What assessments do I use if I suspect CAS?
As a paediatric speech pathologist, I help children with speech sound disorders. Occasionally, I may suspect a client has Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). At TalkHQ, we have a three-part, in-depth assessment process so we can use clinical reasoning to drive our treatment management. I wanted to ensure I was delivering evidence-based practice when assessing […]
What is a Single Strategy Session?
What is a Single Strategy Session? (or SSS for short as it is a bit of a mouthful!) The single strategy session is one of our many initiatives to help kids access speech pathology sooner. We know waiting lists are frustrating for parents. We also know that early intervention is important. This is why we […]
5 Secret (or not so secret) Ways to Get Lots of Productions in Therapy
As a paediatric speech pathologist, I need to make them repeat the particular sounds many times. Finding fun ways to do this in your sessions can sometimes be tricky. We know that every child is so different and each child is going to respond differently and be motivated by different games and activities. This blog […]
Speech Pathology and the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been an amazing advancement in supporting Australians with disability. As speech pathologists, we love that it has helped increase access to speech pathology for many families. We also love the focus on early intervention. Parents now understand the importance of seeking help for their children at an earlier […]
Best PD for early career speech pathologists?
Early career speech pathologists likely want to attend as many professional development (PD) courses as you can. Once working, you find that there is not enough time or budget to complete all of the PDs you want to feel super confident across all areas of the job. This can lead people down one path or […]
