The Brainy Speech Therapist Podcast

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We are the Brainy Speech Therapists, two speech therapists here to talk about everything related to brain injury.

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S4 Ep4 Personal experience of ABI

Feb 24, 202435:41

Ep 1, S 4: My Story - Matt Barker

Matt Barker talks with Jan McIntosh-Brown about his life with a brain injury.

Jan 24, 202439:56

S3 Ep11 Article discussion: communication partner training

Jan and Helen discuss an article exploring communication partner training for healthcare staff in a subacute setting. Read the full article:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699052.2022.2158224

Nov 25, 202340:39

S3 Ep10 Prolonged disorders of consciousness

Jan and Helen discuss the topic of prolonged disorders of consciousness. We talk about how this diagnosis can be made, the role of speech and language therapy, and supporting families. Resources: RCP guidelines www.rcplondon.ac.uk/guidelines-policy/prolonged-disorders-consciousness-following-sudden-onset-brain-injury-national-clinical-guidelines
SLT guidelines www.rhn.org.uk/content/uploads/2016/04/SLT-DOC-guidelines-RCSLT-version-Jan-2020.pdf
RHN PDoC Toolkit www.rhn.org.uk/research/putney-prolonged-disorder-of-consciousness-toolkit/
RHN open lecture on Biozoon youtu.be/cVRpzGYCHNc?si=fQcK85hwcu_aZ1mC

Oct 24, 202358:09

S3, Ep9: My brain injury: Guido Corvi

In this episode hosted by Jan McIntosh-Brown we hear Guido Corvi talking about his injury and his life beyond this.

Sep 24, 202347:04

S3 Ep8 Richard Cave

Helen speaks to Richard about his reasons for becoming a Speech and Language Therapist, and his work on Project Relate. This is an Android app for individuals with non-standard Speech. More information can be found at sites.research.google/relate/ Richard can be found on Twitter @speedoftrust27

Aug 24, 202357:56

Dr Catriona McIntosh: Sexual capacity

In this episode, Jan and Helen discuss sexual capacity after brain injury with Dr McIntosh, a Clinical Neuropsychologist. Please note this episode includes the use of explicit language. If you wish to contact Dr McIntosh, her email is catriona@yorkshireneuropsychology.com, or follow her on Twitter @Catrionamcinto1.
Further reading: www.bild.org.uk
Access the Sex and Brain Injury conference via www.abisolutions.org.uk
Get in touch with us and let us know what you think of this topic via Twitter @BrainySLT or Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists

Jul 23, 202349:42

S3 Ep6 Aphasia Awareness: Jan and Carly Davey

Helen speaks to Jan and Carly to mark Aphasia Awareness Month. Jan had a stroke which resulted in aphasia, and her daughter Carly now works for The Stroke Association. Follow them on social media: Twitter @carlystroke Instagram a_life_after_stroke and Facebook A Life After Stroke. Check out The Stroke Association site for great information www.stroke.org.uk/what-is-aphasia. Watch the documentary When the Words Away Went www.stroke.org.uk/when-the-words-away-went

Jun 25, 202350:31

S3 Ep5 2023 Aphasia Awareness: Julie and Raymond

Julie and Raymond share their journey with Jan McIntosh-Brown. Julie had a brain injury in 2020 as a result of an aneurysm

and she lives with aphasia.

May 24, 202352:12

S3 Ep4 Dr Hashir Aazh: Hyperacusis

Jan and Helen are joined by Dr Aazh, an audiologist with expertise in hyperacusis, tinnitus, and misophonia. Information about his practice can be accessed at hashirtinnitusclinic.com/
If you would like more information about his tinnitus masterclass go to tinnitustherapy.org.uk/
Dr Aazh has resources he discusses with us: questionnaires are at tinnitustherapy.org.uk/assessment-tools/ with information on the research at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9788912/
Dr Aazh's book, Living Well With Tinnitus can be purchased online amzn.eu/d/0ZRcUWP
If you have comments about the episode, do contact us via Twitter @BrainySLT or Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists

Apr 24, 202346:41

S3, E3: Mr Douglas Gentleman, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist

Mr Douglas Gentleman talks with us about his reflections on his time working with people with brain injuries and changes within the field.

Mar 23, 202335:37

S3 Ep 2 Dr Giles Yeates

In this episode we speak to Dr Giles Yeates, a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. Dr Yeates works with couples and families following brain injury, is a researcher at Oxford Brookes University, and integrates his expertise as a T'ai Chi and kung-fu master to rehabilitation.

