Keys for SLPs

Guest: Louise Pinkerton, MM, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Louise explores voice therapy in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. She discusses some reasons why many SLPs fear providing voice diagnosis and treatment and shares ideas for addressing these fears. She starts with simple ideas like listening more critically to people around you to build perceptual listening skills and covers details of documentation and referrals. For school SLPs, she shares information about why it is important to watch for voice disorders and how voice fits into the school setting.

Guest: Louise Pinkerton, MM, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Louise describes her career change and finds common themes in the decision-making process for SLPs and voice professionals who are considering job or career changes. She discusses her personal journey from teaching and performing opera and musical theatre to speech-language pathology. Topics include transferable skills, the challenges of making a career change, and specific considerations for people with vocal music degrees. If you or anyone you know is considering a career change, this is a great, inspiring episode!

Guest: Michelle Armour, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle joins us for this one-hour podcast to discuss an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP). She draws upon her experience to review the evolution and structure of ICAPs. She explains how to incorporate the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia in an ICAP setting. Michelle discusses useful outcome measurements and resources. For SLPs considering an ICAP, you won't want to miss this episode!

Guest: Michelle Armour, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle joins Keys for SLPs to share her journey developing a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia program that inspired her to gather qualitative measures that support evidence-based practice with aphasia groups. She draws on her years of experience working with people with neurogenic communication disorders across settings to describe a program that maximizes life participation. She offers participants key components of a successful group program with LPAA. Michelle Armour shares outcome measures highlighting how aphasia groups improve life participation and support evidence-based practice.

Guest: Emily Kornman, MCD, CCC-SLP - Emily brings Team Gleason to you in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. Team Gleason is a 5013(c)(3) organization founded in 2011 by Steve and Michel Gleason - Team Gleason has provided over $40 million in adventure, technology, equipment, and care services to people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and countless others through advocacy and support. Emily highlights how Team Gleason supports people with ALS and their families with an interdisciplinary approach. She describes how SLPs can support speech, swallowing, voice preservation, and AAC options to empower people with ALS to live purposeful lives.

Guest: Jennifer Chapin, M.S., CCC-SLP - Jennifer provides an update on ALS in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. She discusses ALS diagnosis and prognosis variability and significant research that has impacted ALS. Jennifer draws on years of experience working with those with ALS to describe SLP evaluation, goals, and treatment that supports those with ALS.

Guest: Cynthia M Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dr. Fox, co-founder of LSVT Global, explores the evolution of LSVT LOUD and how it is used to treat a variety of adult and pediatric speech and voice disorders. Dr. Fox dives into treating Parkinson's, stroke, ataxia, multiple sclerosis, spasmodic dysphonia, neuromuscular disease, presbyphonia, and traumatic brain injury with LSVT LOUD. She describes how LSVT LOUD is also used with pediatric populations. Dr. Fox highlights five parameters that research has shown evidence of improvement with LSVT LOUD.

Guest: Kristin Winter, MEd, CCC-SLP - Kristin describes how the Dysphagia Digest of Florida workshops engage patients and caregivers alike with an upbeat, informative, and supportive exchange of experiences, knowledge, and helpful information about swallowing disorders and dysphagia. She outlines the dysphagia support group format and provides ideas on referral sources and programming. Kristin brings case studies to demonstrate the positive outcomes that a dysphagia support group can encourage.

Guest: Michael de Riesthal, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Michael delves into Huntington's Disease in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He provides an overview of Huntington's Disease, recent research, and ways SLPs can support this population. Michael draws upon his research and experience at the Center of Excellence for Huntington's Disease Clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help SLPs enhance the quality of life for people with Huntington's Disease.

Guests: Simon and Sarah Barton - In this one-hour conversational audio course podcast, Simon and Sarah Barton join Keys for SLPs for an inspiring story of partnership and recovery. Simon Barton, a right hemisphere stroke survivor, discusses his personal journey of recovery with candid details, humor, and honesty. Sarah Barton shares her experience as both a care partner and wife. Together, Simon and Sarah offer SLPs their unique perspective on ways to support right-hemisphere survivors and their families.

Guest: Genevieve Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP - Genevieve joins Mary Beth for this episode to discuss aphasia inclusion. They focus on planning for the holidays through the lens of aphasia inclusion. Zooming out on the bigger picture and zooming in on the details helps families plan holidays that include people with aphasia. Aphasia inclusion, acceptance, and advocacy combat isolation and give a PWA a seat at the table during the holidays and throughout the year.

