DoC and Early Intervention
Course Description:
This podcast was a conversation with Ashley Lopez, MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S about disorders of consciousness (DoC) and implementation of early intervention with this patient population. The definition of DoC and special considerations were reviewed.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Define disorders of consciousness and to what patient population it refers.
- List two considerations assessment and treatment of this patient group, DoC.
Agenda:
- 5 minutes – introduction of the speaker and topic
- 10 minutes – discussion DoC – what it is and special considerations
- 10 minutes – discussion about assessment, treatment, and speaking valve use
- 5 minutes – summary of the key points, including the role of SLPs