Keys for SLPs

A speech-language pathology podcast exploring keys to better serve our clients throughout the lifespan

About the show

Keys for SLPs explores keys for speech-language pathologists to better serve clients throughout their lifespan. Join host Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM as she brings you experts in the field of speech-language pathology, collaborative professionals, and caregivers to discuss practical therapy strategies, research, challenges, triumphs, and career opportunities.

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Episodes

  • Episode 87: Keys to Taking Out the Fear in Voice Therapy

    July 18th, 2024  |  1 hr 1 min
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Louise Pinkerton, MM, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Louise explores voice therapy in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast.

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    Episode 86: Keys to Job and Career Changes for Speech-Language Pathologist

    July 5th, 2024  |  1 hr 5 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Louise Pinkerton, MM, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Louise describes her career change and finds common themes in the decision-making process for SLPs and voice professionals who are considering job or career changes.

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    Episode 85: Keys to an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program

    June 28th, 2024  |  1 hr 4 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Michelle Armour, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle joins us for this one-hour podcast to discuss an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP).

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    Episode 84: Keys to Improving Life Participation with Aphasia Groups

    June 14th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Michelle Armour, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle joins Keys for SLPs to share her journey developing a Life Participation Approach to Aphasia program that inspired her to gather qualitative measures that support evidence-based practice with aphasia groups.

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    Episode 83: Keys to Empowering People with ALS: Team Gleason...No White Flags!

    May 10th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Emily Kornman, MCD, CCC-SLP - Emily brings Team Gleason to you in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. Team Gleason is a 5013(c)(3) organization founded in 2011 by Steve and Michel Gleason - Team Gleason has provided over $40 million in adventure, technology, equipment, and care services to people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and countless others through advocacy and support.

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    Episode 82: Keys to Supporting People with ALS

    May 3rd, 2024  |  1 hr 5 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Jennifer Chapin, M.S., CCC-SLP - Jennifer provides an update on ALS in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. She discusses ALS diagnosis and prognosis variability and significant research that has impacted ALS. Jennifer draws on years of experience working with those with ALS to describe SLP evaluation, goals, and treatment that supports those with ALS.

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    Episode 81: Keys to Treating Speech and Voice Disorders with LSVT LOUD

    April 12th, 2024  |  1 hr 4 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Cynthia M Fox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Dr. Fox, co-founder of LSVT Global, explores the evolution of LSVT LOUD and how it is used to treat a variety of adult and pediatric speech and voice disorders.

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    Episode 80: Keys to Starting a Dysphagia Support Group as Part of a Private Practice

    March 29th, 2024  |  35 mins 9 secs
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Kristin Winter, MEd, CCC-SLP - Kristin describes how the Dysphagia Digest of Florida workshops engage patients and caregivers alike with an upbeat, informative, and supportive exchange of experiences, knowledge, and helpful information about swallowing disorders and dysphagia. She outlines the dysphagia support group format and provides ideas on referral sources and programming. Kristin brings case studies to demonstrate the positive outcomes that a dysphagia support group can encourage.

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    Episode 79: Keys to Supporting People with Huntington’s Disease

    March 1st, 2024  |  1 hr 5 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Michael de Riesthal, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Michael delves into Huntington’s Disease in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He provides an overview of Huntington’s Disease, recent research, and ways SLPs can support this population. Michael draws upon his research and experience at the Center of Excellence for Huntington’s Disease Clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help SLPs enhance the quality of life for people with Huntington’s Disease.

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    Episode 78: Keys to a Right Hemisphere Stroke Journey

    January 31st, 2024  |  1 hr 3 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guests: Simon and Sarah Barton - In this one-hour conversational audio course podcast, Simon and Sarah Barton join Keys for SLPs for an inspiring story of partnership and recovery. Simon Barton, a right hemisphere stroke survivor, discusses his personal journey of recovery with candid details, humor, and honesty. Sarah Barton shares her experience as both a care partner and wife. Together, Simon and Sarah offer SLPs their unique perspective on ways to support right-hemisphere survivors and their families.

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    Episode 77: Keys to Aphasia - Inclusive Holiday Celebrations

    November 23rd, 2023  |  1 hr 15 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Genevieve Richardson, MS, CCC-SLP - Genevieve joins Mary Beth for this episode to discuss aphasia inclusion. They focus on planning for the holidays through the lens of aphasia inclusion.

  • Episode 76: Keys to Communication with Parkinson’s Disease with SPEAK OUT!

    November 20th, 2023  |  1 hr 9 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Samantha Elendary, MA, CCC-SLP & Caitlin Fattore, MS, CCC-SLP - Samantha, founder of Parkinson Voice Project, and Caitlin, co-founder of Voices for Parkinson’s Inc., join this one-hour audio course/podcast episode to explore the SPEAK OUT! program.

  • Episode 75: Keys to Neurodiversity Affirming Dynamic Assessment Strategies for SLPs

    November 10th, 2023  |  1 hr 4 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP - Chris will explore key strategies for neurodiversity-affirming assessments in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast.

  • Episode 74: Keys to Opening Your Eyes and Mind to Orofacial Myology

    November 6th, 2023  |  1 hr 9 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM - Zohara shares her journey into the world of orofacial myology. She describes how a myo mindset can help SLPs embrace orofacial myology in their current practice.

  • Episode 73: Keys to NMES and Ampcare’s Effective Swallowing Protocol (ESP) for Dysphagia Treatment

    September 6th, 2023  |  1 hr 6 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Rick McAdoo, MS, CCC, SLP - Rick reviews the principles of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for dysphagia treatment in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. He discusses Ampcare’s Effective Swallow Protocol and describes how neuromuscular electrical stimulation, resistive exercises, and postural strategies promote a safe and effortful swallow. Rick shares case studies and research to support evidence-based practice.

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    Episode 72: Keys for Trauma Resiliency

    August 28th, 2023  |  1 hr 3 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Caitlin Lopez, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT-200 - This episode features Caitlin Lopez discussing the Trauma Resiliency Model and how it can be utilized for co-regulation during therapy sessions. The trauma resiliency model utilizes six skills that bring the nervous system back into the resilient zone.