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Dr Rebecca Sutherland

@becsutherland.bsky.social
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Speech pathologist and senior lecturer at the University of Sydney. Interested in autism, disability, telehealth, language and literacy among other topics.

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Tricia McCabe @tricmc.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Congratulations to @MikaelaBow who submitted her @sydney.edu.au SLPhD thesis for examination on Thursday #cleft continuity of care. Supervisors: Alison Purcell and @becsutherland.bsky.social & me
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Dr Liss (Melissa Brunner) @lissbee.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
"A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is on the cards. Here’s what could change" by awesome colleague @becsutherland.bsky.social & co-authors via @aunz.theconversation.com theconversation.com/a-new-diagno...
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A new diagnosis of ‘profound autism’ is on the cards. Here’s what could change
Every autistic child has individual strengths and needs. New research investigates how a category of ‘profound autism’ could impact their diagnosis and supports.
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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
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
#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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Latest articles from International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
Browse the latest articles and research from International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
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Tricia McCabe @tricmc.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
#Speechies might think it won't apply to us but @natmunro.bsky.social @becsutherland.bsky.social and I have all had papers pirated by meta for their AI. Check your own and report them. www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
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Brain and Mind Centre @brainandmindcentre.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
🧠 Neurodevelopmental conditions like #Autism, #ADHD & more share overlapping traits. A transdiagnostic framework could unlock new treatments & better support for children. @adamguastella.bsky.social Read more ➡️ bit.ly/Transdiagnos...
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Such a treat to talk about autism with speech pathologists in my beautiful home town today. Lovely to meet so many passionate speech pathologists! Plus gin tasting with my family afterwards - a good day!
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ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
A record fine has been handed down to an NDIS service provider after a man choked and died in its care.
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NDIS provider given record fine after man died choking on sandwich
A record fine has been handed down to an NDIS service provider after a man choked and died in its care.
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Simon Chapman AO @simonchapman.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Congratulations to the 15 doctors who have referred the administrators of Orange Hospital -- a public hospital --to ICAC for last year's decision to ban abortions at the hospital. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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Doctors outraged by abortion ban at Orange hospital take complaint to ICAC
A group of doctors outraged by last year's abortion ban at Orange hospital in regional NSW say they have lodged a complaint with the state's corruption watchdog.
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
A new article from my team looking at differences between sexes in autistic children. Really important to consider adaptive functioning, as well as autism characteristics when making diagnoses and recommendations. journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
This systematic review found Enhanced Milieu Teaching (EMT) was more effective when implemented by caregivers than when implemented by therapists. So important that we partner with families in our work. #SLPeeps
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Come back #minutecryptic! Missing doing this today, I've become mildly obsessed 🤓
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Tricia McCabe @tricmc.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
One more shot. @anitawongslp.bsky.social @becsutherland.bsky.social @faridapacey.bsky.social @natmunro.bsky.social @nichola-slp.bsky.social and Sarah Masso, Jennie Cusiter, Katrina Gott, Donna Thomas, Kate Short, Annie Chan, Mikaela Bow & me
Speech pathologists standing on a spiral staircase with a sandstone building outside
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Tricia McCabe @tricmc.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Delightful venue for our paediatric #slpeep research writing retreat today @sydneyuni.bsky.social
Neo gothic courtyard with palm trees.
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Lucy Bryant @lucyebryant.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Students asked why we weren't teaching about #GLP #NLA. I said we weren't aware of any evidence, but were committed to looking deeper. So we did! Read the full #SystematicReview here link.springer.com/article/10.1... @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social @carolinebowen.bsky.social @katharinebeals.bsky.social
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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...
Purpose of the Review This systematic review aimed to determine whether interventions related to Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA) are effective for individuals wi...
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
So much fun running Key Word Sign workshops for our graduating students! I'm so impressed with the skills and enthusiasm - especially when they have finished everything else and are ready to start brand new jobs. Photos from workshop number 3 out of 4, one more to go! #slp2b #USYD
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Bronwyn Hemsley @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Our #Asha2024 slides are up here on Slideshare It’s working well live as people have very diverse views so if you want a free interactive talk to your team just message me. www.slideshare.net/slideshow/sy... #GestaltLanguageProcessing #NaturalLanguageAcquisition
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Systematic Review of GLP and NLA at ASHA 2024 Hemsley Beals Shane and Colleagues
Systematic Review of GLP and NLA at ASHA 2024 Hemsley Beals Shane and Colleagues - Download as a PDF or view online for free
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Sharing our new paper in IJSLP - it's been available online, but always nice to see it in the actual issue! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 1/3
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Prof Nat Munro @natmunro.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Our editorial for Issue 6 is out now for International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology which btw will soon have a BlueSky account 😊 #bskySPEECHIES url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/y7aeCANpM6...
