Speech with Lisa

  🧠 New Research Alert for Medical SLPs and ICU Teams 🗣️ If you work with recently extubated patients, the Yale Swallow Protocol might display suboptimal sensitivity and specificity for detecting aspiration. This recent study by Marvin, Thibeault, and Ehlenbach explores the sensitivity and specificity of the protocol in identifying aspiration risk right after extubation—critical information for speech-language pathologists and interdisciplinary care teams. 📌 Key takeaways: ✅ Efficient, bedside-friendly protocol ✅ Strong performance in high-risk patients ✅ Supports safer decision-making post-extubation A valuable read for anyone supporting medically complex populations or refining their dysphagia screening procedures. #MedicalSLP #DysphagiaManagement #ICUCare #YaleSwallowProtocol #SpeechLanguagePathology #InterdisciplinaryCare #EvidenceBasedPractice #SLPResearch -post generated with assistance from AI-

  🌟 Helping Kids Find Their Voice 🌟 This week, I read a little about working with children who stutter and how they often feel anxious about speaking—especially when called on in class. Simple but powerful ideas from cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) to help! Instead of just avoiding the scary speaking moments, we gently explored the thoughts behind the anxiety—like “Everyone will laugh at me” or “I’ll mess up and sound weird.” Together, we practice replacing those thoughts with more helpful ones: ✨ “Everyone messes up sometimes, and that’s okay.” ✨ “I can take my time—I’m doing something brave.” We pair that with small, safe speaking challenges to help build confidence step by step. The best part? By the end of the session, the child can say, “I’m proud of myself. I didn’t hide.” Speech therapy is about so much more than sounds—it’s about courage, growth, and helping kids believe in their ability to communicate with the world. 💬 Have you ever tried challenging your anxio...