Category Archives: Autism
In Giving Voice we are proud to be speech and language therapists
I have watched with admiration as the Giving Voice campaign has spread the message across the UK that speech and language therapy transforms lives. Having been active in both Speak Weeks (circa 1987 and 1990) and the rather oddly named … Continue reading
Posted in AAC, Aphasia, Autism, Conferences, Dysphagia, Resources, Service delivery, Speech and Language Therapy
Tagged aphasia, autism, dysphagia, Giving Voice, Jennie Marshall, Julie Carr, Lightwriter, Matrix Evidence, Pam Enderby, RCSLT, Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, Sophie Jankel, Speak Week, SpeakWatch, specific language impairment, speech and language therapy
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Penultimate issue of Speech & Language Therapy in Practice now out
The Autumn 11 issue of Speech & Language Therapy in Practice has been mailed today, so subscribers can expect it through their door very soon! Cover star Dan sustained a severe head injury in 2007, and Lindsay King describes how … Continue reading
Posted in AAC, Aphasia, Autism, Books, journals and articles, Community settings, CPD, Dysphagia, Ethics, Learning disability, Resources, Service delivery, Speech and Language Therapy
Tagged Alison Roberts, autism, Autumn 11, Cathy Sparkes, Diana James, goal negotiation, graphic symbols, Grow Words, Here's one I made earlier, Jennifer Reid, Journal Club, Karen Leadbitter, Laura Flynn, Lindsay King, Louise Greenstock, Lynsey Paterson, Melodic Intonation Therapy, Model of Change, Nicola Grove, NRDLS, observational studies, Paget Gorman Signed Speech, Plural Publishing, Prochaska and DiClemente, Sam Simpson, Speech and Language Therapy in Practice, Speechmark, Zannah Pemberton
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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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4 bursary places at No Mind Left Behind conference to benefit cash-strapped speech and language therapy departments
You're hearing it here first! In recognition of the vital part that speech and language therapists play in the field of learning difficulties, Mindroom is offering the profession 4 free places at the forthcoming major international conference No Mind Left Behind. The … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Conferences, CPD, Learning disability, Resources, Service delivery, Speech and language development, Speech and Language Therapy, Voluntary organisations
Tagged ADHD, autism, Carmela Miniscalco, early diagnosis, early onset, in-house training, learning difficulties, Mindroom, neurodevelopmental disorders, No Mind Left Behind, Sophie Dow, speech and language therapists, speech language pathologist, Sweden, training budgets, Virtual conference
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Therapy ideas – a collaborative web resource
While editing an article today, I went to check something online. I didn't find what I was looking for, but I did come across a really interesting blog and ideas-sharing website run by speech and language therapist Rhiannan Walton. Rhiannan's blog very … Continue reading
Contact a Family Directory lists information on 430 disabilities and health conditions
I still remember the first time I heard about autism, when a parent came to talk to our Guide Company over 30 years ago. As a new graduate, I read up on Neurofibromatosis, which affected one of my young clients. A few … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Books, journals and articles, CPD, Craniofacial, Deafness, Learning disability, Resources, Speech and language development, Voluntary organisations
Tagged 430 disabilities and health conditions, autism, CHARGE syndrome, Contact a Family, diagnosis, Directory, disabled children, Dravet Syndrome, Fragile X, Fragile X Society, Neurofibromatosis, speech and language therapists, UK support groups, Wolfram Syndrome
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Better Communication Research Programme needs input from practising therapists
What interventions do you offer children with speech, language and communication needs, and what outcomes are you looking for? The Better Communication Research Programme team is looking for speech and language therapists to respond to a survey about practice. The closing … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, CPD, Deafness, Phonetics / phonology, Professional standards, Service delivery, Speech and Language Therapy, Stammering
Tagged Bercow Review, Better Communication Research Programme, communication, database, effectiveness, efficiency, evidence, intervention, language, needs, outcomes, practice, speech, Sue Roulstone, survey, Systematic Review, Yvonne Wren
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‘Hello’ to the National Year of Communication
Tsars, supremos, working parties, interdepartmental committees, royal commissions – it's easy for 'Yes, Prime Minister' (Gielgud Theatre, London) to be cynical. While the playwrights have a point, I had just come from a Communication Trust reception at the House of Commons which … Continue reading
Posted in AAC, Autism, Conferences, Speech and language development, Stammering, Voluntary organisations
Tagged Anita Kerwin-Nye, Asperger's syndrome, autism, coaltion, Communication Champion, dyslexia, hello, House of Commons, Jean Gross, Mike Kennard, national year of communication, Robert Buckland, Sarah Teather, Signalong, specific language impairment, Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, speech language and communication needs, The Communication Trust
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