The Speech Link with Char Boshart

Speech Drives Language in Down Syndrome, Part 1

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Explore the powerful relationship between speech practice and language development in individuals with Down syndrome.

Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP

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In this 2-part episode of Speech Link, host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, sits down with Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP. Together, they unpack why frequent speech production plays such an important role in expanding utterance length and supporting the development of grammar and syntax. Jennifer explains how repetition helps strengthen cognitive-linguistic skills while also improving voice, prosody, and overall speech clarity. Clinicians will come away with a clearer understanding of why speech practice matters and how to incorporate it intentionally into therapy to support language growth.

About the Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist with 20 years of experience treating individuals with speech, language, and feeding delays and disorders. She has spent the last 12+ years specializing in communication and feeding for individuals with intellectual disabilities and motor speech disorders.

Show Notes:

Contact Jennifer: @speechconnects or @lets.chat321 on Instagram

Grays Peak Speech Services

Connected Speech

Jennifer’s Book: “I Can Learn”

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Parent Coaching to Boost Children’s Language with Mary Lou Brecht Johnson

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

What if the most powerful way to boost a child’s language skills isn’t in the therapy room—but in everyday moments at home?

Guest: Mary Lou Brecht Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP

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Mary Lou Brecht Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP, joins host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, on this episode of the Speech Link podcast to explore parent coaching strategies that go beyond the ordinary to boost children’s language development. Parents want and need to know what they can do between therapy visits to help their children talk better. Coaching parents to optimize their daily verbal interactions benefits children, and some ways of talking are more effective than others for promoting verbal turn-taking and language growth.

About the Guest: Mary Lou Brecht Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a native of Akron, Ohio, and earned her BA at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH. Then, after completing her master’s degree in Speech & Hearing at Washington University in St. Louis, Mary Lou headed to Denver for her first clinical position and never left. For over 40 years as a speech-language pathologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Mary Lou honed her methods while helping children and their parents.

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The Process of Making Meal Times Meaningful with Carolyn Dolby

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Guest: Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP,

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Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, joins host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, for a practical, relationship-centered conversation about building strong, trust-based partnerships between families and school teams. Drawing on real-world experience, Carolyn shares strategies to help clinicians move beyond checklists and build meaningful collaboration that consistently supports students across settings. The discussion focuses on respectful ways to involve families, address challenges as they arise, and align educational supports with medical and home-based care. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas you can use right away to strengthen communication, reduce friction, and support better feeding and swallowing outcomes through shared understanding and teamwork.

About the Guest: Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing assessment and intervention within the public school system. Her work is deeply rooted in supporting students and school-based teams through evidence-informed, practical dysphagia care. Through her graduate-level teaching, Carolyn prepares the next generation of school-based dysphagia providers to lead with confidence and competence. Through her private practice, Bite-Sized Advice, she offers consultation and dysphagia support to school teams nationwide. An internationally recognized speaker and published author, Carolyn is known for her dynamic, engaging presentations that bring school-based feeding and swallowing services to life. Carolyn is also the host of the School of Speech Podcast.

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ORP: The Missing Piece to Remediating Speech & Facilitating Habituation with Tricia H. Rogers

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Guest: Tricia H. Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP

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Every moving body part has an ideal place to rest when not in use, and the moving mouth parts are no different. In this episode, Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, is joined by Tricia H. Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP, to explore Oral Resting Posture (ORP) and why it is often the missing piece in remediating speech and supporting carryover for preschool and school-age children. Char and Tricia define a desirable oral resting posture and highlight common characteristics of undesirable ORPs frequently observed in young learners. They explain how ORP positions the lips, tongue, and jaw in an efficient operating zone that supports stability and movement for accurate sound production and connected speech. The episode also provides practical, developmentally appropriate ways to introduce ORP concepts to preschoolers and school-age children, with clear expectations for therapy. Char and Tricia share ORP techniques that build self-monitoring, improve muscle endurance, and support habituation so gains extend beyond structured practice and into everyday communication.

About the Guest: Tricia H. Rogers, MS-CCC, is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with nearly 30 years of experience in the field. For over two decades, she has specialized in orofacial myofunctional disorders, working with children to improve their breathing, oral rest posture, and overall oral function. Alongside running a private practice, Tricia mentors, presents, and consults with professionals nationwide. She is also the creator and author of Miss Tongue and Friends—a children’s book series that makes myofunctional concepts simple, fun, and engaging. These books are now being used by therapists, educators, and families as practical resources to support healthy oral development and lifelong habits. Through her Miss Tongue and Friends books, Tricia is bringing these important skills to children around the world in a way that feels playful, approachable, and empowering.

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Coaching Caregivers to Support Speech and Language with Dr. Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Guest: Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, PhD, CCC-SLP

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In this episode of The Speech Link, Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, talks with Dr. Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, PhD, CCC-SLP, who shares creative and practical ways SLPs can coach families to build language through everyday routines.

From talking during mealtime to reading together before bed, Dr. Roseberry-McKibbin highlights simple strategies that make a significant impact. She also emphasizes the importance of helping caregivers understand developmental milestones so they can feel confident supporting their child’s growth with love, talk, and reading.

About the Guest: Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, Ph.D., is the daughter of Baptist missionaries who lived with her parents in the Philippines from ages 6 to 17. She quickly acclimated to the culture of the United States and earned her doctorate degree in speech-language pathology from Northwestern University. Currently, she is a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at California State University, Sacramento, and a part-time speech pathologist in the San Juan Unified School District. She provides services for pre-schoolers through high school. She especially enjoys working with culturally and linguistically diverse students who have communication disorders, as well as those from low-income backgrounds. In addition to her practical experience, Dr. Roseberry-McKibbin has authored over 70 publications, written 16 books, and delivered nearly 400 presentations throughout the United States and internationally. She is an ASHA Fellow and winner of ASHA’s Certificate of Recognition for Special Contributions in Multicultural Affairs, and received the national presidential Daily Point of Light Award for her volunteer work in building literacy skills of children in poverty. Notably, she recently delivered an excellent TED Talk, which earned her a standing ovation. Her topic? “Is ignoring children for devices creating language delay?”

