At RemoteSpeech.com, Abington Speech Pathology Services, and VirtualTx, we stay abreast of the latest trends in the world of speech-language pathology. We work within an industry that is ever-changing and are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to lend our expertise and provide solutions. Past articles pertaining to these trends include:
2021 has come with its own set of unique circumstances on the heels of Covid 19. In this article, we took a look at a broad range of trends that this year had to offer (thus far), for parents, patients, therapists, school administrators, and educators alike. Enjoy!
A partnership between Pacific University’s School of Communication Sciences & Disorders and the Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD) aims to diversify the speech-language profession. Data from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association shows the field is predominantly white (92%) and female (96%). Central to this partnership are Pacific CSD faculty members Mary Mitchell and Ana Lia Oliva, NWRESD program coordinator. The pair have been working tirelessly with SLP leadership for the past two years developing and implementing an integrative program that dovetails with a mutual vision, mission, and values to support emerging professionals with an understanding that both communities have underrepresented students. …. Read More
As a consumer’s life changes, there are many obvious triggers for insurance evaluations — like buying a home or a new vehicle. It’s the more unknown risks that arise as new technologies emerge or as children grow up that create opportunities for independent agents to have regular conversations with customers on evolving insurance needs. Consumers face many changing risks that make it critical for them to have a trusted adviser who examines these new vulnerabilities and offers protection solutions. Similarly, growth-orientated independent agents need carrier partners who monitor the changing risk landscape and introduce protection options in response…. Read More
Michael Showalter is no stranger to Sentara Therapy Center. The 68-year-old has Parkinson’s and spends much of his time practicing voice exercises. He’s one of the many people participating in the center’s “SPEAK OUT!” program, which emphasizes speaking with intent and converts speech from an automatic function to an intentional act. A grant from the Parkinson’s Voice Project helps Sentara speech pathologists like Sara Schmitz meet with different patients to work on speaking with intent…. Read More
A 2020 update from the American Heart Association notes that someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. The need for post-stroke care is apparent, especially in the form of comprehensive services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Three certified brain injury specialists — Patty Runkles, Kim Weaver, and Anna Peterson — at Meritus Total Rehab Care, have offered information for readers on all three areas of therapy and how each helps with post-stroke care… Read More
Various factors are responsible for the market’s growth trajectory, which are studied at length in the report. In addition, the report lists down the restraints that are posing threat to the global Clinical Rehabilitation Service market. It also gauges the bargaining power of suppliers and buyers, threat from new entrants and product substitutes, and the degree of competition prevailing in the market. The influence of the latest government guidelines is also analyzed in detail in the report. It studies the Clinical Rehabilitation Service market’s trajectory between forecast periods… Read More
Telemedicine can have long-term health equity benefits, including allowing providers to reach more patients in remote regions without travel requirements and see an increased number of patients in need who have historically avoided care due to stigma. To discuss virtual care and health equity, Healthcare IT News interviewed Dr. Cate Crowley, professor of practice, Teachers College, at Columbia University in New York City. She works as part of Smile Train’s Global Medical Advisory Board developing the Cleft Palate Speech Training Project, which provides workshops in Spanish and English for parents and colleagues who work with children with repaired clefts… Read More
For Mumbai audiologist and speech therapist Devangi Dalal, every patient she helps and inspires is a source of inspiration for her as well. Destiny twice directed the course of Dalal’s life. The first was when, as a student who aspired to be a doctor, she didn’t get admission to the medical college of her choice. Unwilling to travel to a medical college in another town, she took up the next best option for her at the time: a bachelor of science in audiology and speech therapy from Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai. So rare was this profession in those years that the hospital only offered 10 such seats, out of just 65 in all of India… Read More
University of New South Wales electrical engineer and co-founder of Say66 Dr. Beena Ahmed recently won a Women in AI Award for her work in the development of the speech therapy tool. Ahmed’s award follows 12 years’ research into the topic of automatically detecting pronunciation errors in disordered speech and a career-long passion for applying engineering to speech and healthcare, specifically using signal processing, machine learning, and wearable sensors… Read More
These ‘saylists’ include tracks from Dua Lipa, Lizzo, and Fatboy Slim. They’re designed to help children augment their speech therapy by helping with the repetition of difficult words, phrases, and syllables. Each saylist is centered around challenging speech sounds like ‘ch,’ ‘k,’ and ‘s.’ “Our reason for creating this project was to create a process where repetition we know is vital is a bit more engaging,” says Zara Flynn, Managing Director at Rothco. “We thought what better way to do that than partner with music.” “Through our research, we found loads of rappers and singers have all had issues and problems with speech impediments. They’ve overcome these through music and the lyrics in their songs.” Flynn says the research took two years to complete, with a team dedicated to sound disorders providing feedback. … Read More
As New York City became the global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic last spring, the number of infants and toddlers referred for evaluations due to possible disabilities plummeted, according to an analysis of city data released Friday. At the same time, thousands of young children who were already receiving these services stopped getting them. The analysis focuses on “Early Intervention” services, which are required by federal law, and are designed to ensure that children from birth to age 3 with disabilities or developmental delays get crucial help such as physical, occupational, or speech therapy. The findings mirror a decline in referrals for special education services among school-age students and offer another grim window into how students with disabilities have struggled during the pandemic… Read More
The response to the COVID-19 virus is unprecedented. Because of our unique role in children’s K-12 education, we feel a responsibility to do what we can to assist schools, therapists, and students with this transition to online learning and seclusion. To ensure that our clients remain engaged and supported, our therapists will be providing complimentary “Support Sessions” to the country’s youth. We will also be assisting schools by training therapists for remote therapy.
Abington Speech Pathology and RemoteSpeech.com are uniquely prepared to provide assistance for parents of children with Speech-Language Pathology.
Abington Speech Pathology is managed and owned by a licensed speech-langauge pathologist. All of the company’s directors are licensed and remain clinical to better direct and support both the company’s clients and the clinical staff. Through the years the company’s client base continues to grow and remains loyal. ASPS, INC has expanded its services to include Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Teachers of the visually and hearing impaired, and School psychologists. ASPS, INC. now operates two offices. The corporate office is in eastern PA and services all 5 major counties surrounding the metro Philadelphia area. The Southern CA office services the Los Angeles and Orange County metro areas and at this point only offers speech pathology services to all settings. The company offers the professional staff a lending library of materials. In PA, there are 2-3 continuing educational seminars to assist on clinical growth and state and national mandated continuing education requirements.
RemoteSpeech is a subsidiary of Abington Speech Pathology Services, a multi-faceted Rehab company that has provided Speech Staffing and support throughout the country for more than 20 years. RemoteSpeech combines crystal clear voice with the sharpest video to provide next-generation video calling and high-definition video delivery. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic, Orna Kempler-Azulay, President of RemoteSpeech, says the demand for speech-language therapists was outpacing the supply in some cities. RemoteSpeech is here to meet the demand. With its live, face-to-face interaction, RemoteSpeech is not the next best thing to being there in person — it’s just as good, and, in some cases, even better. With advanced state-of-the-art games, activities, and interactive screen sharing, students and adults will actually look forward to their therapy sessions.
To provide high-quality speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, evaluations, accent modification, and educational psychology services to clients of all ages.
