Speech Uncensored: A Speech Language Pathology Podcast

On episode 13, Joshua Reyes sits down to talk about the creative process of making memes and therapy materials. If you’re on instagram then it’s highly likely you follow @slpmemes. With a following of over 34.4 thousand people and over 900 posts (as of May 2019), I think it’s safe to say that Josh owns the SLP internet. His brand of memes are an uncensored look at our profession and an unapologeti...

In this episode, Sarah Baar lays the foundation to revolutionize your aphasia therapy. Calling upon the framework described in Kagan’s 2011 article (link at speechuncensored.com ),  Sarah brings tried and true methods to make language therapy functional for your patient’s communication needs. It’s more than naming opposites and listing words that begin with ‘b.’ Meaningful aphasia therapy is...

Dr. Lindsey Heidrick works on multidisciplinary teams for ALS, Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and MD (muscular dystrophy). In this episode, Lindsey describes the services she provides in each of these three separate clinics, who she collaborates with, and the benefits to the patient when they are seen as part of a multidisciplinary team.  It’s a truly eye opening perspective on a very different se...

You likely know Will better by his social media handle @hardtoswallowslp. But he’s got so much more to share than hilariously relevant medical SLP memes. Will’s got a bit of a soapbox moment that he needs to broadcast. Okay, I asked him to broadcast it because I 100% agree with his sentiments and I want to learn more.   So check out the episode as Will breaks down how replace a language of fe...

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Ball to discuss how she weaves the 10 principles of neuroplasticity into her treatment plan. When developing a treatment plan and creating therapy materials for a session, Lauren asks herself: is this task intense enough? Are we repeating this important skill/task enough times? Is it salient? Does it have potential to transfer to another task or neural circu...

What is cough assist? Who is it for? Who can perform a cough assist? Why do a cough assist? What’s the purpose of the cough assist? Manual or mechanical? How do you get trained in it? Why would you want to get trained? How often would you use this technique? Sydney answers all these questions and more in her enlightening discussion on cough assist with patients who experience respiratory complicat...

PRN: Abbreviation meaning "when necessary" (from the Latin " pro re nata ", for an occasion that has arisen, as circumstances require, as needed (source: MedicineNet ). Jen is BACK! You may recall Jen from her terrific talk about the vent and trach population in LTACs (episodes 1 & 2).  In this episode, we dive deep into how Jen makes a career out of strictly PRN coverage as an SLP. I’ve...

Lauren wraps up her amazing talk about inpatient rehab life with a run-down of the cognitive and language assessments that she uses on her unit. Then, she gets all inspiring and drops beautiful words of wisdom. Visit the show notes for additional helpful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s1e6-cognitive-language-evaluations-on-inpatient-rehab-unite-with-lauren-ball-ms...

In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Ball to discuss what life is like on an inpatient rehab unit for an SLP.  Because Lauren has also worked in Skilled Nursing (SNF), she’s able to compare the two settings and discuss how patients qualify for inpatient rehab vs. SNF when they are discharged from the hospital. Lauren covers all the facets of this unique setting and how she generates materi...

Part two of Sydney’s talk about in-line speaking valves concludes with her explanation of swallow evaluations with this population. Sydney also reveals the best and worst thing about working with critically ill patients in the acute setting. We wrap up by brainstorming Sydney’s plan to advocate for a protocol to incorporate in-line speaking valves in the weaning process for vent dependent patients...

Sydney discusses the importance of implementing in-line speaking valves for patients on a ventilator as part of the weaning process. In-line speaking valves also serve as an opportunity for chronically ventilated patients to use their voice. In part 1 of a two-part series, Sydney compares the implementation of in-line speaking valves in her experiences with an LTAC and an acute hospital. Sydney is...

The conclusion of the discussion with Leigh Ann Porter and Jen Hurst on the trach and vent population takes us through typical evaluation and treatment steps. Throughout part 1 and 2 of our discussion, a theme emerged…. collaboration. It became apparent to me that when working with medically fragile patients, coordinating your efforts with stakeholders is paramount. Discuss your plan of care with...

In this week's episode, Leigh Ann Porter sits down with Jen Hurst MS, CCC-SLP to discuss her experience working in an LTAC (long term acute care hospital) with trach and vent patients. We cover a wide range of topics including how Jen landed in this setting, who trained her to work with this population, and the nuances of LTAC. We also discuss the importance of being prepared to care for patients...

Discover the delicious flavors of ear candy the Speech Uncensored Podcast will serve up on a regular basis. Visit the show notes for additional helpful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/whats-up-with-sup

Find out how the Speech Uncensored Podcast came to be and what to expect in future episodes as we dive deeper into the world of medical Speech and Language Pathology. Visit the show notes for helpful resources: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/podcast-origin-story