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Welcome to Diary of a New Grad Speechie. Your go-to podcast for uni students or speechies who know a little, about a lot. Join Ash & Cass as they navigate through the working life, while giving you handy tips ∧ tricks to survive in the real world (the stu

Diary of a New Grad


    • Apr 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES


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    S6 #8. Social communication assessment tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 40:28


    Hiyaaaa!!! welcome to this weeks episode where we chat all things social communication assessment tips. This has been a HIGHLY requested and anticipated episode, so we hope you love it and learn a thing or two. We talk about: what toys we bring to the assessment, what assessment tools we bring, what to look for & how we structure the room for the assessment. Links from the show: WORK FOR ASH 11 PRELINGUISTIC SKILLS CHECKLIST PRAGMATICS PROFILE PATREON MEMBER We hope you enjoy the episode and as always please rate the podcast and leave a review! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S6 #7 Managing a Mixed Caseload with Allie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 31:42


    Hey Guys and welcome back after our little hiatus! Today on the episode we chat with Allie a speech pathologist currently working in Melbourne. She shares the ins and outs of her role and how she manages a mixed caseload, as well as some awesome PD recommendations. We hope you enjoy! P.s., SPA isn't allowing us to link the courses in the show notes :( apologies if you are interested in the courses shared by Allie - please go to the learning hub on SPA to find out more information. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S6 #6 When should we be referring to another health professional?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 36:08


    Hey guys, welcome to this weeks episode where we chat all things referring on. We will talk about referring on to other speech pathologists, occupational therapists and psychologists. We are also continuing the conversation on our Patreon account where we will chat about referrals to Orofacial myologists, Paediatricians and Ear Nose and Throat specialists. If you want to hear the extended version then head to this link to join up today! Become a Patreon member We hope you enjoy the episode and as always please rate the podcast and leave a review! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S6 #5 Working with Adults in a Regional Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 39:40


    Hi everyone, welcome to this weeks episode. We chat to Karina, a speech pathologist working in a regional hospital. In the episode she discusses the ins and outs of her role and offers some great tips for anyone interested in working in a hospital. The essential dysphagia handbook - get it here! Professional development courses recommended - Aphasiology Symposium of Australasia, Complex Clinical Case Series by Allied Health Clinical Educators Network (allied health.education@rch.org.au for more info) Interested in becoming a Patreon member for exclusive content? Head to this link to find out more information. We hope you enjoy the episode and as well please rate the podcast and leave a review! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S6 #4. Disordered breathing in children and what we can do about it with Dr David McIntosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 92:30


    Hello everyone! Welcome to this weeks episode. We are talking with Paediatric ENT Dr David McIntosh. During the episode he covers important topics including: - What is disordered breathing? - How can we identify disordered breathing? - When we should refer to an ENT for further assessment/treatment - The impacts disordered breathing has on children - Tongue ties and orofacial myology You can find Dr David McIntosh via the following links - Facebook , Instagram , Snored to Death - Are you dying in your sleep? Interested in becoming a Patreon member for exclusive content? Head to this link to find out more information. We hope you enjoy the episode and as well please rate the podcast and leave a review! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S6 #3 A day in the life of an SLP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 41:24


    Today's episode is all about what working life is like as SLP's. We discuss the in's and outs of our day including how many clients we see, how we plan for clients & have time to write notes! ROW recommendation: Build a beetle game & reading the SPA journal! Interested in Patreon and receiving exclusive content from us? Head over to the Patreon website and subscribe now! I want in! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S6 #2 Starting a Private Practice with Ash

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 44:54


    Hi everyone and welcome to another episode, as mentioned before it's SOOO good to be back! This episode is all about Ash's experience starting a speech pathology private practice and a few considerations that are important to make before you take the big step and go out solo! We hope you enjoy the episode and let us know if you have any questions about the information shared.  Coastal Paediatric Therapy Instagram  You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S6 #1 - Preparing to work in the UK as an SLP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 47:51


    Hiiiii everyone and welcome back to season 6! Today we talk about the steps involved in planning to work in the UK as a speech language pathologist. Links below for all discussed in the ep: HCPC Documents for HCPC Visa application Mediplacements Globe locums

