Best Benefits of Using Music in a Classroom Podcasts (2025)

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The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 1) 54:50

1d ago54:50

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-Originally Aired September 2019- Earn a total of 0.5 ASHA CEUs for the 5-part episodes with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Perfect-Oral-Motor-Storm-What-Happened-Why-and-Supportiv In this five-hour course, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspire…

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SL REWIND: School-Age Stuttering Therapy: Essentials for SLP's with Nina Reeves 1:00:37

22d ago1:00:37

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-Originally Aired: November 2018- Guest: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=SchoolAge-Stuttering-Therapy-Essentials-for-SLPs-298 In this insightful episode, Char Boshart interviews Nina Reeves, a licensed, certified speech-language pathologist and sp…

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SL REWIND: How to Move Beyond Inconsistent R-Productions with Susan Haseley 1:02:29

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-Originally Aired: January 16, 2020- Guest: Susan Haseley, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=How-to-Move-Beyond-Inconsistent-RProductions-179 In this course, Susan, an experienced school SLP, shares her practical tips and techniques on /r/ remediation and much more. Sh…

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SL REWIND: How to Effectively Supervise Future SLPs with MariBeth Plankers 53:30

2M ago53:30

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Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=How-to-Effectively-Supervise-Future-SpeechLanguage-Pathologi This one-hour course explained the ASHA supervision expectations and five additional practical guidelines for effectively supervising practicum for graduate students in any setting. Nume…

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Insights & Ideas In the Role of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Speech Therapy 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

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Guest: Sharlet Lee Jensen, MS, SLP, C-AAIS Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Insights-Ideas-in-the-Role-of-Animal-Assisted-Interventions- This episode explores animal-assisted intervention (AAI) in speech therapy. Sharlet explains the process and benefits of active and inactive an…

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Implementing Client & Family Counseling and Managing Difficult Situations with Hope Reed 1:04:42

7M ago1:04:42

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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 counsel…

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The Submucous Cleft and VPI: Clinical Answers to Palatal Issues with Beth Bergstrom 1:05:18

7M ago1:05:18

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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 trea…

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Inner Speech: Exploring the Connection Between Language and Executive Function with Lauren Baron 1:02:46

1y ago1:02:46

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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 impairment…

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An Effective and Systematic Therapy Format for Young Children and Caregivers with Rachel Arntson 1:05:06

1+ y ago1:05:06

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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 effectivene…

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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Instruction—at the University Level? with Hope Reed 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

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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 tren…

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The SLP’s Role in Building Confidence & Joy in Kids with Learning Differences with Elaine Fogel Schneider & Deborah Ross-Swain 1:01:23

2y ago1:01:23

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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 dis…

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The Neuroscience Behind Speech Movements: Practical Applications with Jayanti Ray 1:08:12

2y ago1:08:12

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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…

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Why & How to Use Myofunctional Therapy to Remediate Complex Speech Sounds with Susie Appleman 1:03:01

2y ago1:03:01

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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 …

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Integrate Music in Fun & Functional Ways to Enrich Speech and Language Abilities with Rachel Arntson 1:06:02

2+ y ago1:06:02

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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 soci…

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Speech Clarity Strategies for Those with Down Syndrome when AAC is Recommended with Jennifer Gray 1:02:16

2+ y ago1:02:16

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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 rese…

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Ambiguous Loss: Supporting Families During Stressful Times with Karyn Lewis Searcy 1:02:41

2+ y ago1:02:41

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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 n…

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How and Why to use the term “DLD” to Raise Awareness and Generate Connections with Holly L. Storkel 1:03:24

2+ y ago1:03:24

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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 54:39

2+ y ago54:39

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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 e…

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Reading Beyond the Book: How to Apply Interactive Reading with Young Children with Jacqueline Towson 56:05

3y ago56:05

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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 boo…

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Key Methods to Enhance Speech Sound Treatment Success with Holly L. Storkel 1:03:02

3y ago1:03:02

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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 contras…

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The Underestimated Power of Chewing with Licia Coceani Paskay 57:15

3y ago57:15

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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 pro…

