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As SLPs demonstrate the necessity and value of the services we provide for people who stutter, we must look beyond percentages of stuttered speech as the primary measure of "severity" and/or progress. We can begin by using the ICF model on the experience of stuttering (Tichenor & Yaruss, 2019) to demonstrate the totality of stuttering, and we can demonstrate progress based on assessment measures related to increased life participation, improved quality of life, and reduced negative impact. In other words, there are many ways to demonstrate "severity" of stuttering based on affective and cognitive factors as well as tangible growth and progress that are unrelated to visible stuttering behaviors (or “quantifying” stutters). Additionally, no single measure or assessment should be used as the sole criterion to determine eligibility and need for speech services. 🤔 Need ideas on assessment tools in order to evaluate stuttering holistically? Here are some options that may be considered, depending on the individual’s age and circumstances, which dive into impact, participation, communication apprehension, stuttering anticipation, emotional reactions and attitudes, coping responses, and quality of life. ☑️ Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering (OASES) ☑️ Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA) ☑️ Palin Parent Rating Scale (Palin PRS) ☑️ Observational Rating Scales of the Test of Childhood Stuttering (TOCS) ☑️ Stuttering Anticipation Scale (SAS) ☑️ Speech Situation Checklists (SSC-ER and SSC-SD) of the Behavioral Assessment Battery for School-Age Children Who Stutter (BAB) ☑️ Behavior Checklist (BCL) of the BAB ☑️ Communication Attitude Test (CAT) of the BAB ☑️ Erickson S24 Scale ☑️ Self-Efficacy Scales ☑️ Stuttering Pride & Prejudice Scale ☑️ Classroom Observations ☑️ Teacher Questionnaires (Tichenor, S. E. & Yaruss, J. S. (2019). Stuttering as defined by adults who stutter. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 62, 4356-4369.) #StutteringAssessmentTools #SpeechTherapist #Stuttering #Stutter #SperoStuttering #SLPTraining #SpeechTherapy #CommunicationDisorders #SchoolSLP #PediatricSpeechTherapy #SpeechAndLanguage

As an SLP who works primarily with children under the age of 4, having fun and engaging in child directed play-based therapy is my favorite way to provide therapy! Play-based therapy is a great way for our speech therapist to provide a language rich environment around the interests of each child. This creates many opportunities to target language and speech goals while increasing each child’s motivation. When working with children with speech and language delays, labeling objects and imitation of sounds and words are often some of our first goals in speech therapy. Improving imitation skills allows for children to produce target speech sounds, expand their vocabulary, learn the meaning of new words, and learn language structure. Imitation teaches children how words connect to actions and behaviors which helps children associate specific tasks with words. Imitation of actions and facial expressions are also beneficial when developing effective communication skills! 🧸🚂🪀🪁🚗📚🫧

Maximizing the Educational Experience in Speech Therapy Through Home Practice As a parent, you might be concerned when unpredictable events, such as services being interrupted in the school setting (read my post Navigating the Inconsistencies in Special Education Services), disrupt your child's speech therapy progress. However, by actively engaging in practice exercises at home and staying involved in your child's progress, you can compensate for these unexpected challenges. Maximizing the educational experience, especially in school-based speech therapy, is essential for children's overall development. Communication between parents and speech therapists is necessary to inform parents about the specific goals and activities their child is working on in therapy sessions. By knowing what their child is working on, parents can provide additional support and reinforcement at home. This is not just a responsibility, but a powerful tool that parents can use to enhance their child's learning experience. Practice speech exercises that you can ask the therapist to give you as a proactive step you can take. They can be done at home. The home environment provides a natural setting where opportunities to interact with a child occur organically, and children feel at ease. As a result, parents have more chances to engage in speech exercises with their child, even if it's just for a few minutes each day. Consistent practice at home can complement the efforts of speech therapists and accelerate a child's progress in speech therapy so that children can maximize their educational experience to its fullest potential. #autism #autismfamily #autismsupport

