TIMS University Webinar
Neurology and the Role of the Speech Language Pathologist- Part 2
January 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST | 0.15 ASHA CEUS / 1.5 PDH
Course Instructor
Anna Swindle, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Anna graduated from the University of Georgia and has been practicing as a medical speech language pathologist for six years. Her areas of interest have always included neurogenic disorders, dysphagia in the adult/geriatric population, and acquired brain injury (ABI). Anna has advanced her knowledge of neurology by becoming a certified brain injury specialist (CBIS) as well as completing a certificate in neuroscience. She works in acute care in Atlanta, GA, serving a wide variety of populations, including patients with stroke/ABI, progressive neurologic disease, dementia, and advanced respiratory disease as well as oncology & end-of-life patients. Her job requires keen diagnostic skills and close communication with medical providers (e.g., neurology, critical care, palliative care). Anna completes both VFSS and FEES. When she is not working, she has her hands full with two toddlers! She also enjoys reading, running, and spending time outside.
Disclosures
Financial:
Receive payment from TIMS University/TIMS Medical for this presentation
Employed as an SLP at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, GA (not affiliated with this presentation)
Nonfinancial:
Member of ASHA
Certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America
Certificate in Neuroscience - Duke University via Coursera
User of TIMS equipment (VFSS and FEES)
Course Information
Description
Neurology and the Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist – Part 2 builds on foundational concepts introduced in Part 1 to further explore the neurological underpinnings of communication and swallowing. This session emphasizes the clinical relevance of cortical and subcortical structures for practicing speech-language pathologists. Participants will learn to recognize cortical ‘signs’ that may present during assessment, understand the general motor pathway from the cortex to head and neck muscles, and identify key subcortical tracts often visualized on head imaging. Using real case studies, this course illustrates how neuroanatomical knowledge directly informs differential diagnosis, clinical reasoning, and treatment planning. Practical take-home points and interactive discussion will support clinicians in applying neurological concepts to everyday practice across settings.
Note: Watching the prerequisite course is not a requirement, though strongly recommended.
Learning Outcomes
Explain indications of cortical damage/cortical ‘signs' that an SLP may appreciate during assessment
Describe the general path of sending a message from the motor strip in the cortex to the head and neck muscles (i.e., the cranial motor pathway)
List at least 3 names of subcortical motor tracts that you might see in head imaging indicating involvement of the internal capsule at some level
Agenda
7:00 - 7:05: Introduction
7:05 - 7:20: Review of Part 1
7:20 - 7:40: Stroke Locations
7:40 - 8:25 Case Studies
8:25 - 8:30 Take Home Points and Questions
Satisfactory Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the course, participants must attend the entire live event and submit the post-course survey.
