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Keys for SLPs
Audiology Perspectives with Jack Katz and James Hall III
Guests: Jack Katz, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, and James Hall III, PhDEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/audiology-perspectivesJoin Mary Beth Hines, host of the 'Keys for SLPs - Learning from Legends' series, and co-host Dr. Dakota Sharp, as they celebrate ASHA's 100th anniversary by interviewing two legendary audiologists, Dr. James Hall and Dr. Jack Katz. This episode dives into the extensive careers, groundbreaking research, and invaluable contributions of Dr. Hall and Dr. Katz to the field of audiology. They share personal stories, pivotal moments, and...
2025-07-04
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Dysphagia with Catriona Steele and John Ashford
Guests: Catriona Steele, PhD, CCC-SLP, S-LP(C), Reg. CASLPO, F-ESSD, ASHA Honors, and John Ashford, PhD, CCC-SLPHosted by: Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT® 200, and Christina Liem, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/dysphagia-withJoin host Mary Beth Hines and co-host Christina Liem in this special episode of the 'Keys for SLPs Learning from Legends' series, celebrating ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features interviews with renowned professionals, Dr. John Ashford and Dr. Catriona Steele. They share their incredible j...
2025-06-20
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Voice and Voice Disorders with Edie Hapner and Christine Sapienza
Guests: Edie Hapner, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Christine Sapienza, PhD, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Voice-and-Voice-Disorders-with-EdieJoin Mary Beth Hines, host of the 'Keys for SLPs Learning from Legends' series in honor of ASHA's 100th anniversary, as she co-hosts alongside Christina Liem. This episode features renowned experts Dr. Edie Hapner and Dr. Christine Sapienza. Dr. Hapner, a professor of Otolaryngology at UAB Voice Center, and Dr. Sapienza, Executive Vice President at Jacksonville University, share their extensive careers and contributions to speech pathology. Learn about...
2025-05-16
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Multicultural Issues with Yvette D. Hyter & Li-Rong Lilly Cheng (Learning from SLP Legends Miniseries)
Guests: Yvette D. Hyter, PhD, CCC-SLP & Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Multicultural-Issues-with-Yvette-D-Hyter-and-Li-Rong-Lilly-CJoin hosts Mary Beth Hines and Christina Liem in an inspiring Learning from Legend series episode celebrating ASHA's 100th anniversary. This episode features Dr. Yvette Hyter and Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, two prominent figures in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), as they discuss their career journeys, the evolution of multicultural issues, and their hopes for the future. The discussion delves into groundbreaking research, key publications, and the importance of...
2025-04-18
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Discuss Stuttering with Nina Reeves and J. Scott Yaruss (Learning from SLP Legends Miniseries)
Guests: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F and J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, F-ASHA Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Learning-from-Legends-in-SLP-Nina-Reeves-and-Scott-Yaruss-DiJoin us as we kick off our new series 'Learning from Legends' to celebrate ASHA's 100th Anniversary. Host Mary Beth Hines interviews stuttering therapy experts Nina Reeves and J. Scott Yaruss. They discuss the evolution of stuttering treatment and evaluation, its significant impact on individuals, and the promising future directions in research and therapy. Learn about their personal journeys, research contributions, and how their...
2025-03-28
1h 08
Keys for SLPs
REWIND: Keys to Recovery after TBI: A Story of Friendship, Resilience, and Self-Advocacy with Laura Morgan and Anna Zolkowski
***Originally aired: 5/9/2022***Guests: Laura Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Anna Zolkowski, MA, CCC-SLP, CBISEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Keys-to-Recovery-after-TBI-A-Story-of-Friendship-Resilience-This conversational format explores one TBI survivor and her close friend’s shared experience and clinical observations from “both sides of the Speech-Language Pathology table.” Laura Morgan and Anna Zolkowski met in their clinical fellowship year. Only four months later, Laura suffered a serious TBI. While no longer coworkers, their friendship blossomed while navigating recovery from brain injury. In this podcast, Laura and An...
2025-03-21
1h 05
Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast
#126 The Survivor Story of Dr. Viraj
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Viraj Sudhalkar, an ophthalmologist, shares her personal journey from physician to patient after surviving a stroke that left her with aphasia. Joined by speech pathologist Mary Beth Hines, Dr. Viraj opens up about her recovery, the challenges of aphasia, and how she transitioned from surgery to patient counseling. Key takeaways include the importance of mindset in recovery, the role of family and therapy, and the value of appreciating life's small moments. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Mindset and Positivity: Dr. Viraj emphasizes the power of choosing positivity even during tough times. Reh...
