ASHA Voices
133 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 60 ratingsA show about how we communicate and how that communication changes our lives.
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A Personal and Professional Look at Multilingualism and CSD
March 28, 2024 07:21 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this panel discussion, guests address how SLPs can empower themselves to effectively provide their services cross-linguistically. The guests share stories of their personal and professional connections to multilingualism, demonstrating the link between language, identity, and their work. Transcript
Isolation, Frustration, and What Follows a Brain Injury
March 14, 2024 05:09 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBSLP Jerry Hoepner discusses the ways SLPs can help patients address barriers to care and connection following a traumatic brain injury. A professor at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Hoepner studies the experiences of people with TBIs and their interactions with health care providers. As a part of his research, he’s gathered and published observations from people who have experienced brain injuries. He shares what he’s learned from that research, highlighting the chronic phase of ca...
The Role of Two SLPs Following a Unique Face-Transplant Surgery
February 29, 2024 08:20 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBSLPs Meg Lico and Kaitlin Hanley from NYU Langone Health share their story of working with Aaron James, the recipient of what’s being billed as the first ever full-eye and partial-face transplant. They describe how they worked with James to reach his goals, such as eating solid foods with his family. Central to the story is their collaboration and the interdepartmental communication that made success possible. The SLPs provide details about approaching this unique case, as well as their vic...
A Big-Picture Look at Hearing Loss in the U.S.
February 15, 2024 06:15 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBWe’re delving into new research addressing the where and the who of hearing loss in the U.S. Principal investigator David Rein, of NORC at the University of Chicago, and audiologist Nick Reed, of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discuss the Sound Check project. This research initiative includes new estimates of bilateral hearing loss and an interactive map that presents the data by state, county, and more. Hear the researchers observe trends and share takeaways from this co...
What Tinnitus and mTBI Can Mean for Patients
February 01, 2024 08:09 - 25 minutes - 35 MBAn audiologist and SLP discuss working together to assist patients with mild TBI and tinnitus. At the center of their collaboration is addressing the cognitive load in patients who have both tinnitus and the injury. Find out why and how the duo decided to join together to help these patients, and what they do differently now. Transcript
Bonus: More Communication Strategies to Improve Health Care Access
January 25, 2024 08:05 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this second part of our conversation with SLP and health services researcher Jen Oshita, she expands on strategies people with communication disabilities can use to express themselves and more fully participate in their own health care. Hear why Oshita feels SLPs play a pivotal role in improving health care equity for these patients, and what organizations can do to increase communication access. Plus, hear from patients and care partners, including personal accounts from Hari Kannan, V...
How SLPs Can Use Communication Strategies to Improve Health Care Access
January 18, 2024 07:56 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBSLP and health services researcher Jen Oshita provides strategies SLPs can share with people with communication disabilities to facilitate effective communication in health care. She discusses how communication access in health care interactions can contribute to health disparities, and she addresses barriers to care related to communication, such as rushed appointments with providers or the use of confusing medical jargon. Throughout this conversation, we’ll hear from patients and care par...
Author John Hendrickson on Stuttering, Disclosure, and 'Life on Delay'
January 04, 2024 05:25 - 28 minutes - 39 MBJohn Hendrickson is a writer and senior editor at The Atlantic where, four years ago, he began to write about stuttering, penning an article about now-President Joe Biden's relationship with speech disfluency. Hendrickson’s memoir “Life on Delay” is a personal expansion, exploring the author's own life experiences with stuttering. On the podcast, he discusses his book, publicly disclosing he is a person who stutters, and addresses media representations of speech disfluency. This is ASH...
Looking Ahead to 2024; Reflecting on 2023
December 21, 2023 05:02 - 2 minutes - 3.3 MBASHA Voices is ringing in the new year with a preview of 2024 and some highlights from 2023.
What Role Can Supervisors Play in Addressing Microaggressions?
December 07, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBYou may have seen our first guests present on cultural awareness, bias, and microaggressions in the supervisory relationship at the 2023 ASHA Convention. SLPs Kyomi Gregory-Martin and Nancy Gauvin join the podcast for a conversation on creating inclusive workplace cultures and what to do if you unintentionally commit a microaggression. Later in the episode, hear a personal story from Iván Campos, a bilingual SLP working in California. He also shares how he feels microaggressions have chang...
