Episodes
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In this week’s episode Queensland Branch Co-Chair, Dr Shaun Ziegenfusz, speaks with Kate O’Leary, Project Officer for SPA’s new resource: Practice education in private practice. They discuss ways that workplaces can participate in student placements, models of supervision, practice education skills, and how speech pathologists can expand their supervision capabilities.
Resources:
Practice education in private practice resource https://speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/Practice-Education-in-Private-Practice
Position statement: Practice (clinical) education https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=99
Practice (clinical) education resources https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Career-and-work/practice-clinical-education.aspx?hkey=83473b85-c511-451d-bac5-038215e54e12
COMPASS resources https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/About-Us/Ethics-and-standards/COMPASS-resources.aspx
Speak Up Podcast:
S5E24 Adult learning styles and supervision https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/adult-learning-styles-and-supervision-s05e24
S6E1 Supervision: Supporting critical thinking and problem-solving skills https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/supervision-supporting-critical-thinking-and-problem-solving-skills-s06e01
S6E19 Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/reflective-supervision-social-emotional-and-relationship-informed-learning-and-support-06-e19
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
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In this week’s episode, Erin West speaks about her PhD research relating to phonology in Auslan, the sign language in Australia. Erin talks about her research and the steps we still need to take for language equity. Resources: Sign bank- https://auslan.org.au/ ASL users How Many People Use ASL in the United States? https://gallaudet.edu/wp-content/uploads/gcloud/gal-media/Documents/Research-Support-and-International-Affairs/ASL_Users.pdf BSL users Help & Resources - British Deaf Association https://bda.org.uk/help-resources/ Fieldsteel et al. (2020) (open access) Nouns and verbs in parent input in American Sign Language during interaction among deaf dyads - PubMed (nih.gov) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33505227/ Stokoe (2005; reprint of 1960 work) (open access) Sign Language Structure: An Outline of the Visual Communication Systems of the American Deaf | The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education | Oxford Academic https://academic.oup.com/jdsde/article/10/1/3/361306?login=false Gallaudet University- https://gallaudet.edu/International Week of Deaf People- https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email [email protected]
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In this week’s episode, Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlacePLUS and Dr Mary Claessen, SPA’s Senior Advisor Professional Standards, discuss how speech pathologists who are trained overseas prepare to work in Australia. They review legal considerations, skills assessment, and various working arrangements for speech pathologists who migrate to Australia or provide telepractice from other countries.
RESOURCES for people seeking speech pathology services:
Communication Hub - Finding good quality information: https://www.communicationhub.com.au/Communication_Hub/Resources/Finding-information.aspx
Speech Pathology Australia -
(1) Choosing a speech pathologist: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/Choose-a-speech-pathologist/What-to-ask.aspx?hkey=1c34b1f6-e32d-4bf7-88a8-0c083e0bece8
(2) Telehealth services: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/Choose-a-speech-pathologist/Telehealth-services.aspx?hkey=f2750842-f693-46f9-bbf8-3afd3cd4c530
RESOURCES for speech pathologists and employers:
Speech Pathology Australia -
(1) Skills Assessment information: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/Skills-Assessment/Skills-Assessments.aspx?hkey=ab0b3299-ec7d-4a3b-965f-7bdce32961b2
(2) Information for overseas qualified speech pathologists: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/I-m-an-overseas-qualified-speech-pathologist.aspx?hkey=4b8ed1ae-4758-4768-b11e-f769f4ddd3e1
(3) Information about hiring overseas qualified speech pathologists: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/I-m-hiring-an-overseas-qualified-speech-pathologist.aspx?hkey=18516fc4-4217-4ab0-9a6d-ae1e47925bd7
(4) Position statement: International telepractice: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=96
(5) FAQ International telepractice from other countries to Australia: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=680
Australian Department of Home Affairs -
(1) Employing overseas workers: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/employing-overseas-workers
(2) Working in Australia: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia
(3) Immigration assistance: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/who-can-help-with-your-application/overview
Australian Taxation Office - Hiring and paying your workers: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers
Health Professionals and Support Services Award: https://library.fairwork.gov.au/award/?krn=MA000027
WorkPlacePLUS: https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
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In this week’s episode Professional Practice Advisor, Jess Kaplonyi, speaks with Dr Shana Taubert about Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and SPA’s newly published guideline. They discuss speech pathologist-led VFSS, the shortage of contrast agents, culturally safe studies, and the future of videofluoroscopy.
