Discussions about key themes in speech and language therapy. We chat with speech and language therapists;  professionals from other backgrounds' and people who have lived experience of either speech, language and communication issues or eating and swallowing problems.

Exploring themes in speech therapy

In this episode we talk to Jo Sandiford, Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University about student placements and the new placement guidance document which Jo authored.

This is the first in a short series of podcasts in which we explore how placements are evolving, the impact of the pandemic, and how we hope to create more placements in the future to meet the needs of the profession.

The recently launched new guidance for practice-based learning can be found here: https://www.rcslt.org/members/lifelong-learning/practice-based-learning/ (note this is open access).

The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

RCSLT - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists 

Clinical placements for speech and language therapy - Part 1:  setting the scene

This is the second in a short series of podcasts in which we explore how placements are evolving, the impact of the pandemic, and how we hope to create more placements in the future to meet the needs of the profession.

In this episode we talk to three speech and language therapy students about the importance of placements to their education:

- Vivian Wong, Masters student, Reading University. Presented at an RCSLT event last year giving student perspectives on challenges and opportunities for best practice in on clinical placements. 
- Kerry O’Sullivan, Masters student, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Writing her Masters thesis on, 'What makes a positive placement experience for SLT students in the UK.'
- Ruth Filer, SLT student, Leeds Beckett University, recently collaborated on a toolkit for technology enabled care services for practice learning. 

The recently launched new guidance for practice-based learning can be found here  https://www.rcslt.org/members/lifelong-learning/practice-based-learning/ (note that this is open access so non-members can see it too).

The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Clinical placements for speech and language therapy - Part 2: the student perspective

In this episode we talk to practice educators and service managers about the importance of placements to them and the profession. With thanks to interviewees:

*Tracey Day, Independent Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), paediatric, plus Practice educator
*Emma Ferris, Practice educator, plus SLT Lecturer and Academic Lead for Practice Education, University of East Anglia 
*Eleanor Douglas, SLT in the Adult Learning Disability team, NHS Lothian. Experienced as both Placement coordinator and as a Practice educator.  
*Carolyn Hawkes, Service Lead, West Edinburgh and supporting author on new guidance, and previous practice educator.

This is the third and final episode in a short series of podcasts in which we explore how placements are evolving, the impact of the pandemic, and how we hope to create more placements in the future to meet the needs of the profession.

The recently launched new guidance for practice-based learning can be found here  
https://www.rcslt.org/members/lifelong-learning/practice-based-learning/
(note that this is open access so non-members can see it too).

The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Clinical placements for speech & language therapy - Part 3: Views of practice educators and managers

In this episode we talk to Melanie Cross, Speech and Language Therapist and Dr Hannah Hobson, Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of York about the the links between speech, language and communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs in children and young people. We look at some of the factors involved; difficulties accessing diagnosis and support and discuss ways to improve outcomes for children and young people, including more joined up working, improving communication access for all and further research.


Resources:

Mind your words: Children and young people's mental health elearning:
This online training highlights the links between mental health and communication and outlines how professionals can work together to remove communication barriers and help these children and young people achieve their potential. The course consists of 15 modules, of which the first five apply to all settings.
Access the free training here: https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/course/view.php?id=16


RCSLT factsheet on social, emotional and mental health
https://www.rcslt.org/members/clinical-guidance/social-emotional-mental-health/social-emotional-and-mental-health-influencing/#section-3


Emerging Minds Special Interest Research Group:
The Emerging Minds special interest research group (SIRG) is aiming to find out what research is needed on SEMH and SLCN, more information is here https://emergingminds.org.uk/special-interest-research-groups/.  

We’d really like to know what research you think is needed. Please give us your views and send this survey around your professional networks ( and to families who experience DLD ) using this anonymous link: https://york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cAaEWew9CQ4HD02


Communication Access UK: an initiative developed in partnership by charities and organisations that share a vision to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. There is a Communication Access Symbol, a new disability access symbol, which is underpinned by a training package and standards.
Access the free training here: https://communication-access.co.uk/

It’s also important to understand how difficult screening for and assessment of SLCN and DLD are. See Professor Courtney Norbury’s blog for more information about screening.  http://www.lilac-lab.org/news-post/to-screen-or-not-to-screen-important-factors-to-consider/ and there’s more information about assessment in Mind your Words.