2025-01-02
45 min
Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast
#111 One Word & 20-Second Yoga: Aphasia Care with Jess Goulding and Mary Beth Hines
In this episode of the Listen for Life Aphasia podcast, we talk about the transformative power of yoga in self-care, especially for individuals dealing with aphasia. Hosted by Genevieve Richardson, the episode features yoga professionals Jess Goulding and Mary Beth Hines, who share their expertise on integrating yoga into daily life to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We explore how even small yoga practices can significantly improve stress management and overall health. With her extensive experience in yoga therapy, Jess Goulding discusses her journey from general yoga instruction to a more personalized approach. She emphasizes the...
2024-09-19
44 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Taking Out the Fear in Voice Therapy
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.Earn .1 ASHA CEU with this episode when...
2024-07-18
1h 01
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Job and Career Changes for Speech-Language Pathologist
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!
2024-07-05
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program
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!
2024-06-28
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Improving Life Participation with Aphasia Groups
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.
2024-06-14
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Empowering People with ALS: Team Gleason...No White Flags!
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.
2024-05-10
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Supporting People with ALS
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.
2024-05-03
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Treating Speech and Voice Disorders with LSVT LOUD
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.
2024-04-12
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Starting a Dysphagia Support Group as Part of a Private Practice
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.
2024-03-29
35 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Supporting People with Huntington’s Disease
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.
2024-03-01
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to a Right Hemisphere Stroke Journey
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.
2024-01-31
1h 03
Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast
#71 Celebrating Communication Victories + Progress
#71 Celebrating Communication Victories + Progress In this episode, Mary Beth Hines joins LIFE Speech Pathology, expanding the focus to include Parkinson's and primary progressive aphasia. The episode highlights telepractice as a valuable tool for therapy and discusses strategies for celebrating communication victories during the holiday season. The CLEAR strategy is introduced as a communication tool, and a free download called "Aphasia Conversation Pieces" is offered for educating others and providing communication strategies during holiday gatherings. Key Takeaways Celebrating communication victories is important, especially during the holiday season. Mary Beth Hines, a speech pathologist, has joined th...
2023-12-14
36 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Aphasia - Inclusive Holiday Celebrations
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.
2023-11-24
1h 15
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Communication with Parkinson’s Disease with SPEAK OUT!
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.
2023-11-21
1h 09
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Neurodiversity Affirming Dynamic Assessment Strategies for SLPs
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...
2023-11-10
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Opening Your Eyes and Mind to Orofacial Myology
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!
2023-11-06
1h 09
Keys for SLPs
Keys to NMES and Ampcare’s Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) for Dysphagia Treatment
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.
2023-09-06
1h 06
Keys for SLPs
Keys for Trauma Resiliency
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.
2023-08-29
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Cognitive Rehabilitation for Survivors of Long Covid
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.
2023-08-22
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Part II: Keys to Rehabilitation after Laryngectomy
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.
2023-07-24
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
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.
2023-07-18
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Treating Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)
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.
2023-06-26
1h 07
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Evidence-Based Practice for the Multitasking SLP
Guest: 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.
2023-06-19
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Staying Loudly: Her ALS Journey
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.
2023-05-27
1h 34
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Supporting Conversation Partners and People with Aphasia
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.
2023-05-19
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Supportive Communication
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.
2023-05-01
1h 08
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Treating Clients with Long Covid
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.
2023-04-04
1h 06
Keys for SLPs
Keys to the Rett Syndrome Communication Guidelines
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 ex...
2023-03-06
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Evaluating and Treating Apraxia of Speech
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.
2023-02-20
1h 07
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Supporting Patient-Provider Conversations Regarding Medical Concerns
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...
2023-01-30
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Being a Mindful Clinician: Part II
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.
2023-01-19
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Being a Mindful Clinician
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.
2022-12-20
1h 11
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Nonprofit Service Delivery
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.
2022-12-10
1h 08
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Improvisation to Improve Communication
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.
2022-12-05
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Managing Aspiration Risk with Medical Complexity
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.
2022-11-12
1h 06
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Not So Corporate Speech Pathology
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.
2022-10-31
1h 10
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Bilingual Evaluations and Strategies for Intervention
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.
2022-10-21
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Dementia Care
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.
2022-10-19
1h 09
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Hippotherapy for the SLP
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.
2022-09-22
1h 07
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Telepractice Across the Lifespan
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.
