Anatomical pathology

communication disorders because of the relationship between children and education a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) encounters daily. It was the best advice I had ever received, and why I am applying to University of the Pacific’s Speech-Language Pathology 15-month graduate program. I want a career that has meaning and gives me the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. I am a compassionate person…

I attended the Bertha Strong Stroke Simulation event on March 1, 2016, at the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus held at the Mercado building. I had attended this event in the past thought it would be interesting to compare my experiences. I was surprised to find that my first comparison would be the registration and receipt of materials needed to prepare for the event. It may have been due to familiarity with the process, but the current process seemed more coordinated. The…

As I stroll along the beach I can feel the smooth, damp sand beneath my feet. I am taken in by the soothing atmosphere that encircles me. I close my eyes, letting myself absorb the warm rays of the sun. The glowing horizon slowly fades as it descends into the waves. I am comforted by the sounds of the ocean; the rhythmic pounding of the endless sea. I look into the cloudless cerulean blue sky and see the perfection of life. As I stare into the horizon and watch every wave crash, I am reminded of…

In Language Learning for School Aged Children, I developed a further understanding of literacy, as it pertains to language development and the field of Speech Pathology. Throughout the semester, I used several of the literacy-specific techniques and ideologies presented in this class; specifically, I used shared book reading to enhance reading comprehension at the Preschool for Creative Learning. Two lectures that I found particularly useful and referred to throughout the semester are the…

Communication lies in the heart of every relationship. It imparts a way to connect, share our ideas, understand, and empathize with others. From the beginning of time, using speech and understanding language are the ways that human developed communication with one another. We come into the world longing to communicate with others; our first language is that of crying, eye gaze, and bodily movements. When there are disruptions to the development of or the usage of speech or language,…

Susan’s main areas of difficulty involve motor speech, which affects her intelligibility. Particularly relating to the larynx, use of the tongue in speech and coordination of the lips and palate. This indicates that Susan is likely experiencing mixed spastic-ataxic dysarthria due to lesions on the upper motor neurone pathway (Wilkinson and Lennox 2005) in the corticobulbar tract which innervates the cranial nerves and the cerebellum (Bethoux et al 2013). Lesions on the upper motor neurone…

The topic of ankyloglossia, commonly referred to as tongue tie, is of concern because of its characteristic that restricts the tongue’s natural movement which causes a number of problems, possibly including speech disorders. It raises the question of whether or not ankyloglossia does cause speech disorders, and what can be done to improve speech for those with it. There is significant debate about articulation errors with regards to if they are caused by tongue restriction in individuals with…

The first issue that many Speech-Language Pathologists come across when attempting to work with families or to set up family-centered services is a lack of parent involvement. Dyann Rupp, a Speech-Language Pathologist in Lincoln, NE works in a private practice setting. She worked for some time in the public schools, but ultimately fell in love with working with kids of all ages through the private practice setting. Rupp finds that it is much easier to work with families in the private practice…

According to Vicki Reed’s textbook An Introduction to Children with Language Disorders, a language disorder is a “deviation in the usual rate and/or sequence with which specific language skills emerge” (Reed, 2011, p. 81). X is a nine-year-old boy who was diagnosed with an expressive- receptive language disorder. The patient attends speech therapy routinely at John Keys Speech and Hearing Clinic, and is currently making progress towards his set goals. Throughout X’s nine years of life, he has…

Background and diagnosis: Mr. Wright is a 38 year old male who was a teacher for 10 years. He had an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) that he had surgery on. During the surgery, complications caused a hemorrhagic stroke in the left middle cerebral artery. The middle cerebral artery delivers fresh blood to the brain, this incident caused damage to the language areas of the left hemisphere. These complications have also led to hemiparesis on the right side of his body, mainly in his right arm, and…