Guest: Samantha Elendary, MA, CCC-SLP & Caitlin Fattore, MS, CCC-SLP - Samantha, founder of Parkinson Voice Project, and Caitlin, co-founder of Voices for Parkinson's Inc., join this one-hour audio course/podcast episode to explore the SPEAK OUT! program. They discuss non-profit work and ways to promote successful communication for people with Parkinson's Disease. The conversation highlights key components of SPEAK OUT!, offering speech therapy services in a donation-based model, ways to objectively measure success, and how to keep voice/communication a top priority in the PD population.

Guest: Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP - Chris will explore key strategies for neurodiversity-affirming assessments in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. Designed to equip speech therapists with key strategies and understanding for serving neurodivergent populations, this audio course dives into foundational concepts of neurodiversity and its critical role in assessments. It also addresses how to recognize and counteract biases in standardized assessments that may lead to inaccurate outcomes and stigmatize neurodivergent individuals. The course wraps up with an introduction to a dynamic assessment methodology, equipping clinicians with perspectives that encourage a comprehensive understanding of their students, enhance well-being, and lay the groundwork for meaningful support.

Guest: Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM - Zohara shares her journey into the world of orofacial myology. She describes how a myo mindset can help SLPs embrace orofacial myology in their current practice. Zohara discusses specific challenges when working with adults with orofacial myology goals. As a native of Australia, Zohara draws upon her experience and expertise to share her global perspective on orofacial myology. Join us for this one hour conversational audio course podcast!

Guest: Rick McAdoo, MS, CCC, SLP - Rick reviews the principles of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia treatment in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He discusses Ampcare's Effective Swallow Protocol and describes how neuromuscular electrical stimulation, resistive exercises, and postural strategies promote a safe and effortful swallow. Rick shares case studies and research to support evidence-based practice.

Guest: Caitlin Lopez, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT-200 - This episode features Caitlin Lopez discussing the Trauma Resiliency Model and how it can be utilized for co-regulation during therapy sessions. The trauma resiliency model utilizes six skills that bring the nervous system back into the resilient zone.

Guest: James “Jim” Jackson, PsyD - Jim explores cognitive retraining for Long Covid survivors in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He describes the nature of cognitive problems in Long Covid survivors and the contribution of mental health issues. He identifies methods for speech-language pathologists to use during neuro-cognitive retraining for survivors of Long Covid. Jim calls upon his own lived experience with mental health to describe how acceptance can be integrated into goals to help survivors thrive. An overview of current research and case studies provides participants with information for evidence-based practice.

Guest: Heather Thompson, MS, CCC-SLP - Heather draws on her years of experience working on a multidisciplinary head and neck cancer team with people with laryngectomies. She describes preoperative counseling and education, including equipment and safety measures. Heather identifies and analyzes options for communication for laryngectomees. She breaks down key therapy strategies for each communication option. This podcast is preceded by Part I: Keys to the SLP's Role on a Head and Neck and Cancer Team.

Guest: Heather Thompson, MS, CCC-SLP - In this one-hour audio podcast, Heather identifies how an SLP's role on the team leads to improved quality of life for people with head and neck cancer. Heather draws on her years of experience working on a multidisciplinary head and neck cancer team and research to provide evidence to support a multi-disciplinary approach throughout the continuum of care to facilitate quicker reintegration into the community.

Guest: Christina Liem, M.M., M.S., CCC-SLP - In this one-hour conversational audio course podcast, Christina draws on her experience as an opera singer and speech-language pathologist to explore muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). She defines MTD and the possible etiologies of this diagnosis. Discussion of weaknesses in the voice system and considerations for those with MTD provides the foundation for a whole-person care approach. Christina offers possible voice treatments/tools that target areas of weakness in the voice system that may contribute to MTD.

Guest: Anastasia (Stacie) Raymer, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Stacie highlights keys to evidence-based practice for the multitasking SLP in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast, co-hosted by Renee Garrett, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Mary Beth Hines, CCC-SLP. Stacie explains the role of a systematic review and meta-analyses in EBP. She identifies resources for the multitasking SLP to converge EBP with clinical judgment and patient goals. Stacie takes listeners through a systematic review of one therapy technique to provide an example of keys to EVP for multitasking SLPs.

Guest: Sam Telgkamp, BS, CCLS - Sam shares her journey as a Certified Child Life Specialist with a 2022 diagnosis of ALS at the age of 25. Sam discusses ALS, challenges specific to young people, and speech therapy interventions to meet those challenges. In addition, she discusses support, advocacy, and the LEGACY that motivates Sam to share her story and write her blog, Staying Loudly.