Resources:
SPA Practice Guideline Videofluoroscopic swallow study (members only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=964
Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency [ARPANSA] (2008). Radiation protection of the patient: https://www.arpansa.gov.au/our-services/training/radiation-protection-of-the-patient
Warren-Forward, H., Mathisen, B., Best, S., Boxsell, P., Finlay, J., Heasman, A., Hodis, D., Morgan, C., & Nixon, J. (2008). Australian speech-language pathologists’ knowledge and practice of radiation protection while performing videofluoroscopic swallowing studies. Dysphagia, 23(4), 371-377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-008-9151-6
Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory. (n.d.-b). Barium calculator. https://steeleswallowinglab.ca/srrl/best-practice/barium-recipes/iddsi-barium-calculator/
Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory. (n.d.-c). Instruction manual for ASPEKT-C method. https://steeleswallowinglab.ca/srrl/wp-content/uploads/ASPEKT-C-Instructions-for-Website-V1.0-Nov-18-2019.pdf
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
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In this week’s episode we speak with Kardie Whelan (she/her), from Sexual Health Victoria about the role of a speech pathologist in supporting our disabled clients to access sex education from a communication access lens. Kardie speaks about how to prepare for questions that might make us feel uncomfortable, and what resources exist.
Please note there is a brief discussion about sexual abuse and assault at 28:19, please skip ahead to 31:56, if that is safest for you.
SPA resources
Reporting abuse and neglect FAQ: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=451
Trauma informed practice resources:
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Public/services/About-speech-pathologists/Mental-health-trauma.aspx?hkey=d2f3cce5-4c15-4d68-a454-8ec4280c1654
Resources:
Contact Kardie: [email protected]
SHV Professional learning
Supporting the sexuality of people with cognitive disability (online module with Zoom or in-person session) https://shvic.org.au/courses/dp?eventtemplate=11-supporting-sexuality-of-individuals-with-cognitive-disability
Sexuality and Autism for professionals (self-paced online module)
https://shvic.org.au/courses/dp?eventtemplate=11-supporting-sexuality-of-individuals-with-cognitive-disability
Sexuality and Autism (in person or Zoom) https://shvic.org.au/courses/dp?eventtemplate=250-sexuality-and-autism-for-professionals
Group education for people with disability
https://shvic.org.au/communities/services/supporting-people-with-cognitive-disability?categoryfilter-traversablecategories=12
SECCA
https://www.secca.org.au/resources/
Planet Puberty
https://www.planetpuberty.org.au/
Toolkit for working with Students with disability
https://shvic.org.au/student-sessions/relationships-and-sexuality-education-for-students-with-cognitive-disability
SHFPACT SoSAFE! program
https://www.shfpact.org.au/index.php/education/sosafe
True Relationships and reproductive health resources
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In this week’s episode we explore Speech Pathology Week’s theme, “Communicate YOUR way.” We speak with speech pathologists Janelle Sampson (she/her), Cicely Binford (she/her), Niall Taylor (he/she) and Subha Mohan (she/her). They discuss and celebrate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), neurodivergent and gender affirming communication, and speaking different Englishes and languages.
