Speech-Language Pathology and Palliative Care

Laura Chahda PhD, is a senior speech-language pathologist, lecturer, researcher and clinical educator with broad experience across healthcare and academic settings. Her award-winning work is reshaping how speech-language pathology supports individuals at end of life. Having worked alongside palliative care teams and supported individuals across different stages and settings in their palliative journey, Laura brings great insight into the role of communication, swallowing and cognition in promoting comfort, connection and dignity.Bernice A. Mathisen PhD, is the Inaugural Chair and Program Director of speech-language pathology at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, and held senior positions at Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia, La Trobe University, Rural Health School, Melbourne, Australia, and was Director of the Interdisciplinary Dysphagia Clinic, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.Lindsay B. Carey PhD, has served as a lecturer and researcher for over 30 years and is concurrently Associate Professor (Adjunct) with the Palliative Care Unit, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, and the Institute of Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, Australia, and the Department of Speech Pathology, School of Sport, Health and Engineering, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia, as well as Co-founder of the SLP Palliative Care Special Interest Group. He has been recognised multiple times as a research field leader and is the recipient of a conspicuous service medal for research and education.

"As SLPs working in palliative or end-of-life care, we enter the lives of families at crucial times. This book provides guidance in becoming compassionate and mindful SLPS, to collaboratively identify meaningful goals with a patient, family, and care team."Robin Pollens, M.S.CCC-SLP, Adjunct Professor, Western Michigan University, Clinical Speech-Language Pathologist, 1980–2020

• List of ContributorsForewordIntroduction to Speech Language Pathology in Palliative CareLaura Chahda, Bernice Mathisen & Lindsay CareySpeech-Language Pathologists and Paediatric Palliative CareClaire Radford, Lillian Krikheli, Ashlen Harrop & Celia ButlerSpeech-Language Pathologists in Paediatric Palliative Care: Case Studies and InterventionsAshlen Harrop, Claire Radford, Lillian Krikheli & Celia ButlerAdult Communication and Palliative CareMichael Erard & Laura ChahdaSpeech-Language Pathologists, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Palliative CareAndy SmidtAdult Dysphagia and Palliative CareValerie Adams, Bernice Mathisen & Justin RoeEnd of Life Considerations for Individuals with Intellectual DisabilityAndy Smidt and Joanne WatsonNeurodiversity-affirming Practice with respect to Autism in Palliative CareVictoria Snowden, Skye Sewell, Christine Dodds & Cath FernandoPalliative Care, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing and Cultural Capabilities in Speech-Language PathologyK.B., Sue Morgan, Deborah Hersh & Laura ChahdaSpeech-Language Pathology, Spirituality and Palliative CareLindsay B. Carey, Bernice A. Mathisen, Christa L. Carey, Katie L. Buckley, Shikha Malviya, David DrummondPreparing Speech-Language Pathology Students for Palliative CareHayley Dell’Oro, Laura Chahda, Megan Keage & Jemma SkeatFuture Challenges for Speech-Language Pathologists in Palliative CareLaura Chahda, Bernice Mathisen & Lindsay CareyIndex