Best Speech And Language Impairments Podcasts (2025)

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196. 10 Reasons to Use the ‘Look at’ Sentence Strip to Spark Speech in Autism 31:42

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If you work with children with autism who are minimally speaking, this episode is a must-listen. We’re breaking down why the “Look at” sentence strip has been a total game-changer in my therapy room—and why it consistently helps children begin to speak, connect, and comment on the world around them. After 25 years of practice, I can tell you this t…

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195. Groundbreaking Autism Study Reveals How Autism Can Develop At Any Age and How to D.S.D. 20:58

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Discover how a 2025 Nature autism study transforms early intervention in speech language pathology. Learn how family history, genetics, and executive function shape assessment, therapy planning, and lifelong communication outcomes. If you work with children with autism, this episode will change how you think about early intervention forever. A majo…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Vanessa Abraham, Speech Language Pathologist 31:51

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🎙️ Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Vanessa Abraham, Speech Language Pathologist https://drkirkadams.com/podcasts-by-dr-kirk-adams-10-23-2025/ In this candid episode of Podcasts by Dr. Kirk Adams, Dr. Adams sits down with speech-language pathologist, author, and ICU survivor Vanessa Abraham to trace her extraordinary arc from clinician to…

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194. 5 Myths About High-Tech AAC—Debunked by Research 21:52

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If you work with minimally speaking children or children with autism, this episode is a must-listen. Speech-language pathologist Kelly Vess takes on the five biggest myths about high-tech AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)—and backs every point with current peer-reviewed research. Learn why high-tech AAC devices: ✅ Do not require self…

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192. Are Final Clusters the Overlooked Key to Bigger Speech and Language Gains? 31:33

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If you work with children with speech sound disorders, this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving into cutting-edge research on final consonant clusters—a treatment target that has been largely overlooked but may unlock powerful generalization gains. For decades, evidence has shown that choosing complex targets leads to greater overall progress. N…

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One National Door, Local Results: How Kathy West-Evans' NET Turns Inclusion into a Hiring Advantage 50:54

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Here Dr. Kirk Adams frames disability inclusion as a hiring advantage powered by one national door and local execution. He spotlights CSAVR's National Employment Team (NET), led by Kathleen West-Evans, as a single gateway into every state and territorial public VR agency, with TAP (the Talent Acquisition Portal) and on-the-ground VR specialists tur…

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4 Strategies to Build Decontextualized Language for Stronger Conversation Skills 24:28

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If you work with preschool or early elementary students, this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving into decontextualized language—a skill that’s rarely discussed but critical for literacy and academic success. Decontextualized language is when children talk about things outside the here and now—past events, future plans, ideas, feelings, and abst…

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190. How to Use Digital Tools to Actually Boost Language and Literacy in Preschoolers 16:44

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Are you ready to go digital the right way in your therapy sessions? Today, we’re diving into the latest systematic review research on using digital tools to improve preschoolers’ language and literacy outcomes. The evidence is clear: digital media can be a powerful tool — when it’s used intentionally. In this episode, you’ll discover five key strat…

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189. AAC for Social Communication: Research, Reality, and Monday Morning Solutions 29:45

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If you work with minimally speaking children using low-tech or high-tech AAC, this episode is for you. A brand-new systematic review just dropped — but the published research is sparse, messy, and often mislabeled. Today, we’ll dig through the “recycle bin” of studies to uncover what actually works, why commenting is more powerful than requesting, …

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan, Vispero 29:17

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In this engaging episode, Dr. Kirk Adams sits down with Elizabeth Whitaker and Rachel Buchanan of Vispero to explore how AI and JAWS' 30-year legacy are converging to expand employment and independence for people who are blind or low vision. After Kirk shares a personal JAWS origin story from 1995, Liz and Rachel trace their own paths through VR an…

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188. Does Telepractice for Speech Sound Disorders Work? 19:11

