This Summer ’s Biggest Hits: See What You Missed on Leader Live

Summer is officially over, but you can still enjoy the season’s most popular posts here on Leader Live. See what articles with insights and practical tips for audiologists and speech-language pathologists were read and shared the most. The communication sciences and disorders (CSD) professions featured prominently in the news and social media this summer. A major blockbuster movie featured a character with a cochlear implant, while a major news outlet declared noisy restaurants discriminate against patrons with hearing loss. A father-son viral video demonstrated several clever communication strategies, and Congress introduced new legislation targeting diversity in the professions. Whether you missed one of these articles or want to re-read them, soak up summer’s biggest CSD hits: 10 Conversation Strategies Highlighted in the Father-Son Viral Video By Diane Paul A viral video of a conversation between a father and his young child that delighted viewers  while highlighting 10 key conversation strategies speech-language pathologists routinely share with families. The interaction in the video demonstrates key skills needed for speech, language, and communication development. ‘Toy Story 4’ Features a Child With a Cochlear Implant By Regina Escano Zappi “Toy Story 4” includes a smiling boy with a cochlear implant in a mainstream classroom, but the entertainment industry in general falls short in including people with disabilities. 5 Tips to Share With Parents o...
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