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
228 episodes
#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
#216: Support Struggling Readers with Marty Schultz
Are you supporting students struggling with reading? Marty Schultz introduces an incredible learning resource, Buddy Books, which provides access to over a million books to help students build confidence and improve literacy.Designed for...
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Episode 216
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21:56
#215: SLP/BCBA Collaboration Using Naturalistic Interventions with Dr. Kathleen Edmier and Karen Guerra
At the Marcus Autism Center, Dr. Kathleen Edmier, BCBA, and Karen Guerra, SLP, work together to bridge the gap between their fields, demonstrating the power of collaboration in supporting individuals with autism. Their work showcases how speech...
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Episode 215
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29:37
#214: Using Technology To Streamline Therapy Services with Dr. Givona Sandiford
Dr. Givona Sandiford is a friend, colleague, and speech-language pathologist with nearly 20 years of experience and a passion for innovation. As the founder of Melospeech, Dr. Givona is transforming the field by introducing technology-driven to...
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Episode 214
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26:12
#213: The Importance of Soft Skills with DeTerrence Allen
DeTerrence Allen, a dedicated behavior scientist, comes from a family of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, including his wife. His passion for ABA is rooted in a heartwarming “love story” for the field. A dynamic speaker, DeTerrence recently d...
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Episode 213
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39:12
#212: Restraint and Seclusion in Public School Settings with Dr. Matthew Brodhead
Welcome to the ABA Speech Podcast. We will continue discussing autism and broadening our scope with important topics in the field. I’m joined by Dr. Matthew Brodhead, whose career has been shaped by a passion for understanding human behavior an...
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Episode 212
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38:14
#211: Functional Communication Training- Getting Started with Dr. Bethjoy Houck
Functional Communication Training (FCT) is a proven strategy to replace problem behaviors with effective communication skills. In her article, Practitioners Guide for Selecting Functional Communication Responses, published in Behav...
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Episode 211
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33:58
#210: Autism Evaluations with Zest Pediatrics with Dr. Michael Perisa
Getting an autism evaluation for a child can be a daunting process, fraught with long waitlists, high out-of-pocket costs, and navigating complicated systems. Every moment matters when it comes to early intervention, and Dr. Michael Perisa of Z...
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Episode 210
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17:16
#209: Replay - How To Help Students With Apraxia of Speech with Dr. Edythe Strand
Enjoy this replay of this favorite two-part episode!In part one of my interview with Dr. Edythe Strand. A renowned speech pathologist and former professor at Mayo College, Dr. Strand has led groundbreaking research on developmental, acqu...
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Episode 209
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59:08
#208: Replay: Executive Functioning with Sara Ward
Enjoy this replay of one of my favorite episodes! Executive functioning skills are essential for all ages, and in this episode, we dive into this critical topic with Sara Ward, an SLP specializing in executive functioning. Sara brings ...
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Episode 208
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47:13
#207: ASHA 2024 Debrief
Attending ASHA 2024, the largest conference for speech-language pathologists (SLPs), was an incredible experience for networking and professional growth. As the national association for speech therapy, ASHA’s annual event is a hub for innovatio...
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Episode 207
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18:02
#206: Social Skills Groups Using Dungeons and Dragons and Theater with Rob Harvey
Rob Harvey specializes in cooperative, fun social skills groups, using creative strategies to teach social language in ways that truly resonate. Today, we explore the transformative power of thinking outside the box when it comes to social skil...
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Episode 206
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32:41
#205: Adult Settings and Autistic Learners with Dr. Amanda Cash
Dr. Amanda Cash highlights the unique challenges and opportunities of transitioning from school to adult services. In adult settings, the fast-paced, skill-driven structure of school is replaced by a slower, more flexible approach focused on lo...
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Episode 205
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28:51
#204: Telling Your Child About An Autism Diagnosis with Rob Gorski
Rob Gorski, widely known as The Autism Dad, started his blog over a decade ago as a private space to document his family’s journey with autism. Today, it’s evolved into a business, podcast, and vital resource for autism families. Throu...
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Episode 204
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29:53
#203: Early Intervention and Teletherapy with Glory Lichon
Today, we're diving into empowering parents and the magic of early intervention through teletherapy with Glory Lichon, founder of Glow Bright Therapy. Glory’s journey started in school-based therapy, but like many SLPs, she faced burnout. That ...
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Episode 203
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26:13
#202: Using ABA To Help Others at Scale with Dr. Paul Gavoni
I connected with my guest Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author, Dr. Paul Gavoni, on LinkedIn. His work focuses on creating positive and safe cultures by driving meaningful behavior change. He explains that learner behavior ofte...
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Episode 202
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24:00
#201: Raising an Autistic Child with High Support Needs with Eileen Lamb
Today I am joined by Eileen Lamb, founder of the Autism Cafe. I recently shared a video of Eileen’s son, Charlie, that really struck a chord with my audience. It showed how his use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) had progres...
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Episode 201
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23:05