Angela Ciccia
@angelacicciaphd.bsky.social
Academic, researcher, speech-language pathologist. Interested in pediatric #TBI (brain injury), school transition, school support and long-term outcomes. Views my own.
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An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders? YES, PLEASE! (And: You're welcome!) Check out this latest Special Issue of #AJSLP! 👇 🔽 👇 🔽
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An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders! - ASHA Journals Academy
As an ASHA member, you support individuals with cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) across the lifespan. The latest Special Issue from the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP) pr...
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June 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
An Entire Issue Dedicated to Cognitive-Communication Disorders? YES, PLEASE! (And: You're welcome!) Check out this latest Special Issue of #AJSLP! 👇 🔽 👇 🔽
on.asha.org/44FGxfs
@sigperspectives.bsky.social @csdisseminate.bsky.social
#SLPeeps #slp2b
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#SLPeeps #slp2b
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Join me in telling CMS to let provisional licensees in #SLP (including CFs) bill Medicare Part B - ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/med... ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/med...
Tell CMS to Let Clinical Fellows Bill Medicare Part B
CMS’ recent update to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual has made clinical fellows (CFs) ineligible to bill Medicare Part B. This impacts CFs’ jobs and Medicare beneficiaries’ access to care.
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June 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Join me in telling CMS to let provisional licensees in #SLP (including CFs) bill Medicare Part B - ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/med... ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/med...
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#Scientists #Academics #Faculty #Researchers
Please read & Sign: The Bethesda Declaration: A Call for NIH and HHS Leadership to Deliver on Promises of Academic Freedom and Scientific Excellence
#Scientists #Academics #Faculty #Researchers
Please read & Sign: The Bethesda Declaration: A Call for NIH and HHS Leadership to Deliver on Promises of Academic Freedom and Scientific Excellence
Bethesda Declaration — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
Support NIH Staff Now!
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June 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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#Scientists #Academics #Faculty #Researchers
Please read & Sign: The Bethesda Declaration: A Call for NIH and HHS Leadership to Deliver on Promises of Academic Freedom and Scientific Excellence
#Scientists #Academics #Faculty #Researchers
Please read & Sign: The Bethesda Declaration: A Call for NIH and HHS Leadership to Deliver on Promises of Academic Freedom and Scientific Excellence
A good read from NYT - and a point that needs more discussion!
Why Boys Are Behind in School From the Start www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/u...
Why Boys Are Behind in School From the Start www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/u...
Why Boys Are Behind in School From the Start
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June 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A good read from NYT - and a point that needs more discussion!
Why Boys Are Behind in School From the Start www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/u...
Why Boys Are Behind in School From the Start www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/u...
🚨 Brain injury programs are at risk. Proposed HHS cuts could eliminate critical program.
📣 Urge your U.S. Senator to sign Sen. Van Hollen’s letter to protect these programs
✍️ Take action now: biausa.quorum.us/campaign/124...
biausa.quorum.us/campaign/124...
📣 Urge your U.S. Senator to sign Sen. Van Hollen’s letter to protect these programs
✍️ Take action now: biausa.quorum.us/campaign/124...
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Take Action: Urge Your Senators to Sign Onto Senator Van Hollen’s Letter!
Protect Federal Funds for Brain Injury Programs
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May 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🚨 Brain injury programs are at risk. Proposed HHS cuts could eliminate critical program.
📣 Urge your U.S. Senator to sign Sen. Van Hollen’s letter to protect these programs
✍️ Take action now: biausa.quorum.us/campaign/124...
biausa.quorum.us/campaign/124...
📣 Urge your U.S. Senator to sign Sen. Van Hollen’s letter to protect these programs
✍️ Take action now: biausa.quorum.us/campaign/124...
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April 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The cover of this week’s Economist.
April 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The cover of this week’s Economist.
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And, to be clear, this is the faculty of these universities leading this initiative, not their administrators #AcademicSky
If all the Big Ten schools get on board this is pretty big. Some of the richest and most influential schools are in the Big Ten. This could be a very good sign.
