I liked the detailed information." K.V. (Apr. 2023)

"Pharyngeal contraction exercises were beneficial. I liked how the course was laid out. Very easy to understand." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Very thorough course. I liked the information on picking skill and strength training exercises based on the MBSImP components." F.B. (Mar. 2023)

"The MBS slides, documentation, goal writing, and tx plan were beneficial. Liked that I could do the course at my own pace and refer back to it." B.G. (Mar. 2023)

"Specific treatment goals. I liked the case studies." J.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Identifying specific exercises for targeted areas. All of the evidence! EBP!" A.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Therapy recommendations based on MBSImP results." T.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Very pertinent to my daily practice. I liked the biofeedback." J.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Converting MBS results to targeted treatment. Examples, treatment plans, and actual pre and post treatment results." B.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Great visuals, easy to understand step-by-step procedures. Knowledge of A&P, how and when to use specific types of direct therapy for patients with dysphagia." S.V. (Feb. 2023)

"Recommendations for short term goals and objectives based on MBSS results from case studies. Really good quality video/graphics with case study MBSS's." J.A. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the MBS videos in the case studies." M.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussion on treatment plans with long and short term goals and treatment objectives. Good organization and examples w/video." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Course goes into lots of detail about different interventions. Going through individual MBSImP components and relating them to therapy was beneficial." C.H. (Jan. 2023)

"The case studies were great - translating observations and MBSImP scores into targeted tx." M.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Lots of useful information. I liked the discussion of strategies and compensations that are useful and how they are evidence based." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Correlating MBSImP data points (scores) with interventions. Practical, as I have recently completed the MBSImP course." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The case studies were very practical and useful. I liked how I was able to complete course at my own pace." V.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Review of principles of neuroplasticity was beneficial." E.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the case studies of patients in the acute care setting." A.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Lots of VFSS to look at and consider therapy approaches." N.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Research-based benefits of specific exercises. Course was well organized." W.K. (Nov. 2022)

"The detailed explanation of retraining strategies for impairments was helpful." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked discussion of strength training. Good examples." S.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the types of strategies listed under each component and the convenience of taking the course online." K.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the ability to stop/start between each presentation. And linking specific impairment to exercises." V.C. (Oct. 2022)

"The format of the course was excellent!"  L.Y. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the pace, the case studies, the videos, the rating scales, descriptions, format, and flow. The course was easy to follow." K.H. (Sept. 2022)

"All of the content was very beneficial and I was able to do it according to my schedule." P.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Treatment approaches based on the MBSImP impairments - I learned how to apply these results to treatment. The course format was helpful and the explanations for treatment approaches were clear." L.F. (Sept. 2022)

"The content of this course will benefit my daily practice once I have the opportunity to work in a medical setting. I liked that it gave potential treatments to address underlying causes of the pathophysiologies identified during MBS."  L.A. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was easy to follow. Liked the specific treatment techniques for specific components of the MBSImP." M.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the powerpoint." C.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the videos to go along with explanations of where the disorder is. And determining recommendations for exercises after a MBS." K.K. (Sept. 2022)

"The huge amount of information on swallowing treatment was great, the flow of information in the course is smooth, and it included almost all known therapy approaches for swallowing." A.A. (Aug. 2022)

"Everything was good. What a plethora of information! This was a great course, so much information, charts, the associated videofluoroscopy swallowing studies, outlined goals etc! Thank you so much!"  R.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Very informative & useful information! Compensations & retraining exercises specific to each component and with rationale! Liked going through the case studies."  A.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that this course covered specific interventions, and that I could go at my own pace."  B.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The case studies, the content, and delivery were particularly helpful."  E.N. (Aug. 2022)

"The case studies were interesting and I appreciated the review of the different interventions."  J.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Updated evidence based treatment methods; use of actual MBSs to reinforce information; breakdown of the information was excellent."  C.B. (Aug. 2022)

"The content and quality of the case studies were exceptional!  This course was thorough, relevant, and extremely useful in thinking through therapeutic intervention for dysphagia."  M.K. (July 2022)

"Learning the breakdown of the 17 physiologic components of the swallow, the what/where/when of each and then the examples of how these would be rated using an example MBSS. I like that I could complete the course at my own pace and I could repeat sections as needed. I also appreciate the downloadable materials that I can now use and reference in my clinical practice."  K.F.-H. (July 2022)

"The course is very well done.  All of the content was very beneficial."  D.P. (July 2022)

"I loved and really connected to the beginning when our skills as SLPs were validated and highlighted to the highest extent. We are so commonly mistaken as professionals who are "just looking for aspiration" by the doctors at the hospital and they have no idea the level of detail we are assessing!" E.R. (June 2022)

"I loved EVERYTHING about the course! Especially the detailed breakdown of each component from MBSImP and how to treat it. I also like all the great research resources." E.R. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the case studies, followed by specific goals/plans for patient care. I liked the expertise of the presenters. I know the information is accurate and reliable." M.B. (June 2022)

"I liked the practical applications of therapy (compensatory and behavioral)." L.M. (June 2022)

"Concise content, rich examples, detailed information, based on evidence-based medicine." H.H. (May 2022)

"I liked that I could proceed at my own pace as it is on-demand; exercises that specifically target the components; mention of biofeedback and types; included some innovations in treatment." L.C. (May 2022)

"This was all very relevant and thorough. I liked the strategies to use for various impairments." S.K. (May 2022)

"The application practices are extremely helpful. Clear, precise information. Well done!" T.K. (May 2022)

"I liked the review of dysphagia components and the case studies." B.W. (May 2022)

"I liked the connection between MBSImP scores and treatment targets via presenting the case studies." A.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the frontline tactics/compensatory strategies, and how it is divided into different types of treatment." L.M. (Apr. 2022)

"All material was relevant and well structured. I liked the literature reviews and useable resources." S.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked being able to review cases and videos and see the treatment options planned as a result. I liked that I could access it when able to, around other work commitments." C.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Evidence-based practice of treatment. Flexible pace of learning." W.L. (Mar. 2022)

"My skills as a clinician will be improved by the connection between impairments seen on the MBSS and strengthening/retraining interventions directly targeting these deficits." W.E. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of anatomy of the swallow in detail, and the interventions suggested. Easy to access – material easy to follow and process." L.A. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the review of swallowing exercises and when to use them based on MBS findings. Introduction to treatment programs that were unfamiliar to me; appreciate the discussions on current research. Review of MBSImP components (although I recently finished training, so not as beneficial - but, the Compensation vs Retraining slides for each component was NICE!). CASE STUDIES! Very helpful in looking at a case from beginning to end." J.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I found it very beneficial to have case studies with a systematic approach to evaluation and treatment, including goal-writing. I liked that there were several case studies from start to finish." K.D. (Jan. 2022)

"The case studies were very helpful. I felt that I could implement the goal-writing immediately." T.D. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked using the specific components of the MBSImP to determine treatment targets. Easy to understand and salient to my daily practice as a medically based SLP." M.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked watching the MBSS and then seeing what therapy techniques would be used in therapy." H.B. (Jan. 2022)

"Very practical information and excellent adjunct to the MBSImP training." C.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked seeing the case studies from start to finish of their treatment." A.G. (Dec. 2021)

"The case studies where the PMH, current nutritional status, MBS-Imp scores, goals and treatment plan. This was fantastic!"  M.B. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the pace, the detail, the mastery by the presenters. I saw Bonnie do the MBSImP course many years ago and I'm glad we have gurus like her still helping us be better and better." J.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the outline of evidence-based treatment approaches, including new programs." S.E. (Nov. 2021)

"The breakdown of specific treatment activities for each possible area of deficit of swallowing were beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked the simple format with helpful course slides." V.B. (Oct. 2021)

"Treatment plan examples for intervention targeting underlying mechanisms were beneficial for my daily practice." J.W. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the slides depicting how you can have similar issues (i.e. aspiration, pharyngeal residue) but the cause be from completely different physiology.  I liked the clear review of treatment options in an organized way based on MBSImP." S.S. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked that I could work at my own pace. Use printed as well as audio to learn." D.S. (Sept. 2021)

"The evidence on the efficacy of each treatment method and the case studies were beneficial for my practice." B.I. (Aug. 2021)

“I really enjoyed that the material was highly applicable to clinical practice and intervention. I also felt the speaker, images and slides were clear and concise.” K.P. (Aug. 2021)

“I thought all of the information presented was not only well researched, but explained very clearly with a lot of very good examples.” L.S. (July 2021)

“The breakdown of specific exercises and which physiologic impairments they target were helpful. As well as the provision of the evidence base.” R.M. (July 2021)

"It had a lot of functional ways of implementing the results of the MBSS from goal setting, to compensatory strategies, to therapeutic modalities that were all evidence based." C.S. (July 2021)

"I liked that the case studies allowed revision of MBSImP studies and demonstrated how to link outcome to treatment." D.W. (May 2021)

"The videos breaking down each MBSImP component and most supported interventions were exactly what I hoped to see in this course. Additionally, the review of each intervention approach, the evidence (or lack of), and further discussion will help direct my intervention planning." E.F. (Apr. 2021)

"Having specific information on each exercise or compensatory strategy - function, mechanics, and targets - was most beneficial. I liked the thoroughness and logical progression." B.D. (Apr. 2021)

"Very clear every step of the way. Excellent visuals and case studies to complement the information. I liked the review of all aspects of the MBS and specific therapies to target each area. Very comprehensive." T.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I loved the information about which treatment approaches were best suited for each impairment identified on the MBSImP." L.L. (Feb. 2021)

"Spinal cord injury, and EMST were beneficial topics." M.P. (May. 2023)

"I liked the information on spinal cord injury, baclofen, and EMST/IMST." M.G. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the review of anatomy and the descriptions of phases of cough." T.R. (Dec. 2022)

"New information learned, such as ASIA scale. And adding cough goals to the plan of care." J.M. (Jul. 2022)

