Stretching beyond our perceived boundaries: The role of speech-language pathology in realising autonomy through supported decision-making

J Watson - International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Purpose Based on a 2022 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference
keynote address, the author explores the concept of autonomy and how it can be …

The role of speech-language pathology in supporting legal capacity

J Watson - Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-language …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, specifically Article
12, has instigated a paradigm shift in the way people with intellectual and cognitive disability …

A collaborative approach to supporting communication in the assessment of decision-making capacity

SJ Zuscak, C Peisah, A Ferguson - Disability and Rehabilitation, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: This paper explores the clinical implications of acquired communication disorders
in decisional capacity. Discipline-specific contributions are discussed in a multidisciplinary …

Assessing communication in people with severe-profound disabilities: Co-constructing competence

H Johnson, J Watson, T Iacono, K Bloomberg, D West - 2012 - dro.deakin.edu.au
The recent focus on a human rights agenda in Australia has highlighted the vulnerability of
people who have little or no speech in gaining access to their communication rights. This …

Diversity, dignity, equity and best practice: A framework for supported decision-making

C Bigby, T Carney, SN Then, I Wiesel, C Sinclair… - 2023 - opal.latrobe.edu.au
This research aimed to understand the significance of supported decision-making to the
lives of people with cognitive disabilities, identify its essential elements common to anyone …

[引用][C] Supported decision-making for people with severe or profound intellectual disability:'we're all in this together, aren't we?'

J Watson - 2012 - dro.deakin.edu.au
Supported decision-making for people with severe or profound intellectual disability:'we're
all in this together, aren't we?'

Decision-making capacity in aphasia: SLT's contribution in England

M McCormick, A Bose, T Marinis - Aphasiology, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Individuals' right to be involved with decisions regarding their health and social
care is the cornerstone for modern patient-centred care. Decision-making is a complex …

Mental capacity legislation and communication disability: A cross‐sectional survey exploring the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the provision of specialist …

M Jayes, S Borrett, A Bose - International Journal of Language …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Mental capacity legislation in the UK is designed to safeguard the rights of
people who may need support, or may be unable, to make autonomous decisions. Very …

From rights to results: Systemic advocacy and leadership by people with intellectual disabilities

J Simpson, SH Chan - Research and Practice in Intellectual and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Systemic advocacy has long been seen as an important tool for advancing the rights of
people with intellectual disabilities. The New South Wales Council for Intellectual Disability …

Leadership in intellectual disability practice: design, development, and evaluation of a programme to support practice

O Doody, M O'Halloran, E Carey, M Kilduff… - BMC Health Services …, 2024 - Springer
Background Intellectual disability services have and continue to experience changes in
service provision. This has an implication for leadership in practice as the quality of …