2022-09-20
1h 00
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Successfully Pivoting during Your Medical SLP Career
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.
2022-08-12
1h 09
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Improving Speech Clarity of People with Down Syndrome with LSVT LOUD
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.
2022-07-28
1h 13
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Telepractice with Clients with Aphasia
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.
2022-07-15
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to 10 Ways to Optimize Your Success as an SLP
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 we...
2022-06-30
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Transferring States as an SLP
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...
2022-06-13
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Accent Modification
Kari Lim, M.S., CCC-SLP explores working with clients to address accent modification goals. In this conversational format, Kari describes her journey into accent modification and shares techniques used to work with clients to enhance communication. This discussion highlights the benefits clients seek and describes how speech-language pathologists are well trained to work with clients in this area. Kari offers resources and recommendations for SLPs who are considering specializing in accent modification.
2022-05-28
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Working with the Professional Voice User - Erin Donahue, MA, CCC-SLP
Guest: Erin Donahue, MA, CCC-SLP - This conversational format focuses on working with the professional voice, including the elite vocal professional or vocal athlete. Erin identifies the specific needs of the professional voice user and provides recommendations to optimize vocal health, use and longevity. In addition, this discussion provides information to help student clinicians and SLPs who would like to specialize in voice.
2022-05-19
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Recovery after TBI: A Story of Friendship, Resilience, and Self-Advocacy - Laura Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Anna Zolkowski, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Guest: Laura Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Anna Zolkowski, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS - This course features speech-language pathologists, Laura Morgan and Anna Zolkowski. This conversational format explores one TBI survivor and her close friend’s shared experience and clinical observations from “both sides of the Speech-Language Pathology table.” Laura Morgan and Anna Zolkowski met in their clinical fellowship year. Only four months later, Laura suffered a serious TBI. While no longer coworkers, their friendship blossomed while navigating recovery from brain injury. In this podcast, Laura and Anna discuss how they continue to support one another and how this experience has in...
2022-05-12
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Expanding the Role of SLPs and AuDs in Sports Concussion Management
Guest: Tabia Pope, PhD, CCC-SLP - This course features Dr. Tabia Pope, President & CEO of Head to Speech Incorporated on the roles and responsibilities of emerging, expanding, and influencing Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists in sports concussion management. This conversational format explores how everyone can play a part in advocating for the inclusion of our profession in sports concussion management regardless of knowledge level and employment setting. Dr. Pope discusses how to choose a plan of action consistent with your knowledge and attitudes, current employment setting, and community outreach initiatives. She highlights how SLPs and AuDs are influencing educational, scientific...
2022-05-05
57 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Inclusive Post Secondary Education: A Parent’s Perspective
This course features Lourdes Rahn, the proud mother of two sons, one of whom is a diverse learner. Lourdes describes the family’s journey through diagnosis, early intervention, elementary school, middle school, high school, and now inclusive post-secondary education. Lourdes explains the emotional rollercoaster ride that comes with parenting a child with diverse learning and encourages others to keep hope alive during challenging times. She celebrates her son’s accomplishments and encourages him to dream big, including attending a four-year college program. The family’s story is an inspiration to people with diverse learning and their families as well as the...
2022-04-29
59 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Recruiting and Retaining Men in Speech-Language Pathology
Guest: Matt Easley. MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Perry Flynn M.Ed., CCC-SLP, BCCLS - This course features Perry Flynn, an experienced SLP, and Matt Easley, an early career professional describing their journey in the profession. The conversational format provides ideas for recruiting and retaining more men in the profession. In addition, Perry and Matt challenge the audience to join in the effort to increase awareness of SLP and actively recruit minorities, specifically men, to the profession.
2022-04-14
55 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Managing Caregiver Stress and Burnout
Guest: Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS - This course features Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS and explores caregiving's emotional, financial, and legal aspects. Caregiver stress and burnout are discussed in this conversational format. Renee considers caregivers' role as crucial support for many chronically ill or acutely ill patients. Caregiving is not limited to one age, one disease process, or one progressive neurological disease. SLPs can provide more effective patient and family/caregiver education and support by identifying resources and solutions.
2022-03-31
58 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Optimizing Your Success as an SLP
Guest: Mattie Murrey Tegels, MA, CCC-SLP, CLSC - Mattie discusses the top 10 professional skills needed for SLPs to establish a strong SLP presence in their setting and optimize their success as an SLP and as part of an interdisciplinary team. These professional skills have been categorized into three highly effective categories that support the SLP as an individual, support an SLP as a professional, and support an SLP in a career. Topics include skills such as rapport building, SLP counseling, partner coaching, conflict resolution, decision making, schedule and time management, self-advocacy, and overcoming Imposter Syndrome. This series...
