Speak Up

Today’s episode is the first in a new series, oral histories of SPA Life Members. Today Emeritus Professor Lindy McAllister AM, reflects on her time as a speech pathologist, the changes that have occurred and her hopes for future generations of speech pathologists. 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: Trinh Foundation Australia- https://trinhfoundation.org/ Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

14 Jun 202325min

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Laura Caire (she/her)- senior advisor mental health and trauma speaks with Kate Mulheron (she/her), ADHD speech therapist, from Perspectives Speech Therapy about the transition to neurodiversity and trauma informed affirming practice. Laura and Kate discuss Kate's journey towards neurodiversity affirming practice, how this intersects and overlaps with trauma informed practice, and the emotional challenges when changing the way you practice. Kate speaks about learning how to do better for our clients and hold self-compassion about choices that were made before we knew better. 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: Find Kate: Kate provides supervision to speech therapists about neurodiversity affirming practice. You can contact her here: kate@perspectivesspeech.com https://perspectivesspeech.com/ SPA member resources: Autism practice guideline- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Members/Practice_Guidelines/SPAweb/Members/Clinical_Guidelines/Clinical_Guidelines.aspx?hkey=0fc81470-2d6c-4b17-90c0-ced8b0ff2a5d Working with Autistic people position statement- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Members/Position_Statements/SPAweb/Members/Position_Statements/Position_Statements.aspx?hkey=b1a46941-246c-4609-bacc-1c1b5c52d19d#autism Resources Kate mentioned- Neurowild- https://www.facebook.com/p/NeuroWild-100087870753308/ Play learn chat- https://playlearnchat.com/ Autism level UP!- https://www.autismlevelup.com/ Two sides of the spectrum podcast- https://learnplaythrive.com/podcast/ Double empathy problem- https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/double-empathy-explained/ Communication hub info sheet- https://communicationhub.com.au/Communication_Hub/Resources/Fact_Sheets/Autism_and_Communication.aspx

7 Jun 202349min

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Nathan Cornish-Raley speaks with Prof. Sharynne McLeod and Prof. Julie Marshall about a recent issue of the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology focusing on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. They discuss insight from speech pathologists around the globe on how the profession can contribute to peace and prosperity for people and the planet now and in the future. Resources SPA introduction to the special issue of the IJSLP:  https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/News-and-publications/Publications/Speak-Out-Articles/Latest/Communication-swallowing-S-D-G.aspx IJSLP Issue on Communication, Swallowing, and the Sustainable Development Goals (Open-Access): www.tandfonline.com/toc/iasl20/25/1 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: sdgs.un.org/goals For a free transcript of today’s episode, please email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

31 Mai 202342min

This week SPA’s Amy Fitzpatrick (she/her), Senior Advisor-Disability speaks with psychiatrist Dr Peter Heffernan (he/him) about all things ADHD, and the role of a Speech Pathologist and psychiatrist working in a multiD team supporting an ADHDer, and next steps for the NDIS. Resources: DIVA assessment: https://www.divacenter.eu/DIVA.aspx#:~:text=DIVA%2D5%20asks%20about%20the,DIVA%2D5%2DID). Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Guideline for ADHD: https://aadpa.com.au/guideline/ Social and Economic Report: https://aadpa.com.au/the-social-and-economic-costs-of-adhd-in-australia/ Consensus statement on ADHD: https://aadpa.com.au/international-consensus-statement-on-adhd/ 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.

24 Mai 202346min

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Nathan Cornish-Raley chats with Angela Kinsella from Pearson about the updated CELF-Preschool 3, Australia/New Zealand edition. They discuss assessment of children in their early years, converging evidence, culturally and linguistically responsive practices, and how assessment interacts with a neurodiversity affirming framework. Resources CELF Preschool-3 A&NZ Development, Administration and Scoring Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62a5eASL6ro&t=1121s The Clinical Utility of the Connected Speech Sample (CSS) subtest: CELF-Preschool 3A&NZ: https://learn.pearsonacademy.com.au/au/courses/1201-the-clinical-utility-of-the-connected-speech-sample-css-subtest-celf-preschool-3-anz Training videos: • Australia - https://m.youtube.com/@PearsonClinicalAU • US - https://m.youtube.com/@PearsonAssessmentsUS • UK - https://m.youtube.com/@PsychCorpUK Search using test names or key words within the channel (using the search option below the Pearson banner) for videos hosted/endorsed by Pearson. PLS-5 vs CELF Preschool 3 A&NZ Comparison: https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/content/dam/school/global/clinical/au/assets/celf-p-3/pls5-v-celf-p3-comparison.pdf See https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-kinsella-61050664/ for updates and FAQs For a free transcript of today’s episode, please email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

17 Mai 202338min

Speak Up periodically rebroadcasts previous episodes that were of high interest to listeners. This week we are rebroadcasting Season 3’s episode: Eat Walk Engage – Delirium prevention in acute care. SPA’s Adult and Aged Care Project Officer, Nikki Gearon, speaks with Professor Alison Mudge, clinical lead of the Eat Walk Engage program, and Narelle O’Connor, speech pathologist and Eat Walk Engage program facilitator. Alison and Narelle discuss the Eat Walk Engage program and its role in improving care and health outcomes in older patients in acute care. For further information about the Eat Walk Engage program please email: EatWalkEngage@health.qld.gov.au For a free transcript of this episode, please email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

10 Mai 202339min

SPA’s Ethics Advisors, Kelly and Nadia speak about an upcoming special edition of the JCP SLP which is focusing on practical applications of ethical practice. Kelly then speaks with Alicia Gorman from Younique Therapy, about her research on supported decision-making. If you’d like a transcript of this episode, please email us on: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Resources: Consent resources (SPA member only resource, please log in): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Members/Ethics/Informed_consent/SPAweb/Members/Ethics/Informed_consent.aspx?hkey=b4b2ace1-12c2-4bbf-b94f-32f8eccad965&WebsiteKey=fc2020cb-520d-405b-af30-fc7f70f848db The La Trobe support for decision making practice framework learning resource: https://www.supportfordecisionmakingresource.com.au/ WA individualised services: https://waindividualisedservices.org.au/ Developmental Disability WA: Supported Decision Making Course • Developmental Disability WA - DDWA 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.

3 Mai 202345min

This week’s episode features SPA President Tim Kittel, and past SPA Presidents; Gaenor Dixon, Deb Theodoros, Cori Williams, Trish Bradd and Lindy McAllister and their reflections on the way Gail has shaped the Association and her legacy within our profession. 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.

26 Apr 202343min