Best Speech And Language Impairments Podcasts (2025)

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174. Sensory Processing Disorder: What to Do? 22:02

6d ago22:02

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Researchers 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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From Jordan River Baptism to Emergency Evacuation: Dr Seles's Unexpected Journey 33:34

8d ago33:34

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Send us a text Dr. Seles shares her harrowing experience of being in Israel when war broke out in October, capturing both the fear of the situation and the remarkable perspective it gave her on American privilege. • Dr. Seles traveled to Israel with a church group of 60 people including her mother • She was baptized in the Jordan River by her child…

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173. Is Intervention that Reduces Echolalia Bad Practice? 19:41

13d ago19:41

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We'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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172. Do THIS If You Work with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 21:14

20d ago21:14

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Are 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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Education and Neurodiversity: Nicole Bateman chats with Charlotte Mountford 27:06

21d ago27:06

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Follow Nicole on www.instagram.com/conversationswithasendmum for exclusive peeks to weekly episodes. Please do send feedback and rate this podcast to help it reach those who would benefit. Check out our Season 3 sponsor Rachel's 3 R's Subscription Box: Dedicated to helping SEND mums feel calmer and more relaxed by providing a box of products and on…

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171. Is a Preschooler with Speech Sound Disorders Really at Risk for Language and Literacy Delays? Yes! 33:50

27d ago33:50

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Does 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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170. Ask These Five Questions When Selecting Treatment Targets 15:54

1M ago15:54

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Your 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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169. How "R" Can Make Speech Therapy Much Easier 33:16

1M ago33:16

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SLPs 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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168. Needle-Moving Activities That Target Five Pivotal Domains for School Age Kiddos 26:04

2M ago26:04

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If 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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167. The ABC's to Improve Autistic Speech Development 29:04

2M ago29:04

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How can we translate the latest neurological cerebro-cerebellar research into Monday morning practice to improve speech outcomes? Let's dive into tried and true strategies that improve speech outcomes for children with Autism today. Ready to DSD: Do Something Different? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at https://kellyvess.com/sis…

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166. Pay Attention to This When it Comes to Movement Activities 36:17

2M ago36:17

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The latest research indicates that the type of activity matters in terms of outcomes. This week, we're putting the latest research into Monday morning practice. Ready to put research into practice? Don't delay and try the SIS Membership out today at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis Su, W., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2025). Effects of creative movemen…

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Autism Acceptance: Nicole Bateman chats with Tynisha from Visible Autism 36:12

2M ago36:12

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Autism Acceptance Day: Masking, Diagnosis and Visibility with Tynisha from Visible Autism in this Autism Acceptance Day special, Nicole Bateman speaks with Tynisha from Visible Autism about her lived experience as an autistic woman and her journey to self-understanding and advocacy. In This Episode: Masking and Late Diagnosis – Tynisha shares how s…

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165. 5 Success Strategies to Support Autism 18:17

2M ago18:17

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We are diving into five needle-moving strategies that support children with Autism. Make sure to listen to this episode to the end because each one will produce game-changing results. Ready to roll up your sleeves and change lives today? Check out the SIS Membership for ready-to-use, effective, and educationally rich activities to be delivered to y…

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Purple Day 2025 Episode 2/2: Nicole Bateman chats with Kelly Norford 31:17

2M ago31:17

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Purple Day Special – Parenting Kids with Epilepsy with Kelly Norford In this Purple Day special episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman chats with Kelly Norford, a mum of three children with epilepsy. They discuss the unique and evolving challenges of epilepsy: from managing different seizure types to navigating the impact on menta…

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Purple Day Special 2025 1/2: Nicole Bateman chats with Hattie Brant 20:54

2M ago20:54

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Epilepsy Awareness with Hattie Brant from Purple Dayss In this special episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Hattie Brant, founder of Purple Dayss, to raise awareness for Purple Day (March 26th)—a global movement dedicated to increasing understanding and reducing stigma around epilepsy. Hattie shares her personal jou…

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164. Try This Simple Four Step Process to Improve Executive Function Today 13:22