    Feature Friday - Sunshines Eat Speak Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 34:25


    Hello everyone and welcome to another Feature Friday episode. This segment is a chance for you to hear the ins and outs of Speech Pathology and Allied Health Businesses across Australia. If you have seen their seek ad and wanting to know more information then this is the perfect place to learn more. Today, this episode is brought to you by Sunshines Eat Speak Move. An allied health private practice located in North Lakes QLD. In this feature Friday episode we hear from Kayla, Director of Sunshines Eat Speak Move. She provide a great insight into the family of Sunshines Eat Speak Move and the clear workplace expectations that are set in place and ensure all her employees have workplace satisfaction and are happy in their roles. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you want to find out more you can do so here: Sunshines Eat Speak Move - Website Sunshines Eat Speak Move - Instagram You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #12. Q&A from Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 42:06


    Welcome back to another episode. Today we are answering a few questions we have received on Instagram, we hope you enjoy!  *This episode is sponsored by Communicate Speech Pathology. Check out their new graduate connection program here  You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #11. Understanding the parental grief cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 47:15


    Hi everyone! We are back with another episode. Today we are talking about the parental grief cycle and some characteristics of each stage. We also discuss what you can do in your therapy to support parents at each stage. We hope you enjoy this one! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com *This episode is sponsored by Communicate Speech Pathology. Check out their new graduate connection program here

    Feature Friday - Occumax

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 30:56


    Hello everyone and welcome to another Feature Friday episode. This segment is a chance for you to hear the ins and outs of Speech Pathology and Allied Health Businesses across Australia. If you have seen their seek ad and wanting to know more information then this is the perfect place to learn more. Today, this episode is brought to you by Occumax. An allied health private practice located in Mackay QLD. In this feature Friday episode we hear from Danielle and Hannah, two speech pathologists. They provide an insight into Occumax and discuss the importance of being in a supportive workplace in your early career. They touch on the clinical expectations as a new grad and how that changes as they progress into their career. Occumax website Occumax Instagram You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #10. Professional Development Courses for Early Career Speechies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 51:59


    Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode, today we are recommending a few PD courses that we think are beneficial to complete as an early career speechie!  You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie  Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie   Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community  CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com *This episode is sponsored by Communicate Speech Pathology. Check out their new graduate connection program here

    S5 #9. Fluency foundations with Lauren Brown - Stutter Free kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 49:51


    Hiiiii everyone! Welcome back to another guest episode! Today, we are so excited to bring you our FIRST ever fluency related episode and we thought no one better to chat to than paediatric speech pathologist and stuttering specialist - Lauren Brown.  Lauren has been a paediatric speech pathologist for over 15 years, and has been working exclusively in the area of fluency in the last 4 years. Lauren has recently created her professional development course for therapists and parents called "Fluency Foundations". This course is perfect for all SLPs & parents wanting additional knowledge on how to treat stuttering confidently & accurately using an integrative approach. We loved this chat with Lauren & hope you all gain a little more information about stuttering therapy in paediatric clients. You can find more about Lauren's course here: Fluency Foundations or on Insta @stutterfreekids Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie  Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie   Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community  CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    Feature Friday - Chat Well Allied Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 28:30


    HELLO EVERYONE! Welcome to another Feature Friday episode. This segment is a chance for you to hear the ins and outs of Speech Pathology Businesses across Australia. If you have seen their seek ad and wanting to know more information then this is the perfect place to learn more. Today this episode is sponsored by SpeechEase Speech Therapy. In this episode we hear from Annie and Lara who are new graduate speech pathologists working at Chat Well Allied Health. They discuss how Chat Well Allied Health supports their employees and growth to becoming a confident speech pathologist, expected case load, KPIs and much more. You can find Chat Well Allied Health here: Chat Well Website Chat Well Instagram You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #8. Placement prep & study tips!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 38:16


    Hello Everyone! This episode is for all of you students, no matter where you are studying or what year you are in, we are sure you will find this episode helpful. In this episode, we have put together our top placement preparation tips to help you feel best prepared for whats to come! We have also compiled a list of your favourite study tips from our instagram and discussed them in this ep.  Good luck with your journeys! If we can do it, you can too! - Ash & Cass x This episode is brought to you by Communicate Speech Pathology. Communicate Speech Pathology New Graduate program - 2023 Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie  Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie   Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community  CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #7. The Basics of the NDIS - What even is it??

