IASLT in Conversation

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: David O'Shea

IASLT in Conversation

Show Notes

In this podcast we talk about David's experience as one of the few men in a career dominated by women. We discuss the management of clients with different cultural backgrounds and the importance of fostering an environment where everyone can feel welcome. David highlights that the job of a speech and language therapist is not to change a person's cultural identity or their accent but to help them celebrate them

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