Raising Awareness for CTE and Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Kelli Uitenham

In this episode of Bright Conversations, host Shontaye sits down with Dr. Kelli Uitenham, a medical Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), to discuss Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and the critical role that SLPs play in raising awareness and supporting affected individuals.

Dr. Kelli shares her journey from journalism to becoming an SLP, her experiences in telemedicine, and her dedication to educating communities through the BrainTalk Foundation. The conversation covers the differences between CTE and TBI, signs and symptoms to watch for, and the importance of interprofessional collaboration in supporting patients and families.

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Guests

Kelli A. Uitenham
CScD, CCC-SLP
Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham, 2024 Northeastern University Heart of Charlotte Award winner for Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year, is a renowned SLP, host of Kandid Konversations with Dr. Kelli, and author of The 25,000 Mark: It's Not Just a Concussion. She leads Serenity Speech Therapy and founded Brain Talk Foundation to raise awareness for neurological health, focusing on concussions, TBI, and CTE. With over a decade of expertise, she provides telehealth in nine states, specializes in adult and geriatric care, and serves as an adjunct professor and speaker on brain health.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify early signs and symptoms of CTE and TBI
2. Discuss the Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Brain Health
3. Apply Strategies for Raising Awareness and Collaborating Across Professions

Agenda

10 minutes	Introductions
15 minutes	The Role of SLPs in identifying and supporting clients with TBI
5 minutes	Final thoughts & conclusion

Disclosures

Financial:	Shontaye Glover Jones and Dr. Kelli Uitenham have no additional financial information to disclose.
Non-financial:	Dr. Kelli Uitenham and Shontaye Glover Jones have no additional non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content:	Shontaye and Kelli have no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .05 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

Raising Awareness for CTE and Traumatic Brain Injury with Dr. Kelli Uitenham: $7.00
In this episode of Bright Conversations, medical SLP Dr. Kelli Uitenham discusses Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and how SLPs can raise awareness and provide meaningful support. Register to access the full episode in your dashboard and submit for ASHA CEUs.

Add-ons

Trauma-Informed Clinical Care from Childhood to Adolescence

$25.00

This course explores how abuse and neglect affect language, executive functioning, and brain development, with a focus on early intervention and culturally responsive evaluation and treatment. It also addresses the long-term effects on adolescents and connections to social justice issues like juvenile justice. Includes access to the recorded course and optional ASHA reporting.