Access, Advocacy, and Community in Public Health Audiology
November 23, 2023 05:02 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBAudiologist and public health researcher Lauren Dillard takes us on a journey through the ASHA Voices archive to highlight the many places audiology and public health overlap. From mobile clinics, to a history lesson, to an Arizona border town, hear excerpts from past episodes of the podcast curated by affiliates of ASHA Special Interest Group 8, Public Health Audiology.
Stories from a Career Addressing Clinical Mysteries
November 09, 2023 05:02 - 32 minutes - 5 MBSLP Joe Duffy, who has spent decades with the Mayo Clinic treating motor speech disorders, shares some of the stories that stick with him—from surprising neurological conditions to functional speech disorders. And, he dissects what we can learn from these memorable patients and the way they spoke.
Avoiding Confusion in Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 5 MBIf clinicians and families aren’t speaking the same language when treating pediatric swallowing disorders, things can get confusing — and dangerous — says today's guest on the podcast. SLP Laura Brooks discusses her work with the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative, or IDDSI. The nonprofit has been developing and implementing resources that standardize measurements for thickened liquids and modified foods. Brooks, who treats children with swallowing disorders, discusses...
Advocacy Progress for Developmental Language Disorder
October 19, 2023 04:03 - 26 minutes - 5 MBWhat some SLPs have considered a “hidden disorder” is receiving attention. Earlier this year, the Department of Education clarified that Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) could be recognized under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. To reflect and expand on this update, DLD advocates Kelly Farquharson, Tiffany Hogan, and Karla McGregor join the podcast to detail the work they are doing to bring attention to the neurodevelopmental condition. They discuss what this r...
Examining the First Year of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
October 12, 2023 04:01 - 28 minutes - 5 MBWhat have we learned from the first year of OTC hearing aids’ availability? A panel of audiologists with distinct perspectives on the devices—informed by their varying professional experiences—discuss uptake, patient satisfaction, and common misconceptions. Plus, hear what our guests hope year two and beyond might hold for these devices.
Swallowing Disorders and Artificial Intelligence
September 28, 2023 04:01 - 20 minutes - 5 MBIn this episode, we look at what artificial intelligence (AI) might mean for people with swallowing disorders, as part of our continuing series of conversations about AI's influence on audiology and speech-language pathology. Vanderbilt University’s Cara Donohue shares her experience with this burgeoning technology before discussing implications and practical applications. Hear why she considers the roles of engineers and interprofessional collaboration to be essential.
What AI May Have in Store for Hearing Care
September 14, 2023 05:48 - 25 minutes - 5 MBFrom hearing aids to cochlear implants, from tinnitus to speech-in-noise, AI is everywhere. On this episode, professor Fan-Gang Zeng (UC Irvine) discusses where audiologists may see AI show up next, and the promise this technology holds for assessment and treatment. Zeng’s research focuses on the ways hearing and the brain are linked, like through tinnitus or with cochlear implants. At the 2023 Research Symposium on Hearing at the upcoming ASHA Convention, he will present on the implicat...
How AI Can Aid Care Coordination for Patients Experiencing Dizziness
August 31, 2023 04:02 - 20 minutes - 5 MBFrom the moment a patient approaches their primary care provider about balance problems, the road to recovery can be long and expensive. But audiologist Devin McCaslin (University of Michigan) is working to simplify that path and reduce costs--using artificial intelligence. This technology can help patients receive needed care, and McCaslin discusses how an AI system, which he helped to develop, coordinates care for patients with dizziness and puts them in front of the appropriate providers...
Author Christopher Anderson Reflects on 'Every Waking Moment,' His Stuttering Journey
August 24, 2023 04:10 - 35 minutes - 5 MBIn his book “Every Waking Moment,” author Christopher Anderson shares in unflinching detail the pain he experienced related to stuttering—both as a young person and into adulthood. But he also recounts how a series of personal decisions and a single business card slowly changed everything, putting him on the road to self-acceptance. Anderson joins the podcast to discuss his life and his book, including his experience with avoidance-reduction therapy, and what he wants to share with SLPs. T...
Author Vince Vawter on His Novel 'Paperboy,' and the Lived Experience of Stuttering
August 17, 2023 04:03 - 21 minutes - 5 MBTen years after “Paperboy,” the story of a boy who stutters, resonated with audiences and won the Newbery Medal, its author Vince Vawter joins the podcast to discuss it. In the novel, protagonist "Little Man" takes over a paper route and finds empowerment, gaining confidence in himself and in his ability to communicate. Vawter talks about his own experiences as a person who stutters, and how people have reacted to his book over the years. This is the first of two conversations with authors...
