Unbabbled
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsNavigating 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 development. Whether you’re the parent or caregiver of a neurodiverse child who has autism, a speech-language delay or a learning disability, or you’re an educator who works with special needs children, this show is for you.
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Marilyn Zecher, M.A., CALT : Multisensory Math | Season 6, Episode 8
April 25, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode we speak with dyslexia specialist, Marilyn Zecher, MA, CALT, about using her expertise and experience as a Certified Academic Language Therapist to teach mathematics. During the episode, Marilyn explains what it means to teach using a “multisensory approach”, discusses the intersection of language and mathematics and talks about why it is so important to use real world, hands-on learning experiences. She also gives parents and teachers specific multisensory activities they im...
Dr. Michele Joseph: Supporting Neurodiverse Students into Young Adulthood | Season 6, Episode 7
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode Stephanie speaks with Dr. Michele Joseph, Head of School at Gateway Academy about supporting high school students as they transition into young adulthood. Gateway Academy is a private school in Houston, Texas that serves 6th-12th grade students with academic and social challenges. Through their programming, Gateway supports students on their path to employment, college, and life beyond high school. Throughout her years in education, Michele has found teaching and addressing s...
Elizabeth Elder: Finding Community and Support | Season 6, Episode 6
March 07, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode we speak with Elizabeth Elder about finding a community and support system as a mother of children with special needs. Elizabeth is the founder of Steel Magnolia Moms, a Houston based support group for Mothers of children with special needs. Steel Magnolia Moms offers a variety of programs, events, and an online community designed to share knowledge, resources and, most importantly, encourage moms to find themselves again. Throughout the episode Elizabeth discusses her journe...
Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo: Using Conscious Discipline at Home | Season 6, Episode 5
January 18, 2024 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo, former special education teacher and Conscious Discipline Master Instructor, discusses the positive impact of using Conscious Discipline at home and in her classroom. Elizabeth highlights the changes she implemented in her classroom and home that had the greatest impact as well as which elements of conscious discipline she started with and why. She also gives advice on what she recommends parents begin with at home. Throughout the episode, Elizabeth ...
Ash Brandin: Managing Screen Time | Season 6, Episode 4
December 13, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBScreens are becoming increasingly interwoven into our children’s everyday lives. Unfortunately, a lot of the information around screen usage is either contradictory, vague, or rooted in extremes. This can leave parents confused, frustrated, or feeling guilty as they navigate screen usage for their family. In this episode, educator Ash Brandin (@TheGamerEducator) gives tips and information to help families make screens work for everyone. They provide ways for parents to reframe their thinking...
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP: Strategies to Support Executive Functioning | Season 6, Episode 3
November 28, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode we sit down with Speech-Language Pathologist and executive functioning expert, Sarah Ward to discuss strategies to support the development of executive functions at home and school. Sarah starts off by giving a brief overview of what “executive functioning” means in everyday life then jumps into practical and effective ways parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists can support students as they develop these skills. Sarah Ward, MS, CCC-SLP is the Co-Director of Cognitive...
Becky Willson, MS, CCC-SLP: Linking Language Therapy and Academics | Season 6, Episode 2
October 27, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, we speak with pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Becky Wilson, about the link between language disorders and academics and how targeting underlying language skills helps support students learning. Throughout the episode Becky discusses ways reading, math, and all areas of school are interwoven with underlying language skills and ways as a speech-pathologist she targets these skills to develop a child’s overall academic learning. Becky Willson, MS, CCC-SLP is a speech la...
Melissa Howard, DPT: What is Pediatric Physical Therapy | Season 6, Episode 1
October 18, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, we sit down with pediatric physical therapist, Melissa Howard, DPT to talk about the basics of pediatric physical therapy. Melissa explains what physical therapy is, signs a child may benefit from physical, how it differs from occupational therapy, and ways she collaborates with other therapists. While many areas physical therapists treat were familiar to us, such as developing an efficient gait, building strong core, and rehabbing muscles after injury, one specific area was...
