Megan Roberts, a researcher in clinical practice, discusses the role of speech-language pathologists in early autism identification. They explore diagnosing autism spectrum disorder, challenges in early intervention, and clinician-researcher collaboration. The discussion also focuses on alternative approaches, the influence of parents' pragmatic skills, and a clinical trial on language development in autistic children. The episode ends with book recommendations and gratitude for Autism Awareness Month.

Emily Zimmerman, a pediatric feeding, speech, and language expert, discusses the relationship between feeding and play, the impact of pacifiers on sucking and feeding, and long-term outcomes for preterm infants' speech and language. She explores the importance of early education and intervention for preterm infants and using feeding as a platform for cognitive linguistic stimulation. Zimmerman also shares insights on balancing motherhood and a career in science and highlights ongoing research on infant feeding, vocal development, and environmental factors influencing child brain health.

Expert in speech treatment and eligibility, Holly Storkel, and advocate for 'artic' kids, Kelly Farquharson, discuss controversies surrounding speech treatment eligibility, speech sound norms, and advocating for children with speech sound disorders. They highlight the impact of new speech norms on clinical practice, the importance of recognizing and advocating for developmental language disorder and speech sound disorder, and share their favorite children's books as potential therapeutic tools for targeting correct speech production.

Gabrielle Rappolt-Schlichtmann, an expert in neurodiversity and learning disabilities, discusses topics such as the neurodiversity view of learning disabilities, label stigma in the context of early identification of reading deficits, and the application of Universal Design for Learning in intervention. They also touch on the impact of labels on performance, the importance of informal learning and designing engaging spaces for students with learning disabilities, and discuss a favorite childhood book called 'King Hugo's Huge Ego'.

In this short introduction to SeeHearSpeak podcast, I tell you a bit about myself and why I decided to record a podcast.

Anne Castles and Kate Nation, accomplished scholars in reading and literacy, discuss the ongoing 'Reading Wars' debate, highlighting the need for a balanced approach in phonics instruction. They debunk misconceptions about phonics instruction and emphasize the importance of understanding different perspectives in teaching children to read. They also discuss the significance of speech pathologists in teaching reading and share their favorite childhood books.