Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP): Domains, versions, and scoring
HELP is a criterion-referenced assessment for birth to age 6. It rates six domains as pass, emerging, not yet, or atypical.
Flashcards for speech therapy
Free printable flashcards for speech therapy: articulation, aphasia, autism and language sets, plus which format fits which client.
HCPCS code G0161: SLP maintenance program billing guide
Field Details Code G0161 Code system HCPCS Level II (G-code series) Official descriptor Services by a qualified speech-language pathologist in the home health setting. Covers establishment or delivery of a safe and effective speech-language pathology maintenance program, per 15 minutes Unit of service Per 15 minutes (timed service) Setting Home health setting only Eligible provider […]
HCPCS Code A4601: Rechargeable Battery Billing Guide
HCPCS Code A4601: Definition and official descriptor HCPCS Code A4601 is a Level II HCPCS supply code with the official descriptor: Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, for non-prosthetic use, replacement. It is maintained by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the A-series medical and surgical supply codes. The code sits inside […]
Hypoglossal nerve test: How to perform and interpret CN XII
Inconsistent examination technique causes most missed cranial nerve findings, more often than a lack of knowledge does. The hypoglossal nerve test takes under two minutes, yet inconsistent documentation and incorrect deviation interpretation persist across clinical settings. Guidance on cranial nerve testing consistently lists the hypoglossal nerve examination among the assessments used for stroke workups and […]
Conversation skills worksheet: Free template for therapists
Download your free conversation skills worksheet A comprehensive therapeutic worksheet covering active listening, conversation initiation, turn-taking, nonverbal communication, assertive communication, and conflict resolution skills with structured practice exercises for clients. Download template A conversation skills worksheet is a structured therapeutic tool that helps clients build the interpersonal skills needed for effective communication. A client might […]
Articulation test: How to administer, score, and interpret results
An articulation test scores how accurately a client produces speech sounds. See how SLPs administer, score, and interpret results by age.
HCPCS code E2510: Speech generating device billing guide
HCPCS code E2510: Definition and clinical description The official description for HCPCS code E2510 is: Speech generating device, synthesized speech, permitting multiple methods of message formulation and multiple methods of device access. Its short descriptor on the Palmetto GBA DMECS system is “SGD w multi methods msg/accs.” The code has been valid since January 1, […]
Aphasia worksheet
Download Your Free Aphasia Worksheet A comprehensive assessment tool designed to help speech-language pathologists evaluate language comprehension, expression, and cognitive communication skills. Includes sections for receptive language assessment, expressive language tasks, word retrieval exercises, and sentence formulation activities with structured scoring guidance. Download template An aphasia worksheet is a structured tool speech-language pathologists use to […]
Spasmodic dysphonia: Types, diagnosis and treatment guide
Spasmodic dysphonia is a rare focal dystonia of the laryngeal muscles. First signs typically appear between the ages of 30 and 50, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Despite that clear neurological basis, it remains one of the most frequently misdiagnosed voice disorders in practice. Patients often spend years cycling […]