Category Archives: Conferences
Presenting research findings: Tales of the unexpected
A friend getting ready for her viva was given a great bit of advice: there will always be something unexpected which you can only prepare for by accepting it will happen. I was reminded of this following my first experience … Continue reading
The metaphor of ‘missing data’ in qualitative research
How does the metaphor of ‘missing data’ work for you in relation to qualitative research? Graham Crow tested this idea out with 12 of us (all PhD students) this week at a National Centre for Research Methods course. We discussed … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, CPD, Ethics, PhD, Research
Tagged missing data, PhD, Qualitative research
Qualitative health research in practice
Having spent many years editing ‘Speech & Language Therapy in Practice’ magazine, it’s not surprising that an event titled ‘Qualitative health research in practice’ had huge appeal. In placing the focus on exploring the many processes of doing qualitative research, … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, CPD, Critical realism, implementation science, PhD, Qualitative research, Research
Tagged ethics, PhD, Qualitative research, reflexivity, sociology
What can we do with applied qualitative health research?
The British Sociological Association has a new special interest group in applied qualitative health research. Yesterday I was in Newcastle for its inaugural symposium (on twitter as #AQHR). Over 60 researchers had gathered to explore the question, ‘What can we do with applied … Continue reading
The communication and interaction skills of speech and language therapists applied more widely to healthcare
As speech and language therapists we are highly attuned to interaction. We recognise the link between communication competence and how people feel about themselves. Many of our interventions encourage ‘significant others’ to make changes to their communication. This gives our … Continue reading
Posted in Aphasia, Conferences, CPD, Service delivery, Speech and Language Therapy, Stammering
Tagged aphasia, communication competence, conversation analysis, dementia, dysarthria, healthcare, impairment, interaction, Interaction Focused Analysis and Intervention, intervention, language delay, multidisciplinary, Non-Directive Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, participation, pedagogic, power, Ray Wilkinson, relational, research, significant others, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, speech and language therapist, SPPARC, stammer, Talking Mats, transformative, University of Stirling, Video Interaction Guidance
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‘New dimensions’ online report from the Child Language Seminar 2011
The final issue of Speech & Language Therapy in Practice has been signed off for printing, so will be mailed out to subscribers the week beginning 5 December. Meantime, you can access a new, free, online-only article written to accompany … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, CPD, Speech and language development, Speech and Language Therapy
Tagged Child Language Seminar, CLS, Helen Stringer, James Law, Liz Pena, Maggie Snowling, New dimensions, researchers, Sheena Reilly, Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, Sue Roulstone, therapists
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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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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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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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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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