Leigh Ann Porter
Host of Speech Uncensored: A Speech Pathology Podcast
Leigh Ann Porter is a practicing medical Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) in Kansas City and works across outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehab units. Building on a passion for education and implementing best practice approaches, Leigh Ann created the Speech Uncensored Podcast to connect medical SLPs with meaningful resources, emerging research, and practical tools. Leigh Ann’s diverse educational background in international studies and public health provide a foundation to approach Speech Pathology through the lens of cultural attentiveness and advocacy.
Leigh Ann Porter has hosted 119 Episodes.
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103: Path to Certified Brain Injury Specialist with Marie Severson, MS, CCC-SLP, CBI
January 12th, 2021 | 1 hr 2 mins
Join Marie and Leigh Ann as they talk all things CBIS: Certified Brain Injury Specialist. Marie has completed the process of becoming credentialed and shares her journey.
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Episode 102: Sensory Strategies for Learning & Motivation with Brittany Ferri | MS, OTR/L, CPRP
January 7th, 2021 | 55 mins 20 secs
Guest: Brittany Ferri | MS, OTR/L, CPRP - The senses play a large part in how individuals perceive the world, but also how they react to it. If your patients do not have a way to regulate this sensory input, they will struggle to attend to any type of treatment you provide. Learn the basics of each sensory system and how to indirectly improve patients’ motivation, enhance learning, and increase their skill carryover to the outside world.
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Episode 101: Pt 2: Deep Dive into End of Life Care for the SLP with Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP
December 29th, 2020 | 1 hr 1 min
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Episode 100: Deep Dive into End of Life Care for the SLP with Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLP
December 22nd, 2020 | 56 mins 12 secs
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Episode 99: Equipping Your Therapy Sessions: Part 2 of Parkinson’s and What You Should Know with Hannah Grassie, MS, CCC-SLP
December 15th, 2020 | 1 hr 27 secs
There are many approaches to being an effective therapist when treating specialized populations. “Equipping Your Therapy Sessions: Parkinson’s and What You Should Know” outlines novelties in evaluating and treating Parkinson’s disease (PD) that will increase your confidence and understanding of the Parkinson’s Disease (PD) population. During this episode, Hannah presents case studies with clinical decision making and online tools for patients and SLPs. With consideration for the research associated with PD, you will be equipped to develop therapy sessions for your patients with Parkinson’s and walk away with resources that your patients can use immediately.
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Episode 98: Equipping Your Therapy Sessions: Parkinson’s and What You Should Know with Hannah Grassie, MS, CCC-SLP
December 8th, 2020 | 1 hr 4 mins
There are many approaches to being an effective therapist when treating specialized populations. “Equipping Your Therapy Sessions: Parkinson’s and What You Should Know” outlines novelties in evaluating and treating Parkinson’s disease (PD) that will increase your confidence and understanding of the Parkinson’s Disease (PD) population. During this episode, Hannah will pinpoint crucial questions to address during evaluation, and unique considerations for treatment. With consideration for the research associated with PD, you will be equipped to develop therapy sessions for your patients with Parkinson’s and walk away with resources that your patients can use immediately.
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Episode 97: Dysphagia Goals Part 2: A Tough Pill to Swallow with Elizabeth Wikane, MS, CCC-SLP CBIS
December 1st, 2020 | 57 mins 12 secs
Today’s episode is the second half of a two hour live ASHA CEU with Elizabeth Wikane on the topic of dysphagia goals. In this episode, Elizabeth examines the difference between long-term and short-term goals, the problem with goal banks, and considering exercise principles when creating individualized treatment plans.
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Episode 96: Dysphagia Goals: a Tough Pill to Swallow with Elizabeth Wikane, MS, CCC-SLP CBIS
November 24th, 2020 | 48 mins 6 secs
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Episode 95: Empowering new SLPs: navigating the workplace and launching careers with Mattie Murrey-Tegels, MA, CCC-SLP, CLSC
November 17th, 2020 | 39 mins 21 secs
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Episode 92: Finding Your Niche and Bringing Your Value to the SLP Field with Sarah Vacha, MA CCC-SLP, CNT, BCS-S
October 27th, 2020 | 51 mins 19 secs
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Episode 91: Team Approach to Cleft Palate and 22q with Raquel Garcia, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CNT, BCS-S
October 22nd, 2020 | 50 mins 54 secs
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Episode 90: Outpatient Perspective: Lung Transplant & Dysphagia with Carolyn Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP, CLT
October 15th, 2020 | 53 mins 4 secs
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Episode 89: Tell Me More! AphasiaBank and Discourse Analysis with Brett McCardel, MS, CCC-SLP
October 6th, 2020 | 48 mins 34 secs
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Episode 88: GERD vs. EOE: The Similarities & Differences and How To Treat Both as an SLP with Kaitlin Brown, M.S., CCC-SLP
September 29th, 2020 | 55 mins 21 secs