MedSLP Learning Lab: Cognitive Edition

LIVE AGENDA:

10:00 AM EST-10:15 AM EST: Introduction presented by: Theresa Richard, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S,PhD candidate

10:15 AM EST-11:45 AM EST: Early Cognitive Rehabilitation: Building a Framework for Intensive Care Unit (ICU)and Acute Care Practice presented by: Nicole Langton-Frost, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S

11:45 AM EST-1:15 PM EST:Clinical Reasoning for Early Cognitive-Communication Management After Pediatric Brain Injury presented by: Taryn E. Townsend, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CBIS

1:15-1:45 PM EST: BREAK

1:45 PM EST-3:15 PM EST: Clinical Profiles Following Concussion: Student-Athletes and Working Adults presented by: Alaina Davis,PhD., CCC-SLP

3:15 PM EST-4:15 PM EST: “We Need You!”: The SLP’s Role in Clinical Care of People with Right Hemisphere Brain Damage presented by: Melissa Johnson,Ph.D., CCC-SLP

4:15 PM EST- 4:30 PM EST: Closing presented by: Theresa Richard, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S,PhD candidate

Presenter Name/Credentials: Nicole Langton-Frost, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Nicole Langton-Frost, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a practicing speech-language pathologist with 16 years of experience. She is a Rehabilitation Therapy Manager at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. In this role, she is responsible for the operations of the acute care rehabilitation department including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology staff supervision and clinical growth, scheduling, and program development. She has supported and led the development and implementation of enhanced therapy delivery of care models in subpopulations of patients in the acute care setting. Nicole received her Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders in 2017. She has co-authored publications in the areas of dysphagia and is a regular presenter at national and international conferences. She has served as an adjunct professor, teaching neuroanatomy to undergraduate speech-language pathology students. Prior to working at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Nicole worked in a variety of settings including acute care, acute rehabilitation, outpatient, long term care, and skilled nursing facilities.

Financial Disclosures:

• Salary from The Johns Hopkins Hospital; Honoraria from Medical SLP Collective; Honoraria from JH CARE ICU course and JH Critical Care Rehab Conference

Non-financial Disclosures:

• None

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Presenter Name/Credentials: Taryn E. Townsend, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CBIS

Taryn E. Townsend, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is a speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric acquired brain injury, disorders of consciousness, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia in medically complex children. She practices in the pediatric intensive care setting at a Level I Trauma Center, where she evaluates and treats children with moderate-to-severe TBI, stroke, hypoxic-ischemic injury, brain tumors, and other complex medical and neurological conditions. Dr. Townsend is also the founder of Neurotunity, PLLC, a brain injury–focused private practice, and is a nationally invited speaker on early cognitive-communication intervention, pediatric neurorecovery, and the evolving role of the SLP in pediatric acute care.

Financial Disclosures:

• Texas Children’s Hospital- salary; Neurotunity PLLC Speech Therapy- owner interest; The Pediatric Source-Honoraria; Medical SLP Collective – Honoraria; Memorial Hermann Healthcare System- Salary;Collage Rehab- salary

Non-financial Disclosures:

• ASHA-Member, BIAA- Brain Injury Fundamentals Committee, NBASLH- Pediatric Medical Liaison

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Presenter Name/Credentials: Alaina Davis,PhD., CCC-SLP

Dr. Alaina S. Davis is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard University, where she also earned her Ph.D. She holds a Master’s degree from Southern University and A&M College and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. Dr. Davis is a licensed medical speech-language pathologist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience and is a brain injury specialist. Her expertise is in neurologically based communication disorders, particularly cognitive-communication disorders associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion in adolescents and adults. Dr. Davis’s research focuses on healthcare disparities and cultural responsiveness in neurogenic populations, particularly in the area of concussion. She directs the Cognitive-Communicative Skills (CCC Skills) Research & Clinical Lab, where her team of dedicated students applies a culturally responsive lens to examine cognitive-communicative deficits associated with sport-related concussion and return-to-learn/play/activity outcomes for athletes and student-athletes. The lab addresses cognitive and communication styles among adolescents and adults from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and their role assessment and treatment following brain injury. The lab’s research also explores social factors that contribute to disparities in care for diverse populations. Dr. Davis has published in professional journals and book chapters and presents nationally and internationally on brain injury, health disparities, and cultural responsiveness and offers webinars and workshops on these topics. She is also the host of the Life, Language, & Lyrics podcast, that features a segment called “Neuro News with Dr. D.” When she’s not “saving brains,” Dr. Davis enjoys baking sweet treats with her business, Southern Spice Cakes & Sweets, and spending time with family and friends.

Financial Disclosures:

• Employed by Howard University, Medical SLP Collective – Honoraria

Non-financial Disclosures:

• Member of ASHA, ANCDS, NBASLH, Podcast host – Life, Language, & Lyrics

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Presenter Name/Credentials: Melissa Johnson,Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Melissa Johnson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor emeritus at Nazareth University in Rochester, NY, where she teaches and provides clinical education in the area of neurogenic communication disorders. Her research interests are in understanding the impacts of right hemisphere brain damage on cognitive-communication abilities, especially in the area of pragmatics (apragmatism), as well as co-delivered music and speech therapy for people with aphasia. She is a co-developer of the RHDBank, a founding member of the International Right Hemisphere Collaborative, and a co-developer of the educational website, righthemisphere.org.

Financial disclosures:

• Medical SLP Collective honorarium; adjunct professor Nazareth University, Rochester, NY

Non-financial disclosures:

• Co-creator of righthemisphere.org website; co-facilitator of a support group for people with RHD and their care partners; founding member of the International Right Hemisphere Collaborative; member of the RHD Writing Group of the ANCDS Evidence Based Clinical Research Committee

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Presenter Name/Credentials: Theresa Richard, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Theresa Richard, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is board-certified in swallowing disorders and a medical speech-language pathologist, the founder of MedSLP Collective and MedSLP Education, and a PhD candidate in healthcare leadership and healthcare education. She is dedicated to helping medical SLPs advance their clinical practice and leadership skills through evidence-based education, mentorship, and collaboration. Theresa is passionate about empowering clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across all medical settings.

Financial disclosures:

• Founder of MedSLP Collective and MedSLP Education

Non-financial disclosures:

• Member of ASHA

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