What SLPs Should Know About Disorders of Consciousness

It finally happened. You get an order to evaluate and treat a patient with a disorder of consciousness. Panic sets in. You’ve never worked with this type of patient. You have no idea where to start. You’re not even sure if these patients are appropriate for therapy.
If you’ve had limited to no experience working with a patient like this, it can feel deeply overwhelming. The good news is, with the right information, you can do a world of good for this patient population.
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KEY MOMENTS IN THE EPISODE:
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00:00 What SLPs Should Know About Disorders of Consciousness
00:42 Understand the Continuum of Disorders
02:51 Tools For The Assessment Of Patient's Communication Ability
03:51 Collaboration Is Key
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