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 42:49


    Hello Everyone! This episode is for you students and newly graduated speechies! More often than not you'll work with clients who are participants of the NDIS, therefore in this episode we touch on briefly what the NDIS is and some important aspects to consider when referring, writing reports and the overall basics of what an NDIS plan looks like. We understand there are a lot of pieces of information that we haven't touched on in this episode (otherwise it would have gone on forever!) however our biggest tip - when in doubt speak to your supervisor, director or someone from the NDIS to help point you in the right direction. Let us know if there is anything else you'd like to hear on this topic and we will answer further questions regarding the NDIS in future episodes. NDIS Partners in the community - ECEI This episode is brought to you by Communicate Speech Pathology. Communicate Speech Pathology New Graduate program - 2023 Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #6. What We Wish We Knew Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 36:18


    This episode is brought to you by Communicate Speech Pathology. Communicate Speech Pathology New Graduate program - 2023 Hello! Welcome back to another episode. Today we are talking about a few important pieces of information that we have learnt in our careers thus far. We hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #5. Is it a motor speech or a phonological disorder?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 39:18


    Hi everyone! This episode is all about motor speech disorders and how to differentially diagnose between motor speech or phonological disorders in paediatric clients. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always let us know your thoughts on instagram! Communicate Speech Pathology New Graduate program - 2023 Amy Graham's website - Motor Speech PD FREE DTTC Course - Dr Edythe Strand Differential diagnosis of CAS and Dysarthria Course Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #4. Red Flags (ICKS) to Look Out For - Private Practice Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 38:02


    Hello!!! This episode is all about red flags to look out for when working in a private practice and to give you the confidence to identify when a workplace just isn't working out for you. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always let us know your thoughts on instagram. Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    Feature Friday - SpeechEase Speech Therapy - Working in a Regional QLD Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 37:56


    HELLO EVERYONE! Welcome to another Feature Friday episode. This segment is a chance for you to hear the ins and outs of Speech Pathology Businesses across Australia. If you have seen their seek ad and wanting to know more information then this is the perfect place to learn more. Today this episode is sponsored by SpeechEase Speech Therapy. We hear from Sheree & Zia who are current employees of SpeechEase Speech Therapy. They discuss what it's like working in a regional town, important points to consider when deciding to move away from home and what supervision looks like at SpeechEase Speech Therapy. You can find them & career information here : SpeechEase Website You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #3. All things SSD's with the amazing Amy Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 45:06


    Hey guys welcome back to another guest episode! Today, we are so excited to bring you this episode with Amy Graham! *We are a little star struck to be honest* In this episode, we chat to Amy Graham - an SLP & SSD guru all the way from the States! We chat about learning & professional development courses to expand your knowledge and confidence when treating SSD's in children. Amy also gives her number one tip for treating a lateral lisp. Let us know what you think below and good luck treating those tricky SSD's! You can find Amy here: Amy Graham Website or on Insta @grahamspeechtherapy Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

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    S5 #2. Resigning From a Job + discussing phonological processes with parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 33:45


    Hello, welcome to our second episode for the season. Today we are discussing all things *RESIGNING*. We also continue on with our How to talk with parents segment and this one is all about phonological process and speech errors. A handy resource we like to use while discussing a child's speech errors with parents - Parent Handout by Adventures in Speech Pathology We have a competition with Twinkl Australia. Make sure you listen to the beginning of the episode to hear how you can enter to be in the draw to win 3 months unlimited membership. Head to our instagram to enter - I want to win!!! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    Feature Friday - Sounds Right Speech Pathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 33:36


