Speech Uncensored: A Speech Language Pathology Podcast

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Episode 25: Respiratory Muscle Training for Dysphagia with Brooke Richardson MS, CCC-SLP Aug 27, 2019

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Brooke introduces Leigh Ann to RMT - Respiratory Muscle Training through a lively discussion covering the basics of expiratory muscle training (EMT) and its applications on improving deficits in cough and dysphagia. Brooke is passionate about providing quality education on RMT and this is palpable across the topics covered in the course. Brooke guides the conversation through an introduction to RMT, illustrating the principles of strength training, and application of RMT to the cough and dysphagia. At each stage of the talk, Brooke references high-quality evidence in the literature which can be accessed via the show notes on https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e5-respiratory-muscle-training-for-dysphagia-with-brooke-richardson-ms-ccc-slp

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Episode 24: Assessing Functional Needs in the Adult Neurologic Population with Sarah Baar MS, CCC-SLP Aug 20, 2019

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Sarah Baar is here to revolutionize your evaluation procedure. If you want to know how to dynamically assess the functional needs of your patients to identify deficits to target in therapy and develop measurable goals for therapy, then Sarah has the inside scoop for you. Sarah will guide you through real-life examples of how to implement a functional needs interview, get the best out of patients with motivational interview techniques, and create measurable goals for therapy via Person-Centered Outcomes questionnaires. Something I’ve been lacking in my practice has been this critical piece of the puzzle. I’ve been relying solely on static, standardized assessments and a few brief open-ended questions along the lines of “so, what’s important for you to achieve in therapy?” Sarah’s recommendations go so far beyond that to really capture a patient’s functional needs/deficits that many standardized assessments can often miss. For example, a patient may test “WFL” on an assessment, but have impairments in the home environment. Nonstandardized, dynamic assessments can fill in the gaps and show us how we can help the patient return to a level of participation in their daily life that is achievable and desirable. Visit the show notes for more helpful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e4-assessing-functional-needs-in-the-adult-neurologic-population-with-sarah-baar-ms-ccc-slp

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Episode 23: Access Tech for Adults & AAC with Susan Koch Fager, PhD, CCC-SLP Aug 13, 2019

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Dr. Fager specializes in research connecting AAC with persons with severe physical and/or cognitive impairments. In today’s episode, Dr. Fager discusses her research on assistive technology and how the work she is completing translates to clinical practice. We also cover the progression from low tech AAC to high tech AAC a patient may experience across their recovery stages. Dr. Fager provides case studies to illustrate creative problem solving and overcoming obstacles to provide patients with a means to express themselves. Visit the show notes for additional useful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e3-access-technology-for-aac-adults-with-susan-koch-fager-phd-ccc-slp

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Episode 22: Introduction to AAC for Adults with Michelle Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP Aug 06, 2019

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Michelle Wheeler has spent the last 13+ years providing AAC resources to children and adults. Michelle unravels the mystery of providing AAC options for patients by dispelling myths, describing her day-to-day work, and pointing us to online resources to learn more. Learn from a clinician, in the trenches who works directly with patients and school teams to connect people with modalities to enhance their communication. Visit the show notes for more helpful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e2-introduction-to-the-world-of-aac-apps-for-adults-with-michelle-wheeler-ms-ccc-slp

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Episode 21: Building a Transgender Voice Therapy Clinic with Lynn Hawk, MA, CCC-SLP Jul 30, 2019

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The first episode of season 2 has us sitting down with Lynn Hawk, MA, CCC-SLP to discuss all things transgender voice therapy clinics. Lynn Hawk’s Voice and Swallow Clinic was approached by an OB-GYN to build a program that would provide high quality transgender voice therapy. Lynn outlines the steps she and her SLP colleagues undertook to build a program from scratch to meet a rising need in our scope of practice. Lynn discusses the CEUs and expert providers her clinic relied on to learn foundational skills, such as the concept of meta-therapy, prior to rolling out the new program. Visit the show notes for more helpful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s2e1-building-a-transgender-voice-clinic-with-lynn-hawk-ms-ccc-slp

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Episode 20: Season 1 Finale Jul 19, 2019

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Episode 19: Integrating Technology in Aphasia Therapy with Megan Sutton MS, CCC-SLP (C) Jul 10, 2019

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Megan Sutton joins us for episode 17 to discuss how we can integrate technology when working with persons with aphasia (PWA). Megan is a fountain of information and knowledge on aphasia therapy and gives great tips and resources in our talk. Megan is the creator of the Tactus therapy apps (tactustherapy.com) for adult rehab. Learn about her apps and other fabulous resources such as SCA - supported conversations for adults. As always - links for the literature and resources discussed in the episode can be found in the show notes at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s1e17-integrating-technology-in-aphasia-therapy-with-megan-sutton-ms-ccc-slp-c

Music: The Engagement by Silent Partner

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Episode 18: Close the Game Closet: Better Cognitive Therapy with Sarah Baar MA, CCC-SLP Jun 26, 2019

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Episode 16 finds us checking in with Sarah Baar from Honeycomb Speech Therapy to make that sought after connection of linking research with functional therapy outcomes. Sarah guides us through the INCOG article with real-world examples of how she has implemented Metacognitive Strategy Training with functional activities for her patients. The show notes on https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s1e16-close-the-game-closet-better-cognitive-therapy-with-sarah-baar-ma-ccc-slp contain no less than 8 links to resources for SLPs to dig deeper and get crackin’.

Music: Romantic Funk by Twisterium

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Episode 17: Positive Approach to Care for People with Dementia by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Jun 19, 2019

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In Episode 15, Teepa Snow introduces us to the Positive Approach to Care (PAC) for people with a changing brain. It was a delight to discuss Teepa’s model of care that focuses on the person’s intact abilities to promote increased quality of life and participation. Based on the Allen Cognitive Disability Model, Teepa developed the GEMS model to understand the dynamic nature of the human brain. “Rather than focusing on a person’s loss when there is brain change, seeing individuals as precious, unique, and capable encourages a care partnership…” Teepa's approach to care partner education and clinician training is accessible to everyone. Like, seriously, everyone. Check out links to articles and free resources in the show notes on https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s1e15-positive-approach-to-care-for-people-with-dementia-with-teepa-snow-ms-otr/l-faota

Music: Look around by Twisterium

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Episode 16: Understanding Chronic Cough & Vocal Cord Disorder with Anne Vertigan, B. App. Sc. (Sp Path), MBA, PhD Jun 12, 2019

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When you wnt to learn more about treating chronic cough - you go to the woman who wrote the first textbook on the topic: Dr. Anne Vertigan. Episode 16 is jam-packed with descriptions of chronic cough, assessment protocols, and treatment options. Somehow, Dr. Vertigan compressed the knowledge of a 257-page resource manual into an eloquent one-hour discussion. I am still a bit star-struck from the whole affair. But seriously, Dr. Vertigan brings the REALNESS with this talk. Don’t mind me, I’ll just be over here fan-girling…

Visit https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s1e14-chronic-cough-management-with-anne-vertigan-b-app-sc-sp-path-mba-phd for the show notes.

Get Dr. Vertigan’s textbook: Speech Pathology Management of Chronic Refractory Cough and Related Disorders.

Music: Sweet Life by Twisterium

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