3M ago13:22

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If you work with children with communication delays, this episode is for you. I am sharing a simple, yet powerful, four-step process to improve executive function in speech therapy. Ready to roll up your sleeves and put research into practice every week? Try the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis…

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Welcome to Season 3 45:43

3M ago45:43

45:43

Send us a text Hey Brain Friends, Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Seles is at the heart of today's episode. I'm sharing the original recording of our neuroplasticity episode from 2022 that didn't make the cut. We had so much fun recording this but when we went to edit, the levels were not good. updates to the platform, there is a fix now. LO…

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163. Stop Doing Speech Therapy at the Word, Phrase, and Sentence Level 23:21

3M ago23:21

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This episode will challenge you to DSD (Do Something Different) when treating speech sound disorders to improve outcomes. Learn how you can create optimal change by placing your targets in paragraph form. Doing so will result in gains across developmental domains. See for yourself. If not now, then when? Don't wait another day and join the SIS Memb…

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162. Five Takeaways from the Telepathic 31:16

3M ago31:16

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Join me for five lessons from the popular Preschool podcast. What to do on Monday morning? Check out the SIS Membeship for educationally-rich activities and a Google Slides Deck at kellyvess.com/sisBy Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

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161. Tap That! Do This to De-Stress 11:53

3M ago11:53

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Feeling stressed lately? Learn an evidence-based, 100% natural way to lower your stress levels through thalamus tapping and positive affirmations. Ready to roll up your sleeves and join me at the SIS drawing board? Check out the SIS Membership at kellyvess.com/sis Blacher, S. (2023). Emotional freedom technique (EFT): Tap to relieve stress and burn…

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160. 3 Steps to Become a Culturally Competent SLP 24:13

4M ago24:13

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Dive into the episode for three actionable steps to being culturally competent. Being culturally competent is pivotal to being effective in working with families, colleagues, and children with communication impairments. Enough talk already. Ready to take action? Join the SIS Membership and let's roll up our sleeves together at https://kellyvess.com…

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159. Five Common Mistakes Professionals Make with High-Tech AAC + Autism 29:34

4M ago29:34

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This episode dives into five common mistakes professionals make with high-tech AAC devices. Check out this episode to learn how we can DSD (Do Something Different) by knowing better and doing better. Make sure to check out the SIS Membership and receive our updated 2025 speech and language targets with digital clips to illustrate cues at www.kellyv…

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158. Autism & AAC: Let's Dive Into a 'How-To' Assessment Protocol 39:30

4M ago39:30

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Join me behind the scenes to review this recent article on AAC for children with Autism. You can access the article at ASHA.org: Lund, S. K., Quach, W., Weissling, K., & McKelvey, M. (2025). Augmentative and alternative communication assessment for children on the autism spectrum: Protocol development and content validation. Language, Speech, and H…

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157. Help! This Child is So Dysregulated: Try These Strategies 22:57

4M ago22:57

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If you work with or have a child with Autism, this episode is for you. We are diving into three strategies that support regulation for children with sensory challenges. Put these strategies into use today, and don't delay and join SIS today. Receive the updated speech and language treatment library, complete with video illustrations at kellyvess.co…

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156. Do THIS to Monitor Your Clients' Progress in Speech Therapy 32:19

5M ago32:19

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Let's talk data! In this episode, I share my empirically-based method to monitor gains when treating speech sound disorders effectively. Ready to cut your number of speech errors in half three months into the school year? Don't delay and check out the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis Receive newly updated speech and language targets the we…

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Heartbreaking news about Dr Seles... 10:35

5M ago10:35

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Send us a text In this brief episode of Brain Friends, Angie shares the devastating news of the passing of her beloved friend and co-host, Dr. Davetrina Seles Gadson, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Seles, a brilliant and compassionate neuro nerd and speech-language pathologist, brought a unique blend of expertise and warmth to Brain Fri…

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155. How SLPs Can Go Against the Grain Without Getting Splinters 28:07

5M ago28:07

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Putting research into real-world practice can be challenging in the real world, where ineffective practices are commonplace. However, don't let these obstacles deter you from going against the grain in providing empirically-based practices. This episode will give you four strategies to create lifelong change for your clients in less-than-ideal envi…

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154. My Five Favorite Self-Care Splurges for 2025 20:23

