February 8, 2005

February 8, 2005

New IDEA Law Brings Relief, Worry for School Clinicians

Changes in provider qualifications and Individualized Education Programs and relief from paperwork burden are on the way.

Diagnosis and Follow-up of Hearing Loss in Infants

Experts in pediatric audiology addressed "Diagnosis and Follow-up of Hearing Loss in Infants" as part of the keynote panel at the Audiology Convention at ASHA. *Audiology*

CMS Offers "Global Approach" as Alternative to Therapy Caps

An alternative to the Medicare therapy caps may permit CMS greater flexibility in reducing unnecessary services and promote an evidence-based delivery system.

ED Announces Availability of FY'05 Early Reading First Grants

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the Fiscal Year 2005 Early Reading First grants competition which may provide a total of $104 million in grant funding.

Coding for Automated Audiometric Tests

A key element to using new technologies has been the ongoing application of professional expertise, clinical judgement, and ongoing interpretation of test results. *Audiology*

Tales From a Fourth-Grade Classroom

A speech-language pathologist, special educator, and classroom teacher find co-teaching brings unique challenges - and rewards.

Evaluating Patients with Dizziness and Unsteadiness: A Team Approach

Evaluation of patients with dizziness and balance complaints must involve a team approach to arrive at the correct diagnosis and treatment plan for these complex disorders. *Audiology*

The Speech-Language Pathologist and the Lactation Consultant: The Baby's Feeding Dream Team

By forming a partnership, the speech-language pathologist and lactation consultant can help the infant and mother overcome feeding difficulties.

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