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The Speech Science Podcast

by MWH Production

Hosted by Marie Severson, Matt Hott, Michael McLeoud, Michelle Wintering, and Rachel Archambault, Speech Science interviews leaders in the field of speech and language therapy, individuals who are making a difference in the lives of others with disabilities, and individuals who have overcome deficits in their own lives. Weekly they offer news stories related to field and critical reviews of literature, tools, and ideas related to speech and language therapy and audiology. New episodes are released weekly.

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Episodes

  1. SLPeaceBot, CEU Completion, Neuro-Affirming Care, and Review of the Book: A Heart That Works

    Ruchi, Matt, and Michelle dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss neuro-affirming therapy, losing a licensure for not completing CEU’s, and the book: A Heart That Works. Dr. Givona Sandiford comes back…

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  2. ASHA Convention Review

    The crew get together to review ASHA Convention This was originally recorded in December before technical difficulties struck and the holidays which forced the episode to be delayed 4 weeks.

  3. Teacher Opinions, Barium Swallows, and Research Availability

    Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode, the team introduces a new weekly research article review on discord, look at research on modified barium swallows, what teachers think about SLPs…

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  4. Code of Ethics Changes, White Privilege, Tik Tok Teachers, and a New Research Journal

    Matt, Ruchi, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode the team look at changes in the code of ethics, teachers of Tik Tok, do grad students identify white privilege, and a new journal dedicated to research…

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  5. Burnout In Schools, Teletherapy Attendance Rates, and Jobs with Speech Disorders

    Matt, Michelle, Ruchi, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. Ruchi joins the show as the new co-host! On this week’s episode the team look at the impact teletherapy had on attendance rates, burn-out in the schools for SLPs...

  6. Compassionate Communication, New Barbie, Social Media, and SLP Grad Programs

    Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss the new Barbie, social media and the SLP, ranking the top SLP Grad Programs, and why is there a research-to-practice gap. Matt had the...

  7. VR in Therapy, Supreme Court and Special Ed,Dementia, and Dr. Givona Sandiford

    Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss how VR can impact therapy, habit and structure for dementia, and a supreme court ruling in favor of a student in special education. Matt…

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  8. SLP Roles in Concussions, Wearable Tech, and Accent Modifications Part 2

    Episode 170 Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss the role the SLP has in Concussion protocol and wearable tech for voice care. The Discord is up and ready for people to...

  9. IEP Law Changes, Jansport Backpacks, and Accent Modifications

    Episode 169 Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they Jansport Backpacks, IEP Law Change, and Michelle speaks to Bob McKinney on Accent Modification and his non-traditional route to...

  10. Trauma Informed Care and AI SLP Assistants

    Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discusses trauma informed care with Rachel and the role of AI in speech and language therapy. The Discord is up and ready for people to interact...

  11. Breaking School Contracts, Retiring a Test, and Tongueometer

    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Maria sat down with the creators of the Tongueometer, Ed Steger and Elizabeth Lipton Daly! On this…

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  12. Be Kind to Other SLPs, RPM, ABA, and Dysphagia

    **Trigger Warning** This show was recorded the day following the horrific events of Uvalde Texas. There is a discussion about the event from 12:38 to 22:06. We discuss our reactions to the events and how it affects us. We recognize that not everyone is ready for this type of discussion and we...

  13. Scare Tactics in Therapy and the Link Between Concussions and Vestibular Deficits

    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group dives into scare tactics to get people into therapy and a new study...

  14. Law Against Speech Therapy, SLP Treats Herself, and EmbarkEMR

    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group dives why a state didn’t allow school based speech therapy over the…

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  15. Snacking in a SNF and RaDonda Vaugt Implications

    Episode 159 Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Matt’s microphone had mishap for the first 14 minutes of the show but it gets fixed after...

  16. Pay Transparency, Ableism in Dysfluency, and Another ASHA Foul-Up

    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at ableism in dysfluency therapy, transparency in pay, and…

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  17. Academic Impact, Hidden Grad School Barriers, and Barbara Fernandes ”Sis, You Got This!”

    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at Barbara Fernandes’ new book “Sis, You Got This,” academic...

  18. CMS Law Changes, PDPM Study on Productivity, and Awareness Days

    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at hearing awareness and brain injury awareness days, a new…

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  19. CDC Milestones, Mono and MS, and OTs and Dysphagia

    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group discusses the new CDC milestone guidelines, a link between Mono and…

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  20. Rethinking Preschool, Wellbeing and Cognition, and SSPOD News

    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rahcel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group discusses a study that could change the way we look at preschool, a...

