The SLP Now Podcast is your go-to resource for practical speech-language pathology tips. Through this podcast, you'll hear directly from Marisha Mets, a school-based SLP turned research nerd. She’ll be joined by expert guests to answer your biggest questions. Submit your questions at slpnow.com/ask.
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Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language Pathology
Dr. Jeanette Benigas | SLP Advocate, PhD | SLP Podcast Host
Fix SLP is an SLP Podcast by Dr. Jeanette Benigas about advocacy, autonomy, and reform in Speech-Language Pathology. This show exposes credentialing gatekeeping and dismantles CCC requirements. Each episode equips SLPs with tools to reclaim their profession. Subscribe now and join the movement transforming speech-language pathology. Follow @fix.slp on Instagram and TikTok. Visit fixslp.com.
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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
Dinalynn Rosenbush, SLP | Speech Pathologist, Parent Mentor, Communication with Kids
*** A Top 1.5% Podcast! *** Getting Kids to Listen, Speech Therapy, IEP, Communication with Kids, Parent Mentor, Family Connection Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to help your kids communicate, but you are unsure what to do? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, ...
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A pivotal podcast on a mission to improve medical intervention for patients with swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Primarily intended for medical speech-language pathologists (SLP) and also relevant for professionals and students involved in pulmonology, otolaryngology, gerontology, nutrition, rehabilitation sciences, and various other areas of healthcare. Join us as a force for change by inspiring critical thinking, facilitating discussion, and stimulating professional development for those ...
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The Literacy-Based Speech Podcast
Ashley and Kalin, SLP, Speech Therapy, Literacy Based, Picture Books
Do you want to use picture books more in your speech therapy sessions, but have no idea where to start? OR are you already using books in therapy but find it time-consuming to find the RIGHT book and identify relevant speech and language concepts? You’re in the right place! The Literacy-Based Speech Podcast will help you feel confident in your book choices and instructional decisions as an SLP. We’ll give you the tools you need to intentionally maximize your speech therapy sessions! Join co- ...
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This podcast is for Speech-Language Pathologists that are in multiple locations and dealing with those specific challenges that come with that style of working. May also be known as travelers, home health, itinerant.
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Are you an agent of change? Looking to create real, life-long change in your work and in yourself? Ready to turn your visions into reality? Looking to work smarter, not harder—and have lots of fun along the way? Every Thursday, join international author, researcher, and speaker Kelly Vess to put only the best research to work. Kelly covers effective, practical strategies for children AND therapists to thrive. You are a miracle. Your time here is short. Let’s make the most of it. Follow Kelly ...
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Navigating the world of special education, communication delays and learning differences can be a challenge. Tune in twice a month to hear Stephanie Landis and Meredith Krimmel, two speech-language pathologists at The Parish School in Houston, Texas interview guests from parents to industry professionals with the goal of providing guidance, insight and hope to those touched by children who are differently wired. Each episode will cover a different topic related to education or child developm ...
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Stay connected to what’s happening in the world of speech-language pathology! Daily tips, news, and updates to keep you in the loop and ready to tackle your day! Speech-Language Pathologist Carrie Clark hosts the show along with her guest correspondents, including research correspondent Dr. Meredith P Harold. Come hang out with us each morning for bite-size nuggets of SLP goodness!
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The Speech Umbrella Podcast specializes in exploring simple but powerful therapy tools to maximize therapy outcomes while minimizing your stress and preparation time. With the depth of knowledge stemming from over 30 years in the field of pediatric speech therapy, Denise Stratton, MS, CCC-SLP shares simple tools for optimal outcomes.
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Laura Baskall Smith is a speech/langauge pathologist specializing in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and also has a daughter with CAS, dysarthria, and developmental language disorder. This podcast discusses topics related to motor speech disorders and brings Laura's unique perspective not only as a speech language pathologist, but also a mother to a child with a speech disorder. Laura is the author Overcoming Apraxia available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and the owner and clinical dire ...
