Why is burnout so common in speech pathology?

We hear all the time about speech pathologists burning out. It makes me wonder why is burnout so common in speech pathology? Then I clicked! So many speech pathologists are so high-achieving! Are you a speech pathology business owner AND a Type 1 personality? Maybe you enjoy intense planning and have exacting standards, or maybe […]

Hanen program – 5 things you need to know

As a speech pathology student, or early career clinician, you’re likely to hear about the Hanen program – and chances are it won’t be your last encounter with this amazing professional development. To make sure you get off on the right foot, here’s five things every SLP should know about The Hanen Program: an invaluable […]

Applying for a Medicare provider number

If you are hiring speech pathologists for your private practice or you want to start your own private practice pathology in Australia, there are some important things you should know about getting a Medicare provider number! It’s not an instantaneous process – so it pays to do your research and make sure that all of […]

Speech Pathologists in Brisbane

Are you looking for a qualified, experienced speech pathologist in Brisbane to help your child improve their communication skills? Look no further! Our TalkHQ speech pathologists are passionate about helping children reach their full potential by unlocking the power of language. TalkHQ was established in 2012 and is excited to help Brisbane families needing speech […]

How To Raise Concerns With Your Boss

Want to know how to raise concerns with your boss, but you avoid it out of fear? Do you feel resentment building but you simply don’t want to upset people? Lots of people avoid raising concerns with their boss for fear of burning bridges. Raising concerns with your boss can be tricky, but it’s not […]

My child hates reading – What can I do?

Some parents report that their child hates reading. It can really upset parents because they know the importance of reading.  Parents want to foster a love of reading so their child can enjoy all that reading has to offer, such as building vocabulary and knowledge about how books work! If your child hates reading stories […]

When are you ready to hire a new team member?

Hiring a new team member is a big decision. You want to ensure you’re ready for the commitment before taking the plunge. But how do you know when you’re ready? Here are five questions to ask yourself BEFORE you start looking for an additional speech pathologist to join your team. How many clients will they […]

6 Therapy Games That Support Joint Attention

I think you’ll agree that establishing joint attention is vital for developing children’s social communication and cognitive skills. In neurotypical children, joint attention skills start to develop soon after birth. At 18 months of age, toddlers are usually competent at gaining and maintaining joint attention from adults and peers. Without joint attention skills, it could […]

How do I do therapy for reading and spelling difficulties?

Speech pathologists and speech pathology students may be asked to provide therapy for reading and spelling difficulties. It can be tricky to know where to start, but fortunately, there are some steps that you can follow in order to get started. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the key things that you […]

My client has so many goals – where do I start?

Speech pathologists are generally caring, empathetic people; we just want to help with everything! One of the biggest conundrums we face is when our clients have so many goals we need to decide where to start therapy! Early in my career, I tried to include too many goals in my therapy sessions.  As a result, […]