  21. Cameras in the Classroom & Military Children and Delays in Therapy

    Introducing two new co-hosts! Rachel Archambault and Marie Serverson join the show permanently! Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rahcel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this...

  22. Districts Can Silence Parents in Due Process and Building Your Resume

    Matt, Michelle, and Michael dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at a law change that may allow parents to talk about why they sue a district…

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  23. Social Language Impact on Cognition and COVID Brain Fog

    Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Marie Severson dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at social interaction and cognitive decline...

  24. Everything You Need to Know for Your Side Hustle

    Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Mai Ling Chan (CPO of Xceptional Learning, Xceptional Leaders Podcast, Becoming an Xceptional Leader) dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest...

  25. Whose Fault is Burnout, Our Favorite Apps, and Special Guest Kristin Martinez

    Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Rachel Archaumbault (the PTSDSLP) dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at who is to blame for...

  26. Intelligibility Norms and Special Education Predictions

    Matt, Michelle, and Michael dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Due to technical difficulties, the audio on this episode has been repaired and some parts had to be cut due to audio...

  27. Confronting Your Bias

    Yes Matt does say 148 all episode but it is 147. Matt lost track of the episode numbers! Matt, Michelle, and Michael check in with their current therapy realms and then dive deep into identifying personal biases. The Informed SLP tackles communication deficits in the NICU. The Discord is up and...

  28. Season 6 Kickoff!

    This week Matt and Michelle kick off season 6 while Michael returns from a speaking engagement. The crew discuss where they have been and the rise of fake SLPs in social media. They also have homework for the listeners, what is your bias? The Informed SLP dives into the world of Cup Based…

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  29. The rising tide of the school caseload and medical field burnout

    Matt, Michael, and Michelle look at the rising tidal wave of increased caseloads that may happen during the next school year. With students being served at home and missed evaluations, there is an assumption that caseloads will rise the next year. The group also looks at medical burnout and way…

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  30. Trauma Informed Care and Parkinson's Disease and Dysphagia

    This week Michael has taken the week off but Speech Science is lucky to have Ruchi Kapila step in as a cohost. Ruchi is the Co-Creater and Co-Host of The Hyndsyte Project Podcast. Michelle continues to re-pack for her move back to the state of Texas! Ruchi just returned from presenting at the...

  31. What is the SLP Role in Executive Functioning and the Cup of Council Podcast

    This week Michelle is unable to join the crew. Michael recounts his week of finally getting back to golfing and the role of expanding his private practice. Matt talks about the immediate gratification of doing yard work. Matt and Michael take a deep dive into the role SLPs have in executive...

  32. What do you need in your speech bag?

    this week, Michael, Matt, and Michelle were joined by Learn With Less’ Ayelet Marinovich! Ayelet’s kids have returned to in person school this week. Michelle received her second shot of the vaccine. Michael celebrated Earth Day. Matt took his son’s Cub Scout pack to the Reds Stadium for a tour…

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  33. Financially Smart SLPs, Neurodiversity at Grad-School, and Text vs Picture Only AAC

    Michael, Matt, and Michelle did a live Facebook test before this week’s episode to identify doing future shows live! Mike and his newborn experienced her first round of shots this week and the impact of being a father and a therapist. Michelle ramps back up for therapy in a new state. Matt looks…

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  34. Changing Special Education, ASHA PAC and You!

    Michael, Matt, and Michelle are back together for the show. Michelle returns from her trip to Texas and returns as a homeowner! Michael is loving being a new father, except for his sleep pattern. Matt took advantage of his Spring Break and got work done around the home he needed to complete. On...

  35. One Year Ago… A look back at how therapy has changed during the year of the Pandemic

    Matt and Michael are on the show this week while Michelle is in the Great State of Texas. Michael is celebrating his new 1-month old child in his home and is coming to terms with balancing being a father and a therapist. Matt and Michael discuss the must needs for a new parent such as the Nose...

  36. ASHA “Elections,” Aphasia and Memory, and Must Needed Therapy Tools

    Matt and Michelle hold down Speech Science this week as Michael takes a much-needed week off at home. Speech Science also celebrates having 3 new baby girls in the last 6 months! Michelle looks like she is moving back to Texas! Matt recounts the end of his coaching season. On today’s show, we...

