Episode 48: Applying metacognitive strategy instruction and goal attainment scaling to aphasia treatment and graduate student training: A conversation with Dr. H. Sheen Chiou

During this episode, Dr. Katie Strong, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University talks with Dr. Hsinhuei Sheen Chiou from Minnesota State University, Mankato about metacognitive instruction and goal attainment scaling for people with aphasia and clinical education.<br>Dr. H. Sheen Chiou, Ph.D. CCC-SLP is a full professor in the Department of Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She teaches courses in adult neurogenic disorders including aphasia and acquired cognitive disorders and runs language and cognitive rehabilitation research. Her current research and clinical practice focus on patient-centered language and cognitive intervention for people with brain injuries (stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative disorders) and meaningful engagements for people with dementia and their care partners. She leads an aphasia conversation group for Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now in Minnesota. <br><b>In this episode you will:</b><br>Learn about metacognitive strategy instruction and goal attainment scaling<br>Hear about how metacognitive strategy instruction and goal attainment scaling have been used with people with aphasia and in the training graduate students in working with people with aphasia<br>Hear the importance of training LPAA practitioners who can apply LPAA to support clients with aphasia across the globe<br>Learn about applying LPAA principles to supporting people with dementia and the Garden EngAGEment program