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 to share their …
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 from teaching or education …
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 evidence-base supporting its use is growing, …
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 the lines of: "Oh, you work with kids with speech impediments, …
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, few of us are trained formally in how to do it …
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Australian Speech Pathologists: consent to treatment for children aged 0-13 years with separated or divorced parents
If you work with kids and provide quality, client-centred care, you really work with families. Sometimes, you’re working with Mum and Dad and the kids together. Other times, you might be working with …