References:

Hollo A, Wehby JH, Oliver RM. (2014) Unidentified Language Deficits in Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: A Meta-Analysis. Exceptional Children; 80(2): 169-186.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/001440291408000203

Newlove-Delgado, T., McManus, S., Sadler, K., Thandi, S., Vizard, T., Cartwright, C., & Ford, T. (2021). Child mental health in England before and during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(5), 353–354. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30570-8




The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Mind your words: Children, young people and mental health and the links with communication

In this podcast we interview Jessica Cannons and Katherine Buckeridge. When Jess was ten she suffered a serious stroke due to a cardiotoxic chemotherapy drug she was taking for her first cancer. She talks about what life was like after the stroke and her journey through rehabilitation. Katherine is a specialist speech and language therapist who worked with Jess following the stroke.  Katherine published an article on her research about childhood acquired brain injuries in the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders.

References:
Buckeridge K, Clarke C, Sellers D. (2020) Adolescents’ experiences of communication following acquired brain injury
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.12506

Useful links:
The Children’s Trust  https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk  in particular these pages https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/brain-injury-information
The Child Brain Injury Trust https://childbraininjurytrust.org.uk/
The Stroke Association https://www.stroke.org.uk/childhood-stroke
The United Kingdom Brain Injury Forum https://ukabif.org.uk/


The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Paediatric stroke & childhood brain injury: a patient and therapist perspective

In this episode we chat with Claire Slinger Consultant Speech & Language Therapist (Lancashire & South Cumbria Severe Asthma & Airways service ) and one of her patients, Iain, about the speech and language therapy role in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of upper airways disorders. We look at the the impact that upper airways disorders have on patients and how speech and language therapy can make  a positive difference.

References:

Newman KB, Mason 3rd UG, Schmaling KB. Clinical features of vocal cord dysfunction. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine. 1995 Oct;152(4):1382-6
 Murphy JM, Stephen S, Pearson F, DeSoyza A. P108 A systematic review to explore the relationship between inducible laryngeal obstruction and healthcare utilisation in adults with Asthma.

Useful links:

RCSLT updated position paper on upper airways disorders: https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/RCSLT-upper-airways-position-paper-October-2021.pdf
NHS England Specialised Respiratory Services (adult) - Severe Asthma https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/specialised-respiratory-services-adult-severe-asthma/
European Respiratory Society Cough guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough in adults and children | European Respiratory Society (ersjournals.com) https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/55/1/1901136
The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Upper Airways Disorders: the speech and language therapy role

This is the first in a series of episodes which we will be releasing in 2022 which will look at anti-racism in the speech and language therapy profession. 

In this episode leaders of the network group 'SLTs of Colour' (Angela Whiteley, Heeral Davda and Dorett Davis) chat with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' chair, Mary Heritage, about the need for anti-racism awareness in the profession and the ways this is being taken forwards.

About SLTs of Colour:
SLTs of Colour is an inclusive network supporting Speech & Language Therapists in the UK, posting SLT profiles on Instagram. Find SLTs of Colour on Twitter and Instagram:
Twitter https://twitter.com/ofslts
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sltsofcolour/?hl=en

Useful links from RCSLT:

Raising concerns about racism: advice for members: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/raising-concerns-about-racism-advice-for-members/ Note that this is open-access.

Anti-racism in speech and language therapy – programme of learning: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/programme-of-learning/#section-2
 
Starting conversations in your workplace (toolkit):
https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/programme-of-learning/#section-3
 
RCSLT anti-racism updates:
https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/updates/ 


The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Anti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 1

In this episode we explore the complex topic of health inequalities which are being exacerbated by the pandemic and cost of living crisis. We discuss the social and economic impacts as well as some ideas about how these inequalities can be addressed. 

Interviewees:

Michelle Morris, Consultant Speech & Language Therapist 
SRO, Greater Manchester Early Years Pathway for Speech, Language & Communication.
Sahar Nashir, specialist speech and language therapist - CCPNR (Cambridge Centre for Paediatric Neuropsychological Rehabilitation)
Berenice Napier, Policy Adviser, The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Useful links from RCSLT:

RCSLT Online Outcomes Tool - 'ROOT' https://rcslt-root.org/Welcome 
Health inequalities resource - https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/addressing-health-inequalities/
Health inequalities audit tool - https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/addressing-health-inequalities/health-inequalities-self-audit-tool/

The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Health inequalities and their impact on speech and language therapy

This is the second in a series of episodes which we will be releasing in 2022 which will look at anti-racism in the speech and language therapy profession.

In this episode two leaders of the network group 'SLTs of Colour' (Heeral Davda and Dorett Davis) chat with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' chair, Mary Heritage, and consultant Kiki Maurey OBE MBA. In 2020 RCSLT commissioned Kiki to undertake an independent review of how it might move towards a more diverse board.  In this episode we look at what Kiki's findings and recommendations and what RCSLT is doing and has done in response. There is a link to the report and actions in the Useful links below.

