SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) Awareness
SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) Awareness - A Guide for all Staff in All Health and Care Settings
Presentation - all fully editable (should you wish to edit). Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written.
Comes with a Handout and Multiple Choice End of Session Assessment.
Aims and Objectives:
Overall Aim:
Increase awareness among Health and Social Care staff about the role and importance of Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) in improving communication and swallowing difficulties for adults in care settings.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the scope of practice and services provided by Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) for adults.
Know common communication and swallowing disorders that may benefit from SALT intervention in adult care.
How to effectively collaborate with SALT professionals to enhance care outcomes for adults with speech and language needs.
Presentation (35 slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
SECTION - Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)
What is SALT?
Where do SALT Therapists Work?
The Goal of SALT
In Addition to Direct Therapy
SECTION - Importance of SALT in Care Settings
SALT and Communication Issues
SALT and Physical Health
SALT and Emotional Health
Other Important Aspects
Conclusion
SECTION - Common Conditions Treated by SALT
Aphasia, Dysarthria and Dysphagia
Voice Disorders and Cognitive Communication Disorders
Stuttering, Fluency Disorders, Neurological Conditions
Cancer, Learning Disabilities
Other Conditions
SECTION - Role of SALT in Multidisciplinary Teams
Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTS)
Collaboration
Mental Health, Discharge Planning, Palliative Care, MDTs
Effective Teamwork
SECTION - Accessing SALT Services in Adult Care
Introduction
Care Homes and Community Based Services
Referrals
Ongoing Access
SECTION - Conclusion and Key Points
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
Handout
End of Session Assessment
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