Interview with Pam Waterhouse

We unpack why school-based SLPs feel like they’re failing when the system is built for an impossible caseload and a pull-out “fix it” model. We explore a kinder, more inclusive way to work by building teacher capacity and shifting toward classroom impact that helps more students thrive. • moving from a medical model to an education-aligned mindset • accepting neurodiversity and focusing on strategies over “fixing” • noticing how pull-out therapy can send an unhelpful message • protecting student dignity and self-esteem when motivation is gone • using a workload approach to reach more students • delivering articulation support through teacher professional development • teaching listening and self-correction skills that generalise • starting change by learning the school plan and partnering with principals • using shared language and school priorities to earn buy-in If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it. Share your experiments, your questions, your aha moments, because your experience matters and maybe exactly what another SLP needs to hear.https://sarahdowlingschoolslpcoaching.comMusic: Daniel Chui