KidsCare On Air

Today's episode is a conversation with Dr. Rebekah McPherson and Dr. Nikosi Rodrigues on AI Tools to use in Speech Therapy. 

Today's episode is another conversation about ABA with Nicole Da Lima Leitao, BCBA and Co-Founder of BehaviorSpan, an ABA Center with locations in Aurora and Denver, Colorado.  You can find more information about BehaviorSpan at BehaviorSpan - ABA Therapy In Denver & Aurora.

Enjoy my conversation with Mackenzie Clough, LPC and Director of Behavioral Health at Autism West in the Denver, Colorado area.  See below for a list of some of the books she recommends to patients and families navigating a diagnosis of autism.  What I Mean When I Say I'm Autistic: https://www.amazon.com/What-Mean-When-Say-Autisticebook/dp/B0BGMJGHWS Driven to Distraction: https://a.co/d/0iZVXRzK Spectrum Women; Walking to the beat of Autism: https://a.co/d/08CmWLOa Spectrum Women; Autism and Parenting: https://a.co/d/08CmWLOa Camouflage: The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women: https://a.co/d/0hblgsRc Divergent Mind: https://a.co/d/04aAfWd2 My Autistic Awakening https://a.co/d/0axO51XV Late Bloomer: How an Autism Diagnosis Changed My Life: https://a.co/d/07uapSJH The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills: https://a.co/d/08GjomYB The Brain Forest: https://a.co/d/0dTD5W9k The Rainbow Brain: https://a.co/d/0feEBjMS Unmasking Autism: https://a.co/d/0ccximK6

Today's episode is a conversation with Kelsie "Mick" Olds about the importance of play.    The Occuplaytional Therapist - Protecting play, empowering parents, changing the world for our children. You can find The Occuplaytional Therapist on Facebook, Instagram, and Substack.   You can find their book, Your Child's Point of View: Understanding the Reasons Kids Do Unreasonable Things here.

This week's episode is a conversation with Dr. Siwen Dong from Lone Tree Pediatrics.

Today I'm chatting with Deborah Crosby, Outreach and Development Coordinator at Coventry Reserve.   You can find more information on Coventry here: https://coventryreserve.org/ If you are interested in a tour or in volunteering, email [email protected].   You can find them on facebook and Instagram!

Today's episode is a conversation with Toby Loewenstein and Victoria Sharaga, SLPs at Boston Children's Hospital about the CEU they are presenting to KidsCare SLPs and SLPAs on Visuals to Support Pretend Play and Early Narrative Skills in Preschoolers.  If you are a KCHH Employee, you can register here.  If you are not a KCHH Clinician, you can find their 2023 ASHA presentation on ASHA's Learning Pass here.  

Today's episode features a conversation with Jeff Soffen, CEO of Spark Pediatrics, a PPECC (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center, with locations in Florida and Texas.  You can find out more about Spark at https://www.sparkpediatrics.com. You can email them at [email protected].

This installment of KidsCare On Air gives you a chance to meet the host, Karen Wade.  

In a re-release of the first episode of KidsCare On Air, your host Karen Wade chats with owner and CEO of KidsCare Home Health, Cortney Baker. Cortney explains how her career started, how the company started, and gives insight to some bumps along the way. 

Today's episode is a conversation with Laura Smith about Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Edith Strand 2020 article: https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_JSLHR-23-00415 DTTC Info: https://childapraxiatreatment.org/dttc/  PROMPT Info: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/webinar_library/what-is-prompt/  Jordan Christian LeVan: @fightingformyvoice (IG) https://www.youtube.com/@jordanchristian9099 YouTube  Article about "Buy Bobby a Puppy": https://doi.org/10.1044/2016_JSLHR-S-15-0184 Apraxia Boot Camp: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/intensive-training/ DEMMS: https://products.brookespublishing.com/Dynamic-Evaluation-of-Motor-Speech-Skill-DEMSS-Manual-P1100.aspx VMPAC-R: https://vmpac-r.com/#!/ SLP's Guide to Treating CAS: https://www.speechcorner.com/product/the-slp-s-guide-to-treating-childhood-apraxia-of-speech/?srsltid=AfmBOooVJawaeR31NYZbChB-zm-g6mO7S8VSb-bRjF5FBDhLvUZcmi5k Overcoming Apraxia: https://slpmommyofapraxia.com/product/overcoming-apraxia/ Laura's website: https://slpmommyofapraxia.com/ Appraising Apraxia: https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.FTR2.22032017.50 GMA segment on Laura and Rhonda Rousey: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/33380055 

