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ForwardCourse Description:
This master class presented complex case studies requiring advanced problem-solving skills to address diagnostic and/or management challenges. Each case included relevant history and observational data to support discussion on differential diagnosis. Cases addressed a variety of levels within the continuum of care, with discussion emphasizing the timing of decision-making, evolution of goals, interprofessional engagement, and patient outcomes.
Agenda
5:30-5:35 Setting the stage for case discussion
5:35-5:40 Case #1: Presentation of the case, review of history and video
5:40-5:50 Case #1: Discussion: Questions/issues prepared by presenters or raised by attendees, referring back to videos as appropriate
5:50-5:55 Case #2: Presentation of the case, review of history and video
5:55-6:05 Case #2: Discussion: Questions/issues prepared by presenters or raised by attendees, referring back to videos as appropriate
6:05-6:10 Case #3: Presentation of the case, review of history and video
6:10-6:20 Case #3: Discussion: Questions/issues prepared by presenters or raised by attendees, referring back to videos as appropriate
6:20-6:25 Case #4: Presentation of the case, review of history and video
6:25-6:45 Case #4: Discussion: Questions/issues prepared by presenters or raised by attendees, referring back to videos as appropriate
6:45-6:55 Opportunity for attendees to present cases for discussion
6:55-7:00 Wrap-up and dismissal
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Determine a differential diagnosis from perceptually identified speech features and supporting clinical data and/or signs.
- Develop treatment objectives taking into account the nature and chronicity of the motor speech disorders as well as the communication needs of the patient.
- Compare and contrast assessment and management strategies involved in addressing communication disorders across the continuum of care.
SERIES LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe how to apply new information to provide enhanced assessment and intervention in the areas of
- Speech sound production
- Fluency and fluency disorders
- Voice and resonance
- Receptive and expressive language
- Swallowing/feeding
- Cognitive aspects of communication
- Social aspects of communication
- Augmentative and alternative communication modalities
- Explain how to integrate principles of patient-centered care including cultural competence and interprofessional practice
Completion Requirements:
Learners will be texting in a code shared during the session to be enrolled in this activity. They must also visit the session page to provide their ASHA number. Learners must then complete the evaluation. Credit will be reported to ASHA on the learner's behalf.
Presenter Bio:
Julie Stierwalt, Ph.D.
Dr. Stierwalt is a Consultant in the Division of Speech Pathology, Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic. In this capacity she provides diagnostic and treatment services for individuals with speech, language, cognitive, and/or swallowing impairment across acute care, outpatient and specialty clinic settings. She has conducted research, presented, and published across these topic areas as well. In 2009, she was recognized as a Fellow of the American Speech, Language & Hearing Association.
Heather Clark Ph. D.
Dr. Clark is chair of the Division of Speech Pathology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. She evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing difficulties with specific expertise in neurodegenerative conditions. She is Board Certified by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, recognized for her contributions in clinical practice, teaching, and research.
ASHA Credit Statement
This course is offered for .15 ASHA CEUs (Advanced level, Professional area).
Subject Code = Speech Motor Disorders-1030
Disclosure Summary
Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...
| Faculty Member | Relevant Financial Relationship(s) | Relevant Non-Financial Relationship(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Clark, Ph.D. | Mayo Clinic Employee | No relevant non-financial relationships |
| Brad King, P.T., M.S.Ed., DScPT | Mayo Clinic Employee | No relevant non-financial relationships |
| Anna Forsman Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP | Mayo Clinic Employee | No relevant non-financial relationships |
| Jill Gruenwald, Au.D. | Mayo Clinic Employee | No relevant non-financial relationships |
| Julie Stierwalt, Ph.D. | Mayo Clinic Employee | No relevant non-financial relationships |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s), please go here.
Faculty | Biography |
|---|---|
Heather Clark, Ph.D. | Dr. Clark is the Chair of Speech Pathology in the Department of Neurology and Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She is board-certified by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences and is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Her clinical responsibilities include differential diagnosis of communication and swallowing disorders in adults and children. She serves as co-investigator in several projects examining the nature of speech, language, and swallowing impairment in degenerative neurologic disease. Dr. Clark has served as a topic chair for the ASHA convention, program chair of the Conference on Motor Speech, and chair of the fall conference of the North Carolina Speech Language Hearing Association. |
Brad King, P.T., M.S.Ed., DScPT | Brad King, PT, DScPT, MSEd is the Therapy Clinical Education Specialist for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Rochester, Minnesota. His role includes oversight of new employee orientation, initial and ongoing competency assessment, staff education and continuing professional education programming for therapy staff. Brad is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has served on the board and executive board of the Minnesota Physical Therapy Association. |
Anna Forsman Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP | Anna Forsman-Johnson is a speech-language pathologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. She received her clinical training at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota. Her clinical responsibilities include diagnosis and treatment of deficits in communication and cognition. She is currently investigating the feasibility of telepractice for the treatment of language based communication impairments. She also worked to establish a protocol for cognitive assessment of patients in the acute care setting. |
Jill Gruenwald, Au.D. | Jill Gruenwald, Au.D., is the Audiology Supervisor at Mayo Clinic. Her current areas of clinical practice are adult diagnostics and cochlear implants with past experience providing hearing aid services and completing vestibular evaluations. She is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. |
TARGET AUDIENCE
Although SLPs and Audiologists are the only professionals eligible for ASHA CEU credit, the course topics may be of interest to MD, nurses, NP, PA, residents, fellows, and allied health providers: physical medicine, social work, nutrition, respiratory therapy, and radiation technicians.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported in part by educational & in-kind grants from the following companies in accordance with ACCME Standards:
Grants: None
In-Kind: None
Exhibitors: None
ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.
TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded from this session will appear on your Transcript.
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