Keys for SLPs

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 is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

This episode features Jessi Andricks, MS, 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 work and life demands. This course highlights self-care styles, practices, and strategies.

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

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 telepractice services to adults. 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 with 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.

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

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 brains are positively changed through the implementation of these practices and why these practices are specifically relevant to Speech-Language Pathologists, both personally and professionally. Jennifer will offer practical mindfulness strategies that can be easily incorporated and 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.

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

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 SLPs who would like to write their own book on speech-language pathology. She outlines HIPAA compliance required for book writing. Lauren explains how a book can be used to advocate for the field of speech-language pathology.

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode will focus on advocating for the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-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 jokingly referred to as “the world’s best-kept secret,” and why many people aren’t aware of its 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.