2022-03-24
1h 01
Keys for SLPs
Keys to a Holistic Approach to Dysphagia Management
Guest: Samantha Shune, PhD, CCC-SLP - This course features Samantha Shune, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Professor and Director of the Communication Disorders and Sciences Program at the University of Oregon. This conversational format explores the biopsychosocial disability that results from dysphagia, influencing both the individual and larger family system. In particular, Samantha will discuss the profound impacts dysphagia has on the caregiver and highlight a new screening tool available to probe for dysphagia-related caregiver burden. By framing swallowing within the broader contexts of eating/mealtime and socialization, speech-language pathologists can target dysphagia more holistically, improving health and quality of...
2022-03-14
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to A Holistic Approach to Evaluating and Treating EI-PVFM
Guest: Sharon D. Frank, MA, CCC-SLP - This course features an introduction to a holistic approach to treating Exercise-Induced Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion (EI-PVFM), which is a complex upper airway disorder that occurs in some athletes and is often misdiagnosed as exercise-induced asthma (EIA). Sharon first discusses the nature of EI-PVFM, its signs and symptoms, and how it differentiates from EIA. She then gives an overview of Buteyko breathing principles and compares them to traditional therapy methods. Finally, she describes the four components of a holistic treatment approach, the rationale, and benefits for using this approach, and shares some...
2022-03-11
53 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Student's Perspective on Cultural Responsiveness and Gender Inclusivity
Guest: Alistair Trisorus - This conversational format explores how to support graduate students in the classroom and clinic with cultural responsiveness and gender-inclusive practices. Alistair begins by introducing terminology and ideas related to gender diversity. Next, they open up about their own gender and some of the daily struggles they face because of their identity. Next, narrowing the focus to the professional realm, Alistair discusses cultural humility, the related concept of cultural humility, and why they are important. Finally, Alistair reflects on their experience being a transgender student and student clinician in the field of speech-language pathology and explores...
2022-03-09
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Understanding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Guests: John Cavanagh and Dr. Arturo Taco, MD - This course features John Cavanagh and Dr. Arturo Taco, M.D. The definition, process, and effectiveness of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat depression, OCD, and other psychiatric disorders are discussed in a conversational format. The evolution of TMS and current applications to treat various conditions is discussed. Finally, research to use TMS to treat people with cognitive-communication, speech disorders, language disorders, and other neurologic conditions is explored.
2022-02-26
1h 02
Music On The Run
EP 54- Eric Gales
St. Paul chats with Eric Gales, one of the most exciting guitarists of our time. They chat music, patience, recovery and success https://bit/3a5Mm9h Produced by Davide Raso Video Editing by St. Paul Peterson Social Media by Mary Beth Stevens Running Time 40minutes PREVIOUS EPISODES: Season Three Mighty Soul Mates - https://apple.co/3BhkgEL Season Two Eric Leeds -https://apple.co/3D14blz Chad Jeffers and Scott Sheriff - https://apple.co/3n0UeQC Tommy Barbarella - https://apple.co/3Gi5642 Clet...
2022-02-15
39 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Treating Chronic Cough - Andrea H. Storie, M.Cl.Sc, CCC-SLP
Guests: Andrea H. Storie, M.Cl.Sc, CCC-SLP - This course features Andrea H. Storie, M.Cl.Sc, CCC-SLP, a voice and upper airway therapist specializing in managing chronic cough. This conversational format explores the differential diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough due to laryngeal pharyngeal reflux (LPR), post-viral illness, or hyper-reactive neural reflex. In addition, Andrea explores the benefits of nasal breathing for managing chronic cough and demonstrates manual therapy techniques to treat chronic cough. Case studies provide examples to apply concepts and strategies to clinical situations.
2022-02-09
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Thriving with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease - Mark and Kimberly Kohus
Guests: Mark and Kimberly Kohus - This course features Mark Kohus, a husband, father, and financial services professional thriving with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. In this conversational format, Mark shares his journey from learning the initial diagnosis through researching, navigating resources and interventions to advocating for himself and others who are thriving with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. Mark’s wife, Kimberly Kohus, also joins the conversation to discuss her role as a supportive partner and offer advice on best supporting a loved one with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease.
