Keys for SLPs

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, 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 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.