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In this week’s episode, CYMHS speech pathologist, Kristen Potts, speaks with Dr Elizabeth Woodcock, founder, director and principal Clinical Psychologist from the Selective Mutism Clinic in Sydney. Elizabeth explores the assessment and intervention approaches used when working with a child with Selective Mutism, as well as how speech pathologists and psychologists can collaborate in working with these children. This podcast contains terminology and approaches that may not align with some views relating to Neurodiversity Affirming Practices. The title of this episode has been updated to acknowledge the lived experiences of people with situational mutism and their preferences. Look out for a new Speak Up Podcast episode in 2025 relating to Neurodiversity Affirming supports for situational mutism. 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. Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week’s episode Speech Pathology Australia CEO, Gail Mulcair speaks with CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, Craig Gear. Gail and Craig explore the ways speech pathologists can advocate to support the human rights of older Australians with communication and swallowing difficulties, and discuss the views of both OPAN and SPA on the Government’s response to the Aged Care Royal Commission. 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. Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's ethics team – Trish Johnson, Nadia Marussinszky and Kelly Williams – discuss case scenarios involving common ethical issues related to advertising, professional communication and ceasing services. 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. Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's professional practice advisor, Erin West, chats to Dr Meredith Prain from Able Australia and Senses Australia. Meredith speaks about what speech pathologists need to know when working with people who are Deaf-blind. Please email Anneke on the following email address to obtain the reference list mentioned in this episode: [email protected] 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. Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's Anneke Flinn chats with experienced paediatric occupational therapist, Charlinda Parsons. Charlinda speaks about how paediatric speech pathologists can incidentally consider regulation, sensory and fine motor issues in their speech pathology sessions. 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.

In this week’s episode, Cathy Olsson chats to Lisa, a stroke survivor, about her experiences as a user of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). 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.

In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's Anneke Flinn speaks to proud Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara woman, Lorraine Randall. Lorraine chats about her journey to becoming an allied health assistant and her work in the speech pathology department at the Royal Darwin Hospital. 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.

In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's National President Tim Kittel speaks with ASHA President Dr Lynn Williams about the key learnings for the speech pathology profession from navigating the COVID-19 global pandemic. 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.

In this week’s episode SPA’s Anneke Flinn speaks with Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Professor Yvette Hyter from Western Michigan University. Professor Hyter explores the ways the speech pathology profession can be more culturally and linguistically responsive. Professor Hyter is a keynote speaker at the upcoming 2021 Speech Pathology Australian Virtual National Conference. 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.

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn chats to Dr Rebecca Waring, lecturer from the University of Melbourne, about how executive function impacts the cognitive-linguistic profile of children with a phonological impairment. Rebecca explains how the cognitive-linguistic profiles of these children can be considered in phonological assessment and intervention. Please email Anneke on the following email address to obtain the reference list mentioned in this episode: [email protected] Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pays 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.

In this week’s episode, Emeritus Professor Lindy McAllister speaks with Associate Professor Sally Hewat from the University of Newcastle. They discuss her international work in the Asia Pacific region. Sally is the 2021 Elizabeth Usher Memorial Award recipient. 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.

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Cori Williams speaks with Associate Professor Marleen Westerveld and Rachelle Wicks, a PhD student from Griffith University. Rachelle and Marleen explore the findings from their research using eye-track technology to examine the visual attention to print versus pictures of preschoolers on the autism spectrum when engaged in shared book reading. They use their findings to explain why many preschoolers with ASD show excellent alphabet knowledge. For more information about this research project, refer to the following YouTube clip: https://youtu.be/fgQDzKzlSNo 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.

In this week’s episode, SPA's Anneke Flinn chats to Emeritus Professor Karen Stagnitti, from Deakin University, about the importance of pretend play for language development. 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.

In this week’s episode, Anneke Flinn chats to Marina Hennes and Felicity Conlan. Marina and Felicity are school-based speech pathologists from Melbourne, and they discuss establishing and sustaining a thriving 'community of practice'. You can contact Marina for more information via her email address: [email protected] 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.

In this week’s episode, Dr Samantha Siyambalapitiya, senior lecturer from Griffith University, speaks with Professor Swathi Kiran, Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and the Associate Dean for Research at the College for Health and Rehabilitation at Boston University. They discuss Professor Kiran's work in the area of aphasia, bilingual aphasia and brain plasticity. Professor Kiran is a key note speaker at the upcoming 2021 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference. 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.

In this week’s episode, Kym Torresi, Speech Pathology Australia’s Senior Advisor for Aged Care, and Nikki Gearon, Speech Pathology Australia’s Adults and Aged Care Project Officer, explore the findings from the recently released Aged Care Royal Commission final report from a speech pathology perspective. 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.

In this week’s episode, Tim Kittel, National President of Speech Pathology Australia, chats to Professor Andrew Whitehouse, researcher and leader in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) both nationally and internationally (and a speech pathologist originally), about all things ASD. 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.

In this week’s episode, Jodie Rawson, South Australia Professional Education committee member, speaks with Professor Brigid McNeill, Speech Pathologist and Deputy Head - School of Teacher Education at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, about Speech Pathologists collaborating with classroom teachers to implement a tiered approach to early literacy development.

In this week’s episode, Sarah Cunningham, SPA's Victoria and Tasmania Professional Education Coordinator, talks with Rosie Martin, speech pathologist, criminologist, courage facilitator and 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year recipient, about improving speech, language, literacy and relationship outcomes for adults in, or at risk of entering, the justice system.

