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Disability Spotlight Podcast
A podcast that SPOTlights the way for allied health professionals working in the disability sector. Topics will be relevant to speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in the disability sector aiming to achieve best practice.
Podcasting since 2023 • 29 episodes
Disability Spotlight Podcast
Latest Episodes
Building Inclusive Foundations in Early Education Settings – A Conversation with Dr Amanda Niland - Part Two
In part two of our conversation with early childhood expert Dr Amanda Niland, we explore what best practice collaboration looks like between allied health professionals, parents, children, and early childhood educators. Amanda shares insights i...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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42:58

Early Childhood Education, Research, and Rethinking Praise – A Conversation with Dr Amanda Niland - Part 1
In this episode, host Bec Sampson is joined by early childhood educator and researcher Dr Amanda Niland to explore the topic of praise and how we use it with children. Drawing on her recent article, Amanda discusses why phrases like “good boy” ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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36:11

Leadership, Coaching, and Career Pathways with Alyce Svensk The OT Coach
In this episode, host Bec Sampson speaks with occupational therapist, business owner, and mentor Alyce Svensk who you may know through her business as ‘The OT Coach”.Alyce is a guest speaker at this year’s annual Disability SPOT conferen...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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Getting wheels - Wheelchair Prescription for Children with Neuromuscular Conditions with Dr. Sarah-Grace Paguinto
In this episode, host Bec Sampson speaks with occupational therapist and researcher Dr. Sarah-Grace Paguinto. With over a decade of experience at Sydney Children’s Hospital’s Neuromuscular Clinic, Sarah-Grace shares insights from her PhD on cre...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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Transitioning from Student to New Graduate Clinician
In this episode, host Bec Sampson welcomes Rene Fraser, Kate Bellamy, and Tahlia Frost to discuss their journeys transitioning from students to new graduate clinicians. Together, they explore the unique challenges faced during this pivotal stag...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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48:06
