The Speech Science Podcast
Hosted by Marie Severson, Matt Hott, Michael McLeoud, Michelle Wintering, and Rachel Archambault, The Speech Science Podcast explores speech and language therapy and audiology. Each week it interviews leaders in the field, people making a difference for individuals with disabilities, and those who have overcome communication deficits themselves. The show also offers news related to the field and critical reviews of literature, tools, and ideas. New episodes are released weekly.
Episodes
SLPeaceBot, CEU Completion, Neuro-Affirming Care, and Review of the Book: A Heart That Works
Ruchi, Matt, and Michelle dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss neuro-affirming therapy, losing a licensure for not completing CEU’s, and the book: A Heart That Works. Dr. Givona Sandiford comes back on air with a time saving AI tool for SLPs that have to write a SOAP note. She discusses the SLPeace
ASHA Convention Review
The crew get together to review ASHA Convention
This was originally recorded in December before technical difficulties struck and the holidays which forced the episode to be delayed 4 weeks.
Teacher Opinions, Barium Swallows, and Research Availability
Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode, the team introduces a new weekly research article review on discord, look at research on modified barium swallows, what teachers think about SLPs, and the effects of readily available research.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with
Code of Ethics Changes, White Privilege, Tik Tok Teachers, and a New Research Journal
Matt, Ruchi, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode the team look at changes in the code of ethics, teachers of Tik Tok, do grad students identify white privilege, and a new journal dedicated to research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with
Burnout In Schools, Teletherapy Attendance Rates, and Jobs with Speech Disorders
Matt, Michelle, Ruchi, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. Ruchi joins the show as the new co-host! On this week’s episode the team look at the impact teletherapy had on attendance rates, burn-out in the schools for SLPs leaving the career, what can we do if a job wont hire a co-worker due to a speech disorder, and the leade
Compassionate Communication, New Barbie, Social Media, and SLP Grad Programs
Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss the new Barbie, social media and the SLP, ranking the top SLP Grad Programs, and why is there a research-to-practice gap. Matt had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Sweigart about Compassionate Communication and how we can use it in o
VR in Therapy, Supreme Court and Special Ed,Dementia, and Dr. Givona Sandiford
Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss how VR can impact therapy, habit and structure for dementia, and a supreme court ruling in favor of a student in special education. Matt had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Givonna Sandiford about her new book: SLP Empire: The Door - Layi
SLP Roles in Concussions, Wearable Tech, and Accent Modifications Part 2
Episode 170
Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss the role the SLP has in Concussion protocol and wearable tech for voice care.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout:
IEP Law Changes, Jansport Backpacks, and Accent Modifications
Episode 169
Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they Jansport Backpacks, IEP Law Change, and Michelle speaks to Bob McKinney on Accent Modification and his non-traditional route to becoming and SLP.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new w
Trauma Informed Care and AI SLP Assistants
Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discusses trauma informed care with Rachel and the role of AI in speech and language therapy.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do y
Breaking School Contracts, Retiring a Test, and Tongueometer
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Maria sat down with the creators of the Tongueometer, Ed Steger and Elizabeth Lipton Daly! On this week’s episode the team cleans out the due processes mail bag: can you break a school contract early, whe
Be Kind to Other SLPs, RPM, ABA, and Dysphagia
**Trigger Warning**
This show was recorded the day following the horrific events of Uvalde Texas. There is a discussion about the event from 12:38 to 22:06. We discuss our reactions to the events and how it affects us. We recognize that not everyone is ready for this type of discussion and we encourage you to skip through this discussion if you are not ready.
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michel
Scare Tactics in Therapy and the Link Between Concussions and Vestibular Deficits
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group dives into scare tactics to get people into therapy and a new study linking concussions to vestibular deficits and sound processing problems. The Informed SLP gives treatm
Law Against Speech Therapy, SLP Treats Herself, and EmbarkEMR
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group dives why a state didn’t allow school based speech therapy over the age of 10, an SLP treating herself, and an interview with Corey and Shelby Nation of Embark EMR. The In
Snacking in a SNF and RaDonda Vaugt Implications
Episode 159
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Matt’s microphone had mishap for the first 14 minutes of the show but it gets fixed after that! On this week’s episode the group dives into what it means if health care workers can be sued
Pay Transparency, Ableism in Dysfluency, and Another ASHA Foul-Up
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at ableism in dysfluency therapy, transparency in pay, and another ASHA foul-up. The Informed SLP looks at research around residue and the use of FEES.
