The Apraxia Foundation Podcast

Host Laura Smith and Apraxia Foundation president Jordan Levan sit down with Nicole Kolenda, a clinical researcher at the NYU Motor Speech Lab with over 25 years of experience treating childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Nicole shares her journey from undergrad fascination with apraxia to her current role as the lead treatment SLP on an NIH-funded study examining DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile...

Can childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) be diagnosed before age three? According to doctoral candidate Hannah Valentine's groundbreaking research, the answer is yes, but 40% of speech-language pathologists don't believe it can be. In this episode of the Apraxia Foundation podcast, hosts Laura and Jordan sit down with Hannah Valentine, a doctoral candidate at New York University and former ea...

In this episode of the Apraxia Foundation Podcast, hosts Laura Smith and Jordan LeVan welcome special guest Tali Kellerstein. Together, they dive deep into the use of books in speech therapy, especially for children with apraxia. Tali shares her journey, practical strategies, and the benefits of integrating picture books into motor speech therapy. The conversation covers the importance of contextu...

Come chat with Dr. Tara Mcallister, linguist and speech/language pathologist alongside Amy Graham, speech/language pathologist as they discuss motor in phonology. References: Articulation and Phonology: Inextricable Concepts in Speech Pathology Positional Neutralization: A Case Study from Child Language Language-Specific and Language-Universal Aspects of Lingual Obstruent Productions in Japanese-A...

Join us in this inspiring episode as I chat with the incredible Nancy Kaufman, Mimi Branham, & Aravind Namasivayam about the effectiveness of the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP) for children with apraxia of speech. Nancy dives into the key principles of K-SLP, shares practical strategies for therapists and parents, and highlights some amazing success stories. If you’re looking for...

In this episode of the Apraxia Foundation Podcast, hosts Laura Smith and Jordan Levan sit down with Dr. Edythe Strand — the pioneering researcher behind DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing) — to discuss her 50-year journey developing evidence-based treatment for childhood apraxia of speech. Dr. Strand shares how she adapted adult motor speech techniques for children, why treating apraxia req...

Laura Smith and Jordan LeVan from The Apraxia Foundation speak with Dr. Julie Case, Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Siegel, and Nancy Tarshis to debunk the myths about DTTC therapy for childhood apraxia of speech. They discuss current findings about DTTC, the true definition of play-based therapy, and the importance of building feelings of safety with our loved ones with childhood apraxia. 

Join us on "Voices of Change," brought to you by The Apraxia Foundation, as we dive deep into the intricacies of the public school system and the challenges Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) face within it. In this episode, we welcome special guest StraightupSLP, who shares her firsthand experiences navigating the public school district and transitioning to running a successful private...

In this episode of The Apraxia Foundation Podcast, we tackle one of the most frequently asked questions in our community: "Will my child ever talk?" Join Laura Smith, our professional advisory board member, and Jordan LeVan, Founder & President of The Apraxia Foundation, as they provide insights, share personal experiences, and discuss the latest research on childhood apraxia of spee...

In this episode of The Apraxia Foundation Podcast, join host Mikayla Treynor, founder of Sandy Speaks Therapy (Instagram: @sandyspeakstherapy), as she delves into the crucial advocacy efforts aimed at addressing childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) in the state of Michigan. Mikayla sits down with representatives from The Apraxia Foundation to explore the challenges faced by children with CAS in Michi...

Join the conversation as we discuss strategies to supporting motor speech at home based on new research by Dr. Aravind Namasivayam and colleagues (2023)! Dr. Jenn Moore, SLP and clinician also joins us to discuss how she helps families incorporate practice at home! Link to research article: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/2023_JSLHR-23-00070 Social Media Dr. Aravind Namasivayam IG: https://...

Join us as we chat with the phenomenal Cari Ebert M.S. CCC-SLP discussing neurodiversity affirming care in speech therapy. Cari has extensive knowledge in childhood apraxia of speech as a clinician, speaker, and mom to a child with CAS. In addition, she is a passionate advocate for the neurodivergent community! Come take a listen!

In this podcast episode, join us with our friend, Wes, as we talk about LGBT+ affirming practices and speak about creating a safe space for individuals in the speech & language pathology room. We speak on how SLP's cab incorporate gender affirming practices in their sessions to be sure we are supporting our loved ones with apraxia of speech! SLPs

In this episode, Rachel Archambault CCC-SLP discusses her journey in focusing on trauma informed care in speech language pathology. Some traumas may be caused by having a childhood disability and professionals need to be mindful not to cause more trauma or re-traumatize. Don't miss this important episode and topic!

Let's discuss Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) with Katja Piscitelli from BOHOSPEECHIE on Instagram. We discuss what AAC is, the myths behind AAC, the ableism behind AAC, how AAC can help a child with apraxia, and more. More about Katja: Katja Piscitelli is a California-based speech-language pathologist specializing in supporting autistic students, gestalt language processors...

Join Laura Smith (Speech Language Pathologist & Professional Advisory) and Jordan LeVan (Founder & President) while they talk about back to school tips for students with childhood apraxia of speech. They talk about accommodations, things to help the student with apraxia of speech, and more!