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The Great NoticingIs It a Podcast or Therapy? with the Speech SourceSummaryIn this episode of The Great Noticing Podcast, hosts MaryAnn and Emily welcome speech language pathologists Kim Dillon and Mary Brezik. They discuss the multifaceted roles of speech language pathologists, their personal experiences that led them to fill gaps in services, and the importance of collaboration in therapy. The conversation also touches on the challenges modern parents face, the evolution of their podcast and business, and the significance of empowering teachers and parents in child development. They emphasize the need for individualized approaches and resources for parents, while also sharing insights on balancing professional...2024-12-0940 min
The Speech SourceS2E17: Designing Life and Business with SLP Mary BrezikTune in for our very last episode of this season's "How I Made My Speech Path Business" with hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon. This episode shines a spotlight on Mary's personal journey in starting her own private practice. With a background rich in healthcare and creative arts, Mary recognized the need for a more balanced approach between her professional ambitions and family life after a decade in a clinical setting. Her business philosophy is a more personalized, concierge-style practice that focuses on practical, everyday therapy integrated into the children's routines, specifically in the areas of feeding and swallowing. 2024-07-0244 min
The Speech SourceS2E12: Empowering SLPs with Creative Resources with SLP Erin LarsenIn this episode of the Speech Source Podcast, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon, interview SLP Erin Larson, the dynamic force behind Speech Tea. Erin shares her fascinating journey from aspiring pharmacist to passionate speech therapist. Erin's career took shape in a private practice setting, where she faced the challenge of working at a new, under-resourced location. This experience spurred her creativity, leading her to start making her own materials and eventually putting her creations on her own Teachers Pay Teachers Page. Through hard work and dedication, Erin built a successful TPT store, emphasizing the importance of a...2024-05-2135 min
The Speech SourceS2E9: Crafting Her Ideal Work Combination with SLP Venita LitvackIn this episode, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon discuss all things AAC, podcasting (The Speechie Side Up Podcast), presenting and more with guest Venita Litvack, a speech therapist and entrepreneur. Venita details her progression in specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and her eventual roles including an AAC consultant (where she helped numerous SLPs get insurance approvals for devices) and an assistive technology specialist. She shares her experiences in private practice, exploring various areas of speech therapy before returning to her passion for AAC. Venita also discussed co-authoring a book focused on social stories and the a...2024-04-3050 min
The Speech Source56: Becoming the Patient: The Personal Story of Co-Host Mary Brezik, SLPCo-host Mary Brezik shares her personal story of navigating the needs of her third child, Jack. As a pediatric feeding therapist, the very last thing she expected was to be put in the position of now being the patient of exactly the children she has always served. Mary shares her struggle putting together the puzzle pieces of his medical needs, leaning on her medical team, the significance of advocacy, and how it affected her friendships, involvement in the community, and faith. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! Also, visit our website T...2023-08-1540 minThe Speech Source1: Meet The Speech Source!Meet Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon, two pediatric speech-language pathologists ready to share, connect and collaborate with parents and providers in the community. In today's episode we share a little bit about who we are, why we felt the need for creating this podcast, and how we hope to make a difference in sharing our thoughts and expertise in the areas of speech, language, feeding and play. Welcome to The Speech Source Podcast! Check out more information and all of our resources at www.thespeechsource.com Follow The Speech Source on Instagram - @the...2022-05-0112 min