SLP Learning Hour
Each season of the SLP Learning Hour we release a new miniseries, all dedicated to going in-depth on a different speech therapy topic. Hear from a variety of hosts and guests who are leaders in the field as they discuss topics including: stuttering, AAC, sports concussion, teletherapy, ethics, and more! Each episode of SLP Learning Hour is worth .1 ASHA CEU when you complete the accompanying course through Speech Therapy PD.
Impedimento cognitivo vascular: lo que los SLPs no pueden ignorar - SLPs en Acción
Invitada: Jackie Rodriguez, M.S. CCC-SLP
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En este episodio de SLPs en Acción, Damaris Sánchez Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP, conversa con Jackie, MS, CCC-SLP, sobre el impedimento cognitivo vascular desde una perspectiva clínica, cultural y comunitaria, destacando por qué este es un tema que los patólogos del habla y lenguaje no pueden ignorar.
Conversarán sobre qué es el impedimento cognitivo vascular, cómo se diferencia de otras formas de deterioro cognitivo y cuál es...
The Bad Lunch Myth: Bias and Equity in School Feeding with Lily Glasgo - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
A conversation examining the intersection of systems, bias, and clinical practice to promote equitable feeding experiences for all students.
Guest: Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, sits down with Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L, to explore how bias, policy, and politics have shaped the history of school meals and what that means for children today. Through the lens of institutional feeding systems, this conversation examines how...
Choosing the Right Tools for Language Assessment with Michelle Ivey - School of Speech
Choosing the right language assessment tools takes more than reaching for a familiar test.
Guest: Michelle Ivey, PhD, CCC-SLP
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Using the RIOT framework—review, interview, observe, and test—as a guide, Carolyn and Michelle look at how information from multiple sources can inform the assessment process. They discuss thoughtful selection and interpretation of norm-referenced assessments, the importance of considering communication across settings and partners, and ways to ensure the family’s perspective has a meaningful role in the evalua...
Music-Based Sensorimotor Interventions for Children with Autism - the gestalt get-together
Tune into the connections between music, movement, and sensory processing.
Guest: Jessica Teich, PhD, MT-BC, MTA, NMT-F™
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In this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together, host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Jessi Teich, PhD, MT-BC, MTA, NMT-F™, to discuss music-based sensorimotor interventions for children with autism. Drawing from her work as a music therapist and researcher, Dr. Teich examines how music and rhythm can support sensory processing, motor control, and self-regulation.
Differences in sensory integration, moto...
Finding Your Niche in Feeding Therapy and Building a Private Practice with Jean Hawney - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
This episode offers practical guidance on building a feeding practice that is clinically sound, ethical, and sustainable.
Guest: Jean Hawney, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC
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In this episode of First Bite, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Jean Hawney, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC, to break down some of the biggest barriers pediatric SLPs face when considering private practice, from mindset blocks and finding your niche to the logistical challenges of getting started. Michelle and...
Beyond “Won’t”: Trauma, Regulation, and Collaborative Care - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Trauma-sensitive care and interprofessional collaboration to better support children and families.
Guest: Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L, to discuss how combining clinical perspectives can strengthen care for children with feeding challenges, sensory differences, nervous system dysregulation, and other complex needs. They consider what may be...
Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy: RFT In Action - Making Sense with Madi the SLP
Support responsive feeding while honoring each child’s autonomy.
Guest: Jenny McGlothlin, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC
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In this episode of Making Sense with Madi the SLP, Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Jenny McGlothlin, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, to discuss what responsive feeding therapy looks like in practice.
Jenny shares a practical framework for bringing the values of responsive feeding therapy into feeding sessions while honoring each child’s autonomy around eating. She explains how to apply thes...
The Confident EI SLP: Feeding, Coaching, and Real-Life Care with Margaryta Kuzmin - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Learn from Margaryta’s "C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T." EI SLP framework to support functional, collaborative, and family-centered intervention.
