Author Archives: Avril Nicoll
Article on speech sound disorders course posted as Caroline Bowen receives special award
By happy coincidence, I completed a new article reflecting on two days immersed in speech sound disorders with international expert Caroline Bowen just as Caroline was awarded life membership of Speech Pathology Australia at its National Conference in Darwin. She … Continue reading
Posted in Books, journals and articles, Conferences, CPD, Phonetics / phonology, Professional standards, Resources, Service delivery, Speech and language development, Speech and Language Therapy
Tagged ASLTIP, basics and beyond, Caroline Bowen, Darwin, Durham, life membership, Ros Neilson, Speech Pathology Australia, speech sound disorders, therapy targets, York
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Identifying and supporting ‘Other ways of speaking’ to ensure everyone can have a voice
Gesure, signing, symbols, boards and books, adapted computers and Voice Output Communication Aids - in the words of the Hello campaign, 'Other Ways of Speaking' that ensure everyone can have a voice. My final year project 23 years ago was … Continue reading
Posted in AAC, Aphasia, Autism, Learning disability, Resources, Service delivery, Speech and Language Therapy, Voluntary organisations, Web/Tech
Tagged 1Voice, AAC, ACE Centre, ACE Centre North, Anna Reeves, aphasia, communication, Communication Matters, computers, contribution to society, disability, DynaVox, dysarthria, Euan Robertson, gesture, hello, InterAACt, language impairment, MyChoicePad, other ways of speaking, Scope, Signalong, signing, symbols, voice output communication aids, Zoe Peden
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Communicating with young people about mental health and wellbeing
This afternoon I went to a twilight seminar for a range of professionals. We heard about the findings of a critical review of the literature on children and young people’s views on the factors that influence their mental health. … Continue reading
Posted in AAC, Autism, Books, journals and articles, CPD, Service delivery, Speech and Language Therapy
Tagged Asperger's syndrome, children and young people's views, control over choices, critical review, factors influencing mental health, social relationships, speech language and communication, supported conversation, Talking Mats, the need to feel normal, transitions, wellbeing
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Summer 11 Speech & Language Therapy in Practice out now!
The Summer 11 issue of Speech & Language Therapy in Practice magazine was mailed to subscribers on Friday and Saturday, so should be with you very soon. As well as the second instalment in the new goal negotiation series and … Continue reading
Posted in Aphasia, Books, journals and articles, Community settings, CPD, Dysphagia, Ethics, Learning disability, Professional standards, Resources, Service delivery, Speech and Language Therapy
Tagged accent on aphasia, area of deprivation, boundary issues, children's centre, collaborative project, community sentences, critical appraisal, dementia, Devon, dysphagia management, feeding eating and drinking difficulties, goal negotiation, Here's one I made earlier, in brief, intervention studies, Journal Club, library service, new professional roles, oral taster programmes, problem solving framework, SIGDOM, speech language and communication needs, Summer 11, total communication
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Shine a light to recognise good practice in children’s communication and inspire others
I know from all the articles I receive that speech and language therapists put a great deal of thought, imagination and effort into providing the best possible service to clients in challenging circumstances, and that sharing their experience really inspires others. … Continue reading
Posted in CPD, Professional standards, Service delivery, Speech and Language Therapy, Voluntary organisations, Writing for publication
Tagged awards scheme, communication, hello, language, national year of communication, Pearson Assessment, Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, shine a light, speech, speech and language therapists, team of the year, The Communication Trust, young person of the year
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Access to journals for speech and language therapists
Throughout April, Routledge is having an Education Free for All, which means you can get online access to the most recent issues of all the publisher's education research journals. You can print off any article which is of interest, as … Continue reading
Posted in Books, journals and articles, CPD, Resources, Speech and Language Therapy
Tagged article, Breege Whiten, Education Free For All, education research, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, National Information Centre for Speech-language Therapy, NHS, NICeST, online access, photocopy request, private study, Routledge, Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, speech and language therapist
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Why it’s worth attending major exhibitions like Naidex and Talk Shop
The needs of people with communication difficulties will be well represented at the Naidex exhibition, which starts tomorrow at the NEC in Birmingham. It’s a shame I’ve never managed to get to this annual showcase for products to aid independent … Continue reading
Posted in AAC, Conferences, CPD, Resources
Tagged ASLTIP, Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Independent Practice, BETT, communication difficulties, Communication Matters roadshow, Communication Village, Janet O'Keefe, naidex, national speech and language and occupational therapy fair, Talk Shop, TES Education North, Wordswell
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Shopping habits, risky decisions and getting to grips with statistics
I’m sure Jen Reid didn’t intend to improve my shopping habits when she conceived the ‘Journal Club’ series on critical appraisal for Speech & Language Therapy in Practice – but that has been one outcome. I picked up a pack … Continue reading
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