Speak Up

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn chats with Rebecca McKeon about Twice-exceptional, or 2e children. Bec shares ideas and resources for identifying strengths and needs, and supporting children who experience both giftedness and a learning difference or disability. Resources: Gagnés Model of Differentiating Giftedness from Talent: https://gagnefrancoys.wixsite.com/dmgt-mddt Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented: https://www.aaegt.net.au/resources NSW Dept. Of Education: Revisiting gifted education: https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/educational-data/cese/publications/literature-reviews/revisiting-gifted-education NSW Dept. Of Education: High potential and gifted education: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/high-potential-and-gifted-education NSW Dept. Of Education: Differentiation adjustment tool: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/high-potential-and-gifted-education/supporting-educators/implement/differentiation-adjustment-strategies A Nation Deceived: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/high-potential-and-gifted-education/supporting-educators/implement/differentiation-adjustment-strategies A Nation Empowered: https://www.accelerationinstitute.org/Nation_Empowered/ 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.

22 Feb 202342min

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn chats with Jacqui Raymond, Principal Speech Pathologist at Communicate for Life. Jacqui and Anneke chat about how to use the technique of motivational interviewing to enhance speech pathology practice. Listeners can contact Jacqui with questions using the “Contact Us” feature at www.communicateforlife.net 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.

15 Feb 202342min

In this week’s episode, our own Laura Caire chats with Kerry Holland and Jessica Carpenter from Peninsula Speech Plus. Kerry, Jess and Laura chat about recognising signs that someone we support might need additional assistance, and practicing in a trauma informed way. Resources for Speech Pathologist Australia Members: Mental Health: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health/SPAweb/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health_and_Trauma/Mental_Health.aspx Trauma: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_For_Speech_Pathologists/Trauma/SPAweb/Resources_for_Speech_Pathologists/Mental_Health_and_Trauma/Trauma.aspx Resources for the public: Mental Health: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Mental%20Health/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Mental_Health/Mental_Health.aspx?hkey=ebe803c6-a217-461e-bd88-004d0d547c29 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Stress and trauma: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mental-health-services/stress-and-trauma Six guiding principles to a trauma informed approach: https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm Better Health Channel - Trauma - reaction and recovery: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/trauma-reaction-and-recovery Emerging Minds: https://emergingminds.com.au/ Blue Knot Foundation: https://blueknot.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.

8 Feb 202352min

In this week’s episode, Anneke Flinn chats to Dr Angela Morgan, Director of the National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Speech and Language,and Speech and Language group lead at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Angela speaks about the growing research in the area of speech genes, particularly in childhood speech sound disorder, and the implications of this research for speech pathologists. Please follow this link to access the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute – Centre of Research and Excellence in Speech and Language website mentioned in the episode: https://www.geneticsofspeech.org.au/ Please follow this link to access the National Institutes of Health – gene reviews website: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20301295/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

1 Feb 202346min

In the final episode for 2022, our own Anneke Flinn looks back at some of the interesting conversations featured over the year. Speech Pathology Australia would like to wish everyone a wonderful festive season and a relaxing summer break. See you in 2023! Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

21 Des 202229min

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn speaks to Dr Lydia Timms, speech pathologist, researcher and lecturer at Curtin University. Lydia chats about the “Language Together” online training package developed by speech pathologists to develop the skills of foster carers to support the oral language needs of children in their care. Please follow this link to the JCPSLP edition featuring the “Language Together” program (member log in required): https://speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/JCPSLP-Vol-23-Issue-2-2021/38/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

14 Des 202229min

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn speaks with Lucy Sutherland, Speech Pathologist and SPA Board Director. Lucy chats about her personal journey to being on the SPA Board, the role of the Board and the upcoming Board elections. Please follow this link for further information about the SPA Board of Directors: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/About_us/Board_of_Directors/SPAweb/About_Us/Board_of_Directors/Board_of_Directors.aspx?hkey=e78b61bc-d46b-423c-9959-7a1a48bb919a Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

7 Des 202222min

In this week’s episode, Mary Woodward, SPA’s Senior Advisor – Justice, speaks with Katy Eccleston and Emma Agostino, Child and Family workers with Shine for Kids. Katy and Emma explore the important considerations for speech pathologists when working with children who have an incarcerated parent, in the context of 20% of Aboriginal children and 5% of non-Aboriginal children experiencing parental incarceration at some point in their lifetime. Please follow this link to access the Shine for Kids website: https://shineforkids.org.au/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

30 Nov 202236min