Olivia is an experienced speech-language pathologist (SLP), managing a mixed inpatient subacute rehabilitation caseload as well as a community based caseload for adults requiring speech pathology services following stroke. Her caseload includes an increasing number of individuals with chronic aphasia. Service limitations allow each patient a short intensive inpatient rehabilitation stay. Following this service delivery is relatively flexible. The standard care model involves patients receiving individual outpatient therapy blocks in the clinic and community access and appointments at home as needed.
Claire Layfield, BA(HONS), MSLP
Claire Layfield has been practicing as a clinical speech pathologist since 2006 primarily working with adults in both acute and rehabilitation settings with acquired swallowing and communication impairments. She has maintained an interest in medical and health research throughout this time and has presented at state, national and international conferences. She has contributed to the development of the Speech Pathology Australia Position Statement on Neuromuscular Electrical stimulation for dysphagia rehabilitation and contributed to the 2011 revision of the Speech Pathology Australia position paper in general dysphagia management. She has been co-leader of the NSW Evidence Based Practice Network Group for Adult Language since 2010-2012 and Adult Dysphagia Group 2012-2014. As a researcher she hopes to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice and facilitate the use of evidence based practice into everyday clinical settings
Kirrie Ballard, PhD
Kirrie Ballard is Professor and Australian Research Council Future Fellow at the University of Sydney, Australia. Her work focuses on speech motor control and learning; understanding how speech motor control changes across the lifespan, how it is influenced by neurological damage, and factors affecting response to rehabilitation.
Donald A. Robin, PhD
Dr. Robin uses brain imaging to study mechanisms of action of speech disorders and their treatment. He has pioneered data analysis using Bayesian network modeling to quantify brain changes associated with such disorders as apraxia of speech.
Related Courses
1https://www.speechpathology.com/slp-ceus/course/best-practice-for-assessment-and-9759Best Practice for Assessment and Treatment of Bilingual AphasiaThis course focuses on best practice in the assessment and treatment of bilingual aphasia by speech-language pathologists. Recommended practices are contrasted against common mistakes made by clinicians working with bilingual patients with aphasia. Implementation of best practices are modeled through case studies.auditory, textual, visual
This course focuses on best practice in the assessment and treatment of bilingual aphasia by speech-language pathologists. Recommended practices are contrasted against common mistakes made by clinicians working with bilingual patients with aphasia. Implementation of best practices are modeled through case studies.
2https://www.speechpathology.com/slp-ceus/course/behavioral-frameworks-for-dementia-management-9473Behavioral Frameworks for Dementia ManagementThis course will focus on cognitive-communication intervention strategies for various dementia presentations and will provide a review of evidence-based treatment. Behavioral frameworks along with their rationales will be introduced and applied across several dementia types and mild, moderate and severe levels of impairment.auditory, textual, visual
This course will focus on cognitive-communication intervention strategies for various dementia presentations and will provide a review of evidence-based treatment. Behavioral frameworks along with their rationales will be introduced and applied across several dementia types and mild, moderate and severe levels of impairment.
3https://www.speechpathology.com/slp-ceus/course/dysphagia-in-neurodegenerative-disease-9732Dysphagia in Neurodegenerative DiseaseDysphagia is common in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease. This course discusses the underlying pathophysiology and appropriate treatment programs for each disease, as well as use of alternate methods of nutrition/hydration.auditory, textual, visual
Dysphagia is common in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Parkinson’s disease. This course discusses the underlying pathophysiology and appropriate treatment programs for each disease, as well as use of alternate methods of nutrition/hydration.
4https://www.speechpathology.com/slp-ceus/course/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-introduction-10771Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Introduction for SLPsAn introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a modern evidence-based counseling approach, is provided in this course. Research support for ACT is discussed, and case studies to illustrate how ACT techniques can help patients and their families with the psychosocial consequences of living with communication disorders are presented.auditory, textual, visual
An introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a modern evidence-based counseling approach, is provided in this course. Research support for ACT is discussed, and case studies to illustrate how ACT techniques can help patients and their families with the psychosocial consequences of living with communication disorders are presented.
5https://www.speechpathology.com/slp-ceus/course/social-isolation-and-covid-19-9514Social Isolation and COVID-19 Cognitive Decline: From Zero to Hero!Social distancing and isolation associated with the COVID-10 pandemic have begun to take a toll on patients in residential settings, but SLPs can help mitigate the long-term consequences. This course will discuss the risk factors for and effects of isolation, as well as potential strategies to prevent or reverse pandemic-related cognitive decline.auditory, textual, visual
Social distancing and isolation associated with the COVID-10 pandemic have begun to take a toll on patients in residential settings, but SLPs can help mitigate the long-term consequences. This course will discuss the risk factors for and effects of isolation, as well as potential strategies to prevent or reverse pandemic-related cognitive decline.