"Very interesting content. I liked the anatomy and clinical practice." C.C. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the visual data and support of the EMST exercises." E.N. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the organization and flow of the material. It is obvious the presenter has been active in direct patient care. Also, the assessment of cough and inclusion of respiratory strength training was beneficial." B.G. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the whole course. It's been a long time since I heard a continuing ed that was very interesting. I liked the phases of cough, influences such as vital capacity and expiratory drive, EST influence." J.T. (Apr. 2022)

"Use of digital peak flow meter, EMST, and inspiratory strength training which I feel the output measures would help aid resident getting on board with insight and participation to ensure improved upper airway protection. I liked the general assessment and treatments." K.K. (Apr. 2022)

"I used to be private practice voice center with mostly chronic cough, post viral cough/voice therapy, now I am inpatient rehab, so excited for the SCI info. Thank you." M.P. (Jan. 2022)

"A deep dive into cough as a subject – incorporating assessment and treatment of cough into assessment and treatment of dysphagia." J.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the research and application to clinical tx. And the enthusiasm from the presenter regarding the topic of cough." K.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the examples provided by the presenter – how cough can be used to assess aspiration." J.S. (Dec. 2021)

"This was very pertinent to some of the patients I have been treating lately. I liked the rehabilitation ideas." S.J. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the techniques for rehabilitation of the cough." J.P. (Dec. 2021)

"So much of the information was helpful. I work in a LTACH with patients on vent, with trach and spinal cord injuries. This instructor was fantastic. She gave so many outlines, repeated slides that were important, repeated information and gave so many reviews. She summed up what she had presented so thoroughly, with outlines and she provided links to her research, her colleagues research, photos of what she was talking about, etc. This was so much information. The presenter's rate was appropriate and she was pleasant to listen to for 3 hours!!"  S.D. (Oct. 2021)

"The PowerPoint slides were relevant and interesting. The discussion on Spinal cord injury was most beneficial." K.M. (Jun. 2021)

“I enjoyed the presenter's willingness to share knowledge liberally! I can hear the passion in the topics discussed just from the recording alone!” X.C. (Mar. 2021)

"Going over the use of EMST was most beneficial. The presentation was organized and speaker did well communicating the message." T.H. (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the description of phases of a cough with diagrams. Also, understanding that just listening to a cough is not a good way to evaluate it. Plus, the understanding that the UES must constrict during cough. The specifics of why Parkinson's patients have a disordered cough, and instructions for assessing voluntary cough were also helpful.” S.N. (Feb. 2021)

"Very thorough! I liked the data and how the speaker stressed that we each should be a part of assessing the cough as a tool.” D.C. (Feb. 2021)

“It was very informative on assessing cough when completing Dysphagia evaluation, and treatments in a clinical setting. I also liked that I could pause the presentation and listen to the information again. It was helpful to have the materials to look at during the presentation.” P.E. (Jan 2021)

"The techniques to facilitate cough, i.e.: use of EMST device, are practical to my current practice. I enjoyed the case studies and patient examples. I would have appreciated a list of contraindications for EMST in medical patients." M.P. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion of the cough reflex. I don't work with spinal cord pts but do work in SNFs and geriatrics so cough disorder is common. Very informative lecture." G.J. (Jan. 2021)

"I liked the comparisons of studies related to e-stim validity as a form of therapeutic intervention in dysphagia." K.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Good review. Very specific with the various types of stimulation and the difference between the studies." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I would recommend this course. I liked the course format." G.R. (Aug. 2022)

"This course was clearly presented. E-stim is controversial and it's important to know the background and research." M.Z. (Jul. 2022)

"Course was informative. I liked the evaluation of current research relating to e-stim in dysphagia population." K.S. (Jun. 2022)

"The illustrations were very helpful. Liked the discussion of surface electrical stimulation." L.K. (Jun. 2022)

"I appreciated the literature review explaining in plain language the results and recommendations for e-stim use." E.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked that I could go at my own pace and re-watch sections of the lecture – specifically the anatomy/physiology section." A.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the research evidence comparing healthy adults to those with impairments." A.K. (Feb. 2022)

"Learning which population it benefits, which it doesn't, and the negative impacts was most beneficial." R.G. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the explanation of the physiologic mechanism of e-stim. Review of literature was beneficial. Visuals were excellent, teaching was clear." J.M. (Sept. 2021)

"The extensive discussion of available studies and recognizing their limitations was good." D.K. (Aug. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on the patient's selection of SES." M.S. (May 2021)

"Review of anatomy and results of current experiment to debunk e-stim claims. Using NMS during VFSS to confirm effectiveness as treatment option." T.M. (May 2021)

"I appreciated the review of the studies." B.M. (Apr. 2021)

"This lecture was thorough and easily followed the slides. I especially appreciated the discussion on the interaction of various intrinsic and extrinsic muscles and the impact SES has on them." G.M. (Mar. 2021)

"The diagrams and overview of A&P for normal swallow were excellent. However, I think more recent studies should be added to the presentation." A.L. (Jan. 2021)

"This information is usable and relatable. I liked the reinforcer profiles and the checklist for words being used and in what context they are being used. I also liked how this system combines using core words with a picture exchange and with a motor plan component." M.J. (May 2023)

"I liked the discussion of core vocabulary with autism. And the CVES binders." A.G. (May 2023)

"Quality instruction and knowledgeable instructor. In-depth discussion of the Core Vocabulary Exchange System." P.S. (May 2023)

"Handouts and presentation were clear. Learning prompts to be avoided was beneficial." C.C (May 2023)

"I liked the speaker's knowledge and this use of AAC." L.V. (May 2023)

"The entire discussion! I soaked it all in! I appreciated the supplemental videos. I liked the whole course!" C.R. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked learning how to integrate the CVES into therapy and routines." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"This system makes so much more sense than the basic picture exchange for items in immediate environment. Personally, the section on autism and the neuroscience behind attention and filtering deficits was the most beneficial." D.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I enjoyed the discussion on how to implement and use CVES with students. I thought the structure of explaining the purpose of CVES, how to put the tools together, and begin introduction for use was helpful." S.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Reasoning behind single word use. I liked the entire course and especially loved all the checklists and planning tools." S.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Language development (SNUG), motor planning were beneficial. I liked the focus on language, resources, and videos." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the concepts of low-tech and core vocabulary with AAC systems and how they can be used in situations where hi-tech cannot be used. Core Word Acquisition Checklist will be beneficial." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the core language and the case studies." B.R. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Seeing how to use CVES with students in therapy was beneficial." R.I. (Jan. 2023)

"Course was practical. Examples were easy to understand. I liked the use of core vocabulary." O.R. (Dec. 2022)

"The speaker was excellent, and the resources will be extremely helpful." C.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Thorough and great handouts - and videos of actual use of program." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Good pace and demonstrations." C.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I learned more about brain functioning in ASD individuals, and the possibility that we can influence that development via language and communication skills learning. Excellent language development review. Specific information on how to use the system. A presentation I could easily refer back to, as needed." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"This is a great AAC tool and helpful for those patients that aren’t ready for a high tech device. I recently took another AAC course and the content in this one was very consistent. It mentioned the following: elicit requests using preferred reinforcers, give adequate response time, and having icons in the same place is very important for motor planning." J.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Very clear, organized presentation. One of the best I have ever attended." T.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy to navigate course." E.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The combination of the speaker's instruction, videos, materials, and examples for better understanding was good. I liked the connection between typical language development and the actual use of CVES." A.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the structure of the handouts and the idea of imageability. Good protocol for initial core word identification." T.C. (Oct. 2022)

"Format of course was good. I liked the explanation/discussion of core words." S.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the visuals included in the slides. And learning how to assess for core word acquisition." R.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Using CVES to increase both expressive and receptive language skills was good to learn. The course was rich in content." A.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked how it tied in with typical language development. And learning how to setup the core boards and binders." P.K. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked all of the content - choosing core words and fringe vocabulary for specific children, and taking data for understanding and use." D.K. (Aug. 2022)

"The whole webinar was beneficial for my daily practice."  V.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning how to use picture exchange when teaching vocabulary was good. I liked all of the course content."  N.C. (Aug. 2022)

"Great information to utilize in practice."  M.C. (Aug. 2022)

"There was a lot of information and examples provided that allowed for application of the knowledge. I liked the demonstrations for carryover of skills for more than communication for basic statements." A.R. (July 2022)

"I liked the instruction on phrases to model using child's preferred activities." M.V. (July 2022)

"Learning how to incorporate low tech AAC into different forms of communication was beneficial. And learning how to use this form of communication with different populations." L.K. (July 2022)

"I loved the organization, the colorful slides and using the CVES pictures. I loved recording the baby’s first 10 words and analyzing what word types they are using." J.S. (July 2022)

"It was packed with an abundance of information. I liked the downloadable handouts/inventories. Also the therapy clips of the children using CVES." L.M. (June 2022)

"It was all superbly explained and pertinent to helping my youngest students who are just beginning a language journey. The Aided Language Input section was especially helpful; also showing first 10 words, and how to use masking. The presenter did a marvelous job of comprehensive coverage of CVES and all its components as well as explaining all of the what/how/why basics." K.A. (June 2022)

"I liked how it supported functional communication. The video clips showing use of the visual schedule, masking icons, SNUG and specific uses of the CVES were good. The handouts are helpful including the reinforcement assessment, etc." C.H. (June 2022)

"I liked the entire course. The instructor was great!" R.E. (June 2022)

"I liked learning to use core with the first / then and scheduling, how to use core words in their many functions, how to get started - the inventories and language acquisition, and that I was able to view course in my own time and place. Also great resources." T.P. (June 2022)

"It gave excellent explanation on how to teach core vocabulary using picture exchange. I liked the discussion on how to choose core vocabulary based on imageability." S.Z. (May 2022)

"I love that it was on demand and saved my progress!" J.F. (May 2022)

"I liked the examples for language expansion." A.S. (May 2022)

