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First BiteBanishing Basic Feeding Myths in the World of PediatricsFree PFD in Schools Seminar (.6 ASHA CEU): www.speechtherapypd.com/pfdThis conversation originally aired September 26, 2018 - an all new season of First Bite will return on May 27, 2025. Earn .1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Banishing-Basic-Feeding-Myths-in-the-World-of-Pediatrics-48Hosts: Michelle Dawson MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S and Erin Forward MSP, CCC-SLP, CLCIn this episode, Michelle and Erin bust some of our pre-conceived myths regarding treatment of feeding disorders in the pediatric world. Defining the etiology of the dysphagia, the confusion of utilization of EBP strategies with adults and...2025-05-1356 min

the gestalt get togetherself-advocacy and aac for gestalt processors with brianna guerreroEarn 0.15 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=SelfAdvocacy-and-AACJoin us in this captivating episode of the Gestalt Get Together, where Corinne Zmoos delves into the intersection of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with special guest and speech-language pathologist, Brianna Guerrero. From personal anecdotes of working with GLP clients to discussions of bodily autonomy, advocacy, and inclusivity, this conversation is brimming with valuable insights. Learn how creating tailored AAC strategies and collaborating with other professionals can enrich the lives of neurodivergent individuals, and discover...2025-05-131h 34

First BiteNever Fear! Dr. Kay Toomey and SOS Feeding is Here!Free PFD in Schools Seminar (.6 ASHA CEU): www.speechtherapypd.com/pfdThis interview with Dr. Kay Toomey originally aired January 19, 2019, an all new season of First Bite will return on May 27, 2025. Earn .1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Never-Fear-Dr-Kay-Toomey-and-SOS-Feeding-are-Here-243In this engaging episode of the 'First Bite' podcast, host Michelle Dawson is joined by Dr. Kay Toomey, a leading psychologist and founder of the SOS Approach to Feeding, dives deep into the nuances of pediatric feeding therapy. Dr. Toomey explores the roots and principles of the SOS Approach...2025-05-061h 20

the gestalt get togetheran interprofessional discussion about glps and imagery with monica reavesGuest: Monica Reaves, LCSW-C, M.Ed.Earn 0.15 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=An-Interprofessional-Discussion-About-GLPs-and-ImageryJoin Corinne Zmoos in an illuminating episode as she welcomes guest Monica Reaves, a clinical social worker and special education teacher, to discuss Gestalt Language Processing (GLP). Monica shares profound insights from her professional experience and personal life, raising an autistic child who is a GLP. The episode explores strategies for connecting with GLP kids, understanding their unique expressions, and promoting an inclusive environment both at home and in clinical settings. Learn...2025-04-291h 32

the gestalt get togethermonotropism in gestalt language processors with rachel gormanGuest: Rachel Gorman, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD Earn 0.15 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Monotropism-in-Gestalt-Language-ProcessorsIn this episode, Corinne dives deep into GLP (Gestalt Language Processing), the autistic neurotype, and the importance of musical language and psychoacoustics. Corinne is joined by fellow Speech-Language Pathologist Rachel Gorman, and together, they explore the concept of monotropism, attention tunnels, and neurodiversity-affirming strategies in therapy. Learn about the latest insights and methodologies to enhance your practice and support GLP clients effectively. Join us for an engaging discussion rooted in scholarly research...2025-04-151h 34

the gestalt get togethersegmentation and extraction: ann peter’s heuristics and the importance of framesEnhancing Language Through Music: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing and Melodies - A presentation by Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC SLP, as part of the Gestalt Get-Together webinar series and podcast.Earn 0.15 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Segmentation-and-Extraction-Ann-Peters-Heuristics-and-the-ImIn this episode of the Gestalt Get Together, speech-language pathologist Corinne Zmoos delves into the world of Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and its critical relationship with linguistics and psychoacoustics. Corinne introduces Anne Peters' 1983 seminal work 'Units of Language Acquisition', exploring foundational concepts like heuristic segmentation, extraction, and slot-and-frame relationships...2025-04-011h 29

the gestalt get togethersupports & grammar of glp with marge blancOriginal Enhancing Language Through Music: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing and Melodies - A presentation by Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC SLP, as part of the Gestalt Get-Together webinar series and podcast.Earn 0.2 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Gestalt-Get-Together-Supports-Grammar-of-GLP-Join Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, and Marge Blanc, MA, CCC-SLP, for an episode about the support we can provide at each of the six stages of NLA, especially regarding the nuance of stages 4-6! So, if you feel confident about Gestalts and mitigations but get nervous about grammar...2025-03-252h 07

the gestalt get togethersupporting glp's through an interdisciplinary lens with townsend janneyOriginal Enhancing Language Through Music: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing and Melodies - A presentation by Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC SLP, as part of the Gestalt Get-Together webinar series and podcast.Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Gestalt-Get-Together-Supporting-GLPs-through-an-InterdisIn this episode, Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Townsend Janney, MS, CCC-SLP, as they discuss how to connect with a professional from another discipline about GLPs on their caseload. In addition, melody matching with GLPs that are not yet intelligible will be explored. Finally, Scriptionary will...2025-03-181h 01

the gestalt get togetherearly signs of glp and the coaching model with hana brouseEnhancing Language Through Music: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing and Melodies - A presentation by Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC SLP, as part of the Gestalt Get-Together webinar series and podcast.Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses?query=Early+SignsIn this episode, Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Hana Brouse, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how a coaching model supports caregivers of GLPs & why it can be a preferable model to direct therapy. The guest will also describe some early signs of Gestalt Processing in birth-3 communicators...2025-03-111h 09

the gestalt get togethernatural language acquisition from a parent perspective with megan myattEnhancing Language Through Music: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing and Melodies - A presentation by Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC SLP, as part of the Gestalt Get-Together webinar series and podcast.Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Gestalt-Get-Together-Natural-Language-Acquisition-from-aJoin Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, and Megan Myatt, MS, CCC-SLP, to explore the journey as an NLA clinician who is also the mom of a GLP! Megan is a private practice SLP specializing in neurodivergent language acquisition and is passionate about supporting Gestalt Processors and their families. You’ll he...2025-03-041h 05

the gestalt get togetherjoint action and synchronization for gestalt language processorsEnhancing Language Through Music: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing and Melodies - A presentation by Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC SLP, as part of the Gestalt Get-Together webinar series and podcast.Earn 0.15 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Joint-Action-and-Synchrony-with-Gestalt-Language-ProcessorsThis episode of the Gestalt Get-Together podcast focuses on using joint action and synchronization techniques to aid Gestalt language processors, particularly autistic individuals. Corinne delves into topics such as the role of psychoacoustics, music theory, and emotional entrainment in language development. The episode explores practical examples of joint action...2025-02-251h 33

