SLP Talk Show

Join Cari and Jim as they discuss Chapter 5 of Cari's book, "The Learning to Learn Program." This episode is all about supporting early language development in Autistic children. AAC and gestalt language processing are a couple of the topics discussed. This is a longer episode, so buckle up for some helpful tips!   THE LEARNING TO LEARN PROGRAM - Cari Ebert

Join Cari and Jim for a lively discussion about supporting Autistic children through play. Cari provides specific strategies from Chapter 5 of her book "The Learning to Learn Program" and reminds listeners that there is no right or wrong way to play!   Links to the books discussed in episode 61: The Learning to Learn Program A Moving Child is a Learning Child

In this episode, Cari and Jim discuss Chapter 3 of The Learning to Learn Program. After reminiscing about their son's sensory differences, Cari provides strategies for supporting the sensory needs of young Autistic children.    The Learning to Learn Program

In this episode, Cari discusses Chapter two of her book The Learning to Learn Program. Cari and Jim outline specific strategies for supporting joint attention in Autistic toddlers and preschoolers. Hint: It has nothing to do with eye contact! See below for link to Cari's book.   Learning to Learn Program

In this episode, Cari discusses Chapter one of her book The Learning to Learn Program. Jim provides sports-related analogies while Cari outlines specific strategies for supporting non-verbal imitation skills in Autistic toddlers and preschoolers. See below for link to Cari's book.   Learning to Learn Program

Cari and Jim have an important discussion about how to bring up autism to parents and caregivers without creating a sense of panic and fear.

Cari and Jim discuss the different path that Autistic children take in their development. They share reflections of their Autistic son's developmental differences and convey the message that forward is forward...no matter the speed and no matter the path. 

Join Cari and Jim for a discussion of the "Inside Out 2" movie.

Cari and Jim chat in front of a live audience at the Michigan Division of Early Childhood Conference in Mount Pleasant, Michigan! In this episode we talk about the traits of playful adults and how important they are when supporting the development of young children. 

Cari and Jim have a passionate discussion about the difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance. Because our words matter!

Cari and Jim discuss the reasons why Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is an outdated AAC option. 

Cari and Jim talk about their journey homeschooling their Autistic child. They discuss the benefits and potential barriers of homeschooling a child with a disability. 

Cari and Jim have an animated discussion about the history of play-based therapy, the importance of play-based therapy, and how child-led play differs from adult-directed play. 

Final episode of 2023!

Cari and Jim discuss strategies for making the holidays merry for children who struggle with changes in routines. 

Cari and Jim discuss why transitions can be so tough and provide 13 strategies for making transitions easier.   Link to visual timer discussed in this episode: Time Timer

Cari and Jim discuss thoughtful strategies for throwing a neuro-affirming birthday party for your autistic child. 

While parent coaching is an integral part of early intervention home visits, it's not typically a big part of therapy visits that are done in the clinic setting. Cari and Jim discuss 10 strategies for bringing parent coaching into your clinic-based therapy sessions with toddlers and preschoolers. 

Cari and Jim discuss how to create a neurodiversity-affirming Halloween experience for ALL kids. Free Halloween AAC

Cari and Jim discuss the term neurodiversity affirming. Neurodiversity affirming services. Neurodiversity affirming therapy. Neurodiversity affirming provider. Neurodiversity affirming parent. 

Cari and Jim talk about the issues with using food (and other) reinforcers when supporting autistic children.

Join Cari and Jim as they discuss 8 speech therapy tips for use with minimally verbal toddlers.

Cari and Jim outline what parents and caregivers need to know about childhood apraxia of speech.

Cari and Jim continue the conversation about building executive function skills through play-based learning. Please be sure to listen to episode 38 before diving into this one.

Cari and Jim talk about school readiness and the importance of building executive function skills in early childhood.