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Speechie Side Up
by Venita
You’re listening to the Speechie Side Up podcast hosted by author, AAC specialist, and matcha tea lover, Venita Litvack! Every week, you get to hear what other SLPs are doing in the field and how they found their passion. This podcast was created to help YOU stop re-inventing the wheel and start loving your job again!
Episodes
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[Podcourse] Changing the Lens: Assessing Autism Through a Neuro Strengths-Based Perspective
In this podcourse episode, we feature Staci Neustadt of Making Sense of Autism to discuss Staci’s framework and tools—the Strengths, Stressors, and Supports Profile and a Soft Skills Assessment—which use a holistic, criterion-referenced approach emphasizing how autistic individuals learn, their...
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[Podcourse] Decoding Dyslexia - Let's Talk About It! An SLP-Led Conversation About Dyslexia
In this podcourse episode, we are joined by Tasha Wisehart to talk about dyslexia in an SLP-led podcourse covering definitions, common characteristics, evidence-based supports, and the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach and associate-level certification. Tasha, an SLP with 20+ years’ experience and…
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[Podcourse] From Evaluation to Impact: Supporting Students with Developmental Language
In this podcourse, we are joined by Kendal Martes, a Speech Language-Pathologist on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Kendal defines DLD as a common neurodevelopmental language disorder that affects spoken language processing/production and can impact academics, literacy, and social...
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[Podcourse] Seeing the WholeStory: Partnering with Parents to Support Socially Sensitive Children
In this podcourse, we are joined by Rochel Lieberman, PhD, CCC-SLP, the founder and owner of WholeStory Speech, a private practice in Brooklyn, New York, serving children with social-emotional challenges, co-treating their parents as an integral part of her work. She is the creator of the...
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[Podcourse] Advocacy in Action: Securing and Sustaining AAC Use
In this podcourse, I interview Rachel Zukose, an ASHA-certified SLP in New York who works in a special-needs school and a medical private practice, about advocacy in action for AAC/assistive technology across school, therapy, and home. Rachel shares cases of school pushback (refusing AAC evals…
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SLP Business Connect 2025 Panel Discussion
This episode is the third annual SLP Business Connect event joined by panelists Elise Mitchell (school contracting/Therapist Support Network), Marcia Church (private practice/Speech Stars Branding), Calonda Henry (Broad Horizon Speech Therapy/Certified Practice), Sarah Breshears (Social Moguls),...
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Connect Through Reading: Empowering Inclusion in Small Literacy with Dr. Denae Lawson
In this Literacy Connect podcourse, we feature Dr. Denae Lawson’s presentation on evidence-based small-group literacy instruction, differentiation, support for emergent literacy and at-risk populations, and strategies for bilingual/multilingual learners. Denae, a K–2 reading specialist and former...
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Literacy & Justice for All: How to Make Literacy Accessible for All with Megan Stewart
In this Literacy Connect podcourse, we interview Speech-Language Pathologist Megan Stewart, who has over 20 years experience supporting students with complex communication needs and runs Sensible Literacy. Megan shares ways to incorporate literacy daily (varied opportunities, letter hunts,...
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Literacy Links: Leveraging Your Role by Supporting Literacy Intervention with Leanne Dall
In this Literacy Connect podcourse, we are joined by Leanne Dall’s, an ASHA- and EBLI-certified pediatric SLP, as she explains the reciprocal relationship between oral and written language, noting literacy can strengthen phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and metalinguistic skills, and that children...
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The ABCs of Assessment: Components of Language & Literacy Evaluation with Britney Morrish
In this Literacy Connect podcourse, we interview Britney Morrish, founder of the Language and Literacy Clinic of Manitoba, about “The ABCs of Assessment” for language and literacy evaluations, including dyslexia. Britnney discusses concerns that schools identify only about 18% of students with...