Guest: Katherine Wolf, M.S., CF-SLP - Katherine takes participants through her journey of resilience as a person with aphasia (PWA) who was motivated by her experience and her own therapists to become a speech-language pathologist. Katherine shares her recommendations when working with PWA from her unique perspective. She describes supported conversation techniques to use when working with PWA and their communication partners.

Guest: Hilary Sample, MA, CCC-SLP - The presenter dives into the importance of training communication partners to improve the quality of life of people with aphasia. This conversational audio course explores the psychological impact of communication challenges. She provides strategies, tools, and resources to aid meaningful communication. Hilary brings her energy and experience to present compelling case studies.

Guest: Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS - Renee explores Long Covid Syndrome in this one-hour conversational podcast. She identifies symptoms, comorbidities, and exacerbation of the disease process. Renee investigates how Long Covid impacts the caregiver and presents both short-term and long-term challenges. She presents treatment strategies for cognitive communication that prioritize functional goals and a return to independent activities of daily living. Renee demonstrates the SLP's role in working with patients with Long Covid through case studies.

Guest: Theresa Bartolotta, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dr. Bartolotta provides her perspective as a mother of a daughter with Rett Syndrome and an SLP who has focused her career on helping people with Rett Syndrome and their families communicate. In this one-hour conversational audio course podcast, Theresa describes the genetic presentation, defining characteristics, typical progression of symptoms, and variability of Rett Syndrome. Next, she discusses challenges for SLPs working with individuals with Rett Syndrome and their families. Finally, Theresa outlines the Communication Guidelines published by the International Rett Syndrome Foundation for speech-language pathologists, which she co-authored. Theresa's life experience, professional expertise, and engaging charisma make this an episode you won't want to miss!

Guest: Edythe Strand, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dr. Strand has contributed immensely to speech-language pathology and the quality of life of people with apraxia of speech. Dr. Strand describes her work with both children and adults that led her to the development of the Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skills (DEMSS) and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC). She identifies key characteristics and explains how CAS differs from other speech sound disorders. Dr. Strand applies motor learning principles to treat adult and childhood apraxia of speech.

Guests: Hilary Sample, MA, CCC-SLP & Steven Leeds Richman, MA, MD - Communication barriers impact healthcare equality. Recognizing healthcare inequality faced by people with communication disorders, Hilary Sample, MA, CCC-SLP and Steven Leeds Richman, MA, MD collaborated to develop a method of AAC that attempts to bypass the need for training with embedded supportive communication to more immediately improve patient-provider sharing of information, reducing the impact of communication barriers when exploring medical concerns. This SLP and MD team discuss the literature review that reveals factors in this healthcare disparity as well as solutions that led to the development of the MedConcerns app as a novel solution to improve communication about medical concerns for those with communication barriers.

Guest: Stephanie Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP - Stephanie continues the conversation about how mindfulness leads to positive clinical outcomes and increases a clinician's effectiveness. A summary of four research findings shows how mindfulness affects the brain. Case studies explore how mindfulness strategies help clients manage emotions to focus on working toward speech and language therapy goals.

Guest: Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP - Speech clinicians report that their field presents incredible demands, increased caseloads and workloads, burnout, emotional tolls, depletion, and overall reduced well-being. Increased stress paired with negative attitudes can impact how a clinician fully shows up in their role. Productivity, team collaboration, and client outcomes can improve when we learn simple strategies for effectively managing difficult emotions. Learn to manage difficult emotions with a simple wellness strategy effectively. Reduce adverse outcomes and build more opportunities for thoughtful speech and wise action.

Guest: Sofia Tilton, MS, CCC-SLP - Sophie is a private practice owner, and the Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project (RSVP) board member. This conversational format explores the establishment and evolution of a non-profit rehabilitation services delivery organization. Sofia shares her experience with RSVP and describes the steps needed to fund and maintain a non-profit organization. The RSVP model demonstrates how a non-profit organization can deliver rehabilitation services effectively. In addition, Sofia offers insight and practical information to those interested in establishing, working, or volunteering for a non-profit.

Guests: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP, Rob Snow & Nick Doyle - They describe how improvisation techniques can improve communication skills and expand workplace opportunities, social settings, and independent living. Improvisation integrates eye contact, voice projection, problem-solving, listening, focus, flexible thinking, and creativity. Rob and Nick share experiences highlighting how improved communication skills foster personal development and enhanced self-confidence. In addition, Jennifer Gray describes how an improvisation course can be paired with speech therapy to work toward communication goals.