2022-02-09
1h 00
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Student Success with the NSSLHA
Guest: Gabrielle Howard, President-Elect of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) - This episode features Gabrielle Howard, President-Elect of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA). In this conversational format, Gabrielle describes her journey into a career in speech-language pathology and explores the challenges facing students today. In addition, Gabrielle discusses how diversification of speech-language pathology is essential to populations served by SLPs and why it is important to support a diverse population of graduate students.
2022-01-20
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Sustainable Volunteerism
Guest: Erin M. Mercer, MBA, MA, CCC-SLP - This course features Erin M. Mercer, MBA, MA, CCC-SLP. This conversational format explores sustainable volunteerism in a developing country as Erin describes her work as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) in Guyana. Erin tells the keys to project success in a developing country and offers advice for SLPs contemplating volunteer work abroad. She also discusses her perspective on prioritizing sustainability in volunteer projects across the globe.
2022-01-13
1h 00
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Culturally Responsive Practice
Guest: AC Goldberg, PhD, CCC-SLP - This course broadly describes the concept of intersectional cultural responsiveness for SLPs and the importance of engaging in culturally responsive practices. AC Goldberg (he/him) Ph.D., CCC-SLP takes listeners through scenarios in which bias and historical misrepresentation have led to increased healthcare and educational disparities. At the same time, he speaks practically to SLPs about a shift in their lens. AC broadens knowledge and understanding by defining relevant terms and discusses identifying and reducing bias in everyday practice.
2022-01-07
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Determining and Directing your Digital Drivers
Guest: Treva Graves, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience in healthcare, education, and private practice. In 2013, she pivoted from working with individuals with “disordered” communication into working with business professionals on normal communication techniques. Today, Treva brings her unique perspective on building your brand as a speech-language pathologist. She is the Founder & CEO of Bloom Personal Branding and is a sought-after speaker, career coach, and certified personal & digital brand strategist. Treva has authored two books, “The Style File” and “Get Noticed,” both focused on creating a powerful image and personal brand. She is a regular gues...
2021-12-23
59 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Developing Your Personal Brand
This episode features Treva Graves, MA, CCC-SLP, Certified Personal and Digital Brand Strategist, 360 Reach Certified Analyst, Certified Business Etiquette Trainer, Professional Speaker, and Author. This conversational format highlights the importance of creating a powerful personal brand and describes practical steps for the SLP. Treva shares the foundations for building an impactful digital presence, including creating compelling social media profiles. In addition, Treva explores the three elements of professional presence that the SLP needs to increase its effectiveness in the workplace.
2021-12-23
54 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Developing Voice Therapy Skills
Guest: Tor Spence, MRCSLT - This episode features Tor Spence, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, MRCSLT; MASLTIP MHCPC in the United Kingdom, based in Oxford, England. She explores how SLPs develop their voice therapy skills and the role of the supervisor in the process. In addition, Tor describes top tips for developing voice therapy skills and provides helpful resources for the developing voice therapist.
2021-12-16
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Keys to an Interdisciplinary Whole Health Approach to Treating Veterans with TBI
This episode features Laura Klug, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, and Amy Banks, PT DPT, NCS, CBIS, who work at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The conversational format describes an interdisciplinary team approach to TBI/Polytrauma. As the guests explore collaboration on goals, they provide examples of how they work as a team to focus on optimizing patient outcomes. Amy and Laura focus on the integration of the VA’s Whole Health approach in interdisciplinary TBI/Polytrauma care.
2021-12-09
59 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Keeping Options Open: Changing Directions & Starting a Private Practice
This episode features Hyunjoo Chung, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Hyunjoo shares her journey as an SLP working in various settings that led her to open a private practice as a part-time sole proprietor. She highlights resources and experiences that helped her open a small private practice as a part-time sole proprietor. She shares steps to open her practice, including navigating the ASHA website, resources from SLP entrepreneurs, U.S. small business administration, local business certificate regulations, and Medicare and commercial insurance systems. As an SLP born and raised in Korea, Hyunjoo also reflects on cultural considerations that influence...
2021-12-02
57 min
Music On The Run
EP52- Eric Leeds (The Family, Prince, Madhouse)
St. Paul chats with longtime collaborator and friend, saxophonist Eric Leeds (The Family, Prince, Madhouse). They chat about Prince, James Brown, George Clinton and their new project, Leeds/Peterson Music, aka LP Music https://bit.ly/3a5Mm9h Produced by Davide Raso Video Editing by St. Paul Peterson Social Media by Mary Beth Stevens Running Time 80 minutes PREVIOUS EPISODES: Season Two Eric Leeds -https://apple.co/3D14blz Chad Jeffers and Scot Sheriff - https://apple.co/3n0UeQC Tommy Barbarella - https://apple.co/3...