Guest: Margaryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Margaryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE, a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist and early intervention provider, for a joyful and empowering discussion about the many hats SLPs wear in early intervention. From feeding and dysphagia to...
Using Language Comprehension Curricula in Schools with Hannah Hudson - School of Speech
Learn about common barriers and misconceptions surrounding language comprehension curricula, considerations for choosing and implementing a curriculum, and ways to collaborate with educators.
Guest: Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP
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In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how language comprehension curricula can support elementary students with language and literacy difficulties and how SLPs can incorporate these tools into their current practice. As expectations for SLP involvement...
Back to Basics on Gestalt Language Processing - the gestalt get-together
From language modeling to play, refresh the tools you use every day.
Guest: Emily Byers Chaney, MS, CCC-SLP
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Whether you’re new to gestalt language processing or could use a refresher, this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together brings the basics back into focus. Host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Emily Byers Chaney, MS, CCC-SLP, to talk through echolalia, language modeling, play-based intervention, and how GLP discourse has evolved.
Using real-world clinical examples, Corinne and Em...
Busting Concussion Myths: What SLPs Need to Know - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Unpack the myths, realities, and clinical considerations surrounding pediatric concussions with an interprofessional team from The University of Tulsa's Concussion Center.
Guests: Laura Wilson, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIST; Rachel Hildebrand, PhD, LAT/ATC, CBIS; and Jennifer Steward, PhD
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by an interprofessional team from The University of Tulsa's Concussion Center. Together, they explore common misconceptions about concussions, including how symptoms present differently across toddlers, children...
Speech Sound Disorders and Adverse Educational Impact with Angie Neal - School of Speech
What does it really mean for a speech sound disorder to have an adverse educational impact?
Guest: Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP
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Together, they discuss the role of adverse educational impact in determining eligibility for school-based speech-language services, the differences between medical and educational service delivery models, and practical ways to collect and report data that supports compliant decision-making. They also examine how clear documentation can help IEP teams connect speech-language services to educational outcomes while supporting appropriate caseload...
Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy: Caregiver Involvement - Making Sense with Madi the SLP
Discover how caregiver collaboration can transform feeding therapy.
Guest: Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC
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Caregiver involvement is at the heart of successful responsive feeding therapy. In this episode of the Making Sense with Madi the SLP podcast, host Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC, to discuss practical ways speech-language pathologists can partner with families throughout the therapy process. Together, they explore strategies for including caregivers in sessions, coaching them to use responsive...
Finding Your Voice: Advocacy and PFD in Schools with Mary Dooher - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Explore the realities of addressing dysphagia and pediatric feeding disorder in schools.
Guest: Mary Dooher, MA, CCC-SLP,
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In this episode of the First Bite podcast, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, sits down with Mary P. Dooher, MA, CCC-SLP, a passionate school-based clinician and advocate from Alaska, for a heartfelt and energizing conversation about supporting students with feeding and swallowing needs in the school setting. Drawing from her journey across medical and educational environments, Mary shares how...
Circles of Communication with GLPs - the gestalt get-together
Turn connection into communication with practical DIR Floortime® strategies for supporting GLPs.
Guest: Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC
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In this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together podcast, host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC, to discuss how the DIR Floortime® approach can enhance clinical practice with gestalt language processors (GLPs). Together, they examine how understanding individual differences through the Floortime model can strengthen communication, relationships, and language development.
Corinne and Erin ex...
Beyond the Echo: Honoring Autistic Communication with Farwa Husain - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Practical strategies for supporting autistic communicators.
Guest: Farwa Husain, MS, CCC-SLP
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Farwa Husain, MA, CCC-SLP, bilingual speech-language pathologist, for a thoughtful conversation about supporting autistic individuals through relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming care. Together, they discuss how echolalia can be understood as meaningful communication rather than a behavior to eliminate. Farwa shares practical strategies for supporting autistic communicators who use echolalia, emphasizing how caregiver coaching...
Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy: Child-Centered Feeding Therapy - Making Sense with Madi the SLP
Follow the child’s cues for more meaningful feeding therapy.
Guest: Karen Dilfer, OTR/L
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In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, host Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Karen Dilfer, OTR/L, to discuss child-centered feeding therapy and how it aligns with the principles of responsive feeding therapy. Together, they explore the importance of honoring a child's autonomy and share practical ways to implement child-led approaches during feeding therapy sessions.
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Culturally Responsive Practices Transform Outcomes with Samantha Dudding - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Gain actionable strategies to support more inclusive, culturally responsive, and family-centered practice.
Guest: Samantha Dudding, MS, CCC-SLP
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, is joined by Samantha Dudding, MS, CCC-SLP, for a thoughtful conversation about how culturally responsive communication can promote more equitable outcomes in special education. Drawing on her clinical expertise and leadership experience, Samantha shares practical strategies for supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students and families while strengthening collaboration across educational...
What School-Based SLPs Should Know About Music Therapy with Anna Graves - School of Speech
Whether you're curious about the science behind music-based interventions or looking to build stronger interdisciplinary partnerships, this episode offers a practical introduction to music therapy
Full Episode Title: More Than Music: What School-Based SLPs Should Know About Music Therapy
Guest: Anna Graves, MA, MT-BC
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Music therapy is far more than singing songs or playing instruments. In this episode of the School of Speech podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by music therapist and SLP...
The Brain Health Toolbox with Jennifer Ruckner - Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs
How can we incorporate brain health into everyday clinical practice?
Guest: Jennifer Ruckner, MS, CCC-SLP
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Brainstorms podcast host Renee Garrett, MSED, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Jennifer Ruckner, MS, CCC-SLP, for a practical discussion on how speech-language pathologists can incorporate brain health into everyday clinical practice. Together, they break down the neuroscience behind neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, and lifestyle factors that influence brain function, while exploring what brain health really means across the continuum of care.
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Training Pediatric SLPs for Community Impact with Paula Pineda - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
What does it take to prepare pediatric SLPs in serving diverse communities?
Guest: Paula V. Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL
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In this episode of the First Bite podcast, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, is joined by Paula V. Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, bilingual speech-language pathologist, Chief Clinical Supervisor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and President of the ASHA Hispanic Caucus, for a thoughtful conversation about preparing pediatric SLPs to serve culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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How SLPs and OTs Can Transform School Mealtimes - School of Speech
Whether you're part of a feeding team or looking to strengthen collaboration with colleagues, you'll leave this episode with practical, evidence-informed ideas you can put to work in your own school.
Full Episode Title: More Than Lunch: How SLPs and OTs Can Transform School Mealtimes
Guests: Maragryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE & Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L
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In this episode of the School of Speech podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Margaryta Kuzmin, MA...
Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy: Felt Safety as the Foundation - Making Sense with Madi the SLP
Discover how felt safety can open the door to appetite, curiosity, and connection at mealtimes.
Guest: Katja Rowell, MD
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In this episode of Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy, host Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Katja Rowell, MD, to explore why felt safety is the foundation of responsive feeding therapy. Together, they discuss how creating a sense of felt safety during feeding sessions and at home supports children with pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders by fostering...
Teleterapia que conecta: intervenciones efectivas en acción - SLPs en Acción
Invitada: Lymari Segarra Arroyo, SLPD, CCC-SLP
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En este episodio del podcast SLPs en Acción, Damaris Sánchez Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP, conversa con la Dra. Lymari Segarra Arroyo, SLPD, CCC-SLP, sobre cómo la teleterapia puede convertirse en una herramienta clínica efectiva, dinámica y accesible para nuestros clientes. Juntas exploran estrategias prácticas para planificar sesiones virtuales significativas, fomentar la participación activa, adaptar las intervenciones según las necesidades del cliente y abordar los desafíos más comunes...