The Non-Compete Agreement Faces An Uncertain Future
August 03, 2023 04:30 - 24 minutes - 5 MBYou may have seen a sometimes contentious element of contracts--the non-compete agreement--in the news lately. Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission recommended eliminating these clauses, claiming they decrease competition. Non-compete agreements are used to prohibit employees from leaving one workplace to join or create a competitor. Some employees believe the agreements limit their career advancement, but many employers feel they are necessary to protect their businesses and int...
How Do We Ensure Culturally Responsive Practice When Working With People Who Stutter?
July 20, 2023 04:32 - 29 minutes - 5 MBSLP Kia Noelle Johnson speaks about cultural responsiveness in work with people who stutter and the role of culture in the presentation, assessment, and treatment related to this speech disfluency. It’s a matter Johnson notes is particularly relevant for school-based SLPs. Later in the episode, hear from a future SLP who is creating a space for vulnerable conversations about the experience of being a person who stutters.
Driving Hearing Care Access With Mobile Audiology
July 06, 2023 04:01 - 27 minutes - 5 MBMeet two audiologists who use their clinics on wheels to reach people who have unaddressed hearing loss. From designing their space to finding their clients, these audiologists tell us what it’s like to run a business and serve patients on the road. These conversation were originally published in November 2022.
Benefits of Conversation in the Lives of People with Aphasia
June 22, 2023 04:39 - 29 minutes - 5 MBGuests explore the ways in which conversation can play a role in fighting social isolation for people with aphasia, as well as provide an important way to experience community and connection. First, the hosts of the Brain Friends podcast – Angie Cauthorn, an advocate for people with aphasia, and SLP Seles Gadson. The duo discusses their aphasia-centered podcast and address the critical role of conversation groups, such as the Black American Aphasia Conversation Group, in fostering that comm...
What Public Health Says About the Future of CSD
June 08, 2023 04:05 - 26 minutes - 5 MBThe University of Memphis’ Sarah Warren says studying public health allowed her to reimagine her career as an audiologist and connect her work to larger communities. She shares why and how she is incorporating public health concepts into the education of the next generation of audiologists. Plus, does it feel like you've been hearing more about public health in recent years? Warren explains the reason for that. She shares a brief history of health care trends in the U.S, including how the C...
What Message Banking Offers People with ALS
May 25, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 5 MBSLP Emily Kornman discusses her work as a part of Team Gleason, a nonprofit supporting people with ALS. When ALS erodes someone’s ability to speak, many turn to augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, to find their voice. Kornman discusses her work with AAC devices and voice and message banking. Plus, we’ll hear a first-hand account from a family Kornman assisted with message banking in her work for Team Gleason. This conversation was originally published in September 2022.
Stuttering Intervention Without A Focus on Fluency
May 11, 2023 04:01 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBHow do society’s expectations of people who stutter affect those speakers’ experiences? As a person who stutters and as an SLP specializing in stuttering, Chris Constantino of Florida State University discusses how concepts like neurodiversity and the social model of disability can influence and inspire intervention. He shares what these ideas mean to him and how they might look if they’re applied in practice. Plus, Constantino highlights some of the positive moments he’s gained in h...
When Brain Injuries Lead Patients to the Audiologist
March 30, 2023 04:02 - 29 minutes - 41 MBHow can a blow to the head result in difficulties with hearing and listening? Audiologist Gail Whitelaw discusses what clinicians may want to consider when assessing or treating a person who's had a brain injury. She tells the story of one patient's long road to hearing care after acquiring a TBI during the Boston Marathon bombing. Plus, author and researcher Nina Kraus (“Of Sound Mind”) takes us into the brain to reveal what she’s learning about how TBIs can affect the brain’s ability to ...
Meeting the Complex Challenges of Distinguishing and Treating Apraxia of Speech
March 16, 2023 04:01 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBSLP Edythe "Edy" Strand joins the podcast for a conversation on apraxia of speech--the focus of her decades-long career. When it comes to differential diagnosis, the work of SLPs in this area can be challenging, she acknowledges. Hear her discuss its distinguishing characteristics and explain the difference between treating apraxia of speech and other disorders. Strand also describes how she approaches discussions of this motor speech disorder with families. Plus, with a storied career, she...
