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People with aphasia can have problems understanding or using numbers in everyday life - known as functional numeracy difficulties. However, testing this is hard because there are limited published assessments for functional numeracy difficulties for people with aphasia. This study aimed to explore, validate and pilot a wide-ranging, aphasia-friendly functional numeracy assessment to investigate how functional numeracy is impacted by aphasia severity and time pressure demands, and to explore predictors of PWA's functional numeracy. The paper is: Which blueberries are better value? The development and validation of the functional numeracy assessment for adults with aphasia ' https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12867 Kerri Ichikowitz , Carolyn Bruce , Vanessa Meitanis , Kelly Cheung , Yekyung Kim , Esther Talbourdet , Caroline Newton First published: 13 March 2023 This paper was awarded the IJLCD student prize. Resources: If you would like access to the online version of the Functional Numeracy Assessment, please contact the study authors. The intervention study: Newton, C., Meitanis, V., Bruce, C., & Donlan, C. (2025). Evaluation of the SWAN game-based approach to re-building numeracy skills in aphasia: Feasibility and preliminary findings. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/f7d39_v1 The survey of SLTs: Newton, C., Brancamp, D., & Brancamp, T. (2025). The rehabilitation of numerical processing and calculation in aphasia: An international survey of speech-language pathologists. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/g63j9_v1 Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News March 2025: impact of NHSE closing; curriculum and assessment review; campaigns and more 5:46

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The March news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn. Potential impact of the scrapping of NHS England. Primary Progressive Aphasia event in Parliament and awareness today 4 April. https://www.rcslt.org/news/parliamentary-event-to-shine-a-light-on-primary-progressive-aphasia/ Hopes for the Spring statement. Curriculum and assessment review published their interim findings. See more: https://www.rcslt.org/news/response-to-curriculum-and-assessment-reviews-interim-findings/ Education select on SEND and white paper. Scottish rights report. Voicebox competition in Scotland – send in your joke by 1 April https://www.rcslt.org/scotland/voicebox/ This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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ILJCD: Barriers and Facilitators to Communication Partner Training 30:02

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How can we best implement communication partner training with familiar partners of people with aphasia? In this International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders paper the authors set out to: (1) determine the perceived and/or observed barriers and facilitators to implementing CPT with familiar partners of adults with aphasia; (2) to map extracted barriers and facilitators to a common theoretical framework; (3) to synthesise extracted barriers and facilitators; and (4) to identify potential implementation strategies to address the most frequently identified barriers and facilitators. Authors Kirstine Shrubsole , Emma Power , Marie-Christine Hallé were awarded the IJLCD 2023 Editors' prize for this paper. The paper is: Communication partner training with familiar partners of people with aphasia: A systematic review and synthesis of barriers and facilitators to implementation Kirstine Shrubsole , Emma Power , Marie-Christine Hallé Examples of free, brief online training programs (less than 2 hours) Aphasia Institute Community Hub: Introduction to SCA™ eLearning Module, The Aphasia Institute, Canada https://www.aphasia.ca/health-care-providers/education-training/self-directed-elearning/ An aphasia-focused, 40 minute module centred on Supported Communication principles. interact-ABI-lity, University of Sydney and University of Technology, Australia https://abi-communication-lab.sydney.edu.au/courses/interact-abi-lity/ An acquired brain injury focused module (Stroke, Traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions) covering cognitive communication difficulties, aphasia, dysarthria and alternative and augmentative communication. For the article referring to online versus face-to-face here is the IJLCD article reference. Power, E., Falkenberg, K., Barnes, S., Elbourn, E., Attard, M., & Togher, L. (2020). A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing online versus face-to-face delivery of an aphasia communication partner training program for student healthcare professionals. International journal of language & communication disorders , 55 (6), 852–866. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12556 First published: 23 November 2022 Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News February 2025: waiting lists grow; key events in Scotland; Speech and language therapy issues across the UK 9:23

