When a person’s voice doesn’t match the gender they identify with, this can cause dysphoria. Here’s how speech pathologists and students at UTS are helping transgender clients. 

Resources:

American Speech-Language Hearing Association page https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/voice-and-communication-change-for-transgender-people/

Host: Prof Bronwyn Hemsley 

Guests: Dr Catherine Gregory, Skye Walker, Jenna Nelson, and Kathy Zhou.

Produced by Laura Corrigan, thanks to 2SER

 

When a person&rsquo;s voice doesn&rsquo;t match the gender they identify with, this can cause dysphoria. Here&rsquo;s how speech pathologists and students at UTS are helping transgender clients.&nbsp;
Resources:
American Speech-Language Hearing Association page <a href="https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/voice-and-communication-change-for-transgender-people/">https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/voice-and-communication-change-for-transgender-people/</a>
Host: Prof Bronwyn Hemsley&nbsp;
Guests: Dr Catherine Gregory, Skye Walker, Jenna Nelson, and Kathy Zhou.
Produced by Laura Corrigan, thanks to 2SER
&nbsp;

Discover the latest research and insights in Speech Pathology from the University of Technology Sydney. Join Professor Bronwyn Hemsley, Head of Speech Pathology at UTS, as she starts the conversations shaping the field. A must-listen for speechies, students, and their curious friends.

Discover the latest research and insights in Speech Pathology from the University of Technology Sydney. Join Professor Bronwyn Hemsley, Head of Speech Pathology at UTS, as she starts the conversations shaping the field. A must-listen for speechies, students, and their curious friends.

What’s Got Us Talking: The UTS Speech Pathology Podcast

Identity and voice : Gender affirming voice training

Recognising the rising popularity of GLP/NLA, we bring the results of a systematic review into the conversation and explore some reasons for its rapid growth despite the absence of research evidence.

Resources: 

Key paper: 


Bryant, L., Bowen, C., Grove, R. et al. (2024) Systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA): Clinical implications of absence of evidence and cautions for clinicians and parents. Curr Dev Disord Rep 12, 1–14 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-zhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z 

Websites for evidence-based practices


Autism Evidence and Practice (The National clearinghouse, NCAEP, USA). https://ncaep.fpg.unc.edu/


Australian Autism CRE (Centre for Research Excellence) evidence tables https://www.autismcrc.com.au/interventions-evidence/summary-umbrella-review/evidence-table

 

Host: Prof Bronwyn Hemsley 

Guests: Dr Lucy Bryant and Dr Caroline Bowen, AM.

Produced by Laura Corrigan, thanks to 2SER

Recognising the rising popularity of GLP/NLA, we bring the results of a systematic review into the conversation and explore some reasons for its rapid growth despite the absence of research evidence.
Resources:&nbsp;
Key paper:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Bryant, L., Bowen, C., Grove, R. et al. (2024) Systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA): Clinical implications of absence of evidence and cautions for clinicians and parents. Curr Dev Disord Rep 12, 1&ndash;14 (2024). <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z">https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z</a> <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z</a>&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Websites for evidence-based practices
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Autism Evidence and Practice (The National clearinghouse, NCAEP, USA). <a href="https://ncaep.fpg.unc.edu/">https://ncaep.fpg.unc.edu/</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Australian Autism CRE (Centre for Research Excellence) evidence tables <a href="https://www.autismcrc.com.au/interventions-evidence/summary-umbrella-review/evidence-table">https://www.autismcrc.com.au/interventions-evidence/summary-umbrella-review/evidence-table</a>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Host: Prof Bronwyn Hemsley&nbsp;
Guests: Dr Lucy Bryant and Dr Caroline Bowen, AM.
Produced by Laura Corrigan, thanks to 2SER

Mind the evidence gap : Caution over Gestalt Language Processing / Natural Language Acquisition 

As multilingual speech pathology is an emerging field of research and practice, we explore how and why speech pathologists support multilingual clients, and several new developments. it.

Resources:


Multilingual Children’s Speech YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRXcSAl_dA7arRMrE0qdxLuzGChY1LgY2


Multilingual Children’s Speech website: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech

Key paper: 


McLeod, S., & Crowe, K. (2018). Children’s consonant acquisition in 27 languages: A cross-linguistic review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27(4), 1546–1571. https://doi.org/10.1044/2018_AJSLP-17-0100 


Free posters: https://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech/speech-acquisition/learning-english-consonants

Host: Prof Bronwyn Hemsley 

Guests: Dr Denise Ng,  Prof Sharynne McCleod, Emily Chan, and Lily.

Produced by Laura Corrigan, thanks to 2SER

 

As multilingual speech pathology is an emerging field of research and practice, we explore how and why speech pathologists support multilingual clients, and several new developments. it.
Resources:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Multilingual Children&rsquo;s Speech YouTube channel&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRXcSAl_dA7arRMrE0qdxLuzGChY1LgY2">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRXcSAl_dA7arRMrE0qdxLuzGChY1LgY2</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Multilingual Children&rsquo;s Speech website: <a href="https://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech">https://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech</a>
</li>
</ul>
Key paper:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
McLeod, S., &amp; Crowe, K. (2018). Children&rsquo;s consonant acquisition in 27 languages: A cross-linguistic review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27(4), 1546&ndash;1571. https://doi.org/10.1044/2018_AJSLP-17-0100&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Free posters: <a href="https://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech/speech-acquisition/learning-english-consonants">https://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech/speech-acquisition/learning-english-consonants</a>
</li>
</ul>
Host: Prof Bronwyn Hemsley&nbsp;
Guests: Dr Denise Ng,&nbsp; Prof Sharynne McCleod, Emily Chan, and Lily.
Produced by Laura Corrigan, thanks to 2SER
&nbsp;

Understanding each other : Multilingual speech pathology practice

We used generative AI to write this podcast headline, and then checked it matched our intended meaning. Here’s other ways we’re using it in speech pathology. 

Resources:


https://theconversation.com/will-ai-tech-like-chatgpt-improve-inclusion-for-people-with-communication-disability-196481


Speech Pathology Australia Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence in Speech Pathology: Ethical Considerations https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=935


Australian Government Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools https://www.education.gov.au/schooling/resources/australian-framework-generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-schools

Host: Prof Bronwyn Hemsley 

Guests: Prof Emma Power, Fiona Given, Tristan Nickless, Bernadette Frewen, and Lauren Reinhardt.

Produced by Laura Corrigan, thanks to 2SER

We used generative AI to write this podcast headline, and then checked it matched our intended meaning. Here&rsquo;s other ways we&rsquo;re using it in speech pathology.&nbsp;
Resources:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://theconversation.com/will-ai-tech-like-chatgpt-improve-inclusion-for-people-with-communication-disability-196481">https://theconversation.com/will-ai-tech-like-chatgpt-improve-inclusion-for-people-with-communication-disability-196481</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Speech Pathology Australia Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence in Speech Pathology: Ethical Considerations <a href="https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=935">https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=935</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Australian Government Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools https://www.education.gov.au/schooling/resources/australian-framework-generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-schools
</li>
</ul>
Host: Prof Bronwyn Hemsley&nbsp;
Guests: Prof Emma Power, Fiona Given, Tristan Nickless, Bernadette Frewen, and Lauren Reinhardt.
Produced by Laura Corrigan, thanks to 2SER

Identity and voice : Gender affirming voice training

What’s Got Us Talking: The UTS Speech Pathology Podcast

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