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“Ready or not, here we come”: Positioning speech-language pathology for success and the challenges ahead
Published in International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (Vol. 26, No. 6, 2024)
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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The submission we've put together regarding the social media ban for under-16s, based on our work on how young people with communication disability use social media. Thank you @natmunro.bsky.social for working late with me to get this finalised! You're the best! #SLP
Page 1 of our submission, which includes paragraphs under the headings: Challenges of Communication Disability, Importance of Social Media, Benefits of Online Interaction, Communication Disability and Social Media Use, and Importance of Social Media Skills.Page 2 of our submission includes recommendations under the headings: Inclusive Design, Parental Resources, and Research and Development. There is a short list of references.
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Tricia McCabe @tricmc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Scoping review- what do we know about the #literacy of kids with childhood #apraxia of speech? TL:DR - not much! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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A systematic scoping review of the literacy skills of children with childhood apraxia of speech: Recommendations for best practice and further research
Little is known about the literacy skills of children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) or effective methods for teaching them to read. This systematic scoping review aimed to synthesise what ...
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
An absolutely fantastic opportunity to join this amazing team. If I wasn't already working adjacent to them, I'd be applying myself!
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Dr Liss (Melissa Brunner) @lissbee.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
🗣️ Join us as a Clinical Research Officer in the @abicommlab.bsky.social team at the University of Sydney. Work with us on #DigitalHealth projects for supporting communication after #AcquiredBrainInjury. ▶️ For more information and to apply visit: www.seek.com.au/job/80046272 #BSkySpeechies
Clinical Research Officer to join our ABI Communication Lab team at the University of Sydney. Full time until 2027. Work with us on innovative projects about improving communication after acquired brain injury. For more information and to apply visit: https://www.seek.com.au/job/80046272
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
An interesting day underway with health, education and research colleagues about assessment and reporting on neurodevelopmental conditions - how can we write better, more useful, more meaningful reports that meet the needs of children, families and the many stakeholders involved?
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Caroline Bowen, Speech-Language Pathologist 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌻 @carolinebowen.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
🆓🆕🔓 Hey, 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES! link.springer.com/article/10.1... Prevalence of #echolalia in #autism A Rapid Review of Current Findings & a Journey Back to Historical Data by 🇦🇺Rebecca Sutherland 🇦🇺Lucy Bryant 🇦🇺Julia Dray & 🇦🇺Jacqueline Roberts. 🙏 🇦🇺 @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social #GESTALTlanguagePROCESSING👎
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Prevalence of Echolalia in Autism: A Rapid Review of Current Findings and a Journey Back to Historical Data - Current Developmental Disorders Reports
Purpose of Review The aim of this rapid review was to understand how current research describes and quantifies the prevalence of echolalia, generally described as the repetition of other’s speech, in ...
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
New #OpenAccess rapid review on the prevalence of #echolalia in autistic people from me, Dr Lucy Bryant, Dr Julia Dray & Prof Jacqui Roberts: shorturl.at/zjn8p Amazing to see the variation among current studies and exactly when in history the mostly commonly cited figures originated!
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Prevalence of Echolalia in Autism: A Rapid Review of Current Findings and a Journey Back to Historical Data - Current Developmental Disorders Reports
Purpose of Review The aim of this rapid review was to understand how current research describes and quantifies the prevalence of echolalia, generally described as the repetition of other’s speech, in ...
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Dr Rebecca Sutherland @becsutherland.bsky.social · 25/09/2024
Sounds like a reason to celebrate to me 😊
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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
#CRAEreads The link between anxiety and theory of mind in children (Briscoe 2024) 🧠 Looking over many studies they found that anxiety in children negatively affects their ability to understand others - all children: autistic and PNT alike. doi.org/10.1016/j.ja...
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