Keys for SLPs

***Originally aired: 5/9/2022***

Guests: Laura Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS and Anna Zolkowski, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS

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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.

About the Guests:

In 2012, after earning Laura Morgan's master’s degree in Speech-language Pathology from the University of Tennessee, Laura started her clinical fellowship in Frederick, Maryland. Halfway through the fellowship, Laura was a buckled passenger in a serious motor vehicle accident. She sustained a moderate-severe brain injury in the accident, but as a result of the long rehab process, she gained a unique perspective on the head injury in the field of Speech Pathology. Laura has shared her clinical reflections from being both a provider and a recipient of this discipline in articles and dozens of multimedia presentations. Laura restarted and completed her clinical fellowship at Head Injury Rehabilitation and Referral Services in Rockville, MD while earning a brain injury specialist certification. Laura loves working with individuals and leading groups at HIRRS, desiring to inspire and assist others in discovering hope after brain injury.

Anna Zolkowski is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist at Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockville, MD. She is also a co-facilitator of the Brain Injury Support Group of Rockville. Anna has joined Laura in various past presentations and was her co-author on a 2015 article published in the ASHA Leader. Anna completed an undergraduate degree in psychology from Haverford College in 2007 and a Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Maryland in 2012. Anna’s experience as a friend during Laura’s recovery has led to a passion for person-centered care and patient autonomy.

Guest: Marie Ireland, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL

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In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby brings on the distinguished Dr. Marie Ireland to discuss the nine major tensions faced by school-based Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). Dr. Ireland shares her extensive journey from a school-based SLP to earning her PhD and provides valuable insights into navigating challenges in the field. The episode delves into the importance of understanding the law (IDEA), the need for accurate documentation of educational impact, and how to effectively collaborate with general education through strategies like MTSS and RTI. Additionally, Dr. Ireland emphasizes the significance of advocating for oneself and professional expertise without apology. This episode is packed with practical strategies and solutions that will leave you feeling informed and empowered.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

01:01 Guest Introduction: Dr. Marie Ireland

01:06 Dr. Ireland's Journey in Speech-Language Pathology

01:56 The Impact of Research and Collaboration

04:00 Understanding CHAT: Cultural and Historical Activity Theory

07:09 Exploring the Nine Major Tensions

11:58 Balancing Help and Legal Requirements

14:48 The Role of SLPs in Schools vs. Private Practice

17:52 Advocacy and Professional Identity

23:13 Addressing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

26:37 Understanding Disabilities vs. Differences

27:32 Empowering SLPs: Advocacy and Conflict Resolution

33:22 The Importance of Data and Legal Knowledge

36:11 Building Relationships with General Education

50:52 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps

About the Guest: Marie Ireland, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL is a Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language (BCS-CL). She has served as ASHA’s Vice President of SLP Practice (2018-2020) and on the executive board of the State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council. Her areas of interest include child language, evidence-based assessment, and dynamic assessment. She received an editor’s award in 2013 and 2021 for articles on evidence-based practice in the schools and has published works on SLP practice in the schools.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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