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Two guys with brain injuries share the lived experience in collaboration with a speech/language pathologist. Co-hosts Ken and Jesse interview peers about their experiences following Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and healthcare professionals and friends and family members who spend time with people following ABI. Melissa Capo, M.S., CCC/SLP, along with graduate students, supports the co-hosts in the planning, interviewing and review of podcast episodes. An audio engineer professional and his st ...
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This podcast introduces Early Childhood Educators to: 1) the benefits of podcasting and 2) four podcasts that can be used immediately with the little learners in their classrooms. Hosted by preschool based Speech & Language Pathologist Cindy Harrington M.S., CCC-SLP
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Keys to Kindergarten Readiness: Activities for Preschoolers, Worksheets, Learning Games, Learn How to Read, Developmental Milestones, Sight Words, Positive Parenting, Christian Mom, Life Skills
Shannon Ali, M.A., CCC-SLP Christian Certified Teacher & Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Kindergarten Readiness Teacher
Hey Mama! Welcome to Keys to Kindergarten Readiness I’m Shannon Ali. Daughter of the King, Wife, mom of 3 littles, teacher, speech-language pathologist, and kindergarten readiness expert! I remember what it felt like during the Covid lockdown in 2020, my husband was still working, and I was home by myself with our 3 year old, 1 year old, and a newborn baby girl all while still teaching school online. Needless to say, it was a crazy time, but I am thankful for God’s grace and lessons during t ...
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Speaking Life Into Motherhood ~ Holistic Health, Self Care, Resources, & Support for Christian Moms of Children With Special Needs & Disabilities
Elyse Scheeler MS CCC-SLP, Wellness Coach, Group Fitness Instructor
Do you often feel overwhelmed by your child’s medical needs or special circumstances? Are you searching for ways to nurture your family while caring for your own spiritual health and remaining anchored in your faith? Are you ready to learn balance by improving self-care and growing spiritually within the demands of motherhood? Speaking Life Into Motherhood is a podcast for Christian mothers of children with special needs and disabilities hosted by Elyse Scheeler, a wife, mama, speech-languag ...
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Questions arise regarding best practices when working with patients following tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation. Join speech-language pathologist, Dr. Kristin King, as she interviews healthcare professionals who work with medically complex patients. From dysphagia to speaking Valve use, each episode will build on your clinical knowledge. Discussing evidence-based assessment and treatment options, the Conversations on Aerodigestive Management Podcast, brought to you by Passy-Muir, provi ...
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Hello everyone. This is my weekly podcast where I will share you you my own experience of living with the cognitive aspects of Parkinson's Disease (PD), and let you know what I do, what worked, what didn't and include some of my very dry British humor along the way. I do this because I want people with PD to try and find tools, tips and tricks that will help them with their own journey, and you are not alone in your journey. Geoff Visit my website at: http://www.parkinsonswithgeoff.com for m ...
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For years, neurodivergent individuals have been told what to say, how to act, how to feel, what is okay or “appropriate” even when their body is sending them very different messages. Asking these individuals to conform and assimilate, disconnects them from their senses and body. As a result, most of our clients have lost connection to their own opinion or voice. They are actively masking their emotions, sensations, and voice. Many are scared to say the “wrong” thing all the time. The Differe ...
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219 Kerre Burley: Bedtime Resistance A Problem? SleepTalk Helps With Cooperation
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38:37Hey Friends~ Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to teach your kids while they slept? Today’s guest says it is possible - especially when it comes to behaviors like bed wetting, and difficult emotions! You’ll LOVE this episode if you wish for a way to slide under the radar to teach your kiddo - at least for SOME of the millions of topics we want to teac…
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177. Separation Anxiety: Four Steps to Success
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21:27We're diving into one of the most common and heart-wrenching challenges faced by parents, educators, and therapists—separation anxiety. Leave this episode with a simple, yet effective, four-step process to ease anxiety and build relationships with confidence and compassion. Make sure to set yourself up for success by understanding a child’s tempera…
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Episode 8: Home Health Aides Shelly Part 1
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30:05More on the highs and lows of having Home Health Aides. In this episode Shelly describes characteristics and behaviors of excellent aides and some red flags to watch out for. She discusses her use of a Self-advocacy training video to orient and train new Home Health Aides and also tells her two worst aide stories. Heads up- one is X-rated.…
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CMS Just Exposed the ASHA Clinical Fellowship Problem—Now What?
