Best Speech And Language Impairments Podcasts (2025)

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Empowering Voices: Gender-Affirming Voice Care with Felicia Francois 1:01:15

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Guest: Felicia Francois, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Empowering-Voices-GenderAffirming-Voice-Care Join Renee Garrett as she hosts Felicia Francois, a queer, non-binary speech language pathologist specializing in voice and upper airway disorders, on the Speech The…

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170. Ask These Five Questions When Selecting Treatment Targets 15:54

1d ago15:54

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Your gains in treating speech sound disorders will largely be based on your treatment targets. How to select powerful targets? This episode will empower you with five questions to ask to determine if your speech treatment targets are as optimal as they can be to create change. Ready to put these empirically-based targets into practice? Don't delay …

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Virtual Reality and AI in Communication Rehab with Petra Avramović and Sophie Brassel 1:04:08

8d ago1:04:08

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Guests: Petra Avramović, PhD, CPSP, MSPAA, and Sophie Brassel, PhD, MSPA-CPSP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Virtual-Reality-and-AI-in-Communication-Rehab-after-Brain-In Join host Renee Garrett as she interviews Dr. Sophie Brassel and Dr. Petra Avramović, renowned lecturers and…

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169. How "R" Can Make Speech Therapy Much Easier 33:16

8d ago33:16

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SLPs often equate "R" with 'hard work'. However, "R" is your best friend in making someone of the trickiest sounds easy. In this episode, learn how to use "R" to make the most complex treatment targets easy. Hint: Get out your blender. Ready to join me in putting innovative, empirically-based strategies to work on Monday morning? Don't delay and jo…

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Dr. Shae Datta: Nutritional Recovery After Concussion, Part 2 33:58

9d ago33:58

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Shae Datta, MD is a Sports Neurologist with special interest in post-concussion syndrome, vestibulo-ocular dysfunction and the relation of integrative medicine on brain health. Her specific training allows for a variety of treatment modalities in the identification of mild traumatic brain injury and sideline concussion diagnosis. She has written a …

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BRAINSTORMS REWIND: Implementing Education Practices as a Clinician and Educator with Megan Battles Parsons 1:06:27

15d ago1:06:27

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-Originally aired: January 14, 2024 - Guest: Megan Battles Parsons, PhD, CCC-SLP, CDP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD:https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Implementing-Education-Practices-as-a-Clinician-and-educator In this episode, Renee is joined by Dr. Megan Battles Parsons to discuss a framework for structuring …

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168. Needle-Moving Activities That Target Five Pivotal Domains for School Age Kiddos 26:04

15d ago26:04

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If you work with elementary age children, today's episode is for you. We are diving into game-changing activities that accelerate gains across five developmental domains. Ready to receive these activities with ready-to-use activities weekly? Check out the SIS Membership at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis…

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The Social Brain Toolkit: Practical Resources for Caregivers with Leanne Togher, Rachael Rietdijk, & Kate Smith 1:04:08

22d ago1:04:08

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Guests: Leanne Togher, PhD, FSPA, FASSBI, Rachael Rietdijk, PhD, SLP, & Kate Smith, MSPA, CPSP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Social-Brain-Toolkit-Practical-Resources-for-Caregiver Join Renee Garrett as she kicks off Season 2 of Brainstorms Functional Neurorehab with esteem…

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167. The ABC's to Improve Autistic Speech Development 29:04

22d ago29:04

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How can we translate the latest neurological cerebro-cerebellar research into Monday morning practice to improve speech outcomes? Let's dive into tried and true strategies that improve speech outcomes for children with Autism today. Ready to DSD: Do Something Different? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at https://kellyvess.com/sis…

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Dr. Shae Datta: Nutritional Recovery After Concussion, Part 1 23:17

23d ago23:17

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Shae Datta, MD is a Sports Neurologist with special interest in post-concussion syndrome, vestibulo-ocular dysfunction and the relation of integrative medicine on brain health. Her specific training allows for a variety of treatment modalities in the identification of mild traumatic brain injury and sideline concussion diagnosis. She has written a …

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BRAINSTORMS REWIND: Understanding and Caring for Individuals with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) with Dawn Ducca 1:01:28

29d ago1:01:28

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-Originally Aired: October 3, 2024 - Guest: Dawn Ducca Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD:https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Understanding-and-Caring-for-Individuals-with-Frontotemporal In this episode, Renee is joined by Dawn Ducca, who serves as a volunteer Ambassador for The Association for Frontotemporal Degenera…

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166. Pay Attention to This When it Comes to Movement Activities 36:17

29d ago36:17

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The latest research indicates that the type of activity matters in terms of outcomes. This week, we're putting the latest research into Monday morning practice. Ready to put research into practice? Don't delay and try the SIS Membership out today at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis Su, W., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2025). Effects of creative movemen…

