Season 1 ∨
Episodes
40. Principles of Motor Learning in Speech Therapy: What's Evidence-Based and What Isn't?
📍 Are you still hearing that SLPs should use principles of motor learning to treat speech disorders? It’s time to set the record straight.
In this episode, I dive into the research (and the myths) behind non-speech...
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39. Make the R Sound Easy: Proven Techniques for SLPs
Struggling with the elusive /r/? In this episode, I share practical, evidence-based strategies that make producing the R sound easier for your students. You’ll learn:
Which vowels make R easier (and harder) to...
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38. S-Blend Secrets: The Science of Selecting the Most Powerful Targets
Mirror, mirror on the wall… which S-Blend creates the greatest change of them all? In this episode, we break down four evidence-based principles for selecting the right S-Blends in speech therapy. Discover why some...
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37. From Locked-In to Breakthrough: Task-Oriented Movement for Autism Therapy
Restrictive, repetitive behaviors (RRBs) in autism impact far more than play—they affect communication, social interaction, motor skills, executive function, and even brain development. Left unaddressed, these...
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35. Three Powerful Ways Google Slides Transform Speech-Language Therapy
Are you using Google Slides in your speech therapy sessions yet? If not, it’s time to start. In this episode, I share three powerful ways Google Slides enhance attention, engagement, and participation—whether you’re...
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36. Five Easy Speech Therapy Strategies That Save Time & Boost Student Progress
This school year doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 proven strategies that will save you time, reduce stress, and maximize learning outcomes for every child on your caseload. From...
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34. Tech Done Right: Using Digital Tools to Boost Language, Literacy, and Storytelling in Speech Therapy
Technology isn’t going anywhere—it’s here to stay. The question is: how can SLPs use it wisely to improve speech, language, and literacy outcomes?
In today’s episode, I dive into what the latest research says about...
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33. Rewiring the Cerebellum: Why Task-Oriented Movement Changes Everything in Speech Therapy
The cerebellum is more than balance—it’s at the center of speech, attention, and learning. The latest research shows neurological differences in the cerebellum for children with ADHD, childhood apraxia of speech, and...
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32. Task-Oriented Movement: The Key to Building Executive Function in Preschool Speech Therapy
What if the most powerful way to boost attention, working memory, and flexible thinking isn’t at a table—but in motion?
In today’s episode, I share why task-oriented movement activities are game-changers for...
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31. Why Movement Is the Missing Link in Speech Therapy: An Occupational Therapist's Core, Gross, Fine Motor & Visual Motor Secrets (with Joe Evans, OT)
Movement isn’t optional in speech therapy—it’s essential. Research shows that children with speech and language impairments are far more likely to also have motor delays. When a child can’t join in multi-step play,...
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30. The Most Important Goal in Speech Therapy: Developing an Internal Locus of Control
Children with communication disorders are more likely to develop an external locus of control—believing they have no say in whether they succeed or fail. Research shows this mindset increases their risk of dropping...
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29. How to Build Positive Parent Relationships from the Start
How can you start positive parent relationships with the real-world constraints of a 30-day school timeline and a high prevalence of dual-income households? How can you build cross-cultural relationships? Guest...
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