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28:46CMS didn’t create a new rule—they just enforced an old one in a new way. And it’s exposing the weakness in our entire clinical fellowship (CF) model. In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, explain how ASHA’s CF requirement has now become a national liability, why CMS won’t listen to petitions, and what Fix SLP is doing ins…
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Trauma-Informed Parenting: How to Move from Triggered to Thriving Using Faith-Based Strategies For Special Needs Parents
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42:58How do you respond when your child is having a meltdown and you feel yourself getting triggered? Do you find yourself asking "Why?" or do you shift to asking "How do I survive this moment?" When you're in your "shark waters" - those moments when your own past wounds get activated by your child's behavior - what physical sensations do you notice in …
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218 Terri Lilga: Why Is Rhyme So Important? Using Literature To Teach Beyond The Words
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20:40Hey Friends~ I love children’s literature! It seems that ANYTHING you want to teach, you can find a book on that and use it as a springboard to help kids learn. This is especially true for social emotional learning. There is power in using stories! One mistake parents make is thinking they need to read a book as written! Today’s guest brings us int…
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Challenging Behaviors Related to Anxiety? Take These Six Actionable Steps to Make a Difference
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29:25Are you working with anxious children who are exhibiting challenging behavior? What can you do to help? Check out this episode for six actionable steps you can take right now to make a difference. Don't delay and join the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis to receive educationally rich activities weekly that treat the whole child and empower…
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How ASHA Built a Monopoly in Speech-Language Pathology, and Why We Filed a Federal Complaint
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1:15:02Fix SLP was never just about making noise—it was built to challenge systems that gatekeep, exploit, and mislead. In this foundational episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, explain why the CCC isn’t just unnecessary—it might be illegal. We walk through the Sherman Antitrust Act, our official complaint to the Federal Trade Commissi…
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175. Let's Play! How to Modify Your Activities for Every Child on Your Caseload
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25:54This week, we are diving into play. We will discuss the importance of transitioning from sensory to symbolic play levels. Ready to take action and engage in educationally rich play activities during your sessions? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at kellyvess.com/sisBy Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP
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217 You Want To Encourage Speech This Summer? Here’s Where To Start!
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16:39Hey Friends~ Families often how to help their child in the summer. Since there is no speech therapy with the school in the summer, some families are nervous and wonder what to do! In this episode, we talk about foundational practices that help your children retain and learn speech sounds, particularly when they are not responding to your attempts t…
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Concierge Medicine with Dr. Benjamin Ho | Season 7 Episode 8
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28:21In this episode, we speak with pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Ho, MD, FAAP, about concierge medicine. Dr. Ho is the Medical Director of Texas Children's Pediatrics Concierge Medicine Program – a program he recently helped bring to Texas Children’s. Throughout the episode, Dr. Ho discusses what concierge medicine is and how the delivery model differs fro…
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What does it look like to practice self-care as an SLP, and what does self-kindness have to do with it? As school-based SLPs, there are a LOT of activities that we're pouring our energy into. It’s super important that we take care of ourselves in between all that giving, otherwise we’ll find ourselves on the fast track to burnout. That’s why this c…
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How Mentorship Is Failing SLPs — And What We Can Do About It
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1:02:32Mentorship is supposed to shape confident, competent SLPs, but too often, it leaves them overwhelmed, underprepared, and unsupported. In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas talks with Lynsie Erickson-Facca, MS/SLP, of The Speech Pack, to unpack the mentorship crisis in our field, from outdated supervisors to broken systems, and what ethical, empower…
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Lost in Transition: Communication and Continuity of Care
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43:40We bring attention to a widespread challenge in clinical care: decisions and recommendation that don’t follow the patient. Whether it’s missing imaging, undocumented rationale, or unclear explanations, these breakdowns in continuity disrupt care, bias clinical judgment, and strip patients of informed choice. Explore what happens when information is…
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216 Polina Shkadron: Language-Rich Environments That Match Your Child’s Play Skills
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40:06Hey Friends~ The language you use may be LESS effective than you want! When we change HOW and WHAT we say, our communication becomes more effective. Today’s guest, Polina Shkadron, is a fellow Speech Language Pathologist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She guides us to focus on the LANGUAGE that helps our kids engage in play - and wit…
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174. Sensory Processing Disorder: What to Do?
