You know those awkward moments where you can’t hear what someone is saying in a loud environment, so you just nod and agree to whatever they say?

…hoping it makes sense to just nod and agree?

As a medical SLP, odds are, you’ve worked with patients who have done this to you.

Not because you’re providing therapy in a loud environment, but because they have receptive aphasia, or impaired auditory comprehension.

While impaired speech and language is easy to pick up on, auditory comprehension is a whole different ballpark…

Which is why we’re bring on our beloved aphasia & auditory comprehension MedSLP Collective mentor, Brett McCardel!

Brett drops dozens of golden knowledge nuggets with us as he shares things like…

What impaired auditory comprehension can look like (it really varies!)
How auditory comprehension impacts quality of life
The two ways we can classify auditory comprehension
Assessment tools
Treatment considerations

And so much more!!

If you serve people with aphasia at all, you won’t want to miss this episode!

And if you want to dig EVEN DEEPER into your aphasia assessment and treatment skills, you might be interested in this month’s themed mission inside of the MedSLP Collective! We’re dedicating every resource, checklist, in-service, and webinar this month to aphasia - including aphasia in sign language!

Get the show notes here: https://syppodcast.com/341

Aphasia Therapy Approach (00:01:34)
Changes in the Meta SLP Collective (00:02:50)
Focus on New Resources (00:03:46)
Implementation of Material (00:05:42)
Diving into Auditory Comprehension (00:07:02)
Understanding Auditory Comprehension (00:08:50)
Challenges in Auditory Comprehension (00:10:05)
Impact on Quality of Life (00:12:04)
Classifying Auditory Comprehension Deficits (00:14:44)
Assessment of Auditory Comprehension (00:15:35)
Common Assessment Tasks (00:18:02)
Auditory Processing Model Overview (00:19:13)
Auditory Comprehension at Single Word Level (00:20:17)
Treatment Approaches for Single Word Level (00:21:24)
Research on Auditory Discrimination Skills (00:22:12)
Awareness in Auditory Comprehension (00:23:46)
Transition to Sentence Level Comprehension (00:25:24)
Assessment Tools for Sentence Level (00:27:44)
Treatment Strategies for Syntax and Morphology (00:29:21)
Discourse Level Assessment (00:33:31)
Compensatory Strategies for Discourse Level (00:35:52)
AAC and Auditory Comprehension Support (00:36:54)
Case Study on Auditory Comprehension (00:37:41)
Understanding Auditory Comprehension (00:38:52)
Life Participation Approach (00:39:51)
Communication Environment Considerations (00:40:00)
Functional Treatment Strategies (00:41:00)
Holistic Aphasia Treatment (00:41:54)

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While we often like to talk about research findings that shows us statistical significance in data and solid numbers we can lean on for treatment approaches…

What about the kind of data that ISN’T objectively measured?

The kind that shows us what patients or other clinicians experience think, or believe.

I’m talking about qualitative research!

Is qualitative research viewed as “less reputable” than quantitative research?

What kind of valuable information can we pull from patient experiences, opinions, and views?

Beatrice Manduchi PhD, MSc, BSc (SLP) is here to talk all about it in today’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride podcast!

Beatrice is a speech-language pathologist who went from clinician to researcher and is currently working as a postdoc fellow at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Beatrice specializes in dysphagia, particularly in head and neck cancer.

Tune into this episode to take a break from numerical data and explore the world of qualitative research and its impact on dysphagia!

Link to show notes: https://syppodcast.com/340

TIMESTAMPS:

Qualitative Research Interest (00:03:20)
Importance of Qualitative Methods (00:05:17)
Qualitative Research vs. Quantitative Research (00:06:07)
Impact of Qualitative Research on Dysphagia (00:09:37)
Patient Perspectives in Research (00:10:51)
Integrating Qualitative Research with Clinical Practice (00:12:14)
Conducting Qualitative Research (00:15:02)
Data Saturation in Qualitative Research (00:17:22)
The Role of Frameworks in Qualitative Research (00:20:18)
Passion for Patient-Centered Research (00:22:18)
Understanding Bias in Interviews (00:23:16)
Nuances of Interview Guides (00:24:18)
Proactive vs. Reactive Therapies (00:26:11)
Patient Comfort with Therapies (00:29:00)
Streamlined Processes in Therapy (00:30:22)
Patient Education Importance (00:32:52)
Setting Diet Goals (00:33:56)
Shared Decision-Making Challenges (00:38:01)
Surprising Findings from the Study (00:39:17)
Next Steps in Research (00:41:22)

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How confident are you in the world of…

Concussion?

Traumatic brain injury?

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in young athletes and military personnel?

In this podcast episode, Kelli A. Uitenham CScD, CCC-SLP dives into all of those topics and more as she shares her passion for and specialized work in the world of brain injury.

Dr. Kelli Uitenham is the founder of the Brain Talk Foundation, which raises awareness about neurological conditions like the ones mentioned above. She also runs a private practice and loves bringing in innovative technology into her therapy sessions, like “Silent Silence AI” for expressive aphasia and “Power of Patients” for symptom tracking.

You won’t want to miss this episode! Tune in now to dig even deeper into the world of brain injury.

