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Dr. JJ Whicker is a pediatric audiologist, clinical researcher, chief operating officer and co-owner at Little Heroes Pediatric Hearing Clinic. As a clinician, JJ works with children who are cochlear implanted and completes diagnostic testing for infants who refer on their newborn hearing screen. Dr. Whicker also runs the Central Auditory Processing Disorders program. As a researcher, JJ is interested in understanding the unique challenges posed to parents of children who are Deaf or Hard-of-hearing (DHH) with other disabilities, and how those challenges shift parents’ priority for their children’s hearing-related needs. He is also interested in understanding the challenges faced by adolescents who are DHH as they prepare to transition to post-secondary opportunities.
Links: www.asha.org/pac
email: [email protected]
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Hadijat Muftau-Lediju is a dedicated occupational therapist known for her unique approach to therapy, integrating video games to enhance skill development. She has a background working with adults with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and dementia, later dedicating over four years to pediatrics in clinical and school settings. In these roles, she integrates video games, technology, assistive tech, and game design methods into therapy (e.g., executive functioning through inventory management, main quests and side quests, and working memory). In addition to her contributions to DeepWell TDx, she serves as a consultant with Cephable, an assistive technology software company.
Hadijat has also been a featured speaker at notable events, including the Game Devs of Color Expo (September 18-21, 2024), where she presented "How Your Game Can Be Used in Rehabilitation and Therapy," and the 2nd Annual Black Girl Gamers Summit (August 3, 2024), where she discussed "Protect Your Mental." Committed to innovative practices, Hadijat strives to make therapy both enjoyable and impactful for clients of all ages.
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Dr. Gilliam, better known as “Dr. Jay,” is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Founder of Jabber Talk Speech and Consulting, PLLC. She is passionate about providing skilled speech therapy services to the early childhood and school-aged populations. She enjoys coaching parents to help their children meet their full potential across all environments.
Dr. Jay’s education began with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Alabama A&M University. She obtained her M.S. in Communicative Sciences & Disorders from The University of Arkansas and her Doctorate of Speech-Language Pathology at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Jay has been an active member of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Black Association for Speech-Language Hearing.
Dr. Jay has over 13 years of experience in assessment, diagnosing, planning and treating children with speech-language and feeding disorders. She has provided speech and language services in a variety of settings, including schools, private clinics, home health, and early intervention. In addition to her private practice Dr. Jay is an Adjunct Professor and currently a Visiting Professor at one of the local universities in the DFW metroplex. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her husband William and their daughters Layla and Nova.
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My name is Paola Alvarez. I am born and raised in Puerto Rico. I studied Biotechnology in the University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus. Then studied the Speech Language Pathology Masters in the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus. I was chosen for an internship in NYC the summer before the COVID-19 pandemic started. I spent a month in NYC learning and working on my clinical practice. Graduated during the pandemic. I worked in the school and clinic setting with face shields and many other anti-covid protocols for a year. I heard about virtual therapy and decided to investigate it and apply for some virtual jobs. I discovered the bliss of staying at home while doing the work I love. I have been working virtually for almost three years now and I love it. I am currently working in Alaska with the cutest caseload ever. I see myself doing virtual therapy for many more years.
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Keylonda Wheeler has always had a passion for helping others which inspired her to earn her master's degree in speech pathology. She enjoys supporting the pediatric population in the school setting and incorporating literacy and the arts into therapy sessions. In 2015, Keylonda was introduced to the telepractice setting and embraced the concept of using technology to "work smart and not hard"! Practicing speech and language therapy in public, private, and virtual schools for over 10 years, she has become increasingly aware of the need to create literature that brings acceptance of differences and disabilities.This awareness helped to inspire Keylonda to write the Inclusive K.R.E.W.E. children's book series which includes a rhyming book that provides readers an overview of school-based speech therapy in a way that children can understand. She is currently a related services manager of an amazing team of SLPs, school psychologists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers providing both teletherapy and in-person services in New Hampshire and Maine schools. Outside of her management role, Keylonda assists aspiring authors with coaching and independently publishing their own book through her business, Purposeful Legacy Publishing, LLC. Visit www.keylondawrites.com to purchase autographed books and view self-publishing services. Keep up with Keylonda by following @KeylondaWrites on all social media platforms.
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I'm Tali Kellerstein, Speech-Language Pathologist, Author, Speaker and Founder.
After graduating with my M.H.Sc. from the University of Toronto, I practiced for a decade as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the (Motor) Speech program at The Speech and Stuttering Institute (SSI), where I gained extensive experience treating children with moderate-severe motor speech disorders.
