Let’s Talk Talking

Readiness to Learn

Two retired speech-language pathologists from Saskatchewan discuss some of the hundreds of small developmental steps that children need to gain in order to be ready to learn.  

What Does a School SLP Do?

Two recently retired school speech-language pathologists in Saskatchewan describe the various communication disabilities that are served by SLPs in our schools

Interview with Audiologist Jodi Haberstock, Au.D

Two retired SLPs from Saskatchewan interview Prince Albert Audiologist Jodi Haberstock.  We discuss screening, assessment and funding as well as the use of sound field systems in classrooms.

Screening: A Critical Component

Two retired SLPs discuss the importance of screening for speech and language disabilities in Saskatchewan schools.

Speech Assistants Can Make All the Difference in Our Schools

Two recently retired Saskatchewan speech-language pathologists discuss their experiences with speech assistants.  Propose a Saskatchewan based training program for speech and language assistants specifically for schools.

Gate Keepers of SLP Services in Sask

Two retired Saskatchewan SLPs discuss - Who decides which children get SLP services and which ones do not?

Inclusion and Communication Disorders

Two retired speech-language pathologists from Saskatchewan discuss the meaning of inclusion, how it is being implemented in the province and what is needed in order for all students to be successful in meeting their full potential.

Teachers Responsible for SLP Work

Two retired SLPs in Saskatchewan discuss the responsibilities that teachers are expected to shoulder.  Discussion about how SLPs can and should be taking on the role of therapist for children with communication disorders

The Myth of the SLP Shortage in Saskatchewan

Two retired SLPs from Saskatchewan discuss the myth of the shortage of speech-language pathologists in the province.  Is the difficulty in marketing, commitment, or the positions available?

Applying Neuroscience to Benefit Communicatively Impaired Children in Saskatchewan

Two experienced SLPs discuss Neuroscience and how new discoveries can be applied to help children in Saskatchewan who have communication disorders.