ASHA Learning Pass

In this course, enter into a conversation between an SLP and an individual living with dementia about the experience of being on both sides of the provision of speech services. Since individuals living with communication disorders are the true experts, this session will allow firsthand insight into effective interventions, challenges in navigating the medical system, and compensatory strategies that have supported self-advocacy. This presentation is an invitation to deepen your understanding, empathy, and skills to elevate the care and support you provide to your patients with dementia.

This course was recorded at the 2024 ASHA Convention in Seattle (session 1000).

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Explain three specific interventions used in speech services that significantly improved the daily functioning of an individual with dementia, as illustrated by their personal experience
• Analyze two distinct techniques that can be employed to empower individuals with dementia to advocate for themselves across all stages of the condition
• Examine one prevalent myth or bias that may influence speech-language pathologists' perceptions and effectiveness in providing care to patients with dementia

Presenter Information

Adria Thompson, MA, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist specializing in dementia care, with a strong foundation in training health care professionals. Pivoting to address a gap in caregiver education, she now advocates for individuals with dementia, offering innovative and evidence-based strategies through her social media platforms through Be Light Care. Her approach revolves around enhancing the lives of people with dementia, ensuring that caregivers receive practical, impactful guidance grounded in her extensive experience and expertise in the field.

Disclosures:

• Owner of Be Light Care Consulting

Steven Barbieri is the Vice President and Founding Member of The National Council of Dementia Minds. Steven worked for Wells Fargo Bank for 32 years, serving as the VP & District Manager. Since his diagnosis in 2011 with CTE dementia, Steven has participated in a clinical drug trial at UCSF. Steven is also an accomplished martial artist holding the rank of 6th Degree Blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do and has been inducted in the Elite Black Belt Hall of Fame.

Disclosures:

• VP and co-founder of The National Council of Dementia Minds

Assessment Type

Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

To earn continuing education credit, you must complete the learning assessment by July 17, 2030.

Program History and CE Information

Content origination date: December 2024
End date: July 17, 2030.