the gestalt get togetherwhat is gestalt processing? with marge blancEnhancing Language Through Music: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing and Melodies - A presentation by Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC SLP, as part of the Gestalt Get-Together webinar series and podcast.Earn 0.2 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Gestalt-Get-Together-What-is-Gestalt-Processing-In this episode, Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by the legendary Marge Blanc, MA, CCC-SLP, to lay a foundation of what Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition are. You’ll hear about the past, present, and future of this exciting part of our field and clear examples of...2025-02-192h 04

the gestalt get togethermelody and memory in autismEnhancing Language Through Music: Exploring Gestalt Language Processing and Melodies - A presentation by Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC SLP, as part of the Gestalt Get-Together webinar series and podcast.Earn 0.15 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Melody-and-Memory-in-AutismJoin Corinne Zmoos for a deep dive into Gestalt language processing (GLP) and its intersection with music and psychoacoustics. In this episode, Corinne discusses the importance of musical language for autistic children, memory processing, and techniques to integrate melody into speech therapy sessions. Highlights include insights into research on...2025-02-111h 34

the gestalt get togetherso, what is a gestalt?This episode of The Gestalt Get Together explores the origins and applications of the term "Gestalt" in psychodynamics, design, and language processing. Host Corinne Smoos delves into the historical roots of Gestalt theory, tracing its development from German psychodynamics in the late 1800s to its current relevance in speech therapy, particularly for Gestalt language processors (GLPs). The episode discusses key Gestalt principles such as similarity, proximity, closure, continuity, figure-ground, and Prägnanz, highlighting how these principles influence perception, learning, and communication. Corinne also examines how these concepts apply to speech therapy, particularly in working with neurodivergent children, and provides p...2025-02-061h 36

First BiteTaking a Bite Out of Trauma-Informed Care with Rachel ArchambaultGuest: Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP (@PTSD.SLP)Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Taking-a-Bite-out-of-TraumaInformed-CareIn this episode, Michelle and Erin are joined by Rachel Archambault, an SLP Program Specialist for Broward County Public Schools and passionate colleague behind the @PTSD.SLP social media advocacy account. “Trauma-informed care” (TIC) has gained traction within our field in the last few years; however, most of us who practice this approach have never received explicit instruction. Where do we begin? Well, that’s what Rachel and Erin break down in thi...2025-01-081h 20

the gestalt get togetherobservational learning, video models, and gestalt language processorsEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Observational-Learning-Video-Models-and-Gestalt-Language-ProIn this episode, you’ll meet Jamie Burch, M.A., CCC-SLP. Jamie and Corinne discuss elements of their therapeutic decision-making when programming AAC devices for GLPs. They explain the sensory processing rationale for video models and primary source audio recordings through Bandura’s 1986 Observational Learning framework. Throughout, Jamie expresses the importance of learning from lived autistic experiences, and Corinne calls for more formal research regarding GLPs to explain these lived experiences from a neurological standpoint.Mentioned in this epis...2025-01-071h 02

SLP Learning HourCulturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through Elevating ExcellenceEpisode 7 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Cultural-Humility-through-Elevating-ExcellenceIn this special series finale episode recorded during the ASHA Convention in Seattle, Jerrold Jackson, co-chair of the ASHA Convention, leads an insightful discussion on the theme of Cultural Humility through Elevating Excellence. This session explores how embracing cultural humility can drive positive change within the speech-language pathology profession, ultimately enhancing support for diverse populations. Jerrold addresses key themes of equity, visibility...2025-01-061h 03

SLP Learning HourCulturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through AdvocacyEpisode 6 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Cultural-Humility-through-AdvocacyIn this episode, Treasyri Williams Wood and Vicki Deal Williams, CEO of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), delve into the role of advocacy in promoting cultural humility within speech-language pathology. They discuss the importance of advocating for diverse populations, reducing healthcare disparities, and the responsibility of professionals to integrate cultural humility into their advocacy efforts. Specifics include policy-making, public health initiatives, and...2025-01-031h 01

First BiteFeeding Matters: Leading the Way for ARFID and PFD with Jaclyn Pederson, MHI and William Sharp, PhDGuests: Jaclyn Peterson, MHI and William Sharp, PhDEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Feeding-Matters-Leading-the-Way-for-ARFID-and-PFDIn the first episode of 2025, Michelle is joined by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI, CEO of Feeding Matters, and William Sharp, PhD, Director of Children’s Multidisciplinary Feeding Program (Atlanta, GA) and Professor at Emory University School of Medicine, to lay the foundation for a year of combining passion, advocacy, and learning. These guests share their expertise and highlights from a recent journal publication on how the diagnoses of “Pediatric Feeding Disorder” and “Avoidant...2025-01-0359 min

the gestalt get togetherlogical fallacies in clinical decision-making for glps: part 2Earn 0.15 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Logical-Fallacies-in-Clinical-DecisionMaking-for-GLPs-Part-2In this part 2 session, Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, will continue to explain logical fallacies and how they permeate the consumption of Gestalt Language Processing claims and discourse. You will leave this episode with an understanding of 5 logical fallacies, explain where and why these may emerge related to the dissemination of ideas around GLP, and hopefully start to recognize them in your information consumption.Mentioned in this episode:Free 6-Hour ConferencePFD in Schools: Learning...2025-01-031h 34

SLP Learning HourCulturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through MentorshipEpisode 5 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Cultural-Humility-through-MentorshipGuest: Megan-Brette Hamilton, PhD, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Drs. Treasyri Williams Wood and Megan-Brette Hamilton explore the critical role of mentorship in fostering cultural humility within the field of speech-language pathology. They discuss robustly how mentorship can support equitable and inclusive communication practices and provide strategies for integrating cultural humility into mentorship to better serve diverse populations as speech-language pathologists, professors...2025-01-011h 01

the gestalt get togetherlogical fallacies in clinical decision-making for glps: part 1Earn 0.15 ASHA CEUs for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Logical-Fallacies-in-Clinical-DecisionMaking-for-GLPs-PART-1In this session, Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, will explain logical fallacies and how they permeate the consumption of Gestalt Language Processing claims and discourse. You will leave this course with a foundational understanding of 3 common logical fallacies in our field, explain where and why these may emerge as related to disseminating ideas around GLP, and hopefully, start to recognize them in yourself.Mentioned in this episode:Free 6-Hour ConferencePFD in Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers: https://www...2024-12-311h 32

SLP Learning HourCulturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility through InclusivityEpisode 4 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Cultural-Humility-through-InclusivityGuest: Lillian Thompson Brown, MS, CCC-SLP - In this episode, join Treasyri and her guest, Lillian Thompson Brown, a licensed speech-language pathologist, who discuss the intersection of cultural humility and inclusivity in clinical practice. She emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive environments that respect and value diverse cultural backgrounds and offers practical strategies for clinicians to foster inclusivity through cultural humility. Specifics...2024-12-301h 03

