Ep. 19 - Debunking Myths and Misconceptions About Speech Therapy (Part 1 of 2)// Amanda Owens

Amanda Owens joins Christy-Faith to discuss speech therapy, homeschooling, parent involvement in speech therapy, and the challenges of speech therapy in schools. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early intervention and the role of parents in speech therapy success. Misconceptions about speech delays are debunked and the impact of genetics on speech and language development are discussed. 

Takeaways: 

• Early intervention in speech therapy is vital for a child's development.
• Parents play a crucial role in the success of speech therapy for their children.
• Genetics can have a significant impact on speech and language development.
• Misconceptions about speech delays and socialization need to be addressed in the context of homeschooling and speech therapy.

 
About today’s guest:
 
Amanda Owens is a proud homeschool graduate, quirky creative speech language pathologist, and grateful homeschool mom of four small children. She takes solid speech therapy research and clinical insight and packages it into accessible tools and training for homeschool parents, empowering them to do more with speech therapy at home.
 
Find Amanda Owens at: 

• www.illuminatecommunicate.com
• learn.illuminatecommunicate.com
• www.instagram.com/theilluminatedhomeschool

 
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CHAPTERS

00:00 The Importance of Early Intervention in Speech Therapy

08:18 Challenges of Speech Therapy in Schools and Misconceptions About Speech Delays


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