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207: How to Support Communication Skills for Neurodivergent Individuals with Racquet Sports Jul 10, 2024

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In this episode, I am joined by Lisa Pugliese-Lacroix, a USPTA and PTR Elite Certified Tennis Professional and a certified Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in autism.

Lisa shares her journey of combining her passion for tennis with speech therapy to benefit children and adults with autism through her unique nonprofit organization, Love Serving Autism.

The conversation covers the organization's growth, its mission, and the various awards it has received for promoting inclusion in racket sports. Lisa explains how the program incorporates various therapies into tennis and pickleball sessions to enhance communication and social skills among participants. The episode also touches on the future goals for the organization, including establishing a dedicated facility and expanding training programs for coaches and therapists.

The discussion underscores the importance of SLPs trying new treatment settings and the broader benefits for both practitioners and their clients.

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From the Vault: The One About Articulation & Literacy With Kelly Farquharson Jul 03, 2024

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In this throwback episode, I was joined by Dr. Kelly Farquharson, a Speech-Language Pathologist, Associate Professor, and Director of the Children’s Literacy and Speech Sound (CLaSS) Lab at Florida State University.

The mission of the CLaSS lab is to help children with speech and language impairments achieve classroom success.

206: The One About Using Books to Target Multiple Goals Jun 26, 2024

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In this episode, I am joined by Sarah Breshears, a Speech-Language Pathologist and founder of Social Moguls. as we discuss the significance of literacy in speech therapy.

Sarah shares insights from her career, including her experience introducing reading to young children and the benefits of using books to target multiple speech and language goals.

She also provides a walkthrough of her self-published book, 'Short and Sweet Stories,' an interactive tool designed to engage children with speech sounds and language development.

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205: [Literacy Connect ] All In For Literacy: How Unity Among Educators Transforms Learning Sneak Peek Jun 18, 2024

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This episode is a sneak peek of Spencer Russell's episode for Literacy Connect.

At Literacy Connect, we’re excited to guide you through how structured literacy instruction can help your students and children thrive. From assessment and treatment to understanding dyslexia and exploring the latest technology, we’ve got it all covered.

We are on a mission to ensure ALL children receive effective literacy support!

If you are ready to stop feeling overwhelmed with literacy and know exactly how to help children learn to read and write then register ⁠here⁠ to be part of this event!

204: A Crash Course in Literacy Intervention & Assessment Jun 12, 2024

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Are you ready to stop feeling overwhelmed with literacy and know exactly how to help children learn to read and write?

We are on a mission to ensure ALL children receive effective literacy support!

203: The One About Literacy with Britney Morrish Jun 04, 2024

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In this episode, I am joined by Britney Morrish, MSc-SLP (C) R. SLP and the owner of the Language and Literacy Clinic of Manitoba, as we delve into the critical importance of literacy.

Britney discusses the expansive role of literacy beyond mere reading and writing, emphasizing its impact on cognitive skills and democratic discussions. She explains the principles of structured literacy, differentiates it from other teaching methods, and provides strategies for early literacy development.

Britney also shares her expertise on assessment protocols, effective interventions, and the challenges educators face in implementing structured literacy.

202: The One About Literacy with Brianna Guild May 29, 2024

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In this episode, I am joined by Brianna Guild, a private practice SLP from Ontario, Canada, as we discuss the integration of literacy tasks into speech therapy sessions, emphasizing the importance of phonological awareness and phonics. Brianna shares her expertise and experience in literacy intervention, especially for children with speech sound delays. She delves into the role of SLPs in literacy, preferred assessment tools, and strategies for incorporating literacy into therapy, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. They also touch on the balance between structured interventions and child-led interests. Brianna provides practical activity ideas and resources for SLPs to enhance their literacy-focused sessions. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

From the Vault: Get Ready! How to Diagnose and Assess Dyslexia May 23, 2024

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In this podcourse, we identified 3 signs of dyslexia and discussed an SLPs role in the diagnosing process. We looked at 3 areas to assess dyslexia and how to effectively identify which 2 assessments to consider for a dyslexia evaluation.

This episode is part of a digital conference event called SLP Live. Listening to this episode does not automatically guarantee ASHA CEUs. If you want to earn .1 ASHA CEUs, download the playbook, join the Facebook community, and grab the other courses materials for this episode, please register for the conference, SLP Live, using this link: ⁠https://tasseltogether.com/courses/slp-live-2022/

[Podcourse] Part 2: How AAC Consultants Support School SLPs May 15, 2024

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In this episode, I am joined by Tiffany Pierangelo and Megan Hapeman, as we dive into a comprehensive discussion that focuses on the role AAC consultants play in supporting SLPs within large school districts.

Tiffany and Megan, experienced Speech Pathologists and AAC consultants, covered effective strategies for aiding school-based SLPs, highlighting the importance of training, feedback from new SLPs, and the necessity of ongoing support.

[Podcourse] Part 1: How AAC Consultants Support School SLPs May 08, 2024

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