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IASLT in Conversation
by IASLT
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!
Episodes
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In conversation with Deirdre Coleman SLT, also known as Aisling from Dizzy Deliveries.
In this episode we talk to Deirdre Coleman, experienced Speech and Language Therapist and Lamh tutor about her role as Aisling on RTE children's television program Dizzy Deliveries.
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In Conversation with Maggie Garvey Clinical Specialist SLT
In this episode we are chatting with Maggie Garvey, Clinical Specialist in the Mater Hospital about the national DBS service.
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In Conversation with the authors of the new Standards of Practice for Eating, Drinking and Swallowing difficulties Management.
In this episode, we discuss the new Standards of Practice for Eating, Drinking and Swallowing difficulties management with co-authors Sile Tyrell, Fiona Hill and Zelda Greene.
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In Conversation with Poster Presenters from IASLT Conference 2026
This episode features conversations with 6 poster presenters from IASLT conference 2026. You’ll hear from David O’Shea, Emer Murphy, one of our poster prize winners, Aine O’Brien, Marion Toland, Sarah Musgrave and Karen Culleton and then our last conversation is with Patricia Gillivan Murphy.
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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 requirements, clinical placements and the practical aspects of being a student SLT.
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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
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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 working in the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street since 2021. Zelda has a long history of...
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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 tells us more about the conference and what we can expect. Early bird registration is now open.
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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 Lisiecka worked on this paper called: Speech and language therapy services for autistic children in...
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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.
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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 her environment. She is joined by speech and language therapist Caroline McLoughlin and clinical...
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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 Society in UCC.
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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 Trinity College Dublin, they reflect on their time as SLTs over the last 30+ years and discuss how...
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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 Therapist from being in the first SLT class in Trinity College to the highs and lows of her career…
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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 department and the fascinating role of SLT in awake craniotomies.
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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 the profession and the importance of connection in today's world.
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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 Ireland. She was nominated due to her excellent clinical skills as well as her incredible ability to...
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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 Ireland in 2020. He is currently a Little Voices Programme Coordinator with ABC Start Right in Limerick,...
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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 to identify with a male SLT, having to invent your professional persona because of a lack of role...
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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 supports clients during some of their most vulnerable moments. Abbie hopes that this conversation shines…
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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 fostering an environment where everyone can feel welcome. David highlights that the job of a speech...
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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 helped countless patients with communication and swallowing impairments in St Mary's Hospital in…
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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 nominated because she has demonstrated excellence in developing a postgraduate training for SLTs who…
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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 University Hospital, Ciara Landy, SSLT based in Our Lady's Hospital Navan and Monica Clancy, SSLT working…
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The Mutual Recognition of Professional Association Credentials: The MRA Agreement
In this episode we talk to Anne Healy from the IASLT about the MRA process and what is involved.
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The IASLT 2023 Conference
In this episode we talk to Caroline O'Flynn SLT who is the social media co-ordinator for this year's IASLT conference. The conference will be held online on December 5th and 6th and will showcase the best of Irish SLT research and practice. Register today to secure your place!...
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SLT Support and Mentor 2023! Siobhán Ward Lynch
On this episode we talk to Siobhán ward Lynch, Senior Speech and Language Therapist and Practice Tutor based in Letterkenny Primary Care centre. Siobhán is the 2023 winner of the SLT Support and Mentor award from IASLT.
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Aoife O'Shea IASLT 2023 Service Excellence Award
Today we are talking to Aoife O’Shea, Senior Speech & Language Therapist working with Happy Talk in Cork, and the 2023 winner of the Speech and Language Therapy Service Excellence Award. Aoife was nominated as she has developed relationships, inspired confidence and skill and brought so much joy…
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IASLT Unsung Hero Award 2023: Fiona Guihen
In this podcast we are talking to Fiona Guihen, Senior Speech & Language Therapist based in Primary Care in Meath and the 2023 winner of the IASLT Unsung Hero Award. Fiona was nominated because of her unwavering enthusiasm, innovation and above all commitment to improving the lives of people with...
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Expiratory Muscle Strength Training - EMST with Sandra Brandon SLT
Sandra Brandon, Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Galway University Hospital and PhD candidate at NUIG talks about her research and experience working with EMST
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Speech and Language Therapists working in Mental Health
In this episode, Grace Walsh and SLT working in the area of infant mental health talks to Anna McLeod, and SLT working in CAMHS. Both are part of the IASLT Mental Health SIG and talk about the current and emerging roles of SLTs in the area of mental health
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In conversation with Edel Dunphy, COO of the IASLT
To kick off season 2 of our IASLT in Conversation podcast, we talk to Edel Dunphy, COO of the IASLT to hear about the developments in the organisation and what members can look forward to in 2023
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The Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act: Implications for SLTs
In this episode, Bríd Spillane, SLT with St John of God Community Services talks to Dr Sinéad Kellaghan, acting SLT Manager from HSE South East Community Healthcare Carlow/Kilkenny and Caroline Howarth, SLT Manager/ Director of Adult Clinical Services at St Michael's House, Dublin about the ADMA...