This is a previously released episode.    In today's episode, we're chatting with two Solutions Consultants with TobiiDynavox, Amanda Naylor and Kaitlin Baumann.   Learning Hub – free trainings for families and SLPs including free CEUs – you will need to create a free My Tobii Dynavox account first - www.learn.tobiidynavox.com Live Events Calendar – free of charge to SLPs and families, just need to register - Tobii Dynavox - Live Training Events for AAC Tagged "Virtual" - Tobii Dynavox US Tobii Dynavox for Professionals - Quick Guide - Downloading TD Snap - Tobii Dynavox for Professionals.pdf | Powered by Box First Steps with TD Snap for Professionals Workbook - First Steps with TD Snap for Professionals_Workbook.pdf | Powered by Box TD Accelerate - 2025 TD Accelerate Program - Overview.pdf | Powered by Box - The TD AccelerateTM Program is dedicated to empowering organizations and their staff with beginner to intermediate knowledge of AAC. Our comprehensive and flexible curriculum of e-learning courses and other learning supports allows participants to learn at their own pace, access expert guidance from dedicated program advisors, and engage in meaningful discussions with a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. Looking for Signs of Success with AAC - Something else we forgot to mention while we were chatting about implementation was how to look for signs of success. Here is an awesome hand out Looking for Signs of Success with AAC - Quick Guide.pdf | Powered by Box from course that can be found on our learning hub titled "Supports for AAC Success".   Locate a Solutions Consultant - Find a Solutions Consultant - Tobii Dynavox - Tobii Dynavox US   Amanda Naylor: [email protected] Kaitline Baumann: [email protected] 

Today's episode is a conversation with our Vice President of Human Resources, Karen Moore.    No new episodes until January 15. Happy Holidays!

Today's episode is a conversation with DeAnna Williams of LifeCare Prosthetics and Orthotics.    https://www.lifecarepando.com/

Today's episode is a conversation with Miriam Kigaitah, QA Manager with KidsCare Home Health.

Today's episode is a conversation with Megan Shull, SLP and owner of Building Bridges Through Communication. We discuss the vital need for services to bridge the gap between pediatrics to geriatrics.    Fact Sheets listing and describing different available waiver programs: Texas: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/TX Colorado: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/hcbs-waivers Idaho: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/ID South Carolina: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/SC Oregon: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/OR Maryland: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/MD Virginia: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/VA DC:  https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/DC Florida: https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/section-1115-demo/demonstration-and-waiver-list/Waiver-Descript-Factsheet/FL   https://www.211.org/ 

Today's episode is a conversation with Jessie Ginsburg, Speech-Language Pathologist, known as @sensory.slp on Instagram.    Jessie's website Jessie's Instagram Language Staircase ASHA Article Jessie's book Ready Set Connect Buy here! or here Sensory Certificate Program

Today's Episode is a discussion on nervous system regulation with Occupational Therapist Nikki Smit.  You can find Nikki on Instagram at @nikkismittherapy and at her website: https://projectplay.sg/

Today's episode is a conversation with Laura Smith about Childhood Apraxia of Speech.   Edith Strand 2020 article: https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_JSLHR-23-00415   DTTC Info: https://childapraxiatreatment.org/dttc/   PROMPT Info: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/webinar_library/what-is-prompt/   Jordan Christian LeVan: @fightingformyvoice (IG) https://www.youtube.com/@jordanchristian9099 YouTube   Article about "Buy Bobby a Puppy": https://doi.org/10.1044/2016_JSLHR-S-15-0184   Apraxia Boot Camp: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/intensive-training/   DEMMS: https://products.brookespublishing.com/Dynamic-Evaluation-of-Motor-Speech-Skill-DEMSS-Manual-P1100.aspx   VMPAC-R: https://vmpac-r.com/#!/   SLP's Guide to Treating CAS: https://www.speechcorner.com/product/the-slp-s-guide-to-treating-childhood-apraxia-of-speech/?srsltid=AfmBOooVJawaeR31NYZbChB-zm-g6mO7S8VSb-bRjF5FBDhLvUZcmi5k   Overcoming Apraxia: https://slpmommyofapraxia.com/product/overcoming-apraxia/   Laura's website: https://slpmommyofapraxia.com/   Appraising Apraxia: https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.FTR2.22032017.50   GMA segment on Laura and Rhonda Rousey: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/33380055 

