The Speech Umbrella
The Speech Umbrella Podcast specializes in exploring simple but powerful therapy tools to maximize therapy outcomes while minimizing your stress and preparation time. With the depth of knowledge stemming from over 30 years in the field of pediatric speech therapy, Denise Stratton, MS, CCC-SLP shares simple tools for optimal outcomes.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Beyond Articulation: The Myofunctional Revolution
Have you ever wondered why some children struggle with persistent speech sound errors despite trying every traditional approach? The missing piece might be right under their tongue.
After 30+ years as…
Simple Tales Story Product In Here!
If narrative language intervention is one of the pillars of your therapy, then you’re going to love what I have for you. As much as I love teaching narrative language, I always struggled to find eno…
102 - Where's My Lane? Navigating Overlapping Roles in Pediatric Treatment
No doubt you've noticed how our role as SLPs overlaps with other professions. Collaboration is highly desirable of course, but sometimes roles overlap so much as to be almost indistinguishable. It c…
Transforming Interview Anxiety into Opportunities for Young Job Seekers
Stepping into a job interview is intimidating for many of us, but when you're a teen or young adult with a communication disorder, it can feel overwhelming. On the Speech Umbrella podcast, we tackl…
Hitting the Pause Button
To mark the 100th episode, Dan (our business manager) interviews Denise about her favorite episodes, the beginnings of the podcast, and what the future holds for The Speech Umbrella.
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Kids Say the Best Things 2023
Don’t we hear some of the funniest, wisest, all around best things from children? Here’s a collection of some my best moments with clients in 2023. Enjoy Kids Say the BEST Things, 2023.
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The Power of Family Stories
Unleash the power of storytelling on your child's developmental journey! Join us as we explore the transformative influence of family narratives on children. Based on the research of Robin Fivush and…
Empowering Children with Autism Through Natural Language Acquisition
Ever wondered how to effectively enhance language development in children with autism? The Speech Umbrella's 97th episode is here to illuminate your path! I'm Denise Stratton, and I'll be unpacking t…
Exploring the Impact of Leading and Lagging Indicators in Therapy Pt 2
Do you ever wonder just what your data is telling you, and how to use your data to help your clients progress? If so, then this episode is tailor made for you! In part two of Leading and Lagging Indi…
Exploring the Impact of Leading and Lagging Indicators in Therapy
Are you curious about how leading and lagging indicators, concepts borrowed from the business world, can revolutionize your speech therapy practice? That's precisely what I explore in this episode. F…
The Power of Too
Have you ever wondered how the simple word ‘too’ can shape a child’s comprehension of the world around them? Join me, your host Denise Stratton, as I delve into the unexpected depths of language and …
Puzzled by Learned Nasal Air Emission? You’re Not Alone
Tired of feeling perplexed by nasal air emission and phoneme-specific nasal emission? We’ve got you covered in this enlightening episode! We’ll unravel these complex issues that often trip up even th…
Exploring Airway Health and Speech Therapy Connections with Dr. Shereen Lim
Prepare to unravel the mysteries of airway health as we journey into the realm of healthy sleep and jaw development with our distinguished guest, Dr. Shereen Lim, a dentist specializing in this uniqu…
Top Ten Toys for Speech and Language
Ready to uncover the magic of playtime and how it can fuel your child’s language development? Join me, Denise Stratton, an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist, as I reveal my top 10 toy…
Harnessing the Power of Play in Speech Therapy with Lisa Boyce
Imagine transforming the world of speech therapy by bringing it outdoors and combining it with the joys of preschool! That's exactly what Lisa Boyce has done with her unique outdoor preschool, Garden…
Episode 89: A Rising Tide Floats All Boats, the Motor Language Connection
Do you ever wonder how closely motor and language development are intertwined in children? Discerning the subtle ties between these two fundamental areas can be profoundly insightful, especially for …
Three Therapy Takeaways from "The Brain That Changes Itself" by Norman Doidge
Ever wondered how a deeper understanding of brain plasticity could revolutionize your language therapy sessions? Join me as I share my key takeaways from Norman Doidge's eye-opening book, "The Brain …
Nine Fun and Effective Games for Articulation Therapy
Having a stash of fun and effective games for therapy you can turn to at a moment’s notice is standard practice for pediatric SLPs.
But sometimes we end up buying a game that’s not so great—it’s not …
Four Ways to Support AAC Users
Even with the many AAC resources out there, the pathway for those with complex communication needs is not always clear cut.
We all want our clients who use AAC to make that leap to becoming proficien…
Do You Do Two?
As speech therapists we know the value of early intervention, and judging by the increase in toddlers on my case load, parents understand the value too. But—therapy with a two year old ain’t no picni…