Épisodes

  • Elevating Clinical Outcomes for School-Aged Children: A Brain-Based Perspective with Deborah Ross-Swain
    Dec 17 2024

    Guest: Deborah Ross-Swain, EdD, CCC-SLP

    Join us as we explore the impact brain function, health, and wellness have on student outcomes. Discover practical strategies to support our students, emphasizing that the mouth and ears are vehicles to the brain, where real learning and development occur. Join us as we uncover innovative approaches to maximize success in school-based practices, providing students with the tools they need to thrive.

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    1 h et 5 min
  • AAC in Action: Planning Meaningful & Motivating Therapy Sessions in the Schools
    Dec 10 2024

    Guest: Kathryn D’Agostino Russo, MS, TSSLD, CCC-SLP

    School-based speech-language pathologists have more students who use AAC on their caseloads but may not feel prepared for therapy sessions. Combining their knowledge of language development with communicative competencies and student preferences, they can plan motivating and meaningful therapy sessions in the therapy room and other school locations.

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    1 h et 3 min
  • Fun and Function: Where to Begin When You Don’t Know Where to Start
    Dec 4 2024

    Guests: Melissa Neece, MA, CCC-SLP & Rachel Grinnell, MCD, CCC-SLP

    In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of providing speech therapy for students with low-incidence disabilities, cognitive delays, and complex medical needs. Together, we will discover the steps to making meaningful goals achievable in classroom settings. We will learn what research reveals about best practices, explore effective therapy activities, and discover useful assessments tailored to this population.

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    1 h et 7 min
  • Comprehensive Evaluations for Speech, Language and Reading Struggles in Schools with Anne Reed
    Nov 26 2024

    Guest: Anne Reed, MS, CCC-SLP

    In this episode, we tackle students' challenges with speech-language and reading difficulties. We’ll explore the red flags that signal the need for intervention and outline the key components of a comprehensive evaluation. Join us for insights into identifying at-risk students, best practices, and targeted interventions.

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    1 h et 2 min
  • The Monolingual School-Based SLPs Guide to Multilingual Speech Sound Disorders with Raul Prezas
    Nov 12 2024

    Guest: Raul Prezas, PhD, CCC-SLP

    In this episode, we equip monolingual school-based SLPs with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate multilingual speech sound disorders. Discover how to conduct assessments differentiating speech sound differences and disorders, utilize well-trained interpreters, and implement evidence-based intervention strategies. Join us to enhance your practice and provide culturally competent support for your multilingual students. This is a vital resource for the monolingual SLP in a multilingual world.

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    1 h et 5 min
  • Communication and Down Syndrome: A Developmental Approach for School-Based Clinicians with Laura J. Mattie
    Nov 6 2024

    Guest: Laura J. Mattie, PhD, CCC-SLP

    Join us for the latest research on children with Down Syndrome's communications and language profiles. We’ll explore the current evidence available, discussing its strengths and limitations in understanding language development in this population. Gain valuable insights to support school-based clinical decision-making when working with children with Down syndrome. This episode is geared to enhance your approach to supporting the communication needs of children with Down syndrome on your caseload.

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Autism: What the Words Mean and Why That Matters with Angie Neal
    Oct 29 2024

    Guest: Angie Neal MS, CCC-SLP

    This episode will provide information to SLPs about key terminology considered when a child is suspected of ASD. Clarity about these key terms is critical to accurate classification and appropriate intervention and support. Angie Neal will also discuss key facets of impaired social communication that are important to consider regarding adverse educational impact.

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    1 h et 9 min
  • Effective Techniques for Supporting Children with Selective Mutism with Emily R. Laracy
    Oct 22 2024

    Guest: Emily R. Laracy, MA, MS, CCC-SLP - Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder in which children can communicate appropriately in at least one context but struggle in other settings or with other communication partners. SM profoundly affects social/pragmatic language skills, as well as academic and social-emotional skills, and treatment of this disorder falls under the speech-language pathologist’s scope of practice. This episode will discuss the characteristics of SM and the role of the SLP in working with students with SM, review evidence-based treatment approaches and techniques, provide guidance regarding how to progress through therapy for children with varying severity levels of SM and provide examples of specific activities that can be utilized in therapy.

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    1 h et 8 min