#speech therapists

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Building Inclusive Spaces: Educators' Role in Supporting Students with Autism

In today's educational landscape, creating inclusive classrooms meets the diverse needs of all all students, including those with autism, is paramount. Educators play a central role in fostering an environment in which every student feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. With the guidance and expertise of speech therapist, educators can implement strategies to ensure that students with autism receive support.

Speech-language pathologists provide valuable knowledge and techniques, especially in the areas of communication and social interaction, which are often challenging areas for students with autism. By collaborating with speech-language pathologists, educators can identify individualized strategies to support students' communication skills, whether through visual means augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices or social skills training.

Additionally, educators can create inclusive classrooms by implementing universal design principles that accommodate diverse learning styles and sensory needs. This can include seating options to promote student comfort and engagement.

Additionally, fostering a culture of acceptance and understanding in the classroom is essential to creating an inclusive environment. Educators can promote empathy and acceptance among students by teaching about autism and celebrating neurodiversity. Encouraging peer mentoring and collaboration allows students to learn from each other and form meaningful relationships based on mutual respect and support.

Additionally, continuing professional development and training allows educators to stay informed about evidence-based practices to support students with autism. By continually honing their skills and knowledge, educators can adapt their teaching methods to effectively meet the ever-changing needs of their students.

In summary, educators play an important role in creating inclusive classrooms that meet the diverse needs of students with autism. By collaborating with speech-language pathologists, applying universal design principles, promoting a culture of acceptance, and investing in professional development, teachers can ensure that Every student receives the support and resources they need to succeed.

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Communication is essential for human interaction and plays a significant role in our daily lives. This article explores the benefits of speech therapy for seniors, highlighting its positive impact on their overall well-being and quality of life.

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How the College of Speech Therapists got its name and how it became the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Dr Linda Armstrong, our Speech and Language Therapy friend, was on the trail to discover where the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists got its name. We thought it fitting to share this post today, 6th January, as this was the official inauguration date (in 1945) of the, then named, College of Speech Therapists!

Two organisations amalgamated in the first half of the 1940s to become the College of Speech Therapists (CST). The process was protracted, not least because it happened mostly during the second world war. I’ve outlined the story of how the British Society of Speech Therapists and the Association of Speech Therapists (previously the Remedial Section of the Association of Teachers of Speech and Drama) came together in ‘Stop-go - how the College of Speech Therapists was formed’ (PDF). 

It hadn’t been all that long before then that ‘speech therapist’ had become the accepted title for the profession. In the first 30 years of the twentieth century, there was a wide range of job titles used. For example, Cortlandt MacMahon went by instructor in voice production, instructor for speech defects (and breathing exercises) and speech specialist among other titles. In 1911, his was the first UK hospital speech therapy clinic (in St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London). That variety of job titles reflects the quickly developing state of the profession at the time as well as his interests and focus. ‘Speech’ is prominent among the job title names he used as are ‘voice’ and ‘instructor’ (but not therapist).

I’ve looked into the history of the name of the profession and the professional body: ‘Changing name of the profession and the professional body’. Notable dates include:

But that hasn’t explained the choice of ‘College of Speech Therapists’ as the name of the professional body that was formed from a society and an association. I’ve known for some time that this was attributed to Dr Leopold Stein – it was mentioned in the 1995 history of the professional body. He was an Austrian doctor and speech therapist who emigrated to the UK in 1938. He very quickly established himself as a leader in UK speech therapy and became a CST Founder Fellow (with Professor Jois Stansfield).

Much more recently, I came across contemporary evidence in the 1942 meeting minutes of the Remedial Section of the Association of Teachers of Speech and Drama (now looked after by University of Strathclyde’s Archives and Special Collections). However I was disappointed to find that there’s not a copy of Dr Stein’s memorandum nor of the minutes from the special meeting to discuss the memorandum within the minutes book.

