In This Issue...

1. President's Message
2. ANCDS Member Spotlight: Lauren Bislick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS
3. ANCDS Committee Spotlight: Sarah K. Schellinger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
4. Education Committee Update 
5. REDI Committee Update
6. Volunteer on a Committee
7. Board Certification Mentoring
8. ASHA Announcements
9. Aphasia Resources
10. Upcoming Conferences
11. Member Accomplishments

ANCDS Board/Officers 

Heather Clark, Ph.D., BC-ANCDS
President

Melissa Duff, Ph.D.
President-Elect

Lauren Bislick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Secretary

Neila Donovan, Ph.D., CCC‐SLP
Treasurer

Lynn Maher, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Immediate Past President  

Jamila Minga, Ph.D.
Executive Board Member

Ana Rivera Rodriguez, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Executive Board Member

Victoria Scharp, Ph.D.
Executive Board Member

Ramani Voleti, M.S., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
Executive Board Member

Mary H. Purdy, Ph.D., BC-ANCDS
ANCDS Archivist 

Diana Petroi-Block, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
Chair, Board of Clinical Certification

Janet Patterson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Chair, Board of Residency Education

Sheryle Hazard, CAE
Executive Director

ANCDS Board Certification

Why become Board Certified?

- Recognizes your advanced clinical knowledge and skills

- Enhances your confidence in your clinical knowledge and skills

- Enhances consumer and referral source confidence in the care you can provide

- Encourages professional growth through the continuing education required for the maintenance of board certification

- Provides a respected credential to support professional advancement

Click here to learn more about the application and certification process.

On-Demand CE Offerings (Expiring 12/31/24)

2023 Annual Scientific Meeting Lecture Recordings

REDI Self-Study Course

ANCDS members have access to view past webinar recordings (no longer available for ASHA CEU credits) at your convenience.

ANCDS Podcast

Ep. 22: A Conversation with Therese O'Neil-Pirozzi and McKay Sohlberg of the ANCDS TBI Writing Group

New Right Hemisphere Resources

New resources related to apragmatism have been added to the RightHemisphere.org website, including a video presentation by the International Right Hemisphere Collaborative introducing pragmatism.

ANCDS Merch

Show your ANCDS pride at your office, home, and everywhere you go with new ANCDS logo items!  From coffee mugs to t-shirts, ANCDS merch makes for great gifts for colleagues, employees, friends, family, and yourself!

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Welcome New Members!

Full Members 

Mary Allen, M.S., CCC-SLP
Julie Case, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Nichol Castro, Ph.D.
Alexandra Foster, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Elizabeth Mannion, M.S., CCC-SLP
Maggie Klapperich, M.S., CCC-SLP
Cara Kovarik, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Anushree Mundhe, M.S.., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Amy Nitta, M.A., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Martha Van Dam, M.S., CCC-SLP, CBIST

Clinical Fellow and Student Members

Bridget Dwyer, B.S.
Abigail Knopp, B.A., SM
Virginia Swanson, SLP

Contact Us

ANCDS
2345 Rice Street, Suite 220
St. Paul, MN 55113
Online: www.ancds.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 651-925-5528
Fax: 651-317-8048

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President's Message

Greetings ANCDS Community! 

In the midst of the “lazy days of summer” (a term obviously coined by a middle schooler in the 80s and rarely applicable to the current lives of clinicians and scientists), I wanted to take a moment to connect with you all and share some mid-year reflections.

First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones have been spared the ill effects of the heat domes and torrential rains.  Beyond that, I hope you are finding opportunities to relax, recharge, and reconnect with family and friends.  Here in southern Minnesota, we’ve had brief respites from the dramatic rain and winds, and I’ve benefitted greatly from the time I’ve spent enjoying the lush summer greenery. 

Rest assured, your ANCDS leadership, in particular the boards and committees, continue their work through the summer months.  Let me take the opportunity to sincerely thank the members who volunteered their time and skill sets to advance the ANCDS mission.  As the 2024 Olympic Games kick off, I can't help but feel a surge of inspiration.  We will witness athletes from all corners of the globe pushing their limits, striving for excellence, and celebrating the spirit of healthy competition.  It reminds me of the incredible drive and dedication each of you brings to ANCDS.  Like the Olympians, we are a diverse group, each with strengths and talents.  We come together, not to compete against each other, but to push ourselves further, share our knowledge, and achieve something truly remarkable.

The Olympics remind us that greatness is not always about winning a gold medal.  It's about the countless hours of training, the unwavering commitment, and the personal best we achieve along the way.