"I liked the use of core words in language acquisition and expansion. Appreciated that the presentation was divided into sections with access to print the slides." M.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the concept of parents filling out the inventory at the beginning, then again after a few weeks to assess progress and determine goals." S.F. (May 2022)

"I love the idea of pairing our daily schedule with core words (I'm currently a Pre-K teacher, though I've also been an SLP for many years). The information was very practical and very clear." R.W. (Apr. 2022)

"The use of the CVES system as a low tech AAC system for use with my low to non-verbal students will benefit my practice. I liked the course. It was a wonderful presentation." N.W. (Apr. 2022)

"The course was very easy to understand and interesting. Learning how to incorporate core vocabulary and aided language into my sessions, creating a communication loop, and using the icons to respond back to my students was beneficial for my practice." D.G. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the availability of how to start with use of icons, then track and keep data on progress." A.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Very practical. I liked the imageability and methods to create inventories." D.G. (Mar. 2022)

"Course was engaging. I liked the ideas to mask words for students who are learning at a slower rate." J.G. (Mar. 2022)

"The course had the content and style of in-person, yet it was online. Very convenient." L.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Will definitely be utilizing this process. Very, very useful!" J.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning that with ASD there are connectivity deficits in the brain and their impact and how we as clinicians can connect the white fiber tracts via receptive input to reduce over-pruning." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I think this will benefit some of the younger kids at our school." J.W. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the blend of best practice and research information, and learning about an exchange system highlighting core words. I liked how CVES can be a bridge to a speech generating device with robust language pages." M.J. (Mar. 2022)

"Excellent Workshop! This system is completely new to me and I'm excited to try it!" D.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the importance of core vocabulary overall and how to use it with picture exchange. The presenter kept my attention throughout and it was easy to follow." K.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the information on how to start choosing vocabulary and then how to build child's language going forward using the device. Sometimes choosing vocabulary can be overwhelming as there can be so many options." K.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Great conference - excellent examples - well explained and demonstrated." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Presenter was very easy to follow and kept my attention even though it was online." L.T. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked all of it as I continue to struggle with how to use low tech devices with nonverbal children. We do not have a system in place so I will have to order this one. Plus being able to watch tutorials on youtube is very helpful." N.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Excellent examples - well explained and demonstrated - great handouts." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Presenter was very easy to follow and kept my attention even though it was online." L.T. (Jan. 2022)

"She's done her research and walks the walk. Great job!" M.V. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved the incorporation of receptive and expressive language into an exchange type format. I loved the pairing of core words throughout the day and activities.  I loved the discussion of brain impact when not addressing all parts of communication." L.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Love the refresher in development and also how to work with BCBA."  R.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I was not familiar with the CVES but have been interested in it for use with my students. Presentation was very good and linked to numerous references. Demonstrations were also helpful." S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"It was clear and concise and used real-life examples."  S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"All of this presentation will be incorporated in my daily practice." K.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the research about tactile input and benefits of moving pictures versus pointing to them helpful." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The Core Word Acquisition chart will be almost immediately utilized in my therapy session with several students." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed learning how this communication system is built for a child using core words, fringe words, and how it ties to developmental milestones in language." E.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I appreciated all aspects of this course...the review, the handouts, and the wealth of information." J.S. (Oct. 2021)

"Presented in an orderly, clear, and concise manner. One of the best online courses I have done." C.M. (Oct. 2021)

"This tool seems very detailed and comprehensive but flexible. It seems to be based on both research and practical experience. I appreciate that the pre therapy data collection and the ongoing data collection tools are included." S.P. (Oct. 2021)

"How to use the checklist and how to select from there the actual target core/fringe words based on their preferences was good information.  I like the manner explained, examples, visuals, material and all of the resources examples provided." S.V. (Sept. 2021)

"I appreciated having the handouts for where to start - gathering the preferences and word lists, then the explanation.  Being able to have all the materials, especially the docs to implement the program and then moving at my own pace to reflect upon the student that I will be using CVES with." K.H. (Aug. 2021)

"The discussion on the CVES system and how it works for core and fringe vocabulary and reinforcing language development along established pathways was beneficial.  The client videos showing us the CVES system were nice." S.M. (Aug. 2021)

"I love this system. I have grappled with many types of systems thru the years and this seems to address all of them." S.T. (Aug. 2021)

"Mindfulness was a beneficial topic. I liked the suggestions for being present in off time from work." M.G. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was very beneficial to learn some strategies to help with burnout and realize that I'm not alone. I found the self-care topic most beneficial. It gave suggestions to do to help relax." T.P. (May 2023)

"Learning differences between stress and burnout, causes of each, and strategies to help overcome / to deal with causes." D.G. (May 2023)

"I liked the brain science behind stress as well as the activities at the end of this session." N.F. (May 2023)

"I liked the info about the brain response to stress. The 3 ways to help self feel better were beneficial." A.K. (May 2023)

"All the examples of how to create positivity in your life were beneficial and what might help with self-care. I also felt that learning about the brain and stress was helpful to understand it. Good examples given to help you in your daily life." C.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the strategies for calming, and managing common stresses before burnout occurs." A.V. (Apr. 2023)

"Good examples specific to SLP profession. I liked the mindfulness practices." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked how it relates to us all. I think we as SLPs try to hide this. I liked the journaling, even if it is for 5 minutes, and focusing on the positive and less of the negative." M.Y. (Mar. 2023)

"Overall, very helpful. Managing stress. All of it was very interesting and helpful in my daily practice." M.K. (Mar. 2023)

"The topic of ways to deal with stress was beneficial. I liked the journaling ideas." S.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Great, useful suggestions on how to manage our stressful jobs! Loved the focus on positivity and mindfulness." M.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning different methods to incorporate to reduce stress were beneficial. I liked this topic." B.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Suggestions for destressing. I liked the reminder to take care of myself." S.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning ways to relieve stress in my practice." M.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Recognition of the fact that stress occurs so often. The need to review chronic stress." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Addresses a topic that affects SLPs everywhere. I liked the self-care." S.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the suggestions for stress relief. Very comprehensive and SLP focused information for self care and stress causers." J.A. (Jan. 2023)

"Gave practical tips to help combat stress in daily life as well as in the workplace. Methods of positivity and mindfulness techniques I can implement - journaling, mediation, movement." S.B. (Jan. 2023)

"This course definitely relates to my life right now. Good ideas to reduce stress and burnout." D.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I learned the difference between stress and burnout. I liked engaging in the activities at the end." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"How to recognize and break the cycle of stress. Learning how the brain functions during stressful times and how it becomes chronic stress." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning the mechanisms of stress. Theory as well as practical application." J.H. (Jan. 2023)

"After taking this course, I know I am not crazy..... I AM burnt out!!! Now I have to get myself together and do something about it." C.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Becoming aware of the causes of stress and ways to cope. This course is easy to access, provides a guide for taking notes, and you can preview the test to help highlight some of the important points." L.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning ways to deal with stress was beneficial." R.T. (Dec. 2022)

"This course went through the difference between burnout and stressed out. I liked the flexibility to go back and review neuro concepts as well." M.T. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the thorough way the speaker explained the brain functions and stress cycle and how our brain reacts to stress. Our brains see it as a threat and she taught us ways to change our mindset and rewire our brains by practicing positivity, mindfulness and self-care." L.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The speaker was fabulous! I liked how she took us through three activities after completely teaching the subject. Very impressed." L.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning strategies to implement to manage stress - great topic that is not usually discussed." B.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Very informative. The different areas of the brain and the effects of stress was good information. I can relate very well." L.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning the ways that stress can be managed in a daily changing caseload of a busy SLP. I felt like I could truly relate to the topic." A.N. (Nov. 2022)

"I really enjoyed this course. It has helped me to understand what is happening and what steps I can take to address the daily stress. Lots of great, practical steps." A.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the pace and how she explained everything. Good explanation of the brain and handling our stress." J.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Understanding how stress affects our brain and body and learning the different avenues of stress management." K.B. (Nov. 2022)

"This was an excellent course. I appreciated gaining tools to better manage my stress." A.C. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed the anatomy and physiology of the brain." L.V. (Sept. 2022)

"Practical, daily info - mindfulness, de-stress activities, breathing, etc." C.D. (Aug. 2022)

"The specificity of the strategies, not just what to do, but how to do it were helpful." D.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The course is easy to follow and relate to. Liked discussion of what happens in the brain when stressed out compared with when stress is being managed." J.D. (July 2022)

"Never had a course like this. It was something totally new to me and I found this will be extremely helpful. It described exactly how I feel so often, and it made sense to me! I will apply this information to my life." A.P. (July 2022)

"I needed some examples of effective practices to combat burnout and feeling overwhelmed, especially during the last two years. The author gave good examples, and spoken in an easy to understand manner." V.K. (July 2022)

"I learned a great deal about the brain and the connection to stress. Gave many ideas about handling stress before it becomes burnout." C.P. (July 2022)

"Knowing that other SLP's are experiencing the same stress concerns as I in their clinical practice was helpful." P.B. (July 2022)

"Such great information. I liked the self-care management discussion." L.G. (June 2022)

"I like how it relates to daily work life." D.B. (June 2022)

"I liked how it was set up, with an introduction of a topic or concept and then an examination of "Let's think about what this looks like in an SLP's day..." M.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the ways presented to deal with burnout and stress management." L.F. (May 2022)

"Activity suggestions to keep stress under control will be beneficial." P.H. (May 2022)

"Liked the concepts of mindfulness and positivity, also learning to remove myself from toxically stressful situations more often." S.K. (May 2022)

"The course reminded me of practices that will bring me back to center rather than unhealthy behaviors that don't serve me. I liked the presentation on being depleted and inability to care for others." E.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Evidence-based practice for stress management! This course provides information regarding stress triggers, our responses, and strategies to manage for improved longevity and quality of services for patients." B.D. (Mar. 2022)