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Adina Soclof on Simple Strategies to Develop Cooperation & Engagement of Children During Therapy (Rewind - July 2021)

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Guest: Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP

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-Originally Aired: July 2021-

This one-hour course provides practical information and strategies to successfully manage disruptive and challenging student behaviors during therapy sessions. Adina provides effective ways to motivate and engage students to create an inviting therapy environment to stimulate cooperation and more responsible and respectful behavior conducive to learning.

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Dynamic Methods for Assessing Language Abilities with Stephanie LoPresti

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Guest: Stephanie LoPresti, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD

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In this episode of The Speech Link podcast, host Char Boshart and guest Stephanie LoPresti, a seasoned speech-language pathologist, discuss dynamic methods for identifying language abilities and therapy needs. The conversation covers financial disclosures, Stephanie's extensive experience in the field, and her commitment to early intervention. Stephanie shares insights into her passion for assessing young children, the importance of working within the zone of proximal development, and how she applies dynamic assessment techniques in various settings. Learn about practical strategies for engaging children in assessments, the role of parent and teacher collaboration, and the multifaceted nature of speech therapy. A must-watch for speech therapists seeking innovative and effective assessment methods.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Disclosures

00:54 Meet Our Guest: Stephanie LoPresti

02:26 Stephanie's Journey to Early Childhood Assessment

05:04 The Importance of Dynamic Assessment

06:09 Understanding the Zone of Proximal Development

11:56 Dynamic Assessment in Practice

27:58 Challenges and Techniques in Pragmatic Assessment

34:25 The Dynamic Role of Speech Pathologists

35:21 Understanding Developmental Milestones

37:20 Introducing the Protocol for Assessment

41:31 Dynamic Assessment in Practice

51:45 Engaging Parents in the Therapeutic Process

59:37 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

About the Guest: Stephanie LoPresti, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, is a speech-language pathologist with over a decade of diverse experience in medical, academic, and private settings. She has served clients from infancy through geriatrics, and her expertise extends to speech and language disorders, feeding and swallowing, cognitive impairments, and augmentative communication. Stephanie exemplifies a special commitment to patient-centered care and is an experienced Clinical Fellowship and Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant supervisor. Most notably, Stephanie is the author of the comprehensive and evidence-based guide The Speech & Language Protocol: An Assessment Tool for Early Years. This resource enhances assessment and service delivery. In addition, she presents academic lectures and professional development seminars.

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The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 5)

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

-Originally Aired September 2019-

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In this five-hour course, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspired one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—storms in the history of speech-language pathology.

Perhaps you’re unsure why “oral motor” has been criticized, or how to respond when someone mentions it. You’ll learn what to say and how to back it up. Char covers the “Five Waves” as to what happened, who did what, and where we go from here.

Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 4)

Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

-Originally Aired September 2019-

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Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 3)

Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

-Originally Aired September 2019-

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Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 2)

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

-Originally Aired September 19, 2019-

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Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 1)

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

-Originally Aired September 2019-

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Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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SL REWIND: School-Age Stuttering Therapy: Essentials for SLP's with Nina Reeves

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

-Originally Aired: November 2018-

Guest: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F

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In this insightful episode, Char Boshart interviews Nina Reeves, a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist and specialist in fluency disorders. They discuss essential aspects of stuttering therapy for school-age children, emphasizing the importance of revisiting personal mindsets about stuttering. Nina Reeves shares her extensive experience and knowledge, offering practical tips and strategies for effective stuttering therapy. Topics include the role of parents and teachers, updating therapeutic approaches based on current research, and the differences in therapy for different age groups. Additionally, Nina provides valuable resources for further learning and professional development.

About the Guest:

Nina Reeves is a board-certified specialist in fluency differences and the Director of Stuttering Therapy Resources. She has been a career-long public school clinician who specializes in stuttering therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. As an author and presenter, she aims to provide practical information to clinicians working with stuttering students.

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SL REWIND: How to Move Beyond Inconsistent R-Productions with Susan Haseley

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

-Originally Aired: January 16, 2020-

Guest: Susan Haseley, MS, CCC-SLP

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In this course, Susan, an experienced school SLP, shares her practical tips and techniques on /r/ remediation and much more. She describes what children with r-distortions are doing and not doing intra-orally. She also shares her observations and first-hand experiences of using the Bite-R therapy device and tactile therapy to remediate her speech-kids. This course is very informative and practical.

About the Guest:

Susan Haseley received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Illinois State University. Her career has taken her to Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, where she has primarily worked in schools. For 45 years, she has been married to her high school sweetheart, Roger. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. They love traveling to places they have never been to and trying new foods and activities. She invented the Bite-R when she was unsuccessful in remediating the R sound for two young boys. Her passion has caused her to champion the R sound and all its problems.

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SL REWIND: How to Effectively Supervise Future SLPs with MariBeth Plankers

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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This one-hour course explained the ASHA supervision expectations and five additional practical guidelines for effectively supervising practicum for graduate students in any setting. Numerous details were provided regarding supervision of the evaluation/diagnostic process, treatment implementation, professionalism, and the importance of flexibility.

About the Guest:

MariBeth Plankers, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP, is a Clinical Supervisor and the Regional Assistive Technology Center Facilitator at Minnesota State University Moorhead, a lending library of Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology tools. MariBeth teaches at the clinic and practices Speech-Language Pathology in autism spectrum disorders, augmentative alternative communications, and telepractice.

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Insights & Ideas In the Role of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Speech Therapy

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Guest: Sharlet Lee Jensen, MS, SLP, C-AAIS

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This episode explores animal-assisted intervention (AAI) in speech therapy. Sharlet explains the process and benefits of active and inactive animal involvement in addressing communication goals. She also explains what to look for in a therapy animal partner and how to try AAI through the “diamond model” of partnering with a volunteer team. Sharlet sees a positive future for AAI in speech therapy.