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BRAINSTORMS REWIND: Disorders of Consciousness: What SLPs Need to Know with Ashley Muñoz López 1:03:59

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-Originally Aired: September 19, 2024- Guest: Ashley Muñoz López, MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Disorders-of-Consciousness-What-SLPs-Need-to-Know In this episode, Renee is joined by Ashley Muñoz López, MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S to discuss Disorders of Con…

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165. 5 Success Strategies to Support Autism 18:17

1M ago18:17

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We are diving into five needle-moving strategies that support children with Autism. Make sure to listen to this episode to the end because each one will produce game-changing results. Ready to roll up your sleeves and change lives today? Check out the SIS Membership for ready-to-use, effective, and educationally rich activities to be delivered to y…

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Avery Menaker and Faye Bronstein: High Intensity Training Across the Continuum. 25:40

1M ago25:40

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Avery Menaker is a senior occupational therapist at NYU Rusk Rehabilitation. She is certified as both a stroke rehabilitation specialist and a brain injury specialist. She co-leads an initiative at NYU to bring high intensity practice to patients participating in occupational therapy. Faye Bronstein is the inpatient rehabilitation clinical speciali…

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BRAINSTORMS REWIND: Dementia Care-The Roles of SLPs and Caregivers 1:05:31

2M ago1:05:31

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-Originally Aired: 11/13/2023- Guest: Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Brainstorms-Dementia-Care-The-Roles-of-SLPs-and-Caregivers- In this episode, Renee is joined by Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP, to discuss how we, as SLPs, provide dementia care to pat…

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164. Try This Simple Four Step Process to Improve Executive Function Today 13:22

2M ago13:22

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If you work with children with communication delays, this episode is for you. I am sharing a simple, yet powerful, four-step process to improve executive function in speech therapy. Ready to roll up your sleeves and put research into practice every week? Try the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis…

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Dr. Andrew Bateman: Care of Patients with Neurological Impairments, Part 3 26:15

2M ago26:15

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Dr. Andrew Bateman has worked in clinical rehabilitation and research since 1990 as a chartered physiotherapist. He was fascinated by the problem of patients with neurological conditions not doing what he expected. So, he went off to learn more about neuropsychology and did so by completing a PhD in Neuropsychology in 1997. He was at the National H…

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Welcome to Season 3 45:43

2M ago45:43

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Send us a text Hey Brain Friends, Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Seles is at the heart of today's episode. I'm sharing the original recording of our neuroplasticity episode from 2022 that didn't make the cut. We had so much fun recording this but when we went to edit, the levels were not good. updates to the platform, there is a fix now. LO…

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Seeing the Light: A Journey Through Recovery from a “Mild” Concussion with Nancy Horowitz Bertsch 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

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Guest: Nancy Horowitz Bertsch, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Seeing-the-Light-A-Journey-Through-Recovery-from-a-Mild-Conc Join Renee Garrett and her guest, Nancy Horowitz Bertsch, an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with over 40 years of expertise, dis…

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163. Stop Doing Speech Therapy at the Word, Phrase, and Sentence Level 23:21

2M ago23:21

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This episode will challenge you to DSD (Do Something Different) when treating speech sound disorders to improve outcomes. Learn how you can create optimal change by placing your targets in paragraph form. Doing so will result in gains across developmental domains. See for yourself. If not now, then when? Don't wait another day and join the SIS Memb…

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Insights Into Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) with Rebecca Weber 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

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Guest: Rebecca Weber, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Insights-into-Mild-Cognitive-Impairment-MCI Join Renee Garrett as she welcomes Rebecca Weber, founder of Navigating Neurospeech Therapy. This episode delves into the complexities of Mild Cognitive Impairment…

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162. Five Takeaways from the Telepathic 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Join me for five lessons from the popular Preschool podcast. What to do on Monday morning? Check out the SIS Membeship for educationally-rich activities and a Google Slides Deck at kellyvess.com/sisBy Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

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Dr. Andrew Bateman: Care of Patients with Neurological Impairments, Part 2 23:28

2M ago23:28

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Dr. Andrew Bateman has worked in clinical rehabilitation and research since 1990 as a chartered physiotherapist. He was fascinated by the problem of patients with neurological conditions not doing what he expected. So, he went off to learn more about neuropsychology and did so by completing a PhD in Neuropsychology in 1997. He was at the National H…

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BRAINSTORMS REWIND: AAC - Where It Started and How Advocacy Set the Practice Standards 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