🌟 Early Intervention Changes Lives! 🌟 Did you know that early intervention in speech therapy can unlock a brighter future for your child? 💬 Language and communication skills are the building blocks of confidence, learning, and self-expression. ✨ Here’s why starting early matters: 🔹 Faster Progress: The earlier you begin, the easier it is for children to overcome speech and language delays. 🔹 Improved Confidence: Building communication skills early boosts self-esteem and helps children express themselves better. 🔹 Lifelong Benefits: Early speech therapy lays the foundation for academic success and healthy social relationships. 💡 What can speech therapy do? ✅ Enhance vocabulary and sentence-building skills. ✅ Improve pronunciation and clarity in speaking. ✅ Develop social communication skills for better interaction. If you’ve noticed your child struggling with speech or language, don’t wait! The right support at the right time makes all the difference. 🌈 Let’s empower every child to communicate with confidence. 📞 Contact us today to begin this transformative journey: +91 8285220895, +91 981172095 📍 Revival Healthcare Services #EarlyIntervention #SpeechTherapy #ChildDevelopment #DelhiSpeechTherapy #LanguageSkills #EmpoweringKids #ParentSupport

Effective communication is the foundation of a child’s ability to learn, form relationships, and navigate the world. By helping students improve how they communicate, speech therapy enhances confidence, emotional well-being, and academic performance. 💡 At PTS, we’ve seen the transformative power of speech therapy in children who overcome challenges such as speech delays, articulation disorders, and language impairments. Explore how speech therapy can unlock potential and change lives: https://hubs.ly/Q031NmjJ0 #Communication #SLP #SpeechTherapy

Is it time to rethink our approach to speech therapy? 📚 I've traded traditional drills for the power of storytelling in many of my therapy sessions. By incorporating books & short stories into my practice, I've seen a remarkable transformation in student engagement and learning outcomes. Plus, it simplifies planning for mixed groups! Curious about how I've incorporated books into my therapy sessions? Check out my latest blog post! Comment below and let me know your favorite stories to use in therapy! https://lnkd.in/gpA9wpxr #speechtherapy #literacy #childdevelopment #education #teachers #school #booktherapy

🔍 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲? 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬! As parents, we understand the importance of every milestone in our child's development. From their first steps to their first words, every moment is precious. But what if those words aren't coming as expected? 🚨 Between 12 months and 4 years, there are crucial signs that shouldn't be overlooked. Your child might be indicating a need for speech therapy, and early intervention is key to ensuring their speech and language skills flourish. 👉 Early intervention is crucial! Addressing speech and language delays early can significantly impact your child's academic success and overall well-being. At Integrated we have experienced Speech Therapists that empower your children to express themselves confidently and succeed in all areas of life. To book an appointment call: (+91) 9321499715 / (+91) 9820409019 #SpeechTherapy #EarlyIntervention #LanguageDevelopment #speechtherapyforkids #languagedevelopmentinyoungchildren #auditoryverbaltherapy #INTEGRATED

The results indicated that (a) phoneme awareness can be stimulated in children with speech impairment as young as 3 and 4 years of age, (b) facilitating phoneme awareness development can be achieved concurrently with improvement in speech intelligibility, and (c) enhancing phoneme awareness and letter knowledge during the preschool years is associated with successful early reading and spelling experiences for children with speech impairment. Clinical Implications: The data provide evidence to support the clinical practice of integrating activities to develop phoneme awareness and letter knowledge into therapy for 3- and 4-year-old children with moderate or severe speech impairment. #scienceofreading #SLP #speech

By checking children over the age of seven, hearing and vision challenges can be addressed and learning outcomes improved. Disruptive behaviour in schools has also been linked to undetected vision and hearing issues, so checking helps everyone: children, schools, parents and fellow students. Read more in the Cumbria Times https://lnkd.in/eGn4rUvi

These five indispensable SLP tools and activities collectively shape an environment where growth is nurtured, confidence soars, and accomplishments abound! 🌠 https://bit.ly/4cEKuSE #SLP #SpeechTherapy #SchoolSLP #TherapyTools #SLPTools