Strokecast

Speech Language Pathology is a fascinating field. Covering everything from swallowing to memory to the fundamentals of language to not biting your cheek every damn biter during dinner, it’s something most folks outside stroke world or the disabled community never really think about. Tsgoyna Tanzman is an author and a Speech Therapist in Southern California. In this episode Tsgoyna and I talk about: What we mean by “cognitive issues” The multiple different types of aphasia Managing over stimulation after stroke The nature of recovery The impact of telemedicine How race affects post-stroke care and assessment The process of editing and self-publishing a book If any of that  sounds interesting to you, be sure to listen. Bio As a Speech-Language Pathologist and Life Coach for more than 25 years, Tsgoyna has helped thousands of people transition after stroke and brain injury to the next stages of their lives. Having worked in hospitals, home care, residential and skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and communi