SLP Learning HourCulturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility through Communication Justice with R. Danielle ScottEpisode 3 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDPEarn .1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Cultural-Humility-through-Communication-JusticeGuest: R. Danielle Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood is joined by R. Danielle Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP, an Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University Mankato in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program, leading the efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which includes leading the Diversity & Inclusion Fellows programming, aimed at recruiting/retaining graduate students of color. This...2024-12-281h 08

SLP Learning HourCulturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility through Public Health with Pamela RoweEpisode 2 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDPEarn .1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Cultural-Humility-through-Public-HealthGuest: Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP - This episode explores the crucial role of cultural humility in public health, specifically within communicative sciences and disorders. The host and guest discuss how cultural humility promotes health equity and enhances respect for diverse communities. Listeners will learn practical strategies for speech-language pathologists to incorporate cultural humility into their public health efforts.Mentioned in...2024-12-261h 02

the gestalt get togethercognitive biases in clinical decision making for glpsEarn 0.15 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Cognitive-Biases-in-Clinical-Decision-Making-for-GLPsIn this session, Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, will explain cognitive biases and how they permeate the consumption of Gestalt Language Processing claims and discourse. You will leave this course with a foundational understanding of cognitive biases, explain where and why these may emerge as related to disseminating ideas around GLP, and hopefully start to recognize them in yourself.Mentioned in this episode:Free 6-Hour ConferencePFD in Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers: https://www...2024-12-241h 34

SLP Learning HourCuturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through Diversity and Equity with Valerie BorumEpisode 1 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDPEarn .1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Cultural-Humility-through-Diversity-and-EquityGuest: Valerie Borum, PhD, SW - This episode explores the essential role of cultural humility in promoting diversity and equity within clinical practice. The host and guest delve into how cultural humility enhances interactions with diverse populations and supports equitable treatment outcomes. Listeners will gain practical insights into integrating cultural humility into their professional practice and advancing diversity and equity in the...2024-12-231h 02

the gestalt get togetherevaluating the evidence for nla & glp using the ebp triangleEarn 0.15 ASHA CEUs for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Evaluating-the-Evidence-for-NLA-GLP-Using-the-EBP-TriangleGuest: Kathleen Oppenheimer, MS, CCC-SLPJoin Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, and Kathleen Oppenheimer, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss the Evidence-Based Practice triangle, define theory v. hypothesis, and what language processing is and isn’t. Kathleen will share more about the importance of understanding reliability and validity in her work and ours as researchers and clinicians.Mentioned in this episode:Free 6-Hour ConferencePFD in Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/pfd 2024-12-181h 30

SLP Learning HourShiftMakers: Voices of Change-Empowering Professionals through Compassionate Communication with Margarita Dela CruzGuest: Margarita Dela Cruz, SLPA - In this final episode, we dive into the ethical challenges faced by a speech therapy assistant in a school-based setting, where the pressure to prioritize detailed developmental reports over therapy sessions becomes overwhelming. Through the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) lens, we explore the journey of reframing language and transforming these challenges into opportunities for empathetic communication and ethical practice.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2024-03-061h 04

SLP Learning HourShiftMakers: Communication Mastery: Revealing 5 Transformative “Secrets” with an SLPGuest: Elizabeth Perry, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode discusses David Burns' "Five Secrets of Communication," showcasing these skills' significant impact on healing old wounds and building constructive relationships. Learn the secrets and power of effective and compassionate communication.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2024-03-051h 04

SLP Learning HourShiftMakers: Navigating Toxic Workplaces with Compassionate Communication-A Journey to EmpowermentIn this episode, we dive into the transformative power of compassionate communication through the lens of a case study where a helping professional was deeply impacted by an experience within a toxic workplace culture. We will navigate the challenges faced by the professional in a daycare setting, where the absence of acknowledgment, appreciation, and even the removal of a thoughtful gift create an environment that demands resilience and empathy. Learn real-world applications of NVC and gain tools for navigating workplace challenges with grace.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In...2024-03-041h 04

SLP Learning HourShiftMakers: Caseload Chaos - Communicating Like a Pro with the Higher-UpsThis episode explores the challenges of communicating effectively with the administration about overwhelming caseloads. Our anonymous guest shares the struggle of articulating the impact on job efficiency. Plus, we'll explore why many clinicians might opt for compliance over confrontation.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2024-03-031h 06

SLP Learning HourShiftMakers: Breaking the Silence - A School SLP’s Reality CheckThis episode dives into the challenges faced by new and seasoned speech-language pathologists (SLPs) as they navigate the often turbulent waters of school-based therapy. We will explore a range of issues, from “bullying” co-workers to unexpected caseload expansions. Join us for insights into maintaining compassionate communication amidst chaos and strategies for standing up for your professional well-being. Learn how to weather the storm and shift towards a more supportive and fulfilling work environment.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www...2024-03-021h 04

SLP Learning HourShiftMakers: Supporting Communication and Navigating ChallengesIn this first episode of the miniseries, join host Stephanie Michele Sweigart | MS, CCC-SLP, as she explores solutions and inspires listeners to cultivate compassionate communication in their lives. Guided by core values of empathy, authenticity, and growth, practical tools and insights will be provided that empower individuals to navigate work challenges with understanding and resilience. The goal is to promote positive change, foster personal and professional growth, and build a community centered around compassionate communication in a safe and supportive space.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning...2024-03-011h 04

Telepractice TodayKarin Koukeyan Discusses Accent Reduction TeletherapyKarin Hartunian Koukeyan ("Car-EEN Har-TOON-Ian Koo-K-YAWN"), M.S., CCC-SLP has been a telepractice leader in both education and healthcare for over a decade. She has over 20 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist working in a variety of settings including Schools, Outpatient Clinics, Early Intervention, Home Health, and Private Practice. Karin's experience growing up as a first generation immigrant in a multilingual home inspired her to pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology. After a career break in 2010, telepractice allowed her the opportunity to resume her career as a new working parent. Karin leads professional development seminars on te...2024-01-0844 min

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: Treatment Planning for Myofunctional DisordersGuest: Marileda Cattelan Tome, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - This Making Sense of Myo episode features Dr. Cattelan Tome, who explains the importance of malocclusion on speech and swallowing functioning. She then dives into treatment planning for myofunctional disorders.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-10-111h 10