"It really helped to learn that I am not alone. It opened my eyes to the fact that I am actually at the point of being burned out and not just stressed out. But it also helped me realize that I can do something about it." M.N. (Mar. 2022)

"It was important to hear that "it's not just me." It was very helpful to see the stress triggers specific to our SLP profession and the acknowledgement that our profession DOES put a lot of stress on us." J.M. (Feb. 2022)

"The types of journaling - this is something I have been doing since I was a teen, but I never considered the different ways it could be done. Also I am thinking of considering meditation more. I also loved the deep breathing exercises at the end." N.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I found the discussion of the tools to use for daily management of stressors to be most beneficial, because I can incorporate them into daily practice to create a mindful and positive shift in the nature of my work as an SLP." J.G. (Dec. 2021)

"Becoming aware of body's natural tendency to focus on the negative as a primal response and the need to turn this thinking to a more positive focus. I liked the ability to re-listen to sections as you went along so that you could grasp the concept." T.L. (Dec. 2021)

"The techniques to reduce stress - journal writing and meditation and movement - I will begin to use everyday." S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"The way that our focus and ability to learn gets bypassed when we are under stress was beneficial for my daily practice." C.D. (Nov. 2021) 

"I enjoyed the presentation in its entirety. I feel like the stress reducing practices she outlines will be the most beneficial in making a positive shift in my daily practice. I appreciate the time that the course instructor took to clearly outline her objectives and explain everything with examples. Practicing some of the techniques outlined in the course were also fantastic!"  K.P. (Oct. 2021)

"How to deal more positively with stress factors will help my daily practice." B.F. (Aug. 2021)

"The presenter was clear in her presentation. The discussion on how the brain is impacted by stress will benefit my practice." K.N. (July 2021)

"How you can reduce stress will be beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked the information about stress and the brain." R.K. (June 2021)

"The method of this program is genius!! I love how detailed the teaching of the method and 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)

"Therapy activities, advice to give to parents to work on language skills and describe how language skills will affect their child in everyday life were beneficial topics. I liked the provided slides in the document." 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)

"Seeking ways to find specialties to keep you from job burnout and fatigue was beneficial. And providing support for others." A.H. (May. 2023)

"Useful information for my overall well-being. Easy to follow course." J.H. (May. 2023)

"Strategies for addressing burnout, especially evaluating my workload and seeking out varied work responsibilities. The presenter was great, and I enjoyed the pace of this course." A.D. (May. 2023)

"This workshop goes beyond just solving ethical issues and included a lot of good advice for living an authentic life. What really stood out to me was the importance of not making your work your entire identity." S.S. (May. 2023)

"Discussing the external factors in the social context of ethical decision making was beneficial. I liked the burnout information and compassion fatigue - confirming that these are a real thing and not related to the person but the reflection on the culture/society as a whole." E.S. (May. 2023)

"Learning how to apply ethical decisions in my practice. I liked how well presenter explained everything throughout this course." B.F. (May. 2023)

"The presenter packed a lot into one hour and did a good job. I liked the reflection on burnout and compassion fatigue, delineating that there are different models of decision making." I.U. (May. 2023)

"The review of ASHA's Code of Ethics along with the discussion of common ethical dilemmas were beneficial. I liked the discussion regarding compassion fatigue and burnout." L.M. (Apr. 2023)

"The topic on compassion fatigue was beneficial. This course addressed burnout as a real problem specific to sustained attention demands." C.J. (Apr. 2023)

"The implications of burnout on ethics! Great resources to continue to explore." J.B. (Apr. 2023)

"General steps in the decision-making process were beneficial. Liked how course addressed the impact burnout could contribute to reduced capacity to make poor ethical judgments." D.W. (Apr. 2023)

"I think the acknowledgment of burnout in itself is immensely helpful. We DO live in a society that values work and efficiency, and we often lack acknowledgment of the emotional fatigue and burnout that can occur even when we love our jobs! Suggestions for mitigation of burnout were presented well and did not feel judgmental if they are not currently being performed." H.R. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussing the ethics in decision-making was beneficial. The speaker was amazingly thorough!! She did a great job of providing examples and her discussion was so detailed." S.D. (Apr. 2023)

"The information was well organized, was meaningful, and presented in an interesting manner. Burnout and compassion fatigue are real topics and, if not considered for resolution, will affect how we interact with our patients and coworkers and affect contentment in our current employment. The wholistic concept is that if we don't have a work-life balance, it actually can have a negative effect on our success and contentment in the workplace." D.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the strategies to avoid burnout. And acknowledging the stress of sustained effort." S.W. (Apr. 2023)

"This course was precise and concise. The resources to address burnout were beneficial." D.R. (Apr. 2023)

"Course was very on point and relevant. The discussion of job demands, resources model, and quiet quitting were beneficial. Appreciated the realistic strategies to apply." L.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked feeling validated in my fatigue and resources for further improvements. The topic of burnout and compassion fatigue was beneficial." P.W. (Apr. 2023)

"Burnout is a huge issue for our profession right now. I found the topic of compassion fatigue most beneficial. I've heard this term before, and it was helpful to hear it defined. I liked that this course covered ethical decision-making and burnout." S.D. (Apr. 2023)

"Understanding compassion fatigue and its effects on burnout and decision making and moving forward was beneficial. I liked the discussion about burnout and strategies to cope with it." A.B. (Apr. 2023)

"The discussion of cultural aspects of decision-making was beneficial. And I liked the burnout strategies." S.T. (Apr. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning some strategies to reduce burnout. I liked that this course addressed the issue of burnout and how to keep up with our ethical responsibilities as an SLP." M.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked that the course was validating to current situations. The topic on decision-making and burnout was beneficial." S.K. (Apr. 2023)

"The idea to leave work at work and catching yourself stressing about work issues after hours and turn it off was beneficial. This course was efficient." A.G. (Apr. 2023)

"This content was relevant. I liked the discussion of ways to address burnout." H.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the strategies for decreasing burnout. This course was to the point." C.D. (Apr. 2023)

"Furthered my knowledge of compassion fatigue and burnout. Knowing I’m not alone in those concerns. I liked the suggestions for improvement of burnout." L.D. (Apr. 2023)

"Consideration of community burnout vs. individual burnout was beneficial. I liked feeling acknowledged." J.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Short, on-topic, good presenter." K.M. (Apr. 2023)

"This course showed how unrealistic expectations impact job satisfaction and mental health. I liked the discussion on how work demands affect compassion fatigue." K.F. (Mar. 2023)

"Teresa is a great presenter. I liked the topic on recognizing and coping with burnout/stress." H.C. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the section on Quiet Quitting. And the length of the presentation." J.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Quick course with realistic suggestions. Learning to identify burnout and advocate for self in the workplace was beneficial." H.S. (Mar. 2023)

"An excellent course for all SLPs. We are faced daily with ethical decisions and this course provides strategies. The presenter was excellent! Thank you!" G.J. (Mar. 2023)

"Fantastic course. Appreciated resources cited and use of research to support the message. SLPs often hear of these concepts but addressing them from an evidence-based model is refreshing." A.L. (Feb. 2023)

"The videos were very helpful." J.C. (Mar. 2023)

"Videos 3 through 10 were the most beneficial for daily practice. I appreciate Dr. Rydell's comprehensive handouts for his courses." L.A. (Feb. 2023)

"Discussion of breakdowns during transitions was beneficial. Course was easy to understand. I liked the classroom examples." J.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Specific treatment methods and contraindications for each. Kaitlyn was well organized and provided practical information for the assessment and treatment of dysfunctional breathing. I appreciated the video demonstrations." L.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the treatment programs." D.R. (May. 2023)

"Clear, organized presentation. I liked the discussion of the benefits of nasal breathing." L.H. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked all of it! The presenter included video clips to demonstrate various assessments and methods." K.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the new information. The treatment exercises were beneficial." C.L. (Apr. 2023)

"Very informative, great speaker with an extensive knowledge base. Treatment exercises for diaphragmatic breathing were beneficial. I loved the resources for breathwork, including books." D.H. (Apr. 2023)

"The introduction of the diaphragmatic breathing method was beneficial. She was very informative and an interesting speaker." T.C. (Apr. 2023)

"A lot of information about breathing that I didn't know. The concept of nasal breathing was beneficial to learn." K.N. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning factors that impair nasal breathing. I liked the case studies." H.G. (Mar. 2023)

"The treatment recommendations were very informative. The speaker did an excellent job in taking us through the process as a whole." M.C. (Mar. 2023)

"All of the info was wonderful! I also loved the book suggestions." S.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Discussing the various assessments for breathing was beneficial. I liked going over the anatomy and physiology overall. It is good to brush up and re-educate ourselves." R.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Nasal breathing and exercises for children. This course provided some good examples of techniques to be used for therapy." L.W. (Mar. 2023)

"Loved this course. So helpful to stress the importance of healthy breathing for regulation and also for the overall health of the patient. Really enjoyed the biochemistry piece in order to make more "sense" of the reason why optimal breathing is so critical for the whole body." C.I. (Mar. 2023)

"Detailed in how to apply the knowledge." N.B. (Mar. 2023)

"All of the areas to consider with disordered breathing and who to refer to. Learning about breathing practices and how they affect children re: communication." A.P. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the assessment portion. The whole course was put together very well. Lots of great information." S.T. (Feb. 2023)

"The part about assessment of respiration was beneficial. The presenter's organization of material flowed so nicely and made everything so understandable." S.C. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the review of breathing and the ideas for treatment." M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the importance of diaphragmatic breath and the steps to achieve this breath pattern to become a habit were beneficial. And the information on tongue posture and where the rate of respiration is desired to be. There is a lot in this course that I will share and use in the future." J.T. (Feb. 2023)

"The assessment information is really helpful, especially since presenter included children and adult patients. The treatment that presenter laid out was very helpful, too. I have done some Buteyko trainings so this fit well with what I know. The handouts are good and will be very useful in planning assessments and therapy. I am glad that she provided some videos to help those who are unfamiliar with the breathing techniques." K.S. (Feb. 2023)

