SLP Talk Show

Episode 64: Autism and Authentic Connections Nov 01, 2024

Cari and Jim discuss how to build authentic connections with Autistic children. This is a short but powerful episode that will give you a lot to think about.

Episode 63: The Roller Coaster Ride of Parenting an Autistic Child Oct 16, 2024

Cari and Jim talk about the emotional roller coaster ride of parenting an Autistic child.

In the introduction, Cari misspeaks and calls this episode 62...sorry for the error!

Episode 62: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Toddlers Part 5 Oct 09, 2024

Join Cari and Jim as they discuss Chapter 5 of Cari's book, "The Learning to Learn Program." This episode is all about supporting early language development in Autistic children. AAC and gestalt language processing are a couple of the topics discussed. This is a longer episode, so buckle up for some helpful tips!

THE LEARNING TO LEARN PROGRAM - Cari Ebert

Episode 61: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Toddlers Part 4 Oct 02, 2024

Join Cari and Jim for a lively discussion about supporting Autistic children through play. Cari provides specific strategies from Chapter 5 of her book "The Learning to Learn Program" and reminds listeners that there is no right or wrong way to play!

Links to the books discussed in episode 61:

The Learning to Learn Program

A Moving Child is a Learning Child

Episode 60: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Toddlers Part 3 Sep 25, 2024

In this episode, Cari and Jim discuss Chapter 3 of The Learning to Learn Program. After reminiscing about their son's sensory differences, Cari provides strategies for supporting the sensory needs of young Autistic children.

The Learning to Learn Program

Episode 59: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Toddlers Part 2 Sep 18, 2024

In this episode, Cari discusses Chapter two of her book The Learning to Learn Program. Cari and Jim outline specific strategies for supporting joint attention in Autistic toddlers and preschoolers. Hint: It has nothing to do with eye contact! See below for link to Cari's book.

Learning to Learn Program

Episode 58: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Toddlers Part 1 Sep 11, 2024

In this episode, Cari discusses Chapter one of her book The Learning to Learn Program. Jim provides sports-related analogies while Cari outlines specific strategies for supporting non-verbal imitation skills in Autistic toddlers and preschoolers. See below for link to Cari's book.

Learning to Learn Program

Episode 57: Talking to Caregivers About Autism Sep 04, 2024

Cari and Jim have an important discussion about how to bring up autism to parents and caregivers without creating a sense of panic and fear.

Episode 56: Autism: A Different Developmental Path Aug 26, 2024

Cari and Jim discuss the different path that Autistic children take in their development. They share reflections of their Autistic son's developmental differences and convey the message that forward is forward...no matter the speed and no matter the path.

Episode 55: Honoring All Emotions Jul 11, 2024

Join Cari and Jim for a discussion of the "Inside Out 2" movie.

Episode 54: Have adults forgotten how to play? May 07, 2024

Cari and Jim chat in front of a live audience at the Michigan Division of Early Childhood Conference in Mount Pleasant, Michigan! In this episode we talk about the traits of playful adults and how important they are when supporting the development of young children.

Episode 53: Autism Awareness vs. Autism Acceptance Apr 01, 2024

Cari and Jim have a passionate discussion about the difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance. Because our words matter!

Episode 52: Let's Talk About PECS and AAC Mar 14, 2024

Cari and Jim discuss the reasons why Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an outdated AAC option.

Episode 51: Autism and Homeschooling Feb 02, 2024

Cari and Jim talk about their journey homeschooling their Autistic child. They discuss the benefits and potential barriers of homeschooling a child with a disability.

Episode 50: Let's Talk About Play-Based Therapy Jan 30, 2024

Cari and Jim have an animated discussion about the history of play-based therapy, the importance of play-based therapy, and how child-led play differs from adult-directed play.

Episode 49: We’ve Come So Far Dec 29, 2023

Final episode of 2023!

Episode 48: Making the Holidays Merry Dec 11, 2023

Cari and Jim discuss strategies for making the holidays merry for children who struggle with changes in routines.

Episode 47: Transition Strategies Nov 29, 2023

Cari and Jim discuss why transitions can be so tough and provide 13 strategies for making transitions easier.

Link to visual timer discussed in this episode:

Time Timer

Episode 46: Neurodiversity Affirming Birthday Parties Oct 20, 2023

Cari and Jim discuss thoughtful strategies for throwing a neuro-affirming birthday party for your autistic child.

