Podcast: The Role of the SLP in Supporting Healthcare Needs of Neurodiverse Older Adults
Hours: 0.50
Neurodiversity is most often equated with autism spectrum disorders, but it also encompasses attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, dyspraxia, and dyslexia among other conditions. An underlying premise of neurodiversity is that variations in neurological development and functioning are to be valued and accepted, rather than considered pathological. This course will discuss the intersection of the neurodiversity movement with the concepts and culture of person-centered care in healthcare settings. This intersection places the speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the unique position not only to educate colleagues about an individual’s communicative and cognitive needs but also to acknowledge the importance of accepting neurodiversity in settings that continue to work toward patient autonomy and empowerment.
Neurodiversity is most often equated with autism spectrum disorders, but it also encompasses attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, dyspraxia, and dyslexia among other conditions. An underlying premise of neurodiversity is that variations in neurological development and functioning are to be valued and accepted, rather than considered pathological. This course will discuss the intersection of the neurodiversity movement with the concepts and culture of person-centered care in healthcare settings. This intersection places the speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the unique position not only to educate colleagues about an individual’s communicative and cognitive needs but also to acknowledge the importance of accepting neurodiversity in settings that continue to work toward patient autonomy and empowerment.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Intermediate Level
0.05 ASHA CEUs
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 0.50 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Outline:
Introduction
Neurodiversity: A Normal Variation (1:24)
Description of Neurodiversity (2:39)
Neurodiversity Acceptance (5:30)
Neurotypical Privilege (11:38)
Person First Language (14:19)
Aging and Neurodiversity (18:09)
Neurodiversity Diagnosis in Late Life (23:40)
Screening (25:06)
Person-Centered Care (25:43)
SLP’s Role with Neurodiverse Older Adults (28:08)
Documentation (32:37)
Communication Recommendations for Healthcare Facilities (37:03)
Comparison to Approaches with Neurodiverse Children (46:09)
Practice-Based Evidence (48:22)
Conclusion (49:42)
Instructor: Pamela Smith, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNAP
Pamela Smith is a professor of speech-language pathology at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in acquired neurogenic disorders of communication and swallowing. She has over 30 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist including work in acute care, acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and home health settings. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, past president of the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and coordinator for ASHA's Special Interest Group #15, Gerontology. Disclosure: Pamela Smith, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNAP discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as Collecting Speaker's Fees Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a ContributorStaff Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a large contract therapy company, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Disclosure: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor
The target audience for this course is: Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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