2021-11-30
1h 20
Keys for SLPs
Keys to NeuroAllies at Kean University
This episode features JoAnne Cascia, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, and Mahchid Namazi, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, who founded the NeuroAllies program at Kean University. They describe the evolution of the NeuroAllies program and provide details about the structure of the program. The course will conclude with their vision of the program's future and ideas for universities that want to create a similar program.
2021-11-29
1h 00
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Neurodiversity - Mahchid Namazi, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and JoAnne Cascia, Ed.D, CCC-SLP
This episode features Mahchid Namazi, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and JoAnne Cascia, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, as they explore neurodiversity and how it relates to the field of speech-language pathology. In this course, neurodiversity is defined, including the terminology used and the populations it applies. Also, strength-based assessment and intervention are discussed. Finally, we will review the benefits of the approach for neurodivergent individuals. The course will conclude with a brief outline of resources for further learning.
2021-11-24
58 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Supporting and Marketing an SLP Private Practice - Kate Izquierdo, MA, CCC-SLP
This episode features Kate Izquierdo, MA, SLP, and owner of LEI Administrative Solutions, LLC. Kate shares her journey in life and works as an SLP that led her to establish her own company, which provides customized administrative and marketing support to owners of speech-language pathology private practices across the United States. In addition, Kate explores resources and strategies that are key to administrative and marketing success for SLP private practices.
2021-11-22
56 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Understanding HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer - Alissa G. Yeargin, MSR, CCC-SLP
This episode features Alissa G. Yeargin, MSR, CCC-SLP, a specialist in the evaluation and treatment of adult and adolescent voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders, and rehabilitation of communication and swallowing for patients with head and neck cancer. HPV oropharyngeal cancers are most commonly seen in the tongue base and tonsils. Alissa discusses the rise of oropharyngeal cancers related to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). In addition, this episode discusses what HPV is, how it can be prevented, and the SLP’s role in evaluating and treating patients who have been diagnosed with oropharyngeal head and neck cancer.
2021-11-09
1h 05
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Building Rapport with Patients and Caregivers - Wilson Nice, MA, CCC-SLP
This episode features Wilson Nice, MA, CCC-SLP. Wilson describes how building rapport with patients and caregivers is a key to successful therapy across all settings. Wilson summarizes specific steps to focus therapy on patient-centered goals. This course demonstrates how perceptive rating scales used in evidence-based practice lead to optimal outcomes for the patient.
2021-11-08
52 min
Keys for SLPs
How to Help Those with Severe Apraxia SPEAK with the Teaching of Talking Method - Moshe Mark Ittleman, MS, CCC-SLP
This episode features Moshe Mark Ittleman, MS, CCC-SLP, as he discusses the evaluation and treatment of apraxia in children and adults. In addition, Mark explores the basic principles of the Teaching of Talking Method for Apraxia. Next, Mark highlights caregiver training by describing how parents, spouses, or care partners can easily understand and apply articulation principles. Next, he demonstrates how that knowledge is applied to sounds or phonemes of speech and teaching strategies. Finally, Mark describes various clinical methods and shortcuts to improve motor speech performance.
2021-11-07
59 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Person-Centered Memory Care Strategies - Lindsey Howard, MS, CCC-SLP
This episode features Lindsey Howard, MS, CCC-SLP. Lindsey’s vast experience working with adult and geriatric patients across settings and her journey with family members challenged with memory loss has led her to seek methods to make therapy more person-centered. First, she emphasizes the importance of an in-depth case history to develop a personalized care plan, family inclusion, and empowering the patient to help set goals. Next, she incorporates Allen Cognitive Level Staging tools to determine cognitive ability related to functional activities of daily living, with a goal to “age in place.” Finally, Lindsey explains how to develop therapeutic plans...
2021-11-04
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to a Team Approach to Support Social Emotional Development for Young Adults - Miriam Campbell, MA SLP-CCC, MSW
This episode features Miriam Campbell, MA SLP-CCC, MSW. Miriam explains the benefits of using a team approach to teach Social Emotional Learning and Social Skills. Her approach, called The Skills for Connection, focuses on the generalization of skills and visualization for integrating concepts and empowering individuals. Miriam emphasizes the HOW and WHY the Skill Constructs are used. This approach focuses on an RTI-style model as well as language, cognitive, and emotional skill development.
