Party Time Brainstorming

Party Time Brainstorming

When I started creating the game, I knew it was going to be on a party theme,  would feature the Party Animals! characters. I also knew it would no...

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What makes a game?

What makes a game?

Behind the scenes of even the simplest of games, there are a lot of moving parts!  From the creative to the logistical there are a multitude of ele...

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Principles of Motor Learning:  Knowledge of Results vs. Knowledge of Performance

Principles of Motor Learning: Knowledge of Results vs. Knowledge of Performance

Principles of Motor Learning (PMLs) refers to patterns of learning that have emerged from research into human movement. The bulk of this research has evolved from disciplines outside of Speech-Language Pathology (e.g. exercise and sport), and the research within our field, though growing, is still in its very early stages. Nevertheless, PMLs are increasingly being investigated as they apply to speech therapy in the hopes that a solid understanding of PMLs can help Speech-Language Pathologists optimize their work with patients/clients struggling with motor speech challenges, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Dr. Edwin Maas has been at the forefront of synthesizing the applications of PML research to Speech-Language Pathology. He has an excellent video on the Apraxia Kids On-Demand Webinars library, and his team's tutorial on Principles of Motor Learning in the Treatment of Motor Speech Disorders is published in Volume 17 of the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. This blog post series will summarize some of the key PMLs has outlined in those sources.

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The Motor Speech Hierarchy

The Motor Speech Hierarchy

The Motor Speech Hierarchy (MSH) a central element of PROMPT therapy is a 7️⃣-stage guide that helps SLPs analyze speech through the lens of MOV...

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Why Groups Rock!

Why Groups Rock!

As parents, you may be wondering whether there are any advantages to doing speech therapy in a group. Many S-LPs will answer with a resounding YES,...

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