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DLD: A Teacher Perspective
In order to celebrate this year's DLD Awareness Day: Growing with DLD, we asked Aisling O'Connor, a primary school teacher that is relatively new to DLD to talk to Orla Savage, a teacher with many years' experience in working with children with DLD and their families. Orla shares her advice and...
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Special Extended Podcast on Living with Aphasia
A panel discussion exploring diverse perspectives on aphasia advocacy and raising awareness among health professionals, policy-makers and members of the public. Panel members included: Aoife Carolan, Senior Speech and Language Therapist Helen Kelly, Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy Larry...
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Student SLT Placements
Here we are in conversation with Practice Education Coordinator Kerrie O'Grady and Dr Fiona Ryan, an SLT clinical specialist to talk about the challenges and solutions to taking SLT students on placement. With back to University approaching, we are encouraging all SLTs to consider taking an SLT...
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Inclusion Ireland CEO Derval McDonagh
Here we are conversation with Inclusion Ireland CEO and former Speech and Language Therapist Derval McDonagh. Derval talks about her role, and how SLTs can help advocate for people with Intellectual Disabilities
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Interview with Gary Boyle for Brain Awareness Week
March is Brain Awareness Week. Claire Meskill joins Gary Boyle to talk about Parkinson's Disease and the role of the SLT
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Launch of the New IASLT Website for 2022: Conversation with Anne Barrett
Here we talk to the IASLT Website Chairperson Anne Barrett about what we can expect from the new www.iaslt.ie website
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Toys for Christmas: Supporting Speech and Language with Emma O' Leary
Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole interview Emma O' Leary from life with tiny humans about what toys are useful to support speech and language in the lead up to the busy Christmas period!
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DLD Day 2021: Perspective from teacher Julie Sweeney
In anticipation of DLD day taking place on the 15th of October 2021, listen to Brenda Mockler, parent to a child with DLD discuss DLD from the perspective of teachers and parents of secondary school pupils with DLD with Julie Sweeney.
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IASLT Conference 2021: What to expect
Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole, who is a member of the scientific committee on this years IASLT Biennial conference committee discuss what to expect from this years virtual conference in terms of the platform, keynote speakers, topics, presentations and more! Don't forget early bird tickets can be...
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Ciara O'Toole DLD See Me: An interview with Sophie Franks
An interview with Sophie Franks about her experiences as an adult with DLD
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DLD See Me: An interview with Damian Quinn
Dr. Ciara O' Toole interviews Damian Quinn ahead of DLD day 2020.
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DLD See Me: The Needs of Children with DLD in School
Dr Ciara O' Toole interviews Dr Aoife Gallagher on the needs of children with DLD in School
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Aphasia Awareness Month with Dr. Helen Kelly
Listen to Dr. Helen Kelly share her wealth of knowledge about aphasia, with some hints and tips about how to communicate with and support people with aphasia. Dr. Kelly also discusses the Aphasia Café and the experiences of both patrons with aphasia and SLT students who have attended.
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Verbal Dyspraxia Awareness Day with Professor Trish McCabe
Verbal Dyspraxia Awareness Day took place on the 14th of May 2021. Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole interview Professor Trish McCabe on her experience of working in this area and use of the ReST intervention. Stay tuned for some exciting CPD opportunities coming up with Professor McCabe soon!
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Parkinson's Awareness Month with Veronica Clark
In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness month, Veronica Clark is featuring on the IASLT in conversation. Veronica is the current chair of the European Parkinson’s Disease Association and a practicing Speech and Language Therapist in the UK.
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World Down Syndrome Day 2021
World Down Syndrome Day 2021 is celebrated on the 21st of March. Listen to six young adults with Down Syndrome share with us their experience of Speech and Language Therapy and the benefits it has had on their lives
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Working in Children's and Adolescents Mental Health with Sarah Burns and Mary Scullion
Children's Mental Health Week took place from the 1st to 7th February 2021. Mental Health is a topic that is becoming more and more prevalent in recent times. Listen to Mary and Sarah, who share a joint SLT Manager position at Lucena Clinic share their experiences on what it's like to work in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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