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SUMMER 2010 CONTENTS
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY IN PRACTICE MAGAZINE
(publication date 31 May 2010)
COVER STORY: KICK STARTING TOTAL COMMUNICATION
"As a direct result of offering drop-ins at the road shows, we have developed a new model of working called See A SaLT. These sessions provide practical advice and support without people having to wait a long time for a more traditional service."
Drive by a desire to see the communication needs of adults with learning disabilities given a higher priority, Helen Page and Viki Baker kick started an ambitious programme of cultural change.
EMPATHY
“The rational, slightly distant type 5...will probably want us to stick to the facts and get on with assessment and therapy, whereas the sensitive and self-aware type 4 will probably need careful handling of their feelings beforehand.”
Eric Foggitt on how the Enneagram can help personal and professional development, workplace relationships and clinical outcomes.
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Avril Nicoll's book selection covers Sue Gerhardt's 'Why Love Matters', Richard Body and Lindy McAllister's 'Ethics in Speech & Language Therapy' and Sue Roulstone's 'Prioritising Child Health - Practice and Principles'.
HERE’S ONE I MADE EARLIER
Alison Roberts with a low cost therapy suggestion for groups - 'Older or Younger?'
WINNING WAYS
"If that email ever arrives in your inbox offering you the chance of a lifetime, we urge you to take it.”
Claire Butler and Roger Newman overcame their fears to present at the ASHA Convention. Commentary from Life Coach Jo Middlemiss.
DOES THIS HOUSE BELIEVE IN INSTRUMENTAL ASSESSMENT?
“Instrumental assessment serves an integral role in dysphagia diagnosis and treatment. Clinicians must recognise the potential dangers and impracticalities of over-using instrumental measures.”
Samantha Procaccini and Paula Leslie consider the arguments for instrumental assessment of all acute patients with dysphagia.
IN BRIEF
Three readers get on their soapbox. Dysfluency specialist Winifred Ashmore reminds us of the powerful effect our choice of words can have on the therapy process, Sian Owens makes a plea for information to be truly accessible and Sheina Stockton defends the place of direct therapy.
SUSTAINABILITY
"There needs to be as much planning at the start of projects, new initiatives or redesigns as to how the input will be sustained long-term.”
Lois Cameron reflects on what pioneers of the profession in Kenya can tell us about improving practice in the UK.
BOUNDARY ISSUES
“You are working with a client / parent of a client who smokes heavily. To what extent is such lifestyle choice and information the responsibility of a speech and language therapist?”
Roger Newman responds to the second scenario of our ethics series.
REVIEWS
Dementia, daily living, feeding difficulties, theatre voice, early years, how we learn, social communication, autism, deafness, signing.
HOW I ASSESS FOR SPECIFIC LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT
“What assessment tools do I use and why do I use them? Are there new assessments in my department which I have not had time to look at yet?’”
Rena Lyons audits assessment practice in Ireland and draws lessons for practice.
READER OFFERS
Win Communication in the Classroom, a Talking Dice Starter Pack and To See Ourselves as Others See Us.
IN BRIEF
Sheina Stockton finds treasures in teaching English as a foreign language resources.
ASSESSMENTS ASSESSED
Sandra Polding road tests 'Measures of Children's Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing'.
MY TOP RESOURCES
“...clients are able to imagine a preferred future that involves a description of what they want rather than what they don't want.”
Kidge Burns shares the secrets of being successful with solution focused brief therapy.