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The February news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn. Published 27 February 2025. We look at recent concerning news about growing waiting lists in adult community speech and language therapy in England, and also see how waiting lists compare across the UK. See statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGBH1T1IdnW/ Derek gives an update on key topics keeping his team busy right now and we have a look at closer look at things happening in Scotland. This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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What's happening at the juxtaposition of AI and speech & language therapy? 25:53

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Welcome to the fourth episode in our RCSLT AI series. In this episode we chat with Dr Richard Cave, Project Manager SLT at MND Association and Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, about his work in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Richard has backgrounds in both computing and speech and language therapy and he brings these together in his work with voice banking and AI, working with Goggle, MNDA and most recently in his PhD research at UCL. We cover: Richard's journey with AI and speech and language therapy. What are the opportunities with AI? What are the things to be cautious about? How can we ensure people are not left out. Why speech and language therapists need to be in this space. Interviewees: Dr Richard Cave, Project Manager SLT at MND Association and Consultant Speech and Language Therapist. Resources: Centre for Digital Language Inclusion: https://www.cdl-inclusion.com/ RCSLT Artificial Intelligence resources: https://www.rcslt.org/members/delivering-quality-services/artificial-intelligence-resources/ Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT news Jan 2025: 80th anniversary; Senedd event; Westminster debate; VoiceBox comp & more 10:36

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The January news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Cara McDonagh, Director of Communications and Engagement and Pippa Cotterill, Head of Wales for the RCSLT. Published 24 January 2025. It's the RCSLT's 80th anniversary! In this podcast our guests tell you all about a launch of the birthday year which was held in the Welsh Senedd and also how you can get involved in the celebrations. www.rcslt.org/news/celebrating-t…he-rcslt-turns-80 https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-launch-report-at-senedd-event/ In other news: The VoiceBox 2025 competition launched on 'Blue Monday'. It's now open for primary aged children across Scotland to share their best joke: www.rcslt.org/news/voicebox-2025…nd-on-blue-monday/ We are thrilled to say that the Invest in SLT petition tabled by Mikey Akers will be debated in Parliament on Monday 27 January: www.rcslt.org/news/invest-in-slt…ted-in-parliament/ The Welsh Conservatives led a debate on speech and language therapy in the Senedd: https://www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip/1f043949-cb18-427c-b794-151b1044adc3?inPoint=03:45:32&outPoint=04:37:08 This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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How is AI being used to support people with aphasia - a language disorder which affects a person's ability to speak and understand? 28:21

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In this, the third of our conversations around AI in speech and language therapy, we look at AI as a tool for people who have aphasia - a language disorder that affects a person's ability to speak and understand. Caitlin Longman, Accessibility Lead at the Stroke Association tells us about her work with people with aphasia and we hear from some of them about how they are using AI and also what are their concerns. Dr Abi Roper, an academic speech and language therapist and self-confessed 'techy' tells us about her research into AI to support aphasia. Interviewees: Caitlin Longman, Accessibility Lead at the Stroke Association, guest lecturer at Strathclyde University. Abi Roper, Speech and Language Therapy research fellow at City University and Joint chair of the Computers in Therapy CEN. Resources: For RCSLT Members only: Artificial Intelligence resources: www.rcslt.org/members/delivering…ligence-resources/ Integrating Generative AI in speech and language therapy: a practical guide www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/lessons/ai-in-slt/ Open access: Computers in Therapy CEN (‘CITCEN’) citcen.org/ Co-Pilot copilot.microsoft.com/ ChatGPT chatgpt.com/ Image gen Free AI Image Generator - Image Creator in Bing Factsheets from AbilityNet about AI abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/what-…-how-do-i-use-it Free webinar from AbilityNet about how AI can help disabled people abilitynet.org.uk/webinars/how-can…-disabled-people Webinar series from the Health Foundation about AI and the NHS (exploring priorities and anticipating the future) www.health.org.uk/about-the-health…re-of-healthcare A guide from the NHS Confederation on AI: "AI in healthcare: navigating the noise". www.nhsconfed.org/publications/ai-healthcare Blog from NHS England ‘How artificial intelligence is helping to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients’. www.england.nhs.uk/blog/how-artifi…troke-patients/ Research: AI technologies in therapy - experiences and perceptions of SLPs Suh, H., Dangol, A., Meadan, H., Miller, C. A., & Kientz, J. A. (2024, June). Opportunities and challenges for AI-based support for speech-language pathologists. In Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Symposium on Human-Computer Interac Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT news Dec 2024: review of 2024; campaigns and how to get involved; news from around the UK 8:01

