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Mind Maps and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)

How can a simple tool can strengthen complex clinical decision-making? Guests: Kelly Kleinhans, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Courtney Richards, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Kelly and Courtney share how mind maps and case-based learning are used in graduate training to help learners organize complex information, recognize patterns, and connect assessment findings to meaningful intervention planning. Explore how these strategies can support diverse learning styles while also strengthening supervision and mentoring conversations. Use these tools to help students make sense of complex PFD cases and translate knowledge into confident, thoughtful clinical decisions. About the Guests: Dr. Kelly Kleinhans is a professor, program director, and clinical education enthusiast who is passionate about helping graduate students become confident, compassionate, and practice-ready SLPs. She leads the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program at Austin Peay State University. Courtney Richards, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, is the Lead Feeding Therapist at Advanced Therapy Solutions (ATS) in Clarksville, TN, where she oversees the feeding program across three clinics. Show Notes: Bridging Pedagogy and Practice: Case-Based Learning and Mind Maps by Kelly Kleinhans, Courtney Richards, and Alison Desomma Supplemental Material APSU Speech-Language & Swallowing Community Clinic Feeding Therapy Sweatshirt - Courtney’s Etsy Store Feeding Matters Power of Two Program Support Feeding Matters Related Course: Research to "Chew On" with Dr. Amy Delaney RAM Clinics Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 Things You Would Do Differently by Fred Lee

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1h 14m
MAR 19

Parent Coaching to Boost Children’s Language with Mary Lou Brecht Johnson

What if the most powerful way to boost a child’s language skills isn’t in the therapy room—but in everyday moments at home? Guest: Mary Lou Brecht Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Mary Lou Brecht Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP, joins host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, on this episode of the Speech Link podcast to explore parent coaching strategies that go beyond the ordinary to boost children’s language development. Parents want and need to know what they can do between therapy visits to help their children talk better. Coaching parents to optimize their daily verbal interactions benefits children, and some ways of talking are more effective than others for promoting verbal turn-taking and language growth. About the Guest: Mary Lou Brecht Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a native of Akron, Ohio, and earned her BA at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH. Then, after completing her master’s degree in Speech & Hearing at Washington University in St. Louis, Mary Lou headed to Denver for her first clinical position and never left. For over 40 years as a speech-language pathologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Mary Lou honed her methods while helping children and their parents.

Mar 19

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1h 3m
MAR 17

How to Mentor a Healthy Professional Identity in Future SLPs

How can we strengthen and mentor the next generation of clinicians? Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP welcomes Belinda Daughrity, PhD, CCC-SLP, Anita Fitzgerald, PhD, RN, AGNP, and Sharon Konrad, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE to this episode of First Bite for a powerful conversation on mentoring a healthy professional identity in future colleagues. Together, these SLPs and nurses demonstrate why interprofessional education across allied health professions is not optional, it is essential. The conversation unpacks what “professional identity” really means in clinical education, why it matters for long-term career resilience, and how intentional mentoring shapes confident, ethical SLPs. About the Guests: Belinda Daughrity, PhD, CCC-SLP, Anita Fitzgerald, PhD, RN, AGNP, and Sharon Konrad, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE are a powerhouse group from California State University Long Beach who bring research from the fields of nursing and social work and pour that wisdom directly into speech-language pathology to strengthen how we prepare and mentor the next generation of clinicians. Show Notes: Read the journal article, "Professional Identity in Speech-Language Pathology Students" Support The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Support your local Domestic Abuse Shelter Support Beach Food Pantry

Mar 17

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1h 15m
MAR 23

OTs, SLPs, and Regulation with Erin Heyn

Bridging OT and SLP for stronger, more meaningful outcomes. Guest: Erin Heyn, OTD, OTR/L, CLC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube The OT–SLP relationship can be a powerful alliance. For neurodivergent children and their families, collaboration across disciplines can make a meaningful difference in relationships, regulation, access to learning, and the ability to build new skills. In this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together, Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, sits down with pediatric occupational therapist Erin Heyn to discuss centering caregiver regulation and cue-reading to create a strong foundation for skill acquisition. Erin shares how sensory processing and nervous system regulation shape everything - from attention and movement to feeding and connection - and why caregiver education and training are essential in early development. Together, they highlight simple ways to build stronger OT-SLP relationships that honor each child’s communication style and help them access their environment with confidence. You will come away with ideas for connecting with the OTs on your clients’ teams on this topic to enhance language acquisition. About the Guest: Erin Heyn, OTD, OTR/L, CLC, is a pediatric occupational therapist and lactation counselor who specializes in infant and toddler feeding and development. She started Tiny Tides Therapy, a mobile therapy practice, in January of 2025. Erin is passionate about supporting little ones and their families by meeting them where they are (literally) and finding ways to help them achieve their unique goals. Show Notes: The Pyramid of Learning

Mar 23

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1h 6m
MAR 23

Data without the Drama: Streamline Systems with Michele Rothstein

Spend less time managing data and more time focusing on therapy with systematic tweaks and digital tools. Guest: Michele Rothstein MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Michele Rothstein, MA, CCC-SLP, on this episode of School of Speech to unpack how school-based SLPs can simplify data collection and IEP progress monitoring without sacrificing accuracy or compliance.This conversation clarifies the often-blurred line between therapy charting and true data collection probes, highlights common documentation pitfalls, and walks clinicians through streamlined systems that make data easier to collect, organize, and interpret. Michele shares practical ways to tighten workflows, reduce paperwork fatigue, and build routines that support consistent, meaningful progress monitoring. About the Guest: Michele Rothstein is a school-based Speech Pathologist working full-time in an elementary school for students K-6 while running SLP Madness. She serves as a consultant and coach for school-based SLPs, helping them meet the ever-growing demands of their caseloads while meeting the needs of their students. Michele strives to provide high-quality treatment, grounded in the strong connections she has with her students and their families.

