Tune in for a special announcement from Jennifer!

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In this episode, Alaina S. Davis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/L, CBIST joins the show to discuss TBI and concussion management. We explore her research, the assessment process, treatment, and more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

• (0:00) Introduction
• (2:22) Alaina’s Professional Journey
• (5:44) Specializing in Concussions
• (7:42) Concussion Research
• (12:52) Research Outcomes
• (16:24) Concussion Assessment Process
• (25:00) Discourse Sampling for Concussion Assessment
• (32:36) Treatment for Concussions
• (41:37) Typical Prognosis
• (43:50) Concussion Management for Black Athletes

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Alaina Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard University, the owner of Overall Neuro Rehab, LLC, and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer. Her expertise is in cognitive-communicative disorders associated with TBI. Dr. Davis' research lab, the Center for Cognitive-Communicative Skills (CCC Skills), focuses on adolescents and adults with sports-related concussions and the process for return-to-learn/play/activity. She also serves as the Lead SLP for the Howard University Concussion Management Team. Dr. Davis’ work has a significant focus on the cognitive and communication styles of adolescents and adults from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds and implementing cultural responsiveness in assessment and treatment.

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The Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Self-Study with the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences: www.ancds.org

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In this episode, we welcome Amy Graham, M.A. CCC-SLP a specialist in pediatric speed sound disorders to the show. We discuss getting started with speech sound disorders, age for intervention, different diagnoses, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS

• (0:00) Introduction
• (3:41) Amy’s Professional Background
• (12:20) What is Speech Sound Disorders
• (18:00) Getting Started With Speech Sound Disorders
• (23:10) At What Age Should You Start Working on Speech Sound Disorders
• (29:43) What is Differential vs Official Diagnosis
• (43:28) What Should You Do If You’re Not Comfortable Diagnosing a Specific Disorder
• (46:10) Establishing Goals After Differential Diagnosis
• (51:00) Resources

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Amy Graham is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Graham Speech Therapy, a private practice in Colorado Springs that specializes in pediatric speech sound disorders. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton, and has been an SLP for over 20 years. Amy is the creator of the Graham Speech Therapy Oral-Facial Exam, and the Bjorem Speech Decks for Lateralization and Cycles, and is a frequent speaker and podcast guest. She has a particular interest in supporting and equipping SLPs to help them provide evidence-based treatment for speech sound disorders by posting frequent therapy videos and practical therapy tips on social media platforms.

• https://www.grahamspeechtherapy.com
• https://www.instagram.com/grahamspeechtherapy/
• https://www.facebook.com/grahamspeechtherapy/

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