Episode 36: From Podcast to Practice: Implementing Person-Centered Care with Melissa Kurrle, MS, CCC-SLP
Join Melissa & Leigh Ann for the inaugural episode of the “from podcast to practice” series where we look back on a formative listening experience from a previous episode and discuss how we’ve implemented the material we learned. We’re going to go all in on the successes, the failures, and what we still need to learn to get this right. Plus, Melissa has cultivated a list of resources to jump-start your transition from workbook reliance to patient-driven therapy. Melissa and Leigh Ann are reviewing the episode featuring Sarah Baar from episode 14 (Meaningful Aphasia Therapy) with some tidbits from Megan Sutton’s episodes (episode 19 & 27) thrown in on the side.
Keep learning with these resources:
Oxford Picture Dictionary (3rd edition - 2016) Oxford Picture Dictionary (2nd edition - 2009): Made for Adults, contains excellent stimuli for identifying objects, actions, and using phrases. It’s very comprehensive and contains multicultural representation.
ICOON Global Picture Dictionary: Small low-tech AAC
Free downloads, purchasable treatments tools, blog. (Remember, you can use promo code “SUP” for 10% off your purchases through 2019!!)
Handouts, interventions, resources, and article snapshots
In addition to CEU opportunities, it has short educational videos with handouts so you can get a taste of information and have the resources to delve in further.
Health Translations:
‘Cue Cards’ is a resource developed by Eastern Health, Diversity and Inclusion, to assist health professionals and clients / carers who primarily have English language difficulties, or problems communicating with each other.“
Aphasia Identification card resources:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (Colorado)
“The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities to succeed at work and live independently. Our vision is that people with disabilities are essential to the success of Colorado's workforce and communities.”
Melissa Kurrle graduated from the Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2014 with a BA in modern languages, Spanish emphasis, and a minor in linguistics. She completed her MA in speech-language pathology at the University of Kansas in 2017 (Rock Chalk!). Melissa started her career in SNF in Flagstaff, AZ, with patients who come from a variety of socioeconomic and culturally diverse backgrounds. She currently loves working in outpatient therapy back in her home state of Colorado. Melissa’s favorite parts of the speech world are aphasia and dysphagia. Prior to her career in speech-language pathology, she was a massage therapist for 15 years. Her hobbies include riding vintage Italian scooters, traveling, going to the gym, backpacking, canyoneering, kayaking, camping, and whatever other outdoor adventure comes her way.
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