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Latest episodes

  • Motor speech disorders: case studies

    October 26, 2024 · 35 min

    Jan and Helen discuss their experiences of working with dysarthria and apraxia of speech. Share your experiences and tips for therapy via X @BrainySLT and Instagram @brainyspeechtherapists.

  • Journal article: motor speech disorders

    September 23, 2024 · 37 min

    Jan and Helen discuss a journal article that focused on how accurate SLTs are at rating the severity of dysarthria. We discuss the article content and have a debate about the usefulness of such ratings. You can read the article at:

  • Monika Wright, motor speech

    August 24, 2024 · 33 min

    In this episode, speech and language therapist Monika Wright talks about how she approaches working with people with motor speech (and voice) difficulties influenced by her previous professional career as an actor.

  • Dyscover Aphasia

    July 23, 2024 · 31 min

    In this episode, Helen speaks with Julie Samuel from Dyscover Aphasia, a charity based in Surrey. We chat through the range of services they offer, with more details on their website www.dyscover.org.uk. If you have any comments or…

  • Say Aphasia

    June 24, 2024 · 38 min

    We chat with Colin Lyall, founder of the charity Say Aphasia. Check out their website for information and resources at www.sayaphasia.org They are part of the Aphasia Alliance, another excellent resource: www.aphasiaalliance.org

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  • Journal article: Wernicke's aphasia

    May 23, 2024 · 34 min

    Jan and Helen are back with another journal article discussion. This time, we talk through a study that explored the potential use of medication and intensive therapy in treating Wernicke's aphasia. Do share your thoughts and experiences…

  • S4 Ep 3 Eating, drinking, and swallowing changes after brain injury

    March 24, 2024 · 55 min

    Jan and Helen discuss their experiences of managing eating, drinking, and swallowing changes in their brain injury caseload. We also chat about guidance available in managing EDAR- eating and drinking with acknowledged risk.

  • S4 Ep2 Journal article: predictors of aspiration pneumonia

    February 24, 2024 · 36 min

    Jan and Helen discuss a recent article focused on identifying factors significant in predicting aspiration pneumonia. The article by Ball, Meteyard and Powell can be accessed at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00405-023-08153-z…

  • Ep 1, S 4: My Story - Matt Barker

    January 24, 2024 · 40 min

    Matt Barker talks with Jan McIntosh-Brown about his life with a brain injury.

  • S3 Ep11 Article discussion: communication partner training

    November 25, 2023 · 41 min

    Jan and Helen discuss an article exploring communication partner training for healthcare staff in a subacute setting. Read the full article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699052.2022.2158224

  • S3 Ep10 Prolonged disorders of consciousness

    October 24, 2023 · 58 min

    Jan and Helen discuss the topic of prolonged disorders of consciousness. We talk about how this diagnosis can be made, the role of speech and language therapy, and supporting families. Resources: RCP guidelines https://w…

  • S3, Ep9: My brain injury: Guido Corvi

    September 24, 2023 · 47 min

    In this episode hosted by Jan McIntosh-Brown we hear Guido Corvi talking about his injury and his life beyond this.

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About the show

We are the Brainy Speech Therapists, two speech therapists here to talk about everything related to brain injury.