SYMPATICO SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)
Who is this group for?
This group focuses on issues relating to the interaction between culture, language, health and wellbeing and is coordinated by Sympatico Research Group. Group membership is open to speech pathologists and speech pathology students but we also welcome other professionals from related disciplines (e.g., linguistics, education, health) who share an interest in this area. The group is based in Australia and therefore meeting times may be most favourable for people in this region of the world; however, international speakers and guests are also welcome.
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What is the meeting format?
Group meetings will take place online via Zoom and may involve presentations from invited speakers or guided discussion of set reading/s. Meetings will be scheduled based around speaker availability. We will circulate information about meetings via our mailing list and you can register for any meetings that are of interest to you. Please note that some topics may require completion of pre-meeting tasks (e.g., reading an article).
How do I join the group?
You can join the group by completing the online form.
16th Oct 2024
Exploring decoloniality in the profession of speech pathology
Presenter: A/Prof Mershen Pillay
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In this meeting, we will begin to explore what it might mean to decolonise the profession of speech pathology. Participants are asked to read an article beforehand (citation below) and the meeting will involve Q&A with the paper’s lead author and a broader discussion regarding decolonisation in SLP.
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Pillay, M., Kathard, H., Hansjee, D., Smith, C., Spencer, S., Suphi, A., Tempest, A., & Thiel, L. (2024) Decoloniality and Healthcare Higher Education: Critical Conversations. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 59, 1243–1252. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12982
1st May 2024
​What is the role of standardised assessment in speech pathology practice?
Presenter: Dr Vishnu KK Nair
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In this meeting, we will take a deep dive into the history and current practice of standardised assessment in speech pathology. Participants are asked to read an article beforehand (citation below) and the meeting will involve Q&A with the paper’s lead author and a broader discussion regarding the role of standardised assessment in speech pathology practice.
​Nair, V. K., Farah, W., & Cushing, I. (2023). A critical analysis of standardized testing in speech and language therapy. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_LSHSS-22-00141