Best Apraxia Podcasts (2025)

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Communication access when critically unwell S7E44 44:46

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In this week’s episode, we talk about communication access when someone is critically unwell. We are joined by speech pathologist Associate Professor Amy Freeman-Sanderson who is a project lead on priority setting for communication and swallowing difficulty in critical illness, and Adam Smith who is a patient and carer representative on this steeri…

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#37 Discover the Powerful Support of the 'Ask the Angels' Voxer Group 12:48

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Why and how are voxer groups so helpful? I have been in a few voxer groups and they have been so helpful! Find out how this supportive and easy-to-use platform can bring about real-life miracles by providing a safe space to share experiences and receive encouragement. Learn why December is the perfect time for this spiritual journey and how you can…

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319. Brain Health & DS: Communication w/Jennifer Gray, SLP 36:50

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Jennifer Gray is a certified speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with the Down syndrome community. Today we’re asking her all the questions we’ve forgotten to ask our children’s own speech therapists. When should speech therapy start for individuals with Down syndrome? (Hint: Jennifer says research shows it can be h…

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PFD and ARFID: a multidisciplinary approach S7E43 50:47

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In this week’s episode, we discuss paediatric feeding and Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. We are joined by a multi-disciplinary panel to discuss collaborative supports. Psychologist Dr Katherine Bartlett, dietitian Rachel Tutill, and speech pathologist Val Gent discuss recent research about paediatric feeding needs including …

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#36 Transformative Power of Gratitude 13:49

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Discover how gratitude can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation, especially for parents of children on the autism spectrum. Through personal stories and practical tips, learn how to infuse gratitude into daily life, even in challenging moments. Embrace the deep gratitude that transcends circumstances and brings peace and light into you…

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318. Diving Deeper: Trauma and Intellectual Disability 41:26

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Last week we sat down for an interview with trauma expert Dr. Karyn Harvey and today the three of us are unpacking all of our feelings about it. We’re asking ourselves some pretty heavy questions about trauma and intellectual disability. Do our kids really encounter trauma every time they step out the front door? Are we holding our children to unre…

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Supporting Students with Long COVID-19 with Cassandra Natali & Abigail Sprague 1:01:23

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Guests: Cassandra Natali, MS, CCC-SLP, and Abigail Sprague, graduate student researcher Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/supporting-students-with-long-covid Long COVID-19 can have ongoing effects on children’s communication, learning, and participation in school. In this episode of S…

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Leading with purpose: Reflections on governance & service S7E42 29:27

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With Board nominations opening on 28 November, in this week’s episode SPA President, Kathryn McKinley, is interviewed by Early Career Reference Group member, Sarah Cathro. They discuss governance, service, how the Board provides leadership, and how speech pathologists at every career stage can contribute to the profession.SPA resources:• Nomination…

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Making Life Skills at Home Fun with Beth Rosenbleeth from Days with Grey | Season 8 Episode 2 39:41

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In this episode, we chat with Beth Rosenbleeth from Days with Grey about helping children learn a variety of life skills for both their daily lives now and in the future. This includes gamifying learning and breaking skills down into simplified, easy-to-follow steps. Throughout the episode, Beth shares why she developed her Life Skills for Big Kids…

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#35 Invite Angels: Simple Steps to Seek Their Help 14:26

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Join us as I explore the profound power of asking angels for help, a practice that has brought incredible miracles into my life. Discover real-life stories of divine intervention and learn how you can gain access to a life-changing free mini-class. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invite angelic guidance into your everyday experiences. 00:40 D…

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317. Brain Health & DS: Trauma and Intellectual Disability w/Dr. Karyn Harvey 48:52

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Dr. Karyn Harvey is a psychologist, author, trainer, speaker, and EXPERT in the field of psychology, intellectual disability, and trauma. Have you ever thought of the trauma that individuals with intellectual disabilities face each day? The examples are endless.. a negative diagnosis experience, being excluded, or even being placed in an institutio…

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Universal Design for Learning with Vicki L. Haddix 1:05:11

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Guest: Vicki L. Haddix, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/universal-design Universal Design for Learning (UDL) isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a framework that transforms how school-based SLPs plan, collaborate, and connect with students. In this episode of School of Speech, h…

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Rebroadcast: Culturally safe telehealth for ABI support S7E41 54:46

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This week we are rebroadcasting an episode on cultural safety with some suggested resources by way of introducing the episode. We speak with Mitch Walley from Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, and Dr Natalie Ciccone from ECU about a telehealth service for Aboriginal people living with acquired brain injury (ABI). They discuss steps for making the se…

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#34 Understanding and Clearing Energetic Cords 7:57

