Clinical Supervision & Professional Mentoring

Speech Pathology Supervision | Australia-wide

At Sound Abilities Speech Pathology, we offer clinical supervision and mentoring for speech pathologists looking to build confidence, develop specialised skills, and strengthen their clinical reasoning.

Our supervision services are designed for speech pathologists at all stages of their careers, including new graduates, clinicians developing specialist skills, and experienced clinicians seeking consultation on complex cases. Sessions are available online across Australia.

Supervision in Swallowing and Dysphagia

Are you looking to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in dysphagia assessment and management?

Jess offers clinical supervision and mentoring for speech pathologists working with swallowing disorders across a range of settings. Areas of support may include:

• clinical swallowing assessments and bedside decision-making
• evidence-based dysphagia management strategies
• integrating instrumental assessments such as FEES and VFSS
• complex case discussions (neurological conditions, frailty, head and neck cancer)
• ethical decision-making in dysphagia care
• service development and clinical protocols

Supervision in FEES (Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)

Jess has extensive experience performing and reviewing FEES and developing a mobile FEES program. She offers supervision and mentoring for speech pathologists looking to develop skills in this specialised area.

Areas of support may include:

• developing and consolidating a FEES competency framework
• reviewing de-identified FEES recordings
• interpretation and clinical decision-making
• protocol development and implementation
• integrating FEES findings into dysphagia management plans

Supervision in Voice Therapy

Jess provides supervision for speech pathologists working with voice disorders, including clinicians who want to strengthen their skills in voice assessment and therapy.

Areas of support may include:

• assessment and differential diagnosis of voice disorders
• evidence-based therapy approaches such as:
  • resonant voice therapy
  • vocal function exercises
  • semi-occluded vocal tract therapy
  • LSVT LOUD® and SPEAK OUT!®
  • therapy planning and progression
  • case discussions and reflective practice
  • managing complex or co-occurring presentations

EMST and IMST Supervision

Jess also offers mentoring for clinicians interested in Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) and Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST).

Areas of support may include:

• understanding the evidence base for EMST and IMST
• clinical applications in dysphagia, voice, neurological conditions, and respiratory disorders
• selecting appropriate devices and training protocols
• monitoring outcomes and integrating training into therapy plans
• discussion of emerging research and clinical applications

Aphasia Supervision

Jess offers supervision for speech pathologists supporting adults with aphasia following stroke or neurological injury.

Areas of support may include:

• aphasia assessment approaches
• evidence-based therapy approaches
• participation-based frameworks
• goal setting and outcome measurement
• communication partner training
• case discussions for complex presentations

Who Supervision Is For

Our supervision services are suitable for:

• new graduate speech pathologists
• clinicians transitioning into new clinical areas
• speech pathologists developing specialist skills
• clinicians seeking consultation for complex cases
• speech pathologists developing new services

Enquiries
If you are interested in clinical supervision or mentoring, please contact our team via info@soundabilities.com.au to discuss your goals and areas of interest.