Speech Scope Episode 15: Dysarthria and Life Participation: Where Do I Begin?

Dr. Carolyn Baylor, PhD, CCC-SLP—creator of the Framework for Participation-Focused Intervention and expert in motor speech disorders—joins host Sarah Baar to explore how clinicians can prioritize life participation in dysarthria intervention. Together, they unpack how to set meaningful goals, measure real-world outcomes, and move beyond the drill-and-repeat rut. If you’re ready to help clients reconnect with what matters most, this episode offers the practical strategies to get you started.Learning ObjectivesAnalyze the evidence supporting participation-based approaches to interventionApply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address barriers clients face to full participation in the communication aspects of their livesSolve patient case scenarios involving participation-based interventions for dysarthriaTimestamps(00:00:00) Welcome(00:01:30) Introduction to guest, Dr. Carolyn Baylor(00:03:30) The clinical motivation behind the framework(00:06:50) Understanding the framework: a practical approach(00:12:10) Identifying ideal clients for the framework(00:16:10) Assessment strategies for participation-focused therapy(00:19:30) Setting goals: from participation to outcomes(00:22:00) Engaging clients in goal setting(00:23:10) Real-life applications and client stories(00:24:40) Balancing participation and impairment goals(00:27:30) Environmental accessibility in therapy(00:31:15) Wild card question(00:32:40) Effective intervention strategies(00:37:06) Patient and family compliance/push back(00:41:34) Actionable takeaways for clinicians(00:47:30) Empowering clinicians in therapySpeech Scope is brought to you by Medbridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.To hear more episodes of Speech Scope, visit ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/speech-scope⁠If you’d like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit ⁠https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/