Maryanne Wolf, a renowned expert in reading and literacy, joins guest host Ben Powers to explore the complexities of reading fluency beyond just speed. They discuss the significant effects of COVID-19 on students' reading abilities and advocate for effective early education strategies. The conversation dives into the integration of phonics and vocabulary in multilingual classrooms and emphasizes the role of technology in shaping modern literacy practices. Wolf highlights the importance of deep reading in fostering empathy and critical thinking.

Leah Kapa discusses executive functioning in children with developmental language disorder. They explore the definition of executive function, measuring attention and sustained attention, the confusion between SLI and DLD definitions, complexity of interventions, bridging the gap between parent and teacher records, and favorite childhood books.

Pam Hadley, an expert in child language development, shares her insights on the evolving CDC guidelines for toddler speech. She discusses crucial vocabulary milestones, revealing misconceptions about word counts at different ages. Pam emphasizes innovative strategies, like 'toy talk,' to help caregivers foster language skills through play. The role of AI in early identification of language disorders is also covered, reflecting on telehealth advancements and the emotional ties formed through childhood literature. A treasure of knowledge for parents and educators!

Episode 52: Implementation science and the power of partnerships with Natalie Douglas and Amy Wonkka Implementation Science IS for All: The Power of Partnerships | MGH IHP How a Power Differential Between Clinicians and Researchers Contributes to the Research-to-Practice Gap: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00207 Episode resources: Implementation Science IS for All Virtual Conference April 27-28, 2023 10AM-5PM EST https://www.mghihp.edu/healthcare-leadership/cpd/implementation-science-all-power-partnerships Natalie Douglas -https://impactcollaboratory.org/natalie-douglas-phd-ccc%E2%80%90slp/ Implementation Science: Buzz word or game changer ? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26502033/ How a Power Differential Between Clinicians and Researchers Contributes to the Research-to-Practice Gap-https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00207#d1e377 https://www.slpnerdcast.com National institute on aging impact collaborative-https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dbsr/nia-impact-collaboratory From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frank Weiler-https://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Up-Files-Basil-Frank-Weiler/dp/B001W9GBTM/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=6f7a24ed-43cb-43bb-8ffb-2a9d0b4b17ae

Episode 51: Interprofessional practice and qualitative research with Danika Pfeiffer. Welcome to See Hear Speak Podcast Episode 51. In this episode I talk with Speech Pathologist, Researcher, Educator and Podcast Host, Danika Pfeiffer about her experiences and research reporting on Interprofessional collaboration and her qualitative research working in school systems. We discuss important topics that can facilitate change so I hope you find it helpful to stimulate your thinking as well. Thanks for listening! Conference: Implementation Science IS for All: The Power of Partnerships | MGH IHP Danika Book Pic: Good night moon https://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Moon-Margaret-Wise-Brown/dp/0694003611 Podcast: About, From and With https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/about-from-with-an-slp-podcast/id1568966242 Publications: Pfeiffer, D. L., Pavelko, S. L., & Bronaugh, D. (2022). Get out of your silo: A qualitative examination of an interprofessional undergraduate course. ASHA Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_PERSP-22-00083 Pfeiffer, D. L., Long, H. L., El Amin, M. (2022). Accessing research beyond the paywall. ASHA Leader Live. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2022-0919-slp-aud-research/full/

Episode 50: Mary Rasner interviews creator and host Tiffany Hogan Implementation Science IS for All: The Power of Partnerships | MGH IHP Tools Chart Overview | NCII (intensiveintervention.org) The Generic Implementation Framework for School-based Research and Practice Toolkit (Komesidou & Hogan, 2023): https://osf.io/evu5r/

http://www.sarahelizabethcarr.com. For schoolchildren struggling to read, COVID-19 has been a wrecking ball: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/19/magazine/schoolchildren-struggling-read-covid-19-has-been-wrecking-ball/ Boston Globe Magazine How Black activists in northern Virginia transformed the way children learn to read https://hechingerreport.org/naacp-targets-a-new-civil-rights-issue-reading/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/12/27/phonics-reading-virginia-naacp/ The Washington Post and Hechinger Report How dyslexia became a social justice issue for Black parents https://hechingerreport.org/while-white-students-get-specialists-struggling-black-and-latino-readers-often-left-on-their-own/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/12/19/reading-equity-dyslexia-schools-social-justice/ The Washington Post and Hechinger Report Want your child to receive better reading help in school? It might cost $7500. https://hechingerreport.org/an-independent-neuropsych-evaluation-is-critical-for-getting-access-to-special-education-services/ USA Today and Hechinger Report What My Students Taught Me podcast https://www.theatlantic.com/education/category/teacher-project/ The Atlantic

Episode 48: The ListeningSLP Sydney Bassard: https://www.thelisteningslp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thelisteningslp/ A Day with Mom: https://artistmadridbooks.com/day-with-mom/ https://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Bonnet-Nancy-Redd/dp/1984895249

Episode 47: The diagnosis of developmental language disorder with Jeanne Tighe Resources:  DLD for families book: https://bcpractice.com/developmental-language-disorder-guide-for-parents-and-families/ SPICES article: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2022_AJSLP-21-00295 radld.org dldandme.org JT’s favorite book was: The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa

Joanna Christodoulou, a brain basis expert, discusses dyslexia myths, reading at home, COVID's impact on education, and challenges in identifying reading difficulties. She also talks about research on executive functioning in ADHD and dyslexia, the importance of collaboration, and shares her favorite childhood books.