“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” – Brian Herbert

As summer comes to an end and the chaos of a new school year begins, I can’t help but reflect on the wonderful memories made with my family. We live in a very busy world, but nothing hits home harder than the realization that we may only have 18 summers with our kids. I am learning to lean in on that, make memories a priority, and cherish those memories. I hope you all can do the same!

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” — Harry S. Truman

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”

Referrals

In order to schedule an appointment, we require the following from a referring physician:

• A SIGNED order requesting a “Modified Barium Swallow Study” or a “Swallow Function Study.” The physicians can write their own or find one on our website under the ‘Pediatrics’ tab.
• Demographic sheet with insurance information
• Their latest clinical notes to provide a thorough history

These documents can be faxed to 888-920-1201 or emailed to info@diagnostex.us.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding this process.

“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” – Marion C. Garretty

Happy NATIONAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING Month to all Speech-Language Pathologists!

We are such a diverse field and all play an important role in each life that we touch. It is important that we all continue to grow in various areas of our field and collaborate with each other & other professionals to provide the best quality care for our patients.

“If you don’t like something, change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.”

Referrals: In order to schedule an appointment, we require the following from a referring physician:

• A SIGNED order requesting a “Modified Barium Swallow Study” or a “Swallow Function Study.” The physicians can write their own or find one on our website under the ‘Pediatrics’ tab.
• Demographic sheet with insurance information
• Their latest clinical notes to provide a thorough history

These documents can be faxed to 888-920-1201 or emailed to info@diagnostex.us.

May your troubles be less, and your blessing be more,
and nothing but happiness, come through your door.

Referrals: We require the following from a referring physician:

☘️ A SIGNED order requesting a “Modified Barium Swallow Study” or a “Swallow Function Study.” The physicians can write their own or find one on our website under the ‘Pediatrics’ tab.
☘️ Demographic sheet with insurance information
☘️ Their latest clinical notes to provide a thorough history
☘️ These documents can be faxed to 888-920-1201 or emailed to info@diagnostex.us

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding this process.

Let all that you do be done in LOVE. - 1 Corinthians 16:13

Referrals

I often get questions regarding required documents to refer a patient, so I thought I would review that process. We require the following from a referring physician:

• A SIGNED order requesting a “Modified Barium Swallow Study” or a “Swallow Function Study.” The physicians can write their own or find one on our website under the ‘Pediatrics’ tab.
• Demographic sheet with insurance information
• Their latest clinical notes to provide a thorough history
• These documents can be faxed to 888-920-1201 or emailed to info@diagnostex.us

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding this process.

Welcome change, embrace adventure, & make this new year one you will never forget!

New Beginnings

As we embrace the end of one year and welcome the next, I can’t help but feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve our community! In these first 9 months of seeing patients, we have helped many parents ensure they are feeding their children a safe diet, and I’m looking forward to growing the program more this next year.

“Love, Peace, and Joy came down on Earth on Christmas Day to make you happy and cheerful. May Christmas spread cheer in your lives!”

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Hi all! For those that are new to the newsletter, my name is Ashley Stone. I am the Pediatric Program Manager and a Speech Language Pathologist at DiagnosTEX. Our outpatient Modified Barium Swallow Study clinic is now open for pediatric patients of all ages! We have supported seating devices for those in need and have the capability to also complete studies in a side-lying position. We accept most insurances. Contact me for more information on how to make a referral. My contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter.

“Supporting the fighters, Admiring the survivors, Honoring the taken, and Never Ever Giving Up H O P E”

“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.” — Dalai Lama

Guest Expert: I’d like to welcome Landon Hughes MS, CCC-SLP, from Therapedia, LLC in Keller. He prepared the following for us all this month. Enjoy!