Hitting the Pause Button – Ep. 100
To mark the 100th episode, Dan (our business manager) interviews Denise about her favorite episodes, the beginnings of the podcast, and what the future holds for The Speech Umbrella.
Kids Say the Best Things 2023 – Ep. 99
Don’t we hear some of the funniest, wisest, all around best things from children? Here’s a collection of some my best moments with clients in 2023. Enjoy Kids Say the BEST Things, 2023.
Empowering Children with Autism through Natural Language Acquisition – Ep. 97
Embarking on the journey of language development, we’ll delve into the critical role of Speech-Language Pathologists in breaking up gestalts and isolating words to ease children’s understanding.
The Power of Too – Ep. 94
Have you ever wondered how the simple word “too” can shape a child’s comprehension of the world around them? In this podcast I delve into this overlooked adverb and discuss why it’s a powerful tool for understanding, comparing, and explaining.
A Rising Tide Floats All Boats: The Motor Language Connection – Ep. 89
Do you ever wonder how closely motor and language development are intertwined in children?
Four Ways to Support AAC Users – Ep. 86
Even with the many AAC resources out there, the pathway for those with complex communication needs is not always clear cut. We all want our clients who use AAC to make that leap to becoming proficient communicators. Understanding more about how they learn is one way to help them progress, and that’s what this episode is about. […]
Free Tools From The Speech Umbrella – Ep. 84
The Speech Umbrella has a Free Resource Library for SLPs on the front lines.
Simple Play for Optimal Outcomes with the Four Bs – Ep. 83
How do I get an interaction going when this little human clearly wants nothing to do with me? Sound familiar?
Balloons!
The saying “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink,” applies here
Making Movies, Making Inferences – Ep. 82
This episode describes using movie making to teach inferencing and perspective taking.