Mar 23

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1h 7m
MAR 10

Trauma and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) with Lauren Thompson

Moving from understanding to healing in pediatric feeding care. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, is grateful to host Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, for a powerful conversation about trauma and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). Healing trauma takes time, compassion, and the willingness to move through fear in order to better understand what “trauma” is, especially as it relates to pediatric feeding. Together, Michelle and Lauren differentiate between “trauma-informed” and “trauma-sensitive” care, and Lauren offers thoughtful, practical strategies to help SLPs create trauma-sensitive feeding environments for those they are called to serve. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Part two will be released in April 2026. About the Guest(s): Lauren Thompson, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, CLC, is the owner of Well Fed Feeding & Swallowing Therapy in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Since 2012, she has supported infants and children with PFD, dysphagia, lactation challenges, ARFID, and feeding-related trauma across inpatient rehabilitation, hospital-based outpatient care, Level II and III NICUs, and public schools. Lauren blends trauma-sensitive care, connection-focused interventions, and play-based approaches to help families build safe, joyful, and pressure-free mealtime experiences. Show Notes: Contact Lauren: @laurenteetheslp on Instagram Lauren’s Private Practice: Well Fed Feeding Therapy Love Money Cause: Feeding Matters Related Course: Allyship and Advocacy in Pediatric Feeding Disorder with Tracy Camille Johnson

Mar 10

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1h 42m
MAR 19

REWIND: Improving Access to Care: Mobile FEES with Nicole DePalma

***** Originally Aired: June 12, 2024***** Guest: Nicole DePalma, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course online with Speech Therapy PD In this episode, Renee is joined by Nicole DePalma to discuss mobile FEES. Mobile FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) is powerful in dysphagia assessment. It improves patients' access to care by providing another option for an instrumental swallowing exam. This episode will delve into what mobile FEES can and cannot provide. Join Renee and Nicole as they share insights on gaining competency in FEES. Let's explore how collaboration can enhance patient outcomes in this crucial area of healthcare. About the Guest: Nicole DePalma, MS, CCC-SLP, is the owner of NDoscopy Dysphagia Specialists. She received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from New York Medical College. She has over 15 years of clinical experience working with patients with dysphagia, including medically complex cases such as those with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation.

Mar 19

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1h 3m
MAR 16

Beyond 80% Accuracy: Writing Goals That Make Sense with Rebecca Moore

Move beyond "80% accuracy"—write therapy goals that show what kids can actually do with their words in everyday life. Guest: Rebecca Moore, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube The phrase "beyond 80% accuracy" is one that many clinicians recognize and rely on when writing therapy goals. It is familiar, measurable, and widely accepted. But percentages alone do not always capture what truly matters in a child’s functional communication growth. In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Rebecca Moore, MS, CCC-SLP, for a practical conversation about moving beyond default accuracy statements toward goals that are clearer, more meaningful, and more clinically useful. About the Guest: Rebecca Moore is a speech-language pathologist with 16 years of clinical experience. She earned her undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and her Master’s degree from Kansas State University. Over the course of her career, she has lived and worked in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Ohio, primarily serving pediatric populations. She currently resides in Ohio, where she practices in an outpatient pediatric clinic specializing in Childhood Apraxia of Speech and autism therapy, with a particular focus on children under six years of age.

Mar 16

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1h 1m
JAN 12

Executive Functioning for GLPs with Amy Zembriski

Guest: Amy Zembriski, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/executive-functioning-glp In this episode, Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, sits down with Amy Zembriski, MS, CCC-SLP, for an engaging conversation about the role of executive function in supporting Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs). Amy explains how perception, attention, and nonverbal working memory influence a child’s ability to access and use language effectively. By learning how to identify signs of perceptual challenges, you’ll gain a better understanding of how these often-overlooked factors may contribute to what presents as receptive language delays or behavioral concerns. You’ll leave with practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to strengthen perception and attention—key areas that go far beyond “just modeling” and are especially important for GLPs who seem “stuck” in their language development. About the Guest: Amy Zembriski, MBA, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist with a diverse clinical background spanning acute care, skilled nursing facilities, schools, early intervention, and private practice. She has also served as an adjunct professor, supervising graduate students during their diagnostic clinical practicum. Amy is the owner of *Speech Therapy Connections* in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, where she specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and gestalt language processing. She provides expert support to families with autistic children, guided by a commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practices. Her passion lies in educating and empowering both professionals and families, fostering inclusive communication strategies that honor each child’s unique voice and developmental path.

Jan 12

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1h 6m
08/19/2025 · BONUS

The Hidden Architecture of Language: Autoregression, AI, and Human Speech with Dr. Elan Barenholtz - Beyond Words with Garrett Oyama

Get ASHA CEUs: Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Join the Beyond Words Newsletter Learn more about Dr. Barenholtz: Elan's substackElan on XElan's labElan's YouTube channel Join 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 static symbols but from dynamic movement through linguistic space. Key topics include the aesthetics of syntax, the parallels between language and jazz improvisation, and what large language models can teach us about human communication. With implications for AI, language development, and clinical practice, this episode offers a paradigm-shifting view of how we speak, think, and understand the world.

08/19/2025 · Bonus

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1h 8m

Expand your professional development on-the-go with our expert-led podcasts. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for each episode by completing the accompanying course online. Stay current with the latest insights, techniques, and advancements in speech-language pathology—anytime, anywhere.