The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs
Join Rose Griffin, a dedicated Speech Therapist and BCBA from ABA SPEECH, as she shares her compassionate approach to supporting the communication needs of autistic individuals. With 20 years of experience, Rose is committed to respecting and understanding the diverse ways autistic people communicate and interact with the world.
This podcast is a resource for professionals and parents alike, offering practical strategies that honor each person's unique communication style. Rose covers a wide range of topics, including how to recognize and support autistic communication from an early age, the distinctions between autism and speech differences, and effective, respectful approaches to fostering communication, whether a child is non-speaking, minimally speaking, or verbal.
Through a mix of interviews and solo episodes, Rose explores how to enhance meaningful connections, address challenges with empathy, and celebrate the strengths of autistic individuals. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, you'll find valuable insights and actionable advice to create supportive environments that empower communication and honor neurodiversity.
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Episodes
297 episodes
#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 complex communication and behavioral needs, and I quickly realized gradu...
#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 we serve.I love hearing how different professionals find their pat...
#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 intervention is one of the topics I get asked about most often, and th...
#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 feel overwhelming.Stephen Smith and I explore what it really takes to ...
#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, and crying in your car or pushing through physical symptoms shouldn't be considered no...
#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, and I knew I wanted to share our conversation with you because it highli...
#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 keeping students at the center of every decision.Today, we're flipping t...
#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, the story behind my new book, Say It With Me: Naturalistic Tools to S...
#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, food choices become extremely limited, or concerns about nutrition star...
#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 them.I’m joined by Dr. Katherine Pickard, Dr. Rachel Yosick, and Dr. ...
#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 BCBAs and SLPs come together to better support autistic learners who us...
#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 using AAC while secretly feeling unsure of myself behind the scenes....
#282: Using Self-video Modeling in Therapy with Dr. Rachel Khasky-Levy & Rinat Hitelman
What if our learners could practice success before they ever step into the real moment?I’m bringing you a conversation that completely reframed the way I think about video modeling, independence, and skill building. We’re talking all ab...
#281: Carryover For Speech Sound Practice with Shail Silver
What really helps speech sound practice stick once kids leave the therapy room?I’m joined by Shail Silver, founder of SpeechLP and parent to a child receiving speech therapy services, for a thoughtful conversation about carryover, motiva...
#280: Working Through SLP/BCBA Tensions with Jenny Argueta
Sometimes collaboration feels seamless, and other times it leaves you questioning everything.That contrast came up in such a real way as I talked with Jenny Argueta, and it’s something so many of us have experienced but don’t always say...
#279: Clinical Quality and Compliance with Brellium
What if your documentation could protect your clinic instead of putting it at risk?I’m joined by Aidan Kelly from Brellium to talk about one of the biggest stressors for growing clinics, documentation quality and compliance. As organization...
#278: The Importance of Parent Support When Providing Therapy with Khaliah Moody
Strong therapy starts with strong support, and that begins with the parent.I’m joined by Khaliah Moody, and this conversation really stayed with me. We talk about what it truly looks like to support families in a meaningful way, especia...
#277: Navigating a Late ADHD Diagnosis with Lindsay Costigan
Everything made sense once I saw the full picture.Receiving a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis can be both validating and eye-opening, and that’s exactly what we explore in this conversation. As I talk with Lindsay, I’m struck by how her sto...
#276: Raising Children with Profound Special Needs with Sarah Kernion
Raising children with profound special needs means stepping into truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.I had such a meaningful conversation with Sarah Kernion about what it really looks like to raise children with profound, nonspeaking au...
#275: AAC, AI and Speech Pathology with Dr. Nerissa Hall & Dr. Michelle Boisvert
Ever feel intimidated by AAC or unsure how AI fits into your clinical work?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nerissa Hall and Dr. Michelle Boisvert to talk about two topics that can feel overwhelming but are full of possibility. We ex...
#274: Accessing Communication For All with Dr. Lilith Reuter-Yuill "Dr. RY"
Communication isn’t owned by one profession, it’s something we all share and protect together.I’m joined by Dr. Lilith Reuter-Yuill "Dr. RY" for a thoughtful conversation about what it really takes to ensure communication access for ever...
#273: Supporting Educators with Communication Strategies with Ashley Patton
Collaboration in schools can feel messy, complicated, and sometimes even uncomfortable, but it is also where some of the most meaningful progress for our students can happen.In this conversation, I sit down with Ashley Patton to talk ab...
#272: How Technology is Making Autism Diagnosis Faster and More Accessible with Dr. Cheryl Tierney
How can technology help us diagnose autism earlier and get kids the support they need sooner?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cheryl Tierney to talk about an exciting advancement in autism diagnostics and how technology is helping c...
#271: 2 Things That Scare Me About Speech Therapy and ABA
Two trends I’m seeing in speech therapy and ABA have been on my mind lately, and honestly, they worry me about the future of our fields.First, I saw a discussion where future BCBAs were debating whether they even needed to read the Coop...
#270: Supporting Autistic Learners Through Technology—A Conversation with Floreo
What if we could safely practice real-world situations before our students ever experience them?In this episode, I’m joined by Marsha and Rita from Floreo to talk about how virtual reality is supporting autistic learners in building soci...