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Speech-Language Pathology
Stuttering
Hearing Loss
Cochlear Implants
Communication Disabilities
Speech Language Pathology
Neurodiversity
Aphasia
Swallowing Disorders
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Education
Autism
Mental Health
Communication Access
Gene Therapy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Tinnitus
Mindfulness
ASHA Convention
Multilingualism

A show about how we communicate and how that communication changes our lives.

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Speech-language pathologist Jessica Donaldson explains how the neurodiversity-affirming approach of her multidisciplinary clinic, Autism Specialists, strives to create a sense of belonging, acceptance, and accessibility for autistic clients.

She des... more

Hear ASHA members discuss how school-based audiologists and speech-language pathologists advocate for themselves, the professions, and the people they serve.

On the podcast, guests share stories of what successful advocacy looks like and give a behi... more

SLP Stephanie Boron joins the podcast for a conversation on how she seeks and creates neurodiversity-affirming spaces through her work as a clinician, clinical instructor, and faculty member at Northwestern University.

Boron describes herself as AuD... more

For young patients with TBIs and their families, challenges persist after hospital discharge.

On the podcast, guests discuss how they address barriers associated with this transition. We’ll hear perspectives from both sides of that transition: Taryn... more

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Jessica Donaldson
Speech-Language Pathologist focusing on neurodiversity-affirming care
Autism Specialists (clinic)
Episode: An SLP’s Path to Leading a Neurodiversity-Affirming Clinic
Carol Fleming
SLP at Pinnacle View Middle School; ASHA Fellow; former NEA President and NEA Board member
Arkansas Education Association; NEA
Episode: Engaging With Teacher Unions and Education Associations in Schools
Mary Dewar
SLP in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; coordinator of Feeding and Swallowing Team
NEA Alaska; Mat-Sue Education Association
Episode: Engaging With Teacher Unions and Education Associations in Schools
Kristen Keegan
SLP in Winchester Public Schools; grievance chair for Winchester Education Association
Winchester Education Association; NEA Alaska
Episode: Engaging With Teacher Unions and Education Associations in Schools
Stephanie Boron
SLP and Assistant Clinical Professor in the CSD department at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: A Neurodivergent SLP on Creating Affirming Spaces for Clients, Colleagues, and Herself
Taryn Townsend
SLP, advanced clinical specialist at Texas Children's Hospital, pediatric ICU and MIND clinic
Texas Children's Hospital
Episode: Pediatric TBI—Transitioning From Hospital to School
Melaney Grenz
Project manager for Cbirt; longtime school-based SLP
Cbirt, University of Oregon; Oregon TBI team
Episode: Pediatric TBI—Transitioning From Hospital to School
Marcia Dewey
Audiologist and expert in tinnitus management
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Episode: Audiologist Marcia Dewey on Tinnitus Counseling and Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
Tim Carosi
Podcast host and individual living with Aphasia
Episode: Visibility, Validation, and Connection—Using Podcasting to Support People With Aphasia

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JD Gray
Host of ASHA Voices

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Ridiculous “inclusive” language

    I have listened to and learned a lot from Asha voices for years. As of January 15, 2026 I am no longer subscribing to this podcast. I condemn the use of “chest feeding” as a blanket term used to describe breast-feeding women. I understand that this movement is not unique to ASHA however I cannot quietly consume media from outlets that use this type of language.

    First of all, this reduces the role of a woman in nearly all areas: biologically societally, spiritually, physically emotionally, etc. ... more

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    k.platter
    United Statesa month ago
  • Glorifying Unmanageable Caseloads

    All respect to Christina, no SLP should have a caseload of 100 and ASHA should be ashamed to broadcast without advocating for real change in the schools.

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    AC in the 513
    United Statesa year ago
  • Out of touch

    A podcast about how to successful manage 100 kids on a school caseload shows how out of touch ASHA is. Do better to lower our caseloads, not promote a standard that could never be met ethically. Shame on you ASHA

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    EmLovesTrueCrime
    United Statesa year ago
  • Propaganda at Its Finest

    ASHA is not here to support SLPs and AuDs; they are focused on sustaining a business model that prioritizes the interests of those at the top while marginalizing those at the bottom. They offer neither meaningful support nor viable solutions. Instead, they push narratives that serve their own agenda, keeping clinicians trapped. DO NOT engage with this podcast until ASHA provides the real solutions that clinicians need and deserve.

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    AngrySLPs
    United Statesa year ago
  • ASHA Voices

    Hey I’m an SLP student in Australia, your Podcast has been informative and educational. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Apphunter57544
    Australia6 years ago

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Engaging With Teacher Unions and Education Associations in Schools
Q: What strategies have you used to ensure SLPs' concerns are heard within unions and education associations?
The speakers emphasized educating leadership about SLP roles, bringing in ASHA resources, using workload calculators, and leveraging two-way communication between leadership and SLPs to tailor contract language.
Engaging With Teacher Unions and Education Associations in Schools
Q: To begin the conversation, can you share a moment when advocacy changed something for students or professionals you work with?
Carol explained how a salary supplement initiative and later a separate pay scale for SLPs emerged from collaborative work with the Arkansas Education Association, significantly affecting salaries and recognition for the profession within districts.
A Neurodivergent SLP on Creating Affirming Spaces for Clients, Colleagues, and Herself
Q: How do you balance formal accommodations with informal, everyday adjustments in the workplace?
Acknowledge gatekeeping realities, normalize conversations about needs, and use practical, low-friction adjustments (like lighting or access to sensory tools) to create safe spaces that respect individual autonomy.
A Neurodivergent SLP on Creating Affirming Spaces for Clients, Colleagues, and Herself
Q: What strategies do you recommend for creating neurodiversity affirming spaces in academic settings?
Lead with empathy, model disclosure, and explicitly teach self-advocacy, while providing environment cues and tools that allow students and clinicians to meet their needs without forcing them into masking.
Audiologist Marcia Dewey on Tinnitus Counseling and Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
Q: What are some of the practical changes you've made as a part of your program that are reflecting some of these connections that you've made to Chronic Pain and Chronic Pain Management?
Marcia discussed focusing on education, emphasizing that Tinnitus is a neurological process rather than a pathology and using symptom observation methods to help patients engage with their symptoms safely.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ASHA Voices

What is ASHA Voices about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Talented clinicians and researchers discuss communication disorders, rehabilitation, and patient-centered care across medical, educational, and community settings. Episodes span pediatric brain injury transitions, multilingual service delivery, tinnitus and chronic pain management, NICU-to-home support, gene therapy counseling, and the expanding role of SLPs beyond traditional clinics. The show frequently centers on practical tools, family-centered communication, advocacy, and the intersection of research, policy, and everyday clinical practice. A notable thread is the emphasis on empowering patients and families through clear information, collaborative care, and innovative approaches like podcasting as a therapeutic or engagement tool. Thi... more

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1. Jessica Donaldson
2. Carol Fleming
3. Mary Dewar
4. Kristen Keegan
5. Stephanie Boron
6. Taryn Townsend
7. Melaney Grenz
8. Marcia Dewey

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