In the minutes of the meeting of 7 December 1942, reproduced with the permission of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Dr Stein was centrally involved in the 1961 CST conference in Birmingham. It was an unusual conference with unusual proceedings, published as a book (but that’s another story). His paper in ‘Signs, Signals and Symbols’ mentioned his suggestion for naming the new professional body. I thought one of the references looked worth following up as possible information from the time about the name.

I tracked it down to the library of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh – it was in part 2 of a paper on the growth and present state of speech therapy. I was very glad I was the only person there when I read page 141 and Dr Stein’s suggestion and argument for ‘College of Speech Therapists’ in it. Nobody was bothered by my excited screech!

‘We are here pointing to the need for a college of speech therapists on the lines of the existing ones, such as the Royal College of Physicians. This demand appears strengthened by the requirements of daily practice, the upholding of the professional standard, and the legal considerations.’ ‘On the scientific side, the facilities provided by a College, such as lectures, papers read at regular intervals, the publication pf the proceedings of scientific meeting, discussion groups for under-graduates and post-graduates, examinations … will certainly widen the scope of speech therapy, and so raise its standard.’

The new professional body certainly met those requirements, eg. Jansson lecture series; College refresher courses; Speech therapy CPD 1935-1965 (with Professor Jois Stansfield); College conferences; FCST by thesis 1949-1988.

I was delighted to uncover contemporary evidence for the naming of the College of Speech Therapists. Another piece placed in the UK speech therapy history jigsaw. Now, the original 1944 College of Speech Therapists’ Articles…where are they I wonder?

With thanks to Estela Dukan, Assistant Librarian at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for facilitating my access to Dr Stein’s paper. Thanks too to Professor Jois Stansfield for the copy of Signs, Signals and Symbols as well as more generally for long-standing and ongoing collaboration in researching UK speech therapy history.

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Doodles from a dw rp I was just in!!! Honestly the best one I've had so far lol

Out of character that vs in character chat😭

Omg crazyy...

😭😭😭random

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if y'all wouldn't mind, would you please pray for me that the surgeon i reached out to is able to work with my less than ideal circumstances and that i am able to schedule the procedure for the time that it would be easiest for me to actually get there?

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physical therapy has been so much different than I thought it would be… like the massages and exercises and cold compresses are great and all

but for me the real healing has just been in spending time with other people who have chronic pain. the patients and the therapists both have personal experience with it, and there’s just…… so much comfort and understanding in that room. I feel like it’s teaching me a new way to live.

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I just read "Ear nose and throat surgeon" in reference to an expert of that field and I have to tell you, English speakers, that while I agree with making things understandable in your native language, you are missing out on

OTORRINOLARINGÓLOGO (otorrino for short)

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silly character designs...

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honestly, what cemented ennoshita as my top fave hq character was that he became a physical therapist.

initially, i loved him a lot because his story of running away but coming back to face it all resonated with me. also he's really cute hehe. however, i have a lot of love for allied health/rehab professionals and what they do. it's not easy, despite what some people may think.

for context, i'm a speech-language pathology student. i frequently meet other physical therapy and occupational therapy students, and i really respect what they do (physical therapists, in particular, because i still struggle to wrap my head around all the kinds of things under their scope).

so, when i saw "ennoshita chikara (22) physical therapist" i downright screamed in joy at the allied health representation, and how fitting it is for ennoshita to be in that field.

"ah, he's pretty dedicated to his job, huh?" I KNOW IT'S JUST ONE LINE BUT 😭 i admire service-oriented people driven by genuine love, and ennoshita is just THAT. to him, it's not being flashy or getting something in return. he will stay committed and do his best to be reliable.

furthermore, ennoshita is amazing at reading and understanding people. that is such an important trait to have when interacting with clients. all disabilities greatly impact one's life; the last thing anyone needs is a dismissive and inconsiderate care provider.

it makes me so happy that he ends up here. all his strengths and growth as a high school volleyball player translated well into his future occupation.

also, it's so sweet to see that there are opportunities for him to reconnect with his love for volleyball, despite no longer being a player. the captain in him definitely comes out when talking to clients involved in sports!

anyway, thank you furudate-sensei for ennoshita chikara (22) physical therapist.