In 2015, I began to work full-time at my home-based clinic, The Speak Boutique. I am dedicated to working with children with Speech Sound Disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech and have completed extensive additional training in these areas including PROMPT Certification (2013) and the Apraxia Kids Bootcamp (2021). In January 2022, I was Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. At The Speak Boutique clinic, I provide virtual assessment and therapy for children four years and older with difficulty in areas of articulation, phonology, and motor speech.
In 2020, I launched my first publication: Party Animals! Party Animals! was just the start of an exciting product line that now includes a poster, speech sound cards, and storytelling cards. Watch this space - a boardgame is in the works!
The Speak Boutique is dedicated to helping children with speech sound disorders communicate clearly, and empowering their adults to support them. Follow The Speak Boutique on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and read my blog for endless therapy tips and ideas.
I live in Toronto with my husband Dave, and our two spectacular kids Josh and Eden.
www.thespeakboutique.com
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Casey Masalehdani, M.A., CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a state and nationally certified speech-language pathologist. She received her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, with Teacher of Students with Speech Language Disabilities certification from Hofstra University. She holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She is the owner and operator of Explore Speech Co., a specialized speech pathology private practice based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Explore Speech Co. is a holistic practice that focuses on overall systemic health and well-being. In order to achieve this, Casey helps identify and treat the root cause of dysfunction. She specializes in oral motor, feeding, orofacial myofunctional disorders and speech sound disorders. She is a speaker for the educational platform, The Pediatric Source and a board member of the Oral Motor Institute. She prides herself in being a life long learner and an advocate for children with delays/disorders and their family members. For more information, please contact: www.explorespeech.com @explorespeech Note: The T for the START approach is actually training: regarding the advanced level training, ceu courses, mentorship and setting, which plays a role into specializing in oral motor. _____________________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast
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Emma Justice is a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Lactation Counselor and guest speaker serving patients in the greater Boston area. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), pediatric rehab and most recently the public school system.
Emma is the owner of Justice For Infant Feeding Therapy and Lactation where she provides in home and Telehealth services. She also provides parent resources available for purchase and parent coaching . As a NICU graduate herself , Emma knows first hand what families experience leaving the NICU and wanted to assist in access to support and closing that gap.
Emma has experience evaluating and treating infants born full term in need of support with breast and bottle feeding, as well as infants with complex medical histories.
Looking for more information?
Find us on social media, our website or email us directly!
IG: justice4infantfeeding
Justiceforinfants.com
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Heidi is an inpatient speech-language pathologist at University of Virginia Children’s Hospital. She works in their NICU, PICU, general peds floor, and serves as the primary therapist in their Early Developmental Clinic. In addition to her full-time SLP role, she also is a writer for The Informed SLP and content creator for Therapy Insights. She recently started the Virginia Pediatric Dysphagia Collaborative that seeks to connect inpatient SLPs across the state to engage in CEU events, learning, and networking. In her free time, she wrangles her former preemie who is now 4 years old and is on a mission to see all the national parks. My email contact: [email protected] If you're interested in joining the Pediatric Dysphagia Collaborative please reach out or if you're interested in help starting your own I am happy to help. ____________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast Please rate, review, subscribe, and share this episode! If you would like to be a guest on Telepractice Today, please send a brief biography and your contact information to [email protected]. For advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected].
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Harmony Charlotte is brought to you by Virginia Ingram, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years of experience in strategy, communications, and relationship management. Virginia leverages her clinical skills to create solutions, putting people at the center while improving the quality and effectiveness of communication. She blends speech-language pathology, digital literacy, and wellness principles to help her clients find harmony with breathing, speaking, and hearing matters. Links: [email protected] www.instagram.com/harmony.clt www.harmony-charlotte.com www.linkedin.com/in/virginiaingram Here's the link of the Teachers Pay Teachers shop that Kim mentioned in the episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/sami-allen?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZWFV1z3mKoQgJuF4gFJ-2k84WS37FRsH302alj38g46cJc_G37oWkX3IU_aem_OUHyZ7w7864f_YCMHnkxnQ ________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please reach out to [email protected]! If you or your business would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact [email protected]! Thank you for listening to Telepractice Today!
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Cassondra Righter is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist from Columbus, Ohio. As a preschool teacher and nanny, she discovered a calling to the communication sciences. She has a passion for helping students and advocating for the profession. Cassondra started exploring teletherapy during the pandemic and never looked back! Teletherapy has allowed Cassondra to maintain her career while mothering three young girls. She enjoys the challenge of delivering services to students with various communication needs and the work-life balance that this lifestyle affords clinicians. Outside therapy sessions, she enjoys boating, baking sourdough bread, and Disney!
