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Episode 66: Keys to Staying Loudly: Her ALS Journey
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Length:
94 minutes
Released:
May 26, 2023
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Guest: Sam Telgkamp, BS, CCLS - Sam shares her journey as a Certified Child Life Specialist with a 2022 diagnosis of ALS at the age of 25. Sam discusses ALS, challenges specific to young people, and speech therapy interventions to meet those challenges. In addition, she discusses support, advocacy, and the LEGACY that motivates Sam to share her story and write her blog, Staying Loudly.
Released:
May 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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Episode 1: Keys to Advocating for the Field of Speech-Language Pathology: Our Turn to Talk - Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP: Guest: Lauren Hermann, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode will focus on advocating for the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Lauren Hermann, MS, CCCC-SLP takes you on her journey from speech-language pathologist to advocate to author. She explores why the field of speech-language pathology is sometimes referred to jokingly as “the world’s best-kept secret,” and why many people aren’t aware of the full scope of practice. Lauren discusses ways SLPs can improve public understanding of the profession and collaborate with other disciplines. She shares advocacy success stories and provides practical advocacy ideas that the listener can use in their community and workplace. by Keys for SLPs