Emma Flax (@emmaflaxslt) 's Twitter Profile
Emma Flax

@emmaflaxslt

Team Lead Adult Neuro Speech and Language Therapist @RFL_NRC + Independent SLT & Founder of The Speech Service

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Lauren Smallwood (@slt_laurens) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stroke #CPD: Ebihara et al 2006 studied the effect of olfactory stimulation and dysphagia. Results showed nasal inhalation of black pepper oil for 1min 👃🏼 = ⬆️onset of swallow reflex ⬆️swallow mvts This showed how stimulating CN I & II might benefit stroke related dysphagia.

Roshana 🦴 (@roshanamn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When I was an F1 I’d offer my supervisors feedback One time I thanked my supervisor for being so approachable, and he replied: ‘The only reason that you are there and I am here is by virtue of the years we were born’ - Dr David Swaine (Birmingham, Heartlands) Learn, NHS

Emma Flax (@emmaflaxslt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did the Dysarthria Impact Profile for the 1st time in a while today. I love completing it with pts b/c I can sense they feel so ‘seen’ & understood by the ax, such specific Qs that they’ve never been asked before about how their difficulties may impact diff aspects of their life.

Emma Flax (@emmaflaxslt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Distraction/diverted attention techniques for pts w FND: looking for suggestions on how to divert attention in a pt w severe functional dysphagia when eating. It’s normally something we do sitting down and focusing on the food so grateful for any safe suggestions!

Lizzie King (@lizzieking_slt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Diving into supporting GPs to become more aware of the evidence base around thickened fluids. Understandably many prescribe TFs for dysphagia & cut out the middleman (SLT). But this might make pts miserable, sicker plus omit informed consent. Who’s diving?

RFNeuroRehabCentre (@rfl_nrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⭐️ Calling all B5 and B6 OT’s ⭐️ Do you want to develop your expertise in neuro? If so come and join our rotation. Community, neuro rehab, stroke, critical care and more…Supportive and dynamic teams & excellent development opportunities. ➡️ healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/…

Emma Flax (@emmaflaxslt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Emma Alison for feeding back from the Global Aphasia Study Day by Dr Sharon Adjei-Nicol. Loved the concept of non-verbal tasks underpinning the success of functional communication in pwGA and very keen to get started! #globalaphasia #cpd #mySLTday

Thank you <a href="/EmmaAEM61/">Emma Alison</a> for feeding back from the Global Aphasia Study Day by <a href="/AcquireSLT/">Dr Sharon Adjei-Nicol</a>. Loved the concept of non-verbal tasks underpinning the success of functional communication in pwGA and very keen to get started! #globalaphasia #cpd #mySLTday
RFNeuroRehabCentre (@rfl_nrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A successful cooking group at the NRC this morning! 🍝 very much enjoyed by M, one of the OG cooking group members as it was his favourite meal 👏👏 great opportunity for upper limb rehab plus a solid 9/10 rating from M #neurorehab #ADLs

A successful cooking group at the NRC this morning! 🍝 very much enjoyed by M, one of the OG cooking group members as it was his favourite meal 👏👏 great opportunity for upper limb rehab plus a solid 9/10 rating from M #neurorehab #ADLs
Emma Flax (@emmaflaxslt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Such an incredible Clinical Lead, we were so lucky to have you and so is your next job. The epitome of cool calm and collected! Best of luck in your new role Rakhee Prema and we hope to see you soon!

Emma Flax (@emmaflaxslt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Really useful presentation today at UCL on Better Conversations for people with aphasia. Making the point to not use as a last resort and to consider from the start of rehab 👏 always love CPD with actual take-homes that you can start using straight away. Thank you Better Conversations Lab

Really useful presentation today at <a href="/ucl/">UCL</a> on Better Conversations for people with aphasia. Making the point to not use as a last resort and to consider from the start of rehab 👏 always love CPD with actual take-homes that you can start using straight away. Thank you <a href="/BCAphasia/">Better Conversations Lab</a>
Stephan Tual (@stephantual) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Emma Flax UCL Better Conversations Lab I provided CPT and CST for my mother while she was impacted by FTD/PPA and I can vouch for the incredible power of these approaches. The challenge is that I was - of course - the only person doing this since the care home had no program of that sort. Let's make it universal!

Emma Flax (@emmaflaxslt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Any top tips to get through the reliability stage of the MBSImP? One study at a time, take a break, then go back? Or do a few hours at a time? Would be grateful to hear what worked best for you.

Dr Gaby Parker 💙 (@gabyvparker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

👀 JOB ALERT: 0.5wte 8b role in neuropsychology👀 Based in our Level 2 neurorehab unit in North London, with opportunities to work across into the community team, including supervising B7/8a psychs. QiCN supervision & funding available... 🧵 jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

RFNeuroRehabCentre (@rfl_nrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are recruiting! 🚨 We have a very exciting opportunity for a static, Band 6 SLT in our Neuro community team. ✔️MDT focused working ✔️Focus on staff well-being Flexible working / compressed hours will be considered. Car driver is not essential. 👇 jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

Emma Flax (@emmaflaxslt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

21 contact hours later and I am DONE! 🙌 I am finally a Registered MBSImP Clinician! 🥳🥳🥳 #MBSImP #SwallowImpairment #MySLTDay

21 contact hours later and I am DONE! 🙌

I am finally a Registered MBSImP Clinician! 🥳🥳🥳 

#MBSImP #SwallowImpairment #MySLTDay