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of energetic cords, particularly focusing on their impact on individuals, including those on the autism spectrum. Learn what these cords are, how they form, and the practical steps to clear unnecessary connections to improve emotional well-being. Whether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent, understandin…

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316. Diving Deeper: Alzheimer's Disease Prevalence and Treatment, w/Kandi Pickard 46:42

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Last week we had an important conversation with Dr. Michael Rafii all about the link between DS and Alzheimer’s disease. If you’re still processing everything you learned from that interview, that’s okay. Sit down with the three of us + our good friend Kandi Pickard (CEO of the National DS Society) and we’ll talk through it together! How do we conf…

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Trauma-Informed SLP for School-Age Students with Rachel Archambault 1:04:17

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Guest: Rachel Archambault, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/trauma-informed-slp Join Carolyn Dolby, host of the School of Speech podcast, as she delves into the world of trauma-informed care with Rachel Archambault, a speech-language pathologist and program specialist for…

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Making job transitions that work for you S7E40 51:43

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In this week’s episode, SPA Early Career Reference Group member, Georgia Poupoulis, and Nathan Cornish-Raley speak with Chris Antartis of Rebel Recruitment and Polly McCarthy from Village Therapy. They discuss how new grads and experienced speech pathologists can find the right job for their circumstances and career path, and how employers can sust…

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#33 - Embrace Holiday Joy: Discover Three Transformative Tips 10:12

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In this episode, discover three impactful tips to enhance your holiday joy by maintaining spiritual routines, learning to say no, and setting intentional goals for holiday activities. NOW is the perfect time to look at your holiday activities, events, traditions, etc and decide what is going to work for your family this year!? These deeper insights…

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315. Brain Health & DS: Alzheimer's Disease Prevalence and Treatment (w/Dr. Michael Rafii) 44:08

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As we continue this season on brain health, its time to dive deep into the link between Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome. It’s not an easy topic.. and that’s why we are so grateful to have Dr. Michael Rafii with us. He’s a physician-scientist whose research focuses on developing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, including a genetic form that…

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REWIND: Looking Beyond the Disfluencies with Claire Barbao 1:05:18

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*****Originally Aired: February 24, 2025***** Guest: Claire Barbao, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Looking-Beyond-the-Disfluenices-SchoolBased-Strategies-for-S Join Carolyn Dolby as she welcomes Claire Barbao, owner of Kindly Speech LLC and a specialist in fluency d…

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Let's Talk about Apraxia of Speech 27:00

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Libby Interviews Ruth Rowntree, Speech and Language Therapist and Founder of Speech Apraxia UK dedicated to information, advocacy and support for individuals with Speech Apraxia. https://speechapraxia.co.uk/ Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is the new term which was previously known as verbal dyspraxia in the UK but Ruth is keen that all types of …

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Practical digital health tools S7E39 30:01

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In this week’s episode, we speak with Jess Francis from the Training Club about digital health tools and resources to support speech pathologists in providing effective and efficient services. Jess speaks about the opportunities that digital health tools, including AI can provide allied health practitioners, acknowledges reservations that some peop…

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#32 Calm Your Storm: Lessons from the Empty Boat 15:35

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Transforming Reactions with the Empty Boat Parable 'The Empty Boat' to explores a transformative ways of responding to frustrating life events, such as being cut off in traffic or dealing with challenging behavior from children. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Sheridan illustrates how adopting the mindset of the empty boat can lead…

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314. Diving Deeper: Motor Planning, Apraxia, & More 43:49

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Last week, we heard from motor planning expert, Brooke Poston, so today the three of us are diving deep into our experiences of apraxia with our own children! Here’s what we’re chatting about: When are children aren’t cooperating, is it actually a behavior problem or an apraxia challenge? Do they need ABA therapy or motor coaching? How can we imple…

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REWIND: Stuttering Service Delivery in the Schools with Nina Reeves 1:23:49

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*****Originally Aired: September 18, 2024***** Guest: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/stuttering-service-delivery-in-the-schools-early-childhood In this episode, we welcome Nina Reeves back and shift our focus to stuttering support for our early child…

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Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Dynamic Systems Theory S7E38 32:47

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In this week’s episode, Dr Jacqueline Lim discusses Dynamic Systems Theory as a way to understand Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and inform the supports we provide. She discusses the range of factors that influence motor learning, variability in speech sounds, and considerations for assessment and treatment. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledg…

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Uncovering the Core Values That Truly Fit You with Dr. Angelyn Franks 1:06:25

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Guest: Angelyn Franks, SLPD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/shedding-the-shoulds In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes back Dr. Angelyn Franks, SLPD, CCC-SLP, for another essential conversation on burnout and well-being. If you have …

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#31 Minecraft on The Hill: Worlds of Imagination/Spirits Collide 9:17

