Best Speech Therapy For Toddlers Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 59: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Toddlers Part 2 29:07

5h ago29:07

29:07

In this episode, Cari discusses Chapter two of her book The Learning to Learn Program. Cari and Jim outline specific strategies for supporting joint attention in Autistic toddlers and preschoolers. Hint: It has nothing to do with eye contact! See below for link to Cari's book. Learning to Learn Program…

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Episode 58: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Toddlers Part 1 46:05

6d ago46:05

46:05

In this episode, Cari discusses Chapter one of her book The Learning to Learn Program. Jim provides sports-related analogies while Cari outlines specific strategies for supporting non-verbal imitation skills in Autistic toddlers and preschoolers. See below for link to Cari's book. Learning to Learn Program…

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Episode 57: Talking to Caregivers About Autism 26:31

9d ago26:31

26:31

Cari and Jim have an important discussion about how to bring up autism to parents and caregivers without creating a sense of panic and fear.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 56: Autism: A Different Developmental Path 22:00

24d ago22:00

22:00

Cari and Jim discuss the different path that Autistic children take in their development. They share reflections of their Autistic son's developmental differences and convey the message that forward is forward...no matter the speed and no matter the path.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 55: Honoring All Emotions 24:14

2M ago24:14

24:14

Join Cari and Jim for a discussion of the "Inside Out 2" movie.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 54: Have adults forgotten how to play? 38:59

5M ago38:59

38:59

Cari and Jim chat in front of a live audience at the Michigan Division of Early Childhood Conference in Mount Pleasant, Michigan! In this episode we talk about the traits of playful adults and how important they are when supporting the development of young children.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 53: Autism Awareness vs. Autism Acceptance 37:45

6M ago37:45

37:45

Cari and Jim have a passionate discussion about the difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance. Because our words matter!By Cari Ebert

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Episode 52: Let's Talk About PECS and AAC 44:35

6M ago44:35

44:35

Cari and Jim discuss the reasons why Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an outdated AAC option.By Cari Ebert

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Ep 13 Meeting Your Child Where They are at Developmentally, Having Realistic Expectations, and Remembering Receptive Language Skills: Interview with Racheal 22:57

8M ago22:57

22:57

You are in for a treat! This is my first interview and it's with my friend and fellow Speech Language Pathologist, Racheal. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares some golden nuggets in this episode. Learn the importance of meeting toddlers where they’re at developmentally to help them develop communication, what could be hindering communication …

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Episode 51: Autism and Homeschooling 45:29

8M ago45:29

45:29

Cari and Jim talk about their journey homeschooling their Autistic child. They discuss the benefits and potential barriers of homeschooling a child with a disability.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 50: Let's Talk About Play-Based Therapy 40:58

8M ago40:58

40:58

Cari and Jim have an animated discussion about the history of play-based therapy, the importance of play-based therapy, and how child-led play differs from adult-directed play.By Cari Ebert

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Ep 12 How Do I Help My Toddler Talk When I’m Really Busy? The One Thing to Focus on in Your Busy Weeks 6:21

9M ago6:21

6:21

Hello and Welcome! If you’re in a busy season, this episode is for you. If you’re an overwhelmed mama or dad who also wants their toddler to be understood and heard, take just a few moments to listen. We’re going to talk about the one thing for you to focus on. Permission to let go of the others during a busy season and always permission to let go …

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Ep 11 Happy New Year 2024 10:34

9M ago10:34

10:34

Hello 2024! Happy New Year to the mamas and dads out there; especially to those of you concerned about your little one’s late talking. Let's leave that worry behind in 2023 and take action in 2024. I hope this episode encourages you in this. Start to take small action steps today with the information from Episodes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. You can learn n…

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Episode 49: We’ve Come So Far 23:57

9M ago23:57

23:57

Final episode of 2023!By Cari Ebert

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Ep 10 What To Do When My Toddler has a Tantrum in Public 14:46

9M ago14:46

14:46

Hello and welcome! What do you do when your toddler has a tantrum in public? What do you do when people are staring or, worse yet, making judgmental comments or rolling their eyes? It happens. People do and say really dumb things from time to time. BUT, you do not need to carry their actions and responses. Take a listen and if you need help reflect…

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Episode 48: Making the Holidays Merry 40:11

9M ago40:11

40:11

Cari and Jim discuss strategies for making the holidays merry for children who struggle with changes in routines.By Cari Ebert

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Ep 09 5 Tips on How to Pick a Toy for Your Toddler 8:20

9M ago8:20

8:20

Hi y’all! Let’s talk about toys and toddlers in today’s episode. It’s not about the latest and greatest, it’s about engaging your child in play; which is their preferred way of learning. Thank so much for stopping by and listening in! Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this podcast. This is f…

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Neuroaffirming Practice 29:35

10M ago29:35

29:35

In the season finale episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, I am joined by Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Sandhya Menon. Sandhya is the founder of Onwards and Upwards Psychology and has a huge passion for neuroaffirming practice in allied health. She is also the brilliant author of the most beautifully, neuroaffirming picture books…