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The December news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Dated 16 December 2024. Derek reflects back on 2024, looking at some of the big changes. Campaigns and how to get involved. Including Mikey Ackers' petition to Parliament which will be debated in the House of Commons on 27 January. What's happening around the nations of the UK. Useful links: Inclusive Communication in Parliament coalition: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-joins-inclusive-parliament-coalition/ Campaign on Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/campaign-to-improve-care-for-people-living-with-primary-progressive-aphasia-ppa-launched/ Mikey's Wish petition https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-thanks-signatories-of-mikey-akers-invest-in-slt-petition/ This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. It was produced and edited by freelance producer, Jacques Strauss. Release date: 16 December 2024 Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 26:33

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What is the role of AI in AAC (Augmentative and alternative communication)? In this episode Professor Annalu Waller, Professor of Human Communication Technologies at the University of Dundee and Alan McGregor, ex UK team paralympic swimmer and honorary researcher at the University of Dundee take us through what it can do now and developments they'd like to see. We cover: What is AI's role in AAC? How can we use generative AAC to expand on communication? What are some of the ethical considerations? What Annalu and Alan would like to see in the future. Interviewees: Professor Annalu Waller, Professor of Human Communication Technologies at the University of Dundee and lead for the Augmentative and Alternate Communication Research Group at the university. Alan McGregor, ex UK team paralympic swimmer, part of the Straight Talking Group – and honorary researcher at the University of Dundee. During the conversation Alan is supported by his assistant, Cindy Macfarlane. Resources: Here are some links which relate to AI and AAC: https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-augmentative-and-alternative https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/telling-tales-unlocking-the-potential-of-aac-technologies https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/blending-human-and-artificial-intelligence-to-support-autistic-ch https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/personal-storytelling-using-natural-language-generation-for-child https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/evaluating-the-standup-pun-generating-software-with-children-with Groups: Dundee Accessibility and Assistive Technology Research Group: https://aac.dundee.ac.uk/ Straight Talking Group: https://aac.dundee.ac.uk/stg/ Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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Using Generative AI in speech and language therapy: one therapist's journey from sceptic to advocate 32:53

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In this, the first of our conversations around AI in speech and language therapy, we chat with Rachel Barton, speech and language therapist about her journey from AI sceptic to AI advocate. Rachel shares what she has learned and offers ideas on how others might approach AI in their work. Rachel also advises on areas of caution and talks about her pledge for responsible generative AI use in speech and language therapy. Interviewee: Rachel Barton, independent speech and language therapist and Professional Supervisor, Chatterbox Sussex Speech and Language Therapy Ltd Resources: Henrik Kniberg “Generative AI in a Nutshell - how to survive and thrive in the age of AI” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IK3DFHRFfw Ethan Mollick “Co-Intelligence – Living and Working with AI” (2024) Penguin https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/460207/co-intelligence-by-mollick-ethan/9780753560778 Jordan Wilson’s daily livestream, podcast and newsletter https://www.youreverydayai.com/about-everyday-ai-podcast/ https://www.chatterboxsussex.com/blog - this has a more in-depth blog on the SERVE prompt framework as well as other blogs on WordMango, Bias, how AI might help with waiting times and the responsible AI pledge. https://www.chatterboxsussex.com/aiworkshops - more information about Rachel's AI journey and work, with a link to suggested further learning materials including podcasts, videos, websites and research articles For RCSLT Members only: Artificial Intelligence resources: https://www.rcslt.org/members/delivering-quality-services/artificial-intelligence-resources/ Integrating Generative AI in speech and language therapy: a practical guide https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/lessons/ai-in-slt/ The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT November News Podcast - Irma Donaldson 18:37