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Is telepractice just as effective as in-person therapy for treating speech sound disorders? In this episode, we take a realistic, research-driven look at what the evidence really says about speech telepractice—and what factors determine whether it works. You’ll discover: The exact client profiles that are NOT a good fit for telepractice. The active…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Supercharge Your Bottom Line Through Disability Inclusion Webinar: Interview with Paolo Gaudiano, Founder & Chief Scientist, Aleria (PBC) 59:12

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In this engaging episode, Dr. Kirk Adams sits down with Paolo Gaudiano, Founder & Chief Scientist at Aleria to unpack how measuring day-to-day workplace experiences, rather than headcounts or vague culture scores, translates inclusion into business outcomes. Gaudiano traces his path from computational neuroscience and complexity modeling to a 2015 …

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187. The 3 Biggest Goal-Writing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them for Massive Speech Gains) 29:52

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Are your speech therapy goals actually creating change or just filling space on an IEP? In this episode, I share the three biggest mistakes I made in writing goals (and what to do instead). You’ll learn how to: Write measurable annual goals that track real growth. Use complex clusters and the complexity approach to accelerate progress. Show parents…

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186. Speech Sound Disorder Goals Made Easy: Try This 3-Step Goal Writing Framework 19:05

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If you work with children with speech sound disorders, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down my simple 3-step method for writing speech goals that not only improve clarity but also empower parents and the entire intervention team to stay on the same page. You’ll learn how to: Use your single word standardized speech tests to track progress wit…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: Interview with Rich and Brittany Palmer, Managing Partners, Adaptation Ventures 49:48

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In this engaging episode, Dr. Kirk Adams sits down with Rich and Brittany Palmer — Managing Partners of Adaptation Ventures — to trace the personal and entrepreneurial paths that led them to launch an angel, member-based fund focused on disability innovation. Brittany, a bilateral below-elbow amputee, shares how early prosthetics, supportive parent…

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147. Why Isn't 'Mama' the 1st Word for Many with Autism? 16:28

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Why isn't 'Mama' a first word for many children with Autism, yet it is for their neurotypical peers? There are four underlying physiological causes for this difference. Let's dive in to explore these four reasons why 'Mama' is not just naturally developing and what we need to do differently to encourage the development of this pivotally important w…

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185. Evidence-Based Assessment & Language Intervention Strategies for Children from Economically Diverse Backgrounds 28:01

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How can speech-language pathologists determine whether a child’s communication challenges are due to a language difference or a language disorder—and then choose the most impactful language intervention strategies? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, one of the leading experts in culturally, linguistically, and economical…

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60. Why Verbal Cues Hold Children Back in Speech Therapy (and What to Do Instead) 20:29

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Verbal cues may feel like the least intrusive form of prompting in speech therapy—but research and practice show they are actually the most restrictive. In this episode, I share three powerful reasons why verbal cues hold children back and why you need to fade them quickly: ✅ How verbal cues undermine self-efficacy and independence ✅ Why verbal cue…

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184. Gestalt Language Processing Intervention: What’s Evidence-Based—and What Isn’t? Part 2 31:06

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Are you using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework in your autism intervention? This episode of The Preschool SLP pulls back the curtain on Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and challenges you to think critically about what’s truly supported by research—and what isn't. SLPs are increasingly encouraged to adopt GLP-informed interventions…

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135. Gestalt Language Processing? Do THIS to Improve Outcomes 24:25

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This week, Kelly shares a powerful, research-driven strategy that she developed—almost by accident—that has become a game-changer in her therapy room and for countless SIS members. 🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why traditional “plus one” language modeling often isn’t enough—and how to break free from the chisel-and-hammer approach. The story beh…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: August 5, 2025: Interview with Meghan Connolly Haupt, Founder, Inclusive Saratoga 53:15