Episode 45: Parent Coaching in the Clinic Setting Oct 11, 2023

While parent coaching is an integral part of early intervention home visits, it's not typically a big part of therapy visits that are done in the clinic setting. Cari and Jim discuss 10 strategies for bringing parent coaching into your clinic-based therapy sessions with toddlers and preschoolers.

Episode 44: Neurodiversity Affirming Halloween Tips Oct 04, 2023

Cari and Jim discuss how to create a neurodiversity-affirming Halloween experience for ALL kids.

Free Halloween AAC

Episode 43: What Does ’Neurodiversity-Affirming’ Mean? Sep 19, 2023

Cari and Jim discuss the term neurodiversity affirming. Neurodiversity affirming services. Neurodiversity affirming therapy. Neurodiversity affirming provider. Neurodiversity affirming parent.

Episode 42: What’s wrong with using food reinforcers? Sep 06, 2023

Cari and Jim talk about the issues with using food (and other) reinforcers when supporting autistic children.

Episode 41: Speech Therapy Tips for Toddlers Jul 12, 2023

Join Cari and Jim as they discuss 8 speech therapy tips for use with minimally verbal toddlers.

Episode 40: Apraxia: An explanation for parents and caregivers May 29, 2023

Cari and Jim outline what parents and caregivers need to know about childhood apraxia of speech.

Episode 39: Executive Function Skills (Part 2) Apr 21, 2023

Cari and Jim continue the conversation about building executive function skills through play-based learning. Please be sure to listen to episode 38 before diving into this one.

Episode 38: Executive Function Skills Mar 21, 2023

Cari and Jim talk about school readiness and the importance of building executive function skills in early childhood.

Episode 37: I just found out my child is autistic...now what? Feb 21, 2023

Cari and Jim discuss what parents go through immediately following an autism diagnosis for their child. Choosing the best therapy journey for their child is a daunting task. This episode provides thoughtful guidance to help parents navigate the process.

Episode 36: Bagless Visits in Early Intervention Jan 29, 2023

What Part C of IDEA says about the natural environment and how this applies to the "magic toy bag" so often used in early intervention visits.

Episode 35: Ethnographic Interviewing Dec 27, 2022

Learn 10 tips for asking the right questions in the right way when doing an initial evaluation.

Reference articles:

2003 article on ethnographic interviewing

2022 article on ethnographic interviewing

Episode 34: Help! The toybox is full and the holidays are coming! Dec 01, 2022

Join Cari and Jim as they discuss tips for buying high-quality toys. They also dive into how to manage the toy clutter that happens after the holidays!

Episode 33:Gestalt Language Processors Nov 01, 2022

Join Cari and Jim as they discuss analytic vs. gestalt language processors.

Be sure to follow @meaningfulspeech and @bohospeechie on Instagram for more information on gestalt language processing.

Episode 32: The Goal is Communication Oct 18, 2022

Cari and Jim discuss all things AAC (augmentative and alternative communication).

AAC Book

Episode 31: PLAY is Not the Enemy Oct 11, 2022

This is a spicy episode about the power of play-based learning. Cari and Jim discuss how the cognitive hypothesis has changed society's views on play and learning.

Free download

Episode 30: Halloween Costume Tips Oct 07, 2022

It's October and that means Halloween is right around the corner. Wearing a costume can be a stressful experience for some children. In this episode, Cari and Jim discuss tips for making Halloween costumes more tolerable.

Episode 29: Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Goals Sep 13, 2022

Cari and Jim provide some insight into writing neurodiversity affirming therapy goals for autistic children.

Episode 28: Learning to Wait Sep 01, 2022

Cari and Jim talk about one of the most important school readiness skills...learning to wait!

Episode 27: After School Emotional Buildup Aug 23, 2022

With school starting up again, this is a topic that will hit home for many families.

Episode 26: Letters and Numbers and Shapes, Oh My Aug 19, 2022

Cari and Jim talk about supporting autistic children who have a deep interest in letters and numbers.

Episode 25: Sensory Differences and Mealtime Stress Aug 10, 2022

Cari and Jim discuss how sensory differences can affect mealtime experiences. Picky eater, resistant eater, food jags...these are some of the topics that they cover.

Episode 24: Off Topic Aug 04, 2022

Cari and Jim take a temporary break from talking about speech therapy and child development to discuss fantasy football.

Episode 23: Routines Based Intervention Aug 02, 2022

If you work in early intervention or are a parent who is receiving early intervention services for your toddler, you won't want to miss this episode! Cari and Jim discuss the importance of embedding strategies into everyday routines to support early child development.