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The November news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, guest starring new chair Irma Donaldson. Irma talks about what motivates her and her journey to being the chair. She describes her vision for the profession and also some of the big challenges it faces. Derek gives an update on key things which are happening right now including: - Covid Inquiry in Scotland - Mental Health Bill in England - Northern Ireland RCSLT member event attended by two ministers - Curriculum review Vicky called for examples of ways to reduce waiting lists for children and young people’s services. If you have examples for ways to reduce waiting lists for children and young people's services, or improve the waiting experience, please get in touch with Izzy Pompova ( izzy.pompova@rcslt.org ) or submit directly here: forms.office.com/pages/responsepa…u&route=shorturl Resources: The “snowy white peaks” of the NHS: a survey of discrimination in governance and leadership and the potential impact on patient care in London and England. R. Kline, 2014 www.mdx.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_…of-the-NHS.pdf.pdf Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Vicky Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. It was produced and edited by freelance producer, Jacques Strauss. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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Do speech and language therapists have a role in literacy? 36:52

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A group of speech and language therapists (SLTs) tell us why they believe the answer is yes. We hear about a survey of SLTs in the UK on their views of this question and find out about attitudes in Germany, Australia and wider. Interviewees: Carol Moxam, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle University & Director of The Children’s Speech & Language Clinic Claire D’Urban-Jackson, Dually qualified SLT with a postgraduate certificate (Level 7) in Language Literacies & Dyslexia, Knowl Hill School Prof. Pamela Snow, Prof. of Cognitive Psychology, La Trobe University Sarah-Maria Thumbeck, SLT in a rehabilitation center, research at Uni Erfurt (PhD project on looking at text level reading comprehension in persons with aphasia) Resources: • Stephenson, C., Serry, T.A. & Snow, P.C. (2023). Teachers’ perspectives of the role & scope of practice of speech-language pathologists working to support literacy in the early years of school. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2023.2250934%20 , Published online 2023. • Stephenson, C., Serry, T.A. & Snow, P.C. (2023). Australian speech-language pathologists’ self-rated confidence, knowledge & skill on constructs essential to practising in literacy with children & adolescents. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, Published online April 28, 2023. doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2023.2202839 • McLean E., Snow, P. & Serry, T. (2021). Dual-qualified teachers and speech-language therapists reflect on preparation and practice in school-based language and literacy. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 37(3), 249-263. doi.org/10.1177/0265659021995543 • Snow, P.C. (2016). Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture: Language is literacy is language. Positioning Speech Language Pathology in education policy, practice, paradigms, & polemics. International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 18(3), 216-228. DOI: doi.org/10.3109/17549507.2015.1112837 . • pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2019/01/why-d…ologists.html Literacy for everyday life: • Rosebrock, C. (2012). Was ist Lesekompetenz, und wie kann sie gefördert werden? [Online-Plattform für Literalität]. Leseforum.ch. www.leseforum.ch/myUploadData/fil…_3_Rosebrock.pdf • Rosebrock, C., & Nix, D. (2020). Grundlagen der Lesedidaktik und der systematischen schulischen Leseförderung (9., aktualisierte Neuauflage). Schneider Verlag Hohengehren GmbH. • Snow, C. E. (2002). Reading for understanding: Toward an R&D program in reading comprehension (Science & Technology Policy Institute (Rand Corporation), Hrsg.). Rand. Aphasia: • Parr, S. (1995). Everyday reading & writing in aphasia: Role change & the influence of pre-morbid literacy practice. Aphasiology, 9(3), Article 3. doi.org/10.1080/026 Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT October news: fifth year of podcasts; campaigns, and round up from around the UK 10:35

