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Looking for a speech therapy podcast that delivers real-world info and ideas that you can use? Join Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, as she cuts to the heart of what we all want: Effective Therapy Strategies. You’ll enjoy her no-nonsense discussions with highly qualified, exceptional experts within speech-language pathology. If you work with school-age children, this one’s for you. An extra benefit--Get CEs for every Speech Link episode. Go to Speech Therapy PD, subscribe, and voila: 0.10 ASHA CEUs!
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- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Speech, Language & Literacy with Kim Kramer
Reading difficulties can hide in plain sight, but the underlying challenges often connect directly to areas SLPs know well.Guest: Kim Kramer, MSEd, MS, CCC-SLP, C-SLDSEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of The Speech Link, host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, is joined by Kim Kramer, MSEd, MS, CCC-SLP, C-SLDS, to examine the connections between speech, language, literacy, and reading development and why understanding those connections matters for SLPs.They explore the SLP’s role in identifying and supporting children who struggle with reading, and how our speech and language expertise can help us recognize concerns that might otherwise be missed. About the Guest: Kim Kramer, MS. Ed., M.S., CCC-SLP, C-SLDS, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Structured Dyslexia Specialist, and Learning Specialist with over 30 years of experience. Kim has dual master’s degrees in special education and Speech-Language Pathology,Show Notes:Orton-Gillingham Academy Wilson FoundationsUFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute
- Sep 17, 20261h 5m
Clinical Q&A With Char: Solving Frontal and Lateral Lisp Challenges
What frontal or lateral lisp challenge has you scratching your head? Have you thought, "I've tried everything," "Productions are inconsistent," or "My client has plateaued?"Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD.Watch on YouTubeIn this episode of The Speech Link podcast, host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, invites you to bring your toughest questions and clinical conundrums. Together, you'll analyze challenging cases, discuss practical solutions, and explore therapy strategies you can apply immediately.Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Char will answer your questions, troubleshoot common therapy roadblocks, and share practical strategies for addressing frontal and lateral lisps. Whether you're working through persistent errors, inconsistent productions, or treatment plateaus, you'll leave with new ideas and greater confidence in your clinical decision-making.Show Notes: Tricia H. Rogers: https://www.misstongueandfriends.com
- Aug 20, 20261h 2m
Stutter-Affirming Therapy: Methods to Stay Grounded and off the Rollercoaster
School-age students who stutter deserve therapy that supports authentic communication, participation, and confidence.Guest: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, F-ASHAEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIf you've ever believed, "It's okay to stutter," but felt your training didn't fully reflect that belief, this episode is for you. Designed for SLPs working with school-age students who stutter, this conversation provides practical guidance for navigating change in clinical practice. Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-SCF, F-ASHA, shares ways to individualize therapy, evaluate different intervention approaches, and make immediate shifts toward stutter-affirming care, helping students move toward greater communicative freedom with confidence and grace.About the Guest: Nina Reeves, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, is a board-certified specialist in fluency differences and the Director of Stuttering Therapy Resources. A career-long public school clinician, Nina specializes in stuttering therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults. As an author and presenter, she aims to provide practical, evidence-informed guidance to clinicians working with students who stutter.Mentioned in this episode:Register for the Back-2-School Conference
- Jun 18, 20261h 3m
SLPs & Parents: Overlooked Parent-Child Insights
Gain approachable, engaging ways SLPs can support and educate caregivers without overwhelming them.Guest: Carly Dorfman, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YoutubeIn this episode of Speech Link, Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, welcomes Carly Dorfman, MS, CCC-SLP, for a practical conversation about one of the most overlooked parts of early intervention: the parent knowledge gap. While SLPs often assume caregivers understand foundational speech, language, and developmental milestones, many parents have never been taught what to look for or how everyday interactions shape communication growth. Through real-world examples and strategies drawn from the KIDnection Method™, she shares how clinicians can translate clinical knowledge into fun, accessible learning opportunities that empower families and strengthen carryover beyond therapy sessions.About the Guest: Carly is a licensed, certified, and credentialed pediatric speech-language pathologist with over 12 years of experience treating children of all developmental levels. She specializes in a child- and family-centered approach, using evidence-based best practices to improve speech, receptive and expressive language, fluency, and oral-motor skills.Show Notes:Contact Carly on IG: @kidnectioncoKIDnectionKIDnection Training CoursesMentioned in this episode:Register for the Back-2-School Conference
- May 15, 20261h 1m
Speech Drives Language in Down Syndrome, Part 2