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In this engaging episode, Dr. Kirk Adams sits down with Meghan Connolly Haupt, founder of the New York - based nonprofit consultancy Inclusive Saratoga. Reuniting after their days in the Lighthouse for the Blind network, the pair trace Meghan's winding road from Carnegie Hall intern and Jesuit Volunteer Corps case manager on L.A.'s Skid Row to corp…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: August 4, 2025: Interview with Penn Street, Development and Outreach Director, Host, 'The Blind Chick' Podcast, After Sight 40:21

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In this engaging episode, Dr. Kirk Adams sits down with disability advocate, outdoor enthusiast, and "The Blind Chick" podcast host Penn Street. Penn recounts the dramatic origins of her blindness—two rattlesnake bites at age nine triggered Stevens-Johnson syndrome, leaving her with severe burns, lasting eye damage, and years of surgeries. Growing …

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: August 4, 2025: Interview with Ixchel Lemus Bromley, Associate Manager, Responsible Sourcing, Brooks Running 32:23

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In this engaging episode, Dr. Kirk Adams sits down with Seattle-based runner and social-impact professional Ixchel Lemus Bromley. The conversation traces her journey from Costa Rica to Pennsylvania and on to the Pacific Northwest, culminating in a college-age diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa that reshaped her sense of identity and mobility. Bromle…

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183. Assessing Language from a Gestalt Language Development Paradigm: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Do Monday Morning 15:51

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Are you using the Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) approach in your language assessments—or wondering if you should? In this episode of The Preschool SLP Podcast, we cut through the noise to break down what’s evidence-based, what’s not, and how to make informed, practical decisions starting Monday morning. Whether you're a speech-language patholog…

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182. AAC + Gestalt Language Processing: What SLPs Need to Know 25:26

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We're combining two of the most highly requested topics—Gestalt Language Processing and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)—into one conversation with Farwa Husain of First Phrases. We're answering some key questions about AAC + Gestalt: What do we actually know about integrating gestalts with high-tech AAC systems? What’s missing in t…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: July 17, 2025: Interview with Margaux Joffe, Founder, Mind of All Kinds 46:01

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In this engaging episode, Dr. Kirk Adams sits down with Margaux Joffe, a board-certified cognitive specialist, accessibility champion and founder of Minds of All Kinds, to trace her journey from a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis at 29 to becoming a leading voice for neurodiversity in tech and beyond. Joffe recounts how learning she was neurodivergent r…

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181. Thinking About SLP Contracting? Here’s What You Need to Know First to Prevent Burnout 38:37

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Is the way you’re working… actually working? In this candid and empowering episode of The Preschool SLP, I sit down with the SLP Happy Hour host, Sarah Lockhart, to talk about what no one tells you in grad school: the path to sustainability as an SLP is rarely linear. Together, we unpack what it really takes to thrive in this field—from navigating …

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: July 14, 2025: Interview with John Robinson, Founder, Our Ability, Inc. 31:41

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In this 30-minute episode, Dr. Kirk Adams speaks with John Robinson, quadruple-amputee entrepreneur and CEO of Our Ability, about the journeys that led them from navigating New York's subway and Amtrak to building tech that removes barriers for people with disabilities. Robinson recounts his path from NBC ad-sales to launching Our Ability, explaini…

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Let's Talk Behavior: Two Game-Changing Tools to Set the Stage for Success 27:49

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If you work with or have a child with communication impairments, today's episode, dedicated to improving behavior, is a 'must-listen'. I’m pulling back the curtain and giving you access to two powerful tools straight from my SIS Membership that are helping SLPs across the country transform their therapy sessions—without burning out. Heat up your la…

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179. 5 Healthy Hacks for a Full Summer Recovery 18:33

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Take your recovery as seriously as the work. In this episode, I share my five current favorite health hacks for achieving optimal health and well-being, both mentally and physically. P.S. Prevent burnout by becoming a SIS member and receiving educationally rich, ready-for-use materials in your inbox weekly. Don't delay and join the SIS Membership t…

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Supercharge Your Bottom Line Through Disability Inclusion: Blind and Low-Vision Workshop by Dr. Kirk Adams and Aaron Di Blasi: ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Demonstration: Cutting Edge AI For The Blind ... 52:08

