As we’ve noted elsewhere, travelling even short distances to the clinic can be hard for some families. Speech pathology by telehealth is convenient and the evidence-base supporting its use is growing, especially in areas of practice like stuttering (e.g. Bridgman, 2014). But telehealth has its disadvantages, too. Compared to face-to-face therapy: families are more likely…
When people tell me about the so-called “evils” of new technologies, I tell them about one of my first jobs as a lawyer for a big law firm. I was working on a big international transaction led by one of Australia’s leading lawyers. Sounds glamorous? My job: to come in on Saturday morning and sit…
“I need a blood test”* Lots of people have never met a speech pathologist. Some have a rough idea of what we do, often along the lines of: “Oh, you work with kids with speech impediments, right?” Others have absolutely no idea. And fair enough. There are loads of professions I know little or nothing…
In one capacity or another, I’ve been a professional advisor for almost 20 years. Although advice-giving is a core part of what speech pathologists do, few of us are trained formally in how to do it well. Bad professional advice can lead clients to make flawed decisions. It can also strain relationships and tarnish your…
With the end of the financial year upon us, many of us are in the process of conducting performance appraisals for our employed speech pathologists. Unfortunately, many of us are hampered by the lack of a speech pathologist-specific template that is adaptable for all levels of experience – from new grads to senior clinicians –…
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