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-Originally Aired: 10/2/2023- Guest: Linda Meyer, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Brainstorms-AAC-Where-It-Started-and-How-Advocacy-Set-the-Pr In this inaugural episode, Renee is joined by Dr. Linda Meyer, PhD, CCC-SLP. Dr. Meyer was an instrumental part of the team…

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161. Tap That! Do This to De-Stress 11:53

2M ago11:53

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Feeling stressed lately? Learn an evidence-based, 100% natural way to lower your stress levels through thalamus tapping and positive affirmations. Ready to roll up your sleeves and join me at the SIS drawing board? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis Blacher, S. (2023). Emotional freedom technique (EFT): Tap to relieve stress and burn…

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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and TBI: A Compassionate Conversation with Tracie Bearden 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

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**Viewer discretion is advised as the content may be distressing to some listeners.* Guest: Tracie Bearden, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Intimate-Partner-Violence-IPV-and-Traumatic-Brain-Injuries-A In this powerful and informative episode, Renee and guest T…

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160. 3 Steps to Become a Culturally Competent SLP 24:13

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Dive into the episode for three actionable steps to being culturally competent. Being culturally competent is pivotal to being effective in working with families, colleagues, and children with communication impairments. Enough talk already. Ready to take action? Join the SIS Membership and let's roll up our sleeves together at https://kellyvess.com…

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Dr. Andrew Bateman: Care of Patients with Neurological Impairments, Part 1 20:46

3M ago20:46

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Dr. Andrew Bateman has worked in clinical rehabilitation and research since 1990 as a chartered physiotherapist. He was fascinated by the problem of patients with neurological conditions not doing what he expected. So, he went off to learn more about neuropsychology and did so by completing a PhD in Neuropsychology in 1997. He was at the National H…

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BRAINSTORMS REWIND: COPD, LPRD and Dysphagia with Dr. Eric Blicker 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

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-Originally Aired: 4/28/2024- Guest: Eric Blicker, SLPD, CCC-SLP/L Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=COPD-LPRD-and-Dysphagia In this episode, Renee is joined by Dr. Eric Blicker for a productive discussion about the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD), chr…

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159. Five Common Mistakes Professionals Make with High-Tech AAC + Autism 29:34

3M ago29:34

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This episode dives into five common mistakes professionals make with high-tech AAC devices. Check out this episode to learn how we can DSD (Do Something Different) by knowing better and doing better. Make sure to check out the SIS Membership and receive our updated 2025 speech and language targets with digital clips to illustrate cues at www.kellyv…

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BRAINSTORMS REWIND: An Aphasia Overview, Rehab Strategies and the Benefits of Aphasia Support Groups with Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

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-Originally Aired: 4/21/2024- Guest: Treasyri Williams Wood, SLPD, CCC-SLP/L Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=An-Aphasia-Overview-Rehab-Strategies-and-the-benefits-of-Aph For this weeks episode we're taking a return trip to one of our favorite conversations from the last year. Re…

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158. Autism & AAC: Let's Dive Into a 'How-To' Assessment Protocol 39:30

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Join me behind the scenes to review this recent article on AAC for children with Autism. You can access the article at ASHA.org: Lund, S. K., Quach, W., Weissling, K., & McKelvey, M. (2025). Augmentative and alternative communication assessment for children on the autism spectrum: Protocol development and content validation. Language, Speech, and H…

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Dr. Sara Cuccurullo and Dr. Talya Flemming: Investigating and Analyzing the Effect of a Comprehensive Stroke Recovery Program, Part 2 35:26

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The introduction is done by Dr. Steven Flanagan, Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health. Sara Cuccurullo MD is Professor and Chairman, Residency Program Director in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Medical Dir…

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Understanding Primary Progressive Aphasia: A Guide for SLPs with Becky Khayum 1:07:33

3M ago1:07:33

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Guest: Becky Khayum, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Understanding-Primary-Progressive-Aphasia-A-Guide-for-SLPs In this episode, Becky Khayum joins Renee to discuss primary progressive aphasia (PPA). PPA is a complex neurodegenerative condition that impacts language …

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157. Help! This Child is So Dysregulated: Try These Strategies 22:57

3M ago22:57

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If you work with or have a child with Autism, this episode is for you. We are diving into three strategies that support regulation for children with sensory challenges. Put these strategies into use today, and don't delay and join SIS today. Receive the updated speech and language treatment library, complete with video illustrations at kellyvess.co…

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Body and Mind in Harmony: Interdisciplinary Paths to Neurological Rehabilitation with Irene Kim 1:04:57

4M ago1:04:57

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Guest: Irene H. Kim, MA, CCC-SLP, CSRP, CBIS Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Body-and-Mind-in-Harmony-Interdisciplinary-Paths-to-Neurolog In this episode, Irene H. Kim joins Renee to explore the powerful connection between body and cognition in neurological rehabilitation. We wi…