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In October's news: - It's five years since we launched podcasts at RCSLT. We take a look back at what's changed and stayed the same since then. - RCSLT annual awards. - Campaign to improve care for people living with Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/campaign-to-improve-care-for-people-living-with-primary-progressive-aphasia-ppa-launched/ - DLD Vision turns one: https://www.rcslt.org/news/dld-vision-turns-one/ - AHPs Day 2024: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-marks-ahps-day-2024/ - Homelessness statement: https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-homelessness-and-speech-language-and-communication-policy-statement-launched/ - A round up of what's happening around the four nations of the UK including: - Darzi review: www.rcslt.org/news/lord-darzis-n…ommunity-services/ - Phonics in Wales - RCSLT Connect event coming up in Northern Ireland. - National Care Service in Scotland. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. It was produced and edited by freelance producer, Jacques Strauss. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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IJLCD: Collaborative working with parents to support children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 26:45

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How do speech and language therapists collaborate effectively with parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? Firstly, speech and language therapists need to understand, 'What are their needs?' In this podcast we talk with lead researcher Inge Klatte, of the Research Center for Healthy and Sustainable Living, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, and one of the parents involved in this study, Astrid van Gessel, who has two children with DLD and also works at a special needs school. The paper is: Collaborative working in speech and language therapy for children with DLD—What are parents’ needs? ’ Inge S. Klatte , Manon Bloemen , Annemieke de Groot , Tina C. Mantel , Marjolijn Ketelaar , Ellen Gerrits First published: 16 September 2023 Useful resources: The following papers are open access. Network Collaboration for Communication: Collaboration for Communication Network | Collaboration for Communication Network | Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk) Link to the paper ‘Collaborative working in speech and language therapy for children with DLD—What are parents’ needs?’: Collaborative working in speech and language therapy for children with DLD—What are parents’ needs? - Klatte - 2024 - International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders - Wiley Online Library Link to the systematic review I mention in the podcast: Collaboration: How does it work according to therapists and parents of young children? A systematic review - Klatte - 2024 - Child: Care, Health and Development - Wiley Online Library Also see RCSLT's Developmental Language Disorder overview: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/clinical-information/developmental-language-disorder/ NOTES: For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods’ collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website’. The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News Sept 2024: Dysphagia event; Darzi review; Covid 19 Inquiry; news from across the UK 13:03

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In Septembers news: - Dysphagia dining event www.rcslt.org/news/people-with-d…dining-experience/ - SLT voices - a new section on the website to showcase views from the world of speech and language therapy www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-launche…lt-voices-section/ - 80th anniversary next year www.rcslt.org/about-us/the-rcslt-at-80/ - Connect England event for members: www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-connect-england-2024/ - Voices of the future careers event www.rcslt.org/events/voices-of-t…-language-therapy/ - RCSLT student to newly qualified event www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-stude…learning-day-2024/ - Influencing in Westminster and mentions of speech and language therapy in maiden speeches in Parliament. - Darzi review www.rcslt.org/news/lord-darzis-n…ommunity-services/ - Evidence given at Covid 19 Inquiry www.rcslt.org/news/evidence-give…-covid-19-inquiry/ - Meeting new Welsh ministers and meetings in Northern Ireland - Scottish budget and health cuts Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Cara McDonagh, Director of Engagement and Communications. Release date: 20 September 2024 Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News Aug 2024: influencing to Parliament; EDI; launch of Buddy Chat; Government in Wales 7:47

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In August's news: - Influencing into the new government in Parliament. - Update on RCSLT's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work and plans. See also reponse to the riots across the UK: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…ots-across-the-uk/ - Launch of Buddy Chat course in Northern Ireland. This is for children to learn to communicate with others who have communication issues - and is facilitated by teachers. - Changes in Welsh government. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News July 2024: General election, Senedd reports, Scottish Covid Inquiry 11:03