Addressing Audibility and Accessibility in the Classroom and Clinic
March 09, 2023 05:01 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBWith the arrival of a new student who uses hearing aids and American Sign Language, two University of Memphis audiologists began looking into hearing accessibility in the university setting. On the podcast, Lisa Lucks Mendel and Jennifer Taylor share how they sought creative accommodations in the classroom and the clinic.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Audiologists Share Insights
March 02, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBOur guests share their personal experiences and address subjects such as accessibility in education, audism, and the strengths that deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) audiologists contribute to the profession. First, educational audiologist Sarah Sparks relates her story, including what she’s witnessed as a Deaf audiologist empowering clients. And, audiologist Stacey Lim of Central Michigan University provides her take on what future audiologists may consider when looking for employment.
Where Patients with Tinnitus Are Going for Relief in 2023
February 02, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBIn recognition of Tinnitus Awareness Week, audiologist and tinnitus expert Tricia Scaglione discusses the latest tinnitus research, the potential role of OTC hearing aids in tinnitus management, and what happens when patients with tinnitus read inaccurate information online. Plus, we explore why some people with tinnitus are turning to mindfulness apps and cognitive behavioral therapy.
SLPs Tell Their Mentorship Stories
January 26, 2023 05:02 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBThese conversation were originally published in August 2022. First, hear from two SLPs in Chicago. This mentor-mentee duo shares lessons and stories from the more than 35 years they’ve known each other. In the second half of the episode, we hear from two bilingual SLPs. The way they met would have been impossible just a few years ago. Hear what resulted from this international mentorship.
Why Some Autistic People Choose AAC and Oral Speech
January 19, 2023 05:02 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBMany people turn to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) when they lose—or never have—their voice or ability to speak. But today’s guests say AAC should not be viewed only as a last resort. Autistic advocate endever* corbin (who uses lower-case letters and an asterisk as part of their name) and SLP Amy Donaldson are supporting access for all autistic people—some of whom may choose to use AAC even when communicating orally is an option. They explain how choosing to use speech a...
Highlights From a Memorable 2022
January 05, 2023 05:01 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBWe’re kicking off 2023 with a replay of some of the podcast’s most memorable moments from the past year. We’ll start with two SLPs who address how their work intersects with high-interest stories: the continued opioid crisis and the increased public attention on aphasia after Bruce Willis announced that the condition has ended his acting career. Plus, in the spirit of new beginnings, we’ll hear the story of two SLPs who made big mid-career moves.
CSD Professionals on the Mutual Enrichment of International Exchange
December 22, 2022 05:01 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBHear two conversations about working and studying outside the United States in communication sciences and disorders. Audiologist/SLP Mershen Pillay from Massey University in New Zealand and audiologist Ishara Ramkissoon from Gallaudet University join the podcast. They discuss a service-learning trip they designed for students from the U.S. traveling to South Africa, and share what the experience revealed about the differences between the community and medical models of health care. Plus, C...
The Mysteries of Long COVID
December 08, 2022 05:01 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBResearchers are still learning about the effects and path to recovery for those with “long COVID”—a lingering, often-grueling condition following COVID-19 infection, with symptoms that can include fatigue, loss of taste and smell, lingering fevers, and brain fog. SLP Julie Sullivan is the first point of contact for long COVID patients at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital COVID Recovery Center. She joins the podcast to share what she’s learning about this stubborn fallout from COVID-19. And ...
With the Arrival of OTCs, Pharmacists Could Be Key Allies for Audiologists
November 24, 2022 05:01 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBThis conversation was originally published in April 2022. From University of Pittsburgh, audiologist Elaine Mormer and pharmacist Lucas Berenbrok say over-the-counter hearing aids could create new opportunities for both professions. They say it’s important for pharmacists to be able to spot hearing health “red flags.” Find out why, and how that help spurs more referrals to audiologists.
At the Intersection of OTC Hearing Aids and Mobile Audiology
November 17, 2022 05:02 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBOver-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are now available for purchase without a prescription, but the implications of this change for audiologists and the public is just beginning to play out. Audiologist and researcher Marcia Hay-McCutcheon is asking questions about what these devices might mean for people living in rural areas with no audiology services, and she’s taking those questions on the road. She’ll be conducting her research from a 40-foot long, 33,000-pound mobile clinic, part of th...
What Keeps People with Disabilities from Receiving Needed Care
October 27, 2022 04:51 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBPeople with disabilities affecting speech, language, and voice are at higher risk for avoidable health care errors and negative health care outcomes, says SLP Megan Morris, a faculty member at the University of Colorado. Her work addresses health care disparities experienced by people with disabilities and disabilities related to communication. She discusses the role that CSD professionals play in reducing barriers associated with health care disparities for people with disabilities—particu...
