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Andy Smidt

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Speech pathologist academic at Southern Cross University.

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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Samaraweera, B. P., Pillay, M., Muttiah, N., & Moodley, L. (2024). Exploring clinical reasoning in child language assessment through decoloniality. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–16 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Wang, D., Choi-Tucci, A., Mendez-Perez, A., Gillam, R. B., Bedore, L. M., & Peña, E. D. (2024). Where to start: Use of the bilingual multidimensional ability scale (B-MAS) to identify developmental language disorder (DLD) in bilingual children. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Cardell, E., & Munro, N. (2025). To the evidence: No research without action, no action without research. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 27(2), 155–156. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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To the evidence: No research without action, no action without research
Published in International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (Vol. 27, No. 2, 2025)
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Caynes, K. D., Rose, T. A., Ware, R. S., & Johnston, L. M. (2024). Speech and communication classification of children with cerebral palsy: Novice rater agreement and clinical utility. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–13. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Meldrum, S. J., Fisk, J., Stopher, J., & Hunt, E. F. (2024). Parent implementation of a treatment for late talkers based on cross-situational statistical learning principles: Treatment fidelity and acceptability. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Wong, A. M. Y., et al (2024). Grammar intervention using graduated input type variation (GITV) for pre-primary children: A single-case experimental design study. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–13. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Chang, S. E., Jackson, E. S., Santayana, G., Zavos, G., & Onslow, M. (2024). Contemporary clinical conversations about stuttering: What does brain imaging research mean to clinicians? International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–7. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Fama, M. E., Schwartzman, S., Metzler, E., Coyle, S., & Hatfield, B. (2024). Self-reported longitudinal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults with acquired communication disorders. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–12. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Zhang, W., & Liao, Y. (2024). The effects of symbolic gestural training on enhancing recovery of spoken naming in people with aphasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–13. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
El-Wahsh, S., Bonnor, S., Byrne, K., Maynes, V., McCluskey, C., Heatley, R., … Bogart, E. (2025). Speech-language pathologists’ confidence levels and professional development needs in motor neurone disease: An Australian survey. IJSLP, 1–21. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Speech-language pathologists’ confidence levels and professional development needs in motor neurone disease: An Australian survey
Clinician confidence is vital for effective patient-professional relationships, yet limited research has explored speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs) confidence in supporting people with motor neu...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Spencer, T. D., Kirby, M. S., Gardner, C., & Petersen, D. B. (2025). Effect of oral academic narrative language intervention on listening comprehension and generalised word learning: A proof of concept study. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–14. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Effect of oral academic narrative language intervention on listening comprehension and generalised word learning: A proof of concept study
Science of reading experts have called for increased attention on oral academic language. Interventions need to integrate multiple dimensions of academic language and word learning strategies to im...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Hewetson, R., Howells, Simone. R., & Love, A. (2025). Learning from and giving back: A comparison of speech-language pathology student outcomes to inform curriculum design on working with older adults. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–13. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Learning from and giving back: A comparison of speech-language pathology student outcomes to inform curriculum design on working with older adults
Learning experiences that address ageism can be effective when key factors are incorporated in the design. The application of influential factors has been researched extensively in some professions...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Frick Semmler, B. J., Bean, A., & Boster, J. B. (2025). Speech-language pathologists’ vocabulary selection and implementation practices when working with early symbolic communicators who use augmentative and alternative communication. IJSLP, 1–12. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Speech-language pathologists' vocabulary selection and implementation practices when working with early symbolic communicators who use augmentative and alternative communication
Vocabulary selection is a critical aspect of augmentative and alternative communication implementation, but there is no clear consensus on best practices in this area. Given that experience and tra...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Hunt, E. F., Nang, C., Meldrum, S. J., & Armstrong, E. (2025). Assessment of multilingual children by Western Australian speech-language pathologists: A survey of practices, barriers and facilitators. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–15. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Assessment of multilingual children by Western Australian speech-language pathologists: A survey of practices, barriers and facilitators
In the past decade, diagnostic criteria for developmental language disorder, guidelines for assessment of multilingual children, and reviews of the diagnostic utility of dynamic assessment have bee...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Holyfield, C., Pope, L., Frick Semmler, B., DeLuca, T., Zimmerman, B., Jakobs, E., & Light, J. (2025). Effect of AAC technology with embedded literacy supports on the participation of children who are emerging symbolic communicators during shared reading. IJSLP 1–13. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Effect of AAC technology with embedded literacy supports on the participation of children who are emerging symbolic communicators during shared reading
This study evaluated the impact of high-tech augmentative and alternative communication designed with features to support literacy development on the active participation of children who are emergi...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Saleem, M. A., Darawsheh, W. B., & Natour, Y. S. (2025). Paediatricians’ knowledge of paediatric feeding disorders in Jordan. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–12. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Paediatricians’ knowledge of paediatric feeding disorders in Jordan
To investigate paediatricians’ knowledge about paediatric feeding disorders and the role of speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists and whether their work setting or years of exper...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Schlatter, C., McCormack, J., & Froude, E. (2025). Employment decision-making of final year speech-language pathology and occupational therapy students: Factors influencing job selection. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–12. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Employment decision-making of final year speech-language pathology and occupational therapy students: Factors influencing job selection
