Upcoming CEN events...
Stammering resulting from streptococcal infection – Per Alm & Karin Dahlin
Long Covid and Stammering – Dr Tammy Davidson Thompson
Date: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Time: 9.15-16.30 (GMT)
Venue: via Zoom
Speakers: Per Alm, Karin Dahlin, Tammy Davidson Thompson
Cost: Free for Members of the National Dysfluency CEN
Overview:
The main topic of this session will be the unexpected and recently highlighted relation between stammering and streptococcal infection in some cases. The data indicates that this was a major cause of stammering before penicillin became available, and that there still are new cases of this type. The mechanism would be an autoimmune reaction triggered by the infection, probably affecting the basal ganglia in the brain. We will also talk about PANDAS, which stands for a neuropsychiatric syndrome similarly caused by an autoimmune reaction following a streptococcal infection. This condition is important for speech-language therapists working with children to be aware of. We will discuss the implications for clinicians working with stammering, and the initial clinical experiences from Sweden.
Further, the session will include an overview of a novel theoretical framework for the understanding of stammering, based on recent research, related to neurological, speech motor, and psychological aspect.
Working with Functional Neurological Symptoms and an update on a Covid Project.
Date: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 (GMT)
Venue: live-streamed via Zoom
Speaker: Debbie Mason, Specialist SLT and
Dr. Jennifer Chesters, SLT
Cost: Included in the 12mth CEN membership subscription
Overview of the presentation
Debbie Mason is a specialist Stammering SLT and is currently Clinical Lead for the regional NHS Adult Stammering Service at North Bristol Trust. Until 2020 she was joint Clinical Lead for the Paediatric Stammering Service in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Debbie is also a Hypnotherapist and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner with trainings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. She weaves these approaches through her work with clients with Functional Neurological Symptoms (FNS) to help them uncover the resources they need to be well.
Debbie is currently doing a project on Best Care Pathways for SLT Clients with Functional Neurological Symptoms at North Bristol Trust. North Bristol Trust is home to the Rosa Burden Centre, a specialist regional centre for the assessment and treatment of people with FNS and has inpatient and outpatient programmes.
Debbie is particularly interested in the “Positive Intention” behind symptoms and has used this principle to help clients resolve symptoms.
This study day will aim to explore:
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Terminology – Functional / Psychogenic. Are we clear what we mean?
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Current Evidence Base – What do we know?
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Assessment and Diagnosis
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Therapy – What Works?
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Resources
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Client stories. Debbie can share stories of clients with successful outcomes. Please bring stories of any clients with successful outcomes that you would like to share.
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We will have break-out rooms so that SLTs can discuss their own thoughts and experiences.
We will also be hearing from Dr. Jennifer Chesters on her findings from a Covid Project. Jennifer is a Senior Research Associate in the BSLTRU, and a Speech and Language Therapist and Neuroscientist by background. She completed a Psychology degree at the University of St. Andrews, where she developed an interest in the neural basis of communication. She went on to qualify as an SLT in 2008, through the Speech and Language Sciences MSc course at UCL. She has worked as a Speech and Language Therapist in Learning Disability, Forensic Mental Health and Dysfluency services.
The day will run from 09:30 - 15:30 online through ZOOM and will include tea/coffee breaks and a lunch break. The day will be recorded and the video will be available for CEN members to watch on the website for 3 months afterwards.
If you are already a member of the CEN, you can click on the button below to register for a place on this study day.
If you are not a member of the CEN, you can click on the button below to become a member.
Continuing conversations about the Social Model of Disability
Date: Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Time: 09:30 - 15:30 (GMT)
Venue: live-streamed via Zoom
Speaker: Debbie Mason, Specialist SLT and Dr. Jennifer Chesters, SLT
Cost: Included in the 12mth CEN membership subscription
Overview of the presentation
Debbie Mason is a specialist Stammering SLT and is currently Clinical Lead for the regional NHS Adult Stammering Service at North Bristol Trust. Until 2020 she was joint Clinical Lead for the Paediatric Stammering Service in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Debbie is also a Hypnotherapist and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner with trainings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. She weaves these approaches through her work with clients with Functional Neurological Symptoms (FNS) to help them uncover the resources they need to be well.
Debbie is currently doing a project on Best Care Pathways for SLT Clients with Functional Neurological Symptoms at North Bristol Trust. North Bristol Trust is home to the Rosa Burden Centre, a specialist regional centre for the assessment and treatment of people with FNS and has inpatient and outpatient programmes.
Debbie is particularly interested in the “Positive Intention” behind symptoms and has used this principle to help clients resolve symptoms.
This study day will aim to explore:
-
Terminology – Functional / Psychogenic. Are we clear what we mean?
-
Current Evidence Base – What do we know?
-
Assessment and Diagnosis
-
Therapy – What Works?
-
Resources
-
Client stories. Debbie can share stories of clients with successful outcomes. Please bring stories of any clients with successful outcomes that you would like to share.
-
We will have break-out rooms so that SLTs can discuss their own thoughts and experiences.
We will also be hearing from Dr. Jennifer Chesters on her findings from a Covid Project. Jennifer is a Senior Research Associate in the BSLTRU, and a Speech and Language Therapist and Neuroscientist by background. She completed a Psychology degree at the University of St. Andrews, where she developed an interest in the neural basis of communication. She went on to qualify as an SLT in 2008, through the Speech and Language Sciences MSc course at UCL. She has worked as a Speech and Language Therapist in Learning Disability, Forensic Mental Health and Dysfluency services.
The day will run from 09:30 - 15:30 online through ZOOM and will include tea/coffee breaks and a lunch break. The day will be recorded and the video will be available for CEN members to watch on the website for 3 months afterwards.
If you are already a member of the CEN, you can click on the button below to register for a place on this study day.
We have an upcoming study day in February 2024, click on the button below to register your place:
Date: 7th February 2024
Time: 09:15 - 16:15 (GMT)
Venue: ZOOM Live streamed
Speaker: Heather Robinson and Chaya Goldstein-Schuff
If you are not a member of the CEN, you can click on the button below to become a member.
Stammering resulting from streptococcal infection – Per Alm & Karin Dahlin
Long Covid and Stammering – Dr Tammy Davidson Thompson
Date: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Time: 9.15-16.30 (GMT)
Venue: via Zoom
Speakers: Per Alm, Karin Dahlin, Tammy Davidson Thompson
Cost: Free for Members of the National Dysfluency CEN
Overview:
The main topic of this session will be the unexpected and recently highlighted relation between stammering and streptococcal infection in some cases. The data indicates that this was a major cause of stammering before penicillin became available, and that there still are new cases of this type. The mechanism would be an autoimmune reaction triggered by the infection, probably affecting the basal ganglia in the brain. We will also talk about PANDAS, which stands for a neuropsychiatric syndrome similarly caused by an autoimmune reaction following a streptococcal infection. This condition is important for speech-language therapists working with children to be aware of. We will discuss the implications for clinicians working with stammering, and the initial clinical experiences from Sweden.
Further, the session will include an overview of a novel theoretical framework for the understanding of stammering, based on recent research, related to neurological, speech motor, and psychological aspect.
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We have an upcoming study day in February 2024, click on the button below to register your place:
If you are already a member of the CEN, you can click on the button below to register for a place on this study day.
If you are not a member of the CEN, you can click on the button below to become a member.