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The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

Rose Griffin

257 episodes

1 week ago

Guest Marie Martinez, a dual-certified SLP/BCBA, joins the show to share her passion for empowering parents and supporting communication in everyday moments. She’s the author of Path for Words: Five-Minute Language Learning Activities for Children Ages 1–3 Years, a book that helps families turn daily routines into powerful language opportunities. Marie talks about identifying the small moments that matter most—because communication doesn’t just happen at the table with flashcards, it happens ...

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Guest Marie Martinez, a dual-certified SLP/BCBA, joins the show to share her passion for empowering parents and supporting communication in everyday moments. She’s the author of Path for Words: Five-Minute Language Learning Activities for Children Ages 1–3 Years, a book that helps families turn daily routines into powerful language opportunities. Marie talks about identifying the small moments that matter most—because communication doesn’t just happen at the table with flashcards, it happens ...

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The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#254: Early Intervention and Communication with Marie Martinez

Guest Marie Martinez, a dual-certified SLP/BCBA, joins the show to share her passion for empowering parents and supporting communication in everyday moments. She’s the author of Path for Words: Five-Minute Language Learning Activities for Children Ages 1–3 Years, a book that helps families turn daily routines into powerful language opportunities. Marie talks about identifying the small moments that matter most—because communication doesn’t just happen at the table with flashcards, it happens ...

1 week ago

26 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#253: Working together: Occupational Therapists and BCBAs with Leah Gross and Dr. Shelley Margow

Leah and Dr. Shelly, both occupational therapists who have either earned or are working toward dual certification as BCBAs, join me to talk about the power and challenges of blending these two worlds. Believe it or not, there aren’t even statistics on how many dual-certified professionals are out there—but the impact of this crossover is clear. Their work centers on collaboration with families and other professionals, finding common ground between OT and ABA. We talk about the funding and sys...

2 weeks ago

31 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#252: Tips for Scaling A Multidisciplinary Clinic

Luba Patlakh, founder and director of Kidology, Inc., shares her journey of creating a thriving pediatric practice that offers speech, occupational, physical, and ABA therapy. Four years ago, she expanded her clinic to include ABA services, recognizing that behavior is the “glue” connecting all other disciplines and a crucial way to continue supporting clients as they age out of early intervention. Luba walks us through the process of credentialing, applying, and setting up systems to accept ...

3 weeks ago

25 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#251: Supporting Parents Through Telehealth with Lily Darnell and Sarah Varillas

Lily Darnell and Sarah Varillas of Inner Circle Autism Network are using a telehealth behavioral parent training model to support families in a powerful new way. Their approach helps parents gain the tools and confidence to use ABA strategies at home—especially when traditional, clinic-based services may not be accessible. For many families, clinic environments or long waitlists can create barriers to care. Inner Circle’s telehealth model offers a lifeline for those in transition, waiting for...

4 weeks ago

22 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#250: Celebrating Episode 250 of The ABA Speech Podcast

I’m so excited to celebrate 250 episodes of the podcast, and I couldn’t think of a better way than by sharing a little sneak peek into my own life. For this milestone, my 10-year-old son, Paxton—an aspiring podcaster himself—joins me to ask some fun questions about the show, my path to becoming an SLP, and a few behind-the-scenes facts you may not know. To mark this celebration, I’m also sharing links to some of our most popular and meaningful episodes. And if you haven’t yet, come join us at...

1 month ago

12 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#249: Autism Out Loud with Kate Swenson

“I can’t be the only one who feels this way.” That was the thought that led Kate Swenson to use her passion for writing to share her family’s journey. Kate is the founder of Finding Cooper’s Voice and the author of Finding Cooper’s Voice and Autism Out Loud. Her work highlights that autism is a family diagnosis, and she has made it her mission to connect the community, start conversations, and give families a voice. Kate and I talk about the isolation many families feel after an autism diagno...

1 month ago

29 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#248: Good Therapy Happens Through Play with Erin Stern

Erin Stern, BCBA, Founder and President of STEPS Behavioral Health, shares how her clinic takes an integrative approach by combining ABA, Speech, OT, and PT to support early learners. With a strong focus on flexibility and tailoring every goal to the individual, Erin highlights the importance of thoughtful intake and assessment, working closely with families, preparing children for school, and weaving in everyday experiences and milestones. Erin discusses the clinic’s Early Steps Program, whi...

1 month ago

29 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#247: How To Gamify Therapy with Lindsay Watson

Lindsay Watson, PT, CEO, and Co-Founder of Augment Therapy, is on a mission to blend augmented reality (AR) and virtual care to transform therapy. Augment Therapy offers interactive AR rehabilitation exercises and fun wellness games designed to encourage movement and improve outcomes at home and in person. With their ARWell PRO app, therapists can use the software during sessions and give patients free access at home, all while tracking progress through a customized, gamified platform. While ...