5M ago20:23

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When you are healthier and happier, you perform better both inside and outside of therapy. I am sharing my favorite five self-care splurges in this episode. These brands, for which I have no affiliations, are primarily pure.com and cruchi.com. If you are ready to uplevel your therapy in 2025, don't delay and check out SIS today with the free "3 Int…

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Strategies to Support Students Who Stutter Over the Holidays 14:23

6M ago14:23

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Here come the holidays! Unfortunately, they can be exceptionally challenging for our kiddos who stutter and tend to become dysfluent during this time. Check out this episode for eight strategies today that support fluency for children who stutter by building resiliency while removing holiday stressors. Looking for 100% done-for-you weekly activitie…

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Cognitive Impairment and Dementia 31:32

6M ago31:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we delve into the complexities of cognitive function and its disorders. Angie shares her personal journey with cognitive impairment following a stroke, highlighting the challenges of aphasia and adapting to a "new normal." Dr. Seles provides insights into the differences of cognitive testing, explain…

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152. Selective Mutism: 8 Strategies for the Classroom 34:31

6M ago34:31

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SLPs in the field are reporting an increase in students with selective mutism since COVID. What to do? Check out this episode for eight empirically-based strategies for teachers and SLPs to implement today to support children with selective mutism. Ready to put research into practice today? Learn about the SIS Membership by watching this free 3 Int…

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151. Five Simple Steps to Establish Strong Rapport for Children with Sensitive Temperaments 18:57

6M ago18:57

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Rapport is everything when it comes to success in speech therapy. How do you build it? Check out this episode for five empirically based strategies. Click here to download the parent input form.By Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

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The Journey into SEND Fatherhood: Nicole Bateman chats with Mark Allen and Callum Galbraith 19:20

6M ago19:20

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In episode 9 of Season 3 of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman welcomes Mark Allen and Callum Galbraith, two of the 14 fathers featured in The Journey into SEND Fatherhood, a powerful new book by SEND Reform England. Together, they dive into the unique experiences of being SEND Dads, sharing the challenges, triumphs, and personal growth …

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Living with ARFID: Nicole Bateman chats with Michelle Jacques 26:07

6M ago26:07

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In Season 3 episode 8 of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman dives into the complex world of restricted eating and ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) with expert Michelle Jacques. Together, they discuss: What is ARFID? Michelle explains the everyday realities of ARFID, a sensory-based eating disorder. They explore how ARFID…

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150. 10 Must-Learn Gestalts for Gestalt Language Processors 22:41

7M ago22:41

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Gestalt language learners tend to learn language initially as whole chunks and break them into individual parts over time. How can we capitalize on a gestalt learning style? Emphasize sentences that will provide great social and practical coverage. In this episode, I'm sharing my top ten gestalts to emphasize for early gestalt language processors. …

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ADHD, Autism and Masking in the Workplace: Nicole Bateman chats with Tania Gerard 22:41

7M ago22:41

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In Season 3 episode 7 of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Tania Gerard, an autistic and ADHD advocate, trainer, and speaker. Together, they explore the challenges of being neurodivergent in the workplace and the crucial need for understanding and inclusion in professional settings. Key Highlights: Neurodiversity and Maskin…

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149. Do THIS to Create Massive Change When Treating Speech Sound Disorders 25:12

7M ago25:12

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Check out this episode and learn how making this one simple change in treating speech sound disorders will produce significant results in speech, language, literacy, and executive function. Try implementing complex speech target paragraphs in your practice by joining SIS today. When you join, you'll receive a library of speech targets to download a…

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Autism and AAC: Nicole Bateman chats with Laura Brown 24:15

7M ago24:15

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In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman sits down with Laura Brown, the voice behind Spinning World of Autism. Laura shares her family’s journey with her autistic son, Ethan, and their experiences navigating the world of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) to support his communication needs. Key Highlights: Emb…

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147. You Are Not Improving Language Comprehension Unless You Are Doing THIS 23:05

7M ago23:05

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Meta-analytic research indicates that speech-language therapists do not improve language comprehension for students with developmental language disorders. However, multiple studies have indicated that explicit narrative, story-retelling interventions can produce robust gains in language comprehension and expression. Put empirically-based strategies…

