Many SLPs were taught the medical model of working with autistic children where we found the deficit and worked to fill it. However, we know now that autistic children develop differently, and we need to focus on helping them become the most successful version of themselves, not more like their neurotypical peers. There’s a lot of unlearning to do here, so ... Show More
Today
Navigating PDA and Selective Mutism
<p>In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Libby Hill, a consultant speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience, about the fascinating connection between pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and selective mutism. Libby shares why students with PDA ar ... Show More
26m 17s
Nov 11
The Secondary SLP Roadmap is HERE!
<p>Hallie's book The Secondary SLP Roadmap is finally here! Listen as Hallie chats about her new book!</p><p>In this bonus episode of <em>SLP Coffee Talk</em>, Hallie celebrates the launch of her brand new book, The Secondary SLP Roadmap, a guide designed to help SLPs workin ... Show More
12m 14s
Jul 2024
The New Way of Understanding Autism & Social Behaviour with Dr. Suzanne Goh
<p>How has the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of autism changed?</p><p>In the United States, an estimated one in thirty-six children has been diagnosed with autism. But missing those early signs is one of the biggest challenges parents face. Even though there is a lot of ... Show More
19m 57s