About SLTs of Colour:
SLTs of Colour is an inclusive network supporting Speech & Language Therapists in the UK, posting SLT profiles on Instagram. Find SLTs of Colour on Twitter and Instagram:

SLTs of Colour Twitter
SLTs of Colour Instagram

Useful links from RCSLT:


An update on the RCSLT's committment to anti-racism and equality, diversity and inclusion and our work so far, including a link to Kiki Maurey's report: https://www.rcslt.org/news/progressing-our-work-on-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/​​​​

Anti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 1: Listen here  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1211822/episodes/9699091 or or via your favourite podcast app.

Raising concerns about racism: advice for members: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/raising-concerns-about-racism-advice-for-members/ Note that this is open-access.

RCSLT anti-racism updates:
https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/updates/ 

Ida B. Wells: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_B._Wells

The Hill we Climb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdKdyemxbew

The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Anti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 2

In this episode we are joined by a panel of speakers who discuss why it's important to reframe how society views stammering: moving from thinking of stammering as a problem to be solved, to one that celebrates and takes pride in difference.

Interviewees:

Dr Patrick Campbell, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Kirsten Howells, Support Services Manager, Programme Lead for Adults, Stamma
Jennifer Roche, Senior SLT and lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University

Resources:

Stammering Pride and Prejudice by Patrick Campbell, Christopher Constantino and Sam Simpson (Editors), J&R Press, 2019 (Book)
Find the Right Words campaign video https://vimeo.com/467759972
Editorial Guidelines for language around stammering, from Stamma https://stamma.org/resources/editorial-guidelines 
Connecting with others who stammer, through online and in-person groups and professional networks, from Stamma https://stamma.org/connect
Connecting with other parents of children who stammer, from Stamma https://stamma.org/news-features/parent2parent-support-group
No Diversity Without Disfluency campaign, from Stamma https://stamma.org/about-us/campaigns/no-diversity-without-disfluency
I don't need to be fixed - what I wish the world understood about stammering from Airedale NHS Foundation Trust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgMqvvjhxQc

RCSLT resources:

Automated telephone services: a statement from the RCSLT https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Automated-telephone-services-statement.pdf
Twitter takeover by @_paulomeara https://wakelet.com/wake/aSQaUk16vFwc88p8_Lsq0

The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Stammering: time for a radical rethink?

In the October 2022 news update, we cover:

- An overview of where things are on right now.
- The new Horizon member profile project.
- Key issues in politics right now.
- Events for November and December. (See https://www.rcslt.org/events/ for details.)

This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Cara McDonagh, Director of Engagement and Communications.

RCSLT news October 2022: changing times; some wins; Horizon member profile project; and events

We chat with Kerry, a registered nurse living with long Covid; speech and language therapist Rachel Nashed; and Professor Louise Cummings, to learn more about long covid, how it affects communication, and how can speech and language therapists support those living with the condition.

Interviewees:

Kerry Davies, (RGN) Registered General Nurse and Co-founder and member of Long Covid Nurses and Midwives UK 
Rachel Nashed, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Treasurer of the South West Voice Clinical Excellence Network
Professor Louise Cummings, Department of English and Communication, Hong Kong Polytechnic University 

Resources:

Long Covid Nurses and Midwives UK: https://teamlcnmuk.wixsite.com/lcnmuk

NHS app reviews | Apps for recovery & rehabilitation | For survivors & clinicians: https://www.my-therappy.co.uk/ 

Long Covid: What's changed and what we know now, Liz Jackson,  BBC:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-63546138

How long Covid ruined my life (and why it won't go away), Rowland Manthorpe, Sky News, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm8WsO_FQYk

https://news.sky.com/story/how-long-covid-ruined-my-life-from-crushing-fatigue-to-brain-fog-12744444

Articles:
Long Covid: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-022-00846-2

Cognitive-linguistic difficulties in adults with Long COVID, Prof. Louise Cummings: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003257318-5/cognitive-linguistic-difficulties-adults-long-covid-louise-cummings 


Communication-related quality of life in adults with Long COVID, Prof. Louise Cummings: https://tandfbis.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781003257318_10.4324_9781003257318-6.pdf


Case studies of adults with COVID-19 infection, Prof. Louise Cummings: https://tandfbis.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/rt-files/docs/Open+Access+Chapters/9781003257318_10.4324_9781003257318-13.pdf


Pragmatic impairment in COVID-19, Prof. Louise Cummings: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/ip-2022-3001/html?lang=en


Cognitive-linguistic difficulties in COVID-19: A longitudinal case study, Prof Louise Cummings: https://synergypublishers.com/pms/index.php/ijslpa/article/view/2258


Journal article: COVID-19 and language: A case study: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18uDm1o6dUoX8v91lpNPBCbO4e7TllJLl/view


The long road back: Implications of COVID-19 for language and cognition, Cambridge University Press: http://www.cambridgeblog.org/2020/10/the-long-road-back-implicatications

Interviewer: Jacques Strauss, freelance producer
Director: Victoria Harris, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Long Covid: what is it and how can speech and language therapists support people living with it?

