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
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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Join host Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, COM, QOM as she brings experts in the field of speech therapy, collaborative professionals, and caregivers to discuss practical therapy strategies, research, challenges, triumphs, and career opportunities. This is a Speech Therapy PD podcast, earn .1 ASHA CEU with each episode when you complete the accompanying course on https://www.speechtherapypd.com
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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 ~ Natural Health, Self Care, Support, & Family Systems 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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Your SLP Summit Sneak Peek: 6 Sessions to Kickstart Your Year
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4:50Register Here! slpsummit.com The SLP Summit is back, and I’m giving you the full rundown in this quick episode! Tune in to learn what the SLP Summit is, who it’s for, what sessions you can expect, and how to register. Whether you’re looking to reduce your paperwork, advocate more confidently, or just feel re-energized before the school year starts,…
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SLPs: Stop Rubber‑Stamping ASHA Elections — Vote No
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49:27Are ASHA elections really democratic? In this episode of the Fix SLP Podcast, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP, and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, dig into ASHA’s so-called “elections,” exposing how the committee system hand-picks a slate, leaving SLPs with no real choice. They discuss the heavy tilt toward academia, why it keeps the same priorities in power, and…
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26 Overwhelmed & Over Stimulated By Summer Meltdowns? This Hack Can Save your Summer Routine As A Special Needs Family
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14:55Does the lack of summer structure leave you feeling overwhelmed and your child struggling with transitions? Are you tired of repeating the same directions over and over while your child seems to tune you out? Summer can feel chaotic when familiar routines disappear. In this episode, Elyse shares three game-changing ways to use visual supports in yo…
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Let's Talk Behavior: Two Game-Changing Tools to Set the Stage for Success
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27:49If you work with or have a child with communication impairments, today's episode, dedicated to improving behavior, is a 'must-listen'. I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you access to two powerful tools straight from my SIS Membership that are helping SLPs across the country transform their therapy sessions—without burning out. Heat up your la…
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222 Tricia Goyer: 3 Keys To Connect With Your Kids And Improve Behavior Along The Way
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26:14Hey Friends~ Have you ever wanted to listen to the wisdom of someone who has been there? Today’s guest is that person. After raising her own kids, she & her family collectively decided to adopt kids and love them. With those adoptive kids, trauma therapy was needed. She learned to connect with those kiddos on a deep level. What she learned in traum…
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In this episode, Melissa and the hosts talk with Shelly about how she sustained her initial injury and (then subsequent injuries) and challenges and strategies associated with losing your ability to drive and having to rely on transportation services. Listen for some strategies and a potential business idea for entrepreneurs out there!…
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25 Stuttering in Children: Why You Shouldn't Wait and See (Christian Mom's Guide)
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33:34Are you wondering if your child's speech disfluencies are normal or something to be concerned about? Do you feel like your doctor keeps telling you to "wait and see" while your mama heart is telling you to seek help now? Are you struggling to know how to support your older child who continues to stutter despite receiving speech therapy? In this enc…
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5 Quick Questions to Audit Your Referral Process
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9:14Show Notes: slpnow.com/223 Feeling overwhelmed by the referral process? You’re not alone, and there is a better way. In this episode, I’m walking you through five simple but powerful questions to help you audit your current referral workflow. Whether you’re chasing down forms, drowning in springtime referrals, or just winging it with every new case…
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Drop the CCC Flex — It’s Just Making ASHA Richer
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21:44Welcome to episode 3 of the Fix SLP Summer School Series! Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Elizabeth Nielsen, MA/SLP, break down why the CCC is NOT a license, how to correctly sign your name as an SLP, and how putting CCC everywhere just turns you into a free ASHA billboard. We’re tackling the sneaky ways this misinformation keeps spreading so you can prot…
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Audiology Perspectives with Jack Katz and James Hall III
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1:04:33Guests: Jack Katz, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, and James Hall III, PhD Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/audiology-perspectives Join Mary Beth Hines, host of the 'Keys for SLPs - Learning from Legends' series, and co-host Dr. Dakota Sharp, as they celebrate ASHA's 100th anniversary by interviewin…
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221 Gina Prosch: Have You Built a Habit Of Interaction With Your Kids? How Do It And Why It’s Important
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28:03Hey Friends~ When we talk about a lot of stuff with our kids - the stuff that isn’t the important stuff; the stuff that is inconsequential, we develop the habit of interaction. When 90% of your interactions are wonderful, and then the hard conversations that do necessarily come, won’t be as big of a deal. The Key: have LOTS of conversations.. Why? …
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Michigan SLP Bill: Cutting Red Tape with House Bill 4484
