Best Speak Up A Speech Pathology Australia Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Videofluoroscopic swallow studies: A new guideline S6E32 41:56

2d ago41:56

41:56

In this week’s episode Professional Practice Advisor, Jess Kaplonyi, speaks with Dr Shana Taubert about Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and SPA’s newly published guideline. They discuss speech pathologist-led VFSS, the shortage of contrast agents, culturally safe studies, and the future of videofluoroscopy.Resources: SPA Practice Guideline…

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Disability, sex education, and the speech pathologist- what's our role? S06 E31 41:48

9d ago41:48

41:48

In this week’s episode we speak with Kardie Whelan (she/her), from Sexual Health Victoria about the role of a speech pathologist in supporting our disabled clients to access sex education from a communication access lens. Kardie speaks about how to prepare for questions that might make us feel uncomfortable, and what resources exist. Please note th…

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Speech Pathology Week: Speech pathologists communicating their way S6E30 1:01:05

16d ago1:01:05

1:01:05

In this week’s episode we explore Speech Pathology Week’s theme, “Communicate YOUR way.” We speak with speech pathologists Janelle Sampson (she/her), Cicely Binford (she/her), Niall Taylor (he/she) and Subha Mohan (she/her). They discuss and celebrate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), neurodivergent and gender affirming communicatio…

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Rebroadcast: Enabling counselling practice in aphasia S6E29 57:24

24d ago57:24

57:24

This week, we rebroadcast an episode from Season 4. Maire MacCana, community-based Speech Pathologist with the Tasmanian Health Service, chats with Dr Jasvinder Sekhon, a speech pathologist and research affiliate and community of practice member at the Centre for Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation. Jas explores research into…

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Culturally secure telehealth for Aboriginal people living with ABI S6E28 51:58

1M ago51:58

51:58

In this week’s episode, we speak with Mitch Walley from Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, and Dr Natalie Ciccone from ECU about a telehealth service for Aboriginal people living with acquired brain injury (ABI). They discuss steps for making the service culturally secure, and the important role of yarning and Aboriginal coworkers in this process.For…

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Intermediaries Working With The Accused S6E27 52:59

1M ago52:59

52:59

In this week’s episode, we discuss the ACT Intermediary program with Laura Cilesio, senior director of the intermediary program, Vanessa (Ness) McKinley, director of the intermediary program and Sarah Cocco, senior intermediary. Laura, Ness and Sarah discuss with Mary Woodward, SPA’s Senior Advisor-Justice, about the roll out and impact of the ACT’…

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Disability pride and anti-ableist practice S6E26 52:01

1M ago52:01

52:01

In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Emma McLaughlin, from La Trobe Uni. Emma is a speech pathologist with a disability and she speaks about accessibility and making our practise anti-ableist. Before we speak with Emma, Erin West, Senior Policy Officer, gives us an update on the things we may have missed in the Disability Royal Commission and th…

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A behind the scenes look at Maggie Beer’s Big Mission S6E25 35:54

2M ago35:54

35:54

In this week’s episode Associate Professor Jade Cartwright and Natalie O’Brien discuss their involvement in the ABC documentary Maggie Beer’s Big Mission with SPA Senior Advisor Aged Care Kym Torresi. Jade, Natalie and Kym discuss the role that speech pathology can play in enriching the eating experiences of individuals living in residential aged c…

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Flexible models of service supports S6E24 46:22

2M ago46:22

46:22

In this week’s episode, we speak with Gaenor Dixon, Tania Kelly, and Yadanar Tutt from the Department of Education in Queensland. Gaenor, Tania and Yadanar have been working with schools to establish flexible ways of delivering their services without compromising on quality. We discuss some of the enablers, barriers, and outcomes of these flexible …

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fACTS: fluency + Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for stuttering, and NAIDOC Week reflections S6E23 52:17

2M ago52:17

52:17

In this week’s episode we speak start with a few reflections on NAIDOC Week and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, and doing add to our profession. Next, we speak with Dr Alice Hart from Curtin University about an approach for stuttering that includes both fluency and cognitive/behavioural supports. She discusses elem…

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Rebroadcast Voice Disorders: Exploring Classification and a Telehealth Assessment Model S6E22 43:53

2M ago43:53

43:53

From time to time we rebroadcast popular episodes from our past catalogue. This week we bring you an episode from season 4, where Gaylea Fritsch, Vic Branch Professional Education committee member, chats with Chris Payten, Advanced Speech Pathologist at Gold Coast Hospital and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney. Chris explores his current Ph…

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Fostering queer diversity in the speech pathology profession S06 E21 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

