Keys for SLPs

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.

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.

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.

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 influenced their clinical approaches.

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, and charitable initiatives within their communities by applying interprofessional education and collaborative practices to concussion management.

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 therapists and teachers.

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.

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.

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 of courses are researched based and is effective in increasing the overall implementation of professional skills critical for a successful SLP career.This conversational format explores the professional skills that SLPs need for building their personal, clinical, and career foundations, thereby optimizing their success from the beginning of their practice.

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 life for the individuals and their families.

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 preliminary pre- and post-therapy data outcomes measures.

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 ways in which professors and clinical supervisors can support their students of all genders to promote a more inclusive environment in the clinic and classroom.

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****Guests: John Cavanagh and Dr. Arturo Taco, MDThis 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 its current applications for treating various conditions are discussed. Finally, research on using TMS to treat people with cognitive-communication, speech, and language disorders, as well as other neurologic conditions, is explored.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 guest on KELO-Land Living, a lifestyle TV show on CBS. She shares her expertise on image, communication skills, and etiquette with a large audience of followers.

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.

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.

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.

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 therapeutic effectiveness. Hyunjoo discusses observations of linguistic and cultural diversity not only in communities but also within the same family. She describes her work as a clinician to create the most effective cultural context for clients to feel comfortable and functionally engaged in therapeutic activities through in-home therapy and hybrid options of the clinic, in-home, and teletherapy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to enable clients to regain some control and empower caregivers to find new ways to reconnect with the person with memory loss.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 prepare students for expectations beyond high school.

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.

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.

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-language pathology.

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 community and workplace.