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In this week's episode we are joined by Jill d'Braunstein, an experienced SLP passionate about supervision. Jill walks us through different components of ASHA requirements and highlights the importance of relationship building through the supervision process.

Learning Outcomes

Describe ASHA requirements and the role of the SLP Supervisor/Mentor.

Identify at least 2 common areas new graduates need additional guidance.

Describe the importance of using a needs-based approach to increase the success of your CF’s experience.

Resources:

Clinical Fellowship Skills Inventory

ASHA RESOURCES: A Guide to the ASHA Clinical Fellowship Experience

ASHA RESOURCES: Template for Tracking Supervisory Activities

​ASHA RESOURCES: Supervision Requirements for Clinical Educators and Clinical Fellowship Mentors

ASHA RESOURCES: 2020 Clinical Fellowship Skills Inventory

Disclosures:

Jill D’Braunstein’s financial disclosures: Jill is the owner of a private practice and JDB Speech a Teachers pay Teachers store. Jill D’Braunstein has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

15 minutes: Review ASHA requirements and the role of the SLP Supervisor/Mentor

15 minutes: Descriptions of common areas new graduates need additional guidance

10 minutes: Descriptions of the importance of using a needs-based approach to increase the success of your CF’s experience

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

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Episode Summary

It’s cozy on your private SLP island, but sometimes, you just gotta’ visit some neighboring islands to get the job done. This week’s episode with SLP-turned-cognitive-processing nerd, Tera Sumpter, invites you to leave Speech Island (figuratively and literally) and take an excursion to Brain Boss island so that you can help your clients learn the speech and language skills they (and you) strive for. Tune in to learn about a cognitive practice model that aims to improve client and student learning outcomes by developing and using the power of executive functioning - the foundation of all learning. You’ll explore many of the sub-skills involved in overall executive functioning and learn strategies to improve your client’s error awareness and therefore, your client’s success.. This one is super engaging, so you won’t need your Suduko or snacks, but Tera might try to sit in your auditory lap as she pours out this intervention gold that is bound to blow your mind as it did mine! Bon voyage!

Learning Outcomes

Define executive functioning and describe its relationship to learning

Define the Cognitive Processes Model and how it relates to speech and language pathology.

Identify at least two strategies for supporting executive functioning in speech and language therapy

References

Barkley, R. A. (2020). Executive functions: What they are, how they work,and why they evolved. Guilford.

Eagleman, D. (2021). Livewired. Anchor Canada.

Mccloskey, G., Perkins, L. A., & Divner, B. V. (2008). Interventions for Executive Function Difficulties. Assessment and Intervention for Executive Function Difficulties, 177-231. doi:10.4324/9780203893753-9

Sumpter, T. (2021). The seeds of learning: A cognitive processing model for speech, language, literacy and executive functioning. ELH PublisHing.

Online Resources

The Seeds of Learning Online Community

Speaker Disclosures:

Tera Sumpter financial disclosures: Tera receives royalties from ELH Publishing for her book, The Seeds of Learning: A Cognitive Processing Model for Speech, Language, Literacy and Executive Functioning. She is also the owner of a private practice Seeds of Learning, LLC. Tera Sumpter non-financial disclosures: Tera does not have any non-financial relationships to disclose.

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Course Disclosure - Course Content

This course will focus on the Cognitive Processes model. As this model is unique, the majority of this course will focus on and cover information that pertains to this model.

Course Disclosure - Financial and In-Kind

Funding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Vooks.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

25 minutes: Descriptions of executive functioning and describe its relationship to learning

15 minutes: Descriptions of Cognitive Processes Model and how it relates to speech and language pathology.

10 minutes: Descriptions of strategies for supporting executive functioning in speech and language therapy

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

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2022 is here…

How is that possible? Does anyone else still feel like it’s the fall of 2019? The last year has flown by, but we are geared up for some really exciting stuff in 2022… And we are starting the year off with some of our favorite topics. We have a few surprises in store too.