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Literacy Essentials Toolkit for SLPs with Brianna Guild
In this Literacy Connect podcourse, we are joined by Brianna Guild, a private-practice SLP in Ontario and creator of SLP Literacy Corner, to dive into literacy essentials toolkit for SLPs. Brianna explains reading models (Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, Active View of…
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Unlocking Words: The Dyslexia and Word Recognition Connection with Elizabeth Doherty
In this Literacy Connect podcourse, we are joined by Elizabeth Doherty (“Reading SLP”) in a presentation on the connection between dyslexia and word recognition, outlining objectives to define word recognition, why it’s difficult, key dyslexia characteristics, and how SLPs can support treatment....
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Time Management for the SLP Entrepreneurs & Creators with Alexandria Wynter Russell
This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and...
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The New Way to Start a Speech Therapy Private Practice with Jena Castro-Casbon
This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management,...
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Money Talks: How to Build a Profitable Business with Craig Goldslager
This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management,...
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Amplifying Your Brand Voice: Social Media for SLP Business Owners with Sarah Breshears
This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management,...
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Let's ROLE with It: From Therapist to Coach with Jacqueline Jebian Garcia
This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management,...
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Lessons You Won't Read in a Business Book with Lisa Kathman and Sarah Bevier
This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management,...
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Developing a Brand Identity that Resonates with Your Clients with Kristin Bowers
This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management,...
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To Instagram and Beyond: How Social Media Fits Into Your Marketing Strategy with Sarah Breshears
In this SLP Creative Con podcourse, we welcome back Sarah Breshears, an SLP and social media strategist, and founder of Social Moguls. Sarah explains that strategic intent—not just posting—makes social media marketing, emphasizing defining the “who” (ideal audience) and creating content with...
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Bookkeeping 101 with Rhian Dodd-Tovey
In this SLP Creative Con podcourse, Rhian Dodd-Tovey, UK-trained accountant and owner of RDT Support, teaches “Bookkeeping 101” for SLP business owners, covering compliance, tax considerations, tools, and payment options. She explains common business structures—sole proprietorship, LLC/PLLC, and...
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Navigating the Future of Speech Therapy with AI FEATURING Daj Mitchell
In this SLP Creative Con podcourse, we are joined by Daj Mitchell, a Speech-Language Pathologist and mobile pediatric private practice owner, to focus on using AI to streamline SLP businesses and support therapy. Daj demos ChatGPT to generate and revise an AAC-friendly social story and discuss...
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Brand Building Success For SLPs with Marcia Church
In this SLP Creative Con podcourse, we invited Marcia Church, a licensed SLP since 2008 and owner of Pediatric Speech Stars and Speech Stars Branding, to discuss brand-building success for SLP private practices. We outline how cohesive branding goes beyond a logo to include consistent client…
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A Guide to Real Estate for SLP Entrepreneurs with Anesha Frazer
In this SLP Creative Con podcourse, we interview Anesha Frazer, an ASHA-certified SLP and founder of Entrepreneurial SLP,, about guiding private-practice SLPs through real estate decisions, including when it’s time to seek office space, leasing versus purchasing, and what to look for in a clinic....
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School Contracting 101 with Elise Mitchell
In this SLP Creative Con podcourse, we are joined by Elise Mitchell, owner of the Therapist Support Network, as we discuss direct school contracting for SLPs/OTs/PTs. Elise shares her background, including leaving SNF work and staffing-company roles due to burnout and starting direct contracting...
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Beyond Research: Practical and Neuroaffirming Support for Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) & ADHD with Iris Wong
In this Behavior Connect podcourse, we interview Iris Wong, a speech-language pathologist with 15 years’ experience who pivoted into executive functioning (EF) work after recognizing her and her children’s neurodivergence; she is also an author and owner of EFToolkit. Iris describes EF as...
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Beyond Fight or Flight: Paradigm Shift Through The Lens of Polyvagal Theory
In this Behavior Connect podcourse, we welcome back Jaqueline Jebian Garcia, a neurodivergent parent and Sensory Trained and Somatic Trauma-informed SLP, who is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice through polyvagal theory. We discuss polyvagal theory, reframing behavior,...