    HELLO EVERYONE! Welcome to our first Feature Friday episode, we are so excited. This segment is a chance for you to hear the ins and outs of Speech Pathology Business' across Australia. Have you seen their seek ad and wanting to know more information then this is the perfect place to learn more. Today this episode is sponsored by Sounds Right Speech Pathology! We hear from Mille and Gabby who are current employees of Sounds Right Speech Pathology. You can follow them here : Sounds Right Speech Pathology Career information - I want to apply!! Up coming Sounds Right Speech Pathology events You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S5 #1. Thank God You're Here + Introducing Our New Segment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 32:03


    GUYSSS we are so excited to be back in your ears for our 5th season! Disclaimer **we are sorry about the volume issues throughout this episode, we have new microphones but still trying to work out how we use them LOLZ** In this episode we give you all a life update + introduce our new segment "How to talk with parents" - Diagnosis edition. We give you some ideas on how you can talk with your client's parent while they are going through the diagnosis process and a few support groups that are recommended. Facebook groups: Ashleigh's business: Coastal Paediatric Therapy Speech Ease Speech Therapy 'Sip & Speechie' Event - TICKETS!! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S4 #8. Get to know Communicate Speech Pathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 27:56


    Welcome back to another guest episode!! In this episode, we chat to employees, Carla & Annie at Communicate Speech pathology. We discuss the ins and outs of their roles at Communicate Speech Pathology, including the interview process and what it's like to work for Comunicate. We hope you enjoy this chat! You can find Communicate Speech Pathology here: https://communicatespeech.com.au/ Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S4 #7. Burnout in the speech pathology profession

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 27:05


     Hello everyone! Join us in this episode as we have a casual chat about burnout in the speech pathology profession.

    S4 #6. School aged language therapy approaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 19:07


    Hiiiiiii & welcome back to another episode! Today we are talking about three school aged language therapy approaches: Colourful Semantics, Visualising & Verbalising & Story Grammar Marker. We talk about how to use each approach & what it's used for when working with school aged language clients. Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! Marina's Instagram - @marinas.speechcorner Visualising & Verbalising Story Grammar Marker You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine. Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S4 #5. How to manage difficult situations on placement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 31:15


    Happy Monday friends and welcome back to another important episode! As you can read in the title this can be a little awkward especially if you're having some tough times with your clinical educator and placement site. But don't worry, we got you! In this episode we talk about 4 situations that are most common (in our experiences) that students might experience while on placement and give some practical advice on how you can manage and make sure they are continuing to tick off your COMPASS!!!!!!  Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com 

    S4 #4. Mums who study speech pathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 34:16


    Hi everyone! We are soo excited for this discussion as we think this is a pretty special episode. We hear from a few boss mums who are currently studying speech pathology and how they manage the demands of providing for a family and keeping up with their study. This episode is for anyone considering studying speech, or for someone you know wants to study speech. We want to help you all know what it's like first hand and how these super mums manage the demands of study, work, home and children! Which just saying that sounds like a lot!!  Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S4 #3. Get to know Ability Action Australia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 26:22


    Welcome back to another guest episode!! In this episode, we chat to senior speech pathologists & team leaders Alice and Ken, who work for a national healthcare company called Ability Action Australia.  We discuss the ins and outs of their roles at AAA, including the interview process and the successful new graduate program AAA offer nation wide. Alice and Ken also share their experiences as speech pathologists thus far and delve into the specialist areas - ASD and AAC. We hope you enjoy this chat! You can find Ability Action Australia here: Ability Action Australia Website Ability Action Australia LinkedIn AAC links: Liberator  Zyteq Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S4 #2. What to expect in your first 6 months as a new graduate speech pathologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 26:16


    Hello everyone!! In this episode we discuss what you can expect to see/experience in the first 6 months as a new graduate speech pathologist. This period can be pretty daunting so we hope this episode will give you a few tips on what you can expect and to also let you know that 'YOU'RE NOT ALONE!'.  As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S4 #1. Managing Behaviour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 29:34


    Hellooo guys!! Welcome back to season 4. We are so happy to be back. In this episode, we give a brief life update and give some handy tips to help understand and manage tricky behaviours during your speech sessions. As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S3 #11. What do I do when I first start my job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 27:16