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Implementing Client & Family Counseling and Managing Difficult Situations with Hope Reed

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Guest: Hope Reed, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, COM®, ASHA Fellow - Dr. Reed shares practical techniques for SLPs in counseling and guiding clients, their families, and others. She says, “It is important to remember to address the person, not just the disorder.” Also, “When we have an agenda, listening stops.” She discusses the qualities of an effective counselor and universal strategies and mantras that can be effectively applied across settings and populations.

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The Submucous Cleft and VPI: Clinical Answers to Palatal Issues with Beth Bergstrom

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Guest: Beth Bergstrom, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode provides answers regarding Velo-Pharyngeal Incompetence (VPI) and how to diagnose a submucous cleft from other diagnoses differentially. She shares specific methods to recognize a submucous cleft as a structural issue that only improves with surgical intervention; she explains why. You’ll learn treatment options that are dependent on the characteristics before and after repair.

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Inner Speech: Exploring the Connection Between Language and Executive Function with Lauren Baron

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:01:00 -0400

Guest: Lauren Baron, PhD, CCC-SLP - Many children with language impairments also have difficulty with executive function (EF); however, the relationships between language and EF are unclear. Dr. Baron summarizes what is known about inner speech--the use of self-directed language—and how it affects EF in children with and without language impairments. She also shares implications for clinical assessment and interventions.

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An Effective and Systematic Therapy Format for Young Children and Caregivers with Rachel Arntson

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:52:00 -0400

Guest: Rachel Arntson, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode addresses an important dilemma: Am I on the right therapy track with my young children, and am I coaching their caregivers correctly? Rachel addresses these issues through 7 critical developmental skills and organizes them in a format and framework for you to increase your confidence and effectiveness with children and their caregivers.

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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Instruction—at the University Level? with Hope Reed

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Guest: Hope Reed, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, COM®, ASHA Fellow - This episode explores the need for orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) information and practical application for clinicians and our university programs. Dr. Reed, a university professor, established the world’s first university-based clinic for those with OMDs. She shares OMD info and trends as well as her 20-year efforts to generate awareness of this important and much-needed area.

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The SLP’s Role in Building Confidence & Joy in Kids with Learning Differences with Elaine Fogel Schneider & Deborah Ross-Swain

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:55:00 -0400

Guest: Elaine Fogel Schneider, PhD, CCC-SLP & Deborah Ross-Swain, EdD, CCC-SLP - This episode explores the importance of developing confidence and joy in school-aged children who struggle with learning differences. The presenters pinpoint the confidence and joy robbers, e.g., events and experiences, and list the red flags of those at risk. They discuss social-emotional health issues and how professionals can intercede to build teams of support. The role of the SLP is highlighted.

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The Neuroscience Behind Speech Movements: Practical Applications with Jayanti Ray

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:02:00 -0400

Guest: Jayanti Ray, PhD, CCC-SLP - This episode explores articulation therapy, motor control, proprioceptive feedback, and neuroscience. Details are provided for the neural connections to acquire and maintain oral motor behaviors and the oral resting posture. Efficient neural programming of the tongue, jaw, lips, and velum enables optimal speed and precision of movement for speaking. What happens, and what do we do when it doesn’t?

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Why & How to Use Myofunctional Therapy to Remediate Complex Speech Sounds with Susie Appleman

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Guest: Susie Appleman, MA, CCC-SLP, COM® - The use of myofunctional evaluation and therapeutic strategies can be invaluable in the remediation of many speech sounds, such as, /l/, /s/, /z/, and /r/. In addition, the sounds are more likely to remediate if the tongue rests in the correct position. We’ll focus on students who can produce the targeted sounds in words, etc. but have difficulty generalizing them into spontaneous speech.

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Integrate Music in Fun & Functional Ways to Enrich Speech and Language Abilities with Rachel Arntson

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:42:00 -0400

Guest: Rachel Arntson, MS, CCC-SLP - Have you ever wanted to use music in your therapy but were unsure how? Learn simple, direct, and fun methods from Rachel Arntson. She shares strategies to use music to improve imitation, receptive and expressive language, speech sound productions, sound blending, and more. Music is a “magical” tool to build social interaction and is a fun way to incorporate the home practice of targeted skills.

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Speech Clarity Strategies for Those with Down Syndrome when AAC is Recommended with Jennifer Gray

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:44:00 -0400

Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP - Research states that speech use drives language use through phonological memory and motor planning. However, those with Down syndrome are often encouraged to use nonverbal strategies (sign language, AAC, etc.) ahead of their speech abilities. Is this the best and most beneficial? This course investigates the research, rationale, and several alternatives. Practical therapy strategies will be shared.

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Ambiguous Loss: Supporting Families During Stressful Times with Karyn Lewis Searcy

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Guest: Karyn Lewis Searcy, MA, CCC-SLP - This course defines ambiguous loss and how it can impact caregiver-child interactions. Ms. Searcy specifies how to assist families during stressful times and events, including the difficulties of communication disorders and delays. She covers the stressful details that caregivers can experience and how, if not addressed, it can negatively impact positive interactions and learning for the child.

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How and Why to use the term “DLD” to Raise Awareness and Generate Connections with Holly L. Storkel

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:05:00 -0400

Guest: Holly L. Storkel, PhD, CCC-SLP - Developmental language disorder (DLD) has gone by many names. Why does the name matter, especially when it doesn’t match the terminology used in schools (e.g., IDEA) or medical settings (e.g., ICD)? In this course, we will explore how and why you should share the term DLD with families and other team members.