"This course was amazing. One of the best I have taken from Northern Speech. I really liked the content and presenter!” S.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Cueing and moving to phrases were beneficial topics. I liked the ability and flexibility to work at own pace." L.O. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the dicussion on how to shape early sessions for Apraxia. The course was easy to follow along, the samples of therapy were great." A.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The information presented was wonderful, and I truly learned so much that I am already able to put into practice." T.A. (May. 2023)

"Every aspect discussed will be helpful. From choosing motivating activities and reinforcers, to evaluating sounds and syllable shapes a client can produce, and working on increasing ability to produce more sounds and syllable shapes. Great info on shaping production of sounds/words, providing cueing, fading cues, shaping more grammatically accurate phrases, etc. The presenter and material were so relevant. Very well presented - great video examples, great handouts." D.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I loved the whole 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)

"Understanding the cycle of pain and how it impacts sleep and well-being was beneficial. I liked learning how pain can result in changes in the brain." L.L. (May. 2023)

"Straightforward information and helpful ways of addressing chronic pain with patients. I liked the chart depicting a patient's feelings as chronic pain continues. This allowed me to conceptualize how patients may feel with chronic pain." L.G. (Apr. 2023)

"Helpful information. Learning interactions between emotional/cognitive functioning and pain management was beneficial." S.F. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the focus on teaming with the patient to manage pain." S.B. (Mar. 2023)

"How to support the individual to have improved outcomes through a biopsychosocial lens. I liked the presenter's mastery of the information and organization of the material." H.F. (Mar. 2023)

"Dr. Studer is an excellent and knowledgeable presenter. Learning the part played by fear and anxiety in maintaining chronic pain." L.L. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the breadth of content." P.L. (Feb. 2023)

"This course was very easy to use and navigate." C.W. (Jan. 2023)

"Clear diagrams and explanations. I liked the discussion of the Hebbian principles in dictating behavior." J.F. (Jan. 2023)

"I felt that the presenter provided a lot of practical application for my practice." A.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Very relevant yet rarely discussed issue affecting many of my patients. Very helpful active listening techniques; providing validation and emphasis of the patient's story; knowing where pain occurs and that it cannot be explained by an imaging test." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I did not realize how pervasive chronic pain was in America. I found the concept of Hebbian learning to be of particular interest. I appreciated that Dr. Studer did not read directly from the slides. He gave great examples, like the boot/nail, skull/nail examples." S.V. (Dec. 2022)

"The concept of nociplasticity behavior economics was great. I liked how this course looks at pain holistically." C.W. (Dec. 2022)

"It is interesting to see how chronic pain affects cognitive function. The subject matter is very pertinent because I have many patients with acute and chronic pain. Mike presented good information about how to help the patient proceed past the pain and achieve some success with movement."  K.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the specific examples, learning how anxiety plays a role in pain mgt and adherence to tx plans, and specific questions geared toward the individual holistically and not simply their medical/pain background." D.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the format with visuals." C.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Good explanation about how pain gets transferred from the level of the body part/tissue to the brain and mind." A.V. (Nov. 2022)

"I have a patient currently who has chronic pain and I had no idea how to help until I saw this course." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the entire presentation beneficial. My husband has chronic pain and I believe this will help me to help him. I liked the discussion of autonomy in relation to helping people who are dealing with chronic pain." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Great course! Pain well outlined and covered at appropriate complexity. Relevant to an SLP practice." A.L. (Oct. 2022)

"Video examples and new VALI form were beneficial." S.B. (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)

"Vent settings and SV candidacy were beneficial topics. I liked the videos and examples." N.G. (Jun. 2023)

"All of it. I liked that it went into vent settings in detail. There was a lot of good information. I found the chart for PmV requirements to be particularly useful. I liked that it talked about possible settings that could be adjusted for different vent issues. It really gave me a much better level of understanding of vents, to be able to discuss some things with respiratory therapists if needed." K.L. (Jun. 2023)

"In-line speaking valve and dysphagia were beneficial topics. I liked having more than one speaker and respiratory apart of the presentation." L.C. (Jun. 2023)

"I found the explanations of the ventilators really beneficial in relation to readiness for in-line SV. This is something I have always struggled to understand and the test examples were really helpful to solidify the theory. This course was a good mix of theory, videos, and practical testing. I felt this combination was really useful in helping me to better understand the topic and apply my knowledge." C.D. (May. 2023)

"The troubleshooting info was beneficial. I liked the RT/SLP total collaboration." T.S. (May. 2023)

"I liked the extra practice at the end of the presentation that learners can do on their own and check their answers with the handouts to reinforce learning. I liked the table summarizing when the SLP should pause for various ventilator settings to look out for while determining if a pt might potentially be a good candidate for in-line PMV trials." Y.X. (May. 2023)

"Discussion of vent settings and comprehensive explanation was beneficial. I liked the examples given, and in depth explanation." J.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Applying knowledge of ventilators and tracheotomy on the impact of swallowing. This was a highly informative course and provided a variety of self-assessment tools and videos to assist with comprehension of materials." A.M. (Apr. 2023)

"The clinical application and examples of how to determine in-line candidacy were beneficial. I liked the chart/handouts that were included." H.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Vent settings in general and vent setting in relation to speaking valve trials were beneficial. This course was presented clearly and interesting to watch." A.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I had long been searching for a course on this topic, so I liked it all!! Learning ventilator settings and what they tell us about the respiratory status of the patient, how they interact with one another, and how they impact swallowing." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the simple, easy to understand explanations. Vent modes and steps to apply in-line PMSV were beneficial." J.Y. (Mar. 2023)

"All of it was useful to improve my basic understanding and also gave some specific ventilator examples. The ventilator examples were good. Having the respiratory background to link with what the ventilator may be doing/set to was really useful too." T.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Explanation of ventilator settings in relation to indicators of breathing performance." Y.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Understanding ventilator settings and using in line PMV was beneficial." S.G. (Feb. 2023)

"Very clear presentation, excellent handouts, practical information, and well organized and taught. Learning to read the ventilator settings and understand the parameters better than I have before." L.V. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent explanation of how vent settings interact. Provided "simulated vents" to determine candidacy for intervention." B.C. (Jan. 2023)

"It was helpful to see numerous examples of vent settings." H.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked going through the vent settings and understanding what to look for. The handouts were great. I really liked how you could use them in daily practice." M.G. (Jan. 2023)

"The actual reading and interpreting of a monitor to understand what each item means for the Pt's ventilation and respiration was really helpful. Visual examples and videos to help me understand aspects of ventilators that I don't have access to in my setting." D.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I LOVED the step by step on how to do an assessment on the vent with your patient. So many courses skip this part - the actual tangible information you can take to a session." O.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Good visual examples. Learning to read vent settings was beneficial." H.P. (Dec. 2022)

"The charts and case studies were extremely helpful. Learning what is considered LOW/MED/HIGH settings for each mode of ventilation." N.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning about the impact of a valve during swallowing was beneficial." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Going over specific examples of how to interpret vent settings was helpful. The explanation of modes of ventilation, interpreting vent information, and determining if a patient meets criteria for in-line trials." R.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Presenters were incredible and very good course format!!" M.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Comprehensive approach. I liked the short duration with very specific assessment and treatment information." A.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Clearly stated information and practical examples." S.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Detailed case studies looking at specific vent settings was very helpful." L.V. (Nov. 2022)

"The hands-on practice and case studies for reading ventilator control panels and troubleshooting was good." A.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Great work." J.C. (Nov. 2022)

"The introduction to ventilator definitions and RT basics to consider within the SLP scope of practice was beneficial. I liked the videos and opportunities to apply the content while reviewing vents immediately after learning the definitions/target volumes." E.R. (Nov. 2022)

"The knowledge of ventilation and swallowing was great. I liked that course was self-paced." A.O. (Nov. 2022)

"Knowledge about the ventilation, being able to read and interpret the monitor correctly, and swallowing. In my daily practice, inline valves are not (yet) used." I.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The specific details regarding ventilators and how to interpret the numbers was very informative, very relevant, and answered many of my questions regarding ventilators." C.S. (Oct. 2022)

"So many practical examples! A lot of practice interpreting vents." C.G. (Oct. 2022)

"Very well explained presentation. I liked the use of videos to support the information." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the in-depth analysis of settings and appropriateness of SV trials, and the ease of delivery of the course." C.T. (Oct. 2022)

"The speakers were easy to understand and their discussion followed along with the handout." D.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"The vent number sheet will be helpful." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"The entire course was beneficial for my practice."  M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Repetition of key concepts, highly competent and experienced presenters, very pertinent to my practice currently." J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Excellent content. The information on how to read ventilator settings and reported measures with decision-making processes was clearly indicated." K.Y. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical information and advice - presenters spoke in a way that was easy to understand."  G.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos were helpful."  J.P. (Sept. 2022)

"The whole course was well outlined and really specific for SLPs in critical care. Lots of practical examples alongside the theory."  A.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Getting specific with ventilator parameters with regard to candidacy for inline PMV. The RT contributions to the presentation - very helpful!"  E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"Great information to increase my understanding of ventilators."  L.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was easy to understand and well presented - Liked learning more about vent settings and how to read them."  D.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the real examples to work through. Review of actual ventilator photos and finding relevant information was so helpful. It was also very helpful to understand what each setting actually means, not just the parameters to be aware of."  A.T. (Sept. 2022)

"This course was easy to follow. Education on respiration and ventilation was helpful."  L.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The core components of the course were thoroughly covered and well-explained. The course was enhanced by the many examples of vent settings and their meanings, as well as touching on more in depth content. These extra items broadened my understanding of the topic. The course did an excellent job conveying and testing the core components while inviting participants to learn even more."  S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos of how to place an in line pmv were good. Learning vent settings and how to read the vent was beneficial."  S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the respiratory therapist in the presentation and the explanation of ventilator settings, protocol for assessment on inline PMV and swallowing."  D.T. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the chart about things to "pause" and videos about how to set up in-line valve. And learning about other vent settings to change besides PEEP."  L.G.M. (Sept. 2022)

