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New research finds that poor musical rhythm ability is a consistent risk factor for developmental speech and language disorders, and the connection is genetic, not just behavioral. bit.ly/4xf7B1n
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A teen who woke from a weeks-long coma unable to speak used Taylor Swift songs as a bridge back to her voice. A beautiful real-world example of music's role in speech recovery. bit.ly/4uhVSwq
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This week's #5StarFriday course breaks down the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia through the C.A.P.E. framework: Connecting people, AAC, Partner training, and Education. Real-world examples across clinical settings mean you can put these strategies to work immediately. #slpeeps continued-links.com/a3bvx
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DLD affects roughly 8% of children worldwide, but it's far too often missed or misidentified in multilingual kids, this is a must-read for SLPs working in diverse school and community settings. bit.ly/3RCfNZz
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3D food printing is getting closer to mainstream, and for SLPs managing dysphagia, the ability to customize texture-modified meals with precision could be a real game-changer for patient compliance and quality of life bit.ly/43e2K2Q
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Navigating informed consent and medical decision-making is challenging, and the stakes are even higher when communication is impaired or decisional capacity is in question. This course equips SLPs with a framework for these critical conversations, including a screening tool for assessing decisional capacity. #slpeeps continued-links.com/mv1k4
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A new study uses explainable AI to predict amyloid status in Primary Progressive Aphasia. A promising step toward earlier, more precise diagnosis for a population SLPs know well. bit.ly/4vraKJJ
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Groundbreaking research from McGill and Yale challenges the long-held belief that speech learning is motor-driven. Turns out, auditory and somatosensory brain regions play a much bigger role than we thought. bit.ly/4dOkGHz
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Don't wait to register for tomorrow's live webinar presented in partnership with Atos Medical, 'Restoring Airflow After Tracheostomy to Enhance Swallowing Recovery.' This course is filling up fast, #slpeeps! bit.ly/3QlCosO
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For toddlers with mild language delays, specialist-mediated play therapy showed promising outcomes alongside structured clinic rehab and parent-led intervention. Worth a read for early intervention practitioners. bit.ly/4o8YaN9
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A powerful reminder of the community and belonging that go hand-in-hand with clinical care. bit.ly/4e0WLDq
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Brand new 5-star course alert! Get instant access to, 'Restoring Voice Without Compromising the Airway: Important Considerations with In-Line Speaking Valves,' #slpeeps: bit.ly/4x9B3Gg
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New research suggests that difficulty understanding speech in background noise may be an early behavioral marker of neural vulnerability, even before cognitive decline appears. bit.ly/4uO9GzX
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From stroke to song: see how a special choir is helping survivors rebuild speech, confidence, and community in ways traditional therapy alone can't. bit.ly/4ucnTWn
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Be sure to join us for tomorrow afternoon's live webinar, 'Interprofessional Collaboration Through a Neuro Lens: How Clinicians Can Rewire Teams for Best Case Outcomes.' Save your spot here, #slpeeps: bit.ly/4fU0N2Z
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SLPs in skilled nursing are far more than therapy providers: they're restoring dignity, safety, and connection one patient at a time. bit.ly/4u42pL1
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Challenging traditional motor-centric assumptions, new research shows that retaining newly learned speech movements depends primarily on auditory and somatosensory brain processes, pointing to the sensory cortex as a key target for post-stroke rehabilitation. bit.ly/4nQuXGq
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Right in time for Aphasia Awareness Month, this week's #5StarFriday course helps SLPs build multimodal care plans that go beyond words to transform lives. #slpeeps continued-links.com/9c1k0
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A new study reveals that babies exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollution during the first trimester scored lower on language tests at 18 months, with an even greater impact observed in premature infants. bit.ly/4dvWzgA
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SLPs play a vital role in helping patients with Huntington’s disease select the right high- or low-tech communication tools, reminder apps, and voice banking options to support daily routines as symptoms progress. bit.ly/3PvmOdY
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