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• IJLCD - Six questions, eight years later: identifying early predictors of language development

  Send us a textIn this podcast we chat with Loretta Gasparini about the research she led on finding a robust predictor tool for persistent language disorders. The aim of this research is to  identify young children who are likely to have persisting language difficulties, so that we can recruit them into research, build a strong evidence base and ultimately support them to thrive.The paper is:Identifying early language predictors: A replication of Gasparini et al. (2023) confirming applicability in a general population. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1460-6984.13086 Loretta Gasparini, Daisy A. Shepherd, Jing Wang, Melissa Wake, Angela T. MorganThis paper was awarded the International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders 2024 Editors' Prize. GITHUB LINK: https://github.com/lottiegasp/languagepredictionsDEMONSTRATOR LINK: https://storage.googleapis.com/rcslt/Index.htmlPlease be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R

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• RCSLT News November 2025: NHS news, oracy, waiting times, Scottish Advanced Practice guidance for AHPs, assistive dying and more

  Send us a textIn our update this month Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the RCSLT covers:Update on the NHS in England.Curriculum review - our definition of oracy adopted and evidence based approach on adaptation for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-response-to-the-curriculum-review-final-report/Engagement with the Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, on the report on the Health of people in prison, and in the secure NHS estate in England. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-health-of-people-in-prison-on-probation-and-in-the-secure-nhs-estate-in-englandRCSLT response to NICE guideline on rehabitation for chronic neurological disorders including acquired brain injury. https://www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-responds-to-new-nice-guideline/Adult waiting times.Scottish advanced practice guidance for AHPs https://www.gov.scot/publications/transforming-roles-paper-6-allied-health-professions-advanced-practice/pages/1/.Invest in SLT update.Care home statement: https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-statement-on-the-role-of-slts-in-care-homes/Assisted dying in Jersey.Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board celebrates RCSLT 80th year.RCSLT conference 26-27 November - tickets still available. https://www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2025/Find other podcasts here https://www.rcslt.org/podcasts/ or on your favourite podcast app.This interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R

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• Awake craniotomy: speech and language therapists at the cutting edge

  Send us a textJoin us as we uncover the fascinating role of speech and language therapists working in awake craniotomy. We go to Birmingham to meet SLT Georgie Harrington and Mr Ismail Ughratdar, Consultant neurosurgeon to find out how they work as part of a team. Donald Innes, an expert by experience, who has had two awake craniotomies, shares his story and thoughts about the process. Kathleen Graham, SLT and now senior project manager for the RCSLT and lead on new awake craniotomies position paper (Oct 2025), gives us some of the history about the procedure.With thanks to speakers:Donald Innes, expert by experienceKathleen Graham, Senior Project Manager, Royal College of Speech and Language TherapistsGeorgie Harrington, Clinical lead, Speech and Language Therapy Outpatients, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustMr Ismail Ughratdar, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Speech and Language Therapy Outpatients, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustUseful links:RCSLT awake craniotomy position paper (October 2025)Awake craniotomy | RCSLT (resources for the public)Awake craniotomy resources | RCSLT (resources for members of the RCSLT)What to expect during an awake craniotomy for brain tumour removal Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R

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• Findings of a systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition

  Send us a textIn this episode we chat with Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr Lucy Bryant, both of the University of Technology Sydney, about their recent systematic review of interventions based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition. The discussion covers:What was the clinical question you were trying to answer?How did you go about undertaking the review? What were the key findings?What does this mean for the speech and language therapy profession?With thanks to panellists:Professor Bronwyn Hemsley, Head of Speech Pathology at The University of Technology Sydney and co-lead of the UTS Disability Research NetworkDr Lucy Bryant, Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology, The University of Technology, SydneyResources:Bryant, L., Bowen, C., Grove, R. et al. Systematic Review of Interventions Based on Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA): Clinical Implications of Absence of Evidence and Cautions for Clinicians and Parents. Curr Dev Disord Rep 12, 2 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-zhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z To read about the prevalence of echolalia mentioned in this podcast see the open access review: Sutherland, R., Bryant, L., Dray, J. & Robert's, J. (2024). Prevalence of Echolalia in Autism: A Rapid Review of Current Findings and a Journey Back to Historical Data. Current Developmental Disorders Reports, 11, 171–183 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40474-024-00311-0https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00311-0Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R

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• RCSLT News October 2025: update from CEO and key policy news

  Send us a textIn our update this month:Special guest Steve Jamieson CEO talks about:RCSLT’s 80th anniversary year https://www.rcslt.org/about-us/rcslt-at-80/ Annual conference coming up https://www.rcslt.org/events/rcslt-conference-2025/ Starting work on shaping the next strategic planInspire leadership programme update https://www.rcslt.org/learning/rcslt-leadership-programme/ Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs updates us on:NHSE workforce plan consultation: respond here https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/10-year-workforce-plan SEND reforms – awaiting news Oral evidence to the Scottish Parliament Health Committee – Autism Spectrum Disorder pathwaysThis interview was conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and produced and edited by freelance producer Jacques Strauss.Please be aware that the views expressed are those of the guests and not the RCSLT.Please do take a few moments to respond to our podcast survey: uk.surveymonkey.com/r/LG5HC3R

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