


The Role of the Speech Therapist in Treating Vent Patients
Treating vent patients requires a speech-language pathologist with a unique skill set. While a patient is on a ventilator, their ability to speak becomes either significantly altered or eliminated completely. In most cases, the air that is needed to power the voice...
Why the “Wait and See” Approach Doesn’t Work When it Comes to Language Development
Many parents I have worked with have visited their pediatrician after noticing their child was not accomplishing the language development milestones they would expect at a certain age. Too often than not, parents have been recommended “not to worry” and...
Are You Noticing Cognitive Changes in Covid-19 Patients?
Have you been noticing cognitive changes in Covid-19 patients at your skilled nursing facility? Speech language pathologists are used to having a body of literature to refer to while selecting the best evidence-based treatment approach. So, what happens when you are...