SLPs are under the pump, but it’s no excuse for disrespect
We have a respect deficit Even before we were hit with waves of NDIS reforms and Thriving Kids, far too many allied health professionals suffered from presenteeism: As I…
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Banter Booster: our 100th issue!
Just over 2 ½ years ago, we launched a free newsletter for busy speech pathologists. We called it the Banter Booster. We sent it out…
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Speech Pathology Week 2025: “Impact through communication”. What this means to us in uncertain times
In Australia, Speech Pathology Week starts today. It’s a good opportunity to explain: Who we help: Speech pathologists – also known as speech therapists or…
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SLPs: 9 ways to improve conversational recast treatments for young children with language disorders
The big picture: For decades, SLPs have delivered evidence-based conversational recast treatments to young children with language disorders. Thanks to new peer-reviewed research, we can…
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Allied health professionals: We must be ready to prove how much therapy is the right amount for NDIS participants and Foundational Supports
To quote the NDIS Minister: “How many speech pathology sessions are best for… a child with a speech delay?”* The big picture: In Australia, the…