In this week’s episode we speak with Kathryn Fordyce (she/they), Sandy Lin (she/they), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Dr Robert Wells (he/him) who are members of the Queer Speech Collective. They discuss the dimensions of identity, aspects of a professional group identity or “mould” that can be problematic, the importance of a workforce that transc…

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Pathological demand avoidance S6E20 40:08

3M ago40:08

40:08

In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby, who are both Clinical Psychologists at The Kidd Clinic. PDA is an Autistic profile that is relatively newly described, Theresa and Miriam speak about how to identify individual with this profile and how to support them in a neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed way.Res…

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Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support S06 E19 55:38

3M ago55:38

55:38

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dawn Neenan and Magalí Stolovitsky Colb, adjunct lecturers at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the United States. They explain reflective supervision, how it compares to traditional supervision, and the benefits of integrating reflective practice into supervision. They also discuss how spe…

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Oral histories: SPA Life Member Deb Theodoros S06 E18 24:57

3M ago24:57

24:57

In this week’s episode we speak with SPA life member, and Emeritus Professor Deborah Theodoros AO. Deb speaks about her reflections of how the field has progressed and changed, as well as the things she is looking forward to.   Resources:  UQ tele-rehabilitation clinic: https://health-clinics.uq.edu.au/services/telerehabilitation BUSH Kids: https:/…

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Leadership and wellbeing in the profession S06E17 47:01

4M ago47:01

47:01

In this week’s episode, our first ever live recording, from the SPA 2024 Conference in Boorloo, Perth, a panel of contributors speaks about their reflections on leadership, and the importance of wellbeing within this. Arielle Cassian (she/her), Belinda Kenny (she/her), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Ishwari Samarakoon (she/her), speak about the opp…

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Speech pathology practice in Neonatal Care S06 E16 48:29

4M ago48:29

48:29

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Senior Advisor Professional Standards, Marie Atherton, speaks with Angie Canning and Justine Slattery, Project Officers for the development of the Practice Guideline: Speech pathology practice in Neonatal Care. They discuss the range of roles of speech pathologists have in Australian NICUs, the transition from problem-…

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Ethical AI in Speech Pathology, part 2 community voices S06 E15 41:01

4M ago41:01

41:01

In this week’s episode, Kim Beesley and Jen Morris, community representatives, from SPA ethics board, speak about AI in health care and in particular, speech pathology practice. As service users Kim and Jen share what they are excited about, and what they would like to feel assured that ethical reasoning is at the centre of any decision making abou…

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Ethical AI in Speech Pathology, part 1 S06 E14 39:02

4M ago39:02

39:02

In this week’s episode, Professor Emma Power, from UTS, speaks about AI in speech pathology practice. Emma speaks about the opportunities and considerations that using Generative AI can provide and the ethical considerations that we need to be thinking about. This conversation will continue next week when we hear from consumers about their percepti…

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Rebroadcast: Supporting the mental health needs of people with aphasia S06 E13 30:34

5M ago30:34

30:34

A few times a year we rebroadcast episodes of interest to listeners. This week, we bring you an episode from season 3. Leah Paice, from the Vic Branch Professional Education committee, chats with Dr. Caroline Baker, Research Affiliate at the Aphasia CRE and Research and Clinical Practice Lead in the Speech Pathology Department at Monash Health. Car…

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Conference keynote address- Creating Speech Pathology impact S06 E12 27:59

5M ago27:59

27:59

In this week’s episode we speak with Professor Andrew Whitehouse ahead of his keynote address for the 2024 SPA conference, in Boorloo, Perth. Andrew speaks about some of the things he will cover in his keynote address on May 28th 2024, as well as a discussion about the way speech pathologists can find meaning in their daily work.    Speech Patholog…

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Demystifying Auditing S06 E11 28:36

5M ago28:36

28:36

In this week’s episode, Rosie Miller Advisor from the Professional Standards team discusses the audits that SPA conducts. Rosie clarifies the auditing process and speaks about why this is a process that SPA undertakes. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect t…

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Courageous conversations: Communicating in challenging situations S06 E10 1:00:58

5M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

In this week’s episode, SPA Early Career Reference Group member, Holly McAlister, speaks with mental health occupational therapist Michelle Bihary about developing skills and capabilities that support us to have courageous conversations. They discuss what early career and experienced professionals bring to the table, self-care, reasonable expectati…

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Working with people with lived experience of dementia – a new Practice Guideline! S06 E09 24:54

6M ago24:54

24:54

In this week’s episode Naomi Folder, who was the project officer for SPA’s newly released practice guideline ‘Working with people with lived experience of dementia’, speaks with Kym Torresi, Senior Advisor, Aged Care. Kym and Naomi speak about the process of developing this guideline, and the important role that speech pathologists can play in supp…

