S4E5 - Revisiting Speech Therapy with Patrice Gilbert

Part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Geralyn Arango Deeley, Ed.D.

Recording Date: January 23, 2025

Keywords: disability, speech therapy, speech and language therapy, speech and language pathologist, Patrice Gilbert, Gerry Arango, Geralyn Arango Deeley, transition, independence, communication, Our Parallel Paths

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Episode Summary: This episode discusses the importance and value of speech therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities. The host, Geralyn Arango Deeley shares her and her son Nic’s experiences with speech therapy, and how it has impacted Nic’s life. Gerry’s guest, speech language pathologist Patrice Gilbert, shares her approach and philosophy for working with adults. Patrice emphasizes needing to presume competence when working with people and setting high expectations for success. She encourages involvement of all communication partners in the process to better ensure generalizing what is learned throughout all areas of a person’s life. This conversation highlights the ongoing value of speech therapy for empowering adults with intellectual disabilities to improve their communication abilities and participate more fully in their communities.

Topical Index:

Introduction [00:00] Nic's early speech therapy experiences [02:21] Recognizing the need for speech therapy [04:28] Introducing Patric Gilbert, speech pathologist [05:17] What does speech therapy for adults look ike? [06:57] Some guidelines [09:02] Importance of expectations [13:04] Importance of communicating [14:57] Respectful support [16:04] Communication as a two way street [19:42] Checking in [21:50] Nic's progress [24:24] The different forms of communication [25:57] Fining services [27:32] Importance of the correct assessment [30:07] Closing [34:14]

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