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22:02Researchers estimate that a majority of children with developmental delays have Sensory Processing Disorder. What to do? Let's dive in! Raevsky, M., Nabalta, C. A., & Atiles, J. T. (2025). Managing sensory processing disorders in an early childhood classroom: Evidence-based strategies for teachers. Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org…
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Stress Management Strategies for SLPs [Replay]
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59:23Show Notes: slpnow.com/220 Jessi Andricks, M.S., CCC-SLP shares her story of SLP burnout, leaving the field, and eventually finding her way back. With a focus on practical tips and resources, speech-language pathologists will walk away from this episode with strategies to better manage their stress. Mentioned in this episode: 5 FREE Therapy Materia…
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Mentorship Is Broken and New SLPs Are Paying the Price
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56:34New SLPs are burning out—and it’s not their fault. In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP talks with Nikki Rosner, MA/SLP and Hylan Noble, MS/SLP from The Mentorship Collective about the growing mentorship crisis in speech-language pathology. Together, they unpack why so many new grads feel overwhelmed, unsupported, and unprepared in their firs…
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215 Suzanne Culberg: Downplayed and Dismissed? Seeking Help For Your Child
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46:39Hey Friends~ You know in your gut when things are not going right, even if you don’t have the words. It’s even harder when you tell someone, but you are told that everything is fine… but you know SOMETHING IS UP. This is the case for today’s guest. She knew that her son needed more help in his sound development, but was constantly told everything w…
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173. Is Intervention that Reduces Echolalia Bad Practice?
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19:41We're diving into the latest scoping review of the impact of intervention focused on reducing echolalia for children with Autism. A question we must ask: Is echolalia something to embrace or extinguish to optimize outcomes? Learn how to improve outcomes by capitalizing on echolalia using the SIS Membership activities and treatment targets. Join at …
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21 Mom Guilt to God's Grace: Overcoming Regret About Your Special Needs Child's Early Intervention
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12:38Have you ever thought "If only I had known sooner" about your child's needs? Do you struggle with guilt over past decisions made before you had all the information? Are you worried that early unaddressed issues like tongue ties are affecting your child's sleep, breathing, or attention now? In this short solo episode, we tackle the heavy burden of "…
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Show Notes: slpnow.com/219 Angie Merced leads a thoughtful discussion of SLP burnout. She discusses the symptoms and causes of burnout and shares practical strategies that SLPs can use when overcoming their own burnout.By SLP Now
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SLPs: Stop Getting Underpaid. Start Contracting.
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1:04:13Are staffing agencies and investor-backed companies pocketing the profits while you do the work? In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP sit down with Elise Mitchell, MS/SLP, founder of The Therapist Support Network, to expose how contracting puts the power—and the paycheck—back in your hands. Whether you're in schools…
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214 Wonder About Stuttering and Fluency? Jason Heffler Shares What Is Helpful From Personal Experience
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30:10Hey Friends~ Speech confidence is important for adults and kids. Whether you are speaking in public or saying your name in front of a class, we all want to speak with confidence and certainly that what we intend to say is what will come out. Fluency is one area of speech and language development. Many, many kids stutter when they are rapidly expand…
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172. Do THIS If You Work with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
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21:14Are you frustrated by a lack of progress in treating children with Developmental Language Disorder? It could be your treatment target. Perhaps, you are aiming too low. Learn my favorite 'go-to' target to create optimal change in language and literacy skills, and the six-step process that builds agency and automaticity for the child. Only action can…
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20 Calm Parenting Toolkit: 3 Strategies To Make Confident Connections in the Chaos
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30:06Are you struggling to connect with your uniquely wired child? Do you feel exhausted trying strategies that don't seem to work? Would you like practical, faith-aligned tools to better understand and advocate for your child? In this episode, I welcome back my friend Jamie Kirkbride to discuss how parents can better understand, connect with, and advoc…
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Stuttering: Goal Writing (with Ashley Cubberly)
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38:35slpnow.com/218 Mentioned in this episode: 5 FREE Therapy Materials Go to 🔗 slpnow.com/pod 🔗 to download 5 evidence-backed therapy materials for FREE!By SLP Now
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You’re Not Making $60/hour: The Lies Buried in SLP Job Posts
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53:28Ready to finally understand what you’re really getting paid—and what’s being kept from you in SLP job listings? In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP sit down with Dr. Meredith Harold, SLP, founder of The Informed SLP and Informed Jobs, to expose the hidden red flags in speech-language pathology job posti…