The Discord
Academic Impact, Hidden Grad School Barriers, and Barbara Fernandes ”Sis, You Got This!”
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at Barbara Fernandes’ new book “Sis, You Got This,” academic impact or adverse affect in school, and the hidden barriers of getting into grad school. The Informed S
CMS Law Changes, PDPM Study on Productivity, and Awareness Days
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at hearing awareness and brain injury awareness days, a new study on PDPM, and a new law mandating staffing sizes in nursing homes. The Informed SLP looks at writin
CDC Milestones, Mono and MS, and OTs and Dysphagia
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group discusses the new CDC milestone guidelines, a link between Mono and MS, and What’s Up ASHA and why are OTs handling swallowing. The Informed SLP looks at when to be alert
Rethinking Preschool, Wellbeing and Cognition, and SSPOD News
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rahcel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group discusses a study that could change the way we look at preschool, a longitudinal study on mental well-being and cognition, and the return of SSPODNEWS. The Informed SLP l
Cameras in the Classroom & Military Children and Delays in Therapy
Introducing two new co-hosts! Rachel Archambault and Marie Serverson join the show permanently! Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rahcel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group discusses a new law putting cameras into the classroom and the reason why
Districts Can Silence Parents in Due Process and Building Your Resume
Matt, Michelle, and Michael dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at a law change that may allow parents to talk about why they sue a district and in the Due Process the crew looks at how to build a resume and a cover letter for a lucky listener.
Social Language Impact on Cognition and COVID Brain Fog
Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Marie Severson dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at social interaction and cognitive decline and what may be causing brain fog in Long Covid. The Informed SLP looks at a recent study that looke
Everything You Need to Know for Your Side Hustle
Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Mai Ling Chan (CPO of Xceptional Learning, Xceptional Leaders Podcast, Becoming an Xceptional Leader) dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group discusses everything you need to know when it comes to making a
Whose Fault is Burnout, Our Favorite Apps, and Special Guest Kristin Martinez
Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Rachel Archaumbault (the PTSDSLP) dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at who is to blame for burnout and their favorite apps for online therapy. Michelle interviewed Kristin Martinez from Presenc
Intelligibility Norms and Special Education Predictions
Matt, Michelle, and Michael dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Due to technical difficulties, the audio on this episode has been repaired and some parts had to be cut due to audio troubles. On this week’s episode, they look at 2 key predictions for the realm of special education
Confronting Your Bias
Yes Matt does say 148 all episode but it is 147. Matt lost track of the episode numbers! Matt, Michelle, and Michael check in with their current therapy realms and then dive deep into identifying personal biases. The Informed SLP tackles communication deficits in the NICU.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepod
Season 6 Kickoff!
This week Matt and Michelle kick off season 6 while Michael returns from a speaking engagement. The crew discuss where they have been and the rise of fake SLPs in social media. They also have homework for the listeners, what is your bias?
The Informed SLP dives into the world of Cup Based Evidence. .
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www
The rising tide of the school caseload and medical field burnout
Matt, Michael, and Michelle look at the rising tidal wave of increased caseloads that may happen during the next school year. With students being served at home and missed evaluations, there is an assumption that caseloads will rise the next year. The group also looks at medical burnout and way to avoid it. The Informed SLP breaks down unilateral vocal fold immobility.