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Investigative questioning: Getting better health information and narratives S06 E08 40:35

6M ago40:35

40:35

In this week’s episode Dr Marleen Westerveld speaks with Dr Sonja Brubacher from the Centre for Investigative Interviewing. They discuss how speech pathologists can ask questions that prompt broader and deeper responses, elicit richer communication and narratives, and collect more detailed and accurate health information in a trauma-informed way. S…

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Speech Pathology in Education S06 E07 34:10

6M ago34:10

34:10

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Jane Delaney speaks with Jane McCormack, Associate Professor at ACU, and Heather Tancredi, PhD candidate at QUT, about speech pathologists’ role in the education sector. They discuss the International Classification of Functioning, the social model of disability, inclusive education, and multi-tiered systems of support…

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Ethical Employment Practices S06 E06 50:17

6M ago50:17

50:17

In this week’s episode we speak with Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlacePLUS and Trish Johnson, SPA’s manager for ethics and professional issues, about understanding our obligations when someone is leaving a workplace, and entering a new one. Trish and Anna also discuss some considerations of when it is appropriate to start their own practice.    Speech P…

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Creating a neurodiversity-enabling workplace and service S06 E05 51:10

6M ago51:10

51:10

In this week’s episode we speak with Joni Howell and Sandy Lin, neurodivergent speech pathologists at Superyou Therapy. They discuss how neurodivergent staff are an asset in the workplace, how an organisation’s culture, policies, ways of working, and physical space can be enabling, and how these approaches positively impact service provision.Speech…

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Oral histories: SPA Life Member Ann Zubrick S06 E04 58:33

7M ago58:33

58:33

In this week’s episode, we speak with SPA Life Member Ann Zubrick about learnings from an extraordinary career that includes starting the first speech pathology university programs in Western Australia, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Ann shares her reflections on postgraduate education, volunteering, dementia and aged care, practice-based evidence, mento…

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22q Gene Deletion Syndrome S06 E03 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Laura Roche, from the University of Newcastle, about 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as Di George syndrome, or Velocardio-facial syndrome. We discuss this population and how speech pathologists can be involved in supporting individuals with 22q gene deletion.    Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge th…

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Making digital information accessible for vision and hearing - S06 E02 33:48

7M ago33:48

33:48

In this week’s episode we speak with Dr. Meredith Prain, a speech pathologist and Deafblindness consultant. She discusses how people and services can support health literacy and inclusion by making web-based, social media, and other digital information accessible. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and …

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Supervision: Supporting critical thinking and problem-solving skills - S06 E01 52:33

7M ago52:33

52:33

In this week’s episode we speak with Kelly Ann Peña, Assistant Professor at Rutgers University in the United States. Kelly discusses skills and attributes involved in critical thinking, barriers and enablers to development of this skill, and how supervisors can create an environment that is psychologically safe and facilitates critical thinking in …

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Professional New Year's Resolutions S05 E46 55:25

9M ago55:25

55:25

In this week’s episode we speak with two speech pathologists who have had major changes in 2023. Kim took the leap and started her own business, and Jen is just finishing her first year as a graduate speech pathologist. Some of the themes that came up in these interviews were regarding wellbeing, so we have also spoken to Mathew Walter, from Acacia…

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Communication and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people - S05E45 1:02:41

10M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr David Azul (they/them) and Dr Sterling Quinn (he/they). They discuss ways that 'minority stress’ can be experienced by trans and gender diverse individuals, and how speech pathologists and institutions can support the inclusion and wellbeing of service users, colleagues, research participants, and others. Re…

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Culturally Safe Practices S05 E44 24:37

10M ago24:37

24:37

This week SPA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee discuss cultural safety in practice. The panel guests are Tara Lewis, an Iman woman, Eddie Ong, an Torres Strait Islander man, Shari Fuller, a Jirrbul woman, Tania Harris a Bundjalung woman, Jessica Russ-Smith a Wiradyuri Wambuul woman and Rachel Doolan a Wiradjuri woman. The …

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Key Word Sign S05E43 29:56

10M ago29:56

29:56

This week Libby Brownlie from Key Word Sign Australia (Scope) discusses the advantages of integrating Key Word Sign into your practice. Libby speaks about how KWS can be an excellent addition for a multimodal communicator, and dispels myths around KWS as an AAC option. Resources: Website: https://kwsa.org.au/ KWS resources: https://kwsa.org.au/reso…

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Demystifying Accreditation: How new graduates are prepared to enter the workforce - S05E42 42:43

10M ago42:43

42:43

In this week’s episode, Speak Up Podcast Reference (SUPR) Group member, Christie Feerick, speaks with SPA Professional Standards Team members, Dr Simone Arnott and Dr Marie Atherton. They discuss how universities are accredited, how students are prepared to enter the workforce, and how new grads and workplaces can draw on their knowledge, skills, a…

