On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast, we’re joined by Shannon Kennedy, a certified speech-language pathologist and former Clinical Fellow here at All About Kids. Shannon takes us through her journey into the world of speech therapy — from her early inspiration to that powerful moment when everything clicked and she knew she was right where she was supposed to be. We talk about what it’s really like during your CF year, what she wishes she had known going into it, and how she’s learned to navigate one of the most important — and often overlooked — aspects of the job: the parent-therapist dynamic. Shannon also opens up about misconceptions around the SLP field, how to spot burnout, and what keeps her inspired. Plus, she shares her favorite tools and toys for therapy sessions, and gives thoughtful advice for grad students and future CFs stepping into the field. Whether you’re an aspiring SLP, a seasoned therapist, or someone who just wants to understand the heart behind this work — this episode has something for you.

Welcome back to the All About Kids Podcast, this time I sit down with Gabrielle Carmody. Gabrielle is a BCBA and sleep specialist dedicated to helping children on the spectrum improve their sleep. In this episode, we get into what drew Gabby into the world of BCBAs and sleep. We discuss the key elements of creating a bedtime routine for a child with autism, common mistakes parents make when getting their kids ready for bed, the importance of “setting” events, the biggest misconceptions about sleep hygiene, and more.

On this episode of The All About Kids Mashup, Dr. Sima Gerber discusses how to build a preverbal vocabulary with your toddler, Abbie Lande discusses the stages of late talkers, and the Pediatric Speech Pals discuss what it's like applying to SLP grad School.

On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast (mashup), Jenn Cody discusses how to manage your kid's sensory diet properly, Sandi Mosher discusses the foundations of ABA, the four functions of behavior, and more.

On this episode of AAK mashups, Faye Miah discusses common obstacles that therapists face during teletherapy sessions, Jerry Rothwell gets into his film 'The Reason I Jump' and its immersive exploration of neurodiversity, Jenn Cody discusses managing sensory diets, and more.

On this episode of The All About Kids Mashup series, Tao Moran discusses the benefits and dangers of screentime, Dr. Kathleen Keefe-Cooperman discusses children growing up and adapting to the digital age, and Dominic Trevisan gets into how people with autism process emotions.

On this episode of AAK Mashup, Phillipa Moss discusses the biggest takeaways from her clinical fellowship year, Haley Moss gets into becoming the first openly autistic lawyer to become part of the Florida bar, Kacy Wickerson discusses common mistakes that parents make when incorporating speech-language exercises, and more.

On this episode of The All About Kids mashup, Kirk Smith discusses parenting a child with severe autism, Carrie Clark gets into using creativity as a Speech-language Pathologist, Danielle Pugliese discusses the best metrics to measure milestone success, and more.

On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast, Jennifer Martin and Zach discuss what sparked Jennifer's desire to become a Speech Language Pathologist, the evolving role of teletherapy since the pandemic, struggling with impostor syndrome, advice for young SLPs, and more.

Welcome The All About Kids Podcast brought to you by All About Kids, the leading provider of children’s therapeutic and educational services in New York. This time I sit down with Kathy Obrien. Kathy is a speech language pathologist with a background in psychology, Special Education, communication sciences, and ABA. On this episode, Kathy discusses how she got involved in working with children with autism, what “theory of mind is” and what makes it so important, the concept of joint attention, how role playing plays a role in language development, the interplay of emotions and perception, exercises to help children with autism develop better social skills and more. We were extremely lucky to have Kathy on the podcast, she is so good at what she does and such a knowledgeable source on communication and working with children with autism. Without further ado, please enjoy this deep diving, wide ranging conversation with Kathy Obrien.

On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast, Angie Merced and Zach discuss how she became a speech pathologist, what burnout looks like for most people, how to reclaim your time and energy, the difference between burning out and being lazy, how new SLP grads can set themselves up to avoid burnout, setting boundaries with your time, and more. Guest Bio: Angie Merced is a speech-language pathologist, life coach, author, and the founder of 'The SLP Burnout Coach'

On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast, Dikirys Pichardo and Zach discuss how Dikirys became a Universal Literacy Reading Coach at The New York Dept of Education, healthy reading habits that children can adopt for reading, her journey as a Special Education teacher, the importance of movement and music, the future of school in a post-pandemic world, and more! Guest Bio: Dikirys Pichardo is a Special Education Teacher (CPSE), a Literacy Reading Coach, and the author of 'The EGGSciting Sleepover,' a children's book about two sassy school-aged cousins exploring different eating habits.

On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast, Erica Fernandez and Zach discuss Erica's path to becoming a bilingual speech-language pathologist, how to build confidence as a new therapist, setting boundaries to prevent burnout, advice for new SLPs out of grad school, the best practices for networking, and more.

On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast, Zach sits down with Haley and Melissa of Pediatric Speech Pals to discuss what it takes to get into SLP grad school, the best resources for parents and therapists, starting an SLP podcast, SLP vs. SLPA, the biggest challenges in the field of speech pathology, and more.

On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast, Zach sits down with Abbie Lande. Abbie is a speech-language pathologist and the owner of Upword Speech Therapy LLC which provides engaging and innovative speech and language therapy services in Indianapolis, Indiana and the surrounding area. Today, Abbie and I get into what drew her to speech therapy, helpful digital resources for SLPs, late talkers, play-based strategies for therapy, and more.

The guest today is Dr. Sima Gerber, a professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Linguistics and Communication Disorders of Queens College, City University of New York. Dr. Gerber actually was Cathy's teacher and Clinical Supervisor while Cathy attended the Graduate Program in Speech Pathology there. Dr, Gerber has over 40 years experience specializing in the treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. She​ has presented nationally and abroad on the topics of language acquisition and developmental approaches to intervention for children with challenges in language development. Dr. Gerber also has a 3 part book series out now titled 'To The Ones Who Love Me' that covers socio-emotional, language, and motor development. They're written totally from the perspective of the baby to give a window into how the baby sees the world at critical developmental points in his or her first year of life.

This time on the All About Kids Podcast, I sit down with Sandi Lebenns-Mosher, the ABA Program Supervisor at All About Kids. This is part 2 of a multi-part series on ABA that picks up right where we left off in episode one. You can go back to the last episode of the All About Kids podcast if you’d like to also tune into part one covering the foundations of ABA. In part 2, Sandi and I get into the four functions of behavior, the “first, then” statement, the importance of catching your child being “good,” the 5:1 rule, and much more.

This time on the All About Kids Podcast, I sit down with Sandi Lebenns-Mosher, the ABA Program Supervisor at All About Kids to discuss the foundations of ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis. We get into the fundamentals of ABA as a practice, how you can teach parents to be detectives, step-by-step examples of how to diffuse unwanted behaviors of your child in real-world situations, communication of non-verbal children, Visual learning, and more. This is the first part of a multi-part series on ABA, so make you’re subscribed to the All About Kids Podcast to not miss an episode!

This time, I sit down with Jennifer Cody, an occupational therapist with over a decade of experience, and the OT & PT Supervisor at All About Kids. This is episode is the second of a two-part series on sensory diets. In this episode, Jenn walks me through how to implement sensory diets in an increasingly digital world, what to do if you are in need of a sensory diet without access to an OT, the different senses and how they are integrated into the diet, will my child outgrow her sensory issues, and more. If you'd like to reach out with a question, comment, or anything related to the podcast, you can send us an email at hello@aakcares.com.

In this episode of All About Kids, Zach talks with Jennifer Cody about the long-overdue buzz around the importance of sensory processing. Increasingly parents and teachers are recognizing the powerful impacts of environmental feedback, which is exciting for occupational therapists like Jenn, who is also a supervisor at AAK. She has devoted her career to giving kids the tools they need to recognize and manage stressors. In Part I of a two-part episode, Jenn defines and explains what constitutes a “sensory diet,” best practices, and strategies to implement. Helping every child reach an “optimal state” means meeting them where they are and tailoring a program that works not just for them but also at home and in the classroom. Working collaboratively and incorporating a realistic “diet” of activities is key. Jenn details specific programs that include activities helpful to kids – and that would very likely be helpful to anyone coping with stress, anxiety, or overload at any age or stage of life!