Latest Communication delay Podcast Episodes
Marilyn Zecher, M.A., CALT : Multisensory Math | Season 6, Episode 8
Unbabbled - April 25, 2024 16:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 inters...
Dr. Michele Joseph: Supporting Neurodiverse Students into Young Adulthood | Season 6, Episode 7
Unbabbled - March 28, 2024 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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...
Elizabeth Elder: Finding Community and Support | Season 6, Episode 6
Unbabbled - March 07, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 o...
Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo: Using Conscious Discipline at Home | Season 6, Episode 5
Unbabbled - January 18, 2024 19:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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...
Ash Brandin: Managing Screen Time | Season 6, Episode 4
Unbabbled - December 13, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsScreens 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 the...
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC-SLP: Strategies to Support Executive Functioning | Season 6, Episode 3
Unbabbled - November 28, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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...
Becky Willson, MS, CCC-SLP: Linking Language Therapy and Academics | Season 6, Episode 2
Unbabbled - October 27, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 sch...
Melissa Howard, DPT: What is Pediatric Physical Therapy | Season 6, Episode 1
Unbabbled - October 18, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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...
Anjela Martinez and Jill Wood: Making Summer Reading Fun | Season 5, Episode 10
Unbabbled - June 02, 2023 18:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsSummer 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 spec...
Dr. Michelle Beard: Part 2 - Accepting a Diagnosis | Season 5, Episode 9
Unbabbled - May 18, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsWhen 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 varie...
Rachel Czar: What is Occupational Therapy? | Season 5, Episode 8
Unbabbled - April 19, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 evaluatio...
Dr. Michelle Beard: Speaking to Children About Their Diagnosis | Season 5, Episode 7
Unbabbled - February 24, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 chil...
Sharon Duval, CCC-SLP: DIR® Floortime Model of Therapy | Season 5, Episode 6
Unbabbled - January 17, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 Shar...
Wade Barrett: Exploring Inclusive Sports Programing | Season 5. Episode 5
Unbabbled - December 13, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsFinding 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 perio...
Greg Santucci, MS, OTR: Supporting Sensory Regulation | Season 5. Episode 4
Unbabbled - November 07, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 an...
Jennifer Anderson from Kids Eat in Color: Pediatric Nutrition Q&A | Season 5. Episode 3
Unbabbled - October 24, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 ...
Ali Allawala and Farzeen Ali: The Karachi Down Syndrome Program | Season 5. Episode 2
Unbabbled - October 10, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 organizatio...
Cari Ebert: Play Based Speech-Language Therapy | Season 5. Episode 1
Unbabbled - September 13, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 sci...
Mr. Chazz: Conscious Parenting | Season 4. Episode 10
Unbabbled - May 18, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 ...
Mary Mecham: Disability Book Week | Season 4, Episode 9
Unbabbled - April 27, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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 W...
Bonnie Jones and Meredith Krimmel: Understanding Specialty School Admissions | Season 4, Episode 8
Unbabbled - April 13, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsA 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, ...
Houston School Options: Finding the Right School for Your Child | Season 4, Episode 7
Unbabbled - March 30, 2022 13:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsOur 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...
Dr. Steven Hogan: Preparing for the Dentist | Season 4, Episode 6
Unbabbled - March 08, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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...
Kacie Barnes: Taking the Stress Out of Feeding Your Kids | Season 4, Episode 5
Unbabbled - February 02, 2022 20:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIn 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, K...
Huyen Cao: Navigating the Public School Special Education System | Season 4, Episode 4
Unbabbled - January 18, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThe 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 lan...
Alyssa Blask Campbell: Emotional Intelligence and Sensory Regulation | Season 4, Episode 3
Unbabbled - December 15, 2021 20:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsAlyssa 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 tin...
Supporting Siblings of Neurodiverse Kids Part 2 with Lynn McLean, LCSW-S | Season 4 Episode 2
Unbabbled - November 17, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThis 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 an...
Supporting Siblings of Neurodiverse Kids: A Parent Perspective with Katie Higgins | Season 4, Episode 1
Unbabbled - November 03, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsYou 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 in...
At-Home Toddler Activities with Beth from Days with Grey | Season 3, Episode 11
Unbabbled - May 19, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsDo 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 Unbabbl...
At-Home Support for Children with ADHD Featuring Dr. Kimberly Harrison
Unbabbled - April 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsDo 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 Harri...
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