January 3rd, 2022

Podcast Course: The Critical Importance of Executive Functioning with Tera Sumpter. Offered for .1 ASHA CEU.

This episode with SLP-turned-cognitive-processing nerd, Tera Sumpter, invites you to leave Speech Island (figuratively and literally) and take an excursion to Brain Boss island so that you can help your clients learn the speech and language skills they (and you) strive for. Tune in to learn about a cognitive practice model that aims to improve client and student learning outcomes by developing and using the power of executive functioning - the foundation of all learning.

Register here

January 7th, 2022

Call for Papers Opens!

Would you like to come onto the show and present with us? Do you have something to teach your community? Our Call for Papers opens January 7th and we would love to read your submission. Our call for papers is analogue to a traditional conference. Your submission are reviewed by us in conjunction with our advisory board to create as close to a peer review process as possible. We accept submission across all topics related to the scope of speech and language pathology. We accept submissions that are rooted in EBP and give our listeners clinical takeaways that help them become better clinicians. We love topics that make us think or look at a problem through a different lense. To be accepted the presentation must include:

3 clear learning objectives

principles of evidence-based practice with emphasis on clinical application and / or relevance?

opportunities for listeners to extend their self-directed learning?

align with previously identified learning needs of our audience

To submit your proposal you will need to submit:

your name or the authors names

topic

proposed title

abstract

learning objectives

at least 3 relevant references

bio

relevant financial and non-financial relationships

Submit your proposal here

January 10th, 2022

Podcast Course: Contribute to your field: Supervise a Clinical Fellow

In this episode, our expert guest, Jill D’Braunstein, walks us through what it means to supervise a clinical fellow, and how participating in a CF experience is a major contribution to our field. This course is registered with ASHA under Supervision and can count towards your Supervision requirement.

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January 19th, 2022

Registration Opens with Early Bird Pricing: SLP Live Conference

We are so excited to announce that we are co-hosting a conference this year with Tassel, a speech pathology e-learning company. Tassel has hosted this conference before, and many of you have probably heard of it or attended it under the name SLP Live or SLP Connect. We are super excited about this. Follow our social media channels or subscribe to our email list to stay up to date on speakers, giveaways, vendor hall information, and more.

January 20th, 2022

Live Webinar: Introduction to Special Education Law

We are thrilled to welcome Danielle Green, Esq. for a live webinar to discuss all things special education law. This course is geared towards the school-based SLP who is interested in learning more about requirements under IDEA. Registration for this course is now open and seats are limited. This course is included in our Superfan Subscription.

Register Here

January 24th, 2022

Podcast Course: Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Nancy Kaufman

We had the pleasure of interviewing a speechie household name - Nancy Kaufman. Nancy joined us for an interview about all things motor speech. She walked us through her perspectives on childhood apraxia of speech that she has gained over years of experience.

Register Here.

January 31st, 2022

Podcast Course: AAC Evaluation Basics Part 3: Documentation and Funding.

This is the audio that came out of our first live podcast recording last spring! Join us for an hour and a half review of documentation and funding as it relates to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluations. We talk about data collection, how data relates to results and recommendations, and ethical considerations throughout the evaluation and funding process.

Register Here

What’s Next?

Stay tuned for more great stuff in the next few months, including a few big things we’ve been working on, including a free course in the first few weeks of January related to goal writing and progress monitoring. We are also opening our SLP Masterclass on goal writing and progress monitoring for the second in April and early bird pricing for that starts in February too. If you aren’t on the waitlist, we highly recommend signing up to make sure you get a spot! Lots of great stuff to come - can’t wait to share it with you all!

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SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!

