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Decreased Language with TV
A new study finds children and caregivers use fewer words and engage in less conversation in the presence of audible television.
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The PROMPT Institute Presents
Introduction to PROMPT Technique: July 30-31 and August 1, 2009 Santa Fe, NM; September 10-12, 2009 Jericho, NY; September 11-13, 2009 San Diego, CA; September 13-15, 2009 New Rochelle, NY. This Introduction Workshop is designed for SLPs working with child or adult speech-production disorders. The course consists of three days hands-on, workshop. PROMPT is based on a client-centered philosophy, which embodies neuromotor and linguistic principles. 1.8 CEUs. Register at www.promptinstitute.com or call (505) 466-7714.
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Welcome

Welcome to the ADVANCE electronic newsletter, a feature offered to subscribers of ADVANCE for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists. This free newsletter is updated weekly to offer you the latest news and previews of our Web and print editions.

We welcome your comments and suggestions. Contact Associate Editor Alyssa Banotai at abanotai@advanceweb.com .

Take the NEW 2009 Salary Survey!

ADVANCE is pleased to introduce our revised 2009 Salary Survey . The new survey layout is designed to be easy to take and provide even better cumulative results, which readers will find in our December 14, 2009 issue.

The new survey is comprised of 15 questions and should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.

The survey boasts a completely redesigned layout and platform so the information from readers who previously filled out our Salary Calculator will NOT be included in the 2009 results.The ADVANCE Salary Survey is one of the most-viewed features on our site month after month. Please take a few minutes to add your data to the survey. You are not required to provide any personal information and, as always, participation is free.

The 2009 Salary Survey will be available until December 1, 2009. No more entries will be accepted after that date.

So, in the coming months, be sure to take the survey and urge friends and colleagues in your profession to do the same. The more data we collect, the more valuable the survey results will be for you and your colleagues.


Online Extras
Updated Dysphagia Resource Center!
We've recently revamped and expanded the article offerings in our Dysphagia Resource Center . You can find all of your favorite swallowing articles from ADVANCE over the last two years in one quick location.

Be sure to check out our popular downloadable Clinical Resources, the latest industry news and more!
Visit the Dysphagia Resource Center!

Want to Write for ADVANCE?
If you would like to submit a feature article or a "Clinicians in the Classroom," "Dispensing Q&A" or "Therapy Tips" column, be sure to check out our Writer's Guidelines which are available on our Web site, www.advanceweb.com/speech .
View our Writer's Guidelines

Spot Survey
In our latest Spot Survey we ask readers if they have a second or part-time job.
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Online Features
Initial Home Visits
Stephanie writes: Due to the interest and comments that have been exchanged over the last two weeks, I've decided to...address the next step? your initial visits !

Previous Posts

Part 2: Getting Started in EI Home Care
This week Stephanie lists some of the therapy tools she finds essential in early intervention home care.

Part 1: Getting Started in EI Home Care
Stephanie listed some of the things she can't live without in EI home care .

Summer Schedule
Stephanie's blog, "Early Intervention Speech Therapy" will be updated every Tuesday in the summer. The blog will return to a twice-weekly schedule in the fall.
Read Stephanie's Blog!

Taste, Odor Intervention
Used to improve cancer therapy.
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Certain Facial Expressions Innate
Not all are learned visually.
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Special Prom Night for Teens with Autism
Dance lessons included.
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Causes of HIV Dementia
Clarified in recent study.
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Thanks to over 2,800 of you who have become our fans on Facebook!

Show your support for ADVANCE by becoming a "fan" of our Facebook page here .

Facebook is a free social networking application so if you don't yet have a page, create one and network with your colleagues!

We'd love to hear your suggestions on how to enhance our page and make it more appealing and helpful to our readers.

E-mail Web Editor Alyssa Banotai at abanotai@advanceweb.com with "Facebook" in the subject line of the e-mail with your suggestions and feedback.


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Writers Wanted!
Submit a Clinicians in the Classroom Column!
Published every month, the Clinicians in the Classroom column allows speech-language pathologists and audiologists to share ideas, projects and programs that they have implemented in the classroom.

Submissions should be about 1200 words long.

Clinicians who are interested in contributing to the column should contact Acquisitions Editor Jason Mosheim at jmosheim@advanceweb.com . The column will appear both in print and online, and contributors will receive a $150 honorarium.

For any questions regarding word length or other submission guidelines, please consult our Writer's Guidelines .
Submit Your Entry!

Looking for a Laugh?
Humor In Therapy
In response to reader request, ADVANCE will introduce a Web-exclusive column devoted to humor in the field of speech and hearing. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists now will have a place on our Web site to share the lighter moments of their jobs with colleagues in the field. Readers are invited to submit humorous anecdotes and observations to Web Editor Alyssa Banotai at abanotai@advanceweb.com.

Submissions may be edited for content or appropriateness. The column will appear on our Web site in the coming weeks. If your submission is accepted for publication on our site, you will receive a $25 honorarium.
UPDATED!Read the Latest Entry!

Therapy Tips
Share Your Therapy Tips Today!
Have tips you want to share with other SLPs and audiologists?
The ADVANCE Therapy Tips column is the perfect place to help educate your peers. Writers will receive an honorarium of $100.
Therapy Tips submissions MUST be at least 400 words to be considered for publication.

If you are interested in submitting an article, please e-mail Associate Editor Jason Mosheim at jmosheim@advanceweb.com .
Submit a Tip!

Searching for a New Job?
ADVANCE Health Care Careers Web Site
The ADVANCE health care careers Web site, can be accessed via: www.advanceweb.com/healthcarecareers .

Check out these features:

  • Job Search: Search through thousands of health care jobs all over the U.S. using a variety of search options. Plus, you can sign up to receive future job listing notices via e-mail.
  • ADVANCE Messenger: Create customized job and CE/event searches and sign up for e-mail notifications when we add new listings that match your custom searches.
  • Events Search: Search for educational events from several search options. Then, you can save your search for later use, or to receive listing notices via e-mail.

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In Print
Don't miss the July 13 edition of ADVANCE
Early intervention report identifies oral language as a key factor in later literacy.

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COMMENTS and SUGGESTIONS
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