September 24, 2002
Clinical Partnerships Offer Support to Infants and Families
In the first article in an occasional series, find out how speech-language pathologists are increasingly bringing their skills to the neonatal intensive care unit.
Maintaining Your Certification—It’s Easier Than You Think
Beginning in 2003 for audiologists and in 2005 for speech-language pathologists, another dimension will be added to the Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCCs)—new standards requiring mandatory continuing professional development.
Meningitis Linked To Cochlear Implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a notice about a possible link between cochlear implants and bacterial meningitis, although the exact cause of meningitis has not been established.
Selective Mutism: An Integrated Treatment Approach
Effective treatment for this challenging communication disorder requires teamwork of the speech-language pathologist and other professionals.
September 10, 2002
FM Systems and Cochlear Implants
by Jane Madell, Patricia M. Chute, and Rebecca Kooper. In the classroom, on the playground, and at school, competing noise prevents children who have hearing loss from clearly hearing a spoken message. Even with the best possible technology in cochlear implants, children who are hard of hearing will hear best when the speaker is within three feet and there is no competing noise.
Literacy in the Public Schools
From the September 10, 2002 issue of the ASHA Leader.
Making a Difference in the Schools
ASHA Leader article: Sept. 10, 2002.
My First Year as a School-Based Clinician
ASHA Leader article: Sept. 10, 2002.
New Caseload Policy Calls for Analysis of School Clinicians’ Total Workload
by Mary M. Annett As the new school year begins, the top concern of many school-based clinicians is no doubt the burgeoning caseloads that often impede their ability to provide quality services.
Schools 2002-Striking a Chord in Nashville
Attendees Learn From Each Other, Hear From Assistant ED Secretary, by Mary M. Annett. This summer, Schools 2002—the largest ASHA schools conference to date—brought a sold-out crowd of more than 600 school-based clinicians to Nashville, TN, to rethink their roles, network with colleagues, connect with ASHA leaders and staff, and share ideas and solutions.
August 06, 2002
Aphasia Hope Offers Online Forum
People with aphasia can now tap into a new resource provided by the Aphasia Hope Foundation. The Foundation—which supports aphasia survivors, advocacy, and research—has expanded its Web site (www.aphasiahope.org) to include an online forum of aphasia experts.
Medicare Fee Schedule 2003
Preview the proposed rates and find out the legislative and economic factors that could affect Medicare payment under the Fee Schedule.
Preparing Future Professionals—What’s the Real Story?
The causes of the current academic shortages are many and varied, and the effects of the shortages will permeate all areas of the professions, including health care, audiology, schools, and higher education.
Presidential Commission Aims to Revitalize Special Education
ASHA is analyzing a recently released report by the President’s Commission on Excellence in Special Education.
Tourette Syndrome
Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome (TS) is one of the most common neurological movement disorders of childhood onset, present in up to 3% of children. TS is characterized by motor and phonic tics that fluctuate in distribution, severity, and frequency, often exacerbated by anxiety and stress
Tourette Syndrome: The Anatomy of a Tic
The second part of a two-part article on Tourette Syndrome.
July 23, 2002
Input Sought on Minimum Data Set Changes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced plans to revise the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for a 2004 release. ASHA members let their thoughts be heard at meeting with CMS and three other associations.
Round One Victory in Medicare Cap Fight
U.S. House of Representatives votes to pass Medicare Bill that includes two-year extension on current moratorium of Cap of $1,500 per year combined limit on outpatient speech-language pathology and physical therapy services.
Singing Voice: Special Considerations for Evaluation and Treatment
I think of the singing voice as a delicate instrument that, no different from the finest Stradivarius violin, needs careful attention from an expert. In this case, the expert is a speech-language pathologist.
State of the States 2002: A Special Report
A wrap-up of applicable state advocacy and legislation pertaining to speech-language pathology and audiology.
Supreme Court Awards Decision to SLP
Landmark patient's rights case requires Illinois HMO to provide a second medical opinion.