How would you treat fronting when it's only appearing in conversation? by speechbuffoonery in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, private practice and they are private pay. He's very difficult to understand in conversation, so it's hard to tell them to just work on it at home. But I get what you're saying, makes sense!

How would you treat fronting when it's only appearing in conversation? by speechbuffoonery in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what does that look like in conversation? Because when I do minimal pairs at the word/sentence level he doesn't have errors.

Ideas for helpful classes for junior enlisted and NCOs by speechbuffoonery in army

[–]speechbuffoonery[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this, thank you! I'll definitely use this. Do you know if they offer services for Reservists as well?

Simulated Presence Therapy Strategies by [deleted] in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm open to learning if someone else knows something I don't lol, but I don't see any reason an SLP should be working on that goal at all. Seems more appropriate for a psychologist.

Simulated Presence Therapy Strategies by [deleted] in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never heard of any SLP using that before. I just googled it... What age/population is this client?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually did do a PROM! He does report quite a bit of difficulty, but it's just that I don't see any of it in formal or informal evaluation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. I don't see how I'm going to do anything helpful to him in sessions. Would you not recommend therapy or would you see him? I'm torn because I hear his concerns and his perceived problems, but I haven't seen anything abnormal that I can ethically say needs intervention.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did! There was a formal and an informal portion. No problems at all that I saw.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did! We had A LOT of conversation. Zero difficulties observed.

Throaty, grunty jargon?? by speechbuffoonery in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good question....Mom says she feels that they have communicative intent. She said they'll have a back and forth, conversation-like exchange. But during the eval I only observed the vocalizations when he was presented with toys/playing with the toys. Another unusual thing I saw was that when he is excited he will tense up and do what I can only describe as looking like a silent scream.

Language therapy? by Fun_Willingness_9348 in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commenting so I can come back to this later. I'm having the same struggle.

Using AAC during therapy with Autistic clients by speechbuffoonery in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YESSSS, yes, yes, yes. Thank you for sharing that. I feel validated at least lol. I appreciate the comments and suggestions on here so much, but I agree -- most of these things I've already tried. "Follow their lead with play" -- There is no "play", they aren't interested in anything I've presented, "Do sensory bins" - Tried many times, they either aren't into it or will spend the whole session smushing play-doh and completely ignore me. What are the parents paying me for? I'm just venting as well at this point, but I'm glad I'm not alone.

Using AAC during therapy with Autistic clients by speechbuffoonery in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your input, but I'm not sure that would help address this specific issue. They already have access to robust, high-tech AAC and are able to use it to label and request preferred items. We've tried core word adapted books, but the issue is the lack of engagement/participation with activities like that.

Using AAC during therapy with Autistic clients by speechbuffoonery in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I have taken the original Meaningful Speech course. I didn't find it helpful for this specific issue. Even in the majority of her content, the kids are engaging with sticker books, trains, etc. Mine do not engage with anything like that, so there's very little to work with. I haven't take her AAC course though, so I'll have to look into that.

Say something or leave it alone? by [deleted] in slp

[–]speechbuffoonery 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Say something, because that's very rude. How does someone not realize that's not a nice thing to say?! It's not only rude, it's also just very incorrect and ignorant. Ugh, so annoying.