The Effects of Linguistic Profiling
October 13, 2022 04:02 - 29 minutes - 41 MBWe all speak in different dialects. Today’s guest, John Baugh, provides history and context for those differences in the way we speak in the U.S., and explores their effects. Baugh, president of the Linguistic Society of America, shares how dialect can be used to discriminate against people, which he refers to as linguistic profiling. Baugh explains how linguistic profiling can affect all facets of people's lives, from apartment leasing to legal proceedings. He also describes his experie...
The Community Link to Hearing Care Access
September 15, 2022 04:14 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBAudiologist Laura Coco and otologist Carrie Nieman join the podcast to preview their talks at the Research Symposium on Hearing, part of the 2022 ASHA Convention in November. The two focus on health care disparities and access issues, sharing innovative ways to meet hearing care needs—including the use of community health workers. Both researchers look at how these trusted community members can help clinicians close the hearing health gap.
Three SLPs Step Off the Beaten Career Path into New Ventures
September 01, 2022 04:01 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBIf you’ve ever looked at someone else and thought, “How do I get that job?”—this episode is for you. ASHA Voices is bringing you three SLPs' accounts of moving from something familiar to something new. These SLPs took a risk or made a move, and their careers haven't been the same since. They tell how they’re applying their CSD skills and knowledge to entirely new challenges.
An Audiologist in Trinidad and Tobago Shares Her Story
July 21, 2022 04:01 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBAmanda Piper is one of just a few audiologists in her home country of Trinidad and Tobago. Inspired by a personal connection, Piper traveled to the U.S. to study audiology, and today, she works as a clinical audiologist for the Trinidad and Tobago Association for the Hearing Impaired. In recounting her education at UNC Greensboro and Vanderbilt University and career path back to her home country, Piper highlights some of the differences between working inside and outside of the U.S.
An SLP Examines Opioids, Respiration, and Health Care
June 23, 2022 16:01 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by SLP Wendy Olsen for a conversation of interest to SLPs in health care. Olsen discusses the effects of opioids on respiration and how collaboration may be the key to meeting patients’ needs. Olsen is a post-doctoral researcher at the Breathing Research and Therapeutic Center at the University of Florida. The interprofessional research center focuses on issues of respiration in health care and rehabilitation. She joins the podcast from Fl...
SLPs Make the Case for a Fearless Approach to Dysphagia Treatment
June 09, 2022 16:01 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBTwo SLPs invite you to rethink your approach to swallowing disorders. Ed Bice and Alicia Vose advocate for taking the fear out of dysphagia treatment—starting with the language we use. In recognition of Dysphagia Awareness Month, we hear their insights on the words they choose and how they approach conversations with physicians. We also discuss what a person-centered approach looks like, and why it’s important to assess a swallow in relation to the whole person. Plus, we look at the resul...
SLP Authors’ Lives Inform the Printed Page
May 26, 2022 16:01 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, we feature two SLPs who have been interviewed on the podcast. We’ll hear from the voices behind the words on the page: an SLP whose children’s book is equal parts personal and professional and a school-based SLP collecting and sharing real-life stories of cultural responsiveness.
ASHA Voices: SLP Authors’ Lives Inform the Printed Page
May 26, 2022 04:01 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, we feature two SLPs who have been interviewed on the podcast. We’ll hear from the voices behind the words on the page: an SLP whose children’s book is equal parts personal and professional and a school-based SLP collecting and sharing real-life stories of cultural responsiveness.
HBCU Leaders Share Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Underrepresented Students in CSD
May 12, 2022 04:15 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIt’s graduation season at many colleges and universities, and ASHA Voices is taking the occasion to look forward and explore the pipeline into the professions. What might the future of CSD look like? Increasing diversity, representation, and inclusion in the pipeline through colleges and universities continues to be critical. On this episode of the podcast, we’ve gathered three leaders from CSD programs at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Guests discuss strategies for r...
In Wake of Bruce Willis' Aphasia Diagnosis, an SLP Discusses Work With High-Profile Patients
May 05, 2022 04:01 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBYou’ve surely read the headlines: Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting due to the effects of aphasia. Amidst the many career retrospectives and heartfelt appreciations of him online are scores of articles offering varying definitions and explanations of his condition. SLP Fabi Hirsch joins the podcast for a conversation about this complex disorder, and her work with public figures who have it, including U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Hirsch is CEO and director of clinical services ...