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Surprising & Practical Language Therapy Applications from a 1980s Research Study with Teresa Farnham

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:15:00 -0400

Guest: Teresa Farnham, MA, CCC-SLP - We have explicitly known for over 3 decades that parents influence their child’s language development—especially vocabulary—with the quantity and quality of their input and interactions. In the 1980s, Hart & Risley conducted a remarkable research project examining the differences in preschool children's verbal environments. You’ll learn the pertinent and practical results that you can apply.

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Reading Beyond the Book: How to Apply Interactive Reading with Young Children with Jacqueline Towson

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:36:00 -0400

Guest: Jacqueline Towson, PhD, CCC-SLP - This course outlines practical strategies to implement during shared interactive book reading. Embedding techniques will be shared to facilitate language and emergent literacy skills with young children with language impairments, developmental disabilities, or those considered at-risk. Considerations for book selection, preparation, setting, and environment will be discussed.

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Key Methods to Enhance Speech Sound Treatment Success with Holly L. Storkel

Mon, 09 May 2022 23:00:00 -0400

Guest: Holly L. Storkel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - This course presents a variety of practical methods to enhance and systematically guide treatment success for children with speech sound disorders. For example, did you know that selecting complex sounds as your treatment target can accelerate speech sound learning? Or, that there are better ways to contrast sounds than conventional minimal pair treatment? All of this and more will be explained in detail.

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The Underestimated Power of Chewing with Licia Coceani Paskay

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0400

Guest: Licia Coceani Paskay, MS, CCC-SLP - This course provides an overview of chewing that’s been researched within the medical and dental fields. Chewing is an overlooked and underestimated function that has a significant and well-documented impact on swallowing. Implications are covered from infants to the elderly. Chewing should take a more prominent role, especially in swallowing disorders.

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Instill Confidence & Joy in our Language Kids who Suffer from Educational Trauma - Deborah Ross-Swain

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 01:16:00 -0400

Guest: Deborah Ross-Swain, EdD, CCC-SLP - School-aged children with language and learning differences are at risk for education trauma; some feel defeated. They’re often labeled as unmotivated, ADHD, lazy, unfocused, or oppositional. SLPs are a part of a collaborative team that can recognize and avoid this trauma and boosts a child’s educational success, confidence, and joy. Numerous practical and easy-to-apply strategies will be covered.

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Three Super-Techniques to Foster Academic Success for Those with Down Syndrome with Jennifer Gray

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:39:00 -0400

Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP - We must find ways to motivate those with Down syndrome to join their peers in learning. Strategies for active listening, retrieving known information, and planning and executing speech allow them to perform better academically and become independent. This podcast shares three simple and essential strategies to address complex communication issues specifically for students with Down syndrome.

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"Therapy Essentials” for Teletherapy Services with Kristin Martinez

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:52:00 -0400

Guest: Kristin Martinez, MA, CCC-SLP - Kristin shares practical information on Therapy Essentials, a comprehensive therapy platform and teletherapy training option for both school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and SLPs in the clinical setting. She clarifies and outlines the full features and benefits of Therapy Essentials that can be used to deliver teletherapy, and within hybrid speech-language services

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Conflict Resolution: Essential Tools for Successful Supervision with Janice M. Wright

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:10:00 -0400

Guest: Janice M. Wright, MA, CCC-SLP - Ms. Wright discusses the issues of conflict resolution rather than conflict management related to the supervision of speech-language pathology supervisees. She shares constructive definitions, analyzes the typical views of conflict, identifies conflict styles, and tactfully imparts techniques to effectively resolve disputes positively and productively.

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Diadochokinesis (DDK): Research Data and Clinical Applications with Ray D. Kent

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:28:00 -0400

Guest: Ray D. Kent, PhD - Diadochokinesis (DDK) has been in our field for almost a century and has applications in many specialties. A scoping review found 360 DDK articles and has been associated with diverse etiologies: motoric, structural, sensory, and cognitive. Its popularity notwithstanding, it is not unquestioned as an assessment tool. However, it has been used across a spectrum of disorders and as a proposed biomarker.

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The Competent Clinician, EBP, and Real-World Data Collection Methods with Sandra Combs

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:01:00 -0400

Guest: Sandra Combs, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - Some clinicians avoid using research to guide their practice due to implementation challenges that appear controlled or too large to apply to their population. Dr. Combs outlines data collection and procedures on how to utilize single-case research to improve therapy quality. Her goal is to bridge the clinical world and the academic world of speech-language pathology to meet client needs better.

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Selective Mutism: Real-World Info & Answers for SLPs with Shari Gross

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:01:00 -0400

Guest: Shari Gross, MA, CCC-SLP - Selective mutism is an often misunderstood social pragmatic communication disorder. For many children, within their selective silence, their social pragmatic issues mask additional communication disorders: articulation, semantics, syntax, processing, and even autism spectrum disorders. This course introduces SLPs to the evaluation and treatment strategies of children with selective mutism.

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Posture: The Missing Piece in Speech Production with Bryan Gick

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0400

Guest: Bryan Gick, Ph.D. - In this research studies and strategies episode, the importance of posture in speech production will be discussed. Posture is vital in motor systems as a precursor to all movements. Maintaining speech articulators in stable postures provides a motor foundation for all speech sounds and movements. Learn how lingual postures shape speech sounds, how postural positions can help in therapy, and how posture governs facial expressions, phonation, and velopharyngeal port control. Prepare to change how you view speech!

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The Art of Accessing & Applying Amazing Materials & Activities from the Library with Megan Panatier

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0400

Guest: Megan Panatier, MS, CCC-SLP - After visiting all 72 branches of the Los Angeles Public Library with her daughter, Megan was blown away at the quality and quantity of the FREE materials and activities available for speech and language therapy and literacy use. She tells of their journey, what she learned and how she applies the rich resources in her therapy to enhance reading enjoyment and verbal participation.

