More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child

Episode Notes: In today’s episode we’re talking to Dr. Kristy Davies about AAC. Dr. Davies is a Speech Language Pathologist and AAC Specialist in the New Jersey area. She owns the practice Speech Language Associates located in Mt Laurel, New Jersey. Today you will learn: What AAC stands for When to use AAC   The benefits of AAC  Different AAC Device Options (Low-High Cost) AAC and early literacy s...

Episode Notes: In today’s episode we’re talking to Dr. Rebecca Resnik about ADHD & Executive Functioning. Dr. Resnik is a licensed psychologist in Maryland who specializes in neuropsychological testing. She owns a practice where they provide quality psychological testing, psychotherapy for all ages, educational consulting, and public speaking. Today you will learn: What is ADHD or ADD? What are so...

In today’s episode we’re talking to Gillian Gladstone Teran about Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. Gillian is a speech language pathologist and IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myologist™ in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. She owns a private practice called Gladstone Speech where they specialize in oral motor difficulties.   Today you will learn: What Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is and wh...

Episode Notes: In today’s episode RLLC owners Susan Danker and Carla Askew are answering the most frequently asked questions that parents have when their child is diagnosed with Dyslexia. Susan and Carla are SLPs in the DMV area who specialize in dyslexia. They both have a passion for helping people succeed which is why they began their practice in 2002. At their practice they treat children and a...

Episode Notes: In today’s episode we’re talking to Susan Danker about Dyslexia. Susan is the Co-Owner of the Reading and Language Learning Center along with her business partner Carla Askew. She is a speech language pathologist in the DMV area who specializes in dyslexia. Today you will learn: What dyslexia is and how it affects people Red flags for dyslexia Who can diagnose and treat dyslexia Wha...

Episode Notes:  In today’s episode we’re talking to Gabriele Nicolet about Turn Taking. Gabriele is a speech language pathologist in the DMV area. She specializes in early childhood development and also leads a course and support group for parents and caregivers raising children with developmental, behavioral and/or learning differences. Today you will learn: The definition of turn taking When tur...

Episode Notes: In today’s episode we’re talking to Gabriela Teran about Dual Language. Gabriela is a therapist here at the Reading and Language Learning Center. She also teaches one-on-one Spanish lessons to children and adults. Today you will learn: How many dual/multi-language speakers there are in America and Abroad The myths about children learning more than one language at a time The benefits...

In the second half of this two part episode we finish our discussion with Dr. Lynn Adams about Behaviors. If you missed last week’s episode definitely go back to listen to that one before diving into this one. Last week we discussed: Are behaviors communication? What behaviors tell us. How to intervene at home This week we will finish up with: How to intervene at school Links and Resources Moore P...

In today’s episode we got to chat with preschool teacher Janelle Sciarrino about preparing your child for the first day of school! Janelle shares some tips for starting the school year off strong. The things you'll take away: Skills to prepare for school When to be concerned if seeing issues The importance of self-care and emotional skills Things to do at home to keep learning fun Links and Resour...

In today’s episode we discuss stuttering with Vivian Sisskin. Vivian is an SLP who specializes in stuttering and other fluency disorders. Vivian teaches at University of Maryland and owns her own private practice called the Sisskin Stuttering Center. In this episode she delves deep into the definition, cause, and treatment of stuttering. She also dispels some of the common myths of stuttering. The...

In today’s episode we chat with Dr. Tasha Malhotra about Sensory Integration. Dr. Malhotra is an occupational therapist serving the Northern Virginia area via her Practice called “Pediatric Therapy Specialists.” Today you will learn: What sensory integration means What happens when sensory integration doesn’t develop properly What sensory integration therapy looks like How parents can help at home...

In the first half of this two part episode we are introduced to Dr. Lynn Adams who is an SLP working for Moore Pediatric Therapy Services. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Child Language Disorders. Today you will learn: Are behaviors communication? What do behaviors tell us? How to intervene at home Links and Resources Moore Pediatric Therapy Services: http://www.moorepediatricnc.co...

Hi, my name is Tristen and I’m the host of The Inside Story with RLLC, otherwise known as The Reading and Language Learning Center. During our podcasts we will discuss a myriad of topics involving childhood development. RLLC is a private speech therapy practice treating children and adults with speech, language and reading disorders. We decided to start this podcast in order to provide resources a...