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Episode Summary

Critical thinking and collaboration are essential in our field as a whole, but perhaps even more so when life itself is at stake. In this week’s episode with Sara Penrod, you’ll learn just how essential these constructs are in the daily work of an ICU SLP. Sara is a career-long medical SLP who has gained a tremendous level of super power in the critical care arena through her dedication to transdisciplinary, continuing education and fearless on-the-job training. If you're a med SLP looking to add to your own critical care toolbox, this episode has thought-provoking and practice-changing info to help you assess, support, counsel, and collaborate like a boss for your most vulnerable patients. If you’re more of a looky-loo, curious about what the ICU SLP actually does that medical staff couldn’t do on their own, come on in! You’ll learn more than you expect and likely leave as I did, pleasantly surprised by just how much value a knowledgeable SLP can bring to a critical care team. This is a true, whole-body, whole-patient episode with lots of big words and even bigger ideas, including some shout outs to the power of a positive partnership with nurses- in many ways, the life-blood of the critical care unit and the thread that connects the intimate needs of the patient to the rest of the team.

Course Accommodations

The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

Identify ways the SLP can address speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in the ICU. 

List the reasons for obtaining and synthesizing the most up to date medical information before seeing a patient in the ICU. 

List factors that can contribute to success in therapy or confound SLP-specific diagnoses.

References

Ashford, J. R. (2005, March). Pneumonia: Factors Beyond Aspiration. Perspectives in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia), 14, 10-16.

Other Resources

Podcast: Three Roles of the SLP in the ICU w/ Brooke Richardson, SLP

Fellowship: Johns Hopkins ICU Fellowship by application

ASHA: A Day in the Life of an Acute Care SLP

Article: The role of speech and language therapy in critical care by Jackie McRae from St Geogre’s University Hospitals in

London, UK

Membership: MedSLP with Theresa Richard, SLP

Membership: Dysphagia Research Society (DRS)

Speaker Disclosures:

Sara Penrod financial relationships: Sara is employed full time in an ICU setting. non-financial disclosures: Sara does not have any financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Course Disclosure - Financial and In-Kind

Funding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Medtravelers.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

25 minutes: Descriptions of ways the SLP can address speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in the ICU

15 minutes: Descriptions of reasons for obtaining and synthesizing the most up to date medical information before seeing a patient in the ICU

10 minutes: Descriptions of factors that can contribute to success in therapy or confound SLP-specific diagnoses.

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

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SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected] anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:

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Episode Summary

Does the daunting task of delivering AAC services in your district have you “all up in a wad”?. Un-wad, keep calm, and tune in this week as a dynamic AAC-SLP leader, Vicki Clarke, walks us through the process of acknowledging and breaking down access and opportunity barriers to AAC service delivery in the school setting. Vicki offers a great combination of straight talk, humor, and expert guidance to help you and your team widen your focus to all stakeholders and environments so that you may offer wrap-around style services that extend beyond the shiny promises of the AAC tech alone. Learn about who to talk to and what to say as your entire school works together to adjust knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the sake of student success. Don’t work in the schools? You’ll still learn volumes from Vicki’s decades of experience putting frameworks and support programs in place that help educators, therapists, parents and other partners gain the positive perspective and confidence they need to help the most complex of communicators.

Learn more about Vicki here.

Course Accommodations

The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

Listeners will be able to identify the 2 primary categories of barriers to AAC implementation in schools as defined by Beukelman & Mirenda’s Participation Model

Listeners will be able to Identify 3 specific barriers faced in their setting. 

Listeners will be able to Identify 3 solutions to explore to address barriers present in their setting

References

Beukelman, D. R., & Mirenda, P. (2013). Augmentative and alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs. Paul H. Brookes.

Heath, C., & Heath, D. (2010). Made to stick: Why some ideas survive and others die. Random House.