Episode 22: Autism Strategies Jul 15, 2022

Cari discusses her autism program and outlines the 5 foundation skills to focus on when supporting autistic toddlers and preschoolers.

Cari's Autism Program

Episode 21: Partnering with Parents Jul 06, 2022

Cari and Jim role play through some scenarios about early intervention providers and parents partnering together.

Episode 20: Parent Coaching vs. Parent Education Jun 21, 2022

Hey early intervention providers...this episode is for you! Cari makes the important distinction between parent coaching and parent education.

Episode 19: Approaches in Early Intervention Jun 14, 2022

Cari explains the differences between a child-focused approach, a parent-focused approach, and an interaction-focused approach in the world of EARLY INTERVENTION. Birth to 3 providers...this episode is for YOU!

Episode 18: Working 9 to 5 Jun 03, 2022

Cari and Jim discuss the pros and cons of owning their own business.

Episode 17: Books Books Books May 31, 2022

Cari provides tips for reading to young children who don't like to be read to.

Episode 16: Sensory Part 2 May 26, 2022

This episode continues the discussion about sensory differences. Cari talks about self-regulation, co-regulation, and dysregulation.

Episode 15: Sensory Trumps Everything May 21, 2022

Cari discusses what parents and providers from all disciplines need to understand about sensory processing for young children with developing brains and bodies.

Episode 14: Dwinkie Poo May 17, 2022

Baby talk or speech simplification...what's the difference?

Episode 13: Whole or Hole? May 13, 2022

Apraxia talk continues. Did you know that motor planning difficulties can occur throughout the whole body? Cari discusses the importance of treating the "whole" child and not just the "hole" in the head (the mouth!).

Episode 12: It’s all Greek to Me May 10, 2022

Cari and Jim have a lively discussion about the root word of "apraxia" (hint...it's Greek!).

Episode 11: Fire F_ck May 04, 2022

Cari and Jim debate how to say "green beans" (is it GREEN beans or green BEANS?) and then Cari shares some info about simplification patterns that young children use when learning to talk. Oh, and the simplification pattern for "fire truck" is always a knee slapper!

Episode 10: Love Letters Apr 29, 2022

Cari shares her theory on why her autistic son is so passionate about letters and numbers.

Episode 9: Forward is Forward Apr 26, 2022

Cari and Jim discuss the developmental trajectory of their autistic son and how much therapy he has actually received over the years.

Episode 8: Chewbacca Chardonnay Apr 22, 2022

Cari's Apraxia Book

Cari tries to stump Jim with a little movie trivia and then shares 7 strategies for helping children with apraxia of speech become communication risk takers. This episode is filled with the right amount of humor and informative speech therapy nuggets for SLPs and parents alike!

Episode 7: Elephants and Apraxia Apr 19, 2022

Cari and Jim discuss how animal sounds and apraxia go together like bacon and eggs...like macaroni and cheese...like tacos and margaritas! Speech therapy talk doesn't get more exciting than this!

Episode 6: Share the Love Apr 15, 2022

Cari shares and discusses some favorite quotes that she's come across on Instagram and gives a shout-out to these 5 inspiring accounts:

@autiestories_of_vaanya

@sivan_hong_author

@jessieginsburg.slp

@autismgrownup

@neurocurioustherapist

Episode 5: Autism Acceptance Apr 12, 2022

Join Cari and Jim as they discuss how autism acceptance is society's response to autism awareness. Be sure to listen to Episode 4 first, as this is a follow-up to that discussion.

Episode 4: Autism Awareness Apr 08, 2022

Understanding Autism Handout

This episode is a spur of the moment topic change in response to a message Cari received requesting more information about autism. So get ready for a 40 minute long info dump about autism awareness.

Episode 3: Tantrum or Meltdown? Apr 06, 2022

Cari chats about the differences between a temper tantrum, a physical meltdown, and a sensory meltdown. This episode packs a punch and delivers a powerful message for therapists, educators, and parents alike.

Episode 2: Potatoes are Good Apr 04, 2022

Cari talks about how the four parenting styles can be used to determine one's teaching/therapy style as well. Relationship-based learning stems from the authoritative style of raising, teaching, and supporting the development of children. Cari shares how she remembers the difference between the authoritative and the authoritarian parenting styles (hint: it has to do with potatoes).

Maiden Voyage Episode Mar 30, 2022

Cari introduces the format of her new podcast and shares why April 2nd is such an important date in her life each year. You won't want to miss this inspirational first episode!

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