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Episode 47: Transition Strategies 37:38

10M ago37:38

37:38

Cari and Jim discuss why transitions can be so tough and provide 13 strategies for making transitions easier. Link to visual timer discussed in this episode: Time TimerBy Cari Ebert

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Navigating a Diagnosis as a Family 34:09

10M ago34:09

34:09

In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I am joined by Jess from the instagram account @aussieautismfamily. Jess is the mother of two beautiful kids. Her son Jacob is autistic and her account if full of raw and real challenges and successes of raising an autistic child. As I also have a younger brother who is autistic and I am ex…

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Ep 08 Do Not Do This One Thing This Thanksgiving 8:14

10M ago8:14

8:14

Show Notes: Happy Thanksgiving! Honestly, today’s episode title is a bit cheeky. I’m telling you the one thing to NOT do this Thanksgiving. But what I really want is for you to give yourself permission to enjoy this holiday, however that looks for you. Let me know if you have any questions or if you have any topics you would like discussed on this …

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Let's talk SPEECH (delay & therapy) 26:19

10M ago26:19

26:19

In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I am joined by Mariah Apostolopoulos from Sound Adventures to explore speech delay. Mariah is a speech pathologist based in Melbourne. This episode will explore the following points: What is the role of a speech pathologist? What is a speech delay and are there different types of delay? Wha…

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Ep 07 Why is Play Important for My Child? Let’s Talk about What Play is and What it is Not 15:40

10M ago15:40

15:40

Play is POWERFUL. I’m going to show you why in this episode, by telling you ten things play is and is not. My goal is, by the end of this, you are encouraged to keep playing with your child. That you’ll see that your child learns valuable skills for life when he or she is stacking blocks, feeding a teddy bear, or pretending to stir cake batter. Let…

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Why We Need to Drop the 'SHY' Label 33:09

10M ago33:09

33:09

In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I am joined by Sarah Bolitho from Secure Foundations. Sarah is a Master's qualified Child & Family Play Therapist and a mother of three. In this episode, we explore the negative impact labelling children can have. We focus heavily of the negative connotations associated with labelling a ch…

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Ep 06 How Do I GetMy 2 Year Old to Talk? Part 3 10:37

11M ago10:37

10:37

Welcome to Part 3 (of a three-part series)! We have been talking about how you can help your toddler talk or talk more. In this episode you are going to learn how giving choices can help increase your child's communication. It's fun and easy to do. Let me show you how. If you have any concerns about your child's speech sound development, please che…

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What Toys Do Kids Actually Need? 15:07

11M ago15:07

15:07

In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, we are going to talk all thing 'toys.' So often, we get sucked in as parents and think we need ALL the latest toys, ALL the new toys and everything in between to keep our kids entertained, But what ends up happening? The more toys they get, the more overwhelmed they get, the less time they …

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Ep 05 How to Get My 2 Year Old to Talk? Part 2 10:50

11M ago10:50

10:50

Welcome to Part 2 of How do I get my 2 year old to talk. I’m excited you’re here! Last week we talked about sabotage and how this helps your child have more opportunities for communication. If you haven’t listened already, please consider listening to episode 4 after this one. This week we’re talking all things narration. It’s deceptively simple an…

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Communicating With Your Child's Daycare/Kindergarten 30:12

11M ago30:12

30:12

In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Jayde Gutterson to discuss communicating with daycares, kindergartens and pre schools. Jayde is an educator and has worked in childcare settings for many years. Her role is currently based in sessional kindergarten. In this episode, we discuss: What are the biggest difficulties educa…

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Ep 04 How Do I Get my 2 Year Old to Talk? Part 1 11:23

11M ago11:23

11:23

If you’ve ever asked yourself: how do I get my two year old to talk? (Or insert the age of your child.) Hi and welcome! I’m very excited you’re here and I hope today’s episode and this three part series gives you valuable and actionable information for you and your little one. For the next three episodes we will dive into three different strategies…

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Toddler Anxiety with Dr Kathryn Hackman 30:12

11M ago30:12

30:12

In this weeks episode of the Playful Psychologist podcast, I am joined by Dr Kathryn Hackman, to explore toddler anxiety. Dr Kathryn is the founder of one of the most brilliant apps for anxious/sensitive kids, Courageous Kids. Developed by Dr Kathryn Hackman, in collaboration with a leading paediatric occupational therapist and psychologist, all mo…

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Episode 46: Neurodiversity Affirming Birthday Parties 36:38

11M ago36:38

36:38

Cari and Jim discuss thoughtful strategies for throwing a neuro-affirming birthday party for your autistic child.By Cari Ebert

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Ep 03 5 Ways to Read One Book to Your Child 12:13

11M ago12:13

12:13

Books are treasures that are crucial to your toddler’s development, not only for speech and language, but also for cognitive, emotional, and social development. This episode will give you five different ways to read one book to your child. I hope this will help you to get creative, have fun, and provide a rich, meaningful experience for you and you…