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Beyond Compliance: Building a Trauma-Informed Practice Rooted in Connection
In this Behavior Connect podcourse, we have Rachel Archambault, a Broward County Public Schools speech-language program specialist and owner of PTSD SLP LLC, to discuss applying trauma-informed care to therapy situations often labeled as “behaviors” or “noncompliance.” Rachel shares her 2018...
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Beyond Buzzwords: Demystifying Neurodiversity and Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices
In this Behavior Connect podcourse, we are joined by Cari Ebert, a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss challenges discussing autism, defining neurodiversity, and identifying affirming provider traits and parent takeaways. Cari explains why autism conversations are hard: outdated...
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Beyond Behavior: Promoting Safety and connection in Moments of Dysregulation with Dr. Diamond Rashad
In this Behavior Connect podcourse, we interview Dr. Diamond Rashad, a neurodivergent pediatric occupational therapist and disability advocate, about promoting safety and connection during dysregulation. We discuss cultivating connection through child-centered care, caregiver collaboration,...
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[Podcourse] Built to Win: INTRODUCING AAC WITH EVIDENCE-BASED COACHING STRATEGIES
In this podcourse episode, we welcome back Daj Mitchell to discuss evidence-based caregiver coaching strategies for AAC. Daj explains Andragogy (Malcolm Knowles), including adult learning assumptions (autonomy, experience, relevance, internal motivation, problem-solving) and principles such as...
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[Podcourse] Self-Advocacy Is Patient-Advocacy: Challenging Systems, Changing Outcomes
In this podcourse episode, Sophie Anais Renoir returns, a Speech-Language Pathologist who has advocated for early intervention and New York’s consumer-directed patient assistance program (CDPAP). Sophie explains how clinician self-advocacy influences patient outcomes and family trust, emphasizing...
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[Podcourse] From Wait and See to Watch and Support: An SLP’s Role in Early Communication Monitoring
In this podcourse episode, we welcome back Pediatric SLP Rachel May, founder and CEO of New Day Child Coaching, to discuss reframing SLP involvement in infancy (0–12 months) from a “wait and see” approach to proactive “watch and support” partnering with families. Rachel shares concerns about...
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[Podcourse] From Burned Out to Re-Energized: Finding Purpose Through School Contracting as an SLP
In this podcourse episode, we are joined by Elise Mitchell, an SLP and school contracting consultant, about moving from burnout to renewed purpose through school contracting. Elise shares her background working with a staffing agency at the executive level, consulting provider-run businesses on...
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5 Tips for Creating Your Vision Board
This episode discusses the significance of understanding and leveraging personal values through a strengths-based profile, and how these principles guided can guide you in creating a value-based vision board for 2026. It includes overcoming professional obstacles, making tough business decisions,...
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[Podcourse] From staRt to Finish: How Biofeedback Helps Tackle the Tricky /r/
In this podcourse episode, Dr. Tara McAllister, an Associate Professor at NYU, discusses the impact of biofeedback on speech therapy, particularly for children struggling with the /r/ sound. She explains key findings from a recent randomized controlled trial, highlighting how biofeedback can...
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[Podcourse] FLiP the Script: Rethinking Bilingual Assessment and Practice
In this podcourse episode, we interview Dr. Genesis Arizmendi about flipping the traditional script on bilingual assessment and practice. Dr. Arizmendi introduces FLiP (Functional Language Proficiency), a methodology she developed to better capture bilingual children's communicative competences…
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[Podcourse] Ethics, Allies, and Advocacy: Redefining the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Role
In this podcourse episode, we interview Alice Williams, an experienced Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) and entrepreneur, about the challenges and opportunities within the SLPA field. The discussion covers ethical challenges faced by SLPAs, the importance of proper supervision, and the...
