Anosognosia: What Are Key Clinical Treatment Considerations for SLPs?
Presented by Sarah Baar and Allison Mezo
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Audio Runtime: 54 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes
Allison Mezo, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIST, returns to join host Sarah Baar for part 2 of their deep dive into anosognosia, this time focusing on what SLPs can actually do in treatment. Drawing from extensive research and clinical experience, Allison and Sarah explore how to meet clients where they are on the awareness continuum and use therapy time meaningfully—even when insight is limited. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to build therapeutic alliance, structure intervention by awareness level, and foster life participation outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the current evidence base for interventions targeting anosognosia and delineate the role of the speech-language pathologist in intervention planning
- Apply evidence-based treatment approaches for anosognosia to match a patient’s level of awareness (intellectual, emergent, anticipatory)
- Solve real-world case examples to select and adapt appropriate anosognosia treatment techniques, monitor progress, and adjust intervention plans collaboratively
This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.
Meet your instructors
Sarah Baar
Sarah Baar is a speech-language pathologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has had the opportunity to work in many settings across the care continuum, including acute care, acute rehab, home and community, and outpatient therapy, and has been involved in various leadership projects. In 2016, she started the Honeycomb Speech…
Allison Mezo
Allison Mezo is a medical speech-language pathologist and educator who bridges clinical excellence with academic mentorship. She serves as a clinical instructor and coordinator of the Aphasia Communication Enhancement (ACE) Program at Western Michigan University, where she trains and mentors graduate students in applying the…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Anosognosia: What Are Key Clinical Treatment Considerations for SLPs?
Allison Mezo, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIST, joins host Sarah Baar to explore practical, research-backed intervention strategies for SLPs treating anosognosia, with a focus on tailoring therapy to each client’s level of awareness and promoting meaningful life participation.
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