The challenge of adequately servicing the paediatric speech pathology needs of rural
communities is a well-documented and ever-changing one. 1, 2, 3 Over time, clinicians have …

Consideration of client values and preferences for service delivery is integral to engaging
with the evidence-based practice triangle (E3BP), but as yet such preferences are under …

A therapist's time and how this is allocated is frequently cited as a significant obstacle to the
implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP). When therapists have heavy caseload …

Background Understanding the natural history of developmental speech and language
impairments can support the selection of children whose difficulties are persistent rather …

Background: Children growing up in Australian rural communities have more
communication impairments than their urban counterparts. Communication impairments, if …

Purpose: The current landscape of speech-language pathology (SLP) services for 12-to 16-
year olds in Australia remains largely unchartered. Implementing the Speech Pathology …

Purpose: Speech-language pathology intervention is effective in supporting the needs of
school-aged children with speech and language difficulties, particularly when implemented …

Communication difficulties impact a child's Health-Related Quality of Life, and over time,
their academic and financial success. It is important to address communication difficulties …

Purpose: To compare children's speech, language and early literacy outcomes, and
caregivers' empowerment and satisfaction following provision of 12 sessions of direct …

Objective: This study aimed to examine paediatricians' training in and understanding of
communication development and disabilities and their attitudes to speech pathology waiting …