Dr. Carolyn Baylor, PhD, CCC-SLP—creator of the Framework for Participation-Focused Intervention and expert in motor speech disorders—joins host Sarah Baar to explore how clinicians can prioritize life participation in dysarthria intervention. Together, they unpack how to set meaningful goals, measure real-world outcomes, and move beyond the drill-and-repeat rut. If you’re ready to help clients reconnect with what matters most, this episode offers the practical strategies to get you started.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence supporting participation-based approaches to intervention
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address barriers clients face to full participation in the communication aspects of their lives
• Solve patient case scenarios involving participation-based interventions for dysarthria

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome

• (00:01:30) Introduction to guest, Dr. Carolyn Baylor
• (00:03:30) The clinical motivation behind the framework
• (00:06:50) Understanding the framework: a practical approach
• (00:12:10) Identifying ideal clients for the framework
• (00:16:10) Assessment strategies for participation-focused therapy
• (00:19:30) Setting goals: from participation to outcomes
• (00:22:00) Engaging clients in goal setting
• (00:23:10) Real-life applications and client stories
• (00:24:40) Balancing participation and impairment goals
• (00:27:30) Environmental accessibility in therapy
• (00:31:15) Wild card question
• (00:32:40) Effective intervention strategies
• (00:37:06) Patient and family compliance/push back
• (00:41:34) Actionable takeaways for clinicians
• (00:47:30) Empowering clinicians in therapy

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Dr. Peter Meulenbroek, PhD, MSCI, CCC-SLP, joins host Sarah Baar to explore how SLPs can help patients with TBI return to work. They discuss assessment, intervention, and workplace advocacy, sharing practical strategies for supporting cognitive-communication and social skills on the job. Tune in for actionable takeaways to help your clients succeed.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence around the parameters of the workplace and your client to cover before return to work
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address social communication, cognitive-communication, and language challenges related to workplace activities
• Solve patient case scenarios involving identifying concerns with the workplace and the social interactions within it

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome

• (00:00:55) Introduction to returning to work in speech therapy

• (00:03:50) The importance of meaningful work
• (00:06:25) Understanding client goals and challenges
• (00:10:12) Vocational rehabilitation approaches
• (00:13:17) Interprofessional collaboration in rehabilitation
• (00:19:34) Assessment strategies for return to work
• (00:26:20) Setting goals for clients
• (00:28:06) Social communication and pragmatics in therapy
• (00:30:01) Therapeutic interventions and evidence-based practices
• (00:43:15) Case study: Jason's journey to employment
• (00:48:15) Final thoughts on the role of SLPs in vocational rehab

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Dr. Nina Benway, PhD, CCC-SLP, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI) and speech therapy, joins host Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP, to explore AI’s role in treating speech sound disorders. AI is rapidly transforming healthcare, but what does that mean for speech-language pathologists? Together, Sarah and Nina discuss the latest research, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for evaluating AI tools in clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence around AI-based speech therapy
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the ethical use of AI-based speech therapy
• Solve patient case scenarios involving the ethical use of AI-based speech therapy

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:01:31) Understanding AI and its application
• (00:04:37) Clinical AI definitions and levels
• (00:09:00) AI possibilities in the context of ethical clinical decisions
• (00:20:26) Ethical considerations in AI usage
• (00:23:44) Motor learning principles in AI research
• (00:27:11) Practical application of AI in therapy
• (00:30:05) Actionable takeaways for clinicians
• (00:31:35) Case example
• (00:35:41) The research process and future directions

Resources Mentioned in Episode

• Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Speech Therapy: A Single-Case Experimental Study

• Speech Production Lab

• Speech Motor Training

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Brooke Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP, medical SLP, and founder of Breathehab, joins hostSarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP, to discuss respiratory muscle training (RMT) for neurodegenerative conditions. They explore evidence-based strategies, recent research, and practical tools to improve outcomes like swallowing, speech, and exercise.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence around respiratory muscle training in neurodegenerative disease
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to address clinical decision-making for occupation-centered respiratory muscle training interventions, focusing on enhancing participation in meaningful activities for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases
• Solve patient case scenarios involving considerations of neurodegenerative diseases and implementation of respiratory muscle training

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:30) Introduction toSpeech Scope and guest introduction
• (00:05:10) Understanding functional voice disorders
• (00:09:15) Recent research on functional voice disorders
• (00:13:29) Assessment techniques for functional voice disorders
• (00:19:05) Treatment approaches for functional voice disorders
• (00:25:28) Common mistakes in treating functional voice disorders
• (00:30:00) Actionable takeaways for clinicians
• (00:32:53) Case studies and practical applications
• (00:39:30) Final thoughts and inspiration