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Julia is a dedicated professional with a background in continuing education development, clinical speech-language pathology, interprofessional team building, and mentorship. As the Chief Learning Officer at Cephable, an innovative assistive technology company, she leads initiatives to enhance community learning experiences and digital accessibility. She also serves as the ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association) Continuing Education Content Consultant for Summit Professional Education as a subject matter expert. With a commitment to lifelong learning, Julia develops courses and learning experiences tailored to diverse environments, emphasizing strengths-based practices in human development, collaboration, and communication. Embracing a holistic approach to her work, Julia transforms spaces—both in-person and digitally—with a focus on promoting authenticity, human connection, and inclusion.
My personal LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-h-franklin/
Learn more & download Cephable:
https://cephable.com/thanks-for-coming-event-page/
Pediatric Webinar mentioned in episode:
https://cephable.com/pediatric-at/
AbleGamers mentioned in episode: https://ablegamers.org/
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Elysia Everett is the Founder and CEO of Friendly Like Me, Inc. She and co-founder, Dave Jensen, created Friendly Like Me to improve accessibility in public places and to make accessibility information easier to find—so more people can take part. FLM connects individuals with “friendly” places that can accommodate the unique needs of people living with non-average bodies in a built-for-average world.
Elysia is a technologist and activist with over 25 years of leadership in business and information technology. She has experience in all areas of IT and Leadership with special interests in teams, coalitions, strategic execution, communications, and cultural transformation.
During her career, she has served in several leadership positions, most recently as Vice President & Chief of Staff for East Olivia Creative, a start-up with a growing direct-to-consumer business. Prior, Elysia spent 20 years in multiple leadership roles in the legal sector including Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Deputy CIO for DLA Piper, one of the world’s largest law firms.
Importantly, Elysia has lived with obesity for most of her life—thereby experiencing a full spectrum of weight bias and stigma, difficulty gaining access to proper healthcare, and discrimination. She is currently focused on building Friendly Like Me into a company that successfully and substantially improves the experience of “joining in” for people living at higher weights and people with disabilities.
You can find Elysia's linkedin profile here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysiaeverett/
Visit. https://www.friendlylikeme.com
Use the web version of the friendly app at: https://app.friendlylikeme.com
Download FLM from either app store, links are available here: https://www.friendlylikeme.com/download
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Victoria Lefevers is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with experience in outpatient and ABA settings, specializing in telehealth services. She is passionate about helping caregivers navigate the complexities of sensory processing, behavior management, and neurodiversity. With a background in psychology from Taylor University and a doctorate in occupational therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University, Victoria has spent years studying human behavior and the impact of sensory processing on everyday life.
Throughout her career, Victoria has contributed to the field through participation in various research studies and article publications. She has also had the opportunity to present her research at the national American Occupational Therapy Association conference, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of occupational therapy.
Victoria is the founder of OT House Telehealth, a company that provides virtual occupational therapy services for neurodiverse kids, along with learning resources and coaching for other occupational therapists interested in telehealth. For more information about her services and resources, visit othousetelehealth.com and follow @ot.house.telehealth on Instagram and Facebook. ____________________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast -
Jacquilyn Arias is a certified speech and language pathologist and has worked in pediatric settings providing individual and group therapies for over ten years. Her passion is supporting families and professionals to meet the needs of the whole child through naturalistic and evidence-based interventions. She provides training for parents and professionals and has presented at multiple state conferences and the Apraxia Kids national conference.
Maria del Pilar Londoño is a certified and licensed bilingual Speech Language Pathologist, with more than 30 years of experience. She received her undergraduate degree from the Universidad del Rosario (Bogotá, Colombia) and her master’s degree from the VIC University (Spain). Pilar also underwent extended training in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has provided individual and group therapy in preschool, hospital, educational, and private clinic settings. Pilar was a professor of the speech therapy program in Universidad del Valle (Cali-Colombia) and currently works as a home health speech language pathologist in Texas, providing evaluation, therapy, and parent training.
Maria del Pilar and Jacquilyn are the co-founders of Habla Cadabra SLP, a company that provides Spanish resources to support speech and language intervention.
Their resources can be found at www.hablacadabraslp.com, including Spanish minimal pairs, syllable and word targets for apraxia, and an informal apraxia assessment. Interested in learning more about bilingual intervention? Follow them @hablacadabraslp on Instagram where they post videos, research, and therapy ideas.
