You are the SLP in an outpatient clinic working with a patient with a recently diagnosed bulbar onset of ALS. You are considering the best treatment methods to address current symptoms. Which is the BEST treatment approach to implement with this patient? A : Training in an AAC system in order to enhance the ability to communicate B : Training in LSVT or SPEAK OUT! to enhance vocal production and loudness for long term carryover C : Educating the patient in appropriate breath groups in order to improve the naturalness of their speech for long term enhancement

You are the SLP in an outpatient clinic working with a patient with a recently diagnosed bulbar onset of ALS. You are considering the best treatment methods to address current symptoms. Which is the BEST treatment approach to implement with this patient? A : Training in an AAC system in order to enhance the ability to communicate B : Training in LSVT or SPEAK OUT! to enhance vocal production and loudness for long term carryover C : Educating the patient in appropriate breath groups in order to improve the naturalness of their speech for long term enhancement

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter12: Patient Scheduling

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You are the SLP in an outpatient clinic working with a patient with a recently diagnosed bulbar onset of ALS. You are considering the best treatment methods to address current symptoms. Which is the BEST treatment approach to implement with this patient?

A : Training in an AAC system in order to enhance the ability to communicate

B : Training in LSVT or SPEAK OUT! to enhance vocal production and loudness for long term carryover

C : Educating the patient in appropriate breath groups in order to improve the naturalness of their speech for long term enhancement

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