The Brainy Speech Therapist Podcast

What is Cognitive-Communication?

Welcome to the second series of The Brainy Speech Therapist Podcast. In this episode, Jan and Helen discuss cognition and how it effects communication. We talk about the Model of Cognitive-Communication Competence by Sheila Macdonald, more information can be found in her paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29064304/ If you are keen to undertake specific training in this area, head to courses.brainandcommunication.ca We also chat through a couple of case studies to illustrate how difficulties might present and impact on the individual and their communication partners. Information on registering for the International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference can be found at https://www.chapman.edu/crean/academic-programs/graduate-programs/ms-communication-sciences-and-disorders/international-cognitive-communication-disorders-conference.aspx As always, comments and suggestions are welcome via Twitter @BrainySLT and Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

Episode 13: A chat about speech therapy

Featuring a conversation between Alan, a survivor of a brain injury, and Megan, a speech and language therapist. They talk about the role of speech and language therapy, diversity in the profession, and misconceptions of rehabilitation. Huge thanks to them both for taking the time to chat.

CCD chat!

Jan and Helen are joined by Vicky Mayer, Clinical Lead for SLT at the Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh. We focused our chat on the recent Cognitive Communication Disorders Symposium, which took place online. 
You'll hear us reference various researchers and assessment tools, to check them out for yourself we've included all the links:
On Twitter: Dr Melissa Brunner @LissBEE_CPSP
Professor Leanne Togher @LeanneTogher
Dr Rachel Rietdijk @RachaelReedake
Dr Nicholas Behn @NicholasBehn
Simon Grobler @simongrobler
Claire Farrington-Douglas @clairefarring20
CCCABI 
http://www.ccdpublishing.com/cccabi.aspx
The Social Brain Toolkit
https://abi-communication-lab.sydney.edu.au/having-better-conversations-after-brain-injury-the-social-brain-toolkit-project/
Information about the FAVRES http://www.ccdpublishing.com/favres.aspx 
Brisbane Language Test: https://brisbanetest.org/
A link to more information on OARS https://positivepsychology.com/motivational-interviewing-exercises/
A couple of research papers are mentioned in the episode. Pragmatic Rating Scale: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31246099/
Sheila McDonald's paper on the Model of Cognitive-Communication Competence:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29064304/ 

Episode eleven: iRest meditation

This is an episode led by Lucie McIntosh, who we spoke to in episode ten. She takes us through an iRest meditation, so aside from our pre-recorded jingles there is no other talking. Perfect for trying out meditation!

Episode ten: Healing with iRest meditation

Jan and Helen are joined by Fiona, who spoke about her journey of recovery from brain injury in the last episode. The three of us speak with Lucie McIntosh, who explains a form of meditation called iRest. This is the first of two episodes on this subject, with the second being a stand alone iRest session. More information can be found at www.irest.org and at https://vimeo.com/integrativerestoration.

Episode nine: Walk with us

In this episode, Jan and Helen are delighted to be joined by two people with lived experience of brain injury. Fiona and Alan take us through their journeys since their brain injuries, how they are doing now, and what they hope for the future. As always, we thank you for listening and welcome you to share your thoughts on Twitter @BrainySLT and Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

What’s happening in Tayside

In this episode Jan and Helen speak to Amy and Alex, Speech and Language Therapists in NHS Tayside. We chat about the highs and lows of working with the brain injury caseload, how we as therapists can support one another, and the thinking behind Words of the Week. If you've not signed up to Words of the Week, information can be found here: https://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/OurServicesA-Z/AdultAcquiredSpeechandLanguageTherapy/PROD_314107/index.htm We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the podcast, find us on social media via @BrainySLT on Twitter and @brainyspeechtherapists on Instagram. 

Giving voice to family members

In this episode we talk to Anne, who's husband had a traumatic brain injury. We talk about their journey of recovery and rehabilitation together, how she processed what happened, and what helped her. For more on this subject, we recommend the book Family Experience of Brain Injury: Surviving, Coping and Adjusting; by Jo Clark-Wilson and Mark Holloway. Available from all good bookshops.

Nutrition matters

In episode 6, Jan and Helen collaborate with Sian Riley from Red Pepper Nutrition to discuss how speech and language therapists and dietitians work with people recovering from head injuries. Sian can be contacted via her website www.redpeppernutrition.com, and is on Twitter @RedPepperNutri, her podcast is called the Red Pepper Nutrition podcast. Communication Access training is mentioned, more information can be found at https://communication-access.co.uk/ Get in touch with Jan and Helen via Twitter @BrainySLT or Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists. 

Episode five: Enabling Environments

In this episode, we speak to Jane Johnson, Speech and Language Therapist, on the subject of Positive Behaviour Support.
Jane highlights some resources for more information-
PBS Alliance webinars: https://www.bild.org.uk/resources/?fwp_resource_type=webinar
Restraint Reduction Network: https://restraintreductionnetwork.org/
The Facebook group for UK therapists interested in PBS can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465347221060448/about
Jane herself can be reached via janejohnsonslt@yahoo.co.uk
Helen and Jan also reference webinars with Gary LaVigna Ph.D, watch them here: http://iaba.com/jargonfree.html?fbclid=IwAR1IrHMACtb0EH_EKo8sSikbkGRPcu3Zy9xpWxhFe9PcreZ_IgVersVSTDA