Get the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/339

Timestamps:
Discussion on Brain Talk Foundation (00:04:07)
Awareness of Concussions (00:05:51)
Introduction of Silent Silence Software (00:08:41)
Power of Patient Software (00:12:52)
Patient-Centered Data Tracking (00:13:37)
Role of SLPs in Patient Care (00:16:39)
Therapy and Treatment Overview (00:18:40)
Functional Exercises for Patients (00:19:52)
Being the Change (00:21:00)
Value of Participation (00:21:53)
Upcoming Presentations (00:25:00)
Book Announcement (00:27:17)
Athlete Interviews (00:29:00)

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We often talk about how aphasia impacts people’s ability to speak or understand language, but what about aphasia’s impact on sign language?

Do the hands sometimes sign “apple” instead of “orange” thanks to a semantic paraphasia?

If one arm is weak or paralyzed because of a stroke, how does THAT impact someone’s ability to communicate using sign language?

Instead of speech-language pathology, would we make the focus sign-language pathology?

Shelby Hill SLPD CCC-SLP QOM, is here to talk all about it - and you WON’T want to miss this discussion!

Shelby describes her important work and research with individuals who are deaf and have also acquired a communication disorder. She covers important topics like whether or not sign language falls under the SLP scope of practice, how the neurological processes for signing are similar to those for speaking, and what aphasia can look like in individuals who use sign language.

Don’t worry, if you find yourself saying, “I should have known that!” throughout this episode, you’re not alone.

Get the show notes at: https://syppodcast.com/338

Timestamps:

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Okay, this might sound like a trick question, but…What is dysphagia?

This single question might be the most “swallow your pride” kind of question for medical SLPs yet…

Because, believe it or not, we have yet to establish a standardized definition of dysphagia!

Which is exactly why Martin B. Brodsky Ph.D., Sc.M., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, and Debra Suiter PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S are putting together a conference called “Defining Dysphagia: In Search of a Unified Definition for the Aging Population” and are joining me on this week’s episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast to talk about it!

Dr. Brodksy and Dr. Suiter lay out the facts, questions, and barriers surrounding dysphagia definitions and how they impact clinical practice, research, and patient care.

From the discrepancies between patient complaints and clinical definitions to the impacts that dysphagia has on coding and reimbursement, this single word has yet to reach a universal interpretation.

The Defining Dysphagia conference is happening September 13th - 15th, and you can register now at https://syppodcast.com/definingdysphagia

Timestamps:

Importance of Consensus Definition (00:28:32)
Speaker Lineup for Saturday (00:30:58)
Telehealth in Dysphagia Treatment (00:31:09)
Neurodegenerative Diseases Focus (00:32:12)
Clinical Relevance of Speakers (00:33:30)
Speakers' Role in Delphi Process (00:34:12)
Conference Structure and CEUs (00:36:35)
Multidisciplinary Nature of Conference (00:39:14)
Invitation to Attend (00:40:36)
Conference Website Information (00:41:16)

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As an SLP, you’re most likely to see a patient when they’re medically stable…but what if you could also be there from the start of their medical emergency?

What if you were part of the team who hops in the ambulance, assesses how critical someone’s condition is, and provides the first attempt in stablizing their health until you can get them to the hospital?

That’s what Eleanor Smyser, M.S., CCC-SLP, A-EMT does!

Eleanor is both an advanced emergency medical technician (EMT) and medical SLP, and she’s here today to share her experiences and how her training as an EMT has crossed over into her life as an SLP - and vice versa!

Join us as we discuss…

the importance of understanding airway management and patient stability
the value of interdisciplinary collaboration
Elanor’s personal story about her son's emergency, highlighting the critical role of emergency medical services (EMS).
how combining SLP and EMS expertise can enhance patient care and outcomes
a call for SLPs to broaden their medical knowledge.

Tune in and share your thoughts!

Get the show notes at https://syppodcast.com/336

Timestamps

Eleanor's Journey into EMS (00:02:52)
First Experience in EMS (00:03:53)
Training During COVID (00:04:08)
EMT Training Insights (00:05:42)
Integration of EMT Knowledge into SLP Practice (00:06:33)
Importance of Patient Stability (00:07:29)
Holistic Patient Care Perspective (00:09:02)
Data Points for Decision Making (00:11:22)
Airway Management Equipment Overview (00:13:29)
Basic Airway Devices (00:14:21)
Super Melodic Airway Devices (00:15:13)
Introduction to Supergalactic Airways (00:17:24)
Traditional Intubation Methods (00:18:15)
Emergency Cricothyrotomy (00:19:21)
Personal Experience with Son's Emergency (00:19:29)
Calmness in Crisis (00:21:01)
Importance of Familiarity in Emergency Services (00:21:53)
Lessons Learned from Emergency Situations (00:22:38)
Building Relationships with EMS (00:23:11)
Understanding Patient Emergencies (00:25:13)
Teamwork in High-Stakes Situations (00:27:22)
Communication Skills from EMS Experience (00:30:29)
Importance of SLPs in Medical Teams (00:32:26)
Encouragement for SLPs to Explore EMS (00:34:01)
Eleanor's Sabbatical and Work Schedule (00:35:08)
Volunteer Shifts and Work-Life Balance (00:36:04)

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Today, we're featuring Part 2 of an episode of the Speeching it Real podcast, where host Christy Ubieta asks Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S all the good questions. THIS is where you get to learn more about our beloved Swallow Your Pride Podcast and discover things like…. how Theresa almost didn’t become an SLP why […]

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This week's episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast will be a little different… It's a podcast within a podcast. We'll call it…podception. Today, we're featuring an episode of the Speeching it Real podcast, where host Christy Ubieta asks Theresa Richard, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S all the good questions. THIS is where you get to learn […]

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