Speech Scope Episode 3: INCOG 2.0: How to Manage Cognitive Communication and Social Cognition Speech Scope: A MedBridge Podcast

Penny Welch-West, medical SLP, change maker, and committee member on the recently published INCOG 2.0 Guidelines for Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Traumatic Brain Injury, journeys with Sarah Baar into all things intervention for moderate to severe TBI. They recount meeting at the ASHA convention and highlight key ways to translate research into your practice, including performing vision and hearing screenings, best practices for cognitive communication and social cognition for patients with TBI, and providing training and education for their communication partners.



Learning Objectives


Interpret the evidence around the INCOG 2.0 guidelines for cognitive-communication and social cognition disorders
Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address what cognitive-communication and social cognition therapy includes for those with TBI
Solve patient case scenarios involving assessment and treatment of cognitive-communication and social cognition disorders

Timestamps


(00:00:00) Welcome
(0:01:05) Introduction to guest
(00:04:30) Key term definitions
(00:06:20) Introduction to INCOG 2.0 guidelines
(00:16:52) Highlights of INCOG 2.0 Part IV (cognitive communication and social cognition)
(00:23:45) What’s the evidence and application?
(00:39:31) Case example
(00:53:33) Final thoughts

Resources mentioned in this episode


INCOG 2.0 Guidelines for Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part IV: Cognitive-Communication and Social Cognition Disorders
Communication Partner Training: interact-ABI-lity
Cultural Competence Check-in: Culturally Responsive Practice
Self-Reflection: Gender Inclusivity
Cultural Competence Check-in: Policies and Procedures

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