Speech-language pathology and occupational therapy are among the fastest growing professions in Australia. This study aimed to explore the settings in which speech-language pathologists and occupat...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Miles, A., & Wallace, S. (2025). Management of adults with a tracheostomy: An international survey of speech-language pathologists’ practice. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–14. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Management of adults with a tracheostomy: An international survey of speech-language pathologists’ practice
Speech-language pathologists are specialists in communication, swallowing, and weaning as core members of the multidisciplinary tracheostomy team. Inconsistent tracheostomy care is known to result ...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Dilbaz-Gürsoy, M., & Özcebe, E. (2025). Social-emotional development in children with at risk of developmental language disorder: Relationships with interactional behaviours and language abilities. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–14. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Social-emotional development in children with at risk of developmental language disorder: Relationships with interactional behaviours and language abilities
This study aims to examine if children at risk of developmental language disorder show differences in social-emotional competence and/or behavioural problems compared to their typically developing ...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Marshall, J., & Barrett, H. (2025). Prevention of, and response to, sexual and gender-based violence, for refugees who experience communication disability: Evidence from Rwanda. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–17. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Prevention of, and response to, sexual and gender-based violence, for refugees who experience communication disability: Evidence from Rwanda
Risk of exposure to sexual and gender based violence increases during forced migration. Refugee girls and women with communication impairments are at particular risk, with under-identification and ...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Olujić Tomazin, M., Leko Krhen, A., & Hrastinski, I. (2025). Counselling in speech-language pathology: Self-efficacy, clinical competencies, and professional development needs in Croatia. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–11. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Counselling in speech-language pathology: Self-efficacy, clinical competencies, and professional development needs in Croatia
This study investigated counselling practices among speech-language pathologists in Croatia, examining the frequency and timing of counselling, perceived efficacy of counselling skills and clinical...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Huang, Y., Beverly, B. L., & Henbest, V. S. (2025). A cross-cultural comparison of mother–child interactions during shared reading: A pilot study. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–15. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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A cross-cultural comparison of mother–child interactions during shared reading: A pilot study
The quantity and quality of maternal interactive behaviours during shared reading were compared for mothers from China and mothers from the US.Ten Chinese mothers from Fuzhou City in Fujian Provinc...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Hansa, J., & Hansen, H. (2025). User-centered qualitative evaluation of a fully immersive, head-mounted virtual reality application prototype to facilitate real-life transfer in voice therapy. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–13. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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User-centered qualitative evaluation of a fully immersive, head-mounted virtual reality application prototype to facilitate real-life transfer in voice therapy
Virtual reality offers a wide range of possible healthcare applications thanks to the realistic simulation of any environment. Employing a user-centered design, this study evaluates a prototype app...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Finch, E., Coleman, A., Ochoteco, Y., Murtagh, A., & Crowfoot, G. (2025). Communication recovery in the first three months following minor stroke. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–11. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Communication recovery in the first three months following minor stroke
Evidence suggests that people with minor stroke can experience multiple post-stroke impairments. This study explored the communication skills of people with minor stroke one week and three months p...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Miles, A., Baker, J., Barker-Collo, S., & Leadley, S. (2025). Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment and treatment. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–16. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment and treatment
Functional dysphagia is complex, affecting physical health as well as wellbeing. In this expert opinion paper with associated exemplar case series, we propose a framework for understanding function...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Wallis, A. K., Westerveld, M. F., & McKenzie, M. L. (2025). Knowledge, attitude, and practice in communication assessment of speech-language pathologists working with adolescents with mental health concerns. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–15. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice in communication assessment of speech-language pathologists working with adolescents with mental health concerns
The recovery model underlying mental health services emphasises the importance of the voice of the adolescent client in identifying needs, goals, and negotiating intervention. This study aimed to c...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Bontemps, M., Servières-Bordes, M., & Moritz-Gasser, S. (2024). Combining executive function training and anomia therapy in chronic post-stroke aphasia: A preliminary study of multidimensional effects. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–19 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Moya-Galé, G., Pagano, G., & Walsh, S. J. (2024). Perceptual consequences of online group speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s disease: A pilot study case series. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–16. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#bskySPEECHIES can you help me advocate for Speech Pathology Australia to have a #bsky account for International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology? Can you repost my posts about papers from Issue 2? Here they come, see 👇! #supportscience #supportEBP www.tandfonline.com/toc/iasl20/c...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Graham, L., & Unicomb, R. (2025). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Australian SLPs regarding health promotion and prevention for children’s speech, language, and communication needs: A cross-sectional survey. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–12. doi.org/10.1080/1754...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Australian speech-language pathologists regarding health promotion and prevention for children’s speech, language, and communication needs: A cross-sectional survey
A public health approach has the potential to address inequities in speech, language, and communication needs and prevent and reduce the impact of these needs in the population. However, little is ...
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
19 papers have been published since we started discussions about a #bluesky IJSLP Speech Pathology Australia account. Am I frustrated? Yes. Have I tried? Yes. Please repost these authors' papers! Peer reviewed, evidence-based papers deserve dissemination #supportscience #supportEBP #bskySPEECHIES
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#bskySPEECHIES can you help me convince Speech Pathology Australia to have a #bsky account for International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology? Can you repost my posts about accepted papers in early view? www.tandfonline.com/action/showA... #supportscience #supportEBP
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