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In July's news: - Impact of the results of the General Election and how you can get involved. - Communication Access free training www.communication-access.co.uk/ - Lee Silvermann Voice Technique media coverage www.rcslt.org/news/new-study-com…e-with-parkinsons/ - King's Speech - Senedd reports on the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs legislation and curriculum reform and access for disabled children in Wales to education and childcare www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respond…ng-senedd-reports/ - Scottish Covid Inquiry Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Peter Just, Head of External Affairs and Influencing. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News June 2024 9:13

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In June's news: - The UK General Election - Get involved in e-action: www.rcslt.org/policy-and-influen…on-2024/#section-4 - Communication Access free training communication-access.co.uk/ - Results of the Voicebox joke telling competition www.rcslt.org/news/east-lothian-…cebox-competition/ - New permanent National Speech, Language and Communication Co-ordinator within Welsh Government www.rcslt.org/news/new-permanent…-welsh-government/ Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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Often, when we're working with kids with DLD, we assume that we need to be working on simple sentences or very basic vocabulary, but should we be aiming for more? Can we support children with DLD to learn to use grammar and vocabulary in ways that are functional for their life, such as their everyday communication or their school curriculum? The paper is: Teaching little kids big sentences: A randomized controlled trial showing that children with DLD respond to complex syntax intervention embedded within the context of preschool/kindergarten science instruction Amanda J. Owen Van Horne , Maura Curran , Susan Wagner Cook , Renée Cole , Karla K. McGregor First published: 02 May 2023 Useful resources: We Have to Talk About Something: Why NOT Talk About the Curriculum? A Guide to Embedding Language Interventions in Curricular Content Two papers on tricking yourself into using complement clauses: Preparing Student Clinicians to Provide Recast Therapy on Complement Clauses: A Training Program Can vocabulary lessons increase the amount of complex syntax produced by head start teachers? A pilot study Recast Therapy for Treating Syntax in Bilingual Children With Developmental Language Disorder: A Feasibility and Early Efficacy Study Examining the Role of Language of Intervention on Outcomes Anny Castilla-Earls and Amanda Owen Van Hornes Two earlier papers on embedding instruction in science learning: The Challenge of Rich Vocabulary Instruction for Children With Developmental Language Disorder Use of Recast Intervention to Teach Causal Adverbials to Young Children With Developmental Language Disorder Within a Science Curriculum: A Single Case Design Study A free grammar guide by Amanda Owen Van Horne and Susan Ebbels: https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/the-grammar-guide-you-never-knew-you-always-wanted Shape coding: https://shapecoding.com/ Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News May 2024: Focus on Scotland, plus news from around the UK 12:47

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In May's news: - VoiceBox joke telling competition in Scotland www.rcslt.org/scotland/voicebox-2024/ - Cuts to children's speech and language therapy in Aberdeen. - Working together with decision makers in Scotland to influence on future budgets. - CEO visit to Northern Ireland and update on situation there; cancer, prisons, budget challenges; SEN provision in the Assembly. - Wales: new student places; meetings with new ministers; ALN funding and First Minister Question. - Kessler report www.rcslt.org/news/new-report-on…-and-young-people/ , media interest in children's waits; SEND delays; NHS budget shortfall of 5 billion; Neonatal CEN evidence to Lords on pre-term birth. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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The links between AHP research engagement and positive care 29:43