Kent-Walsh, J., & Mcnaughton, D. (2005). Communication Partner Instruction in AAC: Present Practices and Future Directions. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21(3), 195-204. doi:10.1080/07434610400006646

Senner, J. E., & Baud, M. R. (2016). The Use of an Eight-Step Instructional Model to Train School Staff in Partner-Augmented Input. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 38(2), 89-95. doi:10.1177/1525740116651251

Soto, G. (1997). Special education teacher attitudes toward AAC: Preliminary survey. Augmentative and Alternative Communication,13(3), 186-197. doi:10.1080/07434619712331278008

Online Resources

Praactical AAC: https://praacticalaac.org/

The SETT Framework by Dr. Joy Zabala: https://www.joyzabala.com/

Speaker Disclosures:

Vicki Clarke financial disclosures: Vicki is a co-owner of Dynamic Therapy Associates and DTA Schools, AACchicks AT Teachers Pay Teacher, Xceptional Education Leader, and is a paid speaker at state and national venues. Vicki Clarke non-financial disclosures: Vicki has non-financial working relationships with SGD manufacturers, AAC app developers and materials developers for students with special needs including News-2-You, Tobii Dynavox, PRC Saltillo, Control Bionics, Forbes Rehab Services, Ablenet, Eye Tech and AhVAZ. Vicki consults pro bono for various speech generating device manufactures, app developers (educational, AAC and speech pathology related).

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Course Disclosure - Financial and In-Kind

Funding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Medtravelers.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

25 minutes: Descriptions of primary categories of barriers to AAC implementation in schools as defined by Beukelman & Mirenda’s Participation Model

15 minutes: Descriptions of barriers faced in their setting

10 minutes: Descriptions of solutions to explore to address barriers present in their setting

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

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SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected] anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:

Follow us on instagram

Follow us on facebook

We are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!

Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .1 ASHA CEU here

Update: This episode was recorded about 6 months before it was released. In that time several resources become available that we wanted to include as part of the show notes and resource list. This is a great example of how quickly resources can change and how important it is for us as clinicians to shift our thinking and stay on top of newly published work and resources! The updated resources are as follows:

There is now a published voice questionnaire for non-binary folx:

Shefcik, G., Tsai, P. (2021). Voice-related experience of nonbinary individuals (VENI) development and validity. Journal of Voice, published online 01/28/21. DOI: :https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.12.037

The Trans Voice Initiative is an organization that seeks to open the gates for intersectional trans leadership in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, and ultimately drastically improve the quality of care to the transgender community. You can learn more about their work at www.transvoiceinitiative.com or on social media channels at @transvoiceinitiative.

Transplaining has launched a 3 graduate credit course in partnership with Fitchburg State University on Intersectional Cultural Responsiveness in Speech and Language Pathology. It’s being offered for for 3 graduate level credits and ! That's an automatic ACE award! You can find more information on transplaining.info. There is also a new site that our episode guest, AC Goldberg, Ph. D., CCC-SLP, is developing for this work, thecreditsinstitute.com. CREDIT stands for Culturally Responsive Education Diversity & Inclusion Training.

Episode Summary

The voice is like a fingerprint-a source of identity and an instrument used for not just communication, but connection. For some, this fingerprint does not align with other elements of their identity, motivating them to take on the hard work of forming new voice “habits” to reach their goals. In this episode, SLP’s Barb Worth and AC Goldberg return to the podcast to share their perspective on how best to support individuals who are seeking gender aligning voice intervention. Tune in to explore tangible and compassionate evaluation and intervention strategies that are client-centered, culturally competent, and evidence-based. You’ll get a refresher on the larynx and the vocal process, as well as some helpful reminders on the importance of helping clients reach their goals, not yours, or those of society at large.

Learn more about AC and Barb here.

Course Accommodations

The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

Identify at least two steps you can take towards cultural and clinical competency in the area of gender-affirming voice and communication training. 

Describe at least two components of a gender-affirming voice and communication evaluation.

Describe at least three potential therapy targets areas for a client receiving gender-affirming voice and communication training.