Resources:
UKABIF ukabif.org.uk/

AnchorPoint ukabif.org.uk/page/AnchorPoint

Article on the therapeutic alliance and social cognition:
www.researchgate.net/publication/362696714_ASSOCIATIONS_BETWEEN_THERAPEUTIC_WORKING_ALLIANCE_AND_SOCIAL_COGNITION_IN_NEURO-_REHABILITATION_ASOCIACIONES_ENTRE_LA_ALIANZA_TERAPEUTICA_DE_TRABAJO_Y_LA_COGNICION_SOCIAL_EN_LA_NEURO-_REHABILITACION

Conferences mentioned:
International brain injury association Dublin.
www.internationalbrain.org/meetings-and-events/ibia-world-congress

Ahead Together Conference
www.rwkgoodman.com/events/ahead-together-conference-2023/

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Special Interest Group hybrid conference
www.mersevents.com/20th-nr-sig-wfnr

Different Strokes YouTube channel. youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFbV9vPwChQY-u8FlPPC021xfg0dOphkg

Feb 24, 202348:39

S3, E1. Duran Hunt: Motivational Speaker

Tonight we hear from Duran Hunt, a motivational speaker and survivor of a traumatic brain injury. He speaks about his journey and his desire to help others. He is joined by his speech and language therapist Matthew Nakonesky. If you would be keen to have Duran come and speak at any of your events, please contact Matthew matthew@speechtherapynortheast.co.uk, website: www.speechtherapynortheast.co.uk

And here is the link to the video we discussed https://youtu.be/328J0E8vq9g

Jan 24, 202339:21

S2: Ep 13: Rehab Mantras

In the final episode of season 2, Jan and Helen speak to Dr Sara de Ramos about Rehab Mantras, a concept recently introduced across The Disabilities Trust. Sara mentions the Research Digest that the Trust produces, to read more head to www.thedtgroup.org/research/research-digest?page=1

Dec 24, 202239:44

S2, Ep 12: SLT student placement

In this episode Saskia Whitford and Lucy Beckett, 3rd year speech and language therapy students at Strathclyde University share their reflections of their recent placement working with people with brain injuries.

Nov 24, 202234:15

S2: Ep 11

We speak to Dr Lesley Scobbie about her work on goal setting in therapy. To read more about Lesley's work and get in touch with her, head to her research profile at researchonline.gcu.ac.uk/en/persons/lesley-scobbie
The specific paper mentioned on making goal setting accessible for people with aphasia can be accessed here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09638288.2022.2085331
As always, connect with Helen and Jan via Twitter @BrainySLT or Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

Oct 24, 202245:03

S2 Ep 10: Music therapy

Helen, Jan and Fiona talk with music therapy student Johnny Barr about music therapy and about Fiona's personal experiences.

Sep 24, 202245:34

S2 Ep 9: Professor Jenny Kitzinger

Professor Jenny Kitzinger is the Co-Director of the Coma and Disorders of Consciousness Research Centre, and Director of Research: Impact and Engagement at Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Culture. In conversation with Helen, she discusses the role of SLT in disorders of consciousness, media representation of brain injury, and the importance of having a conversation with loved ones about our wishes in the event we can't advocate for ourselves. Jenny can be found on Twitter @JennyKitzinger, and the training site we mention is at cdoctraining.org.uk. Further reading mentioned: Guidelines for SLT working with adults in a Disorder of Consciousness : www.rhn.org.uk/content/uploads/2016/04/SLT-DOC-guidelines-RCSLT-version-Jan-2020.pdf and the RCP Guidelines: www.rcplondon.ac.uk/guidelines-policy/prolonged-disorders-consciousness-following-sudden-onset-brain-injury-national-clinical-guidelines Also look at the Healthtalk site section on family experiences of vegetative and minimally conscious states: healthtalk.org/family-experiences-vegetative-and-minimally-conscious-states/overview

Aug 24, 202249:57

Believe in Yourself

This episode features Stephen Rowat talking about his life before and now with a brain injury.