Resources:
Two Way Street – Videos of young AAC communicators: https://twowaystreet.com.au/2022/03/09/videos-of-young-aac-communicators/
ROCC assessment:
https://www.roccassessment.com.au/
Speak Up Podcast – Creating a neurodiversity-enabling workplace and service S6E5: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/creating-a-neurodiversity-enabling-workplace-and-service-s06-e05
Australian Professional Association for Trans Health: https://auspath.org.au/
Speak Up Podcast – Translanguaging and linguistic justice S5E9: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/s05e09-final
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
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This week, we rebroadcast an episode from Season 4. Maire MacCana, community-based Speech Pathologist with the Tasmanian Health Service, chats with Dr Jasvinder Sekhon, a speech pathologist and research affiliate and community of practice member at the Centre for Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation. Jas explores research into counselling training for speech pathologist to support the psychological wellbeing of people with post-stroke aphasia.
Contact Dr. Sekhon at: [email protected]
Resources:
CLEAR - Counselling education in aphasia rehabilitation short course: https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/counselling-education-in-aphasia-rehabilitation-clear
Aphasia CRE webinar - Enabling speech pathologists to feel confident supporting people with post-stroke aphasia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNAezKIgk5s
Speak Up: Applying a biopsychosocial framework when working with people living with aphasia: S4E10: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/applying-a-biopsychosocial-framework-when-working-with-people-living-with-aphasia-s04-ep10
References:
The Government Office for Science, London. (2008). Foresight mental capital and wellbeing project, final project report. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-capital-and-wellbeing-making-the-most-of-ourselves-in-the-21st-century
Ryff, C. D. (1995). "Psychological Well-Being in Adult Life." Current Directions in Psychological Science 4(4): 99-104.
https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/counselling-education-in-aphasia-rehabilitation-clear
Sekhon, Jasvinder K., Oates, Jennifer, Kneebone, Ian, & Rose, Miranda (2022) A phase II randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an education program on speech-language pathologist’ self-efficacy, and self-rated competency for counselling to support psychological wellbeing in people with post-stroke aphasia, Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. https://doi.10.1080/10749357.2022.2145736
World Health Organisation (WHO). (2001). International classification of functioning, disability and health. http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/en/
World Health Organisation (WHO). (2022). Mental health: Strengthening our response. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response.
Zanella, C., Laures-Gore, J., Dotson, V. M., & Belagaje, S. R. (2022). Incidence of post-stroke depression symptoms and potential risk factors in adults with aphasia in a comprehensive stroke center. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, ahead-of-print, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2022.2070363
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
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In this week’s episode, we speak with Mitch Walley from Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, and Dr Natalie Ciccone from ECU about a telehealth service for Aboriginal people living with acquired brain injury (ABI). They discuss steps for making the service culturally secure, and the important role of yarning and Aboriginal coworkers in this process.
For a complete reference list, please email [email protected] or follow the below steps and access along with the transcript via the Learning Hub.
Resources:
Indigenous Allied Health Australia: https://iaha.com.au/
IAHA Cultural Responsive Training Levels 3 and 4: https://iaha.com.au/iaha-consulting/cultural-responsiveness-training/
Lowitja Institute: https://www.lowitja.org.au/
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet: https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/
Stroke Foundation- Our Stroke Journey: https://strokefoundation.org.au/media/hxmn4b1w/our-stroke-journey.pdf
Ciccone, N., Armstrong, E., et al. (2019). The Wangi (talking) project: A feasibility study of a rehabilitation model for Aboriginal people with acquired communication disorders after stroke.
Lin, I., Green, C., & Bessarab, D. (2016). ‘Yarn with me’: applying clinical yarning to improve clinician–patient communication in Aboriginal health care.
Armstrong, E., Colegate, K., et al. (2024). Intersectionality and its relevance in the context of Aboriginal People with brain injury in Australia.
Armstrong, B., Coffin, J., et al. (2023). Communication services for Indigenous peoples after stroke and traumatic brain injury: Alignment of Sustainable Development Goals 3, 16 and 17 within the First Nations context in Australia.
