The above the neck physios – yes speech pathologists! What do they do and what could they do for you? What are some misconceptions about stuttering, and how could those who stutter (or clutter) use drama therapy to improve their symptoms? Shelly sat down with Michelle and Eleanor to find out!

Eleanor Brahsted is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist

Dr Michelle Swift is a Senior Speech Pathologist & Clinical Director at Swift Speech, Stuttering & Voice and also a Senior Lecturer in the Speech Pathology Program at UniSA.

Swift Speech: Stuttering & Voice - Glen Osmond:

• https://www.instagram.com/swiftspeechstutteringvoice/
• https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/healthcare-service/glen-osmond-5064-sa/swift-speech-stuttering-voice/speech-pathology/81e63420-9aa1-45fd-a2e4-8c6fed46f4ee

Sources:

• Byrd, et. al,, (2022) Targeting Communication Effectiveness in Adults Who Stutter: A Preliminary Study. Topics in Language Disorders 42(1):p 76-93, | DOI: 10.1097/TLD.0000000000000270
• Reid-Wisdom et. al., (2022). Perceived effects of improv on psychological wellbeing: A qualitative study. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 17(2), 246-263.
• Schwenke, et. al., (2021). Improv to improve: The impact of improvisational theater on creativity, acceptance, and psychological well-being. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 16(1), 31-48.

This episode was pre-recorded at Radio Adelaide and first aired on the 15th of February 2024