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Essential Interdisciplinary Management of Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing with Nicole Archambault

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0400

Guest: Nicole Archambault, EdS, MS, CCC-SLP, CLEC - Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) can jeopardize development, performance, and health. SDB is within the SLP’s scope of practice. We have knowledge of oral functions (speaking/swallowing/chewing), craniofacial structures, respiration, oral rest postures, and executive skills, SLPs can help mitigate SDB. We’ll cover research and management strategies within an interdisciplinary framework.

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Speak Up: How to Improve Speech Clarity for Those with Down Syndrome with Jennifer Gray

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0400

Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP - Speech clarity is possible for many of those with Down syndrome. New therapy techniques in motor speech, voice, and executive functioning are emerging and present viable options. Several were discussed: How to generate active engagement, voice-based methods, and how to encourage frequent practice to accelerate speech and language used to improve comprehension for success and independence.

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Moving From Smart Guesses to Smarter Questions with Lisa Chattler

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0400

Guest: Lisa Chattler, MA, CCC-SLP - This course covers the concept of instructing “questions” in our 8+ year old students. Students’ perception of classroom involvement can impact their willingness to take question-asking risks. Ms. Chattler shares details on how to support our classroom teachers, and how to create relevant lessons to address the processes of understanding, answering, and formulating questions.

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Simple Strategies to Develop Cooperation & Engagement of Children During Therapy with Adina Soclof

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:05:00 -0400

Guest: Adina Soclof, MS, CCC-SLP - This one-hour course provides practical information and strategies to successfully manage disruptive and challenging student behaviors during therapy sessions. Adina provides effective ways to motivate and engage students to create an inviting therapy environment to stimulate cooperation and more responsible and respectful behavior conducive to learning.

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Moving from Survival to Thrival in the Public School Setting with Melissa Burk DeLange

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:54:00 -0400

Guest: Melissa Burk DeLange, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Melissa reaches out to school SLPs who are discouraged and burnt out. From experience and much reading and research, Melissa shares her Four Pillars for Thriving in the public schools. She discusses what is within the SLP's control, what is not, and what can be influenced even without control. She details suggestions for time management and how to create positive interpersonal relations.

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How to Effectively Supervise Future Speech-Language Pathologists with MariBeth Plankers

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:05:00 -0400

Guest: MariBeth Plankers, MS, CCC-SLP, ATP - This episode explained the ASHA supervision expectations as well as five additional, practical guidelines on how to effectively supervise practicum for graduate students in any setting. Numerous details were provided regarding supervision of the evaluation/diagnostic process, treatment implementation, professionalism, and the importance of being flexible.

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EI: Maximize Communication, Minimize Behavior, and Empower Parents with Karyn Lewis Searcy

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:42:00 -0400

Guest: Karyn Lewis Searcy, MA, CCC-SLP - This 1-hour course focused on practical and effective therapy techniques for the early intervention child with significant speech delays. It provided numerous insights and ideas to work online as well as in person to improve the child’s communication skills. Specific and doable strategies were shared to inspire and empower parental involvement.

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Language Sampling: A School-Based SLPs Best Friend with Teresa Farnham

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 21:43:00 -0400

Guest: Teresa Farnham, MA, CCC-SLP - Terri presented how language sampling and analysis is an effective, authentic, and reliable method to establish baseline speech and language performance as well as periodically evaluate progress. She refreshed our skills in language sampling and analysis, and how these basic principles can be effectively applied in the school practice setting for evaluation as well as documentation.

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Methods to Maximize Student Clinician Success in the School Setting with Sarah Armstrong

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:17:00 -0400

Guest: Sarah Armstrong, MA, CCC-SLP - Based on two decades of experience, Sarah freely discussed the issues and responsibilities of being a Master Clinician in the schools and how to effectively guide the Graduate Student Clinician. She disclosed several critical components: how to share expectations, how to maintain a constructive ongoing dialogue, and how to hone-in on essential skills and provide constructive feedback.

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Communication Secrets to Managing Difficult Parent/Caregiver Situations

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:24:00 -0400

Char shared real-world solutions on how to effectively manage difficult parent/caregiver situations. She emphasized that issues tend to occur when parents do not know a therapist’s motivation, his/her capability level or work ethic. Many detailed communication reactions and response options were provided, as well as a system to build parental support and even teamwork.

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Strategies for Voice Disorders to Facilitate Vocal Health in School-Aged Children with Jayanti Ray

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Guest: Jayanti Ray, PhD, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Dr. Ray shared the common signs, symptoms, and conditions that impact voice disorders in school-aged children and therapy techniques to mitigate them. In addition, she covered the importance of vocal health and several ways maintain vocal quality and agility in children.

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How to Recognize and Treat Vocal Cord Dysfunction in School-Aged Children with Jayanti Ray

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 01:40:00 -0400

Guest: Jayanti Ray, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-F - In this course, Dr. Ray shared a wealth of evidence-based information and anecdotal examples about those with Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD). Topics included: what is VCD and signs and symptoms of episodes, several causal options, and many treatment techniques and strategies. The information pertained mostly to school-aged children, but also briefly discussed adults with VCD.

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School-Age Stuttering Therapy: Activities for Increasing Success with Nina Reeves

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:34:00 -0400

Guest: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BRC-FD - In Nina’s follow-up to her previous episode, she continued to share her extensive knowledge on the evidence-based views, analysis, and therapy of neurologically based stuttering for individuals 5 years and older. She provided informative answers as to why our typical stuttering therapy is not always effective, as well as five therapy prerequisites complete with insights and activities to use in comprehensive, successful stuttering therapy.

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Deal with it! Successfully Manage Stress-Induced Childhood Oral Habits with Tricia H. Rogers

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Guest: Tricia H. Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP - This one-hour podcast explores the of characteristics of oral habits (thumb/finger sucking, nail biting, extended pacifier use) of primarily the school-aged child. It addresses the rise in oral habits due to the change in routines and lifestyle during COVID-19 and what can be done. Several causes and consequences of thumb/finger sucking are discussed, as well as many extinguishing strategies, including several ideas for parents to implement at home.

