SLP Learning Series SpeechTherapyPD.com
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The SLP Learning Series, presented by SpeechTherapyPD.com, explores various topics of speech-language pathology. Each 'season' dives deep into an area from a variety of guests who are leaders in the field. Some topics include stuttering, AAC, sports concussion, teletherapy, ethics, and more.
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S13E2: Overlap and Collaboration Between Speech Therapy and Music Therapy
Guest: Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BC - Research demonstrates that musicians often have better speech-processing skills than non-musicians. This episode provides an overview of the OPERA hypothesis, which outlines five mechanisms (Overlap, Precision, Emotion, Repetition, and Attention) and explains how music experiences can benefit speech and language processing. The guest will share real-life case examples of how singing can be used to practice speech-related goals, along with intervention ideas and variations that non-musician speech-language pathologists can lead.
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S13E1: Musical Journeys and Their Connection to the Field of Speech-Language Pathology
Guest: Erik X. Raj, PhD, CCC-SLP - This exciting episode features an interdisciplinary SLP, associate professor, and rock musician discussing the intersection of music and speech theoretically and experientially. Discover how music technology and music-based tools can be implemented as practical, evidence-based interventions in your practice, as well as how your own personal musical journey (or any creative journey) can fruitfully influence your contributions to a disparate field such as speech therapy.
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S7E12: Speech Sound Production in Telepractice
Guest: Tiffany P. Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - In this episode, Dr. Williams discusses the professional skills needed to treat and assess speech sound disorders in the telepractice setting. She will discuss assessing, treating, and facilitating the generalization of learned skills into other settings. Dr. Williams will provide actionable strategies and resources for clinicians.
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S7E11: Best Practices for Tele-supervision
Guest: Taina Jimenez-Lopez, SLPD, CCC-SLP - Dr. Jimenez-Lopez will discuss the best practices when supervising the use of telecommunications in various settings and explore which states have regulations on telesupervision and what is expected of the supervisor and supervisee. The conversation will be centered on what should be considered to conduct an effective supervision experience via telepractice.
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S7E10: Tele-Assessment in the Clinic Setting
Guest: Roxana Gonzalez, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode features Roxana Gonzalez, who explains the expanding role of tele-assessments in the field of speech and language pathology. Various types of assessment tools and practical strategies to conduct virtual assessments will be discussed. The benefits and challenges commonly faced by evaluators will be outlined. Participants will be able to take away practical tips to enhance patient experience in the virtual setting.
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S7E9: Navigating Case Management Through Telepractice
Guest: Kristin Martinez, MA, CCC-SLP - This episode explores challenges and best practices related to school-based case management in telepractice. Opportunities to prepare for case management responsibilities in a new teletherapy assignment and tips and strategies related to case management will be discussed.