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My headcanons regarding the Feanorians' voices and speech patterns!

Feanor - medium deep and strong voice with a very distinct timbre that is easy to pick out in a full room; excellent voice control regarding pitch and volume; fast flow of speech with dynamic and pleasing intonation and metric; tends to lower his pitch at the end of a sentence; dramatic pauses

Maedhros - deep, rumbly voice with hoarse and rough elements after thangorodrim; surpringly warm timbre; can easily drown out other voices; lots of tension in his throat; usually speaks with a monotone voice and slower tempo but has amazing control over his intonation if necessary

Maglor - higher voice type with a soothing yet fresh timbre; very soft-spoken to compensate for his naturally loud voice; puts most of the stress on his vowels which creates a naturally melodic intonation but can get a bit whiny (rarely tho) ; incredible level of voice control and a huge supported range

Celegorm - deep-ish, smokey voice that vibrates nicely in his chest; tends to crack a bit around the edges; very fast flow of speech which sometimes makes him stumble with his words; no inter-word pauses; surpringly good pitch modulation (important to imitate animal speech)

Caranthir - medium deep voice with a cooler and more graceful tone; a little nasal; voice is naturally quieter than his brothers; lacking pitch and volume control which can make his speech pattern sound monotone but uses effective pausing and rhythm

Curufin - higher, smooth voice with a snob-ish timbre; more on the quiet side but effective (he WILL be heard); tends to artificially deepen his voice a bit; puts more stress on his consonants; slower flow of speech with very rhythmic, strong and intentional intonation and (over)precise articulation

Amras - medium to higher voice type; fresh timbre with a friendly but confident vibe; a little breathy with surprising amounts of head voice; neither loud nor quiet; milder intonation with a quick but effective talking speed

Amrod - very similar to his twin but quieter and more raspy than breathy; more soft-spoken and easily drowned out by other voices

Bonus Celebrimbor - smooth and rich medium voice tone; very warm and soothing timbre with a nice rumble; melodic and bouncy intonations; tends to speak quite fast but has great articulation like his father

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reigen would be so proud of older mob :,)

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Empowering the Little Voice: A Concise Guide to Child Language Development with Speech Therapists

In the enchanting world of childhood, language development is fundamental, decisive how our children interact with their environment. Developing and actively participating in language enrichment becomes an exciting responsibility, especially with the invaluable support of speech therapists.

Key components of language development:

Phonetics and phonology: The journey begins with mastering the subtleties of sound. Play a central role in guiding children to pronounce and distinguish different phonetic elements, thereby establishing a solid foundation for clear speech.

Vocabulary acquisition: Vocabulary of words grows with each passing day. Speech therapists help foster a rich and diverse vocabulary, tailoring interventions to address the challenges children may face in learning new terms.

 Grammar and Syntax: Sentence construction becomes an art, and speech therapists help children understand the rules of grammar and syntax, ensuring their language skills develop properly.

Pragmatics: The social aspects of language are subtle and nuanced. Speech-language pathologists work with children to understand the complexities of pragmatics, which includes taking turns, understanding context, and adapting language to social situations.

Semantics: Clarifying the meaning of words is an important aspect of language development. Speech therapists guide children to understand semantics, making connections between words and their corresponding concepts.

Parent involvement in language improvement with speech therapists:

Read aloud: Enjoy the magic of storytelling, with speech therapists offering strategies appropriate strategies to make the experience rich and language-focused.

Conversational Interactions: Create environments where conversations occur naturally and where speech-language pathologists provide information on how to encourage expressive language and active listening pole.

Word games and puzzles: Turn learning into games, with speech therapists integrating therapeutic games that make language acquisition fun and effective.