Anjela Martinez and Jill Wood: Making Summer Reading Fun | Season 5, Episode 10
June 02, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBSummer is finally here! And while many kids have dreams of days spent at the pool, playing outside or having all day tv marathons, it is also the perfect time to kick back and relax with a good book! In this episode, Anjela Martinez from the Harris County Public Library Outreach Program and special co-host Parish School librarian, Jill Wood, share ways parents can support even their most reluctant readers over the summer. Throughout the episode Anjela and Jill discuss ways to promote reading...
Dr. Michelle Beard: Part 2 - Accepting a Diagnosis | Season 5, Episode 9
May 18, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWhen a child receives a diagnosis, it can impact the entire family and bring on a variety of emotions and responses from parents. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Beard returns to the podcast to discuss a child receiving a diagnosis from the parent and care giver perspective. She touches on a variety of emotions that parents commonly report, ways parents can work through their emotions, ideas for self-care that are actually feasible, and gives resources for families going through the evaluation...
Rachel Czar: What is Occupational Therapy? | Season 5, Episode 8
April 19, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, pediatric Occupational Therapist Rachel Czar answers all our questions about the basics of occupational therapy (OT) including our most commonly asked question- what is OT? Throughout the episode Rachel discusses signs a child might benefit from OT and how to obtain an evaluation. She also discusses ways specific areas of difficulty may impact a child at school and at home, as well as skills an OT may address with a child. While the profession is broad, Rachel helps break it...
Dr. Michelle Beard: Speaking to Children About Their Diagnosis | Season 5, Episode 7
February 24, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode we tackle a frequently asked question: “Should I tell my child about their diagnosis? And if so, how?”. When a child receives a diagnosis such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD, or a Language or Learning Disorder it can be difficult for parents to know how to discuss this with their child. According to our guest, Dr. Michelle Beard, there is no “one size fits all” answer. However, there are many factors parents and caregivers can take into consideration when thinking about how and wh...
Sharon Duval, CCC-SLP: DIR® Floortime Model of Therapy | Season 5, Episode 6
January 17, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode we discuss the DIR® Floortime model of therapy with Sharon Duval, CCC-SLP. DIR stands for the Developmental, Individual-differences, and Relationship-based model which highlights the power of relationships and emotional connections to fuel development. Throughout the episode Sharon discusses the underlying principles of DIR® Floortime how it may differ from traditional therapy, the population she works with, and why she is so passionate about this approach. Sharon also touche...
Wade Barrett: Exploring Inclusive Sports Programing | Season 5. Episode 5
December 13, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBFinding an activity outside of school that is developmentally appropriate and inclusive of neurodivergent children or children with speech and language difficulties can be a challenge for parents. While many of our kids may excel in physical activities, they may struggle to attend for long periods, follow multiple step instructions, or need repetition. Other children may have fine or gross motor difficulties which require extra instruction or accommodation. Finding a program with coaches tha...
Greg Santucci, MS, OTR: Supporting Sensory Regulation | Season 5. Episode 4
November 07, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, Stephanie and Meredith sit down with the Keynote Speaker from The Parish School’s 2022 Giving Voice to Children Luncheon, Greg Santucci. Throughout the episode Greg discusses ways to see beyond a child’s behavior by supporting their underlying sensory and safety needs at home and in the classroom. Greg uses specific examples from his life and clinical experiences to illustrate the importance of being curious about a child’s sensory needs to support their learning potential. ...
Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat in Color: Pediatric Nutrition Q&A | Season 5. Episode 3
October 24, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, we use questions submitted by Unbabbled listeners in an informal Q&A with pediatric dietician Jennifer Anderson MSPH, RND. Jennifer has firsthand experience not only as a dietician, but as a mother of a picky eater. She uses her expertise and life experience to answer questions ranging from “How do I introduce more protein” and “Help my child needs to gain weight!” to “How do I speak with well-meaning adults who pressure my child to eat!” Her advice is based on research and ...
