Category: Client Communication
Speech pathologists in private practice: do you know about these free resources?
As a profession, speech pathologists are generous to a fault. I’ve discovered that most speech pathologists (including very senior academics and over-worked clinicians) are delighted …
For struggling school kids, what’s the difference between seeing a speech pathologist and a tutor?
Over the years, parents have asked me this a few times. I’ve also been asked why speech pathologists are allied health workers; whereas most tutors come …
Speech therapy by webcam: research-based guidelines for clients and their families
As we’ve noted elsewhere, travelling even short distances to the clinic can be hard for some families. Speech pathology by webcam is convenient and the …
Speech pathologists: how to talk about what you do for a living without being “salesy”
“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 …
Speech pathologists: 5 best practice ways to improve your advice to clients
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, …