Expand everyday experiences: Transform everyday activities into language-rich opportunities, guided by speech-language pathologists who provide specific interventions to improve vocabulary in daily tasks.

Quality time: Shared experiences provide the foundation for language development. Speech therapists work together with parents to integrate therapy techniques into quality time, promoting both language development and a deeper parent-child relationship.

By actively participating in these language improvement activities, parents and speech-language pathologists will form a strong collaborative relationship.

 Every word spoken becomes a collaborative stroke on a canvas that represents a child's development, a testament to the magic that happens when parent engagement and expert knowledge intertwine.

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So I finally found a way to watch tristamp in English dub (I only ever watched the series in Japanese). I haven’t done any deeper thoughts and analysis, and I’m only halfway through the series but here’s my impression so far:

- I love English dub Vash, especially his gibberish noises, such a chaotic dumbass (affectionate), and although some of his jokes and mannerism didn’t translate as well as I hoped, they did a very good job. They deserved two dozen donuts. (although if you hold me at gunpoint and ask me to choose English or Japanese Vash I will choose the Japanese version with a thin margin because I have personal bias towards Matsuoka Yoshitsugu [he’s from where I live lol, and I’m a big fan])

- I’m also in love with how they play Legato and Roberto, especially Legato, I was surprised by the lack of the feeling out of place (Is that the right word? sorry my brain suddenly stopped working in English) that you usually have when you hear a show dubbed in another language you’re not used to hearing. So smooth. And they nailed the drunkle speech with Roberto.

- I honestly was disappointed with the lack of accent in Wolfwood’s speech (maybe I just didn’t hear it correctly? Idk) because he speaks in heavy Kansai dialect in Japanese, even when he was a child (also casting Hosoya Yoshimasa really emphasized the accent). A huge missed opportunity on the English dub, in my opinion. I was expecting Wolfwood with a heavy Southern accent or something. And on that note they also missed the chance to add some dialect for the worm hunters on episode 4.

- English dub Meryl feels mature and a lot more pulled together to me compared to the Japanese version, which sounds very pristine and innocent until she starts learning about the world. It makes her a little… out of place for me who’s used to Meryl speaking in a very polite formal Japanese to everyone (even when she’s yelling in rage or when she’s cursing people). I think it suits Meryl from ‘98 anime more than tristamp Meryl. Probably because you can’t really translate her distinct way of speaking accurately, it’s not anyone’s fault, just a matter of different language. But I guess I like the Japanese version better for Meryl. I just love the way she speaks, shame there’s no English equivalent to her speech style.

- I don’t like English dub Nai. I’m 100% going with the Japanese version in this. Not the performance, though, I know translations are really hard and I do think the English VA did a great job, but as someone who’s used to how Nai speak in Japanese, the dub just… didn’t feel right. In Japanese Nai speaks in a relatively rougher manner compared to Vash (in how he chooses his words, also the subtle but different way he talks to humans and to Vash) and it didn’t show as much in the English dub. And his pretentious speech that sounds like some people from the church near my house doesn’t get carried to the English dub, I guess. In English he just sounds like a scary villain to me, while in Japanese I can feel his emotions and (warped) love towards Vash just from his words. I saw someone pointing out that Nai refers to the dependent plants with feminine pronouns, and it’s even more prominent and emphasized in the Japanese version. They’re not wrong. Maybe in English it can come across as a bit misogynistic(?), I don’t know, but I like how he does this in Japanese, because to me it feels like he’s always trying to refer to them as “persons” and not “things”, although his treatment towards them is contradictory.

This ended up longer than I expected but overall I enjoyed the English dub and I love analyzing different languages. I wanna know how it feels for people who know absolutely zero Japanese watching the series in English dub and in Japanese with English subtitles. I know that there were differences in the subtitles and the dub but for me I can’t compare English sub and dub because I’d just go with my Japanese interpretation if I watch the subbed version (or I’d rather just ditch the subtitle altogether because sometimes it’s making my brain confused when I speak both languages).