How can SLPs support speech clarity and verbal language development in children with Down syndrome?Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YoutubeIn this episode of The Speech Link, Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, continues her conversation with Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP, on language development in children with Down syndrome. Jennifer shares practical, evidence-based strategies SLPs can use to build clearer speech and more effective verbal communication. This episode reinforces an important takeaway: children with Down syndrome can develop speech clarity, and SLPs are uniquely positioned to support access to verbal language through thoughtful, evidence-based intervention.About the Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist with 20 years of experience treating individuals with speech, language, and feeding delays and disorders. She has spent the last 12+ years specializing in communication and feeding for individuals with intellectual disabilities and motor speech disorders.Show Notes:Contact Jennifer: @speechconnects and @lets.chat321 on InstagramJennifer’s Website: Connected SpeechJennifer’s Book: “I Can Learn”Related Courses:Independent Communication for those with Down Syndrome in the SchoolsUse Strengths and Needs of Those with Down Syndrome to Improve Speech ClarityThree Super-Techniques to Foster Academic Success for Those with Down SyndromeMentioned in this episode:Register for the Back-2-School Conference
- Apr 16, 20261h 2m
Speech Drives Language in Down Syndrome, Part 1
Explore the powerful relationship between speech practice and language development in individuals with Down syndrome.Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YoutubeIn this 2-part episode of Speech Link, host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, sits down with Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP. Together, they unpack why frequent speech production plays such an important role in expanding utterance length and supporting the development of grammar and syntax. Jennifer explains how repetition helps strengthen cognitive-linguistic skills while also improving voice, prosody, and overall speech clarity. Clinicians will come away with a clearer understanding of why speech practice matters and how to incorporate it intentionally into therapy to support language growth.About the Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist with 20 years of experience treating individuals with speech, language, and feeding delays and disorders. She has spent the last 12+ years specializing in communication and feeding for individuals with intellectual disabilities and motor speech disorders.Show Notes:Contact Jennifer: @speechconnects or @lets.chat321 on InstagramGrays Peak Speech ServicesConnected SpeechJennifer’s Book: “I Can Learn”Related Courses:Independent Communication for those with Down Syndrome in the SchoolsUse Strengths and Needs of Those with Down Syndrome to Improve Speech ClarityThree Super-Techniques to Foster Academic Success for Those with Down Syndrome
- Mar 19, 20261h 2m
Parent Coaching to Boost Children’s Language with Mary Lou Brecht Johnson
What if the most powerful way to boost a child’s language skills isn’t in the therapy room—but in everyday moments at home?Guest: Mary Lou Brecht Johnson, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeMary Lou Brecht Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP, joins host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, on this episode of the Speech Link podcast to explore parent coaching strategies that go beyond the ordinary to boost children’s language development. Parents want and need to know what they can do between therapy visits to help their children talk better. Coaching parents to optimize their daily verbal interactions benefits children, and some ways of talking are more effective than others for promoting verbal turn-taking and language growth.About the Guest: Mary Lou Brecht Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a native of Akron, Ohio, and earned her BA at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH. Then, after completing her master’s degree in Speech & Hearing at Washington University in St. Louis, Mary Lou headed to Denver for her first clinical position and never left. For over 40 years as a speech-language pathologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Mary Lou honed her methods while helping children and their parents.
- Feb 19, 20261h 3m
The Process of Making Meal Times Meaningful with Carolyn Dolby
Guest: Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/feeding-and-swallowing Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, joins host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, for a practical, relationship-centered conversation about building strong, trust-based partnerships between families and school teams. Drawing on real-world experience, Carolyn shares strategies to help clinicians move beyond checklists and build meaningful collaboration that consistently supports students across settings. The discussion focuses on respectful ways to involve families, address challenges as they arise, and align educational supports with medical and home-based care. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas you can use right away to strengthen communication, reduce friction, and support better feeding and swallowing outcomes through shared understanding and teamwork. About the Guest: Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing assessment and intervention within the public school system. Her work is deeply rooted in supporting students and school-based teams through evidence-informed, practical dysphagia care. Through her graduate-level teaching, Carolyn prepares the next generation of school-based dysphagia providers to lead with confidence and competence. Through her private practice, Bite-Sized Advice, she offers consultation and dysphagia support to school teams nationwide. An internationally recognized speaker and published author, Carolyn is known for her dynamic, engaging presentations that bring school-based feeding and swallowing services to life. Carolyn is also the host of the School of Speech Podcast.
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Looking for a speech therapy podcast that delivers real-world info and ideas that you can use? Join Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, as she cuts to the heart of what we all want: Effective Therapy Strategies. You’ll enjoy her no-nonsense discussions with highly qualified, exceptional experts within speech-language pathology. If you work with school-age children, this one’s for you. An extra benefit--Get CEs for every Speech Link episode. Go to Speech Therapy PD, subscribe, and voila: 0.10 ASHA CEUs!
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