Armstrong, E., Coffin, J., et al. (2021). “You felt like a prisoner in your own self, trapped”: the experiences of Aboriginal people with acquired communication disorders.
Penn, C., Armstrong, E., et al. (2017). De-colonising speech-language pathology practice in acquired neurogenic disorders.
Research by Anne Lowell, Emily Armstrong and Rebecca Amery and colleagues at Charles Darwin University as well as research by Frances Cochrane at James Cook University.
McGill, N., & Lewis, T. (2024). Evidence matters: research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities.
SPA Resources:
IAHA Cultural Responsive Training
Level 1: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3328
Level 2: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3335
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally responsive capability framework: speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=884
Anti-racism position statement: speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=54
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
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In this week’s episode, we discuss the ACT Intermediary program with Laura Cilesio, senior director of the intermediary program, Vanessa (Ness) McKinley, director of the intermediary program and Sarah Cocco, senior intermediary. Laura, Ness and Sarah discuss with Mary Woodward, SPA’s Senior Advisor-Justice, about the roll out and impact of the ACT’s intermediary program.
The ACT is the first Australia jurisdiction to offer intermediary services to anyone who has come into contact with the justice system, not just victims.
Resources:
ACT Intermediary Program: https://www.hrc.act.gov.au/intermediaries
NSW Victims Services, child sexual offence evidence program:
https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/how-can-we-help-you/programs-and-initiatives/child-sexual-offence-evidence-program.html#:~:text=The%20witness%20intermediary's%20role%20is,advocates%2C%20or%20a%20support%20person.
Victoria Intermediary Program:
https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/justice-system/courts-and-tribunals/intermediary-program#:~:text=The%20Intermediary%20Program%20assists%20criminal,something%20happen%20to%20them%2C%20or
Queensland Intermediary Scheme:
https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/services/queensland-intermediary-scheme#:~:text=The%20Queensland%20Intermediary%20Scheme%20(QIS,improve%20the%20quality%20of%20evidence
Witness Intermediary Scheme Tasmania:
https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/carcru/witness-intermediary-scheme
A guide for Communicaiton Partners- South Australia: https://www.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/599337/Guide-for-communication-partners.pdf
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
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In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Emma McLaughlin, from La Trobe Uni. Emma is a speech pathologist with a disability and she speaks about accessibility and making our practise anti-ableist. Before we speak with Emma, Erin West, Senior Policy Officer, gives us an update on the things we may have missed in the Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS review as well as the NDIS pricing for the year ahead.
NB. This episode was recorded prior to the Federal Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission on 31 July 2024.
Resources:
NDIS review final report: https://www.ndisreview.gov.au/resources/reports/our-final-report-guide-people-disability-and-their-families-2023
Disability Royal Commission final report: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/final-report
People with Disability Australia Language Guide: https://pwd.org.au/resources/language-guide/
NHS Sensory-friendly resource pack: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/B0467_i_Sensory-friendly-resource-pack_.pdf
Ableism 101: https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/
Principles of Co-design : https://www.ncoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Codesign-principles.pdf
Disability Pride Month: https://ableaustralia.org.au/disability-pride-month-2024
Disability pride guide to Melbourne: https://news.melbourne.vic.gov.au/disability-pride-guide-to-melbourne/
Hidden disability sunflower program: https://hdsunflower.com/au/
SPA member resources:
Response to the NDIS Review Final report: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/Public/About-Us/News-media-campaigns/Articles/Response-to-the-NDIS-Review-Final-Report.aspx?name=Response-to-the-NDIS-Review-Final-Report
Virtual town hall- NDIS regulation: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=410162
Response to the Disability Royal Commission Final report: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/News-and-publications/Articles/November-2023/Disability-Royal-Commission-Final-Report.aspx?name=Disability-Royal-Commission-Final-Report
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
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In this week’s episode Associate Professor Jade Cartwright and Natalie O’Brien discuss their involvement in the ABC documentary Maggie Beer’s Big Mission with SPA Senior Advisor Aged Care Kym Torresi. Jade, Natalie and Kym discuss the role that speech pathology can play in enriching the eating experiences of individuals living in residential aged care.
