ND State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Website

Applications for new professionals and renewal of state licensure in North Dakota, Continuing Education opportunities, SLP and Audiology Law and Rules Book, and more.

ND Family Support Organizations

Family Voices of North Dakota aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through this national network, Family Voices provides families tools to make informed decisions, advocates for improved public and private policies, builds partnerships among professionals and families, and serves as a trusted resource on health care

American Speech-Language Pathology Association’s (ASHA) Resources for School-Based SLPs

This link provides informaiton and tools for SLPs working with school aged children.

Stroke Survivor

Resources to motivate and empower Stroke survivors and families.

College Resources for Students with Disabilities

This website is a guidebook containing a variety of key elements to help high school students understand the resources available to them as they prepare to transition to college including the following:

• a comprehensive overview of the various cognitive, physical, or other types of disabilities students face while attending school
• Reviews of several technologies and advocate groups available to students who face various disabilities, such as apraxia, dysarthia, and other speech disorders
• Tips and resources to help students transition from college to career.

Graduate School Success for Students with Disabilities

This guide highlights scholarships, available resources, and expert insight for studens with disabilities who are pursuing an advanced degree.

Stuttering

National Stuttering Association website
[www.WeStutter.org]

Stuttering Foundation

The Stuttering Foundation provides resources, services and support to those who stutter and their families as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. It provides education, training, and information to professionals, children and adults who stutter, parents, teachers and all those concerned about stuttering and is a valuable resource for speech pathologists working in the schools with children of all ages.  www.StutteringHelp.org

Voice

The mission of The Voice Foundation is to enhance knowledge, care and training of the voice through educational programs and publications for voice care professionals, the public and professional voice users, and through supporting and funding research.

The National Center for Voice and Speech conducts research, educates vocologists, disseminates information about voice and speech, and provides referral services in order to help people around the world enjoy healthy and effective vocal communications. In carrying forth its mission, the National Center for Voice and Speech strives to cultivate and develop positive and effective relationships; it provides leadership in making a compelling case for support and research on the human voice.

Assessment

ASHA’s Practice Portal

ASHA’s guide for speech-language pathologists including information about Evidence Maps to help guide decision making, Client and Patient Handouts, Templates and Tools to help increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your practice, and Topics and Issues information to keep your practice current.

Evidenced Based Practice

Evidence Based Practice Journal (EBP Briefs) now available to help guide your decision making.

Speech and Language Discussion Center

An interesting look at Diversity [raisingsmallsouls.com]

ASHA’s Continuing Education Courses

Cochlear America Free Online Webinars List of Courses

Speech-Language Therapy Ideas

Examples of Materials that can be adapted for speech-language therapy from Judith Kuster:

Continuing Education Resources

SpeechPathology.com

is an ASHA-approved, IACET-accredited, provider of online continuing education courses for speech-langauge pathologists and audiologists that provides a wide variety of continuing education options for a small annual fee. Check out the link to see the course options.

AudiologyOnline

is an ASHA-approved, IACET-accredited, provider of online continuing education courses for audiologists and speech-langauge pathologists that provides a wide variety of continuing education options for a small annual fee. Check out the link to see the course options.

Research

The Informed SLP (TISLP)

The Informed SLP is a website dedicated to connecting speech–language clinicians and scientists with each other’s work. TISLP’s commencement project includes the release of a monthly Research Newsletter for Speech–Language Pathologistswhich aims to help SLPs easily digest the latest research into manageble pieces of information to aid in providing high quality intervention and assessment services.

• The Informed SLP Website »