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Call for Volunteers: The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in School-Based Literacy Ad Hoc Committee

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SAC members and associates have raised concerns that Speech-Language Pathologists’ (S-LPs) role in school-based literacy is inconsistent and often undervalued. There is a lack of awareness in the community and among decision-makers regarding the unique contributions S-LPs can make in this area.

The primary objective of the Role of Speech-Language Pathologists In School-Based Literacy Ad Hoc Committee is to develop an SAC Position Paper for use by members, associates, and the association to respond to issues and build awareness regarding this topic.

For more details, please see the terms of reference.

The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023.

Apply now!

Call for Volunteers: 2024 Speech-Language Pathology Conference Working Group

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The primary objective of the 2024 Speech-Language & Audiology Canada Conference Working Group and Sub-Working Groups is to work with Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) to develop the education program and all other events and activities associated with the 2024 national speech-language pathology conference.

All members must be SAC members or associates during their term on the Working Group or Sub-Working Groups.

Please note: the working language of this working group is English.

For a full description of the working group’s mandate, please see the terms of reference.

Apply today!

Survey: Assessing Dysphagia Readiness in Recent S-LP Graduates

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The Aging Swallow Research Lab and the Oral Health and Swallowing Research Lab are seeking speech-language pathologists who currently work with adults in Canada, to participate in a student research project titled “A Survey to Determine Readiness for Clinical Management of Adults with Dysphagia After Completing Graduate School in Canada Among Speech-Language Pathologists.” This survey is being conducted by undergraduate student Christine Lee, under the supervision of Dr. Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald from McMaster University, Dr. Rebecca Affoo and Juliana McLaren from Dalhousie University and Zuleikha Wadhwaniya from University Health Network.

The purpose of this study is to determine the readiness and competency of Canadian speech-language pathology students in clinically managing dysphagia, immediately following their graduation. We aim to recruit currently practicing speech-language pathologists, who have graduated from a Canadian program within the last 5 years (Classes of 2018-2022). We are not collecting any identifying information and only aggregate-level data (i.e., data that summarizes the results) will be made public.

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please note, there will be no financial benefits associated with the completion of the survey.
If interested, please click here

If you have any questions about this study, please do not hesitate to contact Christine Lee via email at leec128@mcmaster.ca.
Note that this study has been reviewed by the Hamilton Integrated Research Ethics Board (HiREB) under Project #15267. The HiREB is responsible for ensuring that participants are informed of the risks associated with the research, and that participants are free to decide if participation is right for them. If you have any questions about the rights of research participants, please call the Office of the Chair, HiREB, at 905.521.2100 x 42013.

 

DLD Awareness Day

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Credit: RADLD

Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Canada (SAC) raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) for international #DLDday on Friday 14 October 2022.

Developmental Language Disorder is a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason. In Canada, there are approximately 2.6 million people with DLD. DLD is a lifelong problem and affects people of all ages.

What is language? Language is an essential element of communication. Language includes talking, understanding, reading, writing, and reasoning with words in one’s own language. Language is key to learning at school, and essential for socialization and self-esteem. Language skills are part of the foundations that make us citizens of our community. It can be challenging for people with DLD to learn, find and hold on to jobs, establish relationships, and do other day-to-day activities involving language.

The 2022 DLDday theme is Growing with DLD, highlighting that DLD is a lifelong, permanent disability. People do not grow out of DLD but with individualized supports that can include regular speech-language therapy and educational adjustments they can thrive. It’s about growing with DLD.

Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD), the lead organization who coordinates international DLDday are advocating for increased recognition and support for people with DLD across their lifespan. RADLD Canada and SAC are joining together to raise awareness of DLD in Canada.

“People with DLD are 6 times more likely to suffer from anxiety and 3 times more likely to have clinical depression. They are also at significant risk of struggling with reading, spelling and mathematics. Although DLD is a common condition affecting many areas of life, people with DLD are unlikely to receive access to services,” said Stephen Parsons, Chair of RADLD.

Join us in raising awareness of DLD. Developmental Language Disorder Day #DLDday, now in its sixth year, is celebrated annually around the world with more than 40 countries involved.

Visit radld.org for more information and resources.

For more information contact:

François Gosselin (French), DLD working in the field of awareness

francois.gosselin123@gmail.com 

438-520-8505 (Cell phone and WhatsApp)        

Caitlin Malli (English)

Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP

Cmalli@saanichschools.ca

Recruiting: Speech-Language Pathologists with Experience with Speech Amplification Devices for Clients with Parkinson’s Disease

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Researchers in the Communicative Disorders and Sciences Department at the University at Buffalo are looking for speech-language pathologists who have experience using speech amplification devices with clients with Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonism to participate in an online interview study. By “using speech amplification devices”, we mean trialling, demoing, and/or prescribing these types of devices for the treatment of speech symptoms. Specifically, this study is looking to gather information about the experiences, perceptions, and opinions of the use of speech amplification technology for people with Parkinson’s disease and/or parkinsonism. This research has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University at Buffalo.

You are eligible to participate if you: 

1) Are currently practicing as a registered speech-language pathologist in the United States or Canada
2) Have experience assessing and treating clients with Parkinson’s disease and/or parkinsonism
3) Have ever trialed, demoed, and/or prescribed a speech/voice amplification device (example: Chattervox) for a client with Parkinson’s disease.

