The Role of Speech Pathology in Integrated Healthcare

In the fourth episode of season 3, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, DBH, Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, explores the integration of speech pathology services in healthcare, showcasing its role in holistic patient care and improved health outcomes. Discover how speech pathology addresses communication challenges that impact mental well-being and promotes inclusive mental healthcare for diverse populations. Special Guest: Emily Rodriguez, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist (SLP) specializing in working with young children aged between 2 and 5. She usually works with parents who have just received a diagnosis for their child, and is often the first therapist on their child's team. She assesses their communication skills at their school or daycare and provides appropriate recommendations based on their individual communication level. If necessary, she refers them to other specialists, such as occupational therapists, neurologists or audiologists, to ensure they receive the best possible care. As a licensed SLP in the state of Florida, she is qualified to address concerns related to communication and social-pragmatic issues. As a dedicated speech-language pathologist, her main focus is to assist parents in navigating the complex process of getting a diagnosis for their child. Having served the Miami area for many years, she has had the honor of working with countless families and children in need. With the completion of her Doctor of Behavioral Health degree, she is thrilled to announce that she will be expanding services to the Florida Keys, an area where access to therapy services is limited, especially in the lower Keys. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an influx of families moving to Florida, and as a native of the Florida Keys, she is overjoyed to see the community flourish with more schools and housing units being built. Her ultimate goal is to create a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where children and their parents can receive services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health counseling.

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