Guest: George Barnes MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S - This conversational format explores the risk assessment approach to dysphagia evaluation and treatment. George reviews key terms, the pathogenesis of pneumonia, and current trends in dysphagia management. He describes the role of the interdisciplinary team in the risk assessment approach. George uses his clinical experience, knowledge, and research to provide evidence for key considerations when managing aspiration risk.

Guest: Jason Hall, MS, SLP-CCC - Jason explores considerations for establishing a consulting private practice. Jason discusses finding the right time to start your own business, establishing your practice, and navigating growth.

Guest: Cristina Saldaña, MS, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - As a bilingual SLP for over 20 years, Dr. Saldaña describes her experience in a variety of settings that inspired her to develop resources for bilingual therapists and clients. She stresses the importance of knowing and following IDEA law to ensure that assessment and therapy benefit students. Dr. Saldanña offers strategies for serving bilingual people across the lifespan. She also provides monolingual SLPs insight into cultural nuances that are helpful when working with bilingual families.

Guest: Natalie F. Douglas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dr. Douglas describes research on a care partner training program to support people living with dementia. This conversational format explores a project that took place across one year in six long-term care communities with SLPs, CNAs, and people living with dementia. Tips on incorporating patient-centered goals into documentation are provided, along with ways to improve relationships between SLPs, CNAs, and other professionals. Finally, Natalie offers suggestions and presents case studies to help SLPs improve collaboration and patient outcomes.

Guest: Perry Flynn, MEd., CCC-SLP - The guest details the difference between therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy. This conversational format presents the benefits of both for many populations and implications for speech and language therapy. In addition, Perry discusses several case studies and real-life experiences as a speech-language pathologist and Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) certified therapeutic riding instructor.

Guest: Karin Hartunian Koukeyan, MS, CCC-SLP - The conversational format explores the issues that pose barriers for pediatric and geriatric populations to access speech and language services in a clinic-based setting. Data will be presented on the impact of these barriers as a way of accessing services. Issues specific to implementing treatment approaches will be presented. The benefits of utilizing teletherapy with potential strategies in place will be discussed by analyzing specific patient profiles whose outcomes improved during the course of treatment.

Guest: Kimry Schwarz, M.S., CCC-SLP - She describes her journey as a medical SLP and business owner. Kimry highlights the need for flexibility across settings and reflects on the need to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kimry shares wisdom learned along the way that is helpful to the early career professionals and SLPs contemplating career shifts.

Guests: Jennifer Gray MS, CCC-SLP, and Sarah Bookout, MA, CCC-SLP - They discuss evidence that supports the use of the LSVT LOUD to improve the communication skills of children and adults with Down Syndrome. They describe how to tailor LSVT LOUD to meet each individual's communication needs. This dynamic team discusses communication challenges and offers strategies to use with clients to improve clarity and promote independence.

Guest: Genevieve Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP: In this episode, Genevieve reviews the keys to successful telepractice with adult clients and takes a deep dive into evidence-based aphasia therapy across the miles. She takes the listener through assessment, functional goal-setting, practical therapy strategies, and maximizing therapy sessions to meet the needs of clients with aphasia.

Guest: Mattie Murrey Tegels, MA, CCC-SLP, CLSC - This course features professional skills that the SLP needs to not just do her career but live her career and really be a successful SLP. This conversational format explores professional skills or soft skills that the SLP needs and didn't necessarily have the opportunity to learn in graduate school. We talk briefly about each one of the top 10 professional skills and tools that SLPs need to not only survive their careers but thrive in their careers, making the impact that they dreamed of in graduate school. These topics were part of our Sunday Series and we will highlight the take-home from each course and discuss such topics as how to battle Impostor Syndrome, conflict resolution, decision making, time/caseload management, stress management, and self-advocacy. If you missed the Sunday Series, listen now and see what you missed and go back and watch those courses! If you were part of our Sunday Series, enjoy the review!

Michelle Neilson, MS, CCC-SLP, and Megan Whelan, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM/COM team together to share lessons learned through frequently transferring states as SLPs. Michelle has worked in four states as an SLP: Illinois, California, Ohio, and Texas. Megan has worked in six states as an SLP: Kansas, Colorado, Arizona, Connecticut, Ohio, and Arkansas. Their moves have required flexibility and brought them to a wide range of settings, including schools, private practice, hospitals, acute care, and outpatient clinics. In this conversational format, they share their experiences and strategies to make moving as an SLP an ideal experience. Megan and Michelle discuss how to network, prioritize job requirements, and advance your career when moving frequently.