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156. Do THIS to Monitor Your Clients' Progress in Speech Therapy 32:19

4M ago32:19

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Let's talk data! In this episode, I share my empirically-based method to monitor gains when treating speech sound disorders effectively. Ready to cut your number of speech errors in half three months into the school year? Don't delay and check out the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis Receive newly updated speech and language targets the we…

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Dr. Sara Cuccurullo and Dr. Talya Flemming: Investigating and Analyzing the Effect of a Comprehensive Stroke Recovery Program, Part 1 30:22

4M ago30:22

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The introduction is done by Dr. Steven Flanagan, Chairperson of the Department of Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health. Sara Cuccurullo MD is Professor and Chairman, Residency Program Director in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Medical Dir…

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Heartbreaking news about Dr Seles... 10:35

4M ago10:35

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Send us a text In this brief episode of Brain Friends, Angie shares the devastating news of the passing of her beloved friend and co-host, Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Seles, a brilliant and compassionate neuro nerd and speech-language pathologist, brought a unique blend of expertise and warmth to Brain Fri…

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Bridging the Gap Between Brain Injured Patients and Community Outreach with Kelli Uitenham 1:05:16

4M ago1:05:16

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Guest: Kelli A. Uitenham, CScD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Bridging-the-Gap-Between-Brain-Injured-Patients-and-Communit In this episode, Dr. Kelli Uitenham joins Renee to discuss the impact of brain injuries on communication, emphasizing the critical role of communi…

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155. How SLPs Can Go Against the Grain Without Getting Splinters 28:07

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Putting research into real-world practice can be challenging in the real world, where ineffective practices are commonplace. However, don't let these obstacles deter you from going against the grain in providing empirically-based practices. This episode will give you four strategies to create lifelong change for your clients in less-than-ideal envi…

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Implementing AAC for Adults with Neurocommunication Disorders with Rachel Johnson 1:04:32

4M ago1:04:32

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Guest: Rachel Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Implementing-AAC-for-Adults-with-Neurocommunication-Disorder In this episode, Dr. Rachel Johnson joins Renee to provide clinicians with creative ideas for implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication …

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154. My Five Favorite Self-Care Splurges for 2025 20:23

4M ago20:23

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When you are healthier and happier, you perform better both inside and outside of therapy. I am sharing my favorite five self-care splurges in this episode. These brands, for which I have no affiliations, are primarily pure.com and cruchi.com. If you are ready to uplevel your therapy in 2025, don't delay and check out SIS today with the free "3 Int…

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Kate Parkin, Mary Reilly, Angela Stolfi, and Christina Tafurt: Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology, Part 4 15:57

4M ago15:57

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Catherine Parkin serves as Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, She co-authored the book, Medical aspects of disability for the rehabilitation professionals in 2017 by the Springer Publishing Company. Mary Regina Reilly has served as the Clinical Director of Speech Language Patholog…

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From Grassroots to Global: The Power of Advocacy at Every Level with Sucheta Kamath 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

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Guest: Sucheta Kamath, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=From-Grassroots-to-Global-The-Power-of-Advocacy-at-Every-Lev In this episode, Sucheta Kamath, MA, CCC-SLP, joins Renee to explore the advocacy journey from grassroots efforts to large-scale impact. Learn how you …

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Words of Healing: A Trauma-Informed Approach in Speech-Language Pathology 1:06:59

5M ago1:06:59

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Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Words-of-Healing-A-TraumaInformed-Approach-in-SpeechLanguage Guest: Rachel Archambault, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Rachel joins Renee to discuss trauma's impact on language, communication, and cognitive development. By understanding trauma-inf…

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Strategies to Support Students Who Stutter Over the Holidays 14:23

5M ago14:23

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Here come the holidays! Unfortunately, they can be exceptionally challenging for our kiddos who stutter and tend to become dysfluent during this time. Check out this episode for eight strategies today that support fluency for children who stutter by building resiliency while removing holiday stressors. Looking for 100% done-for-you weekly activitie…

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Kate Parkin, Mary Reilly, Angela Stolfi, and Christina Tafurt: Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology, Part 3 23:38

5M ago23:38

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Catherine Parkin serves as Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, She co-authored the book, Medical aspects of disability for the rehabilitation professionals in 2017 by the Springer Publishing Company. Mary Regina Reilly has served as the Clinical Director of Speech Language Patholog…

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Cognitive Impairment and Dementia 31:32

5M ago31:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we delve into the complexities of cognitive function and its disorders. Angie shares her personal journey with cognitive impairment following a stroke, highlighting the challenges of aphasia and adapting to a "new normal." Dr. Seles provides insights into the differences of cognitive testing, explain…

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