  37. DATA Tracking in Therapy

    The second part of our first episode of season 5. Episode 135 was so long it was broken into two episodes, 135 and 136. In this episode, Rachel Archaumbault sits in with the group. They talk about the importance of names, the importance of data and how difficult it is to track it, and they…

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  38. How do you handle the stress of returning to school for the final semester? - Fixed Audio

    Episode 135, the first episode of season 5 was supposed to be just one over sized episode but it grew to almost 2 hours so it is now episodes 135 and 136! On this first episode the crew recaps their winter breaks, including Michelle welcoming in a new born baby girl and Matt’s family getting…

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  39. What do you do when the team changes your IEP goals without your input?

    Matt, Michael, and Michelle check in following Turkey day. Michelle is prepping for the arrival baby speech science 2.0. Michelle and her family have jumped into Christmas as early as possible. Michael is moving back to online therapy and finding ways to engage families more effectively. Matt…

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  40. Parents at the Disability Table, Use of Big Mac Buttons, and Thankful for Covid?

    It’s a special Thanksgiving Episode, where the crew look back at what they are thankful during a year that involved a pandemic, emergency tele-practice, and self-quarantines. Michelle is already prepping for her next move from Kansas to parts of the country unknown and she preps for a new baby...

  41. Dysphagia Outreach Project, Social Connections and Cognition, and Contentious IEP Meetings

    After taking a few weeks off following the elections, Matt, Michael, and Michelle come back together. The group discusses the ordeal of voting in their individual precincts. Matt is coming to terms with his reports being too long checking in at over 12 pages. Michelle and her family were enjoying...

  42. ASHA Interstate Compact, Dementia and Voting, Smiles for Speech

    On this week’s episode the group has their struggles. Michael is unable to join the group as he is stuck in traffic, Michelle’s computer is updating and joining the group via iPad, and Matt didn’t have water for the first 5 minutes of the show! The group responds to a text message about a recent...

  43. Language and Spelling and Delays in Evaluations due to Covid

    The whole group is back together this week. Matt has a ton to unpack involving Cub Scout fundraisers (selfish self-promotion link below for Popcorn sales) and hikes, mandatory high school coach meetings, meeting Help Me Grow as a parent, and calling his local senators to fight for hearing aid...

  44. Over Reliance on Standardized Assessment and ABA Encroachment

    After taking a month off in celebration of Matt’s new daughter the crew returns with episode 127. Therapy conversations are happening in the group’s discord, jump in and let your voice be heard. Matt talks about bringing his daughter home from the NICU and jumps into the Hot take about failures…

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  45. Genetics, Dopamine, and Stuttering, Poetry in Therapy, and Is Social Thinking Abelist?

    After taking a week off for Labor Day the group returns to the airwaves. Therapy conversations are happening in the group's discord, jump in and let your voice be heard. Michael continues to transition to face to face therapy in his clinic has proven to be great for him as much as it has been for...

  46. The Pitfalls of Teletherapy, Caregivers Perspectives, and Inclusive Halloween

    Matt announces on air that he would officially like to go back to school to get his principal’s licensure to pursue his dream job in the schools. He took his boys to learn tennis and is putting the speech schedule together. Michelle continues to unpack and has joined an outdoor socially distant...

  47. US Public Health Services Part 2, Lee Silverman Training, and Monitoring

    Michelle is 3 weeks into her new move and continues to unbox everything in the new home. Michael was able to return to Long Island for the weekend to see family before the school year starts up. Matt has had to navigate the Ohio Department of Education’s website to renew a license and he…

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  48. Ethics in Private Practice, US Public Health Services, and Mask Usage in Communication

    Matt joins the show this week after a long week that included a baby Sprinkle Shower, fishing with his kids, and created a singular drive for his entire family to use to share photos. Michelle has set up shop in Kansas and continues to unload boxes around the home as she and her family acclimate...

  49. Reimbursement Cuts and Interstate Compacts

    Due to technical difficulties during recording, some audio may sound distorted. Michelle has made it across the country and is calling in again this week as her world possessions are delivered to her new home. Matt went fishing with his boys this weekend for the first time and finally sat down to...

  50. Covid and the CFY and Covid in the Clinic

    Michelle is live from the road this week and is calling in to the show. Matt found out before the show that he is 1 hour short of getting an ACE award, continues to redesign his office, and has continued gardening. In Michael’s area schools have been moving to virtual. With this change in the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by Marie Severson, Matt Hott, Michael McLeoud, Michelle Wintering, and Rachel Archambault, Speech Science interviews leaders in the field of speech and language therapy, individuals who are making a difference in the lives of others with disabilities, and individuals who have overcome deficits in their own lives. Weekly they offer news stories related to field and critical reviews of literature, tools, and ideas related to speech and language therapy and audiology. New episodes are released weekly.

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