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What value is there in allied health professional research? To consider this question Sophie Chalmers, Hazel Roddam and fellow researchers conducted a systematic review, which explored the value of research engagement specifically by AHPs, and also considered mechanisms which might connect research engagement with healthcare performance. In this podcast Sophie and Hazel discuss their research and its implications. We cover: What is this new research and why it is important? What does it mean for allied health professionals? What does it mean for their organisations? How do AHPs develop their research skills? The launch of the multi professional research capabilities framework. Interviewees: Sophie Chalmers, Speech and Language Therapist & NIHR ARC-GM pre-doctoral fellow Dr Hazel Roddam, FRCSLT, HEE's Lead for the AHP Research & Innovation Strategy for England 2022 Resources: 1. Link to paper being discussed The value of allied health professional research engagement on healthcare performance: a systematic review S. Chalmers , J. Hill , L. Connell , S. Ackerley , A. Kulkarni & H. Roddam , BMC Health Services Research , volume 23, Article number: 766 (2023) https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-023-09555-9 2. Link to bitesize resources from this paper: Infographic: https://twitter.com/SChalmersSLT/status/1687172202553102336/photo/1 AHPs2mintalks video: https://x.com/SChalmersSLT/status/1684863198434844673?s=20 3. NIHR research capacity building funding streams Information resource for all AHPs https://cahpr.csp.org.uk/news/2024-03-12-new-nihr-research-training-development-career-awards 4. NHS England Multi professional research capabilities framework launched February 2024 https://advanced-practice.hee.nhs.uk/research-framework-launched/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo 5. Related paper ‘It depends’: what 86 systematic reviews tell us about what strategies to use to support the use of research in clinical practice Annette Boaz, Juan Baeza, Alec Fraser & Erik Persson Implementation Science volume 19, Article number: 15 (2024) Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News April 2024: member survey; Pride; Greener AHPs; Petitions and more 12:05

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In April's news: - The RCSLT Member survey is open now for members to have their say: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-member-survey-2024/ - There are RCSLT board and committee vacancies open now, including lay positions: www.rcslt.org/news/trustee-and-c…ee-vacancies-2024/ - RCSLT will be at Birmingham Pride in with partnership with the SLT Pride Network. Participating in Birmingham Pride is an opportunity for celebration and joy, as well as an important platform to voice the inequalities that still exist for the LGBTQIA+ community. www.rcslt.org/news/join-the-rcsl…ide-in-birmingham/ - The third in a series of webinars about the Professional development framework is taking place on Thursday 25 April. - Watch out for news on our upcoming RCSLT Connect events which will be around the UK. - Hear about the National Audit Office report on the NHS Workforce plan: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-welcome…hs-workforce-plan/ - RCSLT's response to separate nursing pay scale consultation www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-respons…cale-consultation/ - Waiting lists in Northern Ireland and media exposure there - Parliamentary petitions: Increase investment in speech and language therapy: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657935 Review how to make Parliamentary debates inclusive of communication difference: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/658364 Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Cara McDonagh, Director of Engagement and Communications at the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News March 2024: Budget; autism in work; events in Senedd & Scottish Parliament 8:59

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In March's news: - Response to the Budget - Vacancies in speech and language therapy survey - Nurses' pay scale response - Buckland review of autism employment https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-response-to-the-buckland-review-of-autism-employment/ - Scottish Parliament committee evidence - Ramadan guidance https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RCSLT_Ramadan_Guidance_FINAL.pdf - #InvestInSLT petition reaches 10,000 signatures: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/657935 - Swallow Awareness Day event in the Senedd Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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New RCSLT guidance to help you support LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplace 30:16

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How can you support LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplace? In this podcast we speak with two of the authors of new guidance that deals with just that question. We cover: - An introduction to the guidance, and supporting tools. - Why it matters. - Why it is everyone's business, even if you do not identify as LGBTQIA+. - How to use it as individuals or in teams. - Understanding intersectionality. Interviewees: Kate Boot, Clinical Locality Lead (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Hampshire), Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner Jessica Davies, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Acute Medicine Team Lead, St Helier Hospital ,Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Resources: Guidance on supporting LGBTQIA+ colleagues in the workplace: a guide for all: https://www.rcslt.org/learning/diversity-inclusion-and-anti-racism/supporting-lgbtqia-colleagues-in-the-workplace-a-guide-for-all/ The interview was produced by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News February 2024: power sharing in N.Ireland; general election; cuts in Scotland; Swallowing awareness day in Wales 9:15