1 month ago

30 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#246: Getting Started with the RBT Certification with Jackie Jung

Thinking about becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)? There are now over 200,000 certified RBTs, and in this episode, I’m joined by Jackie Jung, an RBT currently pursuing a career in speech-language pathology. A Registered Behavior Technician is a paraprofessional who works directly with individuals receiving ABA services, implementing treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA. Jackie shares her journey into this role and walks us through the steps to becoming certified: compl...

2 months ago

26 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#245: Naturalistic Interventions with Dr. Jessica Osos

What is Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT), and how can it support social communication skills? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Osos, BCBA, to explore the definition and application of RIT—a naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI) designed to teach learners to imitate spontaneously through ongoing, play-based social interaction. Unlike structured drills, RIT is child-led and play-focused, helping to build social skills that go far beyond imitation. For many SLPs ...

2 months ago

27 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#244: ABA Across The Lifespan with Cindy Mrotek

Is this intervention going to make a client’s world bigger? That’s the guiding question for today’s guest, Cindy Mrotek, BCBA and LBS, founder of a.c.e therapies—a center offering Speech, OT, and ABA services, along with options for adult learners. With three locations across Illinois, a.c.e therapies focuses on skills that truly matter across the lifespan. In our conversation, Cindy shares why focusing on meaningful skills and goals is so important for increasing quality of life and “making ...

2 months ago

30 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#243: The ABA Speech Connection

Do you feel like most CEUs aren’t very beneficial? You’re not alone—60% of my audience across the field feels the same way. That’s why I created The ABA Speech Connection CEU Membership—a program designed to foster collaboration, provide access to current research, and deliver engaging, practical CEUs that actually help you support your learners in communicating with the world. ABA Speech Connection is both ASHA and ACE approved, with a strong focus on meaningful outcomes. Since launching, ...

2 months ago

13 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#242: Early Markers of Autism Sibling Project at The New England Center For Children with Dr. Erin Michaud

Dr. Erin Michaud, SLP and BCBA-D with over 20 years of experience in communication development and ABA, joins the podcast to share the groundbreaking work of The Early Markers of Autism Project—a program changing the landscape of early autism identification and intervention. This hands-on, in-person research and treatment study works with infants from both high-risk populations (siblings of children with autism, with a 20% recurrence rate) and low-risk populations. By tracking social interact...

3 months ago

25 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

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

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 care. “We were missing something,” Cindy reflects. Already offering PT, OT, and Speech, their team recognized therapists needed tools to address challenging behaviors. Adding ABA was the evidence-based solution. In this episode, Cindy and Ashley discuss the early stages of collaboration—how large ...

3 months ago

39 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#240: School-Based BCBA Services with Ron DeMuesy

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 connection with students and staff. Ron shares key insights for success: Mind your language: Be technically accurate without drowning in jargon.Ditch the forms: Gather meaningful information through conversation, not paperwork.Focus on skill-building: Address behaviors by teaching replacement skills, not j...

3 months ago

37 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#239: RBT and BCBA Supervision Resources with Allyson Wharam

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-hour RBT courses I’ve come across. Her background in instructional design brings a fresh and interactive approach to RBT and BCBA training. We talk about how the RBT certification has grown rapidly and why quality training is more important than ever. Allyson explains what goes into becoming an R...

3 months ago

32 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

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

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 professionals worldwide. After more than two decades of diverse SLP roles, Jennifer found herself increasingly drawn to addressing challenging behaviors across her caseload. Motivated by this evolving passion and a push from her boss, she pursued BCBA certification, blending her communication experti...

3 months ago

31 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#237: Functional Phrases for SLP/BCBA Collaboration

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 ingredients for meaningful collaboration, which is essential in the work we do as providers. I’m sharing practical, collaborative phrases you can use to build trust and strengthen your professional relationships. (You’ll also find a link to a free phrase bank—a helpful part of a larger freebie I offe...

4 months ago

10 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#236: Strategies for Verbal Imitation

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. These goals must be functional and meaningful to the individual child in order to support communication development. As an SLP collaborating with a BCBA, and vice versa, rely on assessment tools and an SLP's robust training in speech to identify and shape functional goals. It's crucial that we p...

4 months ago

12 minutes

The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs

#235: Strategies for AAC Collaboration

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 standard trial of non-collaborative chaos. There are plenty of barriers to AAC collaboration, but also practical steps that can lead to smoother teamwork. The first is building familiarity. AAC can feel overwhelming, but taking time to learn the basics makes collaboration more effective. One key r...

4 months ago

13 minutes