The Authentic SLP
Welcome to The Authentic SLP, where honesty meets expertise in the world of speech and language. Hosted by Nicole Yates, MS CCC-SLP, mom, practice owner, and advocate for kids and families, this podcast is all about cutting through the noise and sharing what really works in therapy, parenting, and education.
Each episode dives into practical strategies, real conversations, and heartfelt insights about raising and supporting neurodivergent children, navigating school and therapy systems, and empowering parents to be confident advocates.
Whether you’re a parent looking for clarity, a speech-language pathologist seeking fresh perspective, or simply someone who believes every child deserves to be understood, you’ll find encouragement and actionable tools here.
Because every child’s voice matters — and authenticity always wins.
✨ New episodes every week. Subscribe now and join the movement for real, compassionate, and effective support.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 3
- Years Active
- 2025
Tongue Ties, Myo, and Mouth Breathing: What Parents & SLPs Need to Know Early
In this episode of The Authentic SLP, Nicole unpacks one of the most overlooked roots of feeding, speech, and sleep challenges: oral-facial function. She explains how tongue/lip/“buccal” ties, low to…
Why Isn’t My Child Talking Yet? Top Reasons to Consider
In this second episode of The Authentic SLP, Nicole dives into one of the most common concerns parents bring to her clinic: toddlers who aren’t talking by age two. She shares the most frequent reason…
Starting the Conversation: Meet The Authentic SLP
✨ “If you’ve ever wondered whether your child is truly being understood… you’re in the right place.”
In this very first episode, Nicole Yates, MS CCC-SLP, shares the heart behind The Authentic SLP and…