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The Discor
Trauma Informed Care and Parkinson's Disease and Dysphagia
This week Michael has taken the week off but Speech Science is lucky to have Ruchi Kapila step in as a cohost. Ruchi is the Co-Creater and Co-Host of The Hyndsyte Project Podcast. Michelle continues to re-pack for her move back to the state of Texas! Ruchi just returned from presenting at the Northwest Art and Science of the Performing Voice Conference and is looking forward to the next few wee
What is the SLP Role in Executive Functioning and the Cup of Council Podcast
This week Michelle is unable to join the crew. Michael recounts his week of finally getting back to golfing and the role of expanding his private practice. Matt talks about the immediate gratification of doing yard work.
Matt and Michael take a deep dive into the role SLPs have in executive functioning and why we should be taking the lead role. Matt had an opportunity to sit down with the ho
What do you need in your speech bag?
this week, Michael, Matt, and Michelle were joined by Learn With Less’ Ayelet Marinovich! Ayelet’s kids have returned to in person school this week. Michelle received her second shot of the vaccine. Michael celebrated Earth Day. Matt took his son’s Cub Scout pack to the Reds Stadium for a tour and goes off on the hospital that mis-charted his daughter’s hearing loss.
On today’s s
Financially Smart SLPs, Neurodiversity at Grad-School, and Text vs Picture Only AAC
Michael, Matt, and Michelle did a live Facebook test before this week’s episode to identify doing future shows live! Mike and his newborn experienced her first round of shots this week and the impact of being a father and a therapist. Michelle ramps back up for therapy in a new state. Matt looks at his last 33 days of school therapy and any missed therapy sessions. A question was posed on th
Changing Special Education, ASHA PAC and You!
Michael, Matt, and Michelle are back together for the show. Michelle returns from her trip to Texas and returns as a homeowner! Michael is loving being a new father, except for his sleep pattern. Matt took advantage of his Spring Break and got work done around the home he needed to complete.
On today’s show, we reimagine what special education should look like, a look at the ASHA PA
One Year Ago… A look back at how therapy has changed during the year of the Pandemic
Matt and Michael are on the show this week while Michelle is in the Great State of Texas. Michael is celebrating his new 1-month old child in his home and is coming to terms with balancing being a father and a therapist. Matt and Michael discuss the must needs for a new parent such as the Nose Freeda! Matt talks about his plans for spring break and working with more adult patients while also
ASHA “Elections,” Aphasia and Memory, and Must Needed Therapy Tools
Matt and Michelle hold down Speech Science this week as Michael takes a much-needed week off at home. Speech Science also celebrates having 3 new baby girls in the last 6 months! Michelle looks like she is moving back to Texas! Matt recounts the end of his coaching season.
On today’s show, we discuss the link aphasia and memory, what are our favorite therapy items, and a look at the
DATA Tracking in Therapy
The second part of our first episode of season 5. Episode 135 was so long it was broken into two episodes, 135 and 136. In this episode, Rachel Archaumbault sits in with the group. They talk about the importance of names, the importance of data and how difficult it is to track it, and they discuss the news headlines. In the news, recent research shows the importance of rest and cognition in ad
How do you handle the stress of returning to school for the final semester? - Fixed Audio
Episode 135, the first episode of season 5 was supposed to be just one over sized episode but it grew to almost 2 hours so it is now episodes 135 and 136! On this first episode the crew recaps their winter breaks, including Michelle welcoming in a new born baby girl and Matt’s family getting Covid.
On today’s show, Rachel Archambault joins the crew to talk abo
What do you do when the team changes your IEP goals without your input?
Matt, Michael, and Michelle check in following Turkey day. Michelle is prepping for the arrival baby speech science 2.0. Michelle and her family have jumped into Christmas as early as possible. Michael is moving back to online therapy and finding ways to engage families more effectively. Matt moved online for a week and he looks forward to move back to face to face therapy.
Parents at the Disability Table, Use of Big Mac Buttons, and Thankful for Covid?