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: Diagnosis of Tethered Oral Tissues and FrenectomiesGuest: Piya Gandhi, DDS - Dr. Gandhi, a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, shares the impacts tethered oral tissues can have on oral functioning. Dr. Gandhi shares her “Function First” model for diagnosing tongue and lip ties and the process of frenectomies. Throughout the episode, Dr. Gandhi shares the importance of interdisciplinary care for frenectomies and how she collaborates with SLPs throughout the process.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-10-101h 06

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: Using Orofacial Myology To Support Differential DiagnosisGuest: Melissa Vagts, MSP, CCC-SLP, - This episode explores how knowledge of orofacial myology allows speech pathologists to effectively use differential diagnosis to determine the best care plan for their patients. Melissa explains when a myofunctional approach would not be appropriate and the qualifications a patient needs to effectively participate in a myofunctional program. Melissa wraps up this episode by sharing ways knowledge of typical oromyofunction can allow SLPs to modify treatment approaches to include myofunctional concepts to support speech and swallowing skills.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In...2023-10-091h 05

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: 3 Practical Points on TreatmentGuest: Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP - This episode features a practical and informative perspective of myofunctional therapy for speech sound disorders and the oral stage of swallowing. Char discusses “myo” treatment from three points of view. She covers the rationale behind myo (and why sometimes its treatment validity is unfairly questioned) and, most importantly, outlines the essential components of myofunctional therapy.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-10-081h 06

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: Interprofessional Care and When To ReferGuest: Janine Steine, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH - This episode features Janine, who shares the importance of interdisciplinary care. Janine explains why interdisciplinary care is important to treating myofunctional disorders, care providers that might be involved with orofacial myofunctional disorders, and signs that a referral is needed.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-10-071h 14

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: Ankyloglossia, Voice, and FluencyGuest: Patricia Fisher, MS, CCC-SLP, COM® - This episode explores the relationship between ankyloglossia and disorders that speech-language pathologists treat. Patricia shares her knowledge on ankyloglossia. She starts the episode by explaining the characteristics of ankyloglossia and the impacts it has on the oral mechanism. Patricia then explains how ankyloglossia can impact speech, swallowing, voice, and fluency disorders.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-10-061h 04

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: The Myofunctional Evaluation and Treatment OverviewGuest: Hallie Bulkin, MA, CCC-SLP, CMT®, COM® - Listen in as Hallie shares an overview of an orofacial myofunctional evaluation, how it relates to the assessment of speech and feeding and provides examples of when a patient might benefit from a referral to a myofunctional evaluation. Hallie ends the episode by sharing the general goals of a myofunctional treatment plan and an overview of a typical myofunctional treatment session.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pf...2023-10-051h 04

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: OMDs and Speech Sound DisordersGuest: Angela McLeod, PhD, CCC-SLP, QOM - This episode explores the relationship between orofacial myofunctional disorders and speech sound disorders. Dr. Angela McLeod shares ways that an orofacial myofunctional disorder can impact speech sound production. Dr. McLeod shares how improving orofacial myofunction can improve a patient’s ability to produce accurate speech sounds. Listen in as Dr. McLeod presents the evidence behind using a myofunctional approach to treat speech sound disorders. To wrap up this episode, Dr. McLeod shares that considering the potential presence of orofacial myology concerns when addressing articulation disorders is an important component of differential diagnosis to...2023-10-041h 03

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: The Physiology of SwallowingGuest: Mary Billings, MS, CCC-SLP, COM® - Mary shares the foundational role swallowing plays in craniofacial development. Mary explains the deficits an individual with an orofacial myofunctional disorder might have and shares about swallow patterns. Listen in as she discusses how myofunctional therapy can be used to support individuals in correcting their swallow patterns to improve the overall physiology of the craniofacial complex.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-10-031h 04

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: The Orofacial ComplexGuest: Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️ - This episode explores the craniofacial complex and its foundational in the physiological processes of speech and swallowing. Listen in as Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️ shares her knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the craniofacial complex and how it relates back to the physiological processes speech pathologists treat.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-10-021h 05

Telepractice TodayKarin Koukeyan Discusses Telepractice in the Outpatient SettingKarin Hartunian Koukeyan ("Car-EEN Har-TOON-Ian Koo-K-YAWN"), M.S., CCC-SLP has been a telepractice clinical manager in both education and healthcare for over a decade. She has over 20 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist working in a variety of settings including Outpatient Clinics, Schools, Early Intervention, Home Health, and Private Practice. Karin's experience growing up as a first generation immigrant in a multilingual home inspired her to pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology. After a career break in 2010, telepractice allowed her the opportunity to resume her career as a new working parent and paved a path of new possibilities. 2023-10-0239 min

SLP Learning HourMaking Sense of Myo: Introduction to Orofacial MyologyGuest: Linda D’Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode features Linda D’Onofrio, who has spent her career studying, teaching, and spreading awareness about orofacial myofunctional disorders. She will discuss what orofacial myology and myofunctional therapy are. Linda then discusses what an orofacial myofunctional disorder is and the signs and symptoms of OMDs. She then dives into how a patient with an OMD can impact speech and articulation skills and why a myofunctional program can support these patients. Listen in as Linda shares the evidence behind using myofunctional therapy to support speech and swallowing goals and whether or not the...2023-10-011h 04

The Speech Science PodcastCompassionate Communication, New Barbie, Social Media, and SLP Grad ProgramsMarie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss the new Barbie, social media and the SLP, ranking the top SLP Grad Programs, and why is there a research-to-practice gap. Matt had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Sweigart about Compassionate Communication and how we can use it in our therapy settings. The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com. SSPOD Shoutout: Do y...2023-05-182h 00

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Navigating Case Management Through TelepracticeGuest: Kristin Martinez, MA, CCC-SLP - This episode explores challenges and best practices related to school-based case management in telepractice. Opportunities to prepare for case management responsibilities in a new teletherapy assignment and tips and strategies related to case management will be discussed.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-03-091h 04

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Platform Considerations for Effective Telepractice Service DeliveryGuest: Kellie Paul, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode explores a comprehensive framework for participants to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and utilize telepractice platforms in their service delivery effectively.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2023-03-081h 04

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Mindfulness and Self-Care for TelepractitionersGuest: Gila Cohen-Shaw, MA, CCC-SLP - This episode delves into the practical methods and myriad benefits of integrating mindfulness and movement practices into your routine as a clinician. Exploring how these practices contribute to heightened focus, reduced stress, and increased emotional resilience, as well as emphasizes the pivotal role of self-care in optimizing your abilities as an SLP. By cultivating mindfulness, you're equipped to offer better support to your clients and maintain a sustainable, impactful practice.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign...2023-03-071h 04

