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Dec 11
Britton Payne: Promoting Authentic Autistic Representation in Pop Culture
This episode, Chris & Rachel interview Britton Payne! Britton Payne is an entertainment attorney who has worked with major studios like Nickelodeon and Warner Bros., and he is also the father of an autistic son. He founded The Autism Scene and created the AUSPEC Awards to promote ... Show More
28m 2s
Oct 15
Quinn Kelly: Connecting AAC and ASL to Support Deaf & Hard of Hearing Communicators
This week, we share Rachel’s interview with Quinn Kelly! Quinn Kelly is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who specializes in working with children who use both AAC and American Sign Language (ASL). She serves on the AAC committee for the New Jersey Speech and Hearing Associ ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 11
Brian Whitmer: Measuring Progress and Purpose in the AAC Community
This week, we share Chris's interview with Brian Whitmer! Brian is the founder of the AAC app CoughDrop and Open AAC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the AAC field through collaboration, transparency, and open data initiatives. Whitmer discusses his goal of foster ... Show More
1h 14m
Oct 6
Parent Coaching for Early Intervention
<p>Hallie chats with Paige O'Dwyer from Talk First Words about parent coaching for early intervention.</p><p>In this episode of <em>SLP Coffee Talk</em>, Hallie chats with Canadian SLP Paige from Talk First Words about why parent coaching is the missing link in early interve ... Show More
29m 15s
Jul 2025
How to Get Your Toddler to Listen Without Yelling: 7 Everyday Strategies Ep 111
41m 10s
Sep 2025
How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
50m 41s
Oct 13
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
39m 12s
Sep 2025
Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121
33m 51s
Jul 2025
The Follow-Up: Kindergarten Readiness Is Not What You Think
If the phrase “kindergarten readiness” sends you into a spiral of flashcards and phonics drills, this one’s for you. In this follow-up episode, I chat with Susie Allison (@busytoddler), former kindergarten teacher and mom of three, to reframe how we think about school prep. Spoil ... Show More
13m 56s
Aug 2025
Psychologist Reveals the One Thing Self-Aware Parents Do Differently | Dr Saliha Afridi
What if being self-aware isn’t enough to be the parent you want to be?In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Saliha Afridi to explore the often overlooked connection between self-awareness and conscious parenting.Whether you’re a ... Show More
56m 35s
Sep 2025
Apraxia and Teletherapy - Yes it is possible!
<p>Hallie chats with Nanette Cote about apraxia teletherapy and caregiver education<br/><br/>Ready to rethink everything you know about teletherapy? 🎯 Join Hallie as she chats with Nanette Cote, M.S., CCC-SLP—a licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experienc ... Show More
26m 9s
May 2025
Episode 156 - The Hidden Key to Engagement: Learning Rhythms You've Probably Never Considered
In today's episode, we're talking and taking a closer look at what I call five learner energy profiles. These aren't learning styles per se in the traditional sense. They are patterns that I've seen over and over again. Patterns that help explain why some students engage instantl ... Show More
20m 53s
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
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Is your toddler always pushing back, melting down, or refusing to help? </p><p>From messy playtime to getting out the door, you’ll learn how to:</p><p> – Encoura ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Do you ever hear your child say things like, <em>“I’m such a bad kid”</em> or <em>“I’ll never be good at this”</em> and your heart sinks because you don’t know w ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Last week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.</p><p>Today, we’re going deeper, <em>inside the body,</em> to ex ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1974663/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><b><em><br/></em></b><em>Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool?</em> </p><p>You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” ... Show More