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74. Checking In: How Are You Doing Really?
It's the end of the year progress report time. When was the last time you evaluated yourself, and how you're doing? This episode is about you having balance across domains of your life so you can be your best you....
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73. Cognitive Diversity in Autism Intervention: Think Differently
Big announcement — my new book 32 Lessons That Create Lifelong Change in Autism Intervention is now available! Under 100 pages. 32 lessons. 160+ actionable strategies. All evidence-based and field-tested. Order today...
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72. Autism Is Not Always Lifelong: 5 Lessons Every SLP Must Know
Is autism always a lifelong condition? The research says: not necessarily. Between 9–20% of children diagnosed before age 5 eventually leave the spectrum, no longer meeting criteria for autism. Yet too often,...
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71. Reality TV Lessons Every SLP Should Steal: 4 Game-Changing Principles for Intervention
Reality TV might seem like fluff—but it actually holds four powerful lessons that can transform your speech and language intervention. In today’s episode, I connect shows like The Biggest Loser, Made, Project Runway,...
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70. Autism & Attention: The #1 Skill Every SLP Must Build
The single most important skill to target in autism intervention is often overlooked: attention. Without it, therapy stalls. With it, children unlock language, play, literacy, and social engagement.
In this episode,...
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69. Five Sensory Therapy Hacks Every Busy SLP Needs
Feeling overwhelmed by back-to-back therapy sessions and endless IEP meetings? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing my top 5 sensory therapy hacks to make speech sessions easier, more engaging, and less...
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68. Gestalt Language Development & Autism: Why Longer Utterances Work
Gestalt Language Development isn’t just a buzzword. You can use it as a powerful strategy to support autistic speech development. In this episode, I explain:
-Why Gestalt language should never be cut into shorter...
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67. AAC & Autism: How Sentence Strips + iPads Improve Speech Outcomes
If you know someone with autism, this is an episode you can’t miss.
AAC isn’t just about communication—it can actually improve speech outcomes. In this episode, we dig into the latest meta-analytic research on AAC and...
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66. Autism & First Words: 3 SLP Mistakes to Avoid
If you work with children with autism, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. How we respond to a child’s very first words can either encourage more speech—or unintentionally shut it down.
In this episode, I...
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65. From Sensory to Task-Oriented: Rethinking Movement Activities in Autism Speech Therapy
Not all movement activities are created equal—and the difference can change a child’s life. In this episode, I share a powerful lesson from my upcoming book 32 Lessons That Create Lifelong Change for Children with...
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64. Autism & Motor Speech Disorders: Five Reasons SLPs Must Rethink Speech Development
If you work with children with autism, this episode is a must-listen. For decades, the field has treated speech delays in autism as if they were simply “late talking.” But the reality? These children present with...
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63. Cutting Through Sensory Overload: 5 Attention-Building Tips for Autism
If you work with children with autism, this episode is essential. We dive into how to cut through sensory overload to grab and hold attention—a foundational skill that drives improvements in joint attention,...
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