    Helloooo everyone and welcome back to our last episode of the season! In this episode we talk about some handy things you could do to fill up that really quiet period when you first start your job (trust us, you need to use this time well because there won't be a lot of other times that you will get this much free time).  Thanks for listening and showing your support. As always please leave a review below!!! - Ash & Cass xx You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S3 #10. Late Talkers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 27:45


    In this episode we discuss important tips that we do when working with late talkers. If this is an area of practice that you enjoy or that you find really challenging then this is the episode for you!  Thanks for listening and showing your support. As always please leave a review below!!! - Ash & Cass xx  You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

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    S3 #9. Get to know SpeechEase with Kate Thomson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 35:34


    WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE! We have been slightly MIA but we are super happy to be back with an exciting episode for you all. Listen as we chat to director of SpeechEase Speech Therapy and get to know the ins and outs of this private practice. Kate talks discusses how SpeechEase supports their employees, specifically new graduates and early career speech pathologist. Kate also shares her wonderful career thus far and extensive knowledge in the area of AAC and clients with disabilities.  You can find SpeechEase here:  SpeechEase Website  Instagram - Speech Ease Speech Therapy  Thanks for listening to another episode and supporting our podcast. Please leave a review below (it's helps us a lot) hehe!  You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S3 #8. Let's talk about pays baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 35:51


    It's jobbbbb season!! For those of you who are new graduates, early career or even experienced speech pathologists - you will understand this time of year can be so daunting!  We are here to help you ask those awkward/icky questions to your potential employer. In this episode, we discuss topics such as: - Pays - Professional Development packages - KPI's - What even are they and what is considered 'normal' - How to find the right job - How to filter out jobs that aren't right for you We hope this episode gives you some confidence to ask these questions in a job interview, or some topics to keep an eye out for during the application process. Good luck queens!!!  As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S3 #7. Top 10 Tips for keeping a child engaged during an assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 14:08


    Welcome to another Top 10 tips episode! (Our fave segment so far). Today we talk about our 10 favourite ways to keep a child engaged during an assessment (SO tricky!). We discuss some fun ways to use games/objects that you already have in your clinic to avoid boredom and distraction. We hope this episode gives you some new, fun ideas to try in your assessment sessions. As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S3 #6. Top 10 tips for Working with Adults in an Acute Hospital Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 15:37


    Welcome to our first ADULT content episode!! (FYI - still only G rated). This is one area of speech pathology we haven't discussed yet on Diary of a New Grad Speechie and we are so excited! As we are both paediatric speech pathologists, we had to phone a friend and out source this information to bring to you today (Thanks to our fab friend - G). In this episode we discuss 10 top tips for working with adult patients in an acute hospital setting. We hope you enjoy it! As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S3 #5. BONUS EP! We talk insta poll results & difficulties with telehealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 30:44


    Welcome to our first ever bonus episode. Listen as we discuss the results of our instagram polls regarding roles in private practice, difficulties with Telehealth, recommendations AND some funny client stories!  Recommendations:  Podcast: The becky & Cam hotline  PBS kids: https://pbskids.org Marvel HQ: https://spiderman.marvelhq.com/games/spider-man-poster-creator

    S3 #4. Starting a Practice with Boss Gal Jess

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 33:17


    This episode is for anyone who is considering starting their own private practice! We chat to our good friend Jess. Jess is a speech pathologist who speaks about her roles as a mobile speechie, a team leader & now as her own boss! Jess talks about the advantages & disadvantages of her previous roles and gives some tips & tricks for those wanting to start a business. You can find Jess here: https://talemspeech.com.au  As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com For anyone wanting to know more about Jess, You can find her here at Talem Speech Pathology: www.talemspeech.com.au

    S3 #3. So, You Want to Study Speech Pathology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 27:31


    This episode is for your friends, colleagues, family members, anyone that you know that wants to or is considering studying speech pathology. Listen along as we discuss the ins and outs of the Bachelors & Masters of Speech Pathology programs in Australia. Disclaimer - not all university programs are going to be similar, so if you are wanting to find out more information we highly suggest giving the universities a call or by attending an open day to see if Speech Pathology would be the right fit for you. We hope you enjoy :)  As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S3 #2. Our Top 10 Tips to be Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 16:44


