Speech Uncensored: A Speech Language Pathology Podcast

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125: Exploring Mindfulness, Attention, and Awareness in TBI Recovery with Dana M. Bryant, M.Ed, CCC-SLP Jun 21, 2021

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Dana M. Bryant joins Leigh Ann Porter on the podcast to discuss use of the Mindful Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) in her clinical care of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) / traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dana explores the purpose and benefits of the scale, relevant research involving it, and implications of its use with patients who have experienced ABI/TBI. Visit the show notes for additional resources, articles, and the discussion guide at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/125

124: OT Guidance on Visual Processing for the SLP with Heidi Spain, OT/L, CSRS, NDT Jun 16, 2021

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Heidi Spain joins Leigh Ann Porter this week to discuss the impact of vision on cognitive processes, the relationship between the vestibular system and vision, and how visual processing therapy addresses timing deficits.Visit the show notes for links, resources, and the discussion guide at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/124

123: Trauma Informed Care and the SLP with Rachel Archambault, M.A. CCC-SLP Jun 08, 2021

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Rachel Archambault speaks about her dive into Trauma-Informed care as an SLP and how the main principles of T.I.C (trustworthiness, safety, empowerment, choice, & collaboration) can be applied to the medical speech setting and beyond. Visit the show notes for links, resources, and the discussion guide at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/123

122: Aphasia Therapy from the Patient Perspective with Jeff Hamilton and Melissa Kurrle, MA, CCC-SLP Jun 01, 2021

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Jeff, a person with aphasia, and Melissa, his SLP discuss Jeff’s experience with his stroke and navigating the speech therapy world. Jeff discussed the top things he wished SLPs knew. We chat about the things that were helpful and the things that were not. Visit the show notes for additional resources mentioned in today's episode and the discussion guide: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/122

121: Cognitive Fatigue: Assessment & Management in Brain Injury with Katie Brown, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS May 25, 2021

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How many patients have you had that complain of “brain fog”? (If you work with TBI, probably countless!) This episode introduces speech pathologists to the common symptom of cognitive fatigue after brain injuries. Leigh Ann and guest, Katie Brown, discuss the basics of cognitive fatigue, assessment using patient-reported outcome measures, and how SLPs can help their patients to conserve and manage their cognitive energy in order to promote self-efficacy and improve quality of life. Visit the show notes for additional helpful resources and the discussion guide: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/121

120: Getting Involved: The Benefits of ASHA SIG Affiliation with R. Jordan Hazelwood, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CCRE May 18, 2021

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Join Jordan Hazelwood, Rebecca Brown, and Leigh Ann Porter as they discuss ASHA Special Interest Groups (SIGs). SIGs provide a pathway to support networking, professional development, and advocacy for students, clinicians, and researchers. By getting involved in a SIG, professionals can mutually benefit from affiliation throughout their career. Visit the show notes for additional resources and the discussion guide: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/120

Episode 119: Swallowing Challenges after Cervical SCI with Michelle Dehgan, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S May 11, 2021

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Michelle discusses etiologies, hardware, medication side effects, surgery complications, evaluation, and treatment for patients with dysphagia and cervical spinal cord injury.

Check out the show notes at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/119

Episode 118: Accelerating the dissemination of SLP education with podcasts with Kate Grandbois, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LABA May 10, 2021

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Kate joins Leigh Ann to unpack the role of podcasts as vehicles to deliver continuing education for busy SLPs. Kate covers inside information on the process of going from providing CMHs to ASHA CEUs for her podcast, SLPNerdcast, and the importance of getting exposed to continuing education outside of our field. Our conversation veers into soapbox territory (the best) and we discuss getting outside of our comfort zones, and the need for an increase in formal mentorship programs for our field. Listen in and catch the “informally informative” vibes.

Check out the show notes at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/118 for links to the discussion guide and more!

Episode 117: Agraphia: An Introduction to Assessment and Treatment with Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP Apr 30, 2021

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Agraphia is an acquired impairment of writing that can manifest in a variety of writing challenges, ranging anywhere from writing single letters to writing text-length passages. In this talk, listeners will be introduced to a variety of assessment tools and treatment approaches they may consider using when working with clients with agraphia.

Episode 116: Alexia: An Introduction to Assessment and Treatment with Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP Apr 22, 2021

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Alexia is an acquired impairment of reading that can manifest in a variety of reading challenges, ranging anywhere from identifying single letters to reading text-length passages. In this talk, listeners will be introduced to a variety of assessment tools and treatment approaches they may consider using when working with clients with alexia.

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