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Big Ten schools creating a ‘mutual defense compact’ against Trump actions
The faculty senates in the Big Ten Academic Alliance are creating a “mutual defense compact” to fight against President Trump’s ongoing attacks on higher education. The faculty senate o…
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April 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
And, to be clear, this is the faculty of these universities leading this initiative, not their administrators #AcademicSky
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
The recent firings at the CDC have led to the dismissal of key researchers focused on TBI raising concerns about the future of critical TBI research and the potential impact on public health initiatives aimed at understanding and mitigation. #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI
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CDC firings gut research on traumatic brain injuries
Last week’s mass layoffs removed small team studying concussions
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April 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The recent firings at the CDC have led to the dismissal of key researchers focused on TBI raising concerns about the future of critical TBI research and the potential impact on public health initiatives aimed at understanding and mitigation. #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI
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Former President Obama brings his calm and steady leadership style to us once again to remind us of our power:
“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”
“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”
April 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Former President Obama brings his calm and steady leadership style to us once again to remind us of our power:
“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”
“It is up to all of us to fix this. It's not going to be because somebody comes and saves you. The most important office in this democracy is the citizen—who says, no, that's not right.”
🚨 #PediatricTBI Research at Risk! 🚨
💔 1 in 4 kids will have a TBI before 16.
Massive cuts to HHS, CDC & ACL impact their futures.
⚠️ These cuts mean:
❌ Fewer treatments options
❌ Less access to essential programs
❌ Widening health disparities
Call your reps, support TBI orgs & spread the word!
💔 1 in 4 kids will have a TBI before 16.
Massive cuts to HHS, CDC & ACL impact their futures.
⚠️ These cuts mean:
❌ Fewer treatments options
❌ Less access to essential programs
❌ Widening health disparities
Call your reps, support TBI orgs & spread the word!
April 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🚨 #PediatricTBI Research at Risk! 🚨
💔 1 in 4 kids will have a TBI before 16.
Massive cuts to HHS, CDC & ACL impact their futures.
⚠️ These cuts mean:
❌ Fewer treatments options
❌ Less access to essential programs
❌ Widening health disparities
Call your reps, support TBI orgs & spread the word!
💔 1 in 4 kids will have a TBI before 16.
Massive cuts to HHS, CDC & ACL impact their futures.
⚠️ These cuts mean:
❌ Fewer treatments options
❌ Less access to essential programs
❌ Widening health disparities
Call your reps, support TBI orgs & spread the word!
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The morning has arrived and he’s still speaking.
Headed to the Senate floor to join Senator Booker in his marathon speech to stand up for people of this country. Thanks Cory!
Headed to the Senate floor to join Senator Booker in his marathon speech to stand up for people of this country. Thanks Cory!
April 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The morning has arrived and he’s still speaking.
Headed to the Senate floor to join Senator Booker in his marathon speech to stand up for people of this country. Thanks Cory!
Headed to the Senate floor to join Senator Booker in his marathon speech to stand up for people of this country. Thanks Cory!
With today's massive #HHS cuts, I'm wondering if anyone out there has been downloading the #CDC website data and resources. I don't know how to do this but am guessing some brilliant folks already have. #SaveTheData #HealthDataBackup #ProtectPublicHealth #DataPreservation
April 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
With today's massive #HHS cuts, I'm wondering if anyone out there has been downloading the #CDC website data and resources. I don't know how to do this but am guessing some brilliant folks already have. #SaveTheData #HealthDataBackup #ProtectPublicHealth #DataPreservation
🧠 Kids with #TBI need supports that work. 💚
🔬 Research funding: to understand & build better tools
💸 Medicaid access: to cover rehab, therapies, & care
📚 Special education services: IEPs, 504s, and accommodations
These lifelines are under threat!
➡️ Let’s fight for action, not just awareness.
🔬 Research funding: to understand & build better tools
💸 Medicaid access: to cover rehab, therapies, & care
📚 Special education services: IEPs, 504s, and accommodations
These lifelines are under threat!
➡️ Let’s fight for action, not just awareness.
March 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
🧠 Kids with #TBI need supports that work. 💚
🔬 Research funding: to understand & build better tools
💸 Medicaid access: to cover rehab, therapies, & care
📚 Special education services: IEPs, 504s, and accommodations
These lifelines are under threat!
➡️ Let’s fight for action, not just awareness.
🔬 Research funding: to understand & build better tools
💸 Medicaid access: to cover rehab, therapies, & care
📚 Special education services: IEPs, 504s, and accommodations
These lifelines are under threat!
➡️ Let’s fight for action, not just awareness.
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Dismantling the Department of Education has nothing to do with improving outcomes for our kids, it’s simply about taking away resources from our public schools.
March 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Dismantling the Department of Education has nothing to do with improving outcomes for our kids, it’s simply about taking away resources from our public schools.
🧠 #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
Students with TBI deserve support, not silence.
The Department of Education #DOE protects:
✔️ Special Ed rights
✔️ IEPs/504s
✔️ Funding + oversight
Calls to eliminate it would devastate kids with #TBI.