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Speech pathologists working in youth justice - S05E41 27:28

10M ago27:28

27:28

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Senior Advisor Justice, Mary Woodward, has a conversation with Sarah Maybury from New South Wales Youth Justice, Marcella Lau and Dr. Emma Schimke from the Queensland Youth Justice Southwest Regional Community Services, and Melissa Saliba from Communities and Justice in South Australia. They discuss the supports they p…

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Increasing Health Literacy On DLD And Speech Pathology Support S05 E40 36:27

11M ago36:27

36:27

In this week’s episode, Shaun Ziegenfusz from the DLD project speaks about DLD in school and the importance of prioritising wellbeing supports, especially in school-aged children and teens. Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.a…

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Rebroadcast: National Tour - Working effectively with Australian multilingual children - S05E39 10:57

11M ago10:57

10:57

Speak Up periodically rebroadcasts previous episodes that were of high interest to listeners. This week we are rebroadcasting Season 2’s episode on the National Tour: Working with Australian multilingual children. This workshop is being held again in November 2023 in Adelaide and Darwin. Dr Gayle Hemsley and Dr Alison Holm give a preview of topics …

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Celebrating Global Ethics Day S05 E38 35:28

11M ago35:28

35:28

To celebrate Global Ethics Day and the theme of ‘ethics empowered’ Dr Rachael O’Brien, Olivia Skala, and Danica Dolton share some of their reflections in their daily work with the SPA ethics team. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present…

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Sharing practitioner knowledge at professional conferences: Preparing submissions - S05E37 22:27

11M ago22:27

22:27

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr Lisa Furlong, Scientific Chair for the SPA National Conference 2024 in Perth, and Dr Emma McLaughlin, SPA Senior Advisor for Evidence-Based Practice and Research. They discuss why speech pathology practitioners and students should present at professional conferences, and how to create successful submissions.…

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Stutter-affirming approaches and positive stuttering identity - S05E36 48:45

12M ago48:45

48:45

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Christopher Constantino from Florida State University in the United States. He discusses 3 stutter-affirming priorities for people who stutter and those who support them, recognising what is gained from stuttering, and developing a positive stuttering identity.Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Trad…

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Individualised and effective literacy support- S05E35 41:00

12M ago41:00

41:00

In this week’s episode, Jenny Baker from Fremantle Speech Pathology Services, talks about reading comprehension and how to ensure that intervention is meaningful and individualised. We are sorry to report that Jenny's workshop has needed to be postponed. It will be occurring in 2024 with dates to be confirmed soon. If you have any questions about t…

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Prioritising autonomy -social media use after a TBI S05E34 24:46

12M ago24:46

24:46

In this week’s episode, Dr Melissa Brunner (Liss, she/her), speaks about finding ways to safely help individuals post TBI access social media while maintaining autonomy and choice of the individual. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, prese…

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Oral history- a conversation with Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Sue Block S05E33 18:47

1y ago18:47

18:47

In this week’s episode we continue our series with Life Members of Speech Pathology Australia. Today, Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Sue Block reflects on her career and the changes that have occurred in this time. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to El…

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Inside the Ethics Board: A conversation with the community representatives - S05 E32 35:56

1y ago35:56

35:56

In this week’s episode, Ethics Advisors Kelly Williams and Nadia Marussinszky discuss our Ethics Board and how complaints are managed. Next, we hear from the Board’s community representatives, Donna Dancer, Dr Grant Meredith, Suzanne Burow, and Jen Morris.They reflect on consumer rights, the valuable insight that their diverse professional and live…

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Introducing SPA’s new CEO Jodie Long - S05 E31 21:00

1y ago21:00

21:00

In this week’s episode, our new National President, Kathryn McKinley, has a conversation with our new CEO, Jodie Long. They discuss growth in the speech pathology profession, the Association’s strategic plan, being a member-focused organisation, and opportunities that come with new leadership. Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) ep…

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Speech pathology week- communicating for life - S05E30 31:35

1y ago31:35

31:35

Happy Speech Pathology Week! Today we are talking to Speech Pathologist Madeleine Ebinger from Cabrini and her client Oli about what this year’s theme “Communicating for life” means to them. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and f…

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Demystifying selective mutism - S05E29 31:24

1y ago31:24

31:24

Speak Up periodically rebroadcasts previous episodes that were of high interest to listeners. This week we are rebroadcasting Season 3’s episode: Demystifying selective mutism. In this week’s episode, CYMHS speech pathologist, Kristen Potts, speaks with Dr Elizabeth Woodcock, founder, director and principal Clinical Psychologist from the Selective …

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