Here's how we might translate the Olympic spirit into ANCDS:

• Continuous Improvement: Let's dedicate ourselves to constant learning and growth.  Let’s share best practices through impactful publications, webinars, podcasts, and through our scientific meeting.  Taking advantage of the feedback our members have provided, let’s continue to shape ANCDS into the organization that serves its members and the patients/families served, directly or indirectly, by our members.

• Collaboration: Just like relay teams, we are stronger together.  Let's leverage each other's expertise and work collaboratively to achieve our shared goals.

• Celebrate Success: Let's recognize and celebrate the achievements of our fellow members.  A pat on the back, a public acknowledgment, or even a simple "well done" can go a long way in keeping spirits high.  To that end, please be sure to read the “Member Spotlight,” “Student Fellow Spotlights,” and “Member Accomplishments” sections of this newsletter.

ANCDS is our platform to shine, to learn from each other, and to collectively achieve something extraordinary.  Let's channel the Olympic spirit, ignite our personal bests, and make ANCDS a beacon of excellence.

Wishing you a happy and healthy summer!

Warm regards,

Heather (Hetty) Clark, Ph.D., BC-ANCDS
ANCDS President 
[email protected]

ANCDS Member Spotlight: Lauren Bislick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS

Name: Lauren Bislick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CBIS
Roles: Associate Professor & Director, UCF Aphasia House
Affiliation: University of Central Florida

ANCDS Committee Spotlight: Sarah K. Schellinger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Name: Sarah K. Schellinger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Title: Assistant Professor
Committee: Development Committee

Tell us about the newly-named Development Committee and its role.

The Development Committee — formerly the Finance Committee — is the committee responsible for generating revenue for the Academy from external sources.  Our primary role is to secure corporate sponsorships for the Annual Meeting, but we are also involved in other revenue-generating activities, such as the recent ANCDS merchandise sale.

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Education Committee Update 

The theme of our annual meeting is "Culturally Responsive Interventions in Neurogenic Communication Disorders".  We are planning to do a virtual synchronous meeting, spread over three evenings in November.  Stay tuned for information about the speakers and the dates. 

Redi Committee Update

The ANCDS Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion self-study course, Freedom of Discomfort, is now available and can be located here. 

Testimonials:

"As an advocate for positive change within my community, engaging in the self-study program on race, equity, inclusion, and diversity has been truly transformative.  This program provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding these critical issues, equipping me with invaluable insights and tools to navigate conversations and situations with empathy and cultural competence."

"I gained a deeper appreciation for the diverse perspectives and experiences that shape our society.  The program's structured approach not only challenged my assumptions but also empowered me to take meaningful action towards fostering inclusivity and equity in both personal and professional spheres."

Volunteer on a Committee

Student and Clinical Fellow members, we value your thoughts; consider joining a committee!

ANCDS values the contributions of students and Clinical Fellow members.  The Academy is eager to include these valuable members on our Committees to offer unique perspectives.  If you are a student interested in volunteering as a Committee member, please consider submitting your information by selecting the “Volunteer” icon at the bottom of our Boards & Committees page.   You can also locate the form here.  

Board Certification Mentoring

Did you know that the Board of Clinical Certification has a mentoring program for members considering Board Certification?

The purpose of the ANCDS Board Certification Mentoring Program is to support individuals who are considering applying for Board Certification.  It is led by two Board Certified members, and the current program runs twice a year for three months with meetings from 6:00-7:30 CT every other week during the three-month period.  Participants may attend some or all of the meetings. 

The meeting content includes Q&A relative to the certification process, real-time review of case studies approved by the board (with permission from the authors), and clinical case discussions.  Feedback may be provided relative to the categories required for certification cases.  However, direct feedback and discussion regarding cases being submitted for Board Certification review will not be provided.  For more information, contact Diana Petroi-Bock, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS, at [email protected].

 

ASHA Announcements

Practice

Evidence Map Update: ASHA’s COVID-19 Evidence Map has been updated with new filters to make locating relevant research on care for individuals with long COVID/post-COVID-19 condition easier.  Visit the Evidence Maps to find free, summarized evidence on various populations.

Demonstrate Your Value: Engage with interested parties and advocate for the profession using the new Value of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Treating People with Parkinson's Disease (PD) factsheet.  ASHA’s new library of demonstrating value PDFs includes several topics that show how our services enhance care coordination, reduce costs, and improve clinical outcomes.   Contact [email protected] to suggest a topic or provide feedback.