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Simple Self Care For Parent Carers: Nicole Bateman chats with Rachel Slyfield 19:29

7M ago19:29

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In Episode 5 of Season 3 of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman sits down with Rachel Slyfield, founder of Rachel’s 3 R’s Subscription Box, who shares her journey as a SEND mum and her passion for self-care. Rachel opens up about her experience navigating the diagnosis process with her son, Teddy, and the ways she’s learned to balance par…

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Untitled Episode 18:33

7M ago18:33

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Why isn't 'Mama' a first word for many children with Autism, yet it is for their neurotypical peers? There are four underlying physiological causes for this difference? Let's dive in to explore these four reasons why 'Mama' is not just naturally developing and what we need to do differently to encourage the development of this pivotally important w…

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146. 10 Simple Ways to Effectively Modify Your Therapy Activities for Older Children 21:03

7M ago21:03

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Check out this episode and learn ten simple ways you can modify educationally-rich activities for diverse groups of children on your caseload. Focus on what matters by having done-for-you, ready-to-use, educationally-rich activities delivered to your inbox every week. Learn about the SIS Membership in this free, 3 Intervention Secrets workshop.…

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Ready Eddie Go: Nicole Bateman chats with Nikki Saunders 19:26

7M ago19:26

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In episode 4 of Conversations with a SEND Mum Season 3, host Nicole Bateman chats with Nikki Saunders, an incredible mum of two autistic boys and the brilliant mind behind the TV series Ready Eddie Go on Sky Kids. Nikki shares her journey of becoming an author, driven by her desire to support her own children in understanding their autism diagnosis…

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DLD Awareness Day: Nicole Bateman chats with Tamara Holland 28:55

8M ago28:55

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In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Tamara Holland from Dot and Stripe Marketing to raise awareness for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) on DLD Awareness Day. Tamara, a passionate advocate and parent of a child with DLD, shares her personal journey and the challenges of navigating life with a diagnosis…

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145. Focus on These 3 Powerful Strategies to Improve Developmental Language Disorder 29:47

8M ago29:47

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How can you help children with Developmental Language Delays? Check out this episode, in which I share three powerful, empirically based strategies that you can put into practice today. If you are ready to put these strategies into practice with ready-for-use, done-for-you activities delivered to your inbox weekly, check out the SIS Membership at k…

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Language Assessments 33:04

8M ago33:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Brain Friends, we discuss language assessments used in individuals with aphasia and acquired communication disorders. Angie shares the benefits and challenges in completing language assessments and which type of assessment is beneficial to recovery. Dr. Seles discusses the difference between impairment-based tests …

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144. Why Take Halloween Seriously 10:21

8M ago10:21

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SLPs can understandably get uncomfortable when it comes to holidays. Cultural bias is an obvious concern. However, this doesn't mean that they should be written off. Research indicates that discussing near holiday events positively impacts language, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Trick or treat? Halloween treats the whole child. Ready…

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Raising the SEN-Betweeners: Nicole Bateman chats with Lisa Lloyd 21:01

8M ago21:01

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In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Lisa Lloyd, author of Raising the Sen-Betweeners. Lisa shares her personal journey of raising two very different autistic children and the unique challenges they face navigating mainstream school settings when their needs don't quite fit the criteria for specialist educat…

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143. An Innovative, Holistic Approach to Supporting Children with Autism 49:59

8M ago49:59

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Join me with Afton Clark, mother, autism advocate, and creator of Alchemizing Autism. She shares cutting-edge ways to holistically support children with Autism's minds, hearts, and bodies. Connect with her on Instagram @alchemizingautism or email [email protected] Book referenced in this interview: "Cracking the Autism Code" by Dr. K…

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S3: E1: Neurodivergent Sleep Support: Nicole Bateman chats with Michelle Cyril 22:33

8M ago22:33

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In the first episode of Season 3, Nicole Bateman sits down with Michelle Cyril, The Family Sleep Specialist, to discuss how to help neurodivergent children with complex sleep needs. As a nurse with a specialism in paediatric sleep, and a parent navigated sleep challenges with one of her children, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge to the convers…

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