Jul 24, 202250:03

S2 Ep 7: Assessment

Jan and Helen discuss the wide range of assessments they use with their caseloads. Here's where to access many mentioned: Brisbane evidence-based language brisbanetest.org/ Quick Aphasia Battery aphasialab.org/qab/ Aphasia Impact Questionnaire www.aiq-21.net/ TASIT-UK www.assbi.com.au/Sys/Store/Products/39998 Cognitive-Communication Checklist for Acquired Brain Injury brainandcommunication.ca/cccabi/

Jun 24, 202256:09

S2 Ep 6: Aphasia Awareness

June 2022 is Aphasia Awareness Month, so Jan and Helen took this as a cue to chat about aphasia, how speech and language therapists identify areas of difficulty, ways to support a person with aphasia, and a couple of key intervention strategies. There's lots of further resources to access: Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland https://www.chss.org.uk The Stroke Association https://www.stroke.org.uk Better Conversations with Aphasia https://extendstore.ucl.ac.uk/product?catalog=UCLXBCA Aphasia Access https://www.aphasiaaccess.org https://tactustherapy.com/mor-multiple-oral-rereading-how-to/ https://honeycombspeechtherapy.com/script-training/ Communication access UK https://communication-access.co.uk/ Some interesting training opportunities too: UCL Aphasia Symp May 2022 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/events/2022/may/cnr-aphasia-symposiumqueen-square Webinar: The Neurobiology of Language Recovery in Stroke-Aphasia, https://asha.figshare.com/articles/presentation/2018_ASHA_Research_Symposium_Cynthia_K_Thompson_Recovery_of_Sentence_Processing_in_Aphasia/10257587?file=18535703 Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program: training days Oct 2022 Applying ICAP approach to your Clinical Practice ICAPcourse@gmail.com

May 19, 202201:06:19

S2: Ep 5 A conversation with Dr Nicholas Behn

Dr Nicholas Behn from City, University of London joins Jan and Helen for a conversation about cognitive communication and project based interventions. We cover lots of ideas in this episode, if you'd like to learn more about running projects, Nick is starting an online course in June: www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/city-health/social-communication-after-brain-injury Examples of project work carried out previously can be seen on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL_KmMcSwrsl_HdwTddc0pA

Apr 25, 202248:20

S2: Ep4 Compassionate Leadership

Jan and Helen are joined by Pauline Downie. Pauline speaks about her varied role as a manager, the challenges of being in a leadership role during Covid-19, and the need to bring greater diversity to the profession. Information on the leadership skills course mentioned is here: learn.nes.nhs.scot/18217/leadership-and-management-programmes NHS Lanarkshire's Children and Young People SLT service have a YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCCvScgXmOB1gRbYJ3CFJ3xA The SLTea Time podcast is on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCRp9XAEGrUJ8QsgoQA1lTnw Communication Access information is at communication-access.co.uk/ Lastly, there are many links on YouTube to hear Michael West speak about compassionate leadership, this gives some basics to begin to understand the concept: youtu.be/RrPmMwg9X8s

Mar 25, 202241:09

Managers behind the scenes

Jan and Helen are joined by Louise Steer, a Speech and Language Therapist who is developing a group programme focused on helping families understand communication difficulties. Louise presented on this programme at the 2021 RCSLT Conference, which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp4ZnU__G_g&feature=emb_imp_woyt

Feb 24, 202238:08

Social Stories

Jan speaks to Helen about her experience of using Social Stories with those who have had a brain injury. For more information head to carolgraysocialstories.com/ As always, comments and suggestions are welcome via Twitter @BrainySLT and Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

Jan 24, 202248:18

What is Cognitive-Communication?

Welcome to the second series of The Brainy Speech Therapist Podcast. In this episode, Jan and Helen discuss cognition and how it effects communication. We talk about the Model of Cognitive-Communication Competence by Sheila Macdonald, more information can be found in her paper: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29064304/ If you are keen to undertake specific training in this area, head to courses.brainandcommunication.ca We also chat through a couple of case studies to illustrate how difficulties might present and impact on the individual and their communication partners. Information on registering for the International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference can be found at www.chapman.edu/crean/academic-programs/graduate-programs/ms-communication-sciences-and-disorders/international-cognitive-communication-disorders-conference.aspx As always, comments and suggestions are welcome via Twitter @BrainySLT and Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

Dec 24, 202156:22

Episode 13: A chat about speech therapy

Featuring a conversation between Alan, a survivor of a brain injury, and Megan, a speech and language therapist. They talk about the role of speech and language therapy, diversity in the profession, and misconceptions of rehabilitation. Huge thanks to them both for taking the time to chat.

Sep 24, 202146:38

CCD chat!

