IASLT in Conversation

In this podcast we are talking to Fiona Guihen, Senior Speech & Language Therapist based in Primary Care in Meath and the 2023 winner of the IASLT Unsung Hero Award. Fiona was nominated because of her unwavering enthusiasm, innovation and above all commitment to improving the lives of people with communication and/or swallowing difficulties with a passion that is hard to find. We talk about Fi...

Sandra Brandon, Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Galway University Hospital and PhD candidate at NUIG talks about her research and experience working with EMST

In this episode, Grace Walsh and SLT working in the area of infant mental health talks to Anna McLeod, and SLT working in CAMHS. Both are part of the IASLT Mental Health SIG and talk about the current and emerging roles of SLTs in the area of mental health

To kick off season 2 of our IASLT in Conversation podcast, we talk to Edel Dunphy, COO of the IASLT to hear about the developments in the organisation and what members can look forward to in 2023

In this episode, Bríd Spillane, SLT with St John of God Community Services talks to Dr Sinéad Kellaghan, acting SLT Manager from HSE South East Community Healthcare Carlow/Kilkenny and Caroline Howarth, SLT Manager/ Director of Adult Clinical Services at St Michael's House, Dublin about the ADMA and the implications for SLTs

In order to celebrate this year's DLD Awareness Day: Growing with DLD, we asked Aisling O'Connor, a primary school teacher that is relatively new to DLD to talk to Orla Savage, a teacher with many years' experience in working with children with DLD and their families. Orla shares her advice and experience on including children with DLD in the classroom and how to work collaboratively with SLTs and...

A panel discussion exploring diverse perspectives on aphasia advocacy and raising awareness among health professionals, policy-makers and members of the public. Panel members included: Aoife Carolan, Senior Speech and Language Therapist Helen Kelly, Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy Larry Masterson, Advocate and person living with aphasia Meadhbh Larkin, Speech and Language Therapist Martin...

Here we are in conversation with Practice Education Coordinator Kerrie O'Grady and Dr Fiona Ryan, an SLT clinical specialist to talk about the challenges and solutions to taking SLT students on placement. With back to University approaching, we are encouraging all SLTs to consider taking an SLT student this year. See more at https://www.iaslt.ie/a-career-in-speech-language-therapy/practice-educati...

Here we are conversation with Inclusion Ireland CEO and former Speech and Language Therapist Derval McDonagh. Derval talks about her role, and how SLTs can help advocate for people with Intellectual Disabilities

March is Brain Awareness Week. Claire Meskill joins Gary Boyle to talk about Parkinson's Disease and the role of the SLT

Here we talk to the IASLT Website Chairperson Anne Barrett about what we can expect from the new www.iaslt.ie website

Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole interview Emma O' Leary from life with tiny humans about what toys are useful to support speech and language in the lead up to the busy Christmas period!

In anticipation of DLD day taking place on the 15th of October 2021, listen to Brenda Mockler, parent to a child with DLD discuss DLD from the perspective of teachers and parents of secondary school pupils with DLD with Julie Sweeney.

Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole, who is a member of the scientific committee on this years IASLT Biennial conference committee discuss what to expect from this years virtual conference in terms of the platform, keynote speakers, topics, presentations and more! Don't forget early bird tickets can be purchased until the 11th of August 2021!

An interview with Sophie Franks about her experiences as an adult with DLD

Dr. Ciara O' Toole interviews Damian Quinn ahead of DLD day 2020.

Dr Ciara O' Toole interviews Dr Aoife Gallagher on the needs of children with DLD in School

Listen to Dr. Helen Kelly share her wealth of knowledge about aphasia, with some hints and tips about how to communicate with and support people with aphasia. Dr. Kelly also discusses the Aphasia Café and the experiences of both patrons with aphasia and SLT students who have attended.

Verbal Dyspraxia Awareness Day took place on the 14th of May 2021. Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole interview Professor Trish McCabe on her experience of working in this area and use of the ReST intervention. Stay tuned for some exciting CPD opportunities coming up with Professor McCabe soon!

In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness month, Veronica Clark is featuring on the IASLT in conversation. Veronica is the current chair of the European Parkinson’s Disease Association and a practicing Speech and Language Therapist in the UK.

World Down Syndrome Day 2021 is celebrated on the 21st of March. Listen to six young adults with Down Syndrome share with us their experience of Speech and Language Therapy and the benefits it has had on their lives

Children's Mental Health Week took place from the 1st to 7th February 2021. Mental Health is a topic that is becoming more and more prevalent in recent times. Listen to Mary and Sarah, who share a joint SLT Manager position at Lucena Clinic share their experiences on what it's like to work in this area as a Speech and Language Therapist, including the highs and lows, as well as the impact Covid-19...

To mark International Cochlear Implant day, which takes place on the 25th of February 2021, clinical specialist Speech and Language Therapist Jennifer Robertson, working as part of the National Cochlear Implant Programme in Beaumont Hospital joins us to share her vast amount of knowledge and experiences working in this ever-changing field. We speak about the impact of COVID-19 on the programme, th...

Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole invite a parent of a child with DLD to share their experiences of living with DLD from a parent perspective, recorded to raise awareness for Developmental Language Disorder Day (RADLD) 2020!