SLP OUTSIDE THE BOX
It's time to step outside the box.
About
Hello! I'm Lakisha Dawkins, a speech language pathologist and private practice owner. I specialize in neurological rehabilitation and currently provide outpatient services to adults in their homes and communities. I have practiced in various settings over the years with outpatient rehabilitation being my favorite. While working in outpatient rehab, I realized many of the therapeutic activities I was taught did not fully meet the needs of my clients. The activities did not focus enough on real life situations and frequently lacked meaning to the individual. To them, sessions began to feel like "school". It was hard for them to understand how a worksheet or game would help them reach their personal goals. Don’t get me wrong, many of my clients have enjoyed workbooks and games. However, I’ve found using functional therapy ideas with personal meaning gave clients what they needed to not only reach their goals but reach them faster. Maya Angelou once said, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." So, in order to “do better,” I made it my mission to bring "real life" into the therapy room. I have pushed myself to think outside the box and fully grasp the concept of person-centered therapy.
The Movement
SLP Outside the Box is a movement designed to encourage SLPs (new and seasoned) to step outside of their comfort zone and into a therapy world of endless possibilities. The people we serve are more than their communication disorder. They are spouses, parents, children, neighbors, and friends from various walks of life. The goal is to provide person-centered treatment by using meaningful activities to target functional treatment goals. We're taking the principles of neuroplasticity, adding a dash of creativity and building it on evidence-based practices.
Goals
My goal is to assist other SLPs in finding ways to provide functional and meaningful therapy activities to target their client’s goals. I want to encourage and motivate SLPs to transition from workbooks and games as the go-to for therapy and consider how real-life activities may be more beneficial in attaining goals. This site is designed as a resource for my fellow SLPs. You’ll find ideas and resources to help support you as you begin to think outside of your box.
Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROM)
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