Both Sides of the Table: Part Two – SLP Perspective**

** special podcast offered for .1 ASHA CEUs (1 contact hour)
Course Description: This podcast presents patient care from both sides of the table, discussing what it was like to be a speech-language pathologist (SLP) but end up on the “other side of the table” as a patient, then back to professional life. In this episode, part two, an SLP shares her experiences related to having a moderate-severe TBI, tracheostomy and speaking Valve, and a long, ongoing recovery. She shares her experiences as a patient and as a new SLP returning to the profession after injury. Her perspective includes considerations for strategies, clinical environment, and counseling After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the types of deficits that may be seen following a moderate-severe brain injury.
2. List two strategies for enhancing care of a patient with TBI.
3. Describe considerations for the clinical environment and the potential impact on patient recovery