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Treating Medical Cases Through TelepracticeGuest: Kelli A. Uitenham, CsCD, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham joins host Karin Koukeyan, MS, CCC-SLP, as they discuss the professional skills necessary for providing skilled speech therapy services via telepractice for medical cases. She will discuss the treatment of dysphagia, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injury cases. She will also explore when and how to incorporate caregivers, as well as how to provide training, compensatory strategies, materials, and more.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Si...2023-03-061h 07

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Empowering Parents via Teletherapy: EI to School-Age ChildrenGuest: Megan Ramirez, MS, CCC-SLP - In this fifth episode, host Karin Koukeyan, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Megan to explore the power and importance of working with parents via teletherapy. Megan, who specializes in working with autistic children and the early intervention population via teletherapy, shares her knowledge of how to empower parents to become the agents of change in their children’s speech and language skills. The guest will discuss what parent coaching is, the research behind parent coaching via teletherapy, and the benefits of parent coaching for speech and communication outcomes.Mentioned in this ep...2023-03-051h 04

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Accent Modification through TelepracticeGuest: Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham, CsCD, CCC-SLP - In this 4th episode, host Karin Koukeyan, MS, CCC-SLP, and Dr. Kelli A. Uitenham discuss the professional skills needed for providing accent modification services via telepractice. Dr. Uitenham will discuss how to get started in accent modification, where and how to market, how to manage initial consultations, what to do for an initial analysis, and what happens in a typical session. She will also discuss what is necessary and functional when providing accent modification sessions via telepractice.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU Conference...2023-03-041h 04

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Exploring Telepractice Around the Globe: International ConsiderationsGuest: Tara Roehl, MS, CCC-SLP - In the third episode, host Karin Koukeyan, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Tara to discuss the journey to the exciting world of international telepractice. The experienced SLP guest shares her experiences and insights on providing services to clients across borders. From licensing issues to navigating cultural differences, this episode is packed with valuable information for SLPs looking to make a difference on a global scale.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd...2023-03-031h 05

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Exploring a Multidisciplinary Team Approach via TelepracticeGuest: Tricia Castellan, OTR/L - In this second episode, host Karin Koukeyan, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Tricia Castellan. Tricia explores and prepares the listener to incorporate a multidisciplinary team approach while utilizing telepractice. She will explore the benefits and limitations of this approach while also discussing things to consider when planning sessions. She will review strategies for communication, treatment planning, and family involvement. Finally, Tricia will provide resources for you to use with your teams.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025...2023-03-021h 04

SLP Learning HourTelepractice: Determining Who is the Right Fit for Telepractice: SLP & ClientGuest: Tara Roehl, MS, CCC-SLP - In the first episode, host Karin Koukeyan, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Tara Roehl to discuss who is the right fit for telepractice. They'll discuss what skills the SLP will need to begin and some common misunderstandings about who is the right fit to receive therapy. They'll also explore important considerations when identifying clients for telepractice. If you have ever thought about starting telepractice or including this service delivery into your current practice, this episode is for you.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD...2023-03-011h 10

The Speech UmbrellaDigging Into Stability and Mobility with Char BoshartEpisode 79 is an interview with Char Boshart. Char is the president of Speech Dynamics, an author of several books, and a presenter. Char has a deep understanding of the fundamentals of oral motor movement. If you know oral motor techniques work but are at a loss to explain why, Char has the answers. In this interview we discuss:stability and mobilitythe human tongueoral resting posturecarryover of articulationa new way to categorize phonemes Useful LinksSpeech Dynamics Motor Phonetics Human Motor Control Motor Control and Learning SpeechtherapyPD.com The PROMPT I...2023-02-2254 min

Private Practice Success StoriesFrom Early Career Burnout to Private Practice Joy With Corinne ZmoosAre you facing career burnout? For many SLPs and OTs, this is all too common. In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Corinne Zmoos who experienced early career burnout. She was tired of the expectation that she should be an expert generalist at her job in early intervention and felt trapped. She is very creative and started teaching music classes on the side and since the parents of the kids she worked with knew she was an SLP, they started asking for help. After joining the Start and Grow Your Pr...2023-02-1333 min

SLP Learning HourEase Into AAC: Working with Families Using AACGuest: Judith Likavec Davis - MS, SLP - In the final and sixth episode of Ease Into AAC, Kate Thomson and her guest Judith Likavec Davis will delve into what a life with AAC as a primary communication method at home can look like. They’ll discuss some myths and misconceptions that parents may have, and provide effective strategies for parents to implement AAC at home.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2022-12-061h 05

SLP Learning HourEase Into AAC: Supports for AAC ImplementationGuests: Darren Trentephol, Jeff Stephan & Amy Goldman - In the fifth episode of Ease into AAC, Kate Thomson is joined by Darren Trentephol, a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and the President of AGOSCI from Queensland, Australia, Jeff Stepan, a Speech Language Pathologist from America, and Amy Goldman, the President of the US Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC) to discuss all things support for Speech Pathologists new to implementing AAC or struggling with implementing AAC in a meaningful way for the people they support. They will discuss resources, training, podcasts, and books that are helpful when starting in...2022-12-051h 07

SLP Learning HourEase Into AAC: BAACK at SchoolGuest: Cheri Dodge Chin, ClinScD, CCC-SLP - In the fourth episode of Ease into AAC, Kate Thomson and her guest Dr. Cheri Dodge Chin explore the use of AAC in a classroom setting. For clients to achieve their communication goals and integrate into a classroom setting, having access to a communication method like AAC is essential. Encouraging AAC use in a school setting requires collaboration between clinicians and classroom teachers. In this episode, Kate speaks with Dr. Chin about what clinicians can do to support better their clients and their families in creating better access to and understanding of...2022-12-041h 05

SLP Learning HourEase Into AAC: How to Implement AACGuests: Sheree Brisbane, Hayley Hobson & Christa Wessels - In the third episode of Ease into AAC, Kate speaks with three Speech Pathologists about the different aspects of implementing AAC with clients. From getting familiar with AAC through speech therapy sessions to using it at home and in life, speech pathologists need to know how to best support their clients in using it every day. Kate, Christa, Hayley, and Sheree share their experiences implementing AAC with clients and what they’ve found to be most effective in the clinic and the community.Mentioned in this episode:Fr...2022-12-031h 05

SLP Learning HourEase Into AAC: All About AssessmentIn the second episode of Ease into AAC, Kate Thomson dives deep into the different assessment considerations for Speech Pathologists to identify their client’s AAC needs. Assessment is one of the most critical aspects of client care as a speech pathologist, so it makes sense to dedicate an entire episode of this series to explore this topic in depth. Discover how to determine which AAC method will best support your clients in achieving their communication goals.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Si...2022-12-021h 05