It’s a special Thanksgiving Episode, where the crew look back at what they are thankful during a year that involved a pandemic, emergency tele-practice, and self-quarantines. Michelle is already prepping for her next move from Kansas to parts of the country unknown and she preps for a new baby speech science coming next month. She is also weaning her son off of his pacifier and sleeping in his “b
Dysphagia Outreach Project, Social Connections and Cognition, and Contentious IEP Meetings
After taking a few weeks off following the elections, Matt, Michael, and Michelle come back together. The group discusses the ordeal of voting in their individual precincts. Matt is coming to terms with his reports being too long checking in at over 12 pages. Michelle and her family were enjoying the unseasonable warm weather in the beginning of November. Michael has noticed an increase in vir
ASHA Interstate Compact, Dementia and Voting, Smiles for Speech
On this week’s episode the group has their struggles. Michael is unable to join the group as he is stuck in traffic, Michelle’s computer is updating and joining the group via iPad, and Matt didn’t have water for the first 5 minutes of the show! The group responds to a text message about a recent ABA episode.
On today’s show, we discuss the impact of the ASHA Inters
Language and Spelling and Delays in Evaluations due to Covid
The whole group is back together this week. Matt has a ton to unpack involving Cub Scout fundraisers (selfish self-promotion link below for Popcorn sales) and hikes, mandatory high school coach meetings, meeting Help Me Grow as a parent, and calling his local senators to fight for hearing aid insurance changes. He was told a hearing aid for a child is considered cosmetic. Michelle celebrates he
Over Reliance on Standardized Assessment and ABA Encroachment
After taking a month off in celebration of Matt’s new daughter the crew returns with episode 127. Therapy conversations are happening in the group’s discord, jump in and let your voice be heard. Matt talks about bringing his daughter home from the NICU and jumps into the Hot take about failures in paperwork that happened in the NICU. He also found the magic word when discussing charting mistake
Genetics, Dopamine, and Stuttering, Poetry in Therapy, and Is Social Thinking Abelist?
After taking a week off for Labor Day the group returns to the airwaves. Therapy conversations are happening in the group's discord, jump in and let your voice be heard. Michael continues to transition to face to face therapy in his clinic has proven to be great for him as much as it has been for his clients. Michelle must move, again, less than a month in at her current location. However, on
The Pitfalls of Teletherapy, Caregivers Perspectives, and Inclusive Halloween
Matt announces on air that he would officially like to go back to school to get his principal’s licensure to pursue his dream job in the schools. He took his boys to learn tennis and is putting the speech schedule together. Michelle continues to unpack and has joined an outdoor socially distant workout group. Michael visited Ricketts Glenn State Park in Pennsylvania.
On today’s show,
US Public Health Services Part 2, Lee Silverman Training, and Monitoring
Michelle is 3 weeks into her new move and continues to unbox everything in the new home. Michael was able to return to Long Island for the weekend to see family before the school year starts up. Matt has had to navigate the Ohio Department of Education’s website to renew a license and he continues to digitize his classroom just in case he has to go virtual.
On today’s show, we discuss if yo
Ethics in Private Practice, US Public Health Services, and Mask Usage in Communication
Matt joins the show this week after a long week that included a baby Sprinkle Shower, fishing with his kids, and created a singular drive for his entire family to use to share photos. Michelle has set up shop in Kansas and continues to unload boxes around the home as she and her family acclimate themselves to the neighborhood. Mike continues to improve his golf skills while honing the private p
Reimbursement Cuts and Interstate Compacts
Due to technical difficulties during recording, some audio may sound distorted.
Michelle has made it across the country and is calling in again this week as her world possessions are delivered to her new home. Matt went fishing with his boys this weekend for the first time and finally sat down to watch a movie. Michelle has begun her move in process with her family. Michael has been attempting
Covid and the CFY and Covid in the Clinic
Michelle is live from the road this week and is calling in to the show. Matt found out before the show that he is 1 hour short of getting an ACE award, continues to redesign his office, and has continued gardening. In Michael’s area schools have been moving to virtual. With this change in the status quo, Michael has been doing parent education and moving slowly back to the clinic. Michelle tes
Returning to Schools, Covid and Your Voice, and Med Students Performing Speech
Michelle’s trip to Kansas was side-lined as she faces quarantine. Michael has been working with students and their families to ensure language skills continue to generalize and he found a way to end up on the Golf Course. Matt continues to work home health care and has found a new love for some clear liquors while he has been tested every 2 weeks for COVID.
