Approximately 8% of children have a communication or speech and language disorder.1 During the COVID-19 pandemic, lifestyle changes affected the way children live and communicate, including stay-at-home measures, decreases in preschool attendance, and in-person preschool options.2 A study3 in Uruguay found motor and cognitive losses for children during the pandemic compared to a control population. This study was conducted to assess whether there was a change in first-time speech delay diagnoses among US children before and after the pandemic.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2812152

Moral injury is an issue that is scary many SLPs out of our field. You can learn more about moral injury and ways to prevent it in my interview with Rebecca Von Duering, MS CCC-SLP here: https://youtu.be/yoA21E1NQXU

Gabriela Flax, 28, had a “dream” product management job that eventually left her suffering migraines, panic attacks and constant exhaustion.

Flax blames her burnout on self-inflicted pressure in a stressful workplace and the need to always say yes. She has since become a burnout coach — and now she’s sharing tips on how to stop feeling overwhelmed all the time.

https://nypost.com/2023/11/26/lifestyle/burnout-coach-shares-tips-for-better-work-life-balance/

Happy Thanksgiving to our incredible community of SLPs!

As the season of gratitude fills our hearts, we at Liricare want to express our deepest appreciation for your unwavering dedication and support. Your commitment to empowering individuals with communication challenges is truly inspiring.

This month, we've been blessed with an influx of new SLPs eager to embark on their speech therapy journeys with us. We're thrilled to welcome each and every one of you to the Liricare family. Your decision to join us is a testament to your shared passion for enhancing communication skills and making a positive impact on the lives of others.

To our current members, your unwavering support and encouragement have been instrumental in our growth and success. We are incredibly grateful for your trust in Liricare and the positive impact you've had on our community. Your expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to your patients have made a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals.

As we move forward, we invite you to spread the word about Liricare and encourage your colleagues to join our growing community. Together, we can create a world where everyone has access to the high-quality speech therapy resources they need to reach their full communication potential.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Liricare family! Your contributions, both big and small, help us make a meaningful difference in the world of speech-language pathology.

SLPs frequently work long hours and may encounter challenging clients or demanding families. Furthermore, SLPs are continuously under pressure to keep up with the newest research and best practices.

Regardless of the obstacles, it is critical for SLPs to remain engaged and happy in their professions. Motivation and fulfilment can result in a variety of advantages, such as enhanced job satisfaction, improved work performance, and lower stress levels. Click the link to read the whole article!

https://content.liricare.com/staying-motivated-as-an-slp/

Young children who spend about 12 hours a week reading for pleasure tend to do better on cognitive tests and have better mental health when they are adolescents than those who have not developed this reading habit, according to research published in the journal Psychological Medicine.

The findings were based on data on 10,243 young adolescents, including an array of test results, clinical assessments and brain scans as well as information provided by the parents, caregivers and teachers.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/11/13/children-reading-mental-health-cognition/

If you're coming to ASHA in Boston this week, come see me on Friday and Saturday! I'll be presenting on Cultural Competemility in Speech Pathology and also Child Sexual Assault in Black and Brown Communities.

For International Stuttering Awareness Day on Oct. 22, Medina—an associate professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Florida International University's Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences—shines a light on this oftentimes misunderstood and complex speech disorder, how there's often hidden emotional impacts, as well as what she's learned through her recent research on a mindfulness meditation program for adults who stutter.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-10-qa-dispelling-myths-stuttering.html

Many sectors, including healthcare, are fast being transformed by artificial intelligence (AI). SLPs (speech-language pathologists) are no exception. AI is already being utilised to create new tools and technologies that can assist SLPs in more effectively assessing and treating communication impairments.

https://content.liricare.com/how-speech-language-pathologists-can-prepare-for-the-future-of-ai/

Apraxia Kids’ Rhode Island Walk for Apraxia took place at Providence College’s Ray Treacy Track and Hendrickson Field Sunday.

https://www.abc6.com/walk-for-apraxia-benefits-children-with-speech-disorder/