Laura Loftus (@lauraloftus11) 's Twitter Profile
Laura Loftus

@lauraloftus11

Speech and Language Therapist at the University of Galway. Passionate about student education, action research and activity theory.

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Orla Maher (@orlamaher12) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One of many fantastic experiences Emily and I have had on our final year SLT block placement in Beaumont hospital. Really enjoying our time here 😊 SLT Beaumont Laura Loftus

TalkingMats (@talkingmats) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#simulation a powerful approach to enable rich learning around TM in #endoflife care eg how to introduce, holding the silence, when to ask & not ask , using the thinker’s language , the power of the distant space TY ⁦Strathcarron Educ⁩ ⁦amrita brara⁩ ⁦julie mardon

#simulation a powerful approach to enable rich learning around TM in #endoflife care eg how to introduce, holding the silence, when to ask &amp; not ask , using the thinker’s language , the power of the distant space TY ⁦<a href="/edstrathcarron/">Strathcarron Educ</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/AmritaBrara/">amrita brara</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/juliesyme/">julie mardon</a>⁩
Lisa J 🏔🌳🏳️‍🌈 (@choctoothpaste) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Do follow Beth: her #AAC tweets this month have been so helpful in learning directly from an AAC user about what works. Also, her website is a treasure trove of useful disability resources:

ASHA (@ashaweb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us for a Live Q&A Session on ASHA's Instagram! We will discuss the importance of sharing case studies and clinical experiences of others. #slps #slp2b #medslp #slpeeps Presented and Sponsored by Theresa Richard MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Join us for a Live Q&amp;A Session on <a href="/ashaweb/">ASHA</a>'s Instagram! We will discuss the importance of sharing case studies and clinical experiences of others. #slps #slp2b #medslp #slpeeps Presented and Sponsored by <a href="/TRichardSLP/">Theresa Richard MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S</a>
AHPDementia (@ahpdementia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In later stages of dementia it can be hard to know how much language someone understands. Words may lose meaning but feelings remain. Find ways to be together that don’t need words - music, looking, touch…’being with’💜#WithSLTuCan

In later stages of dementia it can be hard to know how much language someone understands. Words may lose meaning but feelings remain. Find ways to be together that don’t need words - music, looking, touch…’being with’💜#WithSLTuCan
RCSLTLearn (@rcsltlearn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Emily Jayne SLT Practice Education CEN There are a few examples of placement types here: rcslt.org/members/lifelo…. The one at the end is about a six-student virtual placement which may provide inspiration. Plus, thank you for giving this a try!

Laura Loftus (@lauraloftus11) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Postcards from the edge.....exploring the world through stories and experiences.....SLT students Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway who are starting this project on the 23rd January. Thanks Westside Library for the opportunity.