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Tips for Speaking with Loved Ones About Your Child with Josie Gardner | Season 7 Episode 7
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31:08In this episode we speak with mental health professional Josie Gardner about ways to navigate tricky conversations with loved ones regarding our child and their needs, diagnosis, challenges and strengths. Josie discusses the positives, and possible negatives, of directly naming and speaking about a diagnosis your child might have. She also gives ti…
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19 Finding Joy and Peace on Mother's Day as a Christian Special Needs Mom
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11:59Do you struggle with disappointment when your Mother's Day doesn't match the picture-perfect celebrations on social media? Have you found yourself navigating the gap between your expectations of motherhood and your actual journey parenting a child with special needs? Are you looking for ways to find genuine joy and peace in the beautiful, messy rea…
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213 Dr. Richelle Whittaker: Raising Boys? What Every Boy-Mom Needs to Know To Build Open Communication And Emotional Connection
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32:47Hey Friends~ Boys communicate, process emotions, and navigate the world differently—but how can we support them in becoming emotionally healthy men? Dr. Richelle Whitaker, educational psychologist and host of The Raising Sons Podcast, shares practical strategies for connecting with boys, fostering open communication, and guiding them through emotio…
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171. Is a Preschooler with Speech Sound Disorders Really at Risk for Language and Literacy Delays? Yes!
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33:50Does having a speech sound disorder put a preschooler at risk for persistent language and literacy delays? The latest research research includes 290 effect sizes that compare children with speech sound disorders to their neurotypical peers. It indicates that the risk for children with speech sound disorders is greater for both language and literacy…
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Stuttering: Navigating Conversations with Parents (with Jessica Hudson)
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33:07slpnow.com/217 Mentioned in this episode: 5 FREE Therapy Materials Go to 🔗 slpnow.com/pod 🔗 to download 5 evidence-backed therapy materials for FREE!By SLP Now
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Texas Trouble: ASHA’s Quiet Power Grab Exposed
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32:01ASHA’s fingerprints are all over a sneaky new Texas bill—and the receipts are here. This episode exposes how ASHA is quietly pushing policies that keep SLPs trapped in their CCC web, fueling fear and gatekeeping in the profession. Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, break down Texas SB 905, revealing the hidden clause that inflate…
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18 The Christian Mom's Guide to Amino Acid Therapy: Natural Support for Anxiety, ADHD, Depression
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30:50Is your brain constantly on fire? Do you feel depleted trying to manage your child's needs while neglecting your own? Are you interested in natural approaches to help both you and your special needs child find calm? Does your child have and ADHD, Autism, or other diagnosis? Are you unhappy with what traditional therapies are offering? This episode …
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212 From Non-verbal To Verbal To Speaking On a Podcast! Sound Advice from Marsh Naidoo About CP and Building Capacity
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36:44Hey Friends~ Sometimes it is helpful to hear success stories! We know that raising kids is a marathon not a sprint, and that means that success stories occur millions of times while raising our kids. Sometimes- when challenges are significant, we need to dig even deeper to find wins along the way. Today’s guest tells her story of raising a child wi…
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170. Ask These Five Questions When Selecting Treatment Targets
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15:54Your gains in treating speech sound disorders will largely be based on your treatment targets. How to select powerful targets? This episode will empower you with five questions to ask to determine if your speech treatment targets are as optimal as they can be to create change. Ready to put these empirically-based targets into practice? Don't delay …
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Stuttering: Counseling (with Danra Kazenski)
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The Moment You Say No: How Clinicians Took Back Their Power
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41:03Change doesn’t come by asking nicely—it comes by saying NO when it matters most. In this episode, we’re taking a hard look at boundaries, advocacy, and why protecting yourself is non-negotiable. Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, listen to real-world stories from clinicians who stood their ground against unsafe workplaces, unethi…
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You Can’t Eat a Stat: The Real Goal of Swallowing Therapy and Research
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1:05:53This episode explores the concepts of patient centric care and research—does intervention matter if your patient doesn’t care about it? With insights from decades of clinical practice and research, the guests share strategies for therapy that actually fits real lives. Guests: Dr. Giselle Carnaby, MPH, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA Dr. Michael Crary, PhD, F-…
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211 Receptive or Expressive Language - What’s The Difference?