References: 

Adler, R. (2017). The SLP as counselor for the transgender client. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(10), 92–101. https://doi.org/10.1044/persp2.SIG10.92

Adler, R., Hirsch, S., & Pickering, J. (Eds.). (2018). Voice and communication therapy for the transgender/gender diverse client: A comprehensive clinical guide (3rd ed.). San Diego, CA: Plural.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2016). Code of ethics [Ethics]. Retrieved from www.asha.org/policy/

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2017). Issues in ethics: Cultural and linguistic competence. Retrieved from www.asha.org/Practice/ethics/Cultural-and-Linguistic-Competence/

Carew, L., Dacakis, G., & Oates, J. (2007). The effectiveness of oral resonance therapy on the perception of femininity of voice in male-to-female transsexuals. Journal of Voice, 21,591–603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2006.05.005

Dacakis, G., Davies, S. The Transwomen Voice Questionnaire (Formerly TVQ MTF) ). (2012) Retrieved from: http://www.shelaghdavies.com/questionnaire/

Dacakis, G., Davies, S., Oates, J. M., Douglas, J. M., & Johnston, J. R. (2013). Development and preliminary evaluation of the Transsexual Voice Questionnaire for male-to-female transsexuals. Journal of Voice, 27, 312–320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2012.11.005

Dacakis, G., Oates, J. M., & Douglas, J. M. (2017b). Further evidence of the construct validity of the Transsexual Voice Questionnaire (TVQMtF) using principal components analysis. Journal of Voice, 31, 142–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2016.07.001

Davies, S. (2017). The evidence behind the practice: A review of WPATH suggested guidelines in transgender voice and communication. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(10), 64–73. https://doi.org/10.1044/persp2.SIG10.64

Davies, S., Papp, V., & Antoni, C. (2015). Voice and communication for gender nonconforming individuals: Giving voice to the person inside. International Journal of Transgenderism, 1, 117–159. https://doi.org/10.1080/15532739.2015.1075931

Gender Spectrum Voice and Communication (Private Facebook Group) 2021 

Goldberg, AC., (2019). Our transgender language choices make all the differences The ASHA Leader, 24(4). .https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.FMP.24042019.6

Hancock, A. B., & Garabedian, L. M. (2013). Transgender voice and communication treatment: A retrospective chart review of 25 cases. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 45, 313–324. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-6984.2012.00185.x

Hirsch, S. (2017). Combining voice, speech science and art approaches to resonant challenges in transgender voice and communication training. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(10), 74–82. https://doi.org/10.1044/persp2.SIG10.74

Mills, M., Stoneham, G. (2017). The voice book for trans and non-binary people. London: Jessica Kingsley. 

World Professional Association for Transgender Health. (2011). Standards of care for the health of transsexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming people (7th version). Retrieved from https://www.wpath.org/media/cms/Documents/

Web%20Transfer/SOC/Standards%20of%20Care%20V7%20-%202011%20WPATH.pdf 

Disclosures:

AC Goldberg financial disclosures: AC is employed full time as an speech pathologist working primarily in gender voice modifcation and is the founder and co-owner of transplaining.info AC Goldberg non-financial disclosures: AC is a person of transgender experience, which gives me (him) personal perspective.

Barb Worth financial disclosures: Barb is a Clinical and Academic Instructor

Communication Sciences and Disorders at Emerson College. She instructs students in the delivery of voice services to all populations. Barb Worth non-financial disclosures: Barb has a decade of experience working with the TGNC population.

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

25 minutes: Review steps you can take towards cultural and clinical competency in the area of gender-affirming voice and communication training

15 minutes: Descriptions of components of a gender-affirming voice and communication evaluation

10 minutes: Descriptions of potential therapy targets areas for a client receiving gender-affirming voice and communication training

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. ...

