During the Summer 1999 session, we will conduct electronic case discussions in which we will identify the issues surrounding speech, language, and swallowing impairments in individuals with neurological disorders. Below please find the descriptions and assignments for planned discussion participants.
ID of likely impairments: Based on the historical information provided, identify the communication, swallowing, and other impairments the patient is most likely to exhibit.
Assessment of swallowing: Identify the swallowing assessment tools that would be most effective in assessing the impairments. Describe specific findings the given tool(s) would provide.
Assessment of communication: Identify the communication tools that would be most effective in assessing the impairments. Describe specific findings the given tool(s) would provide.
Prognosis: Based on the historical information and descriptions of deficits, develop a prognosis for recovery of communication and swallowing function. Provide preliminary recommendations regarding most likely arena for service provision (acute, rehab, nursing home, etc.) as well as the likely duration of treatment.
Swallowing targets and activities: List at least two functional goals and list those treatment activities (including compensatory strategies and therapeutic techniques) which would be utilized.
Communication targets and activities: List at least two functional goals and list those treatment activities (including compensatory strategies and therapeutic techniques) which would be utilized.
Review and question: Identify any issues or questions raised by the previous responses (Why a certain target? Did you consider...? etc)
Summarize: Provide a brief summary of the case, highlighting
the most pertinent issues for both communication and swallowing.
| Case # | ID of likely impairments | Assessment of swallowing | Assessment of communication | Prognosis | Swallowing targets, activities | Communication targets, activities | Review and question | Summarize |
| 1 | Laura Arrowood | Marla Akins | Jamie Barnhill | Chantres Austin | Jennifer Cochran | Vanessa Carpino | Stephanie Davis | Amy Elrod |
| 2 | Desiree Barr | Julie Parlier | Jill Chapman | Marina Canup | Sharon Lagler | Marilyn Heston | Ann Fernandez | Suzanne Barry |
| 3 | Lisa Ammar-Khodja | Kathy Williams | Kristin Cook | Elizbeth Jackson | Julie von Craigh | Melanie McCurrey | Michele Lamy | Michelle Imel |
| 4 | Amy McNeil | Linda Tufano | Betsy Fuller | Jennifer Smith | Kelly Crouch | Lani Reasoner | Holly Hanley | Amy Farcasi |
| 5 | Jill Kidd | Tonya Patterson | Shannon Graves | Lori Hartley | Sherry Bell | Kim Register | Beth Whitehouse | Ellen Holloway |
| 6 | Gina Pruitt | Mary Hoyle | Lisa Blain | Simone Ohare | L.A. Corbett | Gayle Heyer | Gretchen Smallwood | |
| 7 | Eve Brosowski | Ashley Ward | Kelly Patterson | Shannon Lane | Dawn Hill | |||
| 8 | Hope Moorman | Christie Phelps | Kathy McGraw | Kim Clifton | Joanne Puliatti |