"This is an excellent course, taught by knowledgeable, well-informed instructors. The combination of the SLPs and a Respiratory Therapist is great, and I've been working in Veterans on mechanical ventilation and/or using speaking valves for over 24 years."  L.W.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the breakdown of the vent settings in order to better understand how the ventilator works in general prior to applying that understanding when placing and in-line speaking valve.  As a visual learner, I enjoyed the visuals and videos to assist in understanding."  J.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The examples to test your knowledge were helpful."  E.N. (Aug. 2022)

"Extremely detailed and applicable to the acute care SLP servicing critical care units and patients. The flow/format of the presentation allowed for easy transition between slides/topics. I appreciated the collaborative conversation between SLPs and RT as well as the breakdown of specific ventilator settings/parameters. Content, images, review of equipment, settings, modes, videos, demonstrations were beyond helpful."  S.W. (Aug. 2022)

"Very useful companion material for the acute/intensive care medical SLP. Perfect to stop, rewatch as needed for understanding."  K.W. (Aug. 2022)

"This was a great course! It provided much needed information for SLPs working with patients who require mechanical ventilation. I highly recommend this course for all therapists who work with this population."  A.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the delivery models and case studies." C.S. (Apr. 2023)

"The topic of how SLPs fit within the MTSS framework was beneficial. I liked the examples of MTSS being used in real schools." D.L. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning how to view your caseload differently and looking at the caseload using the MTSS model was beneficial. I have the presentation notes to review when I am working towards understanding and using the MTSS more with my caseload, teachers, and collaborators." H.O. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the in-depth discussion about the stages of collaboration and reshaping my thinking of how to provide a wide range of service options and how to share responsibility for interventions and successful learning." M.D. (Mar. 2023)

"This course provided insight into re-thinking service delivery model and learning the stages of collaboration with stakeholders, i.e., teachers and other providers. It provided insight in the workload vs. caseload approach to services." M.D. (Mar. 2023)

"The discussion on the support provided in different tiers at the Urban Elementary School District level was beneficial. I liked learning at my own pace. I was able to revisit topics that I was unsure of and gain a better understanding." A.R. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the resources and websites for further follow up." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"This course was very organized and thorough." K.L. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the suggestions that can be implemented in the school system. Learning tiers of support was beneficial and how they can help in the classroom." M.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Six stages of collaboration applied to MTSS were beneficial. I liked the pace, presentation, and the handouts." M.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Practical examples and opportunities for self-reflection. I liked discussion of SLP role." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Knowledge that someone appreciates the usefulness of Speech Pathologists." L.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Good resources. I liked the charts." K.T. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the classroom observation and subsequent teacher consultation. Good visuals (i.e. 3 tiered pyramid)." S.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was informative. The strategies and approaches were beneficial." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning implementation - seeing what MTSS could look like in my school." C.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning how our field can implement MTSS in varying circumstances was beneficial." M.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding the 6 stages of collaboration. Course contained a lot of helpful information concerning various tiers of support and need as well as ideas of how to change service delivery location and method." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Loved the visuals which helped clarify the information." G.J. (Oct. 2022)

"Good information such as activities to use in therapy/interdisciplinary work." B.E. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the manageable module format. Good start and stop points. Easy to revisit a topic." M.B. (May. 2023)

"Specific tasks to complete with dementia pts to improve participation within daily tasks and enhance QoL. I liked that course was broken up into segments." L.R. (May. 2023)

"The discussion of Montessori and dementia was beneficial. I liked the photos." M.M. (May. 2023)

"All aspects were important. I liked the pace, demonstrations, and therapy ideas." S.L. (Apr. 2023)

"All sections were good. Detailed in ideas and examples. Lots of good suggestions, guidelines, and activities. I liked the amount of practical suggestions." R.S. (Apr. 2023)

"The spaced retrieval training was beneficial. I liked the detailed examples." S.V. (Mar. 2023)

"Therapeutic activities for those with late-stage dementia as well as making the most out of mealtime. I liked how comprehensive this course was and all of the examples provided for therapy activities." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Provided answers to the commonly asked questions of families. I liked the presenters' expertise." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"There were so many suggestions in this course that I can apply to my treatment sessions for educating family members." M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"The instructors provided practical and functional strategies that may be used immediately to aid patients with memory deficits. This course is an excellent reference that may be used by SLPs and caregivers to understand and facilitate improved management of people with dementia." B.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Strategies that are beneficial when working with elders with dementia. The neurological aspect was interesting." V.F. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked Montessori for aging and dementia. And all the examples and visual aids along with the thorough slides." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Making the most of mealtime and the talk on late stage dementia was beneficial. Helpful examples." M.C. (Jan. 2023)

"This course was presented in a user-friendly manner in an optimistic tone that took away the possible second thoughts about the frustration one might have working with this population. I highly appreciated the segments on 'Self Care' and 'Sundowning'." J.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Techniques and strategies to utilize with patients daily to increase quality of life, meaningful interactions and relationships. I liked the spaced retrieval practice." L.E. (Dec. 2022)

"This was an excellent review of what dementia is, the different types, and how they differ. Learning the causes of dementia was beneficial and also the difference between "normal" aging memory loss versus dementia." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Strategies with treating dementia. Very informative course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The example of person-centered activities for people with moderate to advanced dementia was beneficial. I liked how complete and encompassing course was on dementia and treatment." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Very thorough information. I liked the strategies for meal times, review of spaced retrieval." B.O. (Dec. 2022)

"Dementia vs. Alzheimer's and how to approach and help patients. Learn at your own pace online." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Useful info - how to help a person with dementia." P.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the specific activities, landmarks, and signs for orientation." C.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The topic of managing repetitive and wandering behaviors was beneficial. Speaker provided good examples and case studies." T.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved the visuals, spaced retrieval, understanding of the walkabout and sundowning tips. I loved every part of this course. Much of the information was familiar, but the day-to-day tasks and helpful ideas really helped me put things in perspective. I really appreciate the information." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear definitions of types of dementia and how to address dementia. I liked the organization and the memory books." M.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Specific strategies to help increase independence in people suffering from dementia. Many suggestions for creating a dementia friendly environment." M.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Discussion of types of memory was beneficial. The last section was very practical." M.M. (May. 2023)

"I liked how this course explored different treatment methods and evaluations." C.E. (May. 2023)

"The information was presented clearly and concisely. I liked the in-depth assessments." E.H. (Apr. 2023)

"Assessments and Montessori for Aging interventions were beneficial. All of this content is extremely relevant to my future practice in long-term care facilities and assisted living communities." S.L. (Apr. 2023)

"Information was beneficial about types of memory disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and person-centered approaches. I liked the discussion on identifying and diagnosing." M.R. (Apr. 2023)

"I found the person-centered care most beneficial. I liked the Montessori practices being discussed." A.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Very detailed with examples." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Course was concise, clearly presented, and not overly verbal in the style of presentation." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Jennifer Brush presented several common types of Dementia in a compare and contrast format. I found this very helpful as a great overview and review for observation of behaviors and symptoms. The presentation of evaluations was also beneficial as we reviewed the different types, considering assessment and treatment over time." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I thought the presenters did a great job of organizing and presenting their information in a logical, easy to follow pattern. The handouts were also very helpful." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Provided excellent changes to make to physical environment." R.R. (Dec. 2022)

"The comparison and contrast between types of dementia, and the review on types of assessments was beneficial. I liked how the topic was presented with examples." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the different types of memory and how to change the environment of the memory patient was beneficial." Z.N. (Dec. 2022)

"Very easy to follow course. I liked the cognitive assessments." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the different types and stages of memory was great, and so were the visual and verbal discussions." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical examples. I liked the well described definitions of each form of memory and the examples of spaced retrieval." R.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the section that contrasted the different types of dementia and what qualities might be seen in each type." C.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I learned from all the topics discussed - identification of all memories and treatment." J.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of different therapy approaches. The topic was useful and engaging." L.W. (Nov. 2022)

"A good review of all different types of memory with some ideas for strategies to utilize during treatment." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Good information about observation, assessment and treatment options. I liked the information about the Montessori method of planning and setting up the environment." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear presentation of the information." H.K. (Oct. 2022)

"The detailed review of the different types of memory; assessment tools; discussion on differentiating types of dementia; and the functional approach to providing care for people with dementia will all be beneficial in my daily practice." S.D. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the person-centered approach." S.G. (Oct. 2022)

"This course consisted of practical strategies for working with people with significant memory impairment. I appreciated how she differentiated the different types of dementia. This course was easy to listen to, good information, and practical." D.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the demonstration of how every module is used in real-life situations. And understanding memory and the evidence-based interventions." P.B. (Sept. 2022)

"The overall descriptions of neurocognitive disorders and descriptions of person centered approaches were good to learn. I like the ability to replay sections for clarification." B.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Practical examples of therapy/spaced retrieval." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the practical treatment strategies." M.T. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked learning the descriptions of memory disorders - gaining knowledge of variety of memory disorders."  A.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The information on differences between different dementia types and approaches to treatment was beneficial to my daily practice."  K.F. (Aug. 2022)

"Looking in depth at assessments, learning about Montessori programs for LTACS!  I had no idea these were things and they make me so hopeful for my residents." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Thorough overview of different types of memory as well as different disorders with a dementia component. The evidence-based interventions were also valuable."  A.C. (July 2022)

"I took this course because I have friends and family members who are experiencing MCI, and as a school-based SLP, I have not worked with adults with memory disorders. I want to be able to help my family members and make recommendations to friends, so that is how I will utilize the information from this course in my daily practice.  Loved the refresher on types of memory followed by types of Neurocognitive disorders. I liked the personal examples and case studies."  E.R. (July 2022)

