Conversations with Speechies

Interactive read-alouds go beyond reading stories aloud - they build language, comprehension, connection, and critical thinking through shared conversations. This video explores simple ways to make read-alouds engaging, accessible, and meaningful for every child.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kelly Dorfman, we explore the deeper reasons behind picky eating from sensory sensitivities and chewing challenges to control, emotions, and developmental differences. We discuss: •⁠ ⁠What may be typical vs concerning•⁠ ⁠Signs of oral-motor or sensory difficulties•⁠ ⁠Why mealtimes become stressful•⁠ ⁠The balance between structure and pressure•⁠ ⁠Simple ways to su...

In this episode of Conversations with the Speechies, we explore how texture, smell, temperature, chewing effort, sensory processing, and emotions can shape a child’s eating experience. We’re also joined by special guest Kelly Dorfman, author of Cure Your Child With Food, as we discuss nutrition support for picky eaters. We cover:•⁠ ⁠What picky eating really means•⁠ ⁠What’s typical vs concerning•⁠...

In this episode we discuss how our understanding of autism has changed over time. Instead of just managing behaviours, we now try to understand what the behaviour means. We also talk about how to support children better by focusing on regulation, communication, and understanding both the child and the caregiver’s experience. We are joined by the CABER team experts from the University of Georgia, U...

In this episode, we invite you to listen not just as an audience, but as a part of society. This episode goes beyond one parent’s journey, it reflects the realities many families navigate every day. Through her story, we are reminded of the importance of awareness, acceptance, and the role each of us plays in creating a more inclusive world. Autism is not something to be misunderstood or judged; i...

In this episode of Conversations with the Speechies, we explore why children behave differently at school and at home. We unpack sensory load, masking, expectations, transitions, and emotional safety and share practical strategies for parents and educators to support regulation across environments.

In this episode of Conversations with the Speechies, we talk about social communication through a neuro-affirming lens. We unpack what neurodivergence really means, why traditional “one-size-fits-all” social skills don’t work, and how to support connection without forcing masking. From conversation starters and repair strategies to boundaries, self-advocacy, and flexibility, this episode focuses o...

In this episode of Conversations with the Speechies, we talk about why speech therapists need to be sensory-smart. From attention and behavior to communication and learning, sensory processing plays a key role in how kids show up for therapy and school. We share practical sensory strategies, real clinical examples, and a rapid-fire chat with an occupational therapist on easy, low-cost ways to supp...

Does Peppa Pig really delay speech? In this episode of Conversations with the Speechies, we talk about accent copying, screen time, and how language really develops. We explain why mimicking voices is normal, when screens become a concern, and why real conversations during everyday moments matter most. Because language grows through connection.