IASLT in Conversation

Special Extended Podcast on Living with Aphasia

IASLT in Conversation

Show Notes

A panel discussion exploring diverse perspectives on aphasia advocacy and raising awareness among health professionals, policy-makers and members of the public. Panel members included: Aoife Carolan, Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Helen Kelly, Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy

Larry Masterson, Advocate and person living with aphasia

Meadhbh Larkin, Speech and Language Therapist

Martin Quinn, Advocate and person living with aphasia

The discussion was facilitated by Ruth Mc Menamin (NUI Galway) and Molly Manning (University of Limerick).

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