Ali Allawala and Farzeen Ali: The Karachi Down Syndrome Program | Season 5. Episode 2
October 10, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode we sit down with Ali Allawala and Farzeen Ali to discuss their innovative and inspiring work to support families and individuals with Down Syndrome. Ali and Farzeen are Co-founders and current directors of The Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP). KDSP is a non-profit organization in Karachi Pakistan, launched in March 2014 by a group of concerned parents and passionate individuals who realized a need for a platform for those with Down syndrome due to limited support and reso...
Cari Ebert: Play Based Speech-Language Therapy | Season 5. Episode 1
September 13, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode, we speak with Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Cari Ebert about the importance of play and relational connections in supporting a child’s language development. Cari shares her own personal experiences that have shaped her perspective and therapeutic style, discusses the science-based importance of play on children’s brain development, and gives specific strategies parents, educators and caregivers can use to incorporate play into their daily activities. Cari also highli...
Mr. Chazz: Conscious Parenting | Season 4. Episode 10
May 18, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, we chat with Mr. Chazz, a parent and teacher coach, about positive behavior approaches at home and in the classroom. He is an early childhood educator, educational specialist, and parenting coach. In the episode Mr Chazz discusses his three-step approach of see, guide, trust by walking us through each stop. He also touches on the importance of understanding our own parenting self-judgements and background to best support our children and students. This episode is bursting wi...
Mary Mecham: Disability Book Week | Season 4, Episode 9
April 27, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Mary Mecham, Director of Disability Book Week to learn about this year’s inaugural event. Mary is an avid reader, advocate, and mother of two girls with rare genetic disorders. She has teamed up with Parish School Teacher Caralou Smith to start Disability Book Week as part of their capstone project with Texas Partners in Policymaking, a leadership training program designed to empower adults with developmental disabilities and family members to become effecti...
Bonnie Jones and Meredith Krimmel: Understanding Specialty School Admissions | Season 4, Episode 8
April 13, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBA substantial part of finding the right school for your child is going through the seemingly daunting admissions process! In this episode we chat with the director of admissions from Gateway Academy, Bonnie Jones, MS, CCC-SLP and The Parish School’s director of admissions and Unbabbled co-cost, Meredith Krimmel, MS, CCC-SLP. Throughout the episode Bonnie and Meredith walk us through what the typical admissions process is like for a specialty school including how to start the process, what pa...
Houston School Options: Finding the Right School for Your Child | Season 4, Episode 7
March 30, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBOur guests today, Dee Dee Halpin and Julie Blumberg run Houston School Options where they help families find the most effective school program for their children. Over the years, Dee Dee and Julie have helped guide numerous families - both new to the city and Houston natives - through the school choice process. During our conversation they discuss their process to find the right match and give tips to parents who are looking, such as what to look for when visiting schools and how you’ll know...
Dr. Steven Hogan: Preparing for the Dentist | Season 4, Episode 6
March 08, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode we chat with pediatric dentist Dr. Steven Hogan about the unique challenges and treatment for a neurodiverse population, including children with sensory processing difficulties, anxiety, communication difficulties, and a wide range of medical diagnoses. Dr. Hogan discusses things parents can do to prepare children for the dentist, tips for at the dentist, strategies he personally uses in treatment, and advice for brushing at home. Dr. Hogan’s goal is to make the trip to the d...
Kacie Barnes: Taking the Stress Out of Feeding Your Kids | Season 4, Episode 5
February 02, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode we speak with registered dietician Kacie Barnes about pediatric nutrition. Kacie is the owner of Mama Knows Nutrition, where she helps parents of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers find solutions to nourish their families without stress, guilt, or chaos. Throughout the episode, Kacie shares tips for introducing new foods, discusses typical variations in children’s diets and the nutritional needs of kids all with her signature humor and judgment free style. Kacie Barnes, MC...
Huyen Cao: Navigating the Public School Special Education System | Season 4, Episode 4
January 18, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThe public school system offers a wide range of services for children free of charge! But Navigating through the paperwork, knowing what services are available, understanding the laws and regulations and learning the new lingo can be overwhelming and confusing! In this week’s episode, speech language pathologist, Huyen Cao, MA, CCC-SLP answers our questions to help demystify the public-school special education system. Throughout the episode Huyen discusses how to ask for an evaluation, who c...