NEW Micro Course Series: The Evidence-Based Decision-Making Series offers 3, 30-minute micro-courses on evidence-based practice (EBP) concepts, time-saving ASHA EBP resources including ASHA’s Evidence Maps, and strategies for troubleshooting obstacles to incorporating external scientific evidence.  The courses are available for CE credit (ASHA CEUs or professional development hours) as part of the ASHA Learning Pass or for individual purchase.

Aphasia Resources

Upcoming Conferences

Title: Saugatuck Institute for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation (SINR) 2024
Date: September 17 – 21, 2024
Location: In-person: Saugatuck, MI
Registration: SINR – Advanced clinical training with an interdisciplinary approach (si-nr.org)

Member Accomplishments

Member Publications:

Heitzman, A., Browy, J.R., Britton, D., Conn, J., & Ziegler, A. (2024).  Impact of testosterone therapy on pulmonary function in transgender and gender expansive individuals assigned female at birth: A cross-sectional comparative study.  International Journal of Transgender Health, 1-18. doi:10.1080/26895269.2024.2323522.

Bush, E., and Madden, E. (2024).  Insights on Literacy From Stroke Survivors With Aphasia: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry.  American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.  https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJSLP-23-00360.

Orlandi, F., Carlos, A.F., Ali, F., Clark, H.M., Duffy, J.R., Utianski, R.L., Botha, H., Machulda, M.M., Stephens, Y.C., Schwarz, C.G., Senjem, M.L., Jack, C.R., Agosta, F., Filippi, M., Dickson, D.W., Josephs, K.A., and Whitwell, J.L. (2024).  Histologic tau lesions and MRI biomarkers differ across two progressive supranuclear palsy variants.  Brain Communications 6(2), fcae113. DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcae113.

Perry, S., Troche, M., Huber, J., Curtis, J., Kiefer, B., Sevitz, J., Dennard, Q., Borders, J., Browy, J.R., Dakin, A., Gonzalez, V., Chapman, J., Wu, T., Katz, L., & Britton, D. (2024).  Behavioral Management of Respiratory/Phonatory Dysfunction for Dysarthria Associated with Neurodegenerative Disease: A Systematic Review.  American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (AJSLP), 1-29. doi:10.1044/2023_ajslp-23-00274.

Shir, D., Corriveau-Lecavalier, N., Noguera, C.B., Barnard, L.R., Pham, N.T., Botha, H., Duffy, J.R., Clark, H.M., Utianski, R.L., Knopman, D.S., Petersen, R.C., Boeve, B.F., Murray, M.E., Nguyen, A.T., Reichard, R.R., Dickson, D.W., Day, G.S., Kremers, W.K., Graff-Radford, N., Jones, D.T., Whitwell, J.L., Josephs, K.A., and Graff-Radford, J. (2024).  Clinicoradiologic and Neuropathologic Evaluation of Primary Progressive Aphasia.  Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.  DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2023-332862.

Whitwell, J.L., Gatto, R.G., Duffy, J.R., Clark, H.M., Utianski, R.L., Botha, H., Machulda, M.M., Lowe, V.J., and Josephs, K.A. (2024). Multimodal Cross-Examination of Progressive Apraxia of Speech and Aphasia by Diffusion Tensor Imaging-Based Tractography and Tau-PET scans.  Human Brain Mapping, 45(8), e26704. DOI: 10.1002/hbm.26704.

Carlos, A.F., Weigand, S.D., Duffy, J.R., Clark, H.M., Utianski, R.L., Machulda, M.M., Pham, N.T.T., Schwarz, C.G., Whitwell, J.L. and Josephs, K.A. (2024).  Volumetric analysis of hippocampal subregions and subfields in left and right semantic dementia.  Brain Communications 6(2), face 097. DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcae097.

Durbin, A. (2024).  Beyond the Words: Exploring the Edges of Language and Life.  Chasing Words Press.  ISBN: 979-8869228604.

Jewell, C., Harnish, S.,  Brello, J., Lanzi, A., and Cohen, M (2024). Beyond the Words: Exploring the Edges of Language and Life.  American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.  https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJSLP-23-00322.

Kent, R. D. (2024).  The Feel of Speech: Multisystem and Polymodal Somatosensation in Speech Production.  Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 67(5), 1424-1460. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_JSLHR-23-00575.

Meade, G., Machulda, M.M., Clark, H.M., Duffy, J.R., Botha, H., Whitwell, J.L., Josephs, K.A., and Utianski, R.L. (2024).  Identifying and Supporting Communication Breakdowns in Patients with Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia.  American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.  DOI: 10.1044/2024_AJSLP-24-00013.

