Speech-Language Pathology and Palliative Care

by Laura Chahda (Editor), Bernice A. Mathisen (Editor), Lindsay B. Carey (Editor)

Overview

This collection provides a unique anthology using current evidence, to consider the valuable role speech-language pathologists play in palliative care across the lifespan. The text empowers SLPs to work effectively and brings awareness to the role of SLPs within the medical, nursing and allied health care community.

Written by SLPs for SLPs, the book brings together experts in the field for a comprehensive exploration of speech-language pathology in both paediatric and adult palliative care, as well as palliative care in specific contexts, including cases of adult dysphagia, augmentative and alternative communication, and communication partner training, followed by four paediatric and adult palliative care case studies. Final chapters reflect on issues of professional practice and future challenges and opportunities toward enabling SLPs to advocate for innovative services on behalf of their patients.

This book will be of interest to scholars and practitioners in speech-language pathology, as well as allied health care professionals and health managers looking to understand the importance of SLP in helping patients achieve holistic health.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040416310
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/08/2025
Series:	Routledge Research in Speech-Language Pathology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296

About the Author

Laura Chahda (BHSc (Hons), MSpPath, PhD), is a senior speech-language pathologist and researcher, currently practicing in disability, aged, and palliative care.

Bernice A. Mathisen (BSpThy, MSc, 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 (Gold Coast Queensland), La Trobe University Rural Health School (Bendigo, Victoria), and was Director of the Interdisciplinary Dysphagia Clinic, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Lindsay B. Carey, (MAppSc., PhD, CSM.), is concurrently Associate Professor (Adjunct) with the Palliative Care Unit, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, and the Institute of Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, and the Department of Speech Pathology, School of Sport, Health and Engineering, Victoria University, Melbourne, as well as co-founder of the SLP Palliative Care Special Interest Group.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

Foreword

1. Introduction to Speech Language Pathology in Palliative Care

Laura Chahda, Bernice Mathisen & Lindsay Carey

1. Speech-Language Pathologists and Paediatric Palliative Care

Claire Radford, Lillian Krikheli, Ashlen Harrop & Celia Butler

1. Speech-Language Pathologists in Paediatric Palliative Care: Case Studies and Interventions

Ashlen Harrop, Claire Radford, Lillian Krikheli & Celia Butler

1. Adult Communication and Palliative Care

Michael Erard & Laura Chahda

1. Speech-Language Pathologists, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Palliative Care

Andy Smidt

1. Adult Dysphagia and Palliative Care

Valerie Adams, Bernice Mathisen & Justin Roe

1. End of Life Considerations for Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Andy Smidt and Joanne Watson

1. Neurodiversity-affirming Practice with respect to Autism in Palliative Care

Victoria Snowden, Skye Sewell, Christine Dodds & Cath Fernando

1. Palliative Care, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing and Cultural Capabilities in Speech-Language Pathology

K.B., Sue Morgan, Deborah Hersh & Laura Chahda

1. Speech-Language Pathology, Spirituality and Palliative Care

Lindsay B. Carey, Bernice A. Mathisen, Christa L. Carey, Katie L. Buckley, Shikha Malviya, David Drummond

1. Preparing Speech-Language Pathology Students for Palliative Care

Hayley Dell’Oro, Laura Chahda, Megan Keage & Jemma Skeat

1. Future Challenges for Speech-Language Pathologists in Palliative Care

Laura Chahda, Bernice Mathisen & Lindsay Carey

Index

Editorial Reviews

"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

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