The ABA Speech Podcast - Easy Strategies For Parents and Professionals
Join Rose Griffin, a dedicated Speech Therapist and BCBA from ABA SPEECH, as she shares her compassionate approach to supporting the communication needs of autistic individuals. With 20 years of experience, Rose is committed to respecting and understanding the diverse ways autistic people communicate and interact with the world.
This podcast is a resource for professionals and parents alike, offering practical strategies that honor each person's unique communication style. Rose covers a wide range of topics, including how to recognize and support autistic communication from an early age, the distinctions between autism and speech differences, and effective, respectful approaches to fostering communication, whether a child is non-speaking, minimally speaking, or verbal.
Through a mix of interviews and solo episodes, Rose explores how to enhance meaningful connections, address challenges with empathy, and celebrate the strengths of autistic individuals. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, you'll find valuable insights and actionable advice to create supportive environments that empower communication and honor neurodiversity.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#165: Increasing Comprehension Skills For Autistic Students
When it comes to teaching comprehension to autistic learners, it can be difficult to know where to get started. This is an important skill leading to independent communication, and it’s crucial to ha…
#164: Accepting Different Opinions About Autism with Rachel Stotts
*Alexa play Get Along by Kenny Chesney*
Rachel Stotts wrote the article, Accepting Different Opinions About Autism in the Nov/Dec issue of ASHA Leader. It is bright positive energy in a space that rea…
#163: The Importance of Teaching Board Game Play To Young Children With Disabilities with Dr. Erin Barton
Today we’re featuring more accessible research! We’re talking about a topic I am really passionate about; Modified Leisure with play, social skills, and joint attention all mixed in.
Dr. Erin Barton …
#162: The AAC Trial Process with Brittany Schmidt
“We have to see learners as a part of their community.” Brittany Schmidt, BCBA-SLP, explains a major point of the AAC Trial process, having the device be effective across all of the learners' environ…
#161: Teaching Children to Respond To Questions About the Past with Stephanie Gonzalez
As a fellow busy SLP-BCBA, I know it's hard to keep up to date with research. That's why I’ve been combing through articles and inviting these researchers in our field on the podcast! I am on a missi…
#160: School Based BCBAs- A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Tinor
While schools in the past have focused on a consultative model when it comes to BCBAs, it has become a growing trend in the field for schools to hire a district wide BCBA of their own. When you move …
#159: Compassionate and Instructional Services- A Discussion With Dr. Erik Jacobson
Joining me from Upstate Caring Partners is Dr. Erik Jacobson. The agency works with a large population of individuals with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Upstate CP is focused on chang…
#158: ACT and Our Values with Kate Nasuti
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or training), also known largely as ACT, is a relatively new premise in the field of ABA. Kate Nasuti who has been a BCBA for over a decade and in the field of ABA …
#157: Replay Episode - The Importance of Comprehension Skills with Dr. Merrill Winston
Replay: Episode 107
As SLPs and BCBAs, we are tasked with teaching comprehension to our learners, but do they really understand these skills? Dr. Merrill Winston joined me to discuss not only reading …
#156: Replay Episode - Joint Attention For Toddlers
Replay: Episode 105
I love talking about joint attention, but a lot of my ideas and strategies in my courses may feel like they are geared toward older preschool age students. My tips today are for th…
#155: What Is Gestalt Language Processing? with Sari Risen
GLP – Gestalt Language Processing, is taking social media by storm. BCBAs and SLPs alike are talking about it… But should it be something we follow and jump into without question? Dually Certified SL…
#154: Prompting Strategies with Landon Cowan
It can be hard to stay up to date on research when you’re busy working with clients. That’s why I love being able to take these important topics and break them down into bite-sized chunks! Today, Lan…
#153: Compassionate Care: A Discussion with Dr. Bridget Taylor
“Fell in love with teaching; fell in love with watching him learn." That's a quote from my guest, Dr. Bridget Taylor. She has a long list of accomplishments, among them being a BCBA and Licensed Psyc…
#152: Early Intervention and Supporting Parents with Dr. Tracy Raulston
Family and parent support and education are so important, especially when it comes to our youngest learners. Today, I am talking with Dr. Tracy Raulston. She is such a bright spot in the field, with …
#151: The Journey of Raising an Autistic Child with Profound Autism with Jeannette Passanisi
When Jeannette Passanisi landed on my TikTok For You Page (‘the FYP’ if you’re familiar with the popular social media platform), I knew I had to have her on the show. Jeannette is a mom of 3, with he…
#150: Early Intervention and Autism with Dr. Mary Barbera
Here we are at episode 150! I am so happy to be here sharing and disseminating this important information with you every week. To celebrate this milestone, my favorite guest, friend, mentor, and coll…
#149: The Importance Of Ethics With Dr. Linda LeBlanc
Things are bound to happen. Whether you are a new or seasoned provider, you will surely encounter an ethical dilemma. Licensed Clinical Psychologist and BCBA-D, Dr. Linda LeBlanc, is on to talk about…
#148: 5 Mistakes I Have Made Working With Autistic Students
As an SLP - BCBA working in the field for the last two decades, I have certainly made mistakes and learned along the way. Today I am sharing my top 5 mistakes and what I would do differently. Because…
#147: An Introduction To AAC
Enjoy this free training from my new series, Communication Without Limits. In this presentation, I am providing an introduction to AAC.
AAC is a powerful tool that can help learners communicate and f…
#146: Early Intervention and Project Impact with Anna Dvortcsak and Dr. Brook Ingersoll
My guests today, Anna Dvortsak and Dr. Brook Ingersoll, are the creators of Project ImPACT, an important initiative in the field to provide access for parent coaching and train parents for a collabor…