Category Archives: Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy using Skype – research update
Reader Rebecca Matthews has sent me her annual newsletter, which includes a report on progress with her PhD research into delivering therapy to children over the internet via Skype. Rebecca was motivated to investigate service delivery by videoconferencing to save fuel and make the most of clinical time … Continue reading
Editor apologies for using wrong version of Pulse / Frontline advert
Much as I enjoy editing Speech & Language Therapy in Practice and seeing a new issue come out, there is always a horrible moment as I wait to find out what mistakes have made their way into print. A painstaking … Continue reading
Holography as phonetics teaching resource
In the Winter 09 issue of Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, we report on the development of a student teaching resource which could become a useful tool for speech and language therapists. Pip Cornelius, a lecturer in phonetics and … Continue reading
Posted in Craniofacial, Head & Neck, Phonetics / phonology, Speech and Language Therapy
Tagged holography, phonetics, phonology
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How to run peer-led conversation groups
The communication disability network Connect will shortly be releasing a new toolkit and training package for speech and language therapists who want to run conversation groups led by people with aphasia. This is the latest step in the national charity's drive to involve people … Continue reading
CPD courses for speech and language therapists
The CLaSS unit at University College London has added new titles to its range of continuing professional development courses for speech and language therapists. Among them is a two level course on supervision with Sam Simpson and Cathy Sparkes of intandem called 'Are … Continue reading
Faces for Tomorrow half marathon
Regular contributor to Speech & Language Therapy in Practice Paula Leslie is running a half marathon to raise funds for a small charity with a big goal of providing medical and surgical services to children around the world with facial deformities. … Continue reading
Listen to Stuttering Stan as he Takes a Stand
Artie Knapp tells me that his children's book 'Stuttering Stan Takes a Stand' is now available as a free audio book. The book was reviewed positively in the Winter 09 issue of Speech & Language Therapy in Practice by Sandra … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Books, journals and articles, Speech and Language Therapy, Stammering
Tagged autism, stammering, stuttering
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Kenyan laryngectomee workshop appeal
Speech & Language Therapy in Practice member Emma Shah has forwarded an appeal for funds from the Kenya Association of Laryngectomees to enable a unique residential workshop to take place in November/December. The organisation is looking for kes.220,000 (just under … Continue reading
Posted in Head & Neck, Overseas, Speech and Language Therapy, Voluntary organisations
Tagged Kenya, laryngectomee, laryngectomy
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Online communication community
I recently heard about an ambitious online venture called icommunicate.This global online community provides free information and resources around communication skills, written by speech and language therapists / pathologists. As well as sharing within the profession, the site aims to help clients, parents, teachers and … Continue reading
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