"I liked the detailed information and practical suggestions for treatment, and daily living activities critical to these patients."  A.S. (July 2022)

"Presenters were knowledgeable and organized."  Y.B.-K. (July 2022)

"Organized material that can readily be applied – MoCA assessment, visual/auditory strategies and validation therapy." N.E. (July 2022)

"Clear visual information. I liked the explanation of different types of memory." L.H. (July 2022)

"The section describing specific environmental modifications will be beneficial to my practice." M.C. (July 2022)

"I found all course content to be important. I found the information about assessment and evidence-based interventions to be very helpful." L.C. (June 2022)

"I liked the practical applications such as environmental modifications and spaced retrieval." J.K. (June 2022)

"The explanation of the types of dementia and their characteristics was helpful. I liked the various screening and assessment tools discussed." E.S. (June 2022)

"The discussion on types of therapeutic interventions was beneficial for my practice." A.J. (June 2022)

"Easy to understand presentation. The descriptions of the different dementia characteristics was beneficial." A.R. (June 2022)

"Reviewed important information. Very thorough course." C.B. (June 2022)

"I liked the thoroughness and knowledge of the presenter. The discussion was beneficial of the specific steps that need to be taken to form a business." B.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Identifying resources and equipment to start a telehealth business was helpful. I liked the organization and layout of course content." L.E. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the advice on writing a business plan. The presenter has real-life experience in this area of our profession." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Speaker gave practical advice and good resources." D.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the marketing tips and the pro's and con's discussion." K.L. (Oct. 2022)

"Good information on launch email, lead magnet, social media, google ads and SEO. I liked all the resources offered." K.M. (Sep. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about the specifics of growing my own clientele and also things to consider when hiring other therapists." K.J. (Sept. 2022)

"Good details on things I would not have thought of." K.J. (Sept. 2022)

"The entire presentation was beneficial as I am currently working as a tele-therapist with a large company and considering going out on my own." L.S. (Aug. 2022)

"This course was extremely practical and actionable. Great business and marketing recommendations." S.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the entire course! Good marketing strategies." R.K. (Aug. 2022)

"It was clear and easy to understand."  R.K. (July 2022)

"It was well organized with a wealth of information."  K.C. (July 2022)

"Having a private practice that I will be expanding, I found the contract section to be very beneficial. All of it provided beneficial reminders as well as new ideas."  M.L. (July 2022)

"Learning how to price school contracts and how to market yourself. Good info on Google Ads and SEO." N.C. (July 2022)

"The speaker made great points about how the therapist shouldn't sell themself short." A.W. (July 2022)

"Great presentation of all the things you need to do to get a PP set up." S.C. (June 2022)

"I am considering starting a teletherapy private practice. All of the information presented was beneficial for me to know. Well organized and presented." N.W. (June 2022)

"Course had specific examples. I liked the marketing aspects." L.A. (June 2022)

"I liked the specifics about social media. And good information on the benefit of teletherapy for the consumer." P.S. (June 2022)

"New and valuable information on legal aspects. The course was very detailed." C.B. (June 2022)

"Excellent presenter – very knowledgeable, concise. Great handouts. Very current information. Excellent all around." N.D. (May 2022)

"The video clips were awesome! Best way to learn is by watching! Well-organized with good video examples." J.B. (May 2023)

"I liked the topics presented by Dr. Elizabeth Torres relating to self-exploration and self-discovery as well as the importance of sensory integration and co-regulation. I loved the embedded videos of actual clients communicating and the interviews with Linda and Dr. Torres." M.L. (May 2023)

"Section 4 was very helpful. It helped me understand NLA Stage 3 (and 4) much better." M.G. (May 2023)

"The explanation of how to score language samples so that progress can be documented was helpful. Also, seeing the examples of the clinician working with the child and the responses she used in response to what the child has said was also helpful in understanding how to incorporate this method with my students." L.H. (May 2023)

"This course was well presented with many examples of the children that this approach has been used with. Seeing their progress helps us better understand how this approach can help them." L.H. (May 2023)

"The topic on collaborating with OT was beneficial. This changed the way I think about sensory integration." H.M. (May 2023)

"Sensory integration and communication availability were beneficial topics." K.S. (May 2023)

"I liked the idea of following the gestalt processor's lead and meeting them in their world. The implications of this approach are very, very useful." H.D. (May 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. This was an extremely helpful, useful, and most validating course I have ever taken. A CEU course has never made me shed so many heartwarming tears! I liked the videos and frequent examples. Seeing the principles applied and explained was very helpful." K.S. (May 2023)

"Learning how to target/model stage 3 was beneficial. I liked the self-pace for this course." R.M. (May 2023)

"I liked the "real life" discussion with the families. And learning the difference between analytic and gestalt language acquisition." E.H. (Apr. 2023)

"This course was inspiring." G.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of both gestalt and analytic language processing part of NLA. I will always look at echolalia differently." R.S. (Apr. 2023)

"Understanding the different stages of NLA was beneficial. I liked watching the videos and learning from the different case studies and how their utterances were scored." M.L. (Apr. 2023)

"All of it! There was a good balance of theory, case studies, and examples of how to implement therapy techniques." J.F. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked all of it, especially the stories related to specific kids and adults. I liked the dialogue between Marge and the mothers and the stories of new revelation." L.H. (Mar. 2023)

"In-depth course. Taught in detail on a topic that is a mystery to most SLPs. This course was excellent in teaching me how to refine my student's gestalt language stage from echolalia to mitigations to effective communication." A.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Information about using DSS with our GLP students was beneficial." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"The videos were very helpful to learn about waiting and responding to the student's utterances in a more naturalistic way. I liked the description of the NLA stages." E.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the sensory integration information. Lots of good learning formats." R.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the real-life video examples. Course was easy to listen to and the video examples helped to see real people using gestalt language development." M.M. (Mar. 2023)

"I loved the whole course. Marge is so passionate about NLA and has given me the excitement and tools to continue to support my students with NLA. The discussion between Linda and Marge was great in that it demonstrated the joining of ideas between the SLP and the parent. This stresses the importance of building a community with parents in order for establishing trust which then leads to progress. I liked getting the multiple perspectives from parents, SLPs, OTs, students, and educators." K.R. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the information about GLP and the videos of children. DSS and DST to know what to model at each stage." S.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I learned how to acknowledge echolalia and where to go from there. The videos with examples were beneficial." B.M. (Feb. 2023)

"All of the examples of children using delayed echolalia were extremely beneficial. The idea that these scripts are meaningful is so important. Liked the option to come back to course and listen to small chunks at a time. And option to print the test so I could listen and work on it at the same time." S.G. (Feb. 2023)

"I loved the section on hidden messages. The videos were wonderful, especially when we saw the same patient over time." J.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I enjoyed the discussions surrounding all of the clients. I especially liked hearing from the parents. There was SO much to take in that it was nice to be able to pause, return to specific parts, and resume. I loved all of the videos!" A.E. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the videos of clients, examples of language samples, and how to analyze them. Learning how to better support my clients who are advancing to higher stages of NLA development." C.R. (Feb. 2023)

"This entire course will be beneficial for my daily practice. Understanding gestalt language development will be essential for supporting my gestalt language processors and educating families and educators to better understand language development with autistic individuals. I love how Marge included families and other professionals in her course and shared stories of her clients." A.J. (Feb. 2023)

"Course was excellent. Wish I had had this course when I was a student!!" M.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Stages 1-2 and analyzing language samples were beneficial. I liked the new information to support gestalt language learners." M.A. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the treatment approaches and how to model language in stage 2. Learning how to analyze both grammar and gestalt language stages." S.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I L.O.V.E.D. Ben's mum's comments on her son as well as Jen's input. Parents' input are INVALUABLE!!" H.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussions from parents and providers regarding their personal experiences with NLA. I also liked the videos of actual clients. Stages of NLA, treatment approaches for these children, sensory information, and discussion of rote skills taught and the impact that could have with their flexible use of language." S.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Examples of scoring and mitigation were beneficial. I liked the stories and examples, the hope." S.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Examples and videos of actual children and therapy sessions were very helpful. Reading about NLA and trying to apply it to my therapy sessions was difficult at first. After watching the videos and hearing about "real" kids and therapists, I felt much more confident. This course definitely helped me to really grasp the big picture." J.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I just love learning everything and anything I can about NLA and gestalt language learners. NLA is completely changing my therapy with all of my clients. It's amazing! It's like...YES! This is it. This makes so much more sense than what I was trying to do before!" J.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I loved all the parent and client perspectives. I feel like this is missing from many courses I've taken! In daily practice, this reminds me to always value the family's goals and vision." A.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the examples of therapy, and the integration with principles of autonomy and self-regulation for children who have autism. I liked the use of dialogue and interaction between Marge and colleagues/collaborators." J.A. (Jan. 2023)

"I always love hearing from parents. That piece was really inspirational to me as a professional and as a mom. I loved all of the video examples and the interviews/comments from real people - parents, SLPs, professionals, etc." K.C. (Jan. 2023)

"The process of mitigating gestalts was beneficial. The slides and handouts supported my learning." D.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the case studies presented by the various therapists in Section 2, because it gave me an idea of the application of this knowledge to our sessions." A.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Grammar for GLPs was beneficial. I liked the real-life video examples of children and therapy sessions." M.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the variety of speakers and case examples. And the importance of acknowledging delayed echolalia as having communicative intent." D.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the video examples and the section about moving through stages 1-4." C.L. (Jan. 2023)

"For me, thinking about one student on my caseload, I now know what direction to go in. I will start by taking a language sample, and now I can make a real plan. I loved the videos and stories from parents, SLPs and the clients." H.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Marge's LOVE for her clients is so evident." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I absolutely loved this course and I learned so much! I loved how this course was organized and presented. Marge speaking on video from her clinic, conversations between Marge and Linda (loved listening to and watching Linda!), other conversations/interviews, sharing of so much important and relevant information which was clearly and thoroughly explained, and videos of the kids. Thank you!!"💜 K.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the practical application of how to work with gestalt processors." S.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The information about how to help gestalt language processors develop generative grammar was helpful. Liked Marge's enthusiasm for her clients and the NLA approach!" M.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Recognizing Echolalia as a form of communication. The presenter has a very calm delivery. Easy to understand. Nice video examples." J.F. (Dec. 2022)