Today's episode is a conversation about Authorizations with our Authorizations Director, Jessica Pylate. 

Join me for a conversation with Dafne Hernandez, our Physician Liaison Manager. 

Today's episode is a conversation with Hillary Williams all about Processing new patient referrals for KidsCare.

Join Karen for a conversation with KidsCare's Director of Operations, Belinda Salinas, about our Staffing Department. 

In today's episode is a conversation about parenting and pediatric care with Dr. Juhi Raizada. You can find her on Instagram @doctorjuhi.

Today's episode is a conversation with Kristy Delong, Senior Research Associate and Doctoral Candidate at Baylor University in Waco, Texas about the Baylor Family CARE Program, a grant-funded resource for families of children with autism.   Learn more at their website:  Baylor University Family CARE https://bearlab.soe.baylor.edu/current-projects/family-care/about-us   Would you like to host a parent training in your town?  Contact US   Register for Upcoming Parent Trainings here!     Follow us on Facebook and Instagram    **training and coaching offered in English and Spanish**

In today's episode Karen is chatting with Meg Raby Klinghoffer, an SLP with Kulture City, the world's leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance.  You can find more information about Kulture City at https://www.kulturecity.org/. You can download the app by going here or wherever you get your apps.   You can find Meg's children's book here. 

Today's episode is a conversation with one of our Colorado therapists, Abby McGlone, about her big brother Alex, who had Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS).  Please be sure to check out our social media posts about this episode to see some photos of Alex!

Today's episode is a conversation with our South Carolina Clinical Manager, Ashley Bourgoyne, on different types of feeding therapy and different approaches.  Grasshopper story

In today's episode, we're chatting with two Solutions Consultants with TobiiDynavox, Amanda Naylor and Kaitlin Baumann.   Learning Hub – free trainings for families and SLPs including free CEUs – you will need to create a free My Tobii Dynavox account first - www.learn.tobiidynavox.com Live Events Calendar – free of charge to SLPs and families, just need to register - Tobii Dynavox - Live Training Events for AAC Tagged "Virtual" - Tobii Dynavox US Tobii Dynavox for Professionals - Quick Guide - Downloading TD Snap - Tobii Dynavox for Professionals.pdf | Powered by Box First Steps with TD Snap for Professionals Workbook - First Steps with TD Snap for Professionals_Workbook.pdf | Powered by Box TD Accelerate - 2025 TD Accelerate Program - Overview.pdf | Powered by Box - The TD AccelerateTM Program is dedicated to empowering organizations and their staff with beginner to intermediate knowledge of AAC. Our comprehensive and flexible curriculum of e-learning courses and other learning supports allows participants to learn at their own pace, access expert guidance from dedicated program advisors, and engage in meaningful discussions with a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. Looking for Signs of Success with AAC - Something else we forgot to mention while we were chatting about implementation was how to look for signs of success. Here is an awesome hand out Looking for Signs of Success with AAC - Quick Guide.pdf | Powered by Box from course that can be found on our learning hub titled "Supports for AAC Success".   Locate a Solutions Consultant - Find a Solutions Consultant - Tobii Dynavox - Tobii Dynavox US   Here are some upcoming free live learning spotlight sessions, perfect for summer learning and Back-to-School prep: 8/12 Building Language with Core Vocabulary - Tobii Dynavox US 8/12 What's New at Tobii Dynavox - Tobii Dynavox US  8/20 Getting Started with a Boardmaker 7 Subscription - Tobii Dynavox US 8/26 Symbol Supported AAC in the Classroom - Tobii Dynavox US   Amanda Naylor: [email protected] Kaitline Baumann: [email protected] 

Today's episode is tiny, but mighty! This week's guest is Ashley Reinert, Director of Business Development. She joins me to chat about marketing to find new patients and expanding into new territories.  