The interview will be conducted remotely and is expected to take 30 to 60 minutes during which a researcher will ask you questions about your experience assessing and treating clients with Parkinson’s disease/parkinsonism and your experiences using a speech amplification device. Participants will be compensated for their time.
If you are interested in participating and/or have additional questions, please email casa.lab.ub@gmail.com 

 

Speech-Language Pathology Interview Recruitment

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University at Buffalo - SUNY

Researchers in the Communicative Disorders and Sciences Department at the University at Buffalo are looking for speech-language pathologists who have experience using speech amplification devices with clients with Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonism to participate in
an online interview study. 
 

You are eligible to participate if you:
1) are currently practicing as a registered speech-language pathologist in the United States or Canada,
2) have experience assessing and treating clients with Parkinson’s disease and/or parkinsonism,
3) have ever trialed, demoed, and/or prescribed a speech/voice amplification device (example: Chattervox) to for a client with Parkinson’s disease.

 

The interview is expected to take 30 to 60 minutes during which a researcher will ask you questions about your experience assessing and treating clients with Parkinson’s disease/parkinsonism and your experiences using a speech amplification device. Compensation is available for participants. 

 

For more details, click here.

Survey: Use of the DLD Label by Francophone Speech-Language Pathologists

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Do you use the DLD label in your assessment reports? There is a great deal of variability among S-LPs in the use of a specific term, a label, to identify children with persistent language impairment. Help Laurentian University understand your challenges and needs in French minority language settings nationally (outside of Quebec) by completing a survey. Please note, the survey is only available in French. 

Click here for more information and to complete the survey

 

REMINDER: Serve on SAC’s Speech-Language Pathology Services in Private Practice Working Group or SAC’s Audiologists in Private Practice Working Group

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The primary objective of the Speech-Language Pathology Services in Private Practice Working Group, hereafter referred to as the “Working Group”, is to prepare a report for the Board of Directors about professional resources required by speech-language pathology members working in private practice.

The Working Group will:

  • Review current speech-language pathology services in private practice in each province and territory including a member survey.
  • Identify issues of concern and importance.
  • Develop a report for review and approval by the SAC Board of Directors which includes a recommendation of resources to support SAC members and associates working in private practice.

Working Group Details

  • Name: Speech-Language Pathology Services in Private Practice
    Working Group
  • Purpose: To prepare a report for the Board of Directors about professional resources required by speech-language pathology members working in private practice.
  • Length of Term: Approximately 5 months (beginning in June 2022)
  • Working Language: English
  • Deadline to Apply: July 14, 2022

For a full description of the working group’s mandate, please see the terms of reference.

 

Eligibility and How to Apply

If you would like to apply to serve on SAC’s Speech-Language Pathology Services in Private Practice Working Group, please ensure you meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be an SAC speech-language pathology member or communication health assistant associate.
  • Be available for the duration of the project.
  • Maintain your SAC membership throughout your term.

For more information about the requirements, please see the working group terms of reference.

Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Expression of Interest Form (Word | PDF) and submit it to volunteer@sac-oac.ca by July 14, 2022.

 

The primary objective of the Audiologists in Private Practice Working Group, hereafter referred to as the “Working Group”, is to further investigate the most significant needs and current issues facing audiologists who are working in private practice. This research will be used to prepare the Working Group’s report for the Board of Directors about professional resources required by audiology members working in private practice.

The Working Group will:

  • Develop an environmental scan of private practice Audiology Service in each province and territory including a member survey.
  • Identify significant areas of concern and importance to private practice Audiologists.
  • Develop SAC’s plans to support members and associates where private practice is concerned based on the findings of the group.
  • Develop a report for both review and approval by the SAC Board of Directors.

Working Group Details

  • Name: Audiologists in Private Practice Working Group
  • Purpose: To prepare a report for the Board of Directors about professional resources required by audiology members working in private practice.
  • Length of Term: Approximately 5 months (beginning in June 2022)
  • Working Language: English
  • Deadline to Apply: July 14, 2022

For a full description of the working group’s mandate, please see the terms of reference.

 

Eligibility and How to Apply

If you would like to apply to serve on SAC’s Audiologists in Private Practice Working Group, please ensure you meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be an SAC audiology member.
  • Be available for the duration of the project.
  • Maintain your SAC membership throughout your term.

For more information about the requirements, please see the working group terms of reference.

Interested candidates should complete a Volunteer Expression of Interest Form (Word | PDF) and submit it to volunteer@sac-oac.ca by July 14, 2022.

 

 

 

Webinar – A Vision to Transform Canada’s Public Health System with Dr. Theresa Tam

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The COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest public health crisis that our country has confronted in a century. While our public health system and workforce extended itself to respond to COVID-19, public health was challenged in their capacity to address other important and public health issues. The pandemic has highlighted the strengths of our system but it has also exposed vulnerabilities. During this webinar, Dr. Theresa Tam discussed how we can join forces across communities and sectors to build the public health system that meets the needs of all people in Canada.

Click here to access the webinar

 

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