Happy Eid-ul-Fitr to those celebrating!

Did you know April is Autism and Neurodiversity Awareness Month? Watch my Youtube LIVE replay with Dr.Karen-Dudek-Brannan, PhD, CCC-SLP on how to conquer executive functioning challenges in the clinical and educational setting HERE: https://youtube.com/live/LjL6zGBomuI?feature=share

Did you know ASHA has a social justice framework? The Board of Directors uses this framework to "help determine when an injustice requires action by the association" (ASHA, 2024).

You can view the framework HERE: https://www.asha.org/siteassets/agot/ashas-social-justice-framework.pdf

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are vital for identifying and managing communication disorders, but their portrayal in films and television shows often lacks consistency in accuracy and comprehensiveness. This blog explores how speech-language pathology is represented in pop culture, analyzing the impact of movies and TV shows on the public's perception and awareness of communication difficulties.

https://content.liricare.com/speech-language-pathology-in-pop-culture/

How can SLPs help children of color heal from collective trauma? "Collective trauma" explains the psychological distress experienced when a group or large community experience a shared trauma. This can be the psychological impact of watching protests and riots in response to police brutality cases like George Floyd, or other experiences like the ever-going water crises in Flint Michigan.

Pepperdine University (2021) provides insights on how we can help children heal from collective trauma. This is necessary for SLPs so we can ensure the welfare of the people we services (ASHA Code of Ethics, 2023).

You can see the article HERE: https://onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu/blog/children-of-color-collective-trauma-recovery/#supporting

😊 It is truly a great honor for me to share this post as it is a testament to the importance of the work of my fellow coauthors.

👍🏽💕 I am thrilled to share that our fourth book, Becoming an Exceptional API Leader, has been reviewed and is strongly supported by the immediate Past President of The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Dr. Robert Augustine, and Co-President of the Asian Pacific Islander Speech-Language-Hearing Caucus, H. Sheen Chiou!! 🎉

It is so precious to be seen, heard, and valued.

📚 I invite you to read our courageous stories and join us in opening our hearts and minds to different perspectives and experiences. Let’s change the world together. 🌎

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Speech Pathologists can greatly benefit from understanding the power of their subconscious minds. 95% of our thoughts and behaviors are ruled by the subconscious minds. Subconscious mind reprogramming can help prevent burnout, release implicit biases and phobias, and create a better quality of life for clinicians.

Introducing the New Availability System on Liricare - Simplifying Connections Between Speech-Language Pathologists and Families. We're thrilled to unveil a feature that marks a significant step forward in our mission to streamline the process of finding and scheduling appointments with speech therapy professionals. The new Availability System is designed to enhance the user experience for both SLPs and parents, making it easier than ever to manage schedules, set appointments, and connect with the right specialists. Watch our video to discover how the Availability System works and explore the possibilities it opens up for our community. At Liricare, we're always looking for ways to support and empower our users on their journey towards better communication.

As SLPs we should take our mental health seriously. Without a regulated mind, we can't possibly serve our clients to the best of our abilities. Here are some tips I recommend to Praxis Preppers, and I think certified SLPs can benefit from these tips too!

1. Notice the signs and seek help when needed.
2. Know you're not alone.
3. Practice self-love.
4. Seek professional help.
5. Notify your support system.

You can learn more by watching the latest Youtube episode HERE: https://youtu.be/1NRqV11kM1o

Doing research for an upcoming presentation, Ethical AI in Speech Therapy: Harnessing the Future with Responsibility, and came across this.

"The $20 million, UB-led initiative — funded in January by the U.S. National Science Foundation and Institute of Education Sciences — will create artificial intelligence systems that ensure children with speech and language disorders receive timely, effective assistance."

"Since then (April, 2023) researchers have begun lab researching and building prototypes of two AI systems: the AI Screener, which will identify potential speech and language impairments by listening to and observing children in classrooms; and the AI Orchestrator, which acts as a virtual teaching assistant to SLPs by providing students with ability-based interventions."

AI is here and can be a positive or negative for speech therapy. What do you think of programs replacing speech-language pathologists?

Read the entire story by Cory Nealon here:
https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/news.host.html/content/shared/university/news/ub-reporter-articles/stories/2023/09/exceptional-ed-institute-update.detail.html