The Speech Science Podcast

The Speech Science Podcast

A podcast dedicated to answering the question: What is Communication? Marie, Matt, Michelle, Michael, and Rachel are all licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologists. They break down the latest in Speech and Language Therapy, interview leaders in the field, and apply evidence-based practice to their discussions.

Episodes

January 12, 2025 89 mins

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 on air with a time saving AI tool for SLPs that have to write a SOAP note.  She discusses the SLPeace Bot and how it can trim report writ...

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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.  

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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, and the effects of readily available research. 

The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, ...

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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 in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.  

The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, ...

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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 leaving the career, what can we do if a job wont hire a co-worker due to a speech disorder, and the leadership mentor program. 

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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 opportunity to speak with Stephanie Sweigart about Compassionate Communication and how we can use it in our therapy settings.

The Discord is...

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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 had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Givonna Sandiford about her new book: SLP Empire: The Door - Laying the Groundwork for Winning Your ...

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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 interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.

SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a d...

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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 becoming and SLP.    

The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepo...

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January 16, 2023 70 mins

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 with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com.

SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digit...

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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 week’s episode the team cleans out the due processes mail bag: can you break a school contract early, when to retire a test, and a shocking ...

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**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 encourage you to skip through this discussion if you are not ready.   

 

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the resear...

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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 linking concussions to vestibular deficits and sound processing problems.  The Informed SLP gives treatment ideas for Wernicke’s Aphasia. 

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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 age of 10, an SLP treating herself, and an interview with Corey and Shelby Nation of Embark EMR.  The Informed SLP looks to the future for ...

 

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 that! On this week’s episode the group dives into what it means if health care workers can be sued for mistakes and why snacking in a ...

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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 another ASHA foul-up.  The Informed SLP looks at research around residue and the use of FEES.

The Discord is up and ready for people to inter...

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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 impact or adverse affect in school, and the hidden barriers of getting into grad school.  The Informed SLP looks at Gestalt Language Learne...

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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 study on PDPM, and a new law mandating staffing sizes in nursing homes.  The Informed SLP looks at writing deficits in Deaf and Hard of Hear...

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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 MS, and What’s Up ASHA and why are OTs handling swallowing.  The Informed SLP looks at when to be alert or alarmed when it comes to infant...

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 longitudinal study on mental well-being and cognition, and the return of SSPODNEWS.  The Informed SLP looks at how to make peer relationsh...


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