Also to people who write Trigun fanfics in English, where do you base the character speech from? I don’t know how to translate Japanese dialects, so Wolfwood, for example, is very difficult for me to write in English.

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Tuor (and Maeglin!) - Turin paralells

Long and chaotic. @lanthanum12 you may want to read, there'll be some talk of Maeglin and the girls*.

\* since -el is a feminine ending in Sindarin, I decided to agree with you: Anguirel and Anglachel are ladies.

So I was watching the brilliant Czech CoH musical. (marred with a ton of YT ads but anyway). And it starts with a scene, which either they brilliantly invented, or it's from a source I don't know:

Huor and Hurin, in Gondolin, see a falling star (the one which later would be forged into A&A) and Hurin makes a wish: he would like to have a brave son and for an elven maiden to fall in love with said son. Huor says he'd rather not know the fate and shape his life himself than wish upon a star.

This wish is brilliant, because they both do get it. Both. (IIRC there was even more in the musical, and all of it was things they later both achieve)

Edit: it's not canon-compatibile, timeline fails. Eol made the swords before FA 400 and Hurin was born FA 441. :(

And this got me thinking about the parallels between Turin and Tuor, and I feel that the best parallel is when we add Maeglin to the mix. Like, Maeglin got some of the strands of fate that were meant for Tuor? Sorry for the chaos.

So

The naming convention, obviously. Turin son of Hurin. Tuor son of Huor. (Seriously, what were they thinking?..)

Huor and Hurin are brothers and do some of Tolkien's brotherly motifs. Huor dies heroically in the battle, Hurin lives long in despair (like M&M). Hurin is older and is tied to defiance and despair. Huor is younger and is tied to hope (like the other M&M -- Manwe and Melkor).

Tuor gets all the good things in the story, and becomes an Elf. Turin gets all the bad things (due partially to his life choices, but it still counts). But in some early more Norse-like versions, becomes a Vala. Somehow. (I'm not a fan of this obviously, but it adds to the parallels)

Tuor is chosen by fate Ulmo. Turin tries to fight against fate and it goes badly. Also, he's cursed by fate Morgoth.

Tuor leads (via his son) to the War of Wrath, and Turin, erm... I really don't like this concept, but it is there. So allegedly Turin&Anglachel get to perma-kill Morgoth.

(Hmmm... what if Tuor took Anguirel from Maeglin during the fighting, and later gave it to Earendil and it played a part in the War of Wrath?)

Tuor marries an Elf. Turin almost marries an elf, which would allegedly end his fate-related problems, but he doesn't. Tuor's future elf wife is flirted with by Maeglin, who later gets captured into Angband. Turin's elf almost-wife is earlier bethroted to Gwindor, who is captured into Angband.

Now Maeglin:

Turin's mother is Morwen, the stern Dark Maiden (this is what "Morwen" means). Maeglin's father is Eol, the stern Dark Elf.

Maeglin loses both parents and is raised in Gondolin. Turin loses his father and is sent away from his mother and is raised in Doriath. Both are very loved by the king of their city.

Maeglin wields Anguirel (Iron of the Eternal Star? Iron of the Hot Star?), Turin wields Anglachel (Iron of the star of Leaping Flame). (Also, Elves are eternam and humans are more like leaping flame)

Maeglin betrays Gondolin and leads to its fall. Turin tries to help Nargathrond and leads to its fall.

Maeglin's father dies by a fall and later Maeglin does too. Turin leads to Saeros's death by a fall and later his sister-wife dies by a fall too.

Maeglin wants to marry his cousin. Turin marries his sister.

(Also, for a Maeglin-Tuor: both are orphaned early.)

There would probably be much more parallels if I knew CoH better. :(

PS: The orthography and sule / silme post is being written, but I got distracted, sorry.

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Speech therapy paint spinning thing