In this week's episode of Speak Up, Trish Johnson, Manager Ethics and Professional Issues and Nadia Marunssinszky, Ethics Advisor, from Speech Pathology Australia talk about the frequently asked questions received by members regarding ethics.

In this week's episode, Erin West (Speech Pathology Australia's Professional Practice Advisor), talks with Katie Lyon, Georgia Burn and Hilary Johnson from SCOPE about communication access and becoming accredited with the communication access symbol.

In this week's episode, Sue McCandlish talks with Dr Carol Westby about personal narratives.

In this week's episode, Jane Delaney, Speech Pathology Australia's Senior Advisor Early Childhood and Education, talks with Kathryn Marrington from Goodstart Early Learning about giving children a good start from early childhood education.

In this week's episode, Chantele Edlington - Speech Pathology Australia's Senior Advisor Justice and Mental Health - interviews Kate Headley about working with young people who have experienced trauma.

In this week's episode, Anneke Flinn interviews Professor Pam Snow and Associate Professor Tanya Serry about the development of ‘Science of Language and Reading Lab (SOLAR Lab)’

In this week’s episode, Trish Johnson, Manager Ethics and Professional Issues and Nadia Marussinszky from SPA interview Dr Jennifer Arnold-Levy and Belinda Hill about the ethics of giving and receiving gifts.

In this week’s podcast, Sarah Cunningham from the Victoria Professional Education Committee interviews Dr Kimberly Docking from The University of Sydney about brain trauma and leukemia in children.

Danielle Stone talks with Colleen Kerr about how she started in voice therapy, her research, and the importance of mentoring and seeking support.

This week is another double feature on rural and remote speech pathology. Interviews are conducting by members of SPA's Early Career Reference Group.

In this week's episode, Speech Pathology Australia staff members discuss the recently released 2020 Code of Ethics. Featuring Trish Johnson, Nadia Marussinszky, and Nathan (Nate) Cornish-Raley.

In this week's episode, Pauline Weldon-Bowen and Cori Williams discuss the importance of NAIDOC week. Pauline is SPA's Reconciliation Action Plan Implementation Project Officer. She is a proud Wiradjuri-Bidjigal woman with passion for working towards a positive future for the Aboriginal People of Australia. Cori is SPA's Senior Advisor Evidence Based Practice and Research.

In this week's episode, Nichola Harris (SPA's Manager Professional Practice) talks with Associate Professor Sally Hewat and Joanne Walters about generating new ideas for clinical education.

This week's episode features an interview with Vikesh Anand, National President and Councillor of Australia Speak Easy Association, and SPA's own Dr Simone Arnott, Senior Advisor Professional Standards.

In this week's episode, Dr Emily Dawes interviews the team behind Speech Pathology Australia's new Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) learning program. The team includes: Associate Professor Marleen Westerveld, Dr Mary Claessen, Associate Professor Natalie Munro, Associate Professor Suze Leitão, and Associate Professor Tanya Serry.

In this episode, Amanda Rooney interviews Dr Jade Cartwright, who discuss dementia care and speech pathology.

In this week's episode, SPA's Jane Delaney (Senior Advisor Early Childhood and Education), talks with Pam Thuan about speech pathologists in schools and the response to intervention model.

This week's episode is a double feature with two conversations about rural and remote speech pathology practice. The interviews were conducted by members of SPA's Early Career Reference Group. First up is Nicola Lay interviewed by Luke Mitchell, followed by Star Kost interviewing Emma Eagleton.

In this week's episode, Harmony Turnbull and Nichola Harris discuss important updates to the Speech Pathology Australia Guide to Report Writing.

In this week's episode, Professor Marleen Westerveld discusses narratives in speech pathology. She is interviewed by Anneke Flinn.

In this week's episode, Kym Torressi (SPA's Senior Advisor Aged Care) talks with Professor Linda Worrall and her work in aphasia rehabilitation.

In celebration of Speech Pathology Week, this episode features a discussion between SPA's early career reference group and two of our Board Director's - Dr Chyrisse Heine and Dr Maree Doble.

In this week's episode, Dr Julia Starling is interviewed by SPA's Cori Williams. They discuss language disorders within adolescents.

In this week's episode, speech pathologist Natalie Kippin talks about communication difficulties and differences in WA youth justice. She is interviewed by SPA's Mary Woodward.

In this week's episode, Dr Andy Smidt talks about working as a speech pathologist in disability settings. She is interviewed by Tayla Brown from Speech Pathology Australia's Early Career Reference Group.

This week, Tayla Brown from SPA's early career reference group talks with Kate Cook about reflective practice. Kate is a clinical educator in speech-language in New Zealand.

Speak Up is celebrating its one year anniversary! The podcast would not be what it is today without our wonderful listeners, and the team of National Office staff that produce the episodes. In this week's episode, take a peek behind the curtain and get to know our production team, and how you can contribute to the future of the podcast.

This week, Associate Professor Suze Leitão and Trish Johnson (SPA's Manager Ethics and Professional Issues) discuss the evidence of ethics and evidence based practice.

In this week's episode, Professor Ianessa Humbert and Margaret Monroe discuss modified diets.

This week features a discussion about the new 'Accidental Counsellor PLUS' training for speech pathologists. It is the result of an exciting new collaboration between Speech Pathology Australia and Lifeline Australia.

In this week's episode, Nathan Cornish-Raley (SPA's Professional Support Advisor) talks with Dr Jennifer Arnold-Levy about difficult conversations in the workplace. Dr Arnold-Levy is running online coaching workshops in July/August 2020 for the Association. More information is available at the Speech Pathology Australia Learning Hub: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/speechpathologyAust/welcome