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The most valuable lessons I have learned working with remote Indigenous communities over the past 3 years has been *unlearning* certain assumed communication expectations in order to provide culturally-sensitive SLP care.
Of course, every community I work with is different, and different cultures will have different communication styles, but these points are something that I like to consider when working with Indigenous populations, or any under-represented population. Interested in diving deeper into this topic? Halle has begun offering professional development on Providing Culturally Sensitive SLP care and other topics, check out our new page on our website here! by Halle Demchuk, SLPPaediatric SLP | GLP-Trained Clinician | Owner of HAEPI SLP
Bringing it back-to-basics with this post on the difference between speech & language! Understanding the difference can be important when talking with teachers, physicians, and other professionals, and an SLP can work with you to assess EITHER or BOTH depending on areas of concern!
HAEPI ("happy") is currently taking clients for Speech Language Pathology, Music Directed Speech Therapy, & Occupational Therapy during the summer and into the school year. Check us out at haepislp.ca (link in bio!) for more info or to get started today! by Halle Demchuk, SLPPaediatric SLP | GLP-Trained Clinician | Owner of HAEPI SLP
We've got another FREE GLP handout for you!
All Gestalt Language Processors will pick up different scripts/gestalts, but we understand that having a list of some potential phrases to model can be helpful when starting out with your GLP in Stage 1! These phrases cover various communicative intents and show how we can model language from the child's perspective. View and download the handout here! by Halle Demchuk, SLPPaediatric SLP | GLP-Trained Clinician | Owner of HAEPI SLP
We often hear the term "strength-based" tossed around, but what does that really mean?
Traditionally, medical professions have followed a "medical model of care," which focuses on diagnosing, pathologizing, and fixing a "problem." And in many facets of healthcare, we need this (think: acute care or conditions)! More recently, developmental & rehabilitative professionals have been moving towards a "strength based model of care." This means there is LESS focus on fixing a "problem" or comparing to norms. This is especially important when looking at intervention for those who aren't neurotypical and/or interact with the world in different ways, or those with chronic conditions. However, we NEED both models, and like anything, it's about balance! You wouldn't want to show up to the ER and not have your bloodwork compared to norms; you NEED that diagnostic information. Similarly, many autistic children need the medical model for diagnosis in order to receive funding. What's important is understanding that there are various models, and for caregivers to know that they can advocate for strength-based interventions. by Halle Demchuk, SLPPaediatric SLP | GLP-Trained Clinician | Owner of HAEPI SLP |
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