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Methods to Advance Your Teletherapy to Include Fun & Functional Parent Involvement with Patricia Fisher

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:34:00 -0400

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Patricia Fisher, MA, CCC-SLP, COM

In this episode, Patty shared in-depth, detailed methods and the benefits of parental involvement during teletherapy. She suggested, “Keep learning; change happens. Be prepared (know your goals), be flexible (implement functional therapy based on the child’s needs), and incorporate the parents/caregivers during teletherapy and beyond (i.e., during daily living and personal interactions).

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Highly Engaging Activities for Teens with Significant Challenges with Teresa Farnham

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:33:00 -0400

Guest: Teresa Farnham, MA, CCC-SLP - In this course, Terri shares her down-to-earth techniques and interesting experiences of working with teen aged children with severe disabilities. You’ll learn practical, highly useful strategies such as, how to best use videos in therapy, and the rationale behind them. From her observations over the years, she shares several “hurdles” that must be dealt with when working with this population.

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Practical Assessment & Therapy Strategies for Social Communication Deficits with Patti Hamaguchi

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:42:00 -0400

Guest: Patti Hamaguchi, M.A. CCC-SLP - In this course, Ms. Hamaguchi focuses on understanding elementary age children with Social Communication Disorder (SCD), as well as effective ways to assess it, and how to put together targeted individual and group intervention strategies to improve social language, including greetings, etc., and conversational skill development across settings, and more.

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Maximizing the SLPs Time in the Gen Ed Classroom with Susan Fitzell

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:15:00 -0400

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Susan Fitzell, MEd, CSP - In this course, an experienced classroom teacher and national co-teaching coach shared insightful guidance on how the SLP and the classroom teacher can collaborate to maximize time, efficiency, and effectiveness. She focuses on bringing rationale and specific and practical tips and techniques to the table for all professionals to utilize in classroom instruction.

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10+ Techniques to Revolutionize Your IEP Meetings

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:15:00 -0400

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

In this course, Char shared over ten easy-to-apply techniques to improve the success of parent eligibility and IEP meetings. She detailed strategies on preparing for meetings, the meeting mindset, the value of teamwork and how to get it, a view from the parent’s perspective, how to present information, kids at meetings, and how to develop positive perceptions and parental support.

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The Role of the School-based SLP to Mentor the Next Generation of Professionals with Regina Lemmon Bush

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:02:00 -0400

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Buest: Regina Lemmon Bush, PhD, CCC-SLP - SLP mentoring is a win-win for both the mentee and the mentor. It’s a pay-it-forward mentality that benefits our SLP profession as a whole. Mentoring provides guidance and support for all SLPs—new or experienced—and, ultimately, the children we work with. This course details creative, practical, and resourceful techniques for implementing effective mentoring.

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Equity and Access to Speech-Language Services for Students via Teletherapy with Kristin Martinez

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:20:00 -0400

*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Kristin Martinez, MA, CCC-SLP - In this 1-hour course, Kristin shares her telepractice analysis and therapy expertise. Previously, she was a school SLP and private practitioner and explained how telepractice could also be effective with apraxia, artic errors, language issues, and children with severe needs. She details the technological elements needed, as well as the many benefits of doing telepractice.

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Better Results with Less Effort: Three Language Therapy Principles with Karen Dudek-Brannan

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:19:00 -0400

Guest: Karen Dudek-Brannan, Ed.D, CCC-SLP - In this PodCourse, Dr. Karen stated that although there is no one standardize language therapy curriculum there are three evidence-based Language Principles on which to base our therapy and streamline our strategies to generate effective results. She discussed the underlying concepts of vocabulary, how to include definitions and metacognitive therapy, and how to select words. Examples were given.

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Interactive Language Therapy in Heterogenous Groups with Debra M. Dwight

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:59:00 -0400

Guest: Debra M. Dwight, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, COM - In this one-hour podcourse, Debra details an effective instruction method that can be used with children of all ages—conversational interaction. It can be successfully applied with heterogenous groups with a variety of disorders—language, articulation, fluency, even voice. She explains how to keep the kids focused, on target, and verbal by using manipulatives. Very informative and practical.

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How to Move Beyond Inconsistent R-Productions with Susan Haseley

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:00:00 -0400

Guest: Susan Haseley, MA, CCC-SLP, COM - In this one-hour podcourse, Susan, an experienced school SLP, shares her practical tips and techniques on /r/ remediation, and much more. She describes what children with r-distortions are doing and not doing intra-orally. And, she shares her observations and first-hand experiences of using the Bite-R therapy device and tactile therapy to remediate her speech-kids. Very informative and practical.

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Pt. 5 - The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 13:15:00 -0400

In this 5-hour podcourse, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspired one of the most controversial—and misunderstood--storms in the history of speech-language pathology.

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Pt. 4 - The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:15:00 -0400

Perhaps you’re not sure why “oral motor” has been criticized, or how to respond when someone mentions it. You’ll learn what to say, and how to back it up. Char covers the “Five Waves” as to what has specifically happened, who did what, and where we go from here.

Most importantly you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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Pt. 3 - The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:05:00 -0400

Most importantly you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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Pt. 2 - The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:30:00 -0400

Most importantly you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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Pt. 1 - The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:13:00 -0400

Most importantly you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions.

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Back to School: The SLP’s Survivor Edition with Heidi Britz & Elissa Kilduff

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:47:00 -0400

Guests: Heidi Britz, MA,CCC-SLP and Elissa Kilduff, MA,CCC-SLP - In this 1-hour podcourse, our presenters share their experience on how to get the new school year off to a great start. They openly explain the realties of school therapy: What to do during the week prior to kids returning, how to effectively use the first few weeks to collaborate with teachers, ideas for scheduling, doing therapy-room prep, and how to connect with parents.