"The levels of gestalt language acquisition & how to treat at each level was beneficial." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the assessment and treatment planning for GLP. And Marge’s optimism and obvious love of her clients." L.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Marge is a wonderful presenter. I loved seeing how she gets her Gestalt learners." C.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Understanding how to model language and support GLPs has been invaluable. Course had practical discussion about how to implement NLA in therapy." J.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the NLA transitioning to DSS and the video examples." E.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Course went through the role of echolalia in Gestalt language development. Sample videos of therapy using gestalt language models with a variety of different clients was very helpful." M.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Identifying mitigations and using concepts within this course will be helpful. And the additive concepts to support pre-sentence grammar - really helping/supporting a child at the stage 3 level." C.I. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of DST and DSS and the videos of children and of the parents." T.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Good explanation of how Gestalt Language Processors learn language differently and that echolalia is not disordered language acquisition. I liked the true examples of how gestalts are used to communicate different concepts/thoughts." C.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning about grammar and how to analyze appropriately. Course was easy to pace myself over time. It gave real examples. It was given from many perspectives (SLP, parents, etc.)." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked seeing demonstrations of therapy sessions as well as seeing clients who made tremendous progress. I liked the shared information and thoroughness of every guest speaker." A.S. (Nov. 2022)

"All of this information is incredibly beneficial to the children and families with whom I work. This topic is so interesting to me." D.J. (Nov. 2022)

"It validates and helps strengthen my understanding of gestalt learners." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Wow! There was so much information. I feel like all sections provided beneficial information for daily practice. She did a great job of having different speakers and video clips to help the 10-hour course move along and keep our interest." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked seeing Marge's wonderful therapy space." J.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning how to use gestalt first in therapy - I've always approached therapy from a play and sensorimotor premise. Seeing how to use gestalt to work backward to the single-word level makes complete sense now! Great videos. Marge is fun to watch and listen to." A.P. (Oct. 2022)

"Good examples and real-world cases. I liked the goals and targets for gestalt language processors." K.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the examples and hearing from a variety of people. And the discussion about self-regulation and how it truly affects a child's participation and language." T.N. (Oct. 2022)

"I really enjoyed all of the videos that showed NLA first-hand." S.S. (Oct. 2022)

"Liked seeing the kids developing their language, the grammar section, the importance of self regulation, and that there is no limit for language if it is useful for the child." D.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I could pace myself, one class at a time, one session at a time, go back when I felt I did not understand the concept, taking time to process and implement the information." D.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the client examples and references from other clinicians to their own learning through practice." S.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The course allowed me to learn at my own pace and take in information from current clients to apply. Liked the goals and how you integrate the goals into specific therapy." M.C. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was systematically presented. Learning the grammar development with respect to gestalt language processing was beneficial." A.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I loved learning more about the sensory techniques to help boost my speech sessions! Of course, learning about the gestalt language processing is why I came here too. :)" T.R. (Sept. 2022)

"It validated and put names to what I felt about working with children with autism. I have always believed in a play based language focus and I feel with all of this new research, it is validating."  D.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I very much enjoyed seeing client examples and video clips of the different types of gestalts. The video examples of the clients (especially Jez and Zoe) and clinicians helped NLA and gestalt language processing come to life! Additionally, I was happy to see the information about moving away from that traditional model of therapy and moving into a more neurodiverse-affirming, child led, and affirming interests, thoughts, feelings, and echolalia as unique beautiful parts of our clients. More and more clinicians, parents, and educators need to know more about this. Accepting our kids as they are, validating their ways of thinking, feeling, and communicating is life-changing!!"  J.B. (Sept. 2022)

"This course has been crucial to enhancing my therapy skills with GLPs. I liked the real life examples."  B.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Best continuing ed course I've ever taken!"  K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"All of the course was beneficial, and the discussion about how it's not about "correct" grammar, but self-generated grammar was meaningful. I liked the many examples as well as Marge's teaching style."  K.G. (Aug. 2022)

"I work with autistic students so everything that was discussed is beneficial to my daily practice. I loved the visuals."  S.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning to listen carefully to scripting and to read between the lines (and talk to others on the team) to figure out the meaning was beneficial for my practice." M.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The entire course was very helpful. This gave me a structure of how to educate my co-workers about gestalt language and how to describe this best to families. The course will definitely help me with better goal writing and focusing more on mitigation and stage 3, when the kids are ready. The grammar section was great - I had no idea that you can introduce verbs too early, and this will be the biggest shift in my practice." E.K. (July  2022)

"I liked that I could take the course at my own pace." M.L. (July 2022)

"Highly applicable to supporting my students." L.W. (July 2022)

"I found the information about sensory integration very important. Also the explanation of individual treatment sessions was helpful. I really liked the perspective coming from a mother. MAN, her smile could light up the world." J.R. (July 2022)

"Learning about the hidden meaning in gestalts, learning how to individualize treatment for GLPs. I like that it targets an area that I really needed to learn more about!" M.M. (July 2022)

"I feel that the bulk of my caseload consists of NLA processors and I can already see that shifting my focus of intervention is improving their willingness to engage and communicate in the context of treatment sessions." L.G. (July 2022)

"Extremely detailed and informative. I liked all of the content." D.T. (July 2022)

"This course was enriching and inspiring." R.S. (July 2022)

"Oh my goodness. ALL of it. I wish that I had this all ten years ago. I knew the term gestalt and that some kids learned language as "wholes" but I never knew what to do with that information. The DST and DSS were also new to me (or maybe long forgotten?). This is a game changer in my work with autistic students!" S.C. (June 2022)

"I loved the videos of clinicians at work with kids." K.C. (June 2022)

"The section on sensory regulation was very helpful. It was also very useful to learn a bit about how AAC can be used with GLPs.  I loved how in-depth this course was. I also really appreciated all of the case studies/real-life examples." J.W. (June 2022)

"Big emphasis on relationship and connection was very well portrayed throughout." T.S. (June 2022)

"Everything was great! From the basics to the client videos and especially the parent perspective. I appreciated so much that Marge presented primarily from her speech center and not from behind a desk." S.L. (May 2022)

"I liked learning about the differences between gestalt and analytic language processors as well as employing more appropriate language strategies for gestalt language processors." S.L. (May 2022)

"I liked both the specific 'how to' of scoring the NLA and DSS, and also the more general perspective of respecting gestalt processors. The guest speakers helped break up the course." G.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the real life examples – seeing it in action is so much more beneficial than hearing what to do." K.M. (May 2022)

"I am astonished that I have been practicing for almost 25 years with this population and knew nothing about NLA. I liked Marge's easy, loving, joyful, sensory-filled approach to therapy. I began in a rehab center collaborating with OTs and PTs and have felt that it was right for my kids. I did not always get a lot of support even when that positive results were evident. Now, I have the validation and immediately added a trampoline and BIG JOE pillow to my not very big, but very fun playroom." K.K. (May 2022)

"I liked all of it, especially the information on moving into stage 3 and the grammar section with the DSS and DST." C.K. (May 2022)

"I liked the video examples and parent stories." H.J. (Apr. 2022)

"Enlightenment onto the importance of echolalia as acceptable, part of a child's development, and how vital they are for "connecting" to others. Seeing the PASSION in of all the therapists when doing their job, when connecting with their clients...the passion to succeed in communicating with ASD kiddos and adults." A.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the examples of how to mitigate at stage 3 - Marge's DSS chart." D.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the developmental sentence scoring, and the ease of access of the course. " J.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I currently have a student with Autism and he is echolalic. I now have the knowledge to teach him language." D.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I loved all of it! Especially the grammar section." J.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I currently have a student who needs to begin to move from Level 2 to Level 3. This course was very helpful in helping me plan my therapy. I liked the content because it addressed treatment and gave many examples of techniques being used. I also liked that it was recorded and that I could work at my own pace." M.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how to model gestalts that can be easily mitigated to move a child from stage 1 to stage 2." K.P. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated the deep dives into various specific cases to see different ways GLPs can sound and different ways NLA approaches can be implemented. I love REALLY picking apart language development, and this course went full speech nerd with me."  S.L. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked all of it – real life examples. It was perfect!." D.B. (Feb. 2022)

"There was soooo much in this course that will impact my practice. I am re-visiting the way I write goals for my gestalt processors and trying to follow the NLA skill progressions. It's amazing how much more engaged children are when I follow their lead and don't force artificial/unreasonable expectations (e.g., all the sentence strips).  I appreciated the video examples and the parent input." D.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Level 3 of the NLA courses is a must for every SLP working with children who are gestalt language processors. Levels 1 and 2 allowed us to learn the NLA stages and guiding treatment principles. In this Level 3 course we learn how to individualize NLA intervention for specific clients with a host of differences, how and why to incorporate movement, and the power of grammar. Marge eloquently guides this course as we learn to tailor NLA intervention to meet the needs of real children and their families within meaningful and engaging contexts, ultimately fostering sincere and organic expression." C.H.

"With the background of knowing about NLA assessment and stages, the level three course gave me an understanding of how to incorporate this knowledge into treatment. I am able to set up an affirming environment for reciprocal, self-generated language without relying on frustrating techniques such as withholding items." E.F.

"Marge Blanc does it again! This course is a phenomenal in-depth deep-dive into all the areas the first two courses left you wondering about. We can truly wrap our heads around Stages 3 and 4, and it all makes so much sense! The case studies are incredible, and really help solidify and put into action all that Marge teaches. Every single pediatric SLP needs this information. It really should be required coursework in graduate school." A.Z.