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👉 More: About This Webinar that took place on June 26, 2025 live on LinkedIn. 📽️ Recording: Available for free on YouTube here. TRANSCRIPT: Podcast Commentator: Welcome to podcasts by Doctor Kirk Adams, where we bring you powerful conversations with leading voices in disability rights, employment and inclusion. Our guests share their expertise, exp…

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178. Use the "Look at" Sentence Strip to Develop Autistic Speech 17:54

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Over 20 years ago, I moved from the "I want" sentence strip to the "Look at" one in working with children with Autism. Why? This episode explores the advantages of using a "Look at" sentence strip over an "I want" sentence strip to optimize gains in the development of communication skills in children with autism in both the short and long term. Rea…

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177. Separation Anxiety: Four Steps to Success 21:27

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We're diving into one of the most common and heart-wrenching challenges faced by parents, educators, and therapists—separation anxiety. Leave this episode with a simple, yet effective, four-step process to ease anxiety and build relationships with confidence and compassion. Make sure to set yourself up for success by understanding a child’s tempera…

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Challenging Behaviors Related to Anxiety? Take These Six Actionable Steps to Make a Difference 29:25

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Are you working with anxious children who are exhibiting challenging behavior? What can you do to help? Check out this episode for six actionable steps you can take right now to make a difference. Don't delay and join the SIS Membership today at kellyvess.com/sis to receive educationally rich activities weekly that treat the whole child and empower…

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175. Let's Play! How to Modify Your Activities for Every Child on Your Caseload 25:54

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This week, we are diving into play. We will discuss the importance of transitioning from sensory to symbolic play levels. Ready to take action and engage in educationally rich play activities during your sessions? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at kellyvess.com/sisBy Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

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Supercharge Your Bottom Line Through Disability Inclusion: April 29, 2025: Kristin Smedley and Charlie Collins, Co-Founders, Thriving Blind Academy 1:11:24

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In this episode of Supercharge Your Bottom Line Through Disability Inclusion, Dr. Kirk Adams dives deep into the mind-set and mechanics of building a flourishing life and career without sight. Blending scholarship, lived experience and laugh-out-loud storytelling, the trio unpack what really moves the employment needle for blind talent, and how eve…

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174. Sensory Processing Disorder: What to Do? 22:02

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Researchers estimate that a majority of children with developmental delays have Sensory Processing Disorder. What to do? Let's dive in! Raevsky, M., Nabalta, C. A., & Atiles, J. T. (2025). Managing sensory processing disorders in an early childhood classroom: Evidence-based strategies for teachers. Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: May 22, 2025: Interview with Brandy Schantz, Host, Living Chronic Podcast, Founder Schantz Business Group Disability Consulting, Chair, State of Virginia Rehabilitation Advisory ... 33:46

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In this 34-minute episode, Dr. Kirk Adams speaks with Brandy Schantz—former U.S. Army officer, consultant, and chair of Virginia's State Rehabilitation Advisory Council—about her late-onset disability journey. Schantz describes being diagnosed with severe Crohn's disease, the complications that followed, and how an adverse reaction to medication le…

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173. Is Intervention that Reduces Echolalia Bad Practice? 19:41

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We're diving into the latest scoping review of the impact of intervention focused on reducing echolalia for children with Autism. A question we must ask: Is echolalia something to embrace or extinguish to optimize outcomes? Learn how to improve outcomes by capitalizing on echolalia using the SIS Membership activities and treatment targets. Join at …

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172. Do THIS If You Work with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 21:14

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Are you frustrated by a lack of progress in treating children with Developmental Language Disorder? It could be your treatment target. Perhaps, you are aiming too low. Learn my favorite 'go-to' target to create optimal change in language and literacy skills, and the six-step process that builds agency and automaticity for the child. Only action can…