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Best Of - Increasing Communication Opportunities for Students with Complex Needs with Pat Mervine

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 20:22:00 -0400

Guest: Pat Mervine, MA, CCC-SLP - In this presentation, the presenter shared her knowledge and expertise on creating a positive atmosphere to enrich communication for students with complex communication needs. She explains how to engineer the environment by raising expectations with your attitude, actions, and teaching strategies so students of all ages have ample opportunities to communicate throughout the day with a variety of communication partners, using speech or their AAC system. She explicitly details the importance and process of using the Prompt Hierarchy, The Expectant Pause, and Scripting to provide and personalize communication needs.

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Best Of - Dynamic Ways to Increase Vocabulary and Retrieval: From Basic Concepts to Academic Success with Margo Kinzer Courter

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 18:42:00 -0400

Guest: 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!

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SATPAC Strategies and Other Techniques to Remediate the “S” and “R” with Stephen Sacks

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:00:00 -0400

Guest: Stephen Sacks, MA, CCC-SLP - Steve shared his vast knowledge of how to successfully remediate the distorted /r/ and /s/. Over the past 25 years, he and many other SLPs have successfully used his program, the SATPAC. He explained what the SATPAC is—a computerized, contextual list-builder—and the rationale and fundamentals of speech sound production behind it, as well as several other how-to and sound-stim techniques.

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From EI to LEA: How to Ensure ALL Kids Make the Great Transition with Michelle Dawson

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:50:00 -0400

Guest: Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC - In this 1-hr podcourse, Michelle shares information and examples of the many young medically fragile and developmentally disordered children she’s worked with and explains why and how to ensure a quality transfer into school-related services. She stresses the importance of a comprehensive, coordinated and team-based approach for the continuation of critical services.

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Therapy to Support Social Language Competency with Heidi Britz

Fri, 31 May 2019 15:15:00 -0400

Guest: Heidi Britz, MA, CCC-SLP - In this 1-hour episode, Heidi shares her vast experience of how to work effectively and efficiently with school-aged children with social language differences. She discusses the referral process, assessments, and explains how to develop and support a school-based therapy plan with the child, teachers, and parents. She covers the specifics of collecting data as well as therapy materials and resources.

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Literature Based Therapy: Planning for Mixed Speech & Language Groups with Elissa Kilduff

Fri, 17 May 2019 14:10:00 -0400

Guest: Elissa Kilduff, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Elissa shares her time-saving, creative approach of how to effectively use individual books to meet the needs of several speech and language children within a group each with a variety of specific needs and goals. She outlines how to select the books, pre-plan and organize the materials, and implement the therapy. This approach can be used effectively with K–6th grades; several resources are provided.

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Adapting Children’s Literature to Encourage Oral Narrative Skills Through Developmental Levels of Storytelling with Lorraine Maida

Fri, 03 May 2019 20:54:00 -0400

Guest: Lorraine Maida, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Lorraine shared her vast knowledge and experience of how to elevate and incorporate the art of storytelling and the use of songs in language instruction with young children. She explicitly covered the developmental sequence of oral narrative growth in children and how to adapt books in ways that allow children to participate as active versus passive learners in language and literacy instruction. Numerous practical activities were provided.

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Best Practices in Nonbiased Assessment of English Learners with Potential Language Impairment with Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:36:00 -0400

Guest: Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, PhD, CCC-SLP - Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are receiving increasing referrals of English Learners (ELs) with potential language impairment. Because these children speak diverse languages, SLPs have few assessment options that are nondiscriminatory, legal, and that rule out the impact of environment. In this podcourse, you learned legally sound, non-standardized assessment methods and materials that are easy to implement and represent evidence-based practice.

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Morphological Intervention and Activities Equals Word Power! with Cathy Alexander

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:33:00 -0400

Guest: Cathy Alexander, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Cathy details her knowledge and expertise about the intricacies of morphology and morphological therapy for pre-school and upper- and lower-elementary-aged children. She also explains and provides examples of how to shift into curriculum content-area words to teach for middle- and high-school students. She explains the association of morphology and vocabulary and provides numerous activities and books appropriate to instruct prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

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Exploring Vocabulary Interventions and Activities from Preschool Through Adolescence with Cathy Alexander

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:00:00 -0400

Guest: Cathy Alexander, MA, CCC-SLP - Cathy shares her knowledge and expertise on how to enrich vocabulary in young children. She explains the vocabulary acquisition process of most children, then compares the characteristics of language impaired children. She outlines how to apply her nine evidenced-based strategies for systematic vocabulary instruction, and details the strong and reciprocal relationship between reading and vocabulary. Numerous practical activities are provided.

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Do You SEMPCREEQ? Nine Keys to Accelerate Language Instruction

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:59:00 -0400

In this episode, Char explained why sometimes it takes additional and deliberate instruction strategies to impact children’s retention and generate transfer outside of the therapy room. You specifically learned the nine evidence-based, foundational keys to intensive language instruction, and how to implement and incorporate them into language therapy.

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How to Differentiate Oral Placement and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders from Developmental Speech Sound Disorders with Robyn Merkel-Walsh

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:15:00 -0400

Guest: Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP - Robyn shares practical knowledge and strategies from her experience and research on how to determine when children are developmental and when others have orofacial issues that may deter speech development and progress in therapy. She outlined analyze procedures for potential respiratory issues, oral hard and soft tissue issues, and offered therapy suggestions.

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Connecting Reading to Speech and Language Skills for Maximum Progress and Success with Sarah James

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:15:00 -0400

Guest: Sarah James, MS, CCC-SLP - Sarah presents insights from her research, study and experience in connecting language skills with areas of reading instruction. She believes one can have language without literacy, but not literacy without language. She shared strategies for phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary and fluency.

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Are the Same Techniques Used to Remediate a Lateral “S” and a Frontal “S”?

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:26:00 -0400

Char shares how to do effective therapy for both the lateral /s/ and the frontal /s/. She compared and contrasted the similarities and differences between the two speech errors and outlined helpful techniques for dealing with both. She included insightful, research-based information about the /s/ and why some oral-respiratory differences can impact production and remediation.

