Banu Rekha Balaji

Therapod Podcast

Kids EN ↓ 76 episodes

The Therapod podcast is a valuable resource created by a team of experienced clinicians- Hosted by Banu Balaji, an experienced occupational therapist. Joining us as Co-host this season we have Georgie Cooney, dedicated teacher, author, and dyslexia specialist with years of experience supporting learners with Specific Learning Difficulties. This podcast aims to provide accessible and practical information for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children, especially those with additional needs. Banu and her seasoned colleagues share their insights on various topics such as sens...

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The Weight Men Don't Talk About: Vikrant on Stress, Caregiving, and Peace 06.07.2026 27:07

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The Superpower of Sensitivity: Processing Baggage to Move Forward 29.06.2026 34:14

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Breaking the Cycle: Navigating Intergenerational and cultural Patterns of Fatherhood 22.06.2026 42:18

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The Barriers: Strength, Logic, and Surface Level Talk 15.06.2026 46:44

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Power of Games 18.05.2026 48:59

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Childhood apraxia of speech, screentime and lifestyle 11.05.2026 47:33

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Why is Teletherapy more than just an Alternative? 04.05.2026 19:51

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The Oral Sensory Motor system and Speech 27.04.2026 22:28

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Moving the spotlight towards FASD 20.04.2026 34:17

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Bridging the Silence: Transforming Hearing Healthcare 13.04.2026 44:43

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The Speech and Language Connection to Mental Health 06.04.2026 40:46

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Beyond Speech: A Holistic Path to Communication 30.03.2026 34:41

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore a holistic and parent-centered approach to speech and language therapy with Zainab Millwala, Chennai-based Speech-Language Pathologist who brings a wealth of experience from both India and the US . We dive into how communication is much more than just the spoken word and why we must look at the "roots" of a child’s development to see real prog...

The Flexible Seating Revolution: Reimagining the Modern Classroom 23.03.2026 53:26

Send us Fan Mail “What works for a few children usually works for all. Why have special seats for special children when we can have a range of seats for everyone?” In this inspiring episode of the Therapod Podcast , host Carolyn Gelenter sits down with Heba Al-Jayoosi , the SENCO and Assistant Head at Mayflower Primary School in East London. Heba shares the journey of their "Flexible Seating...

Beyond Phonics: The Auditory Foundation of Literacy 16.03.2026 47:39

Send us Fan Mail “Teaching phonics before a child is ready is like taking a student driver on the motorway in their second lesson.” In this episode of the Therapod Podcast , host Carolyn Gelenter sits down with Professor Helen Stringer from Newcastle University to explore the fundamental power of phonological awareness . While the education system often pushes formal phonics at age four, Professor...

Let’s Stop Pathologizing: Moving Towards a Needs Based Future 09.03.2026 34:46

Send us Fan Mail "If we could get away from diagnosis and think about a child's needs, that might make a big difference." In this insightful episode of the Therapod Podcast: More Than Words , host Carolyn Gelenter is joined by Alison , a Speech and Language Therapist, Psychologist, and Deputy Director of Children’s Services, to explore the evolving landscape of autism and communicat...

More than a Label : A story of resilience and determination 02.03.2026 42:22

Send us Fan Mail In this incredibly moving episode of the Therapod Podcast, host Carolyn Gelenter sits down with Robyn Lascelles, a 37-year-old restaurant manager and barista who shares her lived experience with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Robyn takes us on a journey through her educational path-from a small speech and language unit to a massive 2,000-student mainstream secondary school...

The Life Skills Revolution: Beyond the Classroom with Dr Victoria Joffee 23.02.2026 47:16

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Deaf Education: Language, Identity and Inclusive Classrooms 16.02.2026 33:47

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6 of Therapod Podcast: Beyond Words, where we explore how communication and language shape our lives from childhood through adulthood. Hosted by Carolyn Gelenter , on this episode we are joined by Kathryn Gilgallon, Lead Teacher of the Deaf with over 20 years of experience. Kathryn shares her fascinating journey from studying marine biology to falling in love wit...

Reframing the Language of Disorders 09.02.2026 48:59

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6 of Therapod Podcast: Beyond Words. This season continues our deep dive into how communication and language affect every part of our lives, from education to our internal sense of safety. I am joined by co-host Carolyn Gelenter, an advisory teacher for speech, language, and communication needs. Our guest for this episode is Jamie Galpin, a developmental psycholo...

So How Can We Help Children Communicate? 02.02.2026 40:33

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6 of Therapod Podcast: Beyond Words . This season continues to explore how speech, language, and communication are the foundation for every aspect of our lives, from mental health to personal safety. Hosted by Carolyn Gelenter , an advisory teacher for speech, language, and communication needs, as we speak with experts who are bridging the gap between language a...

Exploring Developmental Language Disorder 26.01.2026 46:55

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Impact of Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties 19.01.2026 48:43

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6 of Therapod Podcast: More Than Words. This season dives deep into speech and language - not just therapy, but how communication shapes our entire lives. From education to employment, from childhood through adulthood. I'm joined by co-host Carolyn Gelenter, an advisory teacher for speech, language and communication needs, and we're bringing you world-c...

Developmental Language Disorder 13.01.2026 44:16

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Just dropped Season 6 of Therapod Podcast - "More Than Words" - and I'm excited to share what we're exploring. This season dives deep into speech and language development across the lifespan. Not just therapy techniques, but how communication shapes education, work, and daily life. I'm joined by co-host Carolyn Galler, an advisory teacher for speech, la...

More than Words: Get to know your host! 05.01.2026 57:03

Send us Fan Mail With the start of the new season we have our host Georgie Cooney introduce and interview new host for this season Carolyn Gelenter, an Advisory Teacher for speech, language and communication! Together they explore why speech, language, and communication are fundamental issues of social justice. Carolyn challenges the "one-size-fits-all" approach to teaching, arguing that...

Season 5 - wrap up 15.12.2025 24:42

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