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The article features lessons learned by speech language pathologists (SLP) from virtual schooling. Topics discussed include the suggestion that SLPs cannot adequately provide services both in person and online to students, and the need to carefully plan for the scheduling and workload of SLPs. Also noted is the importance of on-site student supervision in telepractice.

The article offers information about the trend towards neurodiversity in the workplace. Topics mentioned include the benefits for companies of hiring and retaining neurodiverse workers (NW) including improved employee communication and flexible hiring practices, the effect of the neurodiversity movement on the employment experiences of NW like autistic speech-language pathologists, and the suggestions for neurotypical employees on how to support their autistic colleagues.

The article offers best practices for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in managing changing business motivations of skilled nursing facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting to Medicare's patient-driven payment model (PDPM) in the U.S. It states that SLPs are at risk of job losses and reduced pay and working hours. It also advises SLPs to report any violation to ethical standards or payer requirement of their facility to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

The article discusses encounter issues between applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and speech-language pathology (SLP) as of 2020. Topics covered include the possible clarification of tensions and their reconciliation by the autism spectrum, the historical involvement of ABA and SLP in autism, and their differing belief systems and approaches in autism programs. Also noted are the two fields' links in intervention, and of insufficient studies on the interventions' long-term improvements.

The article discusses how the COVID-19 crisis has prompted the adoption of online learning and will change the future of education in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs. It mentions challenges facing the CSD academia based on the findings of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association surveys, including the inability of graduate students to complete graduation requirements and the belief of faculty respondents that the pandemic has affected their academic life.

The article discusses the work world's embrace of technological automation, and the emerging value of people skills, and sophisticated diagnostic skills in the communication sciences and disorders (CSD) field as of December 2019. Topics covered include assistants' and family members' assumption of speech-language pathologists' (SLP) tasks, and changes in treatment methods and frequency. Also noted is the beneficial freeing of clinicians from repetitive tasks to focus more on innovation.

The article discusses how pseudoscience and misinformation through popular media affect evidence-based practice of audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Topics explored include the use of the Internet by fringe theorists and pseudoscientists to spread misinformation, the susceptibility of the public to bias and misperceptions, and the information dissemination strategies of professional organizations to counteract pseudoscience.

The last part in a series of articles about the debate on the use of the terms, specific language impairment (SLI) and developmental language disorder (DLD) in describing children who have language difficulty, is presented. It examines the arguments of some clinicians and researchers that the use of an SLI categorization limits services to children with lower intelligence or other co-occurring conditions. Factors that influenced a country to support a language disorder term over another. INSET: LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT OR LEARNING DISABILITY?.

The first part in a series of articles about the debate on the use of the terms, specific language impairment (SLI) and developmental language disorder (DLD) in describing children who have language difficulty, is presented. The history of the use of the SLI term by communication sciences and disorders (CSD) researchers is discussed. Arguments against the usefulness and validity of the term SLI are provided. The role of SLI in research is also discussed.

The article examines the tendency to overlook autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in girls due to its prevalence in boys. A growing body of research indicates that females with ASD differ from the classic presentation outlined in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which may affect diagnosis. Some studies found that girls try very hard to hide their social problem, which can lead to being diagnosed with other conditions, including anxiety disorders. INSET: LIANE HOLLIDAY WILLEY: An ASD Diagnosis at 35.

The article examines the implications of a study by researchers at Albany Medical College which found a 30-percent increased risk for hearing loss among people with sleep apnea. It describes the diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of sleep apnea, as well as a possible association between lowered oxygen levels and hearing loss. It also discusses the results of a study by Fatima Husain of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign which identified a link between apnea and tinnitus.

The article discusses language impairment in autism. Topics mentioned include the link of late talking with autism, efforts of Boston University speech, language, and hearing sciences assistant professor Sudha Arunachalam to learn more about the language issues in autism, and the three domains of autism symptoms.

The article discusses how to improve interprofessional collaboration among health care professionals, particularly in the U.S., as of November 2016. Among such professionals are audiologists, speech-language pathologists (SLP), and counselors. Also cited are the recommendations by such professionals as Leslie Roerk of Esophageal and Lung Institute, Ann Meehan of Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, and Ken Anderson of South Huntington Schools on the issue.

The article explores new tools and resources that are emerging to help health practitioners diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in infants and toddlers early. Topics covered include details on how the assessment called the Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Development Profile works, the advantages of early intervention for ASD as compared with treatments offered later in life and the important role of speech-language pathologists (SLP) in the early diagnosis of ASD.

The article discusses the campus programs that are being led by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) aimed at helping students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) get their academics back on track. Topics mentioned include the campus program established by professor Mary R. Kennedy for students with TBI at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UM), the goals identified by students in the UM program in several areas, and the program run by Kristin King at the Univesity of Tennessee for mild TBI.

The article discusses the provision of speech language pathology (SLP) telepractice services during the pandemic in 2021. It states that YouTube videos of books in multiple languages can help in interacting with students and parents. Also noted is the diagnosis of students on a case by case basis when making evaluations.

The article discusses the report produced by Gregory Lof, former Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders chairman at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, regarding nonspeech oral motor exercises. Topics explored include the use of these techniques in children with speech sound disorders despite the lack of scientific evidence, the reliance of some clinicians on clinical intuition for recommending these exercises, and the concerns of parents over the benefits of these exercises.

The article features Kevin Still, pediatric audiologist at Tucker-Maxon Oral School in Portland, Oregon. Aside from troubleshooting and fixing defective hearing aids, cochlear implants and frequency modulation (FM) systems, Still's role at the school involves programming devices, screening students, attending individualize education program meetings and meeting with staff members about students. He also offers free hearing screenings to home-birthed newborns in his school office.