Hi, SLP team; input needed.

Patient with Lt MCA infarct with subcortical involvement. acute stage. Global aphasia recovering to severe brocas (?). Automatic speech appears to emerge, dysarthric slurred speech emerging.

I started with AAC, ipad based typing and Awaz app for functional communication.
Patient is functionally communicating by typing a few words and uses the word production program.

I plan to use MIT principles and kinematics therapy as apraxic element is present.

I would love to collaborate your input in planning treatment for this complex scenario. Your input will certainly help me manage this complex case. Thanks.

As Brain Injury Awareness Month comes to a close, I’m reflecting on my journey as a speech therapist and how it intersects with my personal experience of suffering a concussion in high school. Concussions, often termed as mild traumatic brain injuries, can have significant impacts on various aspects of life. In this video, I delve into what a concussion entails, how speech therapists play a vital role in aiding recovery, and other therapy considerations.

Watch to learn more: https://youtu.be/eShIiRgsdI0?si=2Drtq0QkiysUXqzE

In my most recent podcast episode, I interview Olly Rees with Concussion Recovered focusing on concussion recovery and navigating your nervous system.

Join us as we explore topics ranging from nervous system responses to brain waves and sleep practices. This conversation isn’t just informative—it’s a testament to resilience and the power of community in navigating life’s unexpected challenges.

https://nataliemarieslp.com/podcast/concussion-heal

I am creating a course that will be available in March via SpeechTherapyPD, Ethical AI in Speech Therapy: Harnessing the Future with Responsibility, and am including an extensive handout of helpful resources. This includes ChatGPT prompts.

Are you using ChatGPT to assist with lesson planning, report writing, goal creation, emails, etc? 

Would you be willing to share a few favorite and most effective prompts and I will share them in the handout?  - with credit to you of course!

I'm so curious to see how we are using this innovative and exciting platform!

Share your info here: https://forms.gle/qZQe69aVUwR1D8xA6

For those looking to know the difference between Wernicke's and Broca's aphasia, check out this research article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441951/#:~:text=As%20with%20Broca's%20aphasia%2C%20repetition,rules%20with%20normal%20sentence%20structure.

It's time for another Praxis study question!

A 70-year-old patient experienced a left-hemisphere stroke and now exhibits difficulty understanding and producing grammatically complex sentences. What type of aphasia is likely present?
- A) Broca's aphasia
- B) Wernicke's aphasia
- C) Global aphasia
- D) Anomic aphasia

I’m eager to share more details about how SLPs can be interventionists for domestic violence survivors. Stay tuned!