Resources:
Watch Maggie Beer’s Big Mission on iView:
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/maggie-beer-s-big-mission
Maggie Beer Foundation: https://maggiebeerfoundation.org.au/maggiebeers-big-mission/
Maggie Beer’s aged care eating mission is feel-good TV- but is it a recipe for real change? The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/maggie-beers-aged-care-eating-mission-is-feel-good-tv-but-is-it-a-recipe-for-real-change-230556
ABC news article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-09/call-to-action-maggie-beer/104043896 -
In this week’s episode, we speak with Gaenor Dixon, Tania Kelly, and Yadanar Tutt from the Department of Education in Queensland. Gaenor, Tania and Yadanar have been working with schools to establish flexible ways of delivering their services without compromising on quality. We discuss some of the enablers, barriers, and outcomes of these flexible models and the equitable service this promotes.
Resources:
Telepractice toolkit: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3279
SPA member resources:
Speech Pathology in Education Position Statement:
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=101
Speech pathology in Education Practice Guideline: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=130
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In this week’s episode we speak start with a few reflections on NAIDOC Week and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, and doing add to our profession.
Next, we speak with Dr Alice Hart from Curtin University about an approach for stuttering that includes both fluency and cognitive/behavioural supports. She discusses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the role that mindfulness and acceptance/values-focus can play in the fluency, communication, and quality of life for people who stutter.
Resources:
ACT Mindfully. (2024). Free resources. https://www.actmindfully.com.au/free-stuff/
Beilby, J., & Yaruss, J. S. (2018). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for stuttering disorders. In B. J. Amster & E. R. Klein (Eds.), More than fluency: The social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions of stuttering (pp. 111-130). Plural Publishing, Inc.
Harris, R. (2019). ACT Made Simple (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Hart, A. K., Breen, L. J., & Beilby, J. M. (2021). Evaluation of an integrated fluency and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for adolescents and adults who stutter: Participant perspectives. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 69, 105852. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfludis.2021.105852
Hart, A. K., Breen, L. J., Hennessey, N. W., & Beilby, J. M. (2024). Evaluation of an integrated fluency and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for adolescents and adults who stutter. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 67, 1003-1019. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00252
Speak-Up S05 E36: Stutter-affirming approaches and positive stuttering identity with Dr Christopher Constantino: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/stutter-affirming-approaches-and-positive-stuttering-identity-s05e36
NAIDOC week resources:
NAIDOC: https://www.naidoc.org.au/
Fed square flag raising: https://fedsquare.com/events/naidoc-week-2023-flag-raising
NAIDOC week events: https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events
First Nations Classic books series one: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/pack-of-eight-first-nations-classics
First Nations Classic books series two:
https://www.uqp.com.au/books/pack-of-eight-first-nations-classics-series-two
SPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culturally Responsive Capability Framework: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=884 -
From time to time we rebroadcast popular episodes from our past catalogue. This week we bring you an episode from season 4, where Gaylea Fritsch, Vic Branch Professional Education committee member, chats with Chris Payten, Advanced Speech Pathologist at Gold Coast Hospital and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney.
Chris explores his current PhD research in the area of voice disorder classification and implementing a primary telehealth assessment model for voice disorders.
Resources:
NAIDOC Week- https://www.naidoc.org.au/
NAIDOC Week event finder- https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events
New resources from Chris:
Payten.C., et al. Evidenced Based Framework for Voice Disorder Classification- https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S089219972200039X-mmc1_lrg.jpg
Resources from original broadcast:
Chris’s telehealth study protocol can be accessed here:
Payten CL, Nguyen DD, Novakovic D, O’Neill J, Chacon A, Weir KA, and Madill CJ.
