This week, the TWT team presents part 1 of Rachel’s interview with Caitlyn Calder, parent of a child with complex communication needs and SLP at CHI St. Luke’s Health in Houston TX. Caitlin shares from some of the many lessons she has learned, including working with specialists, teaching her daughter AAC, dealing with expectations that don’t match reality, a ... Show More
May 16
Episode 355: Building an Inclusive Playground and Community
In this episode, Rachel Madel interviews Jesse and Holly Erickson, parents of Bedford, a young child with Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. They share their journey to diagnosis, what it’s like navigating a rare condition with limited research and few clear answers, and the day-to-day re ... Show More
43m 56s
Feb 2026
Episode 354: Brie Norton & Lynsey Phillips: Creating a Culture of Learning Language Using Augmentative/Alternative Communication
Chris talks with Lynsey Phillips and Brie Norton, two AAC leaders in Northwest Arkansas who have built a powerful, practical framework for AAC implementation across settings. They share how their partnership, spanning private practice and public schools, helped move AAC from isol ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2024
Ep 13 Meeting Your Child Where They are at Developmentally, Having Realistic Expectations, and Remembering Receptive Language Skills: Interview with Racheal
You are in for a treat! This is my first interview and it's with my friend and fellow Speech Language Pathologist, Racheal. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares some golden nuggets in this episode. Learn the importance of meeting toddlers where they’re at developmentally to h ... Show More
22m 57s
Nov 2023
How to Talk with Parents of Young Children Who are Stuttering
Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F joins host, Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss that first interaction, or consultation we have with parents of young children who are stuttering. The discussion covers the importance of leavi ... Show More
51m 17s