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Exploring 'The Hill' Through the Lens of Minecraft Discover an intriguing comparison between 'The Hill,' a spiritual gathering place, and the popular game Minecraft. In this episode, we delve into how the construction, experience, and purpose of 'The Hill' share fascinating similarities with Minecraft, as observed through sessions with children on …

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313. Brain Health & DS: Motor Planning, Apraxia, & More w/Brooke Poston 42:38

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Have you ever found yourself asking your child to do the same thing over and over again? Why won’t they just stand up and put their shoes on? Why do they hit so often for what seems like no reason? Today is your crash course in motor planning and apraxia, where we’re diving deep into how the brain + body connection impacts behavior. We have Brooke …

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Finding Resources for Families with Judy Blake | Season 8 Episode 1 38:14

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In this episode, we sit down with Judy Blake, the community outreach liaison at Innerlight Community Advocates, to discuss finding resources to support children and their families. Throughout the episode, Judy shares her personal experiences as a parent and her professional experience supporting families through her roles in a variety of Texas-base…

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Values driven speech pathology S7E37 48:57

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In this week’s episode, we discuss values in the context of leadership to celebrate global ethics day, 2025. We are joined by Associate Professor Belinda Kenny, Chair Ethics Board, as well as Kelly and Trish from SPA’s National Office who regularly engage with members about ethical conduct and practice. Belinda, Kelly and Trish discuss reflective p…

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# 30 Silence to Songs - Tahni shares more about mothering Josiah! 45:01

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I invite you to sign up for my Very Awesome Friends Newsletter - by clicking here. Then you will gain free access to the private podcast feed to get extra in-depth episodes, visualizations, etc. - as well as other awesome bonuses. Follow me on Instagram @awesome_autism_tools Mentioned in this episode: Here is the link for the Angel Voxer Group! I h…

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312. Ellie Goldstein On Celebrity Dance Competition 40:55

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Ellie Goldstein is the first person with Down syndrome to ever be on the cover of British Vogue. She’s also the first person with DS to ever be on the show, “Strictly Come Dancing” — basically UK’s equivalent of “Dancing With The Stars!” Naturally, the internet has A LOT of opinions about it. Today we’re diving into a Facebook post full of ableist …

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Listening Effort and Executive Function with Dr. Jani Hammit 1:04:02

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Guest: Jani Hammit, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/listening-effort In this episode of the School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes Dr. Jani Hammit, PhD, CCC-SLP, for a deep dive into how executive function and listening effort influence learning in …

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Rebroadcast: Mental health is all around us S7E36 53:06

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From time to time Speak Up will rebroadcast previous episodes to offer timely insights. This week, ahead of World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October 2025, we are re-broadcasting our conversation with Kerry Holland and Jessica Carpenter from Peninsula Speech Plus.Laura Caire, SPA’s Senior Advisor Mental Health and Trauma, speaks with Jess and Ke…

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#29 ⏰Unlocking The Power Of Divine Timing Windows 15:53

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Explore heartwarming stories where perfect timing feels divinely orchestrated. Hear about Emma, her son Jay, and how a serendipitous meeting at the temple provided hope for Jacob's disabled brother. Other Divine Timing Stories - from seconds to years in length 00:20 Emma's and Jay's Divine Timing Encounter 02:04 Jay's Perspective on Divine Timing 0…

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311. Down Syndrome Awareness Month Goals! 38:06

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OMD Survivor Guide with Tricia H. Rogers 1:04:36

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Guest: Tricia H. Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/omd-survivor-guide In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, sits down with Tricia H. Rogers, MS, CCC-SLP, to offer clarity and practical tools for navigating OMDs in the school setting.…

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Let's Talk questions about Selective Mutism for SM awareness month 15:38

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"Did you know that some children talk freely at home but can’t get a single word out at school? It’s not stubbornness, and it’s not shyness — it’s something called selective mutism, an anxiety condition that literally freezes a child’s ability to speak. In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Talk, we dive into the most common questions parents and tea…

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Foundational Supports S07E35 30:08

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In this week’s episode, we start a conversation about Foundational Supports with Dr Erin West from SPA’s Policy and Advocacy team. Erin will discuss a conceptual model that SPA are using to advocate to ensure that Foundational Supports reflect the need of the children and families speech pathologists support, and that speech pathologists working ac…

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#28 Transform Your Strength with the Superman Stance 8:41

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Learn a quick and easy method to start practicing three-dimensional grounding with the Superman stance. This exercise not only boosts confidence but also aligns your body, mind and spirit and sets powerful intentions. Perfect for parents and kids alike, this effective grounding technique can be practiced in under 30 seconds. I invite you to sign up…