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[Podcourse] Beyond Form and Function: Understanding OMDs and SSDs
In this podcourse episode, we celebrate the show's 10th anniversary by welcoming back Amy Graham from Graham Speech Therapy as we explore the relationship between oral facial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) and speech sound disorders (SSDs). Amy offers insights from her 25 years of experience as a...
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[Podcourse] Beyond Survival Mode: Crafting A Flexible And Fulfilling SLP Career
In this podcourse episode, we welcome back Dr. Olivia Jensen, one of the most popular guests ever on the show. We celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Speechie Side Up with an in-depth discussion about evolving as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) over the past decade. Dr. Jensen shares her...
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[Podcourse] Core Connections: Exploring the Link Between Phonological Processing and Speech Sound Disorders
In this podcourse episode, we welcome back Dr. Kelly Farquharson to discuss her new Apples Project—a comprehensive study funded by the NIH to explore the link between phonological processing and speech sound disorders. Dr. Farquharson sheds light on the project's goals, expected outcomes, and the...
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[Podcourse] Co-Regulation Before Self-Regulation: What the Research Says About Behavior Management
In this podcourse episode we had an insightful conversation with Danielle Kent, a licensed SLP with over 14 years of experience, as she delves into the importance of co-regulation before self-regulation. In celebration of Speechie Side Up's 10th anniversary, Danielle revisits and expands on…
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241: The One About New Speech & Language Assessment Tool
In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Lo-Presti, an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist,as she introduces a comprehensive and innovative Speech and Language Protocol and Assessment Tool. Designed to merge developmental psychology with speech-language pathology, this tool is particularly...
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Business Connect Series: Top 10 Books to Get your Business Idea off the Ground
This episode is part of the SLP Business Connect Series, we share our top 10 favorite business books and discuss key takeaways and personal insights that can help entrepreneurs launch or grow their businesses. We also talk about practical tools and resources like profit calculators and name...
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Business Connect Series: 30 Non-Traditional Side Hustles You Can Do with Your SLP Degree
This episode is part of the SLP Business Connect series, where we explore 30 different side hustle ideas for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to utilize their degrees beyond traditional roles. We discuss various categories such as physical and digital products, service-based businesses,...
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Business Connect Series: How to Match Your School Salary with Only 10 Sessions a Week
This episode is part of the SLP Business Connect Series, where we discuss invaluable tips and personal experiences for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) beginning their journey in private practice. The discussion includes advice on setting boundaries, understanding one’s skill set, and...
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[Podcourse] Part 2: Reframing ABA: A Neurodiversity Affirming Approach for Parents and Practitioners
In this episode, I am joined by Jenny Lai, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and co-host of the 'Not a Tiger Mom Podcast,' as we discuss how to reframe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a neurodiversity affirming approach for parents and practitioners. The episode covers defining…
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[Podcourse] Part 1: Reframing ABA: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach for Parents & Practitioners
In this episode, I am joined by Jenny Lai, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and co-host of the 'Not a Tiger Mom Podcast,' as we discuss how to reframe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a neurodiversity affirming approach for parents and practitioners. The episode covers defining…
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240: The One About Targeting the /s/ Sound with Stories
In this episode, I am joined by Gabriella Gizzo, a licensed Speech Therapist and author, as she discuss her journey and inspirations behind her children's book 'Sophie's Special Story,' which aims to support SLPs in effectively targeting speech goals within high caseloads. Gabriella delves into…
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[Podcourse] Part 2: Behavior is Communication: Tools for Supporting Autistic Expression
In this episode, I am joined by Susan Golubock, an autistic Occupational Therapist and advocate, to explore why autistic communication is often misunderstood wherein she highlights two main reasons: subconscious biases about communication and neurological differences experienced by autistics.…
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You’re listening to the Speechie Side Up podcast hosted by author, AAC specialist, and matcha tea lover, Venita Litvack! Every week, you get to hear what other SLPs are doing in the field and how they found their passion. This podcast was created to help YOU stop re-inventing the wheel and start loving your job again!
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