On today’s show, we discuss
Dysphagia Tools, IDEA Failures, and Counseling
Michael and Michelle have the week off, so Leigh Ann Porter, host of Speech Uncensored settles into the co-host chair this week with Matt. Leigh Ann recounts her week in the clinical setting and the joy of seeing a patient returning to your caseload. Matt’s home health caseload continues to rise which means his free time continues to decrease. Matt and Leigh Ann discuss the tests they enjoy whe
Vocabulary and Recall, Disney and Disability Lawsuit, and Patriotic Music and Memory
Its episode 118, even if they keep calling it episode 117. During this week’s show, they plan for a longer Fourth of July Weekend. Michelle’s child turns two on the fourth this week as she wraps up her last few days before her move. Michael looks forward to some social distancing family get togethers. Matt talks about how he is terrible at using the holidays in his speech and language therapy
Discharging from Articulation, Changing Grad School, ASHA Communities, and Teletherapy Proof
During this week’s show, the group practiced going live on Instagram. Michael’s clinic has begun to open up to in person live therapy and he continues to balance the role teletherapy has on his current caseload as well. Michelle continues to prep for leave to Kansas and looks to transition patients to new therapists. Matt is now being tested every other week for Covid-19 as part of keeping the
: Paid Grad School, SLP Assistants, Napping, and Treatment of Articulation
During this week’s show, Matt can’t get over the planned obsoleteness of Apple products with a new cord style for his new iPad. Michael has gotten back onto the telepractice train and is enjoying the teletherapy. He discusses ways he may look at telepractice as a potential add-on service to his private practice. Michelle returned to work with a lower caseload and continues to plan the move acr
ASHA Election Results, Special Education, Covid, and Lawsuits, AAC as a Language
The show has been off the air for the past few weeks to allow for other voices to be heard on matters of significance. We at Speech Science believe there is no room for racism and we will commit to do what we can to shed light and make changes in areas we can. We condemn the murders of George Floyd and Breona Taylor and all those who are not named but are equally important. We believe Black Liv
: Special Education in the Pandemic, Front-Line Freebies, ASHA Elections, and Dysphagia Updates
The group discusses what they would have done different in grad school and what they wish grad schools would have offered. On the show this week, Mike has hit the digital wall with zoom meetings from morning till the afternoon. Michelle has been using the ASHA education portal to take advantage of free CEUs and Matt wonders why the Learning Pass isn’t free all the time. Matt ended his bowling
The Entire World Of R, ASHA Elections, Data Collection, and Dysphagia Studies
On the show this week the crew talks about non-compete clauses in the middle of a pandemic, the use of social media and Tik Tok, Michael prepared for a live presentation on xceptionaled.com, and building garden walls. The group talks teletherapy and how that has changed the way they document and present therapy. On Discord, you can interact directly with Matt, Michael, and Michelle and let them
Travel Therapy, Sleep, Therapy Apps, and Therapy Minutes
Michael has been using teletherapy to continue to grow his private practice. He has found merits in this new part of the field may keep it going after the quarantine is lifted. Michelle has not been seeing clients because of the Covid-19 lockdown. Matt and Michelle talk the trials and tribulations of navigating unemployment, at this time. Michelle’s son continues to develop language and puts a
Telepractice with Expressable, Medicare Changes, Visual Aides for Memory, Special Education Waivers, and Concussions
Matt is not watching Wrestlemania for the first time in over 5 years as he lost his interest in the show. In the realm of therapy, Matt got his hands on an N-95 mask to wear for his safety. Michelle and her family have been doing the best they can to get out of the house as much as possible into their yard. Michael and Matt talk about getting hair-cuts at home. On Discord, the talk has been about
Learn with Less (stuff), Mask Usage in a Pandemic, and Special Education Moving Online