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Why Some “R” Techniques Work and Others Don’t

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:56:00 -0400

Char presents insights from her extensive study and experience of working with hundreds of individuals with “r” distortions. She shared an in-depth description about the /r/ production and critiqued several remediation techniques. She explained the rationale as to why some strategies work, why some don’t, and outlined the primary factors that must be included in therapy for successful, complete “r” remediation.

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Rx for Tx: Listening, Language and Love with Linda Eve Seth

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:55:00 -0400

Guest: Linda Eve Seth, SLP, M.Ed. - In this episode, Linda and Char discuss Linda's creative concepts of incorporating Love, Listening, and Language into artic and language therapy for school-aged children.

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The Behavior-Communication Connection with Lisa Rogers

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 18:57:00 -0400

Guest: Lisa Rogers, Behavior Specialist - In this one-hour episode, Lisa focuses on communication through behavior. She shares how to not just address aberrant behaviors but the emotional causal factors, as well. She explained the four primary functions of behavior, how they are the rationale behind most behaviors, and how to address behaviors using the four functions as a reference point. She discussed several procedures to use with lower-functioning children, as well as a several key tips to do with small groups of regular ed kids. Parent support is a primary concern of hers. She outlined the parent-perspective and offered suggestions on how to support parents of special-needs children.

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School-Age Stuttering Therapy: Essentials for Speech-Language Pathologist's with Nina Reeves

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:19:00 -0400

Guest: Nina Reeves, CCC-SLP, BRC-FD - In this episode, Nina shares her experience and extensive knowledge on the current views of stuttering and stuttering therapy for individuals of all ages. She suggests that outdated and negative views can be a roadblock to treatment success and shared how to do a personal activity to explore our mindset about the treatment of stuttering. Conversely, she outlined positive paradigms and several resources to enhance our mindset, improve our therapy outcomes, and work with families of those who stutter.

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Things They Don't Tell You in Graduate School with Erica DelVal

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:26:00 -0400

Guest: Erica DelVal, MS, CCC-SLP - Erica reflects back on her career and shares personal insights about listening, learning, life, and doing therapy. She stresses the importance of listening to parents, teachers, and kids, and the value of seeking and finding a balance between life and work. Being in the schools, Erica knows the stress of paperwork. She shares a few of her secrets to managing this ever-present problem, as well as caseload tips. Interestingly, she chronicles the evolution of her 38 years of therapy and how it’s changed for the better.

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How to Get Your Foot in the Classroom Door (and what to do once you’re in) with Sharon Ivey, SLP

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:30:00 -0400

Guest: Sharon Ivey, SLP - In this episode Sharon Ivey, a highly experienced school SLP who has done classroom therapy for 35 years sits down with Char. She shares valuable information as to how to get into the classroom, how to work with teachers, and what to do once you’re there. She even shared her experiences of the “push-back” of “pushing-in.” She sited several benefits of going into the classroom, the most important one being the improvement of the students and how they transfer their increased language abilities into higher reading and academic skills. Therapy tools, games and activities were shared.

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Increasing Communication Opportunities for Students with Complex Needs with Pat Mervine

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:07:00 -0400

Guest: Pat Mervine, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Char sits down with Pat Mervine, MA, CCC-SLP and asks her to share some knowledge and expertise on creating a positive atmosphere to enrich communication for students with complex communication needs. She explains how to engineer the environment by raising expectations with your attitude, actions, and teaching strategies so students of all ages have ample opportunities to communicate throughout the day with a variety of communication partners, using speech or their AAC system. She explicitly details the importance and process of using the Prompt Hierarchy, The Expectant Pause, and Scripting to provide and personalize communication needs.

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Using Improv Theatre Activities in Speech, Language, and Fluency Treatment with Ruth Jenkins

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 15:30:00 -0400

Guest: Ruth Jenkins, MS, CCC-SLP - Char speaks with Ruth Jenkins, an SLP from Portland, Oregon who started a successful improv comedy troup with her husband and since has learned to use improv techniques to motivate and engage children with articulation, language, and fluency difficulties. The creative techniques can be modified for almost any aged student (elementary through high school).

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Maximize Your Time and Effectiveness with Speech Room Routines with Cheri Chin

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:33:00 -0400

Guest: Cheri Chin, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode is about routines: what they are, why they’re beneficial to our therapy-kids, and how to create them. You learn systematic details of how to generate routines during transition time from the classroom to the therapy room, efficient ways to begin the therapy session, and beneficial routines to conclude the session, as well. Ms. Chin shares practical methods to maximize and utilize therapy-time as well as increase therapy effectiveness.

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Dynamic Ways to Increase Vocabulary and Retrieval: From Basic Concepts to Academic Success with Margo Kinzer Courter

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0400

Guest: Margo Kinzer Courter, MA, CCC-SLP - In this Podcast, you’ll learn a direct and systematic approach to increase vocabulary acquisition and heighten retrieval in language disordered children. For young children, basic concept knowledge is needed to advance to high-frequency words and curriculum-based instruction. You’ll learn details about what basic concepts to teach, Beck’s Tier 1, 2, and 3 vocabulary words, and several informative and practical strategies on how to implement vocabulary instruction in a sequential, meaningful way.

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Three Secrets to Expanding Sentences and Building Vocabulary with Karen Dudek-Brannan

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:30:00 -0400

Guest: Karen Dudek-Brannan, Ed.d, CCC-SLP - It can be challenging to get students with language disorders to use longer, grammatically correct sentences. In this podcast, Dr. Dudek-Brannon delves deeply into the topic of vocabulary as it relates to syntax. It’s especially frustrating when we want our students to correctly use target vocabulary words in sentences and they struggle; you’ll learn why they struggle and what to do about it. In addition, you’ll learn the secrets to troubleshooting and getting students to add complexity to their sentences by teaching them specific rules of syntax.

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