Alyssa Blask Campbell: Emotional Intelligence and Sensory Regulation | Season 4, Episode 3
December 15, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBAlyssa Blask Campbell, Med, is an emotional development expert with a master's degree in early childhood education. She is the founder of Seed and Sew, an online modern parenting community, and the co-created the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method, a how-to guide for responding to tiny humans' big emotions to build emotional intelligence from infancy. Through Seed and Sew, Alyssa trains parents, educators, and caregivers in emotional coaching and understanding emotional intelligen...
Supporting Siblings of Neurodiverse Kids Part 2 with Lynn McLean, LCSW-S | Season 4 Episode 2
November 17, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThis episode continues our discussion on supporting siblings with input from a mental health professional. Our guest, Lynn McLean, LCSW-S, RPT-S, gives advice on how to talk to children about struggles one child may have and gives ideas for supporting families as they navigate family dynamics and emotions. During our conversation Lynn not only gives specific strategies and tips, but also encourages parents and caregivers to hold space for big emotions and lean into hard conversations even wh...
Supporting Siblings of Neurodiverse Kids: A Parent Perspective with Katie Higgins | Season 4, Episode 1
November 03, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBYou may have heard it said, “Your sibling is your first friend” or “A sibling is a built-in best friend”. And while these common sayings can be true, sibling relationships are often complex and messy - swinging from loving, supportive, cooperative to jealous and fighting, then back again! Add into the mix a child with neurodiversity or complex medical needs and the relationships can get even more complicated. In today’s episode we hear how Katie Higgins, a mom of three, supports her children...
At-Home Toddler Activities with Beth from Days with Grey | Season 3, Episode 11
May 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBDo mornings with your young children often feel hectic? Does starting the day with TV or iPad games set the wrong tone for the rest of your day? Beth from the website Days with Grey has a solution: start the day with simple, intentional, play-based learning activities! In this episode of Unbabbled, Beth, a teacher turned stay-at-home mom turned business owner, discusses how starting the day with engaging learning activities can set parents up for a day of playing and teaching children new sk...
At-Home Support for Children with ADHD Featuring Dr. Kimberly Harrison
April 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBDo you ever wonder why your child with ADHD has trouble getting started on chores or homework? Have you noticed that they get off track when following seemingly simple instructions? Or does preparing to leave your house in the morning often feel chaotic? Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Kimberly Harrison discusses why individuals with ADHD operate differently and how parents can best support them. Additionally, she provides advice on how to help get things done more efficiently, so everyone can st...
At-Home Support for Children with ADHD Featuring Dr. Kimberly Harrison | Season 3, Episode 10
April 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBDo you ever wonder why your child with ADHD has trouble getting started on chores or homework? Have you noticed that they get off track when following seemingly simple instructions? Or does preparing to leave your house in the morning often feel chaotic? Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Kimberly Harrison discusses why individuals with ADHD operate differently and how parents can best support them. Additionally, she provides advice on how to help get things done more efficiently, so everyone can st...
BONUS EPISODE: Being an Informed SLP with Meredith Harold
April 14, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBThis special episode was recorded in February 2020 at the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (TSHA) Annual Convention in Houston, and is being released in conjunction with the 2021 Virtual TSHA Convention. In this episode, we speak with Meredith Poore Harold, PhD, CCC-SLP, about the importance of evidence-based practice, barriers clinicians face in implementing evidence-based practice, and how her business, The Informed SLP is helping clinicians to put research into practice. Abou...
At-Home Sensory-Based Play Activities with Julie Friedman | Season 3, Episode 9
April 07, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBMompreneur Julie Friedman joins us this episode to discuss her journey to bringing sensory-based play into her home. Julie is the owner and founder of Young, Wild & Friedman, a Houston-based company that ships sensory play kits worldwide. She shares her inspiration for starting her business and gives a first-hand account of how sensory-based play has positively impacted her daughter’s development. She shares similar stories from other families. We also discuss simple steps parents can take t...
