Episode 48:




Speech Science show

Summary: Michael, Michelle, and Matt are back. A controversial article in the Walt Street Journal about RPM and our responses on this week’s episode. https://www.wsj.com/articles/i-was-born-unable-to-speak-and-a-disputed-treatment-saved-me-1537723821 Special Education in private school https://newsday.co.tt/2018/09/24/special-needs-access-to-private-education/ An increase in Fiber can decrease dementia? https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2018/09/23/eating-more-fiber-could-slow-brain-aging-and-decrease-dementia-risk-suggests-new-study/#666696443942 Dementia rates are set to double https://qz.com/1399417/dementia-rates-are-set-to-double-by-2060-and-minorities-will-get-hit-hardest/ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/17/opinion/sunday/the-case-for-black-doctors.html The Apple Watch, your new wrist side doctor? https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/12/apple-takes-a-smart-step-in-positioning-the-apple-watch-as-a-must-have-health-tracker-for-baby-boomers.html https://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-apple-watch-doesnt-have-the-feature-most-consumers-want-2018-09-14 Speech Science Powered by: Integrate digital into your work with a special 10% discount on Q-interactive. Clinicians will get access to 20 of Pearson’s most trusted assessments including PPVT-5, EVT-3, GFTA-3 and more! CALL 800.627.7271 to use Promo Code SPEECHSCIENCE for 10% off your new Q-interactive license/ Learn more at pearsonclinical.com/q-interactive FREE TRIAL: Integrate digital into your practice with a FREE 30-day trial of Q-interactive for SLPs! Get started at PearsonClinical.com/speechscience Enjoy a free 30-day trial of Q-interactive to test 20 of our top tests including CELF-5 and GFTA-3. Get started at PearsonClinical.com/speechscience Q-interactive provides a new way for speech language pathologists to test and score speech assessments that leads to improved outcomes for the clients you serve each day. This platform offers the world’s most advanced testing tools with the convenience of today’s technology. This 1:1 iPad assessment system allows SLPs to quickly create unique, client-centric batteries at both the instrument and subtest levels. Q-interactive’s growing library now include access to up to 20 of Pearson’s most trusted tests including CELF-5, GFTA-3, KLPA-3, GFTA-3 Spanish, PPVT-5 and EVT-3. It improves administration accuracy and speed, provides real-time scoring, and allows for unheard of flexibility in just a few simple taps. Q-interactive provides a more effective way to do your job, serve your clients, and evolve your practice or school while saving money. All your assessment tools fit in the palm of your hand: two iPads, one stylus and an annual license. Read about some of the users who have made the switch from paper to digital assessments and have not looked back! Try Q-interactive risk free for 30 days! Promotion Code information for 10% off - pending promo code 10% off* Q-interactive Use Promo Code SPEECHSCIENCE Expires 12/31/18 *Applies to new users only