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What are Vocal Nodules? - Learn about vocal nodules, how they can affect voice production, and how to prevent them.

Good Habits for Healthy Vocal Cords - This list of do's and don'ts for good vocal cord health will help keep your voice in top shape.

Child Symptom Checklist for Vision - Should we evaluate? Sometimes the educational team is uncertain if a comprehensive evaluation of a child’s abilities is appropriate. This grading system takes a look at specific child symptoms to determine whether the observed difficulty may be related to vision, rather than some other developmental delay, making it easier for clinicians, teachers and parents to determine what direction to take in the assessment process.

Trust is Built on Constructive Communication - Trust is a key aspect of establishing good working relationships between parents and professionals. Communicating honestly can build this trust, and can ultimately lead to the shared goal of providing an appropriate communication program for your child.

Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting - What can I, as a parent, do to help make my child's IEP meeting a success? Included are suggestions for before, during and after the IEP meeting.

Stuttering Attitudes Checklist - When working with children who stutter, counseling is an inportant part of the management plan. This attitude checklist can help reveal a child's feelings and attitudes, providing a starting point for discussion, understanding, and growth in a child's perceived self-image.

Articulation Intervention Ideas - When interventions are required prior to a possible articulation referral, these ideas should be helpful for teachers and parents.


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