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Kelly Smith-Vernon is a speech language pathologist with Next Level Speech Therapy in a hybrid role as a provider and supervisor for SLPAs. Kelly resides in rural, southeast Ohio with her husband on the family farm. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and caring for animals in her free time. Kelly’s education began with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders from Marshall University. She furthered her studies at The Ohio State University, earning a Master of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences in 1998. She continued her education with Concordia University where she earned a Master of Arts in Educational Administration in 2023. Kelly has worked in a variety of settings including public schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, home health, long-term care, and telepractice during her career; however, has spent much of her time serving public schools both in-person and via telepractice. She possesses an enduring passion to ensure students and families receive excellence in instruction.Her expertise lies in treating children with articulation, phonology, child language, and alternative/augmentative communication needs, as well as mentoring and supervision. Kelly is certified in LETRS and offers extensive experience in incorporating students’ speech language needs into system-wide MTSS programming. NEXT LEVEL WEBSITE: https://nextlevelspeech.com/ KELLY'S EMAIL: [email protected] ___________________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast If you would like to be a guest on Telepractice Today or have a guest recommendation, please contact Todd Houston at [email protected].
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Rachel is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has practiced as an occupational therapist for over 30 years. Rachel has worked with both adults and children in medical and educational settings and was an early adopter of tele occupational therapy services. Rachel has continued her education by obtaining a master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Touro University Worldwide in order to build on her leadership skills. Rachel currently works for Enablr Therapy. In her role as Vice President of Therapy. Rachel loves supporting teletherapy providers and helping families connect with the therapy services that they need to thrive.
Enablr Therapy provides speech, occupational, and physical therapy services and school social work services to virtual schools across the country. In addition, Enablr Therapy is developing an app to help providers track and analyze their client's goal data and progress. This app, called Tally100, is expected to be released in the fall of 2024. Check out Enablr Therapy's website to learn more.
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Karen Rose Karen is a pediatric speech and language pathologist with two decades of experience. Her research focuses on typical and atypical bilingual language development and family language policy, and can be read in numerous internationally renowned journals. She enjoys sharing knowledge, speaking at universities and conferences, peer-reviewing manuscripts for academic journals, and supporting therapists and students. Karen has a highly regarded private clinic specializing in services tailored for English heritage language speakers. Recently, Karen has taken on the position of Head of Clinical Research at Cognishine. In this role, she advocates for best practices and offers invaluable research guidance. Adi Topaz With over 20 years in SaaS product leadership, AI, and digital marketing, Adi brings a wealth of experience to the table. He is committed to crafting and implementing personalized solutions that drive positive therapeutic results and elevate customer satisfaction. Adi's career has taken him from offering digital innovations to leading pharmaceutical giants in the Fortune 500, to spearheading customer engagement in e-commerce, and now returning to the realm of medical technology as a service. In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Adi is at the front of Cognishine's global operations and expansion efforts.
Cognishine:
Cognishine is a digital intervention platform designed to empower speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other health professionals to meet the diverse needs of clients across all age groups. Our platform offers a wealth of easily accessible materials, from illustrations to real-life images and videos. By immersing ourselves in the unique experiences of our clients, we enable professionals to deliver personalized therapeutic interventions that are both functional and engaging. Furthermore, to maximize accessibility and use, Cognishine is conveniently available in multiple languages and across all devices.
Learn more: http://www.cognishine.com
Sign-up: https://cognishine.com/en-us/register
Contact us: [email protected]
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For me, Lighthouse Therapy is more than a company. It's a calling.
LHT About Page
I have been a Speech Language Pathologist for 30 years and a teletherapist for 13 years. In 2018, I felt unsettled in my current role as an SLP. I asked God, "What should I do next?" and had no idea that God would lead me to start an online therapy company that would impact the lives of thousands of students every single year.https://lighthouse-therapy.com/about/
About LHT Video - Short overview of the company https://vimeo.com/840554377?share=copy
Brighter Together - Mini documentary on how the company began https://vimeo.com/876497017 _________________________ You can listen to this episode wherever you stream podcasts and at www.3cdigitalmedianetwork.com/telepractice-today-podcast Please rate, review, recommend, and share this episode and podcast to help us grow our listenership! If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email [email protected]. -
Traci Bean, MA, CCC-SLP is a Co-Owner and Director at Total Education Solutions. She received her degree in Speech-Language Pathology from San Jose State University. She served on the ASHA SIG 18 Coordinating Committee and has also served on the ASHA Convention Session Selection Committee and as a telepractice expert for the SLP Compact. Traci is passionate about telepractice and is a strong advocate for access to technology. She believes that all individuals should have access to appropriate health care and special education services and that telepractice is one way to ensure that individuals never go without regardless of their location.
To contact Traci:
www.tesidea.com
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