The Brainy Speech Therapist Podcast

The role of SLT

Jan and Helen discuss the role of SLT when working with people who have a brain injury, based on information provided in a course run by Sheila MacDonald.

Primary Progressive Aphasia

In this episode, Helen speaks with Rosemary Townsend from the charity Dyscover. Rosemary gives an insight into what this diagnosis means, the role of SLT, and information about the first ever PPA Awareness Day. This is happening on 4th April, with Rosemary and Dr Anna Volkmer hosting a webinar. Sign up at: Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness Day 2025 Tickets, Fri 4 Apr 2025 at 12:00 | Eventbrite
 
For more information on Dyscover, check out their website Dyscover - Dyscover Charity If you would like to contact Rosemary to find out more about PPA, she can be reached via rtownsend@dyscover.org.uk
 

INCOG Guidelines 2.0

Claire Farrington-Douglas joins Jan and Helen to discuss the INCOG Guidelines 2.0. We focus on Part IV: Cognitive-Communication and Social Cognition Disorders, these are freely available online, along with the other sections of the guidelines. Part IV can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1097/htr.0000000000000835

Motor speech disorders: case studies

Jan and Helen discuss their experiences of working with dysarthria and apraxia of speech. Share your experiences and tips for therapy via X @BrainySLT and Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

Journal article: motor speech disorders

Jan and Helen discuss a journal article that focused on how accurate SLTs are at rating the severity of dysarthria. We discuss the article content and have a debate about the usefulness of such ratings. You can read the article at:

Monika Wright, motor speech

In this episode, speech and language therapist Monika Wright talks about how she approaches working with people with motor speech (and voice) difficulties influenced by her previous professional career as an actor.

Dyscover Aphasia

In this episode, Helen speaks with Julie Samuel from Dyscover Aphasia, a charity based in Surrey. We chat through the range of services they offer, with more details on their website www.dyscover.org.uk. If you have any comments or suggestions, do let us know via our social media. Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists X @BrainySLT

Say Aphasia

We chat with Colin Lyall, founder of the charity Say Aphasia. Check out their website for information and resources at www.sayaphasia.org
They are part of the Aphasia Alliance, another excellent resource: www.aphasiaalliance.org

Journal article: Wernicke’s aphasia

Jan and Helen are back with another journal article discussion. This time, we talk through a study that explored the potential use of medication and intensive therapy in treating Wernicke's aphasia. Do share your thoughts and experiences of this form of aphasia.

S4 Ep 3 Eating, drinking, and swallowing changes after brain injury

Jan and Helen discuss their experiences of managing eating, drinking, and swallowing changes in their brain injury caseload. We also chat about guidance available in managing EDAR- eating and drinking with acknowledged risk.