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Therapod Podcast
The Therapod podcast is a valuable resource created by a team of experienced clinicians- Hosted by Banu Balaji, an experienced occupational therapist. Joining us as Co-host this season we have Georgie Cooney, dedicated teacher, author, and dyslexia specialist with years of experience supporting learners with Specific Learning Difficulties.
This podcast aims to provide accessible and practical information for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children, especially those with additional needs. Banu and her seasoned colleagues share their insights on various topics such as sensory strategies, communication, neurodevelopmental assessments, and promoting both physical and mental health in children and adolescents. They bring their years of training and experience to the table in a way that makes it accessible and meaningful.
The emphasis is on the importance of parents providing timely support and help when needed and aim to reduce overwhelm and bring joy to parenting. The podcast delves into the evolving challenges of modern parenting, the impact of changing environments on children, the significance of play in learning and development, and the value of balancing structured activities with free play. Through their discussions, therapod highlights the importance of understanding individual needs, fostering positive relationships, and supporting children's growth and well-being in today's complex world.
Therapod Podcast
Impact of Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties
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Welcome to Season 6 of Therapod Podcast: More Than Words.
This season dives deep into speech and language - not just therapy, but how communication shapes our entire lives. From education to employment, from childhood through adulthood.
I'm joined by co-host Carolyn Gelenter, an advisory teacher for speech, language and communication needs, and we're bringing you world-class researchers and practitioners who are transforming how we understand language disorders.
Our next guest? Dr. Courtenay Norbury Speech and Language Therapist and - the researcher behind the groundbreaking Surrey study that showed us 7.5% of children have significant language difficulties. That's 2-3 children in every classroom.
But here's what struck me most from our conversation: adults with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) are largely invisible in our healthcare system. No services specifically for them. They're referred for autism assessments or intellectual disability evaluations because there's nowhere else to go.
Courtenay's team at UCL has started the first adult DLD assessment service. Early findings? Many adults are finally getting answers after years of struggling in silence.
Language isn't just about talking. It's about belonging, working, thriving in society.
Tune in to hear how we can build a world where saying "I have DLD" gets the response: "I know what that is, and I know how to help."
#DLD #SpeechLanguageTherapy #therapodPodcast
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