This is a special edition podcast released as part of The International Communicator Podcast series.  

In this episode, Jacques Strauss, freelance producer and host of the podcast for the Royal College of Speech Language Therapists in the UK, speaks with David Rochus, a speech and languages therapist working in Western Kenya.

Jaques and David discuss the challenges David faced in his education and early career, his current roles as a speech therapist working in Kenya, and emerging role speech and language therapy plays in East Africa.

You can catch other episodes of the International Communicator Podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/inter-comm

Interview with David Rochus, a speech and language therapist working in Western Kenya

We all know that the NHS is under enormous pressure and so we need to start being more innovative about ways in which we can resource the NHS. Support workers, of course, play an enormously important role, both within the NHS and further afield.

The RCSLT has developed a framework which is specific to speech and language therapist support workers, which defines the competencies and skills required in the role, how are these recognised and how should supervision take place, as well as providing a structure for the career progression of support workers.

In this podcast, we are joined by some of the people who were involved in the development of that framework. And they’re here to talk to us about what it is and why it matters. Whether you’re a support worker, an speech and language therapist, or a manager. 


Interviewees:

Alice Howells - speech and language therapy masters student
Ruth Howes - Lead author of the framework and Specialist SLT
Charlotte McCollum - SeniorSpeech and Language Therapist, Chatterbug Ltd
Samantha Thinnesen - Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in Head, Neck and Voice 



PLEASE NOTE: In the interview the framework is referred to as the PCDF - or Professional Competencies Development Framework - which was correct at the time of recording. It is now just called 'The Support Worker Framework'.


Resources:
The RCSLT Support Workers Hub with links to the framework: https://www.rcslt.org/members/your-career/support-workers-hub/?option=saml_user_login

The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

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Introducing the RCSLT Support Worker framework

Introducing the RCSLT Support workers' framework and hub

This, the third in our series of podcasts looking at anti-racism in speech and language therapy, centres on the Anti-racism survey report Feb 2023 which was researched and written by SLT student and EDI rep at Reading University, Chloe Nkomo. The report  is a result of a successful bid for joint funding between Reading University and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (The RCSLT)

Chloe talks about the key takeaways from her report.  She is joined by Dorett Davis, one of the founders of the network group 'SLTs of Colour' and RCSLT chair Dr Sean Pert. The group discusses:

Key findings from the report.
Lessons learned, but what still needs to happen.
What can each of us do about it? 
How to manage uncomfortable conversations.
How to challenge racist behaviour, or practices that disadvantage minoritised groups.
Being able to reflect on your own background and how that might marginalise or advantage you.
Making a start on this journey.
RCSLT's role in this

Interviewees:

Chloe Nkomo, MSci Speech and Language Therapy at University of Reading
Dorett Davis, Head of CYP Therapies, Lewisham, representing SLTs of Colour
Dr Sean Pert, Chair of the RCSLT and Senior Clinical Lecturer and Consultant Speech and Language Therapist
Useful links from RCSLT

Analysing diversity, equity and inclusion in speech and language therapy
Nkomo, C., Pagnamenta, E., Nair, V., Chadd, K. and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. (2022). Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Available online: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/ 

Anti-racism in AHP Education: Building an Inclusive Environment, Council of Deans of Health, April 2023
Highlights the issues affecting minority ethnic Allied Health Professions (AHP) students and provides recommendations for how universities can embed the key principles of anti-racism within their processes.
https://www.councilofdeans.org.uk/2023/04/council-of-deans-of-health-release-new-report-anti-racism-in-ahp-education-building-an-inclusive-environment/ 

RCSLT’s anti-racism programme of learning: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/programme-of-learning/ 

RCSLT list of resources on microaggressions and bullying
https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/microaggressions-and-bullying-resources.pdf 

RCSLT materials on starting anti-racism conversations in your workplace
https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/programme-of-learning/#section-3 

Reflecting on positionality using a social identity map
Jacobson, D., & Mustafa, N. (2019). Social Identity Map: A Reflexivity Tool for Practicing Explicit Positionality in Critical Qualitative Research. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1609406919870075

St. Pierre, J., & St. Pierre, C. (2018). Governing the voice: A critical history of Speech-Language pathology. Foucault Studies, 24. https://doi.org/10.22439/fs.v0i24.5530

Nair, V. K., Farah, W., & Cushing, I. (2023). A Critical Analysis of Standardized Testing in Speech and Language Therapy. Language, speech, and hearing services in schools, 1–13. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_LSHSS-22-00141

Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.