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35:16Join Dr. Jeanette Benigas, Preston Lewis, MA/SLP, and Alexa Chapman, MA/SLP, as they break down Michigan’s House Bill 4484, a major step in ensuring state licensure remains the sole credential for SLPs—no CCC required. Hear how grassroots advocacy drove this bill forward, what it means for SLPs across Michigan, and why it’s a model for other states…
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179. 5 Healthy Hacks for a Full Summer Recovery
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18:33Take your recovery as seriously as the work. In this episode, I share my five current favorite health hacks for achieving optimal health and well-being, both mentally and physically. P.S. Prevent burnout by becoming a SIS member and receiving educationally rich, ready-for-use materials in your inbox weekly. Don't delay and join the SIS Membership t…
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24 Against All Odds: How One Micro Preemie Survivor Found Her God-Given Purpose
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18:46Are you sitting in the NICU wondering if your micro preemie will not just survive, but actually thrive and live independently? Do you have an older child with special needs struggling to find their purpose? Have medical professionals told you to "prepare for the worst" and you're searching for hope that God's plans are bigger? Episode Overview: Mee…
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The Referral Struggle Is Real: Why This Process Feels So Hard
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6:12Show Notes: slpnow.com/222 Referrals shouldn't feel this overwhelming, but--for most school-based SLPs--they do. In this episode, I’m diving into the real data behind referral stress, straight from 434 SLPs who shared their biggest challenges. From missing background info to that infamous springtime referral flood, we’re unpacking why this process …
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Challenging the CCC in SLP Jobs | Fix SLP Summer School Ep. 2
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33:42This Fix SLP Podcast Summer School episode breaks down why CCC requirements still show up in SLP job postings—and how you can push back. Dr. Jeanette Benigas and Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, tackle lazy copy-paste listings, leadership mindsets stuck in the past, and how real SLPs have gotten major employers to drop the CCC. Hear wins from Michigan, plus …
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23 Special Needs Mom Summer Burnout Prevention: 5 Strategies for Family Wellness
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15:33Does summer feel overwhelming when the structure of school disappears and you're suddenly trying to keep everyone happy and regulated for three whole months? Are you struggling to find the balance between maintaining some routine while still allowing for the flexibility and fun that summer should bring? Do you find yourself depleted and reactive be…
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220 What Does “A Language Rich Environment” Really Mean?
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25:19Hey Friends~ You hear child centers and schools claim to have a “Language Rich Environment”. Do you have a language rich environment at home? You can! But what exactly does that mean? And how do you create that in a way that does NOT add another thing to your to do list? The trick… is it is all about you, mom and dad. It is not actually the space o…
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178. Use the "Look at" Sentence Strip to Develop Autistic Speech
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17:54Over 20 years ago, I moved from the "I want" sentence strip to the "Look at" one in working with children with Autism. Why? This episode explores the advantages of using a "Look at" sentence strip over an "I want" sentence strip to optimize gains in the development of communication skills in children with autism in both the short and long term. Rea…
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Understanding Different Types of ADHD with Dr. Saporito, PhD | Season 7 Episode 9
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51:24In this episode, we speak with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Saporito, PhD, about gender differences in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) presentations and the less frequently identified and talked about type of ADHD that often includes traits of inattentiveness, perfectionism and being rule bound. Dr. Saporito discusses both…
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Do You Really Need the CCC in Private Practice? | Fix SLP Summer School Ep. 1
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15:59Welcome to Episode 1 of the Fix SLP Summer School series—where we’re schooling the system all summer long. Preston Lewis, MS/SLP, and private practice owner Elizabeth Nielsen, MA/SLP, tackle a key question: Do you really need the CCC in private practice? Elizabeth shares how dropping the CCC had zero impact on billing, referrals, or her waitlist—ev…
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Dysphagia with Catriona Steele and John Ashford
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1:02:44Guests: Catriona Steele, PhD, CCC-SLP, S-LP(C), Reg. CASLPO, F-ESSD, ASHA Honors, and John Ashford, PhD, CCC-SLP Hosted by: Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT® 200, and Christina Liem, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/dysphagia-with Join host Mary Beth Hines and co-host Ch…
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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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22 Trauma-Informed Parenting: How to Move from Triggered to Thriving Using Faith-Based Strategies For Special Needs Parents
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42:44How 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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Voice and Voice Disorders with Edie Hapner and Christine Sapienza
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1:03:53Guests: Edie Hapner, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Christine Sapienza, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Voice-and-Voice-Disorders-with-Edie Join Mary Beth Hines, host of the 'Keys for SLPs Learning from Legends' series in honor of ASHA's 100th anniversary, as she co-hosts alongs…
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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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29:53Are 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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