Surprise! Science says more therapy isn’t always better…
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Speech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP NerdcastCourse Title: Surprise! Science says more therapy isn’t always better…Get .1 ASHA CEU here.Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast.On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources.To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCASTTo learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “Nerdcaster10” to save. Twice a week for 20 minutes or once a week for 50 minutes? How does an SLP decide? In this week’s episode, Dr. Mary Beth Schmitt brings a research-to-practice perspective to help you make the most of those treatment minutes! What is dose, exactly and how do you find that ideal combo of dosage, frequency, and active student engagement to realize the progress you’re looking for within the time you have? This chat will challenge the popular notion that “more is better” and give you the confidence to start powerful service delivery conversations with your fellow stakeholders.———References and Resources1. Schmitt, M. B., Justice, L. M. & Logan, J. A. R. (2017). Intensity of language treatment: contribution to children’s language outcomes. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 52(2), 155–167. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.122542. Schmitt, M. B. (2020). Children’s Active Engagement in Public School Language Therapy Relates to Greater Gains. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 29(3), 1505–1513. https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_ajslp-19-001573. Justice, L. M., Logan, J., Schmitt, M. B., & Jiang, H. (2016). Designing effective speech-language interventions for children in the public schools: Leverage the spacing effect. Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 3(1), 85-91.University of Texas at Austin Children's Language, Literacy, and Learning LabIntensity of Language Treatment: Contribution to Children's Language Outcomes Intensity of Language Treatment: Implementation StrategiesUT Austin_Vocabulary Intervention & Treatment Intensity 2022.pdfFind the UTCL3 Lab on Instagram and Facebook @utcl3lab