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When you think of Parkinson’s Disease, most people picture Michael J. Fox or Mohammad Ali, but what does Parkinson’s Disease or Parkinsonism look like in the general population? In this episode, Renee is joined by Amy Larocca, MS, CCC-SLP, who works primarily with People with Parkinson’s (PwP) and other neurological disorders. They will discuss how Parkinson’s disease treatment differs from other neurologic etiologies. Join us for a collaborative discussion regarding resources and community support for PwP and their loved ones.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Renee Garrett is a native of Hampton Roads, VA. She graduated with her Bachelors and her Masters, both from Old Dominion University. She worked in a variety of medical settings, providing care for adults across the lifespan with dysphagia and a variety of communication and cognitive disorders. Renee has a special interest in cognitive retraining post-TBI. She holds certification as a certified brain injury specialist from the Brain Injury Association of America and is active in educating families, friends, and patients about dysphagia, communication, and cognitive disorders. She has served the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia in several roles, including president. She is the secretary for the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia. Renee is the recipient of the 2023 Darden Fellow award from Old Dominion University.
MA, CCC-SLP
Amy Larocca, MA, CCC-SLP is the owner and lead Speech-Language Pathologist at Polaris Speech & Neurological Rehabilitation, a hybrid private practice in Northeast Ohio. She brings 17 years of clinical and teaching experience to her patients and specializes in evaluating and treating patients with Parkinson's and other neurological diseases. She is trained in SPEAK OUT!®, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Manual Therapy for the SLP. She holds a Parkinson Foundation Team Training certification. Amy is on the Board of the Ohio Parkinson's Foundation Northeast Region, Contracts to provide classes at InMotion and is also the Chair of the planning Committee for the Parkinson Foundation Cleveland Moving Day.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
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| 10 min: Introductions and Backgrounds |
| 15 min: Characteristics associated with Parkinsonianisms in the general population |
| 15 min: Ways working with People with Parkinson’s differs from working with other neurologic etiologies |
| 15 min: Strategies for SLPs, families, and patients to live and thrive with Parkinson’s disease |
| 5 min: Q&A |
| Financial | Renee Garrett is a paid employee of a private consulting firm in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is the host of Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs and receives financial reimbursement from SpeechTherapyPD.com. She also receives financial compensation for this and other webinars on SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | Renée is the secretary for the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia. |
| Financial | Amy Larocca receives a salary from Polaris Speech and Neurological Rehabilitation who contracts with InMotion. Polaris Speech and Neurological Rehabiliation’s LOUD Crowd® is partially supported through grants from Parkinson Voice Project. She receives an honorarium for her appearance on this podcast from SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | Amy is on the Board of the Ohio Parkinson's Foundation Northeast Region. She is also the Chair of the planning Committee for the Parkinson Foundation Cleveland Moving Day. |