What is Hidradenitis Supparativa? Have you ever tried to explain something to someone, and they have no idea what you are talking about? You might as well be speaking a foreign language. That is how it feels to live with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or HS, when its shortened. You might ask, what is HS? Hidradenitis Suppurativa …
This May, I aimed to write BHSM posts on cultural sensitivity in SLP for almost every day of the month! Here is a compilation of all the articles I wrote this month! BHSM Posts BHSM Posts: Editorial Use Your Time Intentionally as a Post Grad:We’re at the time of year of graduation! At the start, …
Languages around the world have different constructions for gender and gender pronouns. In English, the male form of a word, like “mankind”, describes the whole group of people. Some vocabulary has evolved to be gender neutral, like mailperson, pilot and waiter. I wanted to dive deeper and see how the construct of gender across different …
New ASHA CEO On April 29th, ASHA CEO Arlene A. Pietranton announced her retirement. However, Pietranton will continue as CEO for the foreseeable future while the search for her successor gets underway. As a result, ASHA has engaged the executive search firm Spencer Stuart, Washington, D.C, contact: Leslie Hortum. Overall, it is exciting that we …
In schools, and in our national calendar, there are many hospitals missing. Even if they aren’t in the curriculum, it doesn’t mean you can’t design speech therapy activities around them! This will help your students from multicultural backgrounds feel their traditions are respected and celebrated. Here are a few holidays you can incorporate into your …
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We’re at the time of year of graduation! At the start, it is exciting and fulfilling. It’s definitely an accomplishment to be proud of and celebrate for as long as you want! However, at some point, that high comes down and you face the reality of being an SLP post-grad, if you graduated with your …
Today I am going to share SLP blogs created by SLPs of diverse identities! What are some diverse SLPs you follow? Building Successful Lives Speech and Language Services: Welcome to Building Successful Lives Speech & Language Services. I am Tamara Anderson, an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist, education specialist, and SLP success coach who designs informal …
Caring for Patients from Different Cultures: Geri-Ann Galanti provides over 300 case studies and examples of what can go wrong in healthcare when cultural conflicts arise… and suggestions on how to make it right. Now in its 5th edition, Caring for Patients from Different Cultures is the definitive book for understanding these cultural differences. Cultural and Religious Sensitivity: A Pocket Guide …
Inclusive Classrooms Teaching Resources | Teachers Pay Teachers: As a special education teacher, I aim to create activities that allow for multiple entry points into learning. I work to create activities that appeal to reluctant learners, and that can easily be modified and scaffolded. I hope you enjoy! The Culturally Responsive Classroom Teaching Resources | …
As healthcare professionals, we often recommend services or products to help patients recover. It is important that we endorse and recommend services that come from people and companies that dedicate themselves to diversity, equity and inclusion. Here are some of those culturally sensitive services you can recommend. Dysphagia and Feeding Dysphagia Diet: This website offers …
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