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Anti-racism in speech and language therapy: part 3

In this podcast we bring together colleagues to discuss professional development frameworks and ways to use them effectively for career planning. 

We cover:

What do we mean when we talk about frameworks?
What are the types out there?
Using them for career planning
Using them for team planning
Taking a flexible approach
There's more alignment across the different types than you might think
Getting framework advice from your professional body

Interviewees:
Dr Stephanie Tempest FCIPD, occupational therapist / workforce learning and development consultant, Stephanie Tempest Consultancy Ltd
Dr Nikki Daniels, Head of Communities and Connections, Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Mark Singleton, Learning and Development Manager, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Victoria Harris, Head of Learning, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Resources:
Kawa model:
https://www.kawamodel.com/v1/

RCSLT Professional development framework: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/professional-development-framework/

RCOT Professional development framework: https://www.rcot.co.uk/publications/career-development-framework

The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Making frameworks work for you and your team

For Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day 2023 we pulled together a panel of two people living with DLD and a professor who is an expert in this field and one of the founders of the awareness day. 

We cover:
- What is DLD?
- Why is it important to get a diagnosis?
- What is tricky about living with DLD?
- Is there anything good about it?
- What can help?
- What needs to change?
- What is the focus of DLD Awareness Day 2023?



Interviewees:
Ioan Berry,  a young man with Developmental Language Disorder
Sophie Franks, dedicated RADLD Ambassador and adult with DLD
Professor Courtenay Norbury, Professor of Developmental Disorders of Language and Cognition Psychology and Language Sciences, UCL

Resources:
RADLD - Raising Awareness of DLD Day: https://radld.org/#:~:text=DLD%20Awareness%20Day,language%20for%20no%20known%20reason.
RCSLT DLD factsheet https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/rcslt-dld-factsheet.pdf
RCSLT DLD clinical information https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/developmental-language-disorder/
Me and DLD: Living with a hidden disability https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXHCjk_FCI4&t=291s
Giving Voice Twitter Takeover by Ioan Berry 2021 https://wakelet.com/i/invite?code=raw4pp36
DLD DAY 15th October 2021 (Developmental language disorder) Sophie’s DLD in Adulthood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHF9OEJrOaI
Speaking up for developmental language disorder: the top 10 priorities for research https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpp.13592


The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

What is DLD?: A discussion for DLD Awareness Day 2023

What is Developmental Language Disorder?: a discussion for DLD Awareness Day 2023

The RCSLT has published a position paper on the use of thickened fluids in the management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulty (dysphagia).  In this podcast we speak with the team behind the paper. 

We cover:

- Why did we create a position paper?
- How the paper was developed using a very wide group of stakeholders.
- The main themes of the paper.
- If you're a therapist what do you need to think about now? - Thinking about the person sitting in front of you who needs therapy.

Interviewees:

Maya Asir, Neonatal Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Acute Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Lead  
Kathleen Graham, Senior Project Manager, RCSLT
Lizzie King, Allied Health Professional (AHP) Clinical Lead and Professional Lead for Adult Speech and Language Therapy
Tracy Lazenby-Paterson, Speech and Language Therapist, Team Coordinator, Community Learning Disability service, RCSLT Clinical Adviser- ALD Dysphagia


Resources:
Link to the position paper:  https://www.rcslt.org/members/clinical-guidance/dysphagia/thickened-fluids 


The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

Thickened fluids guidance from the RCSLT: an introduction

Claire Ewen is currently working on a PhD looking at what SLTs love in their jobs and what frustrates them and can be changed, or minimised.

Claire Ewen, discusses the findings from her PhD research on SLT views of their work

In this episode we talk to Christian Boakye, a speech and language therapist at Feltham Young Offenders Institution. It's a fascinating look into how speech and language therapy can help young offenders deal with custodial sentences and improve their chances of rehabilitation upon release. We also talk about prison abolition, diversity in the workforce and other issues related to criminal justice.

Speech and language therapy at Feltham Young Offenders Institution

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