The Early Intervention Podcast
Join Kelly and Lezli as they discuss and learn about various current early intervention topics with children birth to three. Be prepared to laugh along the way! The podcast covers a range of subjects relevant to early childhood development and therapy.
Episodes
Sensory Strategies That Work (the "how") (Part 2 of 2)
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Sensory challenges are often misunderstood as “bad behavior,” but the real answer is usually much deeper. Occupational therapist and certified lactation counselor Katie Hoelting shares practical, research-based strategies for helping children regulate through everyday routines, including mealtimes, dressing, diaper changes, bath time, sleep
Understanding Sensory Processing (the "why") (Part 1 of 2)
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Join us for a parent-friendly conversation about sensory processing in young children, with occupational therapist, Katie Hoelting. Katie explains how sensory behaviors can reveal what a child needs rather than just “bad behavior.” It covers the extra sensory systems beyond the five senses, how sensory differences affect routines, feeding,
Every Child Has a Voice: Understanding AAC
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this podcast, Kelly and Lezli talk with SLP experts about what AAC is, who it helps, how evaluations work, how families can support it, and how it can give toddlers and children more ways to express themselves.Helpful links: Feature matching on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCkBP2csbOsuYJHV9jjzOgf5ShC_rEyYL Kate Ahern A
The Power of PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy)
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of the Early Intervention Podcast, hosts Kelly Mason and Lezli Carson explore the transformative power of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) with guest Skylar Bellinger, a licensed psychologist. Skylar shares insights into how PCIT differs from traditional therapies by actively involving parents in the therapeutic proce
Infant and Maternal/Paternal Mental Health Matters
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Infant mental health and caregiver well-being are the foundation of lifelong development—yet, they’re often overlooked.Hannah Sohl, a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade in early intervention, talks with Kelly and Lezli and reveals how nurturing early attachment, addressing maternal and paternal mental health, and understandi
Growing Up Digital Part 2
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Join Kelly and Lezli for Part 2 of their interview with Angie Neal, a speech-language pathologist and education policy advisor, about practical strategies in a screen-filled world.
Growing Up Digital Part 1
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.The podcast features hosts Kelly & Lezli interviewing Angie Neal, a speech-language pathologist and education policy advisor, about the impact of screen time on early development (birth to three years).
Vision in Birth to Three Part 2
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Unlock the secrets of early vision development and learn how vision shapes a child’s world from birth to age three. Molly Conn and Dee, teachers of children with visual impairments, share practical strategies to help parents, caregivers, and early interventionists support visual growth and independence.This episode explains key differences
Let's Talk Vision and Hamilton Part 1
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode, Kelly Mason and Lezli Carson dive into the fascinating world of vision and how it impacts development. You'll learn surprising facts like the speed of Broadway's fastest raps in Hamilton—but more importantly, how vision deficits can quietly derail a child's milestones if left undetected. Molly Conn and Dee, experienced teac
The Developmental Pediatrician Is In
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode, hosts Kelly Mason and Lezli Carson speak with Dr. Catherine Burns, a developmental pediatrician, about the role of developmental pediatrics in supporting children’s growth and well-being. Dr. Burns covers the essentials of autism spectrum disorder, the evaluation and diagnostic process, and current autism research. The conv
Tell Me Something Good
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In the heartwarming 10th episode of the Early Intervention Podcast, hosts Kelly and Lezli bring together a collection of inspiring stories from families and therapists . This episode celebrates the small victories and milestones that make early intervention so rewarding and is a testament to the power of community and support. Tune in to h
Stuttering and The Developing Child
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Join us as we dive into the important topic of early childhood stuttering—what it looks like, why early intervention matters, and how parents and professionals can act early to support children’s communication. Kelly and Lezli talk with Amy Cook, a seasoned speech‑language pathologist with deep experience in working with young children who
Our early intervention journey-how early support helped shape one family's path
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of the Early Intervention podcast, hosts Kelly Mason and Leslie Carson celebrate their milestone of reaching over 1,000 listeners. They welcome guests Sarah and Jay, parents of Paisley, a three-and-a-half-year-old who received early intervention services. The conversation explores their journey from initial concerns about Pa
Tiny Tummies, Big Questions
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Join Lezli and Kelly as they talk with Dr. Bonnie Crume, who is currently a practicing pediatric gastroenterologist in the Kansas City area. Dr. Crume discusses what exactly GI is, picky eating, stooling in breastfed and formula fed babies, reflux, and much more! You won't want to miss this!
The Maiden Voyage-feeding cues in Infants
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Join Kelly, Lezli, and Dr. Alisha Delgado as she discusses feeding cues in Infants.
The Tongue Twister-tongue tie questions and answers
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of the Early Intervention Podcast, hosts Kelly Mason and Lezli Carson speak again with Dr. Alicia Delgado to explore the complexities surrounding tethered oral ties (TOTS). They discuss the importance of comprehensive evaluations and the polarizing debate on the necessity of releasing ties. The conversation emphasizes the ne
The Toddler Files-Toddlers 101
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.In this episode of the Early Intervention Podcast, hosts Kelly Mason and Leslie Carson welcome Lori Arndt, an experienced early childhood special education teacher, to discuss the complexities of toddler behavior and development. The conversation covers a range of topics including the importance of play, strategies for managing tantrums, th
From Restaurant to Breastaurant-lactation support
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Join Kelly and Lezli as they sit down with Kaitlin White, Speech-Language Pathologist and Advanced Lactation Consultant, and Kelsea Hare, Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Counselor. In this episode, Kaitlin and Kelsea share their experiences supporting families through feeding challenges. They discuss common reasons children may be
But Are They Pooping?
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Join Kelly and Lezli along with Dana Weber, a dietician from birth to three, as they discuss everything from pooping/constipation, ferritin, reflux, picky eating, and resources to cup coasters, and the great eating places in Lawrence, Kansas. Wait for the end where everyone has a case of the giggles! You just may laugh yourself!
Speech, Language, and Football
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Please join SLP, Meredith Woodring alongside Kelly and Lezli as they somehow combine discussing Speech and Language with Football.
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