The ABA Speech Podcast - Easy Strategies For Parents and Professionals
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
244 episodes
#241: The Importance of Open Communication with Cindy Watson and Abby Snavely
Cindy Watson, celebrating 30 years as an SLP and making her third appearance on the podcast, returns with BCBA Ashley Snavely to share how their clinic blends multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary care.“We were missing something,” Cind...
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Episode 241
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39:06
#240: School-Based BCBA Services with Ron DeMuesy
Ron Demuesy joins me to unpack the vital and often nuanced role of school-based BCBAs. Unlike outsourced consultants, in-house BCBAs provide consistent presence, accessibility, and a deeper connection with students and staff.Ron shares k...
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Episode 240
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37:54
#239: RBT and BCBA Supervision Resources with Allyson Wharam
On today’s episode, I’m joined by Allyson Wharam, BCBA, instructional designer, and founder of Sidekick Learning. Allyson is the creator of one of the most comprehensive and thoughtfully designed 40-hour RBT courses I’ve come across. Her backgr...
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Episode 239
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32:27
#238: From SLP to SLP/BCBA: A Chat with Jennifer Houston
Jennifer Houston joins me to share her journey from speech‑language pathologist (SLP) to dual‑credentialed SLP/Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)—a rare “unicorn” duo found in fewer than 500 professionals worldwide. After more than two dec...
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Episode 238
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31:38
#237: Functional Phrases for SLP/BCBA Collaboration
We’ve made it to the final installment of my mini summer series!In today’s episode, I’m asking an important question: Do you feel valued at work?Feeling valued and building mutual trust are key ingredients for meaningful collaboratio...
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Episode 237
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10:52
#236: Strategies for Verbal Imitation
Welcome to Part 3 of my mini-series answering your burning questions! Today, we're diving into the topic of verbal imitation.When it comes to verbal imitation and echoic goals, context is everything. These goals must be functional and me...
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Episode 236
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12:57
#235: Strategies for AAC Collaboration
In this installment of minisodes, we tackle a common AAC challenge: what happens when professionals don’t agree? The BCBA recommends PECS, the SLP suggests a dynamic device… Now what? Welcome to the standard trial of non-collaborative chaos.
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Episode 235
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13:16
#234: The Ethics of Problem Solving for Speech Therapists and BCBAs SLP/BCBA Collaboration
Responding with “Where’s the research for that?” may be quick, but it can strain professional relationships. Today, we’re diving into a simple framework you can start using in your school or clinic—starting tomorrow!So, how do we navigat...
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Episode 234
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13:14
#233: Navigating Both Sides of The IEP Table with Ryan Hogan
There may be two sides of the IEP table, but at the end of the day, we’re all on the same team — the learner’s.I had the pleasure of chatting with Ryan Hogan, also known as @TheWorldsOkayestSchoolPsych, the creator behind the popular, li...
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Episode 233
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32:50
#232: Streamlining Technology and Therapy with Leila Farshchian
Leila Farschian, Special Educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), is someone who gets things done. She has lived these problems in the field and is actively working to solve them. Her story offers practical insight and inspiration ...
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Episode 232
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24:24
#231: Starting an Online Business with Mellanie Page
I am talking all things biz with Mellanie Page, founder and CEO of The ABA Collective. Mellanie, a trailblazer in the field, creates high-quality programs that go beyond the traditional boundaries of ABA. Mellanie joins us to talk about entrepr...
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Episode 231
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27:42
#230: The Importance of Play with Maggie Haraburda
For BCBA Maggie Haraburda, founder of Unfurling Littles, play is anything that sparks joy. Her approach to ABA therapy blends child-led play with ACT-integrated strategies, centering on the child’s motivation and individuality.I...
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Episode 230
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32:11
#229: Incorporating Yoga into Therapy with Lindsay Watkins
As someone who goes to yoga a few times a week, I was intrigued at the possibility of integrating it into my therapy practice. Lindsay Watkins is a BCBA and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with a passion for blending wellness and applied beha...
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Episode 229
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31:49
#228: Scaling a Therapy Practice By Adding ABA Services with Quintina Briscoe
Have you ever considered adding ABA services to your speech therapy practice? Today I had a chat with Quintina Briscoe, founder of Pediatric Speech Lab, who shares her inspiring journey to opening her own clinic. Quintina discusses how she reco...
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Episode 228
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28:12
#227: Naturalistic Services For Adult Clients with Lauren R. Ross
Lauren Ross is a proud member of a rare group—one of fewer than 500 professionals dually certified as both a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In 2022, she founded Precision Therapy, a Medicaid-funde...
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Episode 227
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26:38
#226: Motherhood, Tech and Autism with Tracey Hawkins
Tracey Hawkins became part of the autism community in 2018 when both of her sons were diagnosed with autism—just seven months apart.When it comes to autism, structure and routine are so important. But as a mother, Tracey couldn'...
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Episode 226
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24:01
#225: Assessment and Intervention of Executive Functioning Skills with Stephanie Howard
Stephanie Howard, a BCBA and mother, faced a turning point when her son was diagnosed with ADHD at age five. She realized the same executive functioning tools she used professionally could support both her parenting and her son's development.
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Episode 225
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30:30
#224: Using Motivational Interviewing To Support Parents and Professionals with Dr. Monica Gilbert
Bombarding parents or colleagues with information can shut down meaningful dialogue. Instead, Dr. Monica Gilbert shares how we can use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to foster collaboration and encourage change through using the core principles...
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Episode 224
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22:46
#223: Theme-Based Collaborative Groups with Gabriella Cameron & Jennifer Kent
At the ASHA conference in Seattle, I had the opportunity to meet Gabriella Cameron and Jennifer Kent, who presented on their Theme-Based Collaborative Groups within the Endeavour Program at Ivymount, a nonpublic, publicly funded special educati...
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Episode 223
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33:24
#222: Late Diagnosis of Autism to New York Times Best-Selling Author with J.D. Barker
JD Barker, New York Times bestselling author, was diagnosed with autism at 22—a late discovery that brought long-overdue clarity to challenges he’d faced since childhood. Early in his career, a stint in anger management led a counselor to sugge...
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Episode 222
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26:28
#221: The Neurodiversity Playbook with Dr. Matthew Zakreski, PsyD
Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD, joins me to explore neurodiversity—a term often used, but not always fully understood. Neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and more, experience measurable differenc...
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Episode 221
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25:10
#220: All Things Gestalt
As professionals, we inevitably face contentious subjects across the field. Today I am sharing a recent example of disagreement met with collaboration. In this case, an SLP determined that a Gestalt Language Processor (GLP) was not yet in the...
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Episode 220
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24:39
#219: Using Descriptive Praise to Help Transform Behavior with Bailey Payne
Are the learners in your class or therapy room engaging in behaviors that create barriers to learning? What can you do?Bailey Payne, author of Behavior Breakthrough: 12 Skills to Transform Behavior at Home and in the Classroom, ...
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Episode 219
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29:11
#218: Social Skills and Coding with Jessica DeMarco
I’m talking with Jessica DeMarco about outside-of-the-box thinking to promote and teach social skills while enriching students’ lives. Project Social Code is a unique program that uses block coding to help children develop teamwork, problem-sol...
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Episode 218
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25:41
#217: PDA and Collaboration Over Compliance Dr. Michael C. Selbst and Dr. Jeniffer Cruz
Dr. Michael C. Selbst and Dr. Jennifer Cruz from Behavior Therapy Associates joined me to explore Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), a subtype of autism spectrum characteristics marked by an anxiety-based drive for control. PDA triggers a fig...
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Episode 217
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30:39