Tis the season…

It’s the season… the season of holidays, family, sweets, some (hopefully) time off of work, the sun going down way too early…. oh and cramming for CEUs before the deadline of 12/31! We hope many of you got a chance to participate in our SLP Nerdcast Sale Extravaganza that started on Black Friday. If you missed it, no worries, the Sale Extravaganza is on until 9:00 AM EST on Friday December 3rd. Every day at 9:00 AM we spin a wheel - yes, it’s an actual wheel - to pick the deal of the day. The deal is available for 24 hours - we hope it helps everyone cram in the CEUs they need before the year comes to an end!

We have some good stuff in store this month! Check it out:

December 9th, 2021

Live Webinar: Time Saving Tips for SLPs: Technology to Manage Your Workload. Offered for .1 ASHA CEU.

Our guest, Michelle Boisvert, will join us to review the top six most time-consuming workload responsibilities for school-based SLPs and provide time-saving tips to help reduce workload management. There will be a focus on strategies to prioritize technology and discussions of the software, collaborative platforms, websites, and apps currently in the market. This workshop will help SLP's of all levels understand technology as it will contain real-world applications and experiences. Register here.

December 13th, 2021

Podcast Course: Optimizing AAC Implementation in Schools: Barriers and Solutions.

In this episode, our expert guest, Vicki Clarke, walks us through the process of acknowledging and breaking down access and opportunity barriers to AAC service delivery in the school setting. Vicki offers a great combination of straight talk, humor, and expert guidance to help you and your team widen your focus to all stakeholders and environments to offer wrap-around style services that extend beyond the shiny promises of the AAC tech alone. Pre-order here.

December 20th, 2021

Podcast Course: A Day in the ICU with Sara Penrod.

In this episode, our expert guest Sara Penrod, who is a career-long medical SLP, walks us through thought-provoking and practice-changing info related to working in an intensive care unit. This is a true, whole-body, whole-patient episode with lots of big words and even bigger ideas, including some shout outs to the power of a positive partnership with nurses- in many ways, the life-blood of the critical care unit and the thread that connects the intimate needs of the patient to the rest of the team. Pre-register here.

What’s Next?

We everyone enjoys the holiday season and has a safe and Happy New Year! We have a lot of great stuff coming in the beginning of the new year, including two really great live webinars. The first is TOTALLY FREE - we are hosting a completely free live webinar on goal writing and progress monitoring in speech and language pathology. It will be offered for .1 ASHA CEUs - free to attend, and free ASHA CEU processing. Just because. The second is really exciting - we are welcoming an attorney to discuss the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the SLP. There are waitlists for both of these webinars on our website and you will be able to register soon. Our podcast course lineup for January is stellar too, including topics on executive functioning, supervision, and childhood apraxia of speech. Stay tuned for more info, follow us on our social media channels or subscribe to our email list for the most up to date information. As always, if you feel so included please leave us a review in your podcast player it would mean a ton to us - Thanks so much for listening!

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Episode Summary

There’s a bear in the hallway outside the break room. I know, highly unlikely for most of you, but stick with me. This is a legit bear, and he’s hungry. What do you do? Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn? Your past experiences will likely shape your response to this incredibly terrifying albeit highly unlikely situation, and that is what this week’s episode is all about. In this episode, Nicole Moore and Dr. Ali Arena joined Kate and Amy on the couch to have a real discussion about the impacts of trauma on our students and clients with communication challenges. This duo brings a unique collage of perspectives, merging the field of trauma counseling with communication and social support to help us understand where trauma can pop up for our clients and what we should and shouldn’t be doing about it as holistic care providers and trusted confidants. Tune in to learn about the impacts of “little T’s” and “big T’s” on executive functioning, and find out how you can be a better observer and listener to identify signs of trauma and to develop a plan for supporting potential impacts in your sessions. There’s fun brain stuff for Amy, soap boxes for Kate, and all jokes aside, a mindful and realistic look at a very important topic that anyone working with human beings should be aware of.

Learn more about Ali and Nicole here.

