Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Evidence-Based Practice Binder

One of the most important aspects of our practice in speech-language pathology is making sure our assessments and interventions are evidence-based and are in line with the current research. 
All I hear about in grad school is EBP EBP EBP!! It's THAT important. 



I have shelves full of textbooks and notes that have all of this information in it.  However, is that really practical to flip through all that information all the time just for 1-2 paragraphs?! NO WAY! I was getting frustrated and wanted a quick and easy reference material to solve that problem. So I created this Evidence-Based Practice Binder to do just that! 


This binder is intended to be used as a tool to guide you in your decision making. It is intended to serve as a guide and summary and is, by no means, a replacement for the actual articles and research and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Please read the articles listed for full descriptions.

 At the beginning of the binder, I have a section specifically on evidence-based practice, what it is and how to implement it. 


At the beginning of each section, you will find introductory information about various disorders and some assessment principles for certain areas. 


These are followed by charts for the most common areas of our field in the school, clinic, and hospital settings. In each chart are the therapy techniques for that area, the intended population, a description of the technique, the evidence showing it to be effective or ineffective, and other helpful notes. 


 Also included are a list of commonly used apps for each area.  Some of them are evidence-based, some are not.  
This binder could be used as a reference for day-to-day practice, when planning and implementing IEP goals, when addressing parent/employer concerns or questions, when studying for the Praxis exam, when you need a new or different technique to try, or when you have a particularly challenging case and need a starting point. 

The following areas are included:
What is Evidence-Based Practice (pg. 4)
Key Steps to Evidence-Based Practice (pg. 5)
Overview of Assessment/Management of School-Age Population (pg. 6)
Service Delivery (pg. 7-10)
Articulation/Phonology (pg. 11-21)
Social Language (pg. 22-37)
Vocabulary (pg. 38-46)
Grammar (pg. 47-56)
Fluency (pg. 57-63)
Phonological Awareness (pg. 64-69)
Swallowing (pg. 70-82)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (pg. 83-92)

Thank You (pg. 93)
Terms of Use (pg. 94)

 Each area is separated by its own cover page. 


I plan to keep adding to this resource over time. If there is something you would like to see added, please email me at homesweetspeechroom@gmail.com! I'd be happy to add it for you. 

 Does this seem like something you would like?? You can find it in my Teachers Pay Teachers store here!

I will give a copy of this binder to one lucky reader!! Enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win!

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  1. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I think this would be a great addition to writing IEPs, and would make it easier having things in one place!

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  2. Debbie H.August 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    This looks awesome & having it all together in a nice, neat binder would be terrific!

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  3. XxxAugust 13, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I would use it errrday!

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  4. NatalieAugust 13, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Thank you for the chance to win. I love having everything I'm one place and would be very beneficial to have for IEP writing and alsoto help with pparent concerns.

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  5. AmyAugust 13, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    I would love to have this binder for a reference when writing IEPS and to use when addressing parent/teacher concerns. I would also use it in planning for therapy.

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  6. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    So nice and organized! This would be a wonderful resource for helping general education teachers as well as parents understand the process of identification, assessment, and treatment. Nicely done!

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  7. ShannanWAugust 13, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    This is an INCREDIBLE product! I would use it weekly at the very least. I could see using it to write IEP's, chose best practices for therapy and explaining those practices to administrators, teachers and/or parents. I LOVE that you are willing to keep it updated too (with input from our awesome SLP community). Thanks for creating and giving us an opportunity to win!

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  8. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Always looking for something to explain What I do and Why?

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  9. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Would be very nice to have!

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  10. Taylor SullivanAugust 13, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I would love to have this product on hand for my CF year! Thanks for putting it together!

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  11. PaulaAugust 13, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    This looks like a great resources and would help in writing IEP's.

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  12. LaurlaLouAugust 13, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    This is awesome - EPB is so important, and it's always helpful to have easy access both when planning therapy and when discussing plans/progress with parents and other professionals. Beautiful!

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  13. AnneAugust 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    This would be a great resource as I enter my CF year! I'd use it as a resource for IEPs, as well as to help explain why I'm doing what I'm doing!

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  14. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    This would be great to use when writing IEPs and planning lessons....and for when people ask, "What evidence based practices do you use?"

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  15. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    this would be great to help me study for my praxis

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  16. HeatherAugust 13, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Would be great to have everything organized and easily available!

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  17. drittaAugust 13, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    This binder looks like a great resource for working with my elementary aged students

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  18. StephanieAugust 13, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    So nicely organized and ready for questions I get from principals or CFYs/SLPAs

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  19. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    This looks awesome! I'm actually very excited to show it to my student teacher!

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  20. Jen KAugust 13, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I'd love to have this binder as a quick reference as well as to show administration and teachers why I do what I do. It would be great to answer questions from people regarding the life of an SLP.

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  21. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    A great opportunity to obtain a resource that works at ground level. I would use this binder as a constant reference in class with my Kindergarten group as well as reading through it to increase my professional development.
    With thanks for the giveaway.
    Julie :-)
    Mrs Stowe's Kinder Cottage

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  22. LaurenAugust 13, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    This would be a great reference for me to have on hand in my small room! I would use it to help explain to teachers and parents WHY we do what we do.

