Neuroplasticity principles are well-established and can inform rehabilitation practices. Traditionally, rehabilitation services have focused on the acute and subacute phases of recovery; however, there is clear evidence that individuals can continue to recover function long into the chronic phase. This course will present ideas for tapping into the power of neuroplasticity to support individuals with chronic neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders across the continuum of care, including recommendations for advocacy to promote service delivery and access.
Live Webinar
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the evidence supporting the recovery of individuals with neurogenic cognitive-communication disorders in the chronic phase.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate the principles of neuroplasticity and how they relate to long-term recovery.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the need to advocate for skilled rehabilitation services for individuals returning to therapy after a gap in services.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction and Case Studies |
| 10-20 Minutes | Literature review: Neuroplasticity and the "myth of the recovery plateau" |
| 20-40 Minutes | Neuroplasticity Principles Applied to Case Studies |
| 40-55 Minutes | Advocating for Continued Services for Individuals with Chronic Conditions |
| 55-60 Minutes | Wrap up and Q&A |
Presented By
Melissa Johnson
PhD CCC-SLP
Melissa Johnson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a professor emeritus at Nazareth University in Rochester, NY, where she teaches and provides clinical education in the area of neurogenic communication disorders. Her research interests are in understanding the impacts of right hemisphere brain damage on cognitive-communication abilities, especially in the area of pragmatics (apragmatism), as well as co-delivered music and speech therapy for people with aphasia. She is a co-developer of the RHDBank, a founding member of the International Right Hemisphere Collaborative, and a co-developer of the educational website, righthemisphere.org.
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Jessie Preston
MA CCC-SLP
Jessie Preston, MA, CCC-SLP, is a medical speech-language pathologist who specializes in working with adults withneurological communication and cognitive disorders. Jessie is currently a clinical assistant professor at Nazareth University in Rochester, NY where she teaches and manages an on-campus adult neurogenic communication and cognition clinic providing clinical supervision to graduate students. Jessie is on the board of the Rochester Parkinson Network, a non-profit organization. Jessie has a particular clinical interest in working with individuals living with Parkinson's as well as individuals living with chronic aphasia.
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Financial: Melissa Johnson was paid an honorarium for this presenation. Non-financial: Melissa Johnson is a founding member of the International Right Hemisphere Collaborative, co-developer of the RHDBank, and co-developer of the educational website, righthemisphere.org.
Financial: Jessie Preston was paid an honorarium for this presentation. Non-financial: Jessie Preston is a board member of Rochester Parkinson Network (non-profit organization).
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SpeechPathology.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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