Telehealth voice assessment by speech language pathologists during a global pandemic using principles of a primary contact model: an observational cohort study protocol.
BMJ Open 2022;12:e052518. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052518
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/1/e052518
Payten CL, Chiapello G, Weir KA and Madill CJ.
Frameworks, Terminology and Definitions used for the Classification of Voice Disorders: A Scoping Review. Journal of Voice.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35317970/
For further information, Chris can be contacted on: [email protected]
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. -
In this week’s episode we speak with Kathryn Fordyce (she/they), Sandy Lin (she/they), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Dr Robert Wells (he/him) who are members of the Queer Speech Collective. They discuss the dimensions of identity, aspects of a professional group identity or “mould” that can be problematic, the importance of a workforce that transcends the mould, and how the profession can foster queer diversity.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.
We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Resources:
Diversitas: The Wheel of Power. https://diversitas.co/trending-topics/the-wheel-of-power-new-zealand
Fitzgerald, A. (2020). Professional identity: A concept analysis. Nursing Forum. 2020;1-26. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12450
Podcast episodes:
LGBTQIA+ excellence in speech pathology S05 E22 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/lgbtqia-excellence-in-speech-pathology-s05e22
Communication and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people S05 E45 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/communication-and-wellbeing-of-trans-and-gender-diverse-people-s05e45
Working with trans and gender diverse young people and adults S02 E16 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/working-with-trans-and-gender-diverse-young-people-and-adults-s02-e16
Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support S06 E19 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/reflective-supervision-social-emotional-and-relationship-informed-learning-and-support-06-e19 -
In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby, who are both Clinical Psychologists at The Kidd Clinic. PDA is an Autistic profile that is relatively newly described, Theresa and Miriam speak about how to identify individual with this profile and how to support them in a neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed way.
Resources:
The Kidd Clinic: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/thekiddclinic | IG: @thekiddclinic | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiddclinic/
Public and Private Professional Learning Opportunities: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/training
PDA society- Identifying & Assessing a PDA profile – Practice Guidance: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/identifying-assessing-a-pda-profile-practice-guidance/
Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model: https://livesinthebalance.org/our-solution/
Helping Autistic Teens to Manage their Anxiety book: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/dr-theresa-kidds-book
Spoon Theory Therapy Material: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ScTT2pZWgnz5sWLfHtvwJXBWXpt8TkKN/view?usp=sharing
A Kidd Clinic blog post on PDA identification: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/blog/a-therapists-cheat-sheet-for-identiying-the-child-pdaer
Upcoming Online Workshop - Supporting Autistic Women in Therapy: https://events.humanitix.com/supporting-autistic-women-in-therapy-using-a-neurodiversity-affirming-approach
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
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In this week’s episode, we speak with Dawn Neenan and Magalí Stolovitsky Colb, adjunct lecturers at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the United States. They explain reflective supervision, how it compares to traditional supervision, and the benefits of integrating reflective practice into supervision. They also discuss how speech pathologists might use infant mental health principles to inform the work we do as clinicians and/or supervisors, and how to create their own reflective supervision group.Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources:National Zero to Three Organization: https://www.zerotothree.org/ The NYC Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center: https://ttacny.org/ The Knowledge Center at Chaddock: https://www.tkcchaddock.org/ Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health: https://www.allianceaimh.org/ Australian Alliance for Infant Mental Health: https://www.aaimh.org.au/ SPA Professional Support Templates – Community of Practice Charter and Agreement (SPA Members Only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=411 SPA Speak Out; Communities of Practice: https://speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/Speak-Out-June-2023/48/ Speak Up Podcast S03 E12 – Establishing a thriving community of