Episode 7: The Role of Speech Language Pathology in the Neurological Rehab Setting with Andrea Bettis, MA, CCC-SLP CBIS

All speech and language Pathology are not the same especially in a Neurological setting. Host Polly Swingle talks with Andrea Bettis, Speech and Language Pathologist about the Broad scope of Speech Therapy in Parkinson's and Brain injury patients. 

Host:
Polly A. Swingle,  PT, GCS, CEEAA

Polly joined the Recovery Project in 2003, after graduating from Ohio University in 1986 with a BS in Physical Therapy. Her accreditations and certifications include: Neuro development treatment – adult (NDT), Geriatric clinical specialist, Burdenko, Registered yoga instructor and certified exercise expert in the aging adult. Before coming to The Recovery Project, Polly was the Director of Outpatient Services at The Rehab Institute of Michigan and the Director of Rehab Services at Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was recognized as Crain’s Healthcare hero in 2016, MDA Clinician of the Year in 2015 and Clinical Instructor of the year in 2007. She loves to do yoga in her free time.


Guest:
Andrea, Bettis, Speech Pathologist

Andrea graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences. She received her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at Eastern Michigan University. Andrea became interested in specializing in neuro following an internship at Special Tree Rehab Services. She was later hired there and became a certified brain injury specialist (CBIS). Wanting to expand her experience in neurological disorders, Andrea began working at The Recovery Project in 2018. She is specialized in the treatment of voice and speech disorders in individual’s with Parkinson's Disease through certifications such as LSVT LOUD and SPEAK OUT!

Other certifications: Vital Stim (FDA approved treatment of swallowing).

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