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Instill Confidence & Joy in our Language Kids who Suffer from Educational Trauma - Deborah Ross-Swain 1:00:17

3y ago1:00:17

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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 su…

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Three Super-Techniques to Foster Academic Success for Those with Down Syndrome with Jennifer Gray 1:02:29

3y ago1:02:29

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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 ad…

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"Therapy Essentials” for Teletherapy Services with Kristin Martinez 53:30

3+ y ago53:30

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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 us…

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Conflict Resolution: Essential Tools for Successful Supervision with Janice M. Wright 1:01:18

3+ y ago1:01:18

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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 re…

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Diadochokinesis (DDK): Research Data and Clinical Applications with Ray D. Kent 1:06:07

3+ y ago1:06:07

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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. Howev…

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The Competent Clinician, EBP, and Real-World Data Collection Methods with Sandra Combs 55:44

3+ y ago55:44

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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 …

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Selective Mutism: Real-World Info & Answers for SLPs with Shari Gross 1:00:16

3+ y ago1:00:16

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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 t…

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Posture: The Missing Piece in Speech Production with Bryan Gick 59:15

3+ y ago59:15

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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 posture…

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The Art of Accessing & Applying Amazing Materials & Activities from the Library with Megan Panatier 1:04:24

3+ y ago1:04:24

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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…

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Essential Interdisciplinary Management of Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing with Nicole Archambault 1:02:18

3+ y ago1:02:18

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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 hel…

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Speak Up: How to Improve Speech Clarity for Those with Down Syndrome with Jennifer Gray 1:00:31

3+ y ago1:00:31

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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 sp…

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Moving From Smart Guesses to Smarter Questions with Lisa Chattler 53:34

4y ago53:34

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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 p…

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Simple Strategies to Develop Cooperation & Engagement of Children During Therapy with Adina Soclof 54:26

4y ago54:26

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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 r…

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Moving from Survival to Thrival in the Public School Setting with Melissa Burk DeLange 58:16

4y ago58:16

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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 cont…

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How to Effectively Supervise Future Speech-Language Pathologists with MariBeth Plankers 52:43

4y ago52:43

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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, pr…

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EI: Maximize Communication, Minimize Behavior, and Empower Parents with Karyn Lewis Searcy 54:55

4y ago54:55

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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 insp…

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Language Sampling: A School-Based SLPs Best Friend with Teresa Farnham 1:03:43

4y ago1:03:43

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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…

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Methods to Maximize Student Clinician Success in the School Setting with Sarah Armstrong 57:10

4y ago57:10

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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…

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Communication Secrets to Managing Difficult Parent/Caregiver Situations 1:00:13

4y ago1:00:13

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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 suppo…

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Strategies for Voice Disorders to Facilitate Vocal Health in School-Aged Children with Jayanti Ray 1:02:06

4+ y ago1:02:06

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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. Mentioned in this episode:…

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How to Recognize and Treat Vocal Cord Dysfunction in School-Aged Children with Jayanti Ray 59:08

4+ y ago59:08

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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 …

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School-Age Stuttering Therapy: Activities for Increasing Success with Nina Reeves 56:08

4+ y ago56:08

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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 effecti…

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Deal with it! Successfully Manage Stress-Induced Childhood Oral Habits with Tricia H. Rogers 54:21

5y ago54:21

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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 consequen…

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Methods to Advance Your Teletherapy to Include Fun & Functional Parent Involvement with Patricia Fisher 56:27

5y ago56:27

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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 dur…

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Highly Engaging Activities for Teens with Significant Challenges with Teresa Farnham 53:25

5y ago53:25

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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 …

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Practical Assessment & Therapy Strategies for Social Communication Deficits with Patti Hamaguchi 57:13

5y ago57:13

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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 conversationa…

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Maximizing the SLPs Time in the Gen Ed Classroom with Susan Fitzell 55:38

5y ago55:38

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*** 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 …

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10+ Techniques to Revolutionize Your IEP Meetings 53:23

5y ago53:23

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*** 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 inform…

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The Role of the School-based SLP to Mentor the Next Generation of Professionals with Regina Lemmon Bush 53:37

5y ago53:37

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*** 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.…

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