Podcast Episodes

#241: The Importance of Open Communication with Cindy Watson and Abby Snavely

Episode 241

Cindy Watson, celebrating 30 years as an SLP and making her third appearance on the podcast, returns with BCBA Ashley Snavely to share how their clinic blends multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

#240: School-Based BCBA Services with Ron DeMuesy

Episode 240

Ron Demuesy joins me to unpack the vital and often nuanced role of school-based BCBAs. Unlike outsourced consultants, in-house BCBAs provide consistent presence, accessibility, and a deeper connectio…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

#239: RBT and BCBA Supervision Resources with Allyson Wharam

Episode 239

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Allyson Wharam, BCBA, instructional designer, and founder of Sidekick Learning. Allyson is the creator of one of the most comprehensive and thoughtfully designed 40-…

Published on 5 months ago

#238: From SLP to SLP/BCBA: A Chat with Jennifer Houston

Episode 238

Jennifer Houston joins me to share her journey from speech‑language pathologist (SLP) to dual‑credentialed SLP/Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)—a rare “unicorn” duo found in fewer than 500 pro…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

#237: Functional Phrases for SLP/BCBA Collaboration

Episode 237

We’ve made it to the final installment of my mini summer series!

In today’s episode, I’m asking an important question: Do you feel valued at work?
Feeling valued and building mutual trust are key ingre…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

#236: Strategies for Verbal Imitation

Episode 236

Welcome to Part 3 of my mini-series answering your burning questions! Today, we're diving into the topic of verbal imitation.

When it comes to verbal imitation and echoic goals, context is everything.…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

#235: Strategies for AAC Collaboration

Episode 235

In this installment of minisodes, we tackle a common AAC challenge: what happens when professionals don’t agree? The BCBA recommends PECS, the SLP suggests a dynamic device… Now what? Welcome to the …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

#234: The Ethics of Problem Solving for Speech Therapists and BCBAs SLP/BCBA Collaboration

Episode 234

Responding with “Where’s the research for that?” may be quick, but it can strain professional relationships. Today, we’re diving into a simple framework you can start using in your school or clinic—s…

Published on 6 months ago

#233: Navigating Both Sides of The IEP Table with Ryan Hogan

Episode 233

There may be two sides of the IEP table, but at the end of the day, we’re all on the same team — the learner’s.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Ryan Hogan, also known as @TheWorldsOkayestSchoolPsy…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

#232: Streamlining Technology and Therapy with Leila Farshchian

Episode 232

Leila Farschian, Special Educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), is someone who gets things done. She has lived these problems in the field and is actively working to solve them. Her st…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago