Working with the Parkinson's Disease Population - Sierra Corbin MS, CCC-SLP

<p>On this episode, we unpacked the difficult and somewhat unknown Parkinson’s Disease. Special guest, Sierra Corbin MS, CCC-SLP, brought her expertise to the forefront, discussing speech therapy practices with Parkinson’s Disease clients, understanding the onset of Parkinson’s, different treatment methods for Parkinson’s, and more. </p><p>This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: <a href="https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/">https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/</a>to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!</p><p><strong>We Discuss</strong></p><ul><li>(0:00) Show introduction and Sierra’s career background </li><li>(12:21) Starting a Parkinson’s Disease voice therapy practice </li><li>(17:04) Speech therapy with Parkinson’s Disease clients </li><li>(20:04) Understanding the onset of Parkinson’s Disease in patients </li><li>(22:39) The Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease </li><li>(28:45) Involving family in Parkinson’s treatment </li><li>(30:05) Determining the causes of Parkinson’s Disease</li><li>(31:40) The Speak Out treatment program for Parkinson’s Disease </li><li>(40:08) First steps for treating Parkinson’s Disease </li><li>(46:02) Knowing when to discharge Parkinson’s Disease patients</li><li>(47:59) Advice for SLPs interested in working with the Parkinson’s Disease Population</li></ul><p><strong>About Sierra Corbin MS, CCC-SLP</strong></p><p>Sierra began her path in speech-language pathology as a volunteer with <a href="http://sheltercare.org/" target="_blank">ShelterCare</a> in Eugene, Oregon, mentoring a survivor of traumatic brain injury. She has since expanded her career and expertise, earning a master's degree, completing an internship in a Primary Stroke Center hospital, and working for several years in skilled nursing facilities. Sierra currently works at the University of Oregon's Communication Disorders and Sciences program, supe