SLP Learning HourEase Into AAC: An Introduction to AACIn the first episode of the 6-part Ease into AAC Podcast mini-series, Kate Thomson explores the foundations of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and what makes this communication method so essential and valuable. During this episode, Kate introduces you to the differences between low-tech and high-tech AAC options and lifts the lid on common misconceptions about using AAC. This episode provides a depth of understanding that benefits both Allied Health Professionals and families alike.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here...2022-12-011h 07

Brainthropology15A: Sexuality in RehabilitationSex, sexuality, and intimacy during the rehabilitation journey are something rarely discussed. Erin Fishman, a board-certified occupational therapist, and certified brain injury specialist shares her knowledge and experience in this area to make sure not only clients after injury or illness have resources and information, but also healthcare providers have resources to start addressing this with their clients. Erin also shares a bit of what she is researching as she pursues her Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy to bring awareness and research to neurosexuality as well! This is a great listen for any client looking to advocate for themselves or...2022-11-2430 min

SLP Learning HourOn-The-Neuro: Difficulty Swallowing After Head InjuryGuest: Terlenda Lassiter, MA, CCC-SLP - This course explores dysphagia concerns that may be associated with concussion and head injury. The presenter discusses the symptoms of dysphagia and provides case studies of athletes with dysphagia following concussion/TBI.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2022-06-061h 03

SLP Learning HourOn-The-Neuro: Tackling the Silent Epidemic: Mild TBI after Sports ConcussionGuest: Alicia Smalls, MPH, MA, CF-SLP, CBIS - This course explores the role of speech-language pathologists in public health, including increasing their knowledge of the incidence and prevalence based on risk factors, identifying and addressing disparities in access to healthcare and speech-language pathology referrals, and strategies to tackle the silent epidemic by contributing to sports-related concussion initiatives as a field, individually, and within our communities. Alicia discusses the epidemiology of mild traumatic brain injury in sports concussion research, highlights the lack of access and provision of speech-language pathology services within the athletic community, and addresses the areas of the...2022-06-051h 03

SLP Learning HourOn-The-Neuro: Introduction into Sports Concussions and Hidden Hearing LossGuest: Jay Lucker, Ed.D., CCC-A/SLP, FAAA - This course explores several topics on sports concussions and hidden hearing loss. Dr. Lucker highlights how hearing loss and auditory processing disorders impact student-athletes with sports concussions, in addition to the steps to take to check to see if an athlete may have an auditory processing disorder after a concussion.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2022-06-041h 05

SLP Learning HourOn-The-Neuro: The Neuropsychology of Sports ConcussionsGuest: Tiffany C. Gurley-Nettles, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - This course explores neuropsychology to understand behavior as it relates to the brain and the influences of illnesses or brain injuries on behavior and cognitive functions. Dr. Gurley-Nettles discusses how brain injury and behavioral and emotional changes emerge from the injury itself, the distress from adapting to the changes following the TBI, or a combination of the two. She highlights how clinical neuropsychologists have been instrumental clinically and scientifically in the identification of problems, signs, and symptoms of sports-related head injuries. Additionally, she addresses their involvement in the areas of effective...2022-06-031h 05

SLP Learning HourOn-The-Neuro: Warming Up Your Body, Warming Up Your MindGuest: Shawnee Harle, MA - This course explores mental toughness and emotional intelligence as it relates to athletes and sports concussion management, however, these strategies are also for SLPs and AuDs to help them ignite the leader within. Helping student-athletes manage the fear behind concussions, which may lead to reducing the stigma, increased reporting of signs and symptoms, and decreased fear of isolation during protocols and repercussions, such as losing playing time and scholarships will be discussed. In addition, being unafraid of post-concussion cognitive-communication difficulties may lead to increased advocacy of accommodations. Shawnee highlights what is lacking within the...2022-06-021h 04

SLP Learning HourOn-The-Neuro: Tools and Resources for Cognitive-Communication Interventions After ConcussionGuest: Danielle Hyde, MA, SLP-CCC, Reg. CASLPO - This course explores helping athletes who have sustained sports-related concussions develop their communication and cognitive skills to gain independence, reduce their frustrations, successfully return to work or school, and return to the activities and social interactions that are important to them. Danielle discusses skilled assessment and treatment, as well as collaborative and person-centered approaches to help understand challenges, identify specific goals and develop evidence-based treatment plans to achieve successful communication and swallowing outcomes.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning...2022-06-011h 03

SLP Learning HourAll Things Ethics: Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Research*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****Guest: Lauren Calendruccio, Ph.D., CCC-A - This podcast will provide listeners with information about the ethical requirements for research participants’ informed consent, ethical issues related to publication of research findings, culturally appropriate approaches to research design and implementation, confidentiality and security of research information, pre-registration of research studies, and ASHA’s Code of Ethics principles and rules on the conduct and use of research.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here...2022-05-0558 min

SLP Learning HourAll Things Ethics: Ethics in Medical Clinical Practice*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****Guest: Lynne Brady Wagner, MA, CCC-SLP - This podcast will provide listeners with information about the foundational principles of ASHA’s Code of Ethics, ethical issues surrounding palliative care and patient safety, the relationship between ethics and cultural competence and cultural sensitivity in medical speech-language pathology practice, and ethical issues that can arise from poor decision making in medical practice.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/up...2022-05-041h 05

SLP Learning HourAll Things Ethics: Ethics in Telepractice*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****Guest: Melissa Jakubowitz, MA, CCC-SLP - This podcast will introduce listeners to the required ethical considerations in developing and establishing a telepractice, requirements for selecting telepractice platforms, the confidentiality of client information, licensure for international telepractice services, client safety during telepractice sessions, and ASHA Code of Ethics principles and rules that are related to the ethical conduct of telepractice.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/p...2022-05-031h 03

SLP Learning HourAll Things Ethics: Ethics in School Speech-Language Pathology Practice*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****Guest: Theresa Rodgers, MA, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F, EdS (LD) - This podcast introduces listeners to scenarios that explore ethical violations that can occur in school practice related to overly large caseloads, student confidentiality issues, telepractice, client abandonment, ethical issues that can arise when a school clinician has a private practice and issues related to clinicians’ lack of understanding of school district requirements for their positions.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: htt...2022-05-021h 01