Course Accommodations

The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

Define both Big T & Little T trauma

Learn social and emotional tactics to address trauma

Signs to be aware of when working with both kids and adults 

References:

Harris, R. (2008). The Happiness Trap: How to stop struggling and start living. Boston, MA: Trumpeter.

Online Resources:

The Center Method

Headspace: www.headspace.com

Stop, Breathe, & Think: (for guided meditations): www.stopbreathethink.com 

Stop, Breathe, & Think Kids: https://www.stopbreathethink.com/kids/

Calm: www.calm.com

Ten Percent Happier: www.tenpercent.com

Timeless: www.timeless-meditation.us

Insight Timer: www.insighttimer.com

Breath+: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-simple-breath-trainer/id1106998959

Disclosures:

Dr. Ali Arena Financial Disclosures: is the owner or Ali Arena Communications. Dr. Ali Arena non-financial disclosures: Dr. Arena is a member of ASHA and licensed speech and language pathologist and board certified behavior analyst 

Nicole Moore Financial Disclosures: is the owner of The Center Method.  Nicole Moore non-financial disclosures: psychotherapist and licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma specialist and trauma related disorders

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

25 minutes: Review of the definition of Bit T and Little T

15 minutes: Descriptions of social and emotional tactics to address trauma

10 minutes: Descriptions of working with both kids and adults who experience trauma

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

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Episode Summary

Hey SLP’s! Don’t be distracted by the shiny AAC penny! It’s all about language therapy and you’ve got this! This week, we welcome back Dr. Cathy Binger and Dr. Jennifer Kent-Walsh to share their pearls of wisdom around using typical language development to guide AAC practice. Tune in to focus on “the big C in AAC” as Dr. Binger and Dr. Kent-Walsh urge us to focus on language rather than technology as we support complex communicators to achieve their full communicative potential and give them access to the building blocks of language that they deserve. You’ll learn how to start off right with goals and objectives that hold language and communication at the center, you’ll hear all about the importance of getting a good grasp on receptive language using a variety of tools, and you’ll round out the hour learning how to use these starting points to develop a solid AAC intervention plan using what you already know about-pragmatics, semantics, and syntax. This is a passionate episode that emphasizes progress over perfection and acknowledges the messiness of learning language for all young communicators, not just those with complex needs.

Learn more about Cathy Binger and Jennifer Kent-Walsh here.

Course Accommodations

The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

Discuss the importance of applying a developmental model to aided AAC language learning. 

List the language domains that should be considered when providing AAC language intervention.

Describe evidence that supports an early focus on semantic and grammatical development for preliterate children who use aided AAC.

References

Binger, C., Kent-Walsh, J., & King, M. (2017). Dynamic Assessment for 3- and 4-Year-Old Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Evaluating Expressive Syntax. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 60(7), 1946-1958. doi:10.1044/2017_jslhr-l-15-0269

Binger, C., Kent-Walsh, J., King, M., & Mansfield, L. (2017). Early Sentence Productions of 3- and 4-Year-Old Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 60(7), 1930-1945. doi:10.1044/2017_jslhr-l-15-0408

Binger, C., Kent-Walsh, J., King, M., Webb, E., & Buenviaje, E. (2016). Early Sentence Productions of 5-Year-Old Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 38(3), 131-142. doi:10.1177/1525740116655804

Binger, C., Maguire-Marshall, M., & Kent-Walsh, J. (2011). Using Aided AAC Models, Recasts, and Contrastive Targets to Teach Grammatical Morphemes to Children Who Use AAC. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 54(1), 160-176. doi:10.1044/1092-4388(2010/09-0163)

Soto, G., & Clarke, M. T. (2017). Effects of a Conversation-Based Intervention on the Linguistic Skills of Children With Motor Speech Disorders Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 60(7), 1980-1998. doi:10.1044/2016_jslhr-l-15-0246

