An Aphasia Overview, Rehab Strategies and the Benefits of Aphasia Support Groups
Course Description
In this episode, Renee is joined by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood, SLPD, CCC-SLP/L, to discuss the many facets of aphasia. Whether SLPs are involved in the rehabilitation of the acute phase of the chronic phase of aphasia, what does our EBP treatment look like? What techniques and strategies are we utilizing across the continuum of care? How can we implement or even create a community-based support group to address the needs of our patients with aphasia? Join Renee and Treasyri as they explore the expansive world of aphasia care.
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Objective
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
About Presenters
Renee Garrett
MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Renee Garrett is a native of Hampton Roads, VA. She graduated with her Bachelors and her Masters, both from Old Dominion University. She worked in a variety of medical settings, providing care for adults across the lifespan with dysphagia and a variety of communication and cognitive disorders. Renee has a special interest in cognitive retraining post-TBI. She holds certification as a certified brain injury specialist from the Brain Injury Association of America and is active in educating families, friends, and patients about dysphagia, communication, and cognitive disorders. She has served the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia in several roles, including president. She is the secretary for the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia. Renee is the recipient of the 2023 Darden Fellow award from Old Dominion University.
Treasyri Williams Wood
SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDP
Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood, a Michigan native, holds a Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) from Northwestern University. With expertise in neural bases of communication, advocacy, and leadership, she educates professionals, community members, and graduate students. Driven by a passion for person-centered interventions, she leads a speech and language clinic on the south side of Chicago and serves nationally as the Member at Large in Speech-Language Pathology on the ASHA Board of Directors.
Additional Information
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
Course Timeline
| Timeline |
|---|
| 10 min: Introductions and Backgrounds |
| 15 min: Discuss aphasia and communication challenges |
| 15 min: Discuss aphasia support groups |
| 15 min: Discuss strategies for EBP aphasia treatment and emerging technologies |
| 5 min: Q&A |
Course Disclosure
Disclosure Statement for Renee Garrett
| Financial | Renee Garrett is a paid employee of a private consulting firm in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is the host of Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs and receives financial reimbursement from SpeechTherapyPD.com. She also receives financial compensation for this and other webinars on SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | Renée is the secretary for the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia. |
Disclosure Statement for Treasyri Williams Wood
| Financial | Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood is the CEO and founder of Wilwood Consulting Services, a private practice and consulting firm. She receives compensation from SpeechTherapyPD.com for hosting this podcast. |
| Nonfinancial | Dr. Williams Wood is currently the Board Member at Large, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. |