The crew continues to struggle with stay at home orders and balancing it with their therapy. Michael has moved his private practice a teletherapy setting and he continues to identify ways to improve his therapy delivery. Michelle is adjusting and facing the challenge of working from home while her husband works from home as well and having a young child at home. Michelle’s clinic remains clos
Handling the Corona Virus Depression with the PTSDSLP and Managing Burn-Out with Angie Merced
Rachel Archambault, the PTSDSLP, joins Matt, Michael, and Michelle to talk about the three S’s during the Covid-19 breakout and lockdown. The group talks about the current Status of their states, how they are handling the Stress of this situation, and then how are they going to provide Service. Michael makes the shift this week from in person to telepractice. Rachel is waiting to find-out whic
Now Hiring Black Male SLPs with Billy Fuller, Impactful Play, and Dyslexia
Due to illness and events outside of their control, episode 104 has been delayed, until now. Michelle was out this week, but Dr. Tiffany Hogan stepped into to keep Michael and Matt in line. Tiffany hosts the See, Hear, Speak Podcast. Matt continues to be addicted to Tik Tok videos and the hashtag Tip Tok. Billy Fuller, the author of the ASHA Article “ Now Hiring, Black Male SLPs. How does play
Adam’s Camp, Praise and Therapy, Myelination and Autism, Dysphagia and Verbal Cues, Interstate Compacts
Michael was off this week, which means Matt and Michelle were left alone running episode 103. Matt found TikTok and he can’t stop watching short videos about everything and anything and he cant get over the effects contouring has on women’s makeup. Michelle was looking for suggestions to make a diaper cake. The crew talks the importance of praise in therapy, the link between myelination and a
Crying in Your Car, Predicting Dyslexia, and Dehumanizing and Social Skills
The gang is back together for Episode 102 and the show has a new format. The show was recorded the night of the Emmy’s and the evening of learning about the passing of Kobe Bryant. The crew comes to terms with the loss of an athlete and the role the Grammy’s have in letting us know we are getting older. On the show this week, Michelle sat down the author, Kari Knutson, of the article than ran i
XPN Holiday Special
What happens when the hosts of every XPN show get together to try Holiday Trivia? An interesting twist on the holiday season.
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7. On this week’s episode, the crew dissect the ASHA convention and come up with a wish list of what they want at a future ASHA Convention and what they did not like at this years ASHA Convention, too
ASHA Round Up Part 2: The Informed SLP, Hope Speaks Part 2, and the finish of the Live Event from ASHA
Episode 99: ASHA Round Up Part 2: The Informed SLP, Hope Speaks Part 2, and the finish of the Live Event from ASHA
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7. On this week’s episode, the crew dissect the ASHA convention and come up with a wish list of what they want at a future ASHA Convention and what they did not like at this years ASHA Convention, too many ribbons,
ASHA Round Up Part 1: Hope Speaks with Kari David and ASHA President Elect Lynn Williams
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7. Matt freshly returned from Orlando talks about ASHA and being on the floor. Michelle is out this week still returning from Orlando, and Michael was running a conference with his Grow Now Therapy Clinic. On this week and over the next couple of weeks, the interviews from ASHA will be sprinkled into the shows to give a good ide
Kristin Martinez and Teletherapy Discussion Part 3, Literacy and Dementia, Cameras in the Therapy Room, Reading Rates and Aphasia, and the Annie Glenn Award
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7. Matt and Michelle are prepping for ASHA this week! As this goes live, Michelle will be in the air and Matt will be driving through the foothills of Tennessee. Are you making your plans to see the live taping at ASHA? Head over to Xceptionaled.com for more information to see the crew live in Florida. Matt is presenting on the
Kristin Martinez and Teletherapy, Structural Changes in the Brain, PDPM and Dysphagia, Switches and Communication, and Stem Cell Grown Larynx
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7. Matt, Michael, and Michelle jump right into the topics this week as they prep the week before ASHA. Are you making your plans to see the live taping at ASHA? Head over to Xceptionaled.com for more information to see the crew live in Florida.
