IASLT in Conversation
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This is the official podcast hosted by the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists. In this podcast we aim to promote awareness surrounding different speech and language disorders, interview some experts in their areas of expertise and knowledge and much more. Sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy. Stay tuned to see what else we have coming soon!
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S5E5 Becoming a Speech and Language Therapist- Practice Education Insights
This episode features Sinead, Katie and Patricia who are Practice Education Coordinators in both undergraduate and postgraduate Speech and Language Therapy courses. They talk about entry…
S5E4 In conversation with Orlaith Maher
Orlaith Maher, an SLT working with Down Syndrome Ireland, talks about her experience of being diagnosed with tongue cancer at the age of 25
S5E3 Zelda Greene, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Neonatology
In this episode were talk to Zelda Greene, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in neonatology. Zelda was the first SLT to be appointed to the Dublin maternity hospitals and has been…
S5E2 IASLT Biennial Conference 2026 - Inspiring Connections, Advancing Together
In this episode, we talk to Emma Wall, chairperson of the current IASLT conference committee. IASLT conference will be held on the 21st and 22nd of May in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. Emma…
S5E1 Parents' experiences and expectations of SLT services for autistic children in Munster
In this episode we speak to the 2024 winners of the IASLT Postgraduate Research Award for submissions to the IASLT journal Advances in Communication and Swallowing. David O'Shea and Dr Dominika…
S4E12 IASLT In Conversation - New Graduate SLT
In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Okafor, a recently graduated Speech and Language Therapist. Stephanie speaks about her hopes and the challenges of being a new Speech and Language Therapist.
S4E11 Shona McEachran: Experiences of Assistive Technology for Communication
In this episode we talk to Shona McEachern who is living with a highly aggressive form of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and is using Assistive Technology to help her communicate and control…
S4E10 IASLT in Conversation: SLT students
In this episode we speak with two final year Speech and Language Therapy students Aine and Holly about the profession, the importance of student placements and the work of the Clinical Therapies…
S4E9 Anne Horgan and Anne Tangney: Retired SLT Managers
In this episode we talk to Anne Horgan and Anne Tangney, both of whom retired from their role as SLT Manager of Cork North and South Primary Care SLT Services respectively in 2024. Both graduates of…
S4E8 IASLT In Conversation: Irene Walsh
In this episode we are speaking with Irene Walsh, recently retired Associate Professor of Speech and Language Therapy in Trinity College Dublin. Irene discusses her career as a Speech and Language…
S4E7 IASLT In Conversation: Pauraic Ryan
Today we are speaking with Pauraic Ryan, a Senior SLT working on the Neurosurgical team in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Pauraic discusses his journey to his current role, his day to day work in the…
S4E6 In Conversation with Gina O'Donohue
In this episode, we are speaking with Gina O'Donohue, retired Speech and Language Therapist who has spent 40 years working in the Irish Health Service. Gina reminisces on her career, covid, promoting…
S4E5 Deirdre Kidney - IASLT SLT Support and Mentor 2024
In this episode we speak to the 2024 winner of the IASLT SLT Support and Mentor Award, Deirdre Kidney from St.Vincent's University Hospital. Deirdre was described as a trailblazer for SLT's in…
S4E4 Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: Tom Costelloe
Tom qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist from the University of Galway in 2012. His SLT journey has seen him venture from London to the English Lake District, to Edinburgh, and back to…
S4E3 Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: Dr Seán Pert
In this episode, Sean Pert shares his experiences of gendered expectations of how to interact with clients on placement, the benefits of being a male SLT where male clients and fathers find it easier…
S4E2 Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: Abbie Alcorn
In this podcast, we delve into Abbie's experience of cultural diversity in the HSE community and SLT in particular. She shares how this diversity shapes her daily work life, especially as she…
S4E1 Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: David O'Shea
In this podcast we talk about David's experience as one of the few men in a career dominated by women. We discuss the management of clients with different cultural backgrounds and the importance of…
S3E4 Aideen Lawlor: IASLT Unsung Hero 2024
In this episode we talk to the 2024 winner of the IASLT Unsung Hero Award, Aideen Lawlor, SLT Manager from St Mary's hospital in Dublin. Aideen was nominated by her colleagues who said that she has…
S3E3 Aine Kearns: The IASLT Service Excellence Award 2024
In this episode we talk to Dr Áine Kearns, Associate Professor at the School of Allied Health at the University of Limerick, and the 2024 winner of the IASLT Service Excellence Award. Áine was…
S3E2 FEES Panel with Patricia Gillivan Murphy, Sheila Robinson, Ciara Landy and Monica Clancy
IASLT in conversation chats with four SLTs working in the area of FEES: Patricia Gillivan Murphy, Clinical Specialist based in The Mater Hospital Dublin, Sheila Robinson, SSLT based in Cork…
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IASLT in Conversation has published 48 episodes since December 2020, covering topics in Business, Careers.
IASLT in Conversation is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.
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