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171. Is a Preschooler with Speech Sound Disorders Really at Risk for Language and Literacy Delays? Yes! 33:50

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Does having a speech sound disorder put a preschooler at risk for persistent language and literacy delays? The latest research research includes 290 effect sizes that compare children with speech sound disorders to their neurotypical peers. It indicates that the risk for children with speech sound disorders is greater for both language and literacy…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: May 1, 2025: Interview with Barbara Deane and Effenus Henderson, Co-Founders, ISDI and the Northwest Diversity Learning Series (NWDLS) 54:39

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On this episode of Podcasts with Dr. Kirk Adams, Kirk sits down with ISDI co-founders Barbara Deane and Effenus Henderson to explore how the Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion is helping organizations move "from better arguments to better outcomes." The trio trace their shared history on Washington State's Governor's Committee on Disab…

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170. Ask These Five Questions When Selecting Treatment Targets 15:54

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Your gains in treating speech sound disorders will largely be based on your treatment targets. How to select powerful targets? This episode will empower you with five questions to ask to determine if your speech treatment targets are as optimal as they can be to create change. Ready to put these empirically-based targets into practice? Don't delay …

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Supercharge Your Bottom Line TDI: April 24, 2025: Mai Ling Chan, CCC-SLP, PMP, Founder, Exceptional Leaders Network 58:29

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Supercharge Your Bottom Line TDI: April 24, 2025: Mai Ling Chan, CCC-SLP, PMP, Founder, Exceptional Leaders Network https://drkirkadams.com/sybl-tdi-04-24-2025/ In this episode of Supercharge Your Bottom Line Through Disability Inclusion, Dr. Adams speaks with Mai Ling Chan, MS, CCC-SLP, PMP — a speech-language pathologist turned tech entrepreneur …

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169. How "R" Can Make Speech Therapy Much Easier 33:16

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SLPs often equate "R" with 'hard work'. However, "R" is your best friend in making someone of the trickiest sounds easy. In this episode, learn how to use "R" to make the most complex treatment targets easy. Hint: Get out your blender. Ready to join me in putting innovative, empirically-based strategies to work on Monday morning? Don't delay and jo…

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168. Needle-Moving Activities That Target Five Pivotal Domains for School Age Kiddos 26:04

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If you work with elementary age children, today's episode is for you. We are diving into game-changing activities that accelerate gains across five developmental domains. Ready to receive these activities with ready-to-use activities weekly? Check out the SIS Membership at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis…

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Podcasts By Dr. Kirk Adams: April 10, 2025: Interview with Lamondre Pough, Authentic Leadership Speaker & Trainer at LaMondré Pough Unlimited, LLC 39:47

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Dr. LaMondré Pough is an internationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, and disability rights advocate whose work sits at the intersection of leadership, inclusion, and lived experience. As the CEO of Billion Strong, a global nonprofit uniting people with disabilities across cultures and continents, he champions empowerment, identity, and collec…

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167. The ABC's to Improve Autistic Speech Development 29:04

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How can we translate the latest neurological cerebro-cerebellar research into Monday morning practice to improve speech outcomes? Let's dive into tried and true strategies that improve speech outcomes for children with Autism today. Ready to DSD: Do Something Different? Don't delay and join the SIS membership today at https://kellyvess.com/sis…

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166. Pay Attention to This When it Comes to Movement Activities 36:17

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The latest research indicates that the type of activity matters in terms of outcomes. This week, we're putting the latest research into Monday morning practice. Ready to put research into practice? Don't delay and try the SIS Membership out today at https://www.kellyvess.com/sis Su, W., Srinivasan, S., & Bhat, A. (2025). Effects of creative movemen…

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165. 5 Success Strategies to Support Autism 18:17

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We are diving into five needle-moving strategies that support children with Autism. Make sure to listen to this episode to the end because each one will produce game-changing results. Ready to roll up your sleeves and change lives today? Check out the SIS Membership for ready-to-use, effective, and educationally rich activities to be delivered to y…