Teletherapy looks to be the future of speech and language pathology. What is the best
Evaluating in Teletherapy, Juvenile Detention and Special Education, Equine Therapy, Games and Vocabulary, and Push-In Therapy
The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7. Matt questions the ethical concerns of Spookily the Square Pumpkin due to watching Halloween Cartoons too much. Michael is ramping up for the fall by increasing his pumpkin intake. Michelle and family prepped for Halloween by having baby Speech Science dress as an Avocado. Are you making your plans to see the live taping
Low Initiation and Autism, The Virginia Bridge Project, Vocabulary Effects, and Best Therapy Games
This week Michelle is traveling and Matt and Michael are flying solo. Michael has been working closely with the school based SLPs and participating in school visits for his private clinic patients. Michael talks about the hurdles he comes across as being the outside SLP. Matt was wrapping up his progress reports and balancing the paperwork with the amount of therapy time while on the personal s
Lyra App, ABA and SLPs, Deafening Cinemas, Special Education Funding, and Tongue Strength and Articulation
Michael returns to the show after traveling the country helping the non-profit the Focus Foundation. Michelle celebrates her birthday this past week and continues to adjust to motherhood and her career. Matt used his extended weekend from Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day to complete his progress reports.
If you had a family member that needed a way to communicate, what would you do? On
Transgender Voice Therapy, PDPM Fall Out, Virtual Reality Rehab, OTC Hearing Aides, and Down Syndrome and Voice
Matt recounts his weekend camping with his son in the cub scouts. Michelle continues to improve her ability as a therapist and living on a military base.
Tina Babajanians, aka the Voice Stylist, is an SLP who left the typical therapy routes and works with the transgendered voice. Tina talks to Michelle about her road to speech and language therapy and its impact on her life. Tina discusses t
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, PDPM, Executive Functioning, and Hippotherapy
Speech Science has a guest host all the way from Seattle, Julie Fechter. Julie, a PRN SLP in a variety of positions, weighs in on the news around speech and language. Matt and his kids began their donut trail, Michelle returns from a vacation, and Michael has begun working with local school districts.
Matty Manley and Megan Meyer met at Rare Disease Week on Capital Hill and something clicke
Teletherapy, Communication Concerns, AAC Vocabulary, Cochlear Implants, and Surf Therapy
Matt and Michelle hold down the fort this week. Matt has begun seeing his students and after 2 weeks of planning, he runs into MAP testing, which means schedule changes. Michelle is planning a trip back to Colorado and continuing her therapy positions. The crew continues to plan for ASHA and a special offer for Patreon donors!
Teletherapy can be considered the wild west of the therapy realm.
PTSDSLP, Sesame Street, Autism and the NFL, and Eye Tracking Research
Matt starts at his new school job which means building the puzzle pieces of a therapy schedule. Michelle welcomed family from across the country into her home. Michael has been collaborating with local SLPs to prepare for the upcoming school year. Matt’s youngest son can be heard in the background during parts of the show.
Imagine sitting in your therapy room with a student when the
Sloths are Slow, Doyle Bill, Rebuilt Larynx, Reading Comprehension, and ASL
Matt left another job this week and is making plans for a trip through Star Wars’ Galaxy Edge after the ASHA Convention this year. Michael’s private practice continues to grow as he brings in new clients and makes connections with other SLPs and professionals. Michelle builds up her caseload at the new job, which means more evaluations between pool days.
Matt sat down with Kim Marino, CC
NICU Dietitian, SLPA Certification, State Representatives, Vocabulary Teachings, and Batman Voice
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Matt had tech training at the new school this week and is struggling with the multiple new student systems. Michelle’s new job has her learning new documentation systems while she is teaching baby signs at home. In private practice, Michael’s documentation can differ based on the parental needs.
Sitting down with Michelle thi
Eating and Autism, Driving and Communication, ABA and Abuse, and Sesame Street
Michelle returns this week! The group opens-up about their thoughts on the ASHA Conference and should you bring children? Matthew, Michael, and Michelle dissect their participation in Facebook groups for speech and language therapy.
What does eating habits have to do with Autism? A recent study states that severe eating habits could be an early sign of Autism. The group talks about their expe
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