2021-11-01
59 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Stuttering with Confidence - Michael Wilson, DDS,
This episode, Keys to Stuttering with Confidence, features Michael Wilson, DDS, dentist, business owner, father of four, and founder of the Stutter with Confidence mentoring/coaching program and podcast. Michael describes his journey with stuttering and the evolution of the Stutter with Confidence program. This three-phase program approaches communication skills as a team sport to inspire confidence and courage to develop a new speaking mentality. Michael’s inspiring journey offers invaluable insight to speech-language pathologists who work with people who stutter.
2021-10-28
1h 03
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Voice Therapy and Presbyphonia - Sierra Corbin, MS.Ed, CCC-SLP
This episode features Sierra Corbin, MS. Ed, CCC-SLP, a private practice owner specializing in vocal therapy. Sierra reviews the basics of auditory-perceptual voice assessment and examines common voice disorders, including Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD), Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), and presbyphonia. Sierra discusses how to navigate working with voice therapy for generalist SLPs, how she develops her treatment plan, and how to manage with little diagnostic information or poor HEP adherence. She also describes presbyphonia treatment and outcomes.
2021-10-21
1h 02
Keys for SLPs
Keys to a Parent’s Journey - Katherine Leurck
This episode features Katherine Leurk, who explores her journey as a parent of three unique children with their special gifts. Katherine describes her evolution of understanding, accepting, and celebrating the special needs of her son Drew. She explores lessons learned through the transition of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood. Her insight into the challenges and triumphs of parenting provides insight helpful to therapists working with clients and caregivers of any age.
2021-10-14
1h 00
Keys for SLPs
Keys to the Clinician’s Guide to Breathwork: An Intro Course - Jennifer Vroom, MS, CCC-SLP
This course features Jennifer Vroom, MS, CCC-SLP and demonstrates how to use breathing techniques as a powerful tool for improving the mental and physical well-being of course participants as well as clients during therapy sessions. Jennifer explores the benefits of breathwork. She teaches three evidence-based breathing techniques and specific benefits, as she guides participants step by step through each technique.
2021-10-07
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Speech-Language Pathology - Kamica Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP
This episode, Keys to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Speech-Language Pathology features Kamica Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP. Kamica demonstrates why increased diversity is needed in the field of speech-language pathology. She summarizes ways SLPs can individually and collectively foster cultural competence and awareness. Kamica discusses a variety of activities, practices, and strategies that promote cultural awareness among speech-language pathologists to better serve clients and their families.
2021-09-27
1h 12
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Self-Care with Jessi Andricks, M,S CCC-SLP, E-RYT 200hr, Integrative Health Coach
This episode features Jessi Andricks, M,S CCC-SLP, E-RYT 200hr, Integrative Health Coach. She defines the topic of self-care as it relates to speech-language pathologists. Jessi draws on her experience as an SLP, certified yoga teacher, and health coach to illustrate self-care as a stress management tool to help SLPs reduce and manage the stress of balancing the demands of work and life. This course highlights self-care styles, practices and strategies.
2021-09-01
58 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Telepractice with Genevieve Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP
Keys to Telepractice features Genevieve Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP and is dedicated to Bill Connors, MA, CCC-SLP, a pioneer and teacher in the delivery of services to adults via telepractice. Bill specialized in teletherapy to help motivated adults overcome the challenges of apraxia and aphasia. Genevieve describes how the field of speech-language pathology continues to learn countless lessons from Bill's vast experience of day in and day out telepractice. This course provides a summary of the evolution of telepractice, current evidence-based practice and state licensure laws for the SLP who seeks to improve their telepractice delivery model.
2021-08-26
1h 04
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Mindfulness and Meditation for SLPs - Jennifer Vroom, MS, CCC-SLP
Jennifer Vroom, MS, CCC-SLP will discuss how stress, anxiety, and social isolation negatively impact us and how the use of mindfulness and meditation strategies can help. Participants will gain a better understanding of how our brain is positively changed through the implementation of these practices and why these are specifically relevant to Speech Language Pathologists both personally and professionally. Jennifer will offer some practical mindfulness strategies that can be easily incorporated which have positive neurological benefits. Finally, key factors to consider before introducing such techniques into SLP therapy sessions will be discussed.
