The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#302: Speech Therapy, ABA and AA with Elaine Keuning & Dr. Sarah Heller

I’m joined by Elaine Keuning and Dr. Sarah Heller to explore what meaningful collaboration between speech therapy and ABA can look like, especially when supporting AAC us

#301: Assent-Based Care with Cristina Theis

Teaching someone to say “no” is just as important as teaching them to say “yes.” I’m joined by Cristina Theis, Director of Training & Educational Development at Firefly

#300: Celebrating Episode 300 with Dr. DeMuesy

Three hundred episodes, six years of learning together, and so many meaningful connections along the way. What better way to celebrate than with a little reflection, prac

#299: My 5 Most Asked Questions

What are clinicians really asking when they want to feel more confident supporting autistic learners? I’m answering the five questions that show up most often in my inbox

#298: What You Need to Know About Selective Mutism with Chelsea Gamache

Selective mutism isn’t a choice, defiance, or simply being shy. It’s about being unable to speak when speaking is socially expected because anxiety can make communication

#297: Supporting Functional Communication Skills with Ashley Whitaker

Functional communication is about more than getting a learner to request. It’s about helping them communicate what they want and need spontaneously, across people, places

#296: Social Skills and Mealtimes with Dr. Katherine Bateman

Mealtimes are full of natural opportunities for communication, connection, and friendship, but we may be overlooking just how valuable those moments can be. Dr. Katherin

#295: The Motas Assessment with Dr. Anika Hoybjerg

Have you ever picked up an assessment and thought, “This still isn’t giving me the information I need?” That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to the Meaningful Outc

#294: Feel Confident Supporting Autistic Students

I still remember what it felt like to walk into a therapy session and have no idea how to move forward. Early in my career, I was working with autistic learners with com

#293: Providing SLP, OT and ABA Under One Roof with Colleen Lama

What happens when collaboration is built into a practice from the very beginning? The results can be powerful for clinicians, families, and most importantly, the children

#292: Comparing Vocabulary Intervention For Children Who Use AAC with Dr. Courtney Trevino

Comparing vocabulary instruction for children who use AAC is not a one size fits all decision, and that is exactly what makes this conversation so valuable. Vocabulary i

#291: Business Strategies For Clinic Owners with Stephen Smith

Building a business that reflects your values takes more than hard work. It takes intention, clear systems, and a vision that keeps you grounded when growth starts to fee

#290: Clinician Wellness and Red Flags for Burnout with Tiffany N. Arango

If you've ever wondered whether constant stress is simply part of being a helping professional, this conversation is for you. Burnout isn't a badge of honor, an

#289: A Conversation About School-Based SLP and BCBA Services with Dr. Selena J. Layden

The best outcomes happen when we stop working in silos and start learning from each other. I recently had the chance to be a guest on Dr. Selena J. Layden's podcast

#288: Hot Topics in Speech and ABA with Dr. Melanie Olson Giles

What happens when two SLPs and BCBAs get together to tackle the biggest conversations in our fields? You get an honest discussion about collaboration, research, and keepi

#287: Tools To Spark Speech and Social Engagement

Every student deserves a way to communicate with the world, and that belief has guided my work from the very beginning. Today, I’m sharing something incredibly special,

#286: Picky Eating or Feeding Disorder with Margaryta Kuzmin

Some kids are picky eaters, but when does it become something more? Feeding challenges can feel overwhelming for families, especially when mealtimes become stressful, fo

#285: Child-Led Applied Behavior Analysis with Dr. Katherine Pickard, Dr. Rachel Yosick & Dr. Tracy Argueta

Child-led therapy doesn’t mean lowering expectations. It means meeting children where they are and building meaningful learning opportunities from what matters most to th

#284: AAC Training with Mindcolor Autism with Valerie Zimmerman

AAC can feel overwhelming for clinicians, but it does not have to stay that way. I’m joined by Valerie Zimmerman from Mindcolor Autism to talk about what happens when BC

#283: The AAC Course You Wish You Had

Have you ever looked at an AAC device and thought, “Where do I even start?” I’ve been there too, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. For years, I supported students