In this week’s episode, we recognise the inaugural International Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Day 2025 coming up this Friday on 4 April 2025. Kym, Speech Pathology Australia’s Senior Advisor- Aged Care, speaks with Scott Cooper a dementia advocate living with PPA, and his speech pathologist Dr Penelope Monroe from FRONTIER's PPA Communication ... Show More
Nov 19
Leading with purpose: Reflections on governance & service S7E42
With Board nominations opening on 28 November, in this week’s episode SPA President, Kathryn McKinley, is interviewed by Early Career Reference Group member, Sarah Cathro. They discuss governance, service, how the Board provides leadership, and how speech pathologists at every ca ... Show More
29m 27s
Nov 5
Making job transitions that work for you S7E40
In this week’s episode, SPA Early Career Reference Group member, Georgia Poupoulis, and Nathan Cornish-Raley speak with Chris Antartis of Rebel Recruitment and Polly McCarthy from Village Therapy. They discuss how new grads and experienced speech pathologists can find the right j ... Show More
51m 43s
Dec 2024
All Things Cluttering with Dr. Kathleen Scaler Scott
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Kathleen Scaler Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss all things cluttering. In this episode, Dr. Scaler Scott provides an updated overview of cluttering, including how we define and dia ... Show More
54m 27s
Sep 2023
173: The One About Gestalt Language Processing
<p>In this episode, I am joined by Farwa Husain, an experienced bilingual speech language pathologist and private practice owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy located in Raritan, New Jersey. Farwa is currently serving as President of Morris County Speech and Hearing Association (M ... Show More
20m 27s
Mar 2025
Simplified Speech #215 – Indiana’s operation
In this episode, you’ll hear Andrew and Indiana talk about Indiana’s recent surgery and recovery. They use real-life English to discuss medical vocabulary, including words like “cartilage” and “labrum,” and explain how to describe pain and injuries. Indiana shares her experience ... Show More
38m 35s
Apr 2025
Improving Pronunciation and Building Confidence with Speech-Language Pathologist Lenora Edwards
🚀 Episode Summary:In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined by Lenora Edwards, a board-certified speech-language pathologist from Better Speech, to explore language development, pronunciation, and the confidence side of communication.Lenora breaks down the di ... Show More
25m 44s
Jul 2023
Episode 39: Unpacking Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in ELT with Laura Patsko
In this final episode of the third season of What You Say in English, I had the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Laura Patsko, a language and communication specialist with a focus on English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). We delved into complex concepts s ... Show More
49m 41s
Nov 12
353 | Selective Mutism and CCPT: Trusting the Process
In this episode, I respond to Erin's question about working with a selectively mute child. I explain that selective mutism isn't a separate diagnosis—it's rooted in paralyzing anxiety. Once we understand that, we can approach it with CCPT through safety, trust, and pacing. I shar ... Show More
12m 53s
Oct 16
346 | What to Do When the Child Dictates the Session and Controls the Dialogue
In this episode, I respond to a question from Lungile, a clinician in South Africa working with a 9-year-old girl who engages in highly directive role play—assigning roles, limiting dialogue, and scripting the session. When sessions become this structured, how do we remain faithf ... Show More
9m 46s