We need more support, not less. #TBI #ProtectDOE
Students with TBI deserve support, not silence.
The Department of Education #DOE protects:
✔️ Special Ed rights
✔️ IEPs/504s
✔️ Funding + oversight
Calls to eliminate it would devastate kids with #TBI.
We need more support, not less. #TBI #ProtectDOE
March 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🧠 #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
Students with TBI deserve support, not silence.
The Department of Education #DOE protects:
✔️ Special Ed rights
✔️ IEPs/504s
✔️ Funding + oversight
Calls to eliminate it would devastate kids with #TBI.
We need more support, not less. #TBI #ProtectDOE
Students with TBI deserve support, not silence.
The Department of Education #DOE protects:
✔️ Special Ed rights
✔️ IEPs/504s
✔️ Funding + oversight
Calls to eliminate it would devastate kids with #TBI.
We need more support, not less. #TBI #ProtectDOE
The Brain Injury Association of American (BIA) offers incredible resources for people with brain injuries and their community. BIA just released the results of a poll regarding #braininjuryawareness . We are making progress but still have a ways to go! #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
March 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The Brain Injury Association of American (BIA) offers incredible resources for people with brain injuries and their community. BIA just released the results of a poll regarding #braininjuryawareness . We are making progress but still have a ways to go! #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth
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What slashing federal funding would mean for kids:
🪚Cuts for kids with disabilities
🪚Cuts for English language learners
🪚Cuts to career tech programs
Thank you Cleveland Teachers Union for fighting for fully funded schools. #ProtectOurKids @OFTUnion.bsky.social spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/...
🪚Cuts for kids with disabilities
🪚Cuts for English language learners
🪚Cuts to career tech programs
Thank you Cleveland Teachers Union for fighting for fully funded schools. #ProtectOurKids @OFTUnion.bsky.social spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/...
Elected officials joined Cleveland Teachers for rally to support public schools
The Cleveland Teachers Union participated in a national "Protect Our Kids" day of action on Tuesday morning. Elected officials including Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb voiced their support for public edu...
spectrumnews1.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
What slashing federal funding would mean for kids:
🪚Cuts for kids with disabilities
🪚Cuts for English language learners
🪚Cuts to career tech programs
Thank you Cleveland Teachers Union for fighting for fully funded schools. #ProtectOurKids @OFTUnion.bsky.social spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/...
🪚Cuts for kids with disabilities
🪚Cuts for English language learners
🪚Cuts to career tech programs
Thank you Cleveland Teachers Union for fighting for fully funded schools. #ProtectOurKids @OFTUnion.bsky.social spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/...
If you are an #SLP and want to have your voice heard regarding the attempts to dismantle #504 please take a minute to complete an email to your state AG (the form will auto populate!). ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/def...
Defend Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act
At its core, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires all programs or activities that receive any federal funding not to discriminate against people based on their disability. A lawsuit ...
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February 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you are an #SLP and want to have your voice heard regarding the attempts to dismantle #504 please take a minute to complete an email to your state AG (the form will auto populate!). ashaa.quorum.us/campaign/def...
The bad news is coming at a faster clip than possible to even process. That is the goal of the Trump Administration: To overwhelm and isolate us from each other. Sign up TODAY to be part of the solution through the @momsrising.org Moms Next Door pilot! action.momsrising.org/sign/moms-ne...
Join the Moms Next Door Pilot Project!
The bad news is coming at a faster clip than possible to even process. It’s hard to keep up – and that is the goal of the Trump Administration: To overwhelm and isolate us from each other. Sign up TOD...
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February 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The bad news is coming at a faster clip than possible to even process. That is the goal of the Trump Administration: To overwhelm and isolate us from each other. Sign up TODAY to be part of the solution through the @momsrising.org Moms Next Door pilot! action.momsrising.org/sign/moms-ne...
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Okay, I cannot recommend 5calls.org enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Okay, I cannot recommend 5calls.org enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.
January 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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This project tracks government attempts to restrict or prohibit scientific research, education, or discussion, or the publication or use of scientific information. Read more about the tracker and related... Or contribute to the database.
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Silencing Science Tracker | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
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January 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This project tracks government attempts to restrict or prohibit scientific research, education, or discussion, or the publication or use of scientific information. Read more about the tracker and related... Or contribute to the database.
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#science
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I'm just going to (re)post this whenever I need to remind myself. Maybe it'll help you too?
1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there.
2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.
1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there.
2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.
January 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I'm just going to (re)post this whenever I need to remind myself. Maybe it'll help you too?
1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there.
2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.
1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there.
2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.