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20:09Hey Friends~ Do you Ever feel like your child understands everything but can’t quite put their thoughts into words? In this episode, I’m breaking down expressive vs. receptive language— what each one is, how it develops and of course, this knowledge will be paired with ways YOU can support the growth of BOTH receptive and expressive language skills…
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169. How "R" Can Make Speech Therapy Much Easier
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33:16SLPs often equate "R" with 'hard work'. However, "R" is your best friend in making someone of the trickiest sounds easy. In this episode, learn how to use "R" to make the most complex treatment targets easy. Hint: Get out your blender. Ready to join me in putting innovative, empirically-based strategies to work on Monday morning? Don't delay and jo…
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Episode 7: Elder Law and Disability Attorney Kim Verner Part 2
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34:11In Part 2 of this conversation, Kim Verner discusses different types of guardianships, including representative payees and how caregivers can help adults with Acquired Brain Injury maintain independence in a supportive environment. *Note: This interview was recorded in Albany, NY, USA in April 2024.By Effitpodcast0
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Eloping: What is it and How Can We Address it? with Dr. Natalie Montfort | Season 7 Episode 6
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36:29In this episode Dr. Natalie Montfort, PhD discusses eloping. She shares what it means for a child to elope or wander and where and when it can happen. She also answers questions about which children are most at risk of eloping and ways families and caregivers can prepare themselves. Throughout this conversation Dr. Montfort provides research-based …
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Stuttering: Assessment (with Victoria Dertouzos)
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Unlicensed, Unclear, and Untamed: The SLPA Regulation Mess
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37:40SLPAs are everywhere, but are states ready for them? From total chaos to silent overreach, this episode examines the regulatory mess that’s leaving clinicians confused and patients at risk. Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Elizabeth Nielsen, MA/SLP, question the shocking inconsistencies in SLPA and SLP aide requirements across the U.S.—from untrained…
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17 God's Design in Neurodiversity: Christian Support for Autism Families
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30:00Are you struggling to find support and resources as a parent of a child with special needs? Do you sometimes feel distant from God, questioning His purpose for your child's challenges? Have you found yourself focused on "fixing" your child rather than embracing who they are? In this episode, we welcome JJ LeVan, an award-winning author and mother w…
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210 Kari A. Baker: Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences
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31:46Hey Friends~ Kids with neurological differences often APPEAR typical until the invisible becomes visible. Today’s episode showcases a journey of one mom - a mom I call a very successful parent! If you know any Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences, this episode will be particularly helpful and intriguing for you. I am glad you are here. You …
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168. Needle-Moving Activities That Target Five Pivotal Domains for School Age Kiddos
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26:04If you work with elementary age children, today's episode is for you. We are diving into game-changing activities that accelerate gains across five developmental domains. Ready to receive these activities with ready-to-use activities weekly? Check out the SIS Membership at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis…
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Episode 6: Elder Law and Disability Attorney Kim Verner Part 1
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35:38In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, the guys interview Elder Law and Disability Attorney, Kim Verner. She describes how to set up a Special Needs Trust and the important aspects of estate planning following Acquired Brain Injury. *Note: This interview was recorded in Albany, NY in April 2024.By Effitpodcast0
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