Jan and Helen are joined by Vicky Mayer, Clinical Lead for SLT at the Astley Ainslie Hospital in Edinburgh. We focused our chat on the recent Cognitive Communication Disorders Symposium, which took place online.

You'll hear us reference various researchers and assessment tools, to check them out for yourself we've included all the links:

On Twitter: Dr Melissa Brunner @LissBEE_CPSP

Professor Leanne Togher @LeanneTogher

Dr Rachel Rietdijk @RachaelReedake

Dr Nicholas Behn @NicholasBehn

Simon Grobler @simongrobler

Claire Farrington-Douglas @clairefarring20

CCCABI

www.ccdpublishing.com/cccabi.aspx

The Social Brain Toolkit

abi-communication-lab.sydney.edu.au/having-better-conversations-after-brain-injury-the-social-brain-toolkit-project/

Information about the FAVRES www.ccdpublishing.com/favres.aspx

Brisbane Language Test: brisbanetest.org/

A link to more information on OARS positivepsychology.com/motivational-interviewing-exercises/

A couple of research papers are mentioned in the episode. Pragmatic Rating Scale: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31246099/

Sheila McDonald's paper on the Model of Cognitive-Communication Competence:

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29064304/

Aug 24, 202140:55

Episode eleven: iRest meditation

This is an episode led by Lucie McIntosh, who we spoke to in episode ten. She takes us through an iRest meditation, so aside from our pre-recorded jingles there is no other talking. Perfect for trying out meditation!

Jul 25, 202134:53

Episode ten: Healing with iRest meditation

Jan and Helen are joined by Fiona, who spoke about her journey of recovery from brain injury in the last episode. The three of us speak with Lucie McIntosh, who explains a form of meditation called iRest. This is the first of two episodes on this subject, with the second being a stand alone iRest session. More information can be found at www.irest.org and at vimeo.com/integrativerestoration.

Jul 24, 202149:02

Episode nine: Walk with us

In this episode, Jan and Helen are delighted to be joined by two people with lived experience of brain injury. Fiona and Alan take us through their journeys since their brain injuries, how they are doing now, and what they hope for the future. As always, we thank you for listening and welcome you to share your thoughts on Twitter @BrainySLT and Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

Jun 24, 202145:03

What's happening in Tayside

In this episode Jan and Helen speak to Amy and Alex, Speech and Language Therapists in NHS Tayside. We chat about the highs and lows of working with the brain injury caseload, how we as therapists can support one another, and the thinking behind Words of the Week. If you've not signed up to Words of the Week, information can be found here: www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/OurServicesA-Z/AdultAcquiredSpeechandLanguageTherapy/PROD_314107/index.htm We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the podcast, find us on social media via @BrainySLT on Twitter and @brainyspeechtherapists on Instagram.

May 24, 202140:04

Giving voice to family members

In this episode we talk to Anne, who's husband had a traumatic brain injury. We talk about their journey of recovery and rehabilitation together, how she processed what happened, and what helped her. For more on this subject, we recommend the book Family Experience of Brain Injury: Surviving, Coping and Adjusting; by Jo Clark-Wilson and Mark Holloway. Available from all good bookshops.

Apr 24, 202152:13

Nutrition matters

In episode 6, Jan and Helen collaborate with Sian Riley from Red Pepper Nutrition to discuss how speech and language therapists and dietitians work with people recovering from head injuries. Sian can be contacted via her website www.redpeppernutrition.com, and is on Twitter @RedPepperNutri, her podcast is called the Red Pepper Nutrition podcast. Communication Access training is mentioned, more information can be found at communication-access.co.uk/ Get in touch with Jan and Helen via Twitter @BrainySLT or Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

Mar 25, 202147:11

Episode five: Enabling Environments

In this episode, we speak to Jane Johnson, Speech and Language Therapist, on the subject of Positive Behaviour Support.

Jane highlights some resources for more information-

PBS Alliance webinars: https://www.bild.org.uk/resources/?fwp_resource_type=webinar

Restraint Reduction Network: https://restraintreductionnetwork.org/

The Facebook group for UK therapists interested in PBS can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465347221060448/about

Jane herself can be reached via janejohnsonslt@yahoo.co.uk

Helen and Jan also reference webinars with Gary LaVigna Ph.D, watch them here: http://iaba.com/jargonfree.html?fbclid=IwAR1IrHMACtb0EH_EKo8sSikbkGRPcu3Zy9xpWxhFe9PcreZ_IgVersVSTDA

Feb 24, 202143:13