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The Role of a School Psychologist 22:54

11M ago22:54

22:54

In this weeks episode of the Playful Psychologist Podcast, I am joined by Ali Fiorentino to discuss the role of a school psychologist. Ali is an Australian school psychologist with experience working across primary, secondary and education support centres in rural and remote schools. Ali’s passion areas include suicide prevention, case management, …

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Episode 45: Parent Coaching in the Clinic Setting 40:07

11M ago40:07

40:07

While parent coaching is an integral part of early intervention home visits, it's not typically a big part of therapy visits that are done in the clinic setting. Cari and Jim discuss 10 strategies for bringing parent coaching into your clinic-based therapy sessions with toddlers and preschoolers.By Cari Ebert

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Preparing Clients for Going on Maternity Leave 16:50

12M ago16:50

16:50

In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, I am going to share with you how I prepared my clients for going on maternity leave. A lot of these tips are relevant for going on any type of extended leave as an allied health professional, with a few tips specific to going on maternity leave. But, by far the trickiest part of being a pre…

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Ep 02 How to Find a Speech Therapist 10:16

12M ago10:16

10:16

In the last episode we did a fly over speech and language development in the toddler years. This episode will help you find a speech therapist in your area if you think you need one. Also included is a BONUS in Today's Talking Tip that you can implement with your kiddo today. Thank you for listening in today. I hope to see you again next week. Plea…

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Episode 44: Neurodiversity Affirming Halloween Tips 27:06

12M ago27:06

27:06

Cari and Jim discuss how to create a neurodiversity-affirming Halloween experience for ALL kids. Free Halloween AACBy Cari Ebert

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Ep 01 Speech and Language Development in Toddlers - A Quick Review 9:48

12M ago9:48

9:48

This episode is meant to give you a quick look at speech and language development in the toddler years. Please grab your copy of The Talking Toddler Checklist or The Quick Guide to Speech Development HERE. Questions/concerns? Feel free to reach out to hello@randolphspeechtherapy.com. Thank you for listening and I hope to see you back here each week…

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Selective Mutism & Social Anxiety: What's the Difference? 31:31

12M ago31:31

31:31

In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, the topics of selective mutism and social anxiety are explored. In this episode, I am joined by Dr Melissa Giglio, who is a child clinical psychologist from the US and the director of a multidisciplinary clinic in Hong Kong. Together with her colleague Daisy Geddes they specialise in treati…

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The Talking Toddler Coach - Trailer 2:10

12M ago2:10

2:10

Are you a worried mom of an incredible kiddo who is not talking as much as you think he or she should? Or maybe you’re frustrated because you're on a waitlist for your little one to have a speech evaluation? Have you tried everything you know to do - ideas from family, friends, online, countless internet searches - and just haven’t seen much progre…

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Introducing a New Sibling 15:02

12M ago15:02

15:02

In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist Podcast, I will be sharing the tips and tricks that helped with a smooth(er) transition to welcoming our newest son into our family. There is a lot of helpful advice on the internet, and I didn't just want to share an episode that rephrased that content. Instead, I have shared the things we persona…

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Episode 43: What Does ’Neurodiversity-Affirming’ Mean? 32:45

1y ago32:45

32:45

Cari and Jim discuss the term neurodiversity affirming. Neurodiversity affirming services. Neurodiversity affirming therapy. Neurodiversity affirming provider. Neurodiversity affirming parent.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 42: What’s wrong with using food reinforcers? 20:27

1y ago20:27

20:27

Cari and Jim talk about the issues with using food (and other) reinforcers when supporting autistic children.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 41: Speech Therapy Tips for Toddlers 17:16

1y ago17:16

17:16

Join Cari and Jim as they discuss 8 speech therapy tips for use with minimally verbal toddlers.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 40: Apraxia: An explanation for parents and caregivers 22:50

1+ y ago22:50

22:50

Cari and Jim outline what parents and caregivers need to know about childhood apraxia of speech.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 39: Executive Function Skills (Part 2) 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

32:54

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.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 38: Executive Function Skills 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

31:12

Cari and Jim talk about school readiness and the importance of building executive function skills in early childhood.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 37: I just found out my child is autistic...now what? 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

30:40

Cari and Jim discuss what parents go through immediately following an autism diagnosis for their child. Choosing the best therapy journey for their child is a daunting task. This episode provides thoughtful guidance to help parents navigate the process.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 36: Bagless Visits in Early Intervention 25:53

1+ y ago25:53

25:53

What Part C of IDEA says about the natural environment and how this applies to the "magic toy bag" so often used in early intervention visits.By Cari Ebert

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Episode 35: Ethnographic Interviewing 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

Learn 10 tips for asking the right questions in the right way when doing an initial evaluation. Reference articles: 2003 article on ethnographic interviewing 2022 article on ethnographic interviewingBy Cari Ebert

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