2021-08-19
1h 07
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Executive Function: Navigating High School and College in a Virtual World - Kimberly Levin, MS, CCC-SLP
Kimberly Shore Levin MS, CCC-SLP explores executive function challenges facing adolescents and young people today in a virtual and hybrid academic world. Kim clearly describes the twelve executive functions and their importance in the academic setting. She illustrates how speech-language pathologists have prerequisite skills and experience to play a key role on a mental healthcare team working with students in high school and college who exhibit executive dysfunction. This course highlights the importance of advocating for speech-language pathology services for young people with executive dysfunction.
2021-08-17
54 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Promoting Career Readiness and "Life Support" for High School Students and Young Adults - Phyllis Scott, MS, CCC-SLP
Guest: Phyllis Scott, MS, CCC-SLP - Phyllis Scott, MS, CCC-SLP discusses how individuals with mild to moderate language impairment and emotional regulation deficits face employment challenges linked to an inability to deal with the emotional demands of the workplace, postsecondary settings, home, and community. She explores the complexity of challenges, impact on quality of life, graduation rates and incarceration. Case study examples demonstrate the need for speech-language pathology intervention to focus on communication skills needed to transition to adulthood. Phyllis describes “life support” that SLPs can incorporate into therapy goals as well as collaboration with other professionals to help prep...
2021-08-12
57 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys to Working with Adults with Down Syndrome: Part 2 - Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP
Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP - This course is Part II of a two episode series. This course dives deeper into therapeutic interventions for those with Down Syndrome. Jennifer Gray explores the need to target functional skills that foster independence. Jennifer identifies signs of regression as well as prevention and treatment. Case studies highlight positive outcomes of speech-language intervention.
2021-08-10
1h 01
Keys for SLPs
Part I: Keys to Working with Adults with Down Syndrome
Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP - This course is Part I of a two-episode series. This course will describe the unique needs of clients with Down syndrome as they progress into adulthood. Participants will explore the need for continued speech language pathology intervention throughout adulthood. Topics will include speech clarity, comprehensibility, facilitation of social communication, specific treatment targets, communication to foster independent living, and resources to help the clinician serve clients with Down syndrome throughout the lifespan.
2021-08-05
59 min
Keys for SLPs
Keys for SLPs Who Have Said, "I Should Write A Book!" - Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP
Guest: Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP - Have you ever thought about writing a book? This LIVE episode explores the process of taking an idea from the “I should write a book” to “Let’s celebrate, my book is on the shelves!” Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP shares her experience conceptualizing, writing, editing and publishing her book, But My Speech Is Fine. Lauren provides tips for the SLP who would like to write their own book related to speech-language pathology. She outlines HIPAA compliancy required for book writing. Lauren explains how a book can be used to advocate for the field of speech...
2021-08-04
1h 07
Keys for SLPs
Advocating for the Field of Speech-Language Pathology: Our Turn to Talk
Guest: Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode will focus on advocating for the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Lauren Hermann, MS, CCCC-SLP takes you on her journey from speech-language pathologist to advocate to author. She explores why the field of speech-language pathology is sometimes referred to jokingly as “the world’s best-kept secret,” and why many people aren’t aware of the full scope of practice. Lauren discusses ways SLPs can improve public understanding of the profession and collaborate with other disciplines. She shares advocacy success stories and provides practical advocacy ideas that the listener can use in their communit...
2021-06-22
1h 02
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast
Unified Sports Programs Promote Community and Inclusion
Mary Beth McMahon, President and CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts, joined Parenting Impossible with Host Annette Hines to discuss the transition to virtual activities and society’s perspective on people with disabilities. When COVID-19 forced Mary Beth to move the organization’s events and summer games online, she knew she would need to keep the events engaging and inclusive. One of the biggest ways that she has pivoted during this time is by continuing to promote the Special Olympics program known as Unified Champion Schools. This “unified sports” program is open for students of any ability to join a un...
2020-10-29
41 min
Classroom Q and A
Creating Positive Relationships with Students: Do This, Not That
In this segment, we discuss the importance of building meaningful relationships with your students and knowing where to draw the line. @larryferlazzo @Mrs_C_Hines @MBethNicklaus @DrYemiS @Bamradionetwork Jacki Glasper has a 14-year background in education, with a majority of that time as a special educator for students that have mild/moderate disabilities as well as a training specialist. Candace Hines is an Elementary Educator and a Regional Presenter, training teachers across various districts in Tennessee. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD, is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and...
2019-09-08
10 min