Andrew Watt

Speech pathologist and trauma informed psychotherapist @unity_therapy. Interested in language, culture, mental health, and fitness 🏋️‍♂️🥊

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎙️ #DissociativeIdentityDisorder is a highly stigmatised mental health condition.

We spoke with Stephanie Robertson, an OT who lives as a plural system.

She describes DID as the brain finding a way to cope with overwhelm.

🎧 https://t.co/6rrHGTix4T

#SLP

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎙️ New Mindful Speechies episode!

Kate Broderick on how lived experience reshapes clinical work. Connection and relationship are the foundation. A fantastic episode for clinicians and parents alike.

Listen: https://t.co/mM5KmuOzc9

#SLP2B #WeSpeechies #SLP #SpeechTherapy

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎄 Mindful Speechies just wrapped its first season: 10 episodes and over 1,500 streams.

Kizzy and I are so proud of this little podcast exploring the space between speech therapy, mental health, and lived experience.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in ❤️

#SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎙️ New Mindful Speechies episode

Kizzy and I spoke with Caitlyn Weber, a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming #SLP

We talk about unmet needs and why safety always comes before goals.

🎧 https://t.co/Zi3hgD68gm

#SLP2B #speechtherapy #traumainformed #neurodiversity #wespeechies

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎙️ New episode of Mindful Speechies

Kizzy and I spoke with Erica Tilley, an ND auditor and former speechie.

She shared her story of living with a brain tumour & FND, and what it is like to face stigma and systemic barriers.

🎧 https://t.co/pDjIoXg0IE

#FND #SLP2B #SLPeeps

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

New Mindful Speechies episode is out, and this time I’m the guest.

I spoke about my path into therapy, neurodivergence, and how personal therapy shaped how I understand myself as a person and clinician.

🎧 https://t.co/HTHyqqAUhC

#speechtherapy #mentalhealth #SLPeeps #SLP2B

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎙️ Last month on Mindful Speechies, I interviewed my co-host & friend Kizzy Searle.
She shared her mental health journey, early career burnout, & how lived experience shapes her work today.
🎧 Listen: https://t.co/TKSRvMt8tT
#speechpathology #mentalhealth #traumainformed

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎙️ New episodes of Mindful Speechies are live!
We chat with Becca Henderson, Rose Spiller, and Jess Farrell about identity, neurodiversity, trauma informed care, and the role of speech pathologists in mental health.
🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/ELHbDVhJYH

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🧠 You can’t separate communication from mental health.

SLPs work with more than words—we support identity, connection & wellbeing.

That’s what Kizzy Searle & I explore in the Mindful Speechies podcast.

🎧 Find us wherever you get your podcasts!

#SLP2B #WeSpeechies #SLPeeps

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎙️ We're live! Dive into "The Mindful Speechies Podcast" with myself and Kizzy Searle, as we explore the intersection of #SpeechPathology & #MentalHealth. Find us wherever you get your podcasts!

#SLP2B #WeSpeechies #SLPeeps

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

Last night, I had the privilege of seeing one of my heroes, Gabor Maté, speak in Sydney. His insights on trauma, growth, and authenticity were powerful and thought provoking. Grateful for the opportunity to hear him in person. #GaborMate

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

🎙️ I'm excited to announce a project close to my heart. The Mindful Speechies Podcast with Kizzy Searle is coming in 2025. We'll explore speech pathology & mental health through honest conversations about our field.
#speechpathology #mentalhealth #SLPeeps #WeSpeechies #SLP2B

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

I'm excited to share the evolution of my practice to include psychotherapy. I've always felt that mental health underpins so much of the work I do as a speechie. I'm looking forward to the new direction & hope to provide a more well rounded service to my clients & their families

[Unity Therapy Services @unity_therapy]

✨ We are now Unity Therapy Services! We've expanded to include psychotherapy, enhancing our SP services. Integrating these therapies supports a more holistic, trauma-informed focus. New Chapter, Same Heart 💙 Visit our new site: https://t.co/W8nKEZfWm5. Here for You, Always 🤗

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

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[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

@JArciuli Using it in multiple ways! Getting kids to create characters, map out narratives, describe emotions, etc. We create stories based on the descriptions and set it to produce at the literacy level that suits them. The image in the tweet was made with AI! Engagement has been 🚀

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

I'm amazed by the impact of integrating AI in the clinic for language and literacy learning. Tailoring stories to the interests and levels of the kids I work with has opened up a universe of engagement and learning. Here's to making learning an adventure! #SLPeeps #Literacy

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

This article is deeply troubling. It's disheartening to see Australian orgs endorsing forceful therapy programs like this kind of ABA, despite substantial evidence highlighting its harmful effects. Families seeking the best for their kids remain unaware https://t.co/xybq95BmjU

[Andrew Watt @SLPAndrew]

Systematic Synthetic Phonics works! Nice to see many schools are starting to catch up. https://t.co/1mSwr1b1Zd

[Dr Shaun Ziegenfusz (he/him) @shaunziegenfusz]

I'm still recruiting for teenagers with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in Australia to participate in this study. Please share with your networks or consider forwarding to clinicians/families you know. Thank you! #DevLangDis #DLDEdResearch