Meade, G., Pham, N.T.T., Schwarz, C.G., Clark, H.M., Duffy, J.R., Botha, H., Senjem, M.L., Low, V.J., Whitwell, J.L., Josephs, K.A., and Utianski, R.L. (2024).  The yes-no reversal phenomenon in patients with primary progressive apraxia of speech.  Cortex, 177, 28-36.  DOI: 10.1016/j.cortex.2024.04.008.

Meade, G., Whitwell, J.L., Dickson, D.W., Duffy, J.R., Clark, H.M., Machulda, M.M., Ahlskog, E.A., Josephs, K.A., and Utianski, R.L. (2024).  Primary progressive apraxia of speech caused by TDP-43: A case report.  Neurology: Genetics 10(2), e200134. DOI: 10.1212/NXG.0000000000200134. 

Nunn, K., Tilton-Bolowsky, V., & Kershenbaum, A. M. (2024). Moving Toward Anti-Ableist Practices in Aphasia Rehabilitation and Research: A Viewpoint.  American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–11.  https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJSLP-23-00456. 

Nunn, K., Creighton, R., Tilton-Bolowsky, V., Arbel, Y., & Vallila-Rohter, S. (2024).  The effect of feedback timing on category learning and feedback processing in younger and older adults.  Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 16, 1404128. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1404128.

Schwab-Farrell, S. M., Dugan, S., Sayers, C., & Postman, W. (2023).  Speech-language pathologist, physical therapist, and occupational therapist experiences of interprofessional collaborations.  Journal of Interprofessional Care 38(2), 1-11.  DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2023.2287028.

Shibata, K., Simpson, N., Reeder, J., Darby, R., & de Riesthal, M. (2024).  Primary Progressive Aphasia and Non-Medical Factors Related to Health Outcomes: A Retrospective Study.  Journal of Critical Study of Communication and Disability, 2(1), 32–45. https://doi.org/10.48516/jcscd_2024vol2iss1.24.

Tilton-Bolowsky, V., Stockbridge, M. D., & Hillis, A. E. (2024).   Remapping and reconnecting the language network after stroke.  Brain Sciences, 14(5) 419. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14050419. 

Garcia-Guaqueta, D.P., Stephens, Y.C., Botha, H., Ali, F., Utianski, R.L., Duffy, J.R., Clark, H.M., Pham, N.T.T., Machulda, M.M., Lowe, V.J., Dickson, D.W., Whitwell, J.L., Josephs, K.A. (2024).   Comparing classic corticobasal syndrome to the evolved corticobasal syndrome of primary progressive aphasia and primary progressive apraxia of speech.  Cortex.  DOI: 10.1007/s00415-024-12344-x.

Robinson, C.G., Goodrich, A.W., Weigand, S.D., Pham, N.T.T., Carlos, A.F., Buciuc, M., Murray, M.E., Nguyen, A.T., Reichard, R.R., Knopman, D.S., Petersen, R.C., Dickson, D.W., Utianski, R.L., Whitwell, J.L., Josephs, K.A., and Machulda, M.M. (2024).  Determinants of Confrontation Naming Deficits on the Boston Naming Test Associated with Transactive Response DNA-Binding Protein 43 Pathology.  Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.  DOI: 10.1017/S1355617724000146. 

Garcia-Guaqueta, D.P., Botha, H., Utianski, R.L., Duffy, J.R., Clark, H.M., Goodrich, A.W., Machulda, M.M., Whitwell, J.L., and Josephs, K.A. (2024).  Progression to Corticobasal Syndrome: A longitudinal study of patients with nonfluent primary progressive aphasia and primary progressive apraxia of speech.  Journal of Neurology.  DOI: 10.1007/s00415-024-12344-x.

Presentations/Talks:

Tilton-Bolowsky, V., Zezinka Durfee, A., Bunker, L., Hillis, A. E. (2024).  Abstract 123: Emotional prosody and facial expressions differentially augment comprehension of discourse for left- and right-hemisphere stroke survivors. Oral presentation at the 2024 International Stroke Conference in Phoenix, AZ, USA.  https://doi.org/10.1161/str.55.suppl_1.123.

Tilton-Bolowsky, V. (2024).  All about strokes: Signs, symptoms, and recovery of communication following stroke.  Presentation given as part of the Senior Symposium, Older Adult Services Department, Queens Public Library, Queens, NY, USA.