Focus on Geriatric and Adult Services : autism

Geriatric SLP Resources on the Web and in Social Media

Jennifer Kay-Williams — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:22:00 GMT

Information for the SLP treating adults and geriatric patients can be found ever increasingly online. I have been delighted to discover several websites, groups on social media sites, and discussion lists that provide information and support for SLPs...(read more)

Let’s Try Painting!

Jennifer Kay-Williams — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:08:00 GMT

Previously, I shared a ideas for speech, language and cognitive activities, and while many were simple and self-explanatory (flower arranging and stuffing "goody bags"), others were more complicated (painting). This week, I want to break down one of the...(read more)

Advice for New Graduates (or Those New to Geriatrics)

Jennifer Kay-Williams — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:10:00 GMT

With the end of summer, many new SLPs are leaving their graduate school days and supervised clinical experiences behind them and entering the field as a CFY clinician. In my experience, both in pediatrics and with adults, one of the greatest challenges...(read more)

Are You Bored Yet? Part 1

Jennifer Kay-Williams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:52:00 GMT

Imagine going to work every day and doing the same simple task. For the sake of illustration, lets say that task is sorting paper clips by size and color. After spending forty-five tedious minutes on the job, you are finally done. Your boss approaches,...(read more)