254 Motor Speech Disorders and the MedSLP with Kaila Stipancic
Introduction
- Host: Discussion with Kaila Stipancic, PhD, CCC-SLP
- Topics: Motor Speech Disorders (MSD), speech intelligibility, therapeutic options for oromotor impairment, teletherapy, psychosocial dynamics
- Objective: Raise awareness about MSD, improve clinical attention in acute settings
Key Discussion Points
Importance for Medical SLPs
- MSDs Awareness: Essential for medical Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to have MSDs on their radar
- Dysphagia Connection: Understanding the link between MSDs and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
Evaluation and Diagnosis
- Eval Orders: Indications such as dysarthria, apraxia, slurred speech
- Differential Diagnosis: Importance of distinguishing between types of dysarthria
- Historical Review: Grad school charts and differentiation methods
Assessment and Treatment
- DDK Rates: Use of Diadochokinetic (DDK) rates in assessment
- Therapeutic Options: Improving quality of life through targeted therapy
Teletherapy Utilization
- Remote Therapy: Exploring the role and effectiveness of teletherapy in treating MSDs
Psychosocial Dynamics
- Impact on Patients: Understanding the social and psychological aspects of living with MSDs
Additional Resources
Listener Engagement
- Feedback and Support: Encouragement to leave reviews and support the show
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