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Join host Sarah Baar as she welcomes Dr. Adam T. Lloyd, a clinical assistant professor in otolaryngology and vocal performance at the University of Miami Health System. With his unique background as a professional singer and expert in voice disorders, Adam shares his passion for helping individuals with functional voice disorders regain their voice and confidence. Together, we explore the latest research, essential assessment strategies, and evidence-based treatments that SLPs like you can implement in your practice. Don’t miss this engaging conversation packed with practical insights to expand your voice therapy toolbox and empower your patients.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence around speech-language pathology treatment of functional voice disorders
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address dysphonia associated with functional etiologies
• Solve patient case scenarios involving muscle tension dysphonia, functional aphonia, and secondary functional dysphonia

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:30) Introduction to Speech Scope and guest introduction
• (00:05:10) Understanding functional voice disorders
• (00:09:15) Recent research on functional voice disorders
• (00:13:29) Assessment techniques for functional voice disorders
• (00:19:05) Treatment approaches for functional voice disorders
• (00:25:28) Common mistakes in treating functional voice disorders
• (00:30:00) Actionable takeaways for clinicians
• (00:32:53) Case studies and practical applications
• (00:39:30) Final thoughts and inspiration

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Join host Sarah Baar as we welcome Dr. Tabia Pope, an expert in the areas of athlete brain health and sports concussion management. In this episode, Dr. Pope shares with us her journey from collegiate sports to spearheading interprofessional education through her nonprofit, Head to Speech, which emphasizes the critical role of SLPs in concussion care. The discussion delves into essential strategies for bridging gaps between athletic trainers and speech-language pathologists to enhance proactive care and support adult athletes in return to play and return to learning. Discover research highlights, collaborative models, and actionable strategies that redefine how SLPs and ATCs can work together in sports concussion management.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence around interprofessional education and collaboration
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address concussion management, return to play, and return to learning
• Solve patient case scenarios involving collegiate student-athletes

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:02:04) Personal journey into concussion management
• (00:04:23) Understanding the importance of concussion care
• (00:08:41) Interprofessional collaboration between speech-language pathologists and athletic trainers in concussion management
• (00:12:01) The role of SLPs in sports rehab
• (00:16:19) Research insights on concussion management
• (00:20:51) Practical applications of concussion protocols
• (00:26:11) Assessment strategies for concussion recovery
• (00:32:49) Current treatment trends in concussion care
• (00:35:27) The concept of prehabilitation
• (00:38:30) Building interprofessional networks
• (00:42:40) Actionable takeaways for clinicians
• (00:44:38) Case study: collaborative care in action
• (00:51:32) Final words of wisdom

Resources Mentioned in Episode

• Head to Speech, Incorporated
• Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 6 (SCAT6)
• Cognitive-Communication Checklist for Acquired Brain Injury (CCCABI)

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Join host Sarah Baar as she welcomes Dr. Patricia (Trish) Geels, an expert clinician and researcher in the area of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). Trish and Sarah delve into this emerging area in speech-language pathology, breaking down how SLPs like you can support oncology patients facing cognitive-communication challenges. Together, we explore the prevalence of CRCI, common deficits, patient-reported outcome measures, and treatment strategies for improving social participation and quality of life. Don’t miss this conversation filled with actionable insights on integrating CRCI care into your practice.

Learning Objectives

Timestamps

Resources Mentioned in Episode

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Lauren Schwabish, MS, CCC-SLP, joins Sarah Baar to discuss working memory in brain injury treatment. With more than 24 years of experience, Lauren shares key insights from research and practical strategies for clinicians. Learn how to make working memory treatment more meaningful and effective in everyday practice.

Learning Objectives

Timestamps

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Sarah E. Wallace, a recognized expert in aphasia treatment, joins host Sarah Baar to delve into the complexities of designing aphasia-friendly home programs. Together, they discuss how clinicians can implement the latest research into practical, patient-centered strategies. In this episode, you'll discover actionable insights on modifying written materials to support individuals with aphasia and learn the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in creating effective home programs.

Learning Objectives

Timestamps

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In this episode, Sarah Baar will be joined by Lisa Wauters, an expert in primary progressive aphasia (PPA) research and treatment and the first author on a recent systematic review on treatment for PPA. Discover Lisa’s journey into working with PPA, and gain insights into effective treatment approaches. Get ready to delve into the most up-to-date research on PPA for actionable takeaways you can implement right away in your practice.

Timestamps

Learning Objectives

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