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This course is designed to provide a guide for the evaluation and treatment of cognitive complaints secondary to post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Case studies illustrate decision-making and application of evidence-based resources and strategies addressing attention, memory, and executive functioning deficits.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
MA, CCC-SLP
Leigh Ann Porter earned her master’s in Communication Sciences from the University of Central Florida in 2013, and has enjoyed being an SLP ever since. While at UCF, Leigh Ann was part of a grant to prepare SLPs to work with English Language Learners, earning a graduate certificate of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Leigh Ann now resides in Kansas City where she divides her time working across outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehab settings. She has presented courses registered for ASHA CEUs to regional SLPs on topics such as how the respiratory system and cough influence dysphagia, a review of the literature on dysphagia exercises, and generating measurable dysphagia goals. For multidisciplinary continuing education with PTs and OTs, Leigh Ann has presented on topics such as Cognitive Retraining with an emphasis on memory strategies, and the SLP’s scope of practice & making appropriate patient referrals to the SLP.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
| Timeline |
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| 10 min: Introduction |
| 15 min: Characteristics of Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) |
| 15 min: Cognition and PASC |
| 45 min: Evaluation Methods |
| 20 min: Case Studies |
| 15 min: Q&A |
| 15 min: BREAK |
| 10 min: Therapy & Counseling Methods |
| 15 min: Case Studies |
| 20 min: Tools and Resources for managing symptoms of PASC |
| 20 min: Memory Strategies |
| 20 min: Attention Strategies |
| 10 min: Q&A |
| 25 min: Executieve Functioning Strategies |
| Financial | Leigh Ann Porter is the host for Speech Uncensored Podcast and receives compensation from Speechtherapypd.com. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist. |