At-Home Activities That Support Your Child’s Social-Emotional Development with Amanda Armbruster | Season 3, Episode 8
March 17, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBLicensed professional counselor, Amanda Armbruster, provides advice for supporting children’s social and emotional development at home. Hear meaningful tips to help children through everyday challenges, including how to navigate big emotions in public places, how to deal with low impulse control, what to do when you feel your child “knows better,” and ways parents can model self-regulation behaviors. While Amanda gives many useful strategies, her greatest message is that all kids are good ki...
At-Home Activities That Support Your Elementary Student’s Learning | Season 3, Episode 7
March 03, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBReading specialist, Jordan Boyce, shares practical, easy and fun ideas that parents can do at home to support their elementary-aged child’s (ages 5-9) learning. Throughout the episode, Jordan provides hands-on, engaging activities to support a child’s developing reading and math skills using materials most families already have on-hand, like Legos, Magnatiles and dixie cups. She also provides book recommendations for early readers that hold children’s attention while still easily read indepe...
At-Home Activities That Support Your Tween’s Learning | Season 3, Episode 6
February 03, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBElementary teacher Wendy Garza, Wendy provides a variety of simple, engaging and practical activities parents can do at home with their tween (kids ages 9-12) to support their academic learning. tips on using children’s interests to drive fun inquiry-based learning projects, provides methods for engaging children when practicing reading, and discusses the benefits of getting your child into the kitchen! About Wendy Garza, MEd Wendy is a bilingual special education teacher at The Parish Scho...
Mental Health and Medication with Dr. Alain Katic | Season 3, Episode 5
January 20, 2021 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBDr. Alain Katic of Houston Clinical Trials joins us to answer parents' and professionals' questions about mental health and medication. He discusses how to tell if a medication is working, how long it takes to see changes, and provides information on side effects parents may see with certain medications. Many questions asked are related specifically to children who have speech, language and sensory processing difficulties. In addition, Dr. Katic provides background information on many common...
Tips to Survive and Thrive During the Holidays | Season 3, Episode 4
December 16, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThe holidays are here, and our hosts are discussing several tried and true tips to help parents prepare for the challenges the season may bring. These tips are provided with children who have language and social challenges in mind, but they’re excellent for trying with all children as well. This episode was originally recorded and released in December 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic. Holiday celebrations look very different in 2020, but many of these ideas are applicable for any yea...
Social-Emotional Learning: Practical Activities Parents Can Implement at Home
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSocial-emotional learning is a vital part of education and development. Self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills are necessary for school, work and life success, but these skills may require direct teaching for children who have disabilities. In this episode, we chat with Elizabeth Sautter, who provides practical strategies parents can use to build their child’s executive functioning skills, and help them to manage emotions and navigate social situations. Elizabeth also provide...
Social-Emotional Learning: Practical Activities Parents Can Implement at Home | Season 3, Episode 3
November 18, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSocial-emotional learning is a vital part of education and development. Self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills are necessary for school, work and life success, but these skills may require direct teaching for children who have disabilities. In this episode, we chat with Elizabeth Sautter, who provides practical strategies parents can use to build their child’s executive functioning skills, and help them to manage emotions and navigate social situations. Elizabeth also provide...
Long-Term Financial Planning for Families of Children with Special Needs | Season 3, Episode 2
November 04, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBCaring for a child with special needs, such as a communication disorder, learning difference or complex medical diagnosis, can be overwhelming. Families planning for the future of a child with special needs could benefit from additional support and financial resources. In this episode, we speak with financial planners Bryan Smith and Tinja Anderson of MassMutual Greater Houston to learn the basics of planning for your family’s unique financial needs. They provide clarity on complex issues li...
