On this episode of the Swalier Pride podcast, we have Katie Threlkeld. She's a license to Asha certified

SLP with over eight years of clinical experience. She's a doctoral candidate at the University of

Missouri in the Health and Rehabilitation Science Program with a research focus on motor speech

disorders and auditory perceptual assessment. Specialized in motor speech disorders, AAC, and oral rehabilitation,

Katie has developed proficient skills in these clinical areas providing assessment and treatment

for patients across the lifespan. She serves on the Asha Sig 2 Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Professional Development Committee and is certified in Speak Out and LSVT Loud.

Katie has presented at the state and national level on topics related to motor speech disorders, AAC, and oral rehab.

She is the educational program developer at Forbes AAC, is a mentor for the MSLP collective

and has teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Okay. teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level. Welcome to the Swallow Your Pride podcast. I'm your host, Teresa Richard. I'm a board

certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, a mobile fees business owner

and founder of the MetSLP Collective. This podcast is all about delivering

the latest evidence-based practice to medical SLPs everywhere. Whether you're a new clinician

seeking tangible tools for treatment or a seasoned vet stuck in a rut, my goal is to help ditch

the old school ways of the past that no longer serve you or your patients, to reinvigorate your

passion for our field,

to broaden your knowledge about our scope of practice, and to inspire you to practice at the top of your license.

So if you're listening, I encourage you to swallow your pride, be open and willing to learn,

because let's face it, your patients deserve that kind of care.

With that, let's dive right in.

Just a quick disclaimer that all statements and opinions expressed in this episode do not reflect on the organizations associated with the speakers and are their own opinions solely.

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