Today's episode is a conversation with our Director of Therapy Recruiting, Claire Cleveland. We chat about what sets KidsCare apart from other agencies and what it takes to be a home health therapist.  Find more info about careers with KidsCare here or reach out to Claire at [email protected].

This week's guest is Hannah Poynter, a Speech and Language Therapist in the UK and former co-worker of Karen's. We talk a lot about how we as clinicians can handle new treatment strategies that we learn about and the impact it can have on our caseloads and our mental health. 

In this week's episode, Karen is speaking with Laura Pazos-Cejas, M.S., CCC-SLP about the challenges and advantages of working with children in bilingual families. Contact Laura at [email protected]. Contact Karen at [email protected]. Email the show at [email protected].   

This week's episode is a conversation with Colorado Clinical Manager Sara Morian where she defines stuttering and the different types of stuttering, discusses therapy for people who stutter, and gives a ton of resources for patients, clinicians, and parents.  Stuttering foundation: www.stutteringhelp.org  For Kids By Kids video good for kids 6 and up, or whoever you think is ready: For Kids | Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter (stutteringhelp.org) Sara's favorite workbook, from the Stuttering Foundation site as well: Stuttering Foundation of America > Best Sellers > The School-Age Child Who Stutters: Working Effectively With Attitudes and Emotions (stutteringhelp.org) Here is the 7 tips for talking with your child that is great for parents: 7 tips for talking with your child | Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter (stutteringhelp.org) And the full list of resources from The Stuttering Foundation for Parents: for Parents of School Aged Children | Stuttering Foundation: A Nonprofit Organization Helping Those Who Stutter (stutteringhelp.org)   Dr. Yaruss is a stuttering guru and many of his resources are here: Stuttering Therapy Resources - Helping SLPs Help People Who Stutter You can also follow him on Facebook. He's in some of the SLP groups on Facebook and he's always answering questions and providing tips. on Instagram: SLP Stephen-He is an SLP that stutters and his Instagram is full of free ideas and tips.    Drew Lynch Comedian (NSFW) AGT audition: https://youtu.be/5tN8zQgDtSQ Saying numbers and talking on the phone: https://youtu.be/AMnDKVVZdjM   National Stuttering Association: Home - National Stuttering Association (westutter.org)  The conference is this summer in Denver, July 2-6 Here is a search tool for NSA support group chapters and who to contact for more information. Join an NSA Chapter | National Stuttering Association FRIENDS: Virtual Resources - FRIENDS (friendswhostutter.org) George Springer is a pro baseball player and is outspoken about his stutter and supporting kids: How the Astros' George Springer is like 'Superman' for kids who stutter | For The Win (usatoday.com) https://youtu.be/7eLvmDW6FHs    

This week's episode is a conversation with Dustin Reeves, KidsCare's VP of Nursing Operations. We have a great discussion about the nursing services we offer and what holistic nursing means. We also find a weird goat pattern in the home health space.  

   We're finishing our therapy series with a discussion with one of KidsCare's Occupational Therapists, Julie Anderson-Seidens. We have a chat about all things OT. 

Today we're chatting with Sarah Turman, one of KidsCare's Physical Therapists. We discuss what a PT does, the joys of being in the room where it happens, and birds.    Send comments, questions, or funny stories for our Shot of Serotonin segment to [email protected].

Join us for a discussion with Linsy Samuel, one of KidsCare's Speech-Language Pathologists with over 15 years of clinical experience. We discuss all the many areas that an SLP can address.    Send comments, questions, or funny stories for our Shot of Serotonin segment to [email protected].

This installment of KidsCare On Air gives you a chance to meet the host, Karen Wade.     Be sure to send in questions, comments, funny stories to [email protected].

In the first episode of KidsCare On Air, your host Karen Wade chats with owner and CEO of KidsCare Home Health, Cortney Baker. Cortney explains how her career started, how the company started, and gives insight to some bumps along the way.   

Introducing KidsCare On Air, the go-to podcast for all things pediatric home health!