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  23. UnknownAugust 13, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    It is wonderful that you took the time to put all of the important information into one spot. This will be very helpful to have as a quick reference to check which options will follow EBP.

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  24. MaryAugust 13, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    What a great resource! It would be great to have when the principal comes by and asks for it during the teacher evaluation!

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  25. Jenna RayburnAugust 13, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Looks like a great reference to grab when what you're already trying isn't working!

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  26. DeidreAugust 13, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Oh man!! I love this binder packet!!! It would come in handy for RTI, for sure, as well as writing IEPs.

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  27. LorraineAugust 13, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    i think that this would be very useful when meeting with data teams!

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  28. bigreader333August 13, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    I think this would be a great resource to review when the "tried and true" isn't working and also to show others why we're doing what we're doing. Do you have a reference page that cites all of the research that you've listed?

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    1. Home Sweet Speech RoomAugust 13, 2013 at 7:40 PM

      I didn't include one, but I was wondering if that was something people wanted. I just added the author names and dates on each page. I can certainly add one, though, if that's something you'd like/find helpful. It will take me awhile, though, as I'm currently in a different city than where my books and notes are.

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    2. bigreader333August 14, 2013 at 9:05 PM

      I do think it would be very helpful in case the user wants more information about a specific topic/therapy technique. I would purchase this now if I knew it was coming later.

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    3. Home Sweet Speech RoomAugust 15, 2013 at 11:35 PM

      I just updated the binder with all of the references! You should have a full list now! Thanks so much for the wonderful suggestion!

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  29. rachfreemanAugust 13, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    What an amazing product! This is very useful for new to public school SLPs.

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  30. CarolAugust 13, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    This would be a great memory jogger of something else to try when it seems all else has failed!

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  31. Caroline DAugust 13, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Oh wow. As an SLP, I can only wonder how you found time in grad school to put this together?! It's really cute!

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    1. Home Sweet Speech RoomAugust 13, 2013 at 9:53 PM

      I've been asking myself that question, too! :) It's been in the works for a LONG time, I'll tell you that much. Whenever I found 20 minutes or an hour, I would work on it! I'm glad you like it :)

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  32. Lauren BAugust 13, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    This would be a HUGE help during my CFY this year. Trying to juggle FOUR different schools and age groups is going to be a challenge, but having this reference would help tremendously when talking with parents, teachers, etc. Thanks for making it!

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  33. SharonAugust 13, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    This binder looks very useful! I have information on EBP in so many different places, it would be so nice to have it all together in one place! This would be terrific information to have during IEP meetings to "back up" why we do what we do! Thanks!

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  34. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I would use it as a reference for therapy planning and IEP planning. I think that it would be a great resource for practicum students to review.

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  35. Jennifer MaxfieldAugust 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Starting in a new district and so excited to find this gem! Want to get off on the right foot! Thank you!

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  36. staceyAugust 14, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    I think it would be a great resource to have at my fingertips if parents or staff ask specific questions about why we do what we do. Great idea to put it all in one place.

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  37. BrookssyAugust 14, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    I could definitely find this very useful in my school practice. I appreciate the opportunity to have a chance to win this. Thank you for all your hard work. Diane

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  38. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    This would be so helpful for explaining EBP to others, writing goals and IEPS, and of course when what we are doing is not working.

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  39. ArielleAugust 14, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    It would be a great quick reference to explain to others and when I need to double check something!

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  40. SLP Gone WildAugust 14, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    I think this is amazing and super helpful! It is a great way to demonstrate EBP in the school setting, plus to get new ideas for treatment :)

    Jenn

    Crazy Speech World

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  41. anniedAugust 14, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    This is a fantastic resource. My problem is I want to purchase EVERYTHING!! Thank you for all your hard work.

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  42. anniedAugust 14, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Really a quick reference right at your fingertips to explain things to gen-ed teachers is a gift!

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  43. Shannon ColeAugust 14, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I'm always on the lookout for the most current research for EBP and this would put everything at my fingertips!

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  44. Krista KeleherAugust 14, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I am a first year grad student and this would be so helpful when I start clinicals. This is such a great idea!

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  45. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    This is such a great collection of information! Definitely a must have!

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  46. RachelAugust 15, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    This is an amazing collection! I'm a first year grad student, and having a concise, handy resource like this would be a great help! Love your stuff!

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  47. This Schackmann FamilyAugust 15, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    This binder looks amazing! I would use it when writing IEPs and to find different ways to teach skills.

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  48. ALRAugust 15, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    What a great idea! This would be so helpful when dealing with parents. Although we are trained and know what we are doing, parents want us to name drop!

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  49. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Since I will be completing my CFY year this product would be amazingly helpful to have! Thank you for sharing and the giveaway opportunity!

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  50. AbbyAugust 15, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    It will be so nice to have all this information in one place. Thanks for all your work!

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  51. ElizabethAugust 15, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I would love to use it when being evaluated by teachers/ other professionals who know nothing about speech services to help back up why I do the things I do! :)

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  52. Language of SpeechAugust 15, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    My district is looking at our RtI practices, which includes what materials we have, use, and want. This would be a GREAT resource to help make my case for a few new products!

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