Language, Literacy, and the Path to Reading Success with Heather Ramsdell - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
What role do SLPs play with literacy development?
Guest: Heather L. Ramsdell, PhD, CCC-SLP, CALT, QIT
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Heather L. Ramsdell, PhD, CCC-SLP, CALT, QIT, for a passionate, research-backed discussion that positions speech-language pathologists as central to literacy development. Heather reframes dyslexia and reading challenges as reflections of underlying language and developmental profiles, explains how early oral language skills lay the foundation for reading...
Making Evidence-Based Practice Work in Schools - School of Speech
Whether you're new to school-based practice or a seasoned clinician, you'll leave with realistic, time-saving strategies you can use to make evidence-based practice a sustainable part of your everyday workflow.
Full Episode Title: From Research to Real Life: Making Evidence-Based Practice Work in Schools
Guests: Gabriella Reynolds, PhD, CCC-SLP & Dr. Ellie Cooper PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS CERT. AVT
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Evidence-based practice is essential for school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs), but finding, evaluating, and applying research can feel overwhelming in...
Celebrating ASHFoundation: 80 Years of Advancing Clinical Practice - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Learn how the ASHFoundation is stepping up amidst research funding cuts.
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In this special live episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Sharon E. Moss, PhD, CCC-SLP, CAE, Executive Director of the ASHFoundation, along with past funding recipients Katherine M. Trice, BA, and Ryan McCreery, PhD, to celebrate the ASHFoundation's 80th anniversary.
If you've been watching the news and wondering how research funding cuts might impact our field, take a breath...
Health-Literate Communication for SLPs with Richard Zraick - Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs
Health-literate communication is essential to effective speech-language pathology practice.
Guest: Richard Zraick, PhD, CCC-SLP, CHSE
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In this episode of Brainstorms, Richard Zraick, PhD, CCC-SLP, CHSE, joins host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, to discuss practical, evidence-informed strategies for making clinical communication clearer, more accessible, and more actionable. Together, they examine common barriers to patient understanding and share practical ways to organize information, reduce cognitive load, use plain language without sacrificing clinical accuracy, incorporate teach-back into everyday practice, and...
NICU to EI with the Hospital-to-Home Systems Change Team - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Learn how to support NICU graduates as they transition from the hospital to home.
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What happens when Michelle sits down with Tiffany Elliott, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC; Sara Circelli, MA, IMH-E, PMH-C; and Dr. Leslie Butterfield, PhD, PMH-C, from Hospital-to-Home Systems Change? You get a powerful hour dedicated to perinatal mental health, systems change, and supporting NICU graduates as they transition from the hospital to home. Together, they discuss how perinatal mental health, including postpartum anxiety, depression, and trauma...
Coming Back to Your Body: Stress Relief for Helping Professionals - The Morning Commute
Hosted by: Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP
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Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes you to this episode of The Morning Commute, where she explores body mindfulness as a practical, accessible tool to help professionals in high-demand environments such as schools, clinics, and healthcare settings. Clinicians often spend their days managing paperwork, caseload demands, behavioral challenges, scheduling pressures, and emotional decision-making, all while becoming disconnected from their own physical and emotional needs.
This episode emphasizes that mindfulness is not about eliminating stress or achieving...
Bilingüismo y lenguaje: estrategias prácticas que sí funcionan - SLPs en Acción
Invitada: Jamilet Figueroa, MS, CCC-SLP
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En este episodio de SLPs en Acción, Damaris Sánchez Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP, conversa con Jamilet Figueroa, MS, CCC-SLP, sobre la evaluación e intervención del lenguaje en niños bilingües español-inglés. Juntas analizan cómo diferenciar una diferencia lingüística de un trastorno real del lenguaje y comparten estrategias que los patólogos del habla y lenguaje pueden aplicar de inmediato en su práctica clínica.
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Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
What is the ASLP Interstate Compact and what does it mean for SLPs?
