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SLPs in standalone speech pathology clinics must collaborate more with health & education professionals to help clients – and to stay in business

ByDavid Kinnane

In 2025, SLPs must collaborate more with paediatricians, OTs, psychologists, physios, exercise physiologists, learning support teams, and other health & education professionals. The big picture: To support children and adults with functional communication challenges, multidisciplinary collaboration has always been an important part of good practice. But it’s never been more important to build your networks…

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SLPs: Less can be more, so get rid of stuff!

ByDavid Kinnane

The big picture: Most SLPs seek to add new services, projects, and workflows to improve the quality of their work for clients. But what if – instead – we asked ourselves: “What can I get rid of?” Why it matters: “Addition sickness” describes unnecessary rules, procedures, communications, tools, and tasks that grow over time, increase…

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Senior SLPs: double-down on your strengths to avoid burn out

ByDavid Kinnane

The big picture: Too many senior SLPs in private practice get stuck offering too many types of services for too many populations of clients. This ignores the theory of comparative advantage, lowers overall service quality, and contributes to burnout.  Zoom in: As you progress into leadership positions, choose opportunities that allow you to dedicate time…

Speech pathologists: don’t go it alone in 2025!
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Speech pathologists: don’t go it alone in 2025!

ByDavid Kinnane

The big picture: For lots of reasons, many SLPs are reluctant to ask for help when they need it. Some SLPs end up out of their depth, stressed out, and in trouble.   Why SLPs don’t ask for help:  Why it matters: Going it alone is unhealthy and unsustainable. It’s unsafe for clients and colleagues. It’s…

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