Tönsing, K. M. (2015). Supporting the Production of Graphic Symbol Combinations by Children with Limited Speech: A Comparison of Two AAC systems. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 28(1), 5-29. doi:10.1007/s10882-015-9425-5

Tönsing, K. M., Dada, S., & Alant, E. (2014). Teaching Graphic Symbol Combinations to Children with Limited Speech During Shared Story Reading. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 30(4), 279-297. doi:10.3109/07434618.2014.965846

Speaker Disclosures:

Cathy Binger financial disclosures: Cathy is employed by the University of New Mexico; she receives grant funding from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders that supports her work on the topic we'll be discussing today. Cathy Binger non-financial disclosures: Cathy does not have any non-financial relationships to disclose. 

Jennifer Kent-Walsh financial disclosures: Jennifer is employed by the University of Central Florida; she receives grant funding from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders that supports her work on the topic we'll be discussing today. Jennifer does not have any non-financial relationships to disclose.

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Course Disclosure - Financial and In-Kind

Funding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, DTA Schools.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

25 minutes: Descriptions of the importance of applying a developmental model to aided AAC language learning

15 minutes: Descriptions of the language domains that should be considered when providing AAC language intervention 

10 minutes: Descriptions of the evidence that supports an early focus on semantic and grammatical development for preliterate children who use aided AAC.

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

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SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected] anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:

Follow us on instagram

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We are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!

Thank you FeedSpot!

Get .15 ASHA CEU here

This week’s episode includes a free graphic organizer created by our guest. It may be helpful to download the handout first and have it handy while listening.

Episode Summary

I’m just going to put it out there-motor speech is hard. Is it Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) or not? How do I know for sure? What do I do to help?! Are the speech police going to come take my C’s away if I don’t do it right? This week, Apraxia extraordinaire Mike Bright returns, offering illuminating tools and strategies to help you look at (and listen to) your students’ speech sound challenges in a whole new way. If you’re a CAS newbie, you might want to tune in to previous episodes with Mike to get the basics before diving in here. This episode is the first of its kind on SLP Nerdcast, blending engaging case study audio with a graphic organizer on steroids to help improve your clinical ear and motor speech-related reasoning. Get the scoop on what to listen for to help you answer those tough motor speech differential dx questions and apply theory to practice as you listen along with Kate and Amy for the unique speech features often present in children with motor speech difficulties. Tune in to get some new “ear glasses” and start seeing real progress in those tough speech cases. No speech police, promise.  

Learn more about Mike Bright here.

Course Accommodations

The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify three symptoms suggestive of motor speech difficulty.

2. Identify a framework for prioritizing treatment objectives.

References

Shriberg, L. D., Lohmeier, H. L., Campbell, T. F., Dollaghan, C. A., Green, J. R., & Moore, C. A. (2009). A Nonword Repetition Task for Speakers With Misarticulations: The Syllable Repetition Task (SRT). Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 52(5), 1189-1212. doi:10.1044/1092-4388(2009/08-0047)

Speaker Disclosures:

Mike Bright Financial Disclosures: Mike is the owner of Bright Speech and Language, LLC. Non-financial: "Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech"

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast. Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast. Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Course Disclosure - Financial and In-Kind

Funding for this course was provided by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Easy Report Pro. Easy Report Pro did not contribute to the content of this course.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

25 minutes: Descriptions of a framework for organizing symptoms of motor speech difficulty

45 minutes: Descriptions of case studies highlighting symptoms of motor speech difficulty

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice. SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated. We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material. We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle. That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared. If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

A big THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsor, Easy Report Pro for the financial support to make this course possible! To learn more about Easy Report Pro visit https://www.easyreportpro.com/

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SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don’t have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected] anytime! You can find our complaint policy here. You can also:

Follow us on instagram

Follow us on facebook

We are thrilled to be listed in the Top 25 SLP Podcasts!

Thank you FeedSpot!