SLP Talk Show Podcast
1) Episode 39: Executive Function Skills (Part 2)
Cari and Jim continue the conversation about building executive function skills through play-based learning. Please be sure to listen to episode 38 before diving into this one.
2) Episode 87: When Autism and Apraxia Co-Occur
Join Cari and Jim for an in-depth discussion about affirming speech therapy strategies to support children when autism and apraxia co-occur.
3) Episode 86: How Models of Disability Shape Our Practice
How we understand disability influences every decision we make as providers. In this episode, Cari and Jim unpack four models of disability and discuss how they show up in practice. You’ll walk away w...Show More
4) Episode 85: Autism and Thanksgiving: A Survival Guide
For many Autistic children, big family gatherings can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and absolutely exhausting. But with the right supports, these gatherings can feel more like a celebration and less...Show More
5) Episode 84: AAC in Action—Building a Communication Team Around Every Child
In Episode 84, Cari and Jim unpack how to support AAC in daily routines, how to build a strong team around the communicator, and why communication is everyone's job—not just the speech therapist's.
Episode 84: AAC in Action—Building a Communication Team Around Every Child
27:21 | Oct 28th, 2025
6) Episode 83: Beyond Requesting—The Power of Robust AAC
In this episode, Cari and Jim explore what makes an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) system robust. They discuss how robust AAC goes far beyond requesting, giving users the ability to ...Show More
7) Episode 82: AAC 101—Understanding the Basics
In this episode, Cari and Jim break down the basics of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)—what it is, who uses it, and why early access matters. They unpack common myths, discuss practic...Show More
8) Episode 81: Building a Culture of Communication
In this episode, Cari and Jim explore what it means to build a true culture of communication—one that values connection over compliance. Show Notes: Communication Bill of Rights QuickTalker Freestyl...Show More
9) Episode 80: Life is Not a Quiz
Join Cari and Jim for a lively discussion on the difference between declarative and imperative language in supporting children's communication. They show how constant quizzing with imperatives can fee...Show More
10) Episode 79: Understanding Play Schemas
In this episode, Cari and Jim explore the concept of play schemas...repeated patterns of behavior that reveal how young children learn and make sense of the world. Defender of Play T-Shirt