A team of Northwestern investigators, has developed a new therapy that could treat Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to findings published in Molecular Psychiatry.
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Augustana's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program was developed by faculty in the college's well-established undergraduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
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I am a person who stutters and a doctoral candidate in speech, language and hearing sciences. Growing up, I tried my best to hide my stuttering and to pass as fluent.
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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University are leading two studies to address health disparities and improve outcomes for children with early childhood communication disorders by increasing equitable access to care.
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Commonly referred to as an IEP, an individualized education program is a written plan that is designed for any student who receives special education and related services.
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Rinker Campus’ Adult Learning Lab hosts group for people with aphasia, a speech challenge caused by brain damage.
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Sometimes, when we are still getting to know a new client, we’ll ask them to draw their stutter. Here’s why:
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DeKalb, IL – It can be challenging for teenagers to advocate for themselves, and even more challenging for those with a disability diagnosis. Members of NIU’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic hope to change that with Ignite, a new program being launched in 2023.
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Returning to the U.S. after being overseas with a child who has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan can be a challenge. Finding the right services and schools to meet the needs of your child will take time to research and understand.
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Adult aural rehabilitation is a type of therapy that focuses on hearing and communication when a person has hearing loss. Aural rehabilitation for adults promotes improved communication by teaching participants to take charge of their hearing loss by:
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