SLP Learning HourAll Things Ethics: Ethics in Clinical SupervisionGuest: Melanie Hudson, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow - This podcast provides listeners with scenarios and answers to questions about ethical issues related to initiation and termination of supervision, the ethics requirements for supervisor client/clinical fellow communication, financial compensation for supervisors, and the principals and rules in ASHA’s Code of Ethics that provide guidance on the conduct of clinical supervision.Mentioned in this episode:Free .6 ASHA CEU ConferencePFD In Schools: Learning from the Trailblazers, May 18, 2025. Sign up here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/upcoming/pfd-in-schools 2022-05-011h 01 $SLPs Wine and Cheese\'s Podcast$ SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 138: Teletherapy is here to stay ft. Anna VaginTo register for the Speech Therapy PD Teletherapy Conference on March 20th: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/Teletherapy-Conference?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=social&utm_term=slpswineandcheese&utm_content=&utm_campaign=teletherapy-conference-2022Information about our guest Anna Vagin: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/presenters/Anna-VaginAnna Vagin's website is here: https://www.socialtime.org Maria recommended the following podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-steps-to-boost-energy-never-be-tired-again/id1382804627?i=1000550841674https://drhyman.com/blog/2022/02/10/podcast-ep494/Maria recommended Epic Reading: https://www...2022-03-1436 min

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 9: Advocacy for DysphagiaGuests: Jessica Conn and Hilary Cooper - One of our favorite topics is the SLP’s role in advocacy, and today we are joined by some of the fiercest advocates around. Jessica Conn is a Visiting Clinical Instructor at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate coursework, including dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders. She also owns East Texas Swallow Diagnostics, a mobile FEES company serving the broader East Texas area. She is currently the Director of University Relations for the Dysphagia Outreach Project as well. Hilary Cooper, our second guest, is a self-proclaimed dysphagia nerd who ha...2021-07-011h 02

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 8: Aerodigestive Tract DisordersGuest: Dr. Raquel Garcia - As SLPs, it is so important that we maintain a spirit of continual learning, and today's guest, Dr. Raquel Garcia, is an exemplary example of a life-long learner. She is a trained craniofacial speech-language pathologist and works at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, where she is a core member of the craniofacial team. Raquel works in the acute care setting in the neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. In this episode, Raquel talks about her journey to becoming an SLP and how she found her current niche. We dive into a range...2021-06-2659 min

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 7: End of Life Care and DysphagiaGuest: Caitlin Saxtein MS, CCC-SLP, BCSS, CBIS: For this episode of the Understanding Dysphagia Podcast, we are joined by Caitlin Saxtein to talk about end-of-life care and palliative care. Caitlin Saxtein MS, CCC-SLP, BCSS, CBIS is a medical speech-language pathologist currently working in the acute care setting and has experience in subacute, rehabilitation, outpatient, and home health. She also has an extensive background with East End Hospice, having volunteered with them for nearly 15 years. In our conversation, we talk with Caitlin about how she became passionate about end-of-life care during her many years of volunteering and what she has learned...2021-06-2457 min

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 6: Stroke and DysphagiaGuest: Sarah Breshears, MA, CCC-SLP: In this hour, Sarah shares the basic science behind what a stroke is, how it can result in dysphagia, best practice for the SLP on the evaluating and treating team, as well as how to reduce your own stroke risk factors, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke.2021-06-191h 02

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 5: Pediatric Feeding DisordersGuest: Kristen West, MS, CCC-SLP - Everything is connected within the realm of SLP; nutrition, education, family dynamics, environmental factors, to name but a few. Our guest today works at the intersection of all of these. Her name is Kristen West, and she is an expert on all things related to Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). One in 37 children under five in the United States struggle with PFDs, and we are thrilled that there is soon to be an ICD 10 code that accurately captures PFDs for the first time. Alongside numerous other roles, Kristen is the Director of Education for the...2021-06-171h 07

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 4: Head and Neck CancerGuest: Brooke Beilman, MS, CCC-SLP - Today’s episode is dedicated to the SLP’s role in head and neck cancer and we invite Brooke Beilman, MS, CCC-SLP, to speak about this important subject. Brooke is an SLP with experience in acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and skilled nursing settings. With certifications in manual interventions like myofascial release, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, NMES, and the Mcneill Dysphasia Therapy Program, Brooke is as brilliant as she is kind. We kick things off by hearing about how Brooke got the idea to become a speech pathologist and then bring this proactive intervention to p...2021-06-121h 00

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 3: Dysphagia From TraumaGuest: Jessica Lasky, MS, CCC-SLP - For this episode of the Understanding Dysphagia Podcast, we are joined by Jessica Lasky to talk about trauma and ARF (not to be confused with adult ARFID)! Jessica is a medical SLP that specializes in dysphagia in the adult geriatric population. She is the founder of Mobile Scope and Evolutionary Education Solutions, and also co-founded the Dysphagia Outreach Project. We talk about the issue of patients having no access to resources after discharge and how this led to the founding of the Dysphagia Outreach Project. Our conversation then takes a deep dive into the...2021-06-101h 00

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 2: Neurodegenerative Disease and DysphagiaGuests: Maggie Donaker, MS CCC-SLP & Katie Gollin, MS CCC-SLP - To honor Dysphagia Awareness Month, we have linked up with the Dysphagia Outreach Project to speak to some of their amazing leaders and spread their expertise and knowledge as far as possible! We are bringing you this ten-part podcast series and today's focus is neurodegenerative dysphagia. To help us understand these important subjects we are joined by Maggie Donaker and Katie Gollin, who give us some great insight, focusing on three of the main conditions under this umbrella: ALS, Parkinson's disease, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. Maggie is a medical speech-language pathologist...2021-06-0559 min

Understanding DysphagiaEpisode 1: Dysphagia in the NICU and YouGuest: Casey Lewis, MS CCC-SLP, CNT, NTMTC - June is Dysphagia Awareness month, and to honor this time, we have decided to do a ten-part mini-series with the Dysphagia Outreach Project. They have brought together some incredible leaders to share their knowledge in hopes of raising awareness about dysphagia across the life continuum. Casey Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, CLC, NTMTC, works in the NICU, in the world of swallowing and swallowing breakdown, which is right where it all starts. In today’s episode, Casey sheds light on the development process of suck, swallow, and breathe, and the work that she do...2021-06-0352 min $Let\'s Taco Bout Speech$ Let's Taco Bout SpeechDifferential Diagnosis of Speech Sound DisordersClaire and Rachael are joined by Amy Graham, founder of Graham Speech. Listen to their discussion about the diagnosis and treatment of speech sound disorders! Please remember to review, rate and subscribe! Thank you! If you have any questions, concerns or would like to suggest a future topic, email us over at letstacoboutspeechpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram @letstacoboutspeechpodcast. More information about SpeechTherapyPD.com: Teletherapy reBOOT: Navigating a New Era can be found here: https://go.speechtherapypd.com/letstacoboutspeechpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2021-03-1634 min $Let\'s Taco Bout Speech$ Let's Taco Bout SpeechClay and Language with Hinda RubinIn this episode, Claire and Rachael are joined by Hinda Rubin, the founder of Claynguage. Listen to their conversation about merging pottery skills with language development at home, in a clinic or at school! You can find Hinda on Instagram @claynguage, or her website claynguage.com. Please remember to review, rate and subscribe! Thank you! If you have any questions, concerns or would like to suggest a future topic, email us over at letstacoboutspeechpodcast@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram @letstacoboutspeechpodcast. More information about SpeechTherapyPD.com: Teletherapy reBOOT: Navigating a New Era...2021-03-0932 min