practice: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/establishing-a-thriving-community-of-practice-s03-e12 Eggbeer, L., Mann, T. G., & Seibel, N. L. (2007). Reflective supervision: Past, present and future. Zero to Three, 28 (2), 5-9. Foley, G. & Hochman, J. (2006). Moving toward an integrated model of infant mental health and early intervention. In Foley and Hochman (Eds.) Mental health in early intervention: Achieving unity in principles and practice (pp. 3 – 32). Baltimore, MD: Brookes. Geller, E. (2011). Using oneself as a vehicle for change in relational and reflective practice. In R. Fourie (Ed.), Therapeutic processes for communication disorders: A guide for clinicians and students (pp. 195 - 212). Hove, BN: Psychology Press. Geller, E. & Foley, G. M, (2009). Broadening the “ports of entry” for speech-language pathologists: A relational and reflective model for clinical supervision. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 18, 22-41.Luterman, D. (2006). The counseling relationship. The ASHA Leader, 11(4), 8-9, 33.Shahmoon-Shanok, R. & Geller, E. (2009). Embracing complexity across disciplines: Reflective supervision and post-degree training integrate mental health concepts with speech-language therapy and graduate education. Infant Mental Health Journal, Special Issue on Reflective Practice, 30(6), 591-620.Shahmoon-Shanok, R. (2009). What is reflective supervision? In S. Heller & L. Gilkerson (Eds.), A practical guide to reflective supervision. Washington, D.C.: Zero to Three Press.Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub.1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e6165422. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning CentreYou may also email to request a free transcript at [email protected]
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In this week’s episode we speak with SPA life member, and Emeritus Professor Deborah Theodoros AO.
Deb speaks about her reflections of how the field has progressed and changed, as well as the things she is looking forward to.
Resources:
UQ tele-rehabilitation clinic: https://health-clinics.uq.edu.au/services/telerehabilitation
BUSH Kids: https://www.bushkids.org.au/
Machado-Joseph research foundation: https://mjd.org.au/
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
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In this week’s episode, our first ever live recording, from the SPA 2024 Conference in Boorloo, Perth, a panel of contributors speaks about their reflections on leadership, and the importance of wellbeing within this. Arielle Cassian (she/her), Belinda Kenny (she/her), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Ishwari Samarakoon (she/her), speak about the opportunities they have engineered and how they have developed themselves as leaders.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.
We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Resources:
National Reconciliation Week resources:
Reconciliation Australia: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/
Healing Foundation: https://healingfoundation.org.au/
Truth-telling resources:
2018 Truth-telling symposium report: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/publication/2018-truth-telling-symposium-report/
Recognising community truth-telling. An exploration of local truth-telling in Australia: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/publication/recognising-community-truth-telling/
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In this week’s episode, SPA’s Senior Advisor Professional Standards, Marie Atherton, speaks with Angie Canning and Justine Slattery, Project Officers for the development of the Practice Guideline: Speech pathology practice in Neonatal Care. They discuss the range of roles of speech pathologists have in Australian NICUs, the transition from problem-based to developmental care models, the range of team members they collaborate with, and how professionals can skill-up to provide evidence-based services.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.
We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Resources:
Online CPD: Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, High-risk Infant Feeding Module: https://learning.schp.org.au/visitor_catalog_class/show/63568
Online CPD: Supporting Oral Feeding for Fragile Infants (SOFFI) training: https://www.feedingfundamentals.com/soffi-trainings
Book: Lynn S. Wolf and Robin P. Glass (1992) Feeding and Swallowing Disorder in Infancy: https://www.proedaust.com.au/feeding-and-swallowing-disorders-in-infancy
Article: Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Donovan, T, Cleghorn, G. (2008). Current management of transitional feeding issues in preterm neonates born in Queensland, Australia, Early Human Development, 84 (10) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2008.04.004.
SPA Practice guidelines (SPA Members Only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Standards-and-guidelines/Practice-guidelines/Practice_Guidelines.aspx?hkey=6e59aa7e-8407-481c-af45-ae404a13a14c
SPA Core document - Evidence-based practice for speech pathology in Australia (Public): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=407
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