Performance of speech-language pathology students in problem-based learning tutorials and in clinical practice

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 102-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana W. L. Ho ◽  
Tara L. Whitehill ◽  
Valter Ciocca
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Language Pathology

Problem-based learning (PBL) and speech-language pathology: A tutorial

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 5-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara L. Whitehill ◽  
Susan Bridges ◽  
Karen Chan
Keyword(s):  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Language Pathology

Don't Blow This Therapy Session!

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory L. Lof ◽  
Dennis Ruscello
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Oral Motor ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Oral Motor Exercises

Blowing exercises and other nonspeech oral motor exercises (NSOMEs) are commonly used therapeutic techniques for children with repaired cleft palate and velopharyngeal inadequacy. Blowing exercises have a long history in the field, dating back to the early days of speech-language pathology when clinicians relied upon expert opinion to influence clinical practice. However, for more than 60 years, NSOMEs such as blowing have been questioned and many empirical studies have been conducted that demonstrate the ineffectiveness of these exercises. This article provides reasons why NSOMEs, mainly blowing, should not be used in therapy. It also traces the history of blowing exercises and then summarizes some of the seminal research articles that show that they do not work. Effective evidence-based treatments for compensatory errors are also reviewed.

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