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In February's news: - RCSLT joins organisations from around Europe to declare a commitment to support children who face language challenges. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-joins-the-historic-launch-of-atlas-think-first-manifesto-at-the-house-of-lords/ - What the return to power sharing in Northern Ireland means for speech and language therapy: https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-ni-welcomes-assembly-motion/ - Local council cuts in Scotland. - Wales to go big on Swallowing Awareness Day and update on youth justice summit. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-wales-plays-key-role-in-welsh-government-summit-on-youth-justice/ - Latest campaigning for the general election. https://www.rcslt.org/news/call-to-party-leaders-letstalkcommunication/ - Tell us about your vacancy situation in our latest vacnacies survey: https://www.rcslt.org/policy-and-influencing/uk-wide/vacancy-survey/ - and much more. This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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IJLCD - Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting list 31:02

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What happens to children on a waiting list when they aren't receiving treatment? How many continue to need intervention and how many improve spontaneously? It's difficult to research because it's too hard to collect this data ethically and also without impacting the subjects and therefore potentially changing the results. Nevertheless, occasional opportunities arise for reviewing data from waiting lists. In this podcast we chat with Elizabeth and Sue about their research into an ethnically diverse community paediatric speech and language therapy service waiting list in the UK, where levels of social disadvantage are high. The paper is: Outcomes from a community speech and language therapy service treatment waiting list: The natural history of 525 children with identified speech and language needs https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.12877 Elizabeth Hesketh, Paul White, Doug Simkiss & Sue Roulstone First Published: 15 May 2023 Useful resources: Outcome measurement overview: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/guidance-for-delivering-slt-services/outcome-measurement/#section-2 RCSLT Online Outcome Tool ('ROOT'): https://rcslt-root.org Interview with Professor Pam Enderby: https://soundcloud.com/rcslt/rcslt-podcast-pam_enderby-31-07-2020 Find out more about ROOT: https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/guidance-for-delivering-slt-services/outcome-measurement/#section-2 Enderby, P. and John, A. (2019) Therapy Outcome Measure User Guide. Croydon: J& R Press Ltd Language growth in children with heterogeneous language disorders: a population study, Courtenay Frazier Norbury , George Vamvakas, Debbie Gooch, Gillian Baird, Tony Charman , Emily Simonoff, Andrew Pickles Child Psychol Psychiatry; 2017 Oct;58 (10) :109 2-1105., https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpp.12793 PROTOCOL: Language interventions for improving oral language outcomes in children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review - Nordahl‐Hansen - 2019 - Campbell Systematic Reviews - Wiley Online Library https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cl2.1062 NOTES: For RCSLT members, access this paper by navigating to the IJLCD website from our A-Z journals list here. Also, if you would like further information on the research terms used in the podcast, or many other aspects of research design, please navigate to the ‘Sage Research Methods’ collection from the Research Methods page of the RCSLT website’. The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance producer, on behalf of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News Jan 2024: professional development across the workforce; vacancies survey; joke competition 16:03

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In January's news: - Workforce projects for 2024 - including roll out and embedding of the professional development framework; curriculum review; review of Newly Qualified Practitioner competencies; preceptorship; placement expansion; supporting the support workforce; career opportunities including enhanced practice and advanced clinical practice. Supported by funding from NHSE - but to work across the UK. - Results of the second vacancies survey published today and third survey launched. - Current workstreams on equality, diversity and inclusion. - Other key issues around the UK. - Launch of the Voicebox joke telling competition for children in Scotland. This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT and Judith Broll, Director of Professional Development. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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RCSLT News Dec 2023: a look back at 2023; key issues now; and what to expect for 2024 7:57

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In December's news: - Roll call of the sucesses of 2023, in spite of the severe challenges - Key issues for the speech and language therapy profession around the UK at the moment - What to expect in 2024 This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and features Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT. Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT. Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R…

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Thickened fluids guidance from the RCSLT: an introduction 35:59

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