Hear Me Out - A Masonic Children's Clinic Podcast

In this episode of the Hear Me Out podcast, our guests, Sean and Shannon Walsh, share their journey of raising their autistic son Kyler. They recount their experiences with early interventions, struggles for diagnosis, and the support they've received from the Masonic Children's Clinic. The podcast highlights their involvement in various programs and the importance of parental advocacy....

In this episode of Hear Me Out, hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin from the Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders discuss with Sorina Larson, a specialist in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), about her non-traditional journey into speech therapy, her advanced training in the field, and her involvement in significant research studies regarding the optimal dosage for CAS therapy...

In this episode of 'Hear Me Out,' a Masonic Children's Clinic podcast, hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin discuss the history and ongoing mission of the clinic with Jim Proctor, a long-time contributor and former board president. Jim shares his journey from his initial involvement in the 1990s, categorizing donations, to becoming the board president for 19 years. The conversation del...

Theo's Journey: The Power of Communication and Hope In this episode of Hear Me Out, hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin from the Masonic Children's Clinic welcome John, Joelle, and their son Theo Bodin. The Bodin family shares their inspiring journey from Theo's challenging birth to his remarkable progress with the use of an eye gaze communication device. They discuss the importance o...

In this episode of Hear Me Out, hosts Tamara and Nikki are joined by Jillian Little, a speech-language pathologist specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Jillian shares insights from her 15 years of experience in the field, explaining what AAC is and its importance for individuals with speech difficulties. The discussion covers various AAC methods, including both unaided...