    This is one thing we have definitely needed to learn since working as Speech Pathologists! Being creative can be tough, especially with a busy caseload. In this episode we discuss our top tips that have helped us to be creative and think of fun activities to do when we are planning for a session. We hope you enjoy it!  As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

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    S3 #1. We are back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 17:30


    WELCOME BAAACKKK!! We are so happy to be back in your ears for another season. In this episode, we give a life update - who we are, where we are working now, what a day in the life looks like, and our plans for the season!  As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below. Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S2 #10. Our 10 tips for managing your caseload.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 19:12


    HELLOOO GUYS!! Welcome to our final episode of Season 2! (Don't worry - we will be back!) In this episode, we discuss our top 10 tips for managing your caseload. Whether you're working in paediatrics, adults, government, schools or private practice - these tips will definitely apply to you!  As always, let us know your thoughts and don't forget to leave a review below! Love always - Ash & Cass. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S2 #9. "You can't eat with us" - A guide to behavioural feeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 22:19


    Welcome to Episode 9! Today, we have a special guest on the podcast.... our very own Cass!  Join us as we talk all things assessment and goal setting for behavioural feeding in children who are most often described as 'picky' or 'fussy' eaters. You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S2 #8. Our Top 10 Placement Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 24:56


    Episode 8 is another good one (in our opinion)!! We discuss our top 10 placement tips to help you survive one of the most stressful experiences throughout university.  You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S2 #7. Diary of a QLD Health Speech Pathology Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 30:35


    WELCOME BACK TO EPISODE 7!!! We are SO excited for you to hear this episode! We don't have favourites but if we did, this one would have to be one of our ABSOLUTE faves so far. We chat to Aimee - a speech pathologist & speech pathology director of a QLD Hospital & Health Service. Aimee gives us great knowledge & insight into the QLD Health system and gives amazing advice on: - How to NAIL the Qld Health interview process - How to stand out in your application - Some QLD Health interview question examples - How to stand out as a QLD Health employee - Professional Development - A 'typical' day as a speechie in a QLD Health role - Any tips for anyone wanting to get into this field So basically, if you're a student/ new grad / ANY speechie wanting to know more about the Hospital / Government Health sector - then this is the episode for you!! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S2 #6. Chill chat & check in with Ash & Cass

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 28:46


    HELLOOO AND WELCOME TO EPISODE 6! In this episode, we chat about our year so far - from work, to burnout, to goal check ins! We even talk about awkward university stories and cringeworthy situations we have been in, including some stories from our wonderful listeners. Grab a coffee/tea while we have a chill chat & join in on the laughs! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S2 #5. Diary of a Feeding Specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 26:54


    Feeding, Feeding, Feeding, a topic that is SOOOO interesting, yet we don't really cover much during our studies! In this episode we speak with Emma, a Speech Pathologist who knows all there is to know about paediatric feeding. Emma gives us a great insight into her interesting career thus far and as always, a few tips for anyone wanting to get into feeding therapy.  https://mymunchbug.com - extreme picky eater book  You can find Emma here: emma@speechnet.com.au OR feedingandgrowing@gmail.com You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

    S2 #4. Successful Speechie Challenge - with Emily Mackie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 20:36


    Welcome back to Diary of a New Grad Speechie. In this episode, we speak with Emily, a private practice director and mentor for the Successful Speechie Challenge. Emily chats to us about her experience as a speech pathologist thus far and the FREE, yes FREE e-book she has realised to support students & new grads as they transition into the working life. Emily also gives us a run down about what the Successful Speechie Challenge is and how you can get involved! Enjoy xx  You can find all that was discussed in the episode here:  Successful Speechie Challenge Free E-Book  Spalding Literacy Program  Emily Mackie Speech Pathologist - Instagram PS. DON'T FORGET TO JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP! You can find us here: Instagram: @diaryofanewgradspeechie Facebook: Diary of A New Grad Speechie  Facebook Group: Diary of A New Grad Speechie Community CREDITS: Intro music- Joyful Ride, Simon Jomphe Lepine.  Outro music: Fresh Fresh, Will Van De Crommert, via storyblocks.com

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