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Stories and strategies from people in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication who use the Minspeak symbol-based system of language encoding. Talk to me via thespeechdude@gmail.com
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Dive into the delightful and unpredictable world of "This, That...Let's Chat!", a podcast that turns the kaleidoscope of life, family, kids, and relationships to reveal a spectrum of vibrant discussions, infused with wit, wisdom, and a pinch of humor. Your trio of fabulous hosts, Audrey Nesbitt, Michelle Mintz, and Stephanie Mintz, are your navigators in this adventurous exploration of life's multifaceted experiences. Audrey Nesbitt, a spirited entrepreneur with a zest for comedy, brings to ...
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X vs. Z: Bridging the Generational Divide
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Welcome to another captivating episode of "This, That...Let's Chat!" Join hosts Audrey Nesbitt, Michelle Mintz, and Stephanie Mintz as they embark on an intergenerational journey exploring the fascinating dynamics between Generation X and Generation Z. In this milestone tenth episode, the trio welcomes special Gen Z guest Ryan Rubinstein for a live…
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Stop Shoulding on Yourself and Others: Transform Your Self-Talk
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "This, That...Let's Chat!" Join hosts Audrey Nesbitt, Michelle Mintz, and Stephanie Mintz as they delve into the transformative power of changing your self-talk. In Episode 9, titled "Stop Shoulding on Yourself and Others: Transform Your Self-Talk," the trio tackles the pervasive and often harmful use of the…
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Bad Therapy - Are We Coddling Our Kids Into Crisis?
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In this episode of "This, That...Let's Chat!", hosts Audrey Nesbitt and Stephanie Mintz, the Strategic Relationship Consultant, discuss the thought provoking themes presented in Abigail Shrier’s book, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up. The book critically examines the potential harms of current mental health practices, suggesting that the…
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Bright Screens, Dim Futures: The Impact of Digital Devices on Kids With Jeff Nelligan
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Join hosts Michelle, Stephanie, and Audrey on a compelling journey into the world of modern parenting challenges in "This, That...Let's Chat!" In this episode, they sit down with Jeff Nelligan, an esteemed author and father of three, to dive deep into the consequences of children's increasing screen time. As a renowned commentator on American paren…
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Parenting 911 with Early Development Specialist Michelle Mintz
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In this episode: Step into the complex world of post-pandemic parenting with Michelle Mintz, where the line between pandemic repercussions and the challenges of modern parenting blurs. As we unravel the threads of today's parenting dilemmas, we're left wondering: Is it the pandemic to blame, or have we been on this trajectory all along, courtesy of…
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Tips For Healthy Fighting with TikTok Star Jeff Guenther AKA TherapyJeff
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Get ready for an episode of "This, That…Let’s Chat!" that’s brimming with laughter, expert advice, and the heartwarming chaos of a family reunion. TikTok sensation and seasoned therapist Jeff Guenther, aka @TherapyJeff, joins his cousins, Michelle and Stephanie Mintz, and the sharp-witted Audrey Nesbitt for a candid discussion on the art of healthy…
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Taylor Swift's Touchdown: Uniting Football Dads, Swiftie Daughters and Successful Parenting
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Join us on this captivating episode of "This, That, Let's Chat! Taylor Swift's Touchdown: Uniting Football Dads, Swiftie Daughters and Successful Parenting," where we dive deep with Cory Lewis from the Your Two Dads podcast into the cultural whirlwind Taylor Swift has created by simply attending NFL games. Discover how Swift's presence has not just…
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Dating Smart with The Strategic Relationship Consultant, Stephanie Mintz
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Tune In Now to "This, That...Let's Chat" for Our Latest Episode on Dating Smart! Join us in an eye-opening conversation with Stephanie Mintz, The Strategic Relationship Consultant, in our newest podcast episode. We delve deep into the nuances of strategic dating, exploring how to balance emotion with logic, recognize vital signs in your dating jour…
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Single and Thriving: Redefining Happiness on Your Own Terms
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In this engaging episode "Single and Thriving: Redefining Happiness on Your Own Terms," hosts Michelle, Stephanie, and Audrey delve into the multifaceted experiences of being single. They explore how societal norms and personal expectations shape our view of relationships, emphasizing the importance of embracing singlehood as a time for personal gr…
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Festive Follies, Temper Tantrums & Family Feuds: Lighthearted Advice to Surviving the Holidays
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Join us for a merry and insightful episode of "This, That...Let's Chat!" Your hosts, Audrey Nesbitt, Michelle Mintz, and Stephanie Mintz, dive into the sometimes turbulent but always entertaining waters of holiday family dynamics. This episode focuses on tackling the holiday season's most common challenges: family drama and the excitement (or stres…
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Amanda Soper on Cerebral Vision Impairment
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Amanda Soper is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Washington, DC. In grad school, she worked with clients who used AAC and knew that this was the field she needed to be in. Amanda has been working with students with complex communication needs using AAC for the past 11 years, but over the past few years, she has really focused on how to help her stu…
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In this episode, we hear from my friend and colleague, Nigel Duckett, who is the Managing Director of PRC-Saltillo's Australian subsidiary, Liberator. Nigel began the company with three staff in 2007, and today as we head towards the close of 2022, it has 20 employee who have successfully established Unity & LAMP Words For Life as widely-used vocab…
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Beth Speaker-Christensen and her AAC Journey
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Beth Speaker-Christensen is an SLP near Chicago who has been working in the field for over 25 years. Beth started her career working for a contract agency in a variety of schools and nursing homes, and was excited to begin working at Shriners Children's Hospital in Chicago. Whilst working there, she found many gadgets and gizmos used as assistive t…
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Ainsley Vergara is a speech-language pathologist in Athens, Georgia. She was recently appointed Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia where she provides clinical instruction and supervision for speech pathology students. With regard to her clinical background, Ainsley has worked in a wide range of settings including schools, pri…
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Debbie Witkowski and the UNIDAD Spanish/English Bilingual Vocabulary
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Debbie Witkowski is a Speech-Language Pathologist from Semantic Compaction Systems (SCS) in Pittsburgh, PA. She is one of the coordinators and presenters of the "Successful Outcomes in AAC" seminar series, which was formally known as the "Pittsburgh AAC and Language Seminar Series" or PALSS for short. She has worked with Semantic Compaction Systems…
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Paul Andres on Developing Multi-lingual AAC Vocabularies
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Paul Andres, an Occupational Therapist in Germany who worked at Prentke Romich Deutschland, first as a consultant then as a Minspeak Application Program developer, creating the popular Quasselkiste vocabulary. Later, he worked with Semantic Compaction Systems to take on a much broader role supporting the development and use of other non-english voc…
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Gail Van Tatenhove on Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Gail Van Tatenhove is known to many people in the field of AAC for her work with Minspeak® and people who use Minspeak® systems. She is also an expert in the practice of Descriptive Teaching and regularly presents webinars on this topic. While Gail does a lot of different presentations in the field of AAC, she remains a working speech-language path…
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Meher Banajee is Associate Professor and Program Director of Speech-language Pathology Program at LSUHSC Communication Disorders Department. Her areas of interest include AAC, autism spectrum disorders, early intervention and complex communication disorders as well as degenerative neurological disorders. She has published articles on core vocabular…
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Tracy Kovach is one of the presenters and co-ordinators of the Pittsburgh AAC Language Seminar series and she’s been instrumental in keeping this event running for many years. She is the author of the popular evaluation tool, the AACP - Augmentative & Alternative Communication Profile: A Continuum of Learning, which is available online from the Pro…
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