The Speech Science Podcast

Jan 08 2024 100 ep. 74 mins 1k
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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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ASHA Convention Review

Jan 08 2024 53 mins  
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.

Teacher Opinions, Barium Swallows, and Research Availability

Jul 16 2023 57 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, 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

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

Jun 20 2023 51 mins  
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

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

Jun 13 2023 55 mins  
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 disord

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

May 17 2023 120 mins  
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

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

Apr 04 2023 119 mins  
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:

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

Mar 16 2023 71 mins  
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. SS

IEP Law Changes, Jansport Backpacks, and Accent Modifications

Mar 01 2023 82 mins  
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

Trauma Informed Care and AI SLP Assistants

Jan 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

Breaking School Contracts, Retiring a Test, and Tongueometer

Oct 24 2022 104 mins  
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 con