Long-Term Financial Planning for Families of Children with Special Needs | Season 3, Episode 1
November 04, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBCaring for a child with special needs, such as a communication disorder, learning difference or complex medical diagnosis, can be overwhelming. Families planning for the future of a child with special needs could benefit from additional support and financial resources. In this episode, we speak with financial planners Bryan Smith and Tinja Anderson of MassMutual Greater Houston to learn the basics of planning for your family’s unique financial needs. They provide clarity on complex issues li...
Dyslexia Diagnosis and Intervention | Season 3, Episode 1
October 21, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWith an estimated 15-20% of the population showing signs of dyslexia, it is the most common cause of reading, writing and spelling difficulties in children and persists throughout life. Yet, there is still a lot of confusions among the public, including parents and teachers, when it comes to understanding this learning disability. In this episode, we sit down with reading specialists Alison Edwards and Meagan Rosales to discuss dyslexia, including the red flags to look for, when and how to g...
Help Your Child Adjust to Frequent Changes in Social Norms
September 02, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIf there is one thing we’ve learned since March 2020, it’s that the rules of our society are frequently changing! The way we grocery shop, go out to eat, attend school, have birthday parties, and even interact with family members have all been altered. With changes to the social rules and expectations occurring in almost every aspect of your child’s life, it’s important to address these adjustments and teach your child how to figure out the new rules and also adapt to them. During this bon...
Help Your Child Adjust to Frequent Changes in Social Norms | Season 2, Episode 15
September 02, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIf there is one thing we’ve learned since March 2020, it’s that the rules of our society are frequently changing! The way we grocery shop, go out to eat, attend school, have birthday parties, and even interact with family members have all been altered. With changes to the social rules and expectations occurring in almost every aspect of your child’s life, it’s important to address these adjustments and teach your child how to figure out the new rules and also adapt to them. During this bon...
Dynamic Testing for Social Communication Disorders Using the CAPs with Dr. Adriana Lavi
July 22, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBHave you ever sent a text asking someone how they’re doing and received the reply “great.” You may have interpreted it as your friend is having a wonderful day. However, they might have actually been having a horrible day and meant “great” sarcastically. Understanding a person’s meaning behind their words (otherwise known as pragmatic language ability) often requires knowing a lot of contextual clues, including tone of voice, body language and facial expressions. “Great” with an eye roll is ...
Dynamic Testing for Social Communication Disorders Using the CAPs with Dr. Adriana Lavi | Season 2, Episode 14
July 22, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBHave you ever sent a text asking someone how they’re doing and received the reply “great.” You may have interpreted it as your friend is having a wonderful day. However, they might have actually been having a horrible day and meant “great” sarcastically. Understanding a person’s meaning behind their words (otherwise known as pragmatic language ability) often requires knowing a lot of contextual clues, including tone of voice, body language and facial expressions. “Great” with an eye roll is ...
Bilingualism and Language Development with Jacquilyn Carcamo | Season 2, Episode 13
July 08, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBRaising a child in a bilingual household? Hear from bilingual speech-language pathologist, Jacquilyn Carcamo, as she discusses language development and the many common misconceptions held by families, educators and even therapists in supporting children learning to speak more than one language. She provides guidance in determining whether a bilingual child is struggling with a language disorder or if their difficulties are due to learning a second language. In addition to her clinical expert...
Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Jennie Bjorem | Season 2, Episode 12
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBBeing told that your child has childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) can be shocking and confusing. Since this speech/sound disorder is so rare—occurring in 1-2 children per 1,000—many doctors, educators, professionals and even speech-language pathologists have minimal understanding of it. In this episode, we speak with speech-language pathologist and childhood apraxia of speech expert, Jennie Bjorem about the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of apraxia. She also provides tips on where p...
Speech Sound Disorders with Jessica Carter | Season 2, Episode 11
June 03, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWhen a child’s speech is difficult to understand, there can be many underlying causes. Their difficulty could be due to an articulation disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, a phonological processing disorder or something else entirely. This episode, we discuss speech sound disorders with speech-language pathologist, Jessica Carter. Jessica defines what phonological processing disorders and articulation disorders are and explains how they differ from childhood apraxia of speech. We then di...