Guest: Susan Adams, Esq., CAE, Director of State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs at ASHA
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Susan Adams, Esq., CAE, for a timely discussion about the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) and what it means for speech-language pathologists. Together, they break down how the ASLP Compact works, who is eligible to participate, what...
Coaching Techniques for Parents of Gestalt Processors - the gestalt get-together
Small shifts in your coaching can make a lasting impact at home.
Guest: Cristina J. Easton, Educational Consultant
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In this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together, host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes back Cristina Easton to discuss what effective parent coaching looks like through the eyes of a parent of a Gestalt Language Processor. Drawing from her own experiences, Cristina shares what helped her feel supported, what created barriers to learning, and how clinicians can build stronger partnerships with...
Intent, Intensity, and Neuroplasticity with Laura Langer - Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs
Why Do Intent, Intensity, and Neuroplasticity Matter?
Guest: Laura Langer, MS, CCC-SLP
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In this episode of Brainstorms, host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Laura Langer, MS, CCC-SLP, to examine the evidence behind the SPEAK OUT! program and why intentional speech production plays such an important role in treating individuals with Parkinson's disease. Together, they discuss the research supporting SPEAK OUT!, the principles of motor learning and neuroplasticity that guide the program, and how repetition, intensity...
Debunking Baby-Led Weaning | Kelsey Thompson - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Understanding the research, benefits, and limitations of Baby-Led Weaning.
Guest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP
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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, and Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP, dig into baby-led weaning (BLW). Whether you're new to BLW or looking to refine your clinical perspective, Michelle and Kelsey break down what BLW is, what it isn't, and how to support families and their little ones with confidence.
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The Hidden Architecture of Language: Autoregression, AI, and Human Speech with Dr. Elan Barenholtz - Beyond Words with Garrett Oyama
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Elan's substackElan on XElan's labElan's YouTube channelJoin host Garrett Oyama in this thought-provoking episode of Beyond Words, featuring Dr. Elan Barenholtz, cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Florida Atlantic University. Together, they explore Dr. Barenholtz’s compelling theory that language is not invented, but discovered—emerging from structured, sequential patterns much like music. They dive deep into the concept of language as an autoregressive system, where meaning arises not from...
The Shape of Language with Dr. Edward Gibson - Beyond Words with Garrett Oyama
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What shapes the way humans speak? In this episode of Beyond Words, Garrett Oyama sits down with Dr. Ted Gibson, professor of cognitive science at MIT and director of the MIT Language Lab, to explore how language emerges from cognitive and communicative pressures.
From Amazonian hunter-gatherer languages with no number words, to cross-linguistic patterns explained by dependency length minimization, Ted shares insights from decades of research across dozens of languages. We also discuss why syntax matters...
Cracking the Code: How Babies Learn Language Before Their First Word with Dr. Saffran - Beyond Words with Garrett Oyama
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What does it take to make sense of the sound soup that surrounds a newborn? In this episode of Beyond Words, Garrett Oyama sits down with Dr. Jenny Saffran—pioneer of infant statistical learning—to explore how babies transform streams of speech into meaningful language, all without seeing “white spaces” between words.
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How infants use statistical learning to segment and group soundsWhy the brain’s ability to track syllable patterns is like a built-in prediction engineHow...Advocacy and Understanding for ASHA’s Proposed Changes to the “2020 Certification Standards” Panel Discussion - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights
Expert Panel: Amy Hobek, PhD, CCC-SLP, Fé González Murray, EdD, CCC-SLP, Vishnu KK Nair, Archie Soelaeman, Betty Yu and Reem Khamis
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The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 5) - The Speech Link with Char Boshart
-Originally Aired September 2019-
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In this five-hour course, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspired one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—storms in the history of speech-language pathology.
Perhaps you’re unsure why “oral motor” has been criticized, or how to respond when someone mentions it. You’ll learn what to say and how to back it up. Char covers the “Five Wa...