The SLP Now Podcast73: Literacy-Based Therapy Plans for SecondaryThis month we are getting super practical and diving into some literacy-based therapy plans for hypothetical therapy groups. These were submitted to us by SLPs in the SLP Now community. This was first aired as a speech therapy PD webinar. You can head to speechtherapypd.com to access the full course.Show Notes: slpnow.com/73Mentioned in this episode:5 FREE Therapy MaterialsGo to 🔗 slpnow.com/pod 🔗 to download 5 evidence-backed therapy materials for FREE!2021-02-2312 min

The SLP Now Podcast72: Literacy-Based Therapy Plans for Later ElementaryThis month we are getting super practical and diving into some literacy-based therapy plans for hypothetical therapy groups. These were submitted to us by SLPs in the SLP Now community. This was first aired as a speech therapy PD webinar. You can head to speechtherapypd.com to access the full course.Show Notes: slpnow.com/72Mentioned in this episode:5 FREE Therapy MaterialsGo to 🔗 slpnow.com/pod 🔗 to download 5 evidence-backed therapy materials for FREE!2021-02-1612 min

The SLP Now Podcast71: Literacy-Based Therapy Plans for Early ElementaryThis month we are getting super practical and diving into some literacy-based therapy plans for hypothetical therapy groups. These were submitted to us by SLPs in the SLP Now community. This was first aired as a speech therapy PD webinar. You can head to speechtherapypd.com to access the full course.Show Notes: slpnow.com/71Mentioned in this episode:5 FREE Therapy MaterialsGo to 🔗 slpnow.com/pod 🔗 to download 5 evidence-backed therapy materials for FREE!2021-02-0914 min

The SLP Now Podcast70: Literacy-Based Therapy Plans for PreschoolThis month we are getting super practical and diving into some literacy-based therapy plans for hypothetical therapy groups. These were submitted to us by SLPs in the SLP Now community. This was first aired as a speech therapy PD webinar. You can head to speechtherapypd.com to access the full course.Show Notes: slpnow.com/70Mentioned in this episode:5 FREE Therapy MaterialsGo to 🔗 slpnow.com/pod 🔗 to download 5 evidence-backed therapy materials for FREE!2021-02-0214 min

Speech Uncensored: A Speech Language Pathology PodcastEpisode 101: Pt 2: Deep Dive into End of Life Care for the SLP with Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLPToday’s episode features Dr. Amanda Stead on the topic of end of life care and the Speech Language Pathologist. I am so pleased to share the audio from the two hour live ASHA CEU with SpeechTherapyPD.com. If you missed the live event, you can access the video recording (plus slideshow) with your SpeechTherapyPD.com basic or premium membership. Today’s episode is the second half of a two hour CEU. n this episode, Dr. Stead discusses advanced directives and challenges related to end of life care. She answers questions from the CEU participants and advocates for involvement in h...2020-12-291h 01

Speech Uncensored: A Speech Language Pathology PodcastEpisode 100: Deep Dive into End of Life Care for the SLP with Amanda Stead, PhD, CCC-SLPToday’s episode features Dr. Amanda Stead on the topic of end of life care and the Speech Language Pathologist. I am so pleased to share the audio from the two hour live ASHA CEU with SpeechTherapyPD.com. If you missed the live event, you can access the video recording (plus slideshow) with your SpeechTherapyPD.com basic or premium membership. Today’s episode is the first half of a two hour CEU. In this episode, Dr. Stead discusses the importance of understanding grief and using counseling skills. She unpacks what to expect when working with those actively grieving and prov...2020-12-2256 min

The SLP Now Podcast32: Best of 2019Show Notes: slpnow.com/32This week is a little different than usual, because we're doing our first ever SLP Now podcast end of year round-up! 🎉It has been such an incredible experience diving into the world of podcasting — thank goodness I was prepared for all of the learning... Thanks grad school!! 😂In all seriousness, I'm so grateful for all of the wonderful SLPs that have been along for the ride, the incredible guests I've had the opportunity to speak with, and that the episodes are eligible for ASHA cre...2019-12-1609 min

The Speech Link with Char BoshartBest Of - Dynamic Ways to Increase Vocabulary and Retrieval: From Basic Concepts to Academic Success with Margo Kinzer CourterGuest: Margo Kinzer Courter, M.A., CCC-SLP - Char is cruising on the SpeechTherapyPD.com Conference at Sea. Over the next couple episodes we will be sharing a couple of the best episodes of the first year of the Speech Link Podcast. Enjoy!2019-07-2753 min $SLPs Wine and Cheese\'s Podcast$ SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 47: Figurative Language pt 1Deb and Maria drank a Bitch wine by Grateful Palate. This wine is made from Grenache grapes in Spain. They paired it with smooth mozzarella cheese. They both enjoyed the strong yet not overly empowering taste. Deb and Maria both voted "drink it". This wine can be purchased online athttps://gratefulpalate.com/collections/bitchDeb and Maria discussed the different aspects of figurative language. Everything from metaphors, similes, personification, alliteration and more. This was a prelude to our LIVE show since we will be talking about the benefits of using f...2019-05-301h 08 $SLPs Wine and Cheese\'s Podcast$ SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 46: Tips and TricksDeb and Maria drank a 2017 Old Vine Zinfandel by Deux Punx. They paired it with Dubliner 100% Aged cheese and Deb's personal favorite, pickles. They both enjoyed the strong yet not overly empowering taste. Deb and Maria both voted "drink it". Deb and Maria went on to discuss 11 Tips and Tricks for what activities and materials they use during their speech therapy sessions. Their tips and tricks included: using pictured actions, counting out syllables, reading poems and speech coloring sheets, such as "Color in Speech" created by Deborah herself. Maria recommending using board games and bubbles during...2019-05-2153 min $SLPs Wine and Cheese\'s Podcast$ SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 21: Second Bite with Michelle L.W. DawsonDeb and Maria welcomed their guest, Michelle L. W. Dawson from Heartwood Speech Therapy from Colombia, South Carolina. She has her own podcast First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional. She hosts online seminars with speechtherapypd.com She also tours nationally with PESI Inc. on pediatric dysphagia for medically fragile clients. She also holds the ASHA ACE Award recipient in March 2018. She joined Deb and Maria from South Carolina while we both sipped sparking white wine. Deb and Maria were a guest on Michelle's podcast, be sure to check out First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional.Deb and Maria...2018-10-041h 05