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Speechie Side Up

Venita
Speech-Language Pathology
Speech Language Pathology
Neurodiversity
Private Practice
Speech Therapy
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Speech Sound Disorders
Education
Early Intervention
Dyslexia
AAC (augmentative and Alternative Communication)
Communication Skills
Trauma-Informed Care
Polyvagal Theory
Burnout
Mindfulness
AAC
Co-Regulation
Literacy
Cultural Competency

You’re listening to the Speechie Side Up podcast hosted by author, AAC specialist, and matcha tea lover, Venita Litvack! Every week, you get to hear what other SLPs are doing in the field and how they found their passion. This podcast was created to help YOU stop re-inventing the wheel and start loving your job again!

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In this podcourse, we are joined by Kendal Martes, a Speech Language-Pathologist on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

Kendal defines DLD as a common neurodevelopmental language disorder that affects spoken language processing/production and ca... more

In this podcourse, we are joined by Rochel Lieberman, PhD, CCC-SLP, the founder and owner of WholeStory Speech, a private practice in Brooklyn, New York, serving children with social-emotional challenges, co-treating their parents as an integral part... more

In this podcourse, I interview Rachel Zukose, an ASHA-certified SLP in New York who works in a special-needs school and a medical private practice, about advocacy in action for AAC/assistive technology across school, therapy, and home.

Rachel shares... more

This episode is the third annual SLP Business Connect event joined by panelists Elise Mitchell (school contracting/Therapist Support Network), Marcia Church (private practice/Speech Stars Branding), Calonda Henry (Broad Horizon Speech Therapy/Certifi... more

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Recent Guests

Kendal Martes
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist; director of outreach at an independent school in Massachusetts; experience with dyslexia programs and structured literacy
Independent school in Massachusetts
Episode: [Podcourse] From Evaluation to Impact: Supporting Students with Developmental Language
Rochel Lieberman
Founder and owner of WholeStory Speech; creator of the WholeStory approach; author and educator
WholeStory Speech
Episode: [Podcourse] Seeing the WholeStory: Partnering with Parents to Support Socially Sensitive Children
Rachel Z.
ASHA-certified SLP with experience in AAC advocacy across school and private practice settings
R&J; Goshen Speech and Hearing (mentioned in transcript)
Episode: [Podcourse] Advocacy in Action: Securing and Sustaining AAC Use
Marcia Church
SLP; private practice owner; SpeechChars Branding
SpeechChars Branding / Pediatric Speech Chars
Episode: SLP Business Connect 2025 Panel Discussion
Isabelle (Issa)
Mobile speech therapist; co-host of Private Practice Connection
Private Practice Connection / South Florida
Episode: SLP Business Connect 2025 Panel Discussion
Sarah Breshears
Owner of Social Moguls; former SLP content creator
Social Moguls / Short and Sweet Speech
Episode: SLP Business Connect 2025 Panel Discussion
Angeline Franks
Dr.; benefactor of affirmation cards for attendees
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Episode: SLP Business Connect 2025 Panel Discussion
Denae Lawson
K-2 reading specialist, literacy coach, and educator
Texas Teacherella; Literacy consultant
Episode: Connect Through Reading: Empowering Inclusion in Small Literacy with Dr. Denae Lawson
Megan Stewart
Speech-language pathologist with over 20 years focusing on complex communication needs
Sensible Literacy / Sensible Literacy
Episode: Literacy & Justice for All: How to Make Literacy Accessible for All with Megan Stewart

Host

Venita Litvack
Host of Speechie Side Up

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Diverse voices

    Venita interviews a diverse group of people from different areas of the SLP world, and outside the CSD community. I appreciate the platform I was given to share my story and how we can improve the CSD community and healthcare as a whole

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SRENOIS1
    United States2 years ago
  • Super helpful info for SLPs!

    Thank you for your insightful interviews and research based info!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graceingeneral
    United States2 years ago
  • Supporting caregivers

    Venita, thank you so much for having me on the show and for you contributions to our field! Your support of SLPs (especially their mental health) and caregivers is such an important topic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Netsurfer5
    United States3 years ago
  • 👍🏻

    Good

    Apple Podcasts
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    Joan Koslowske
    United States5 years ago
  • Great!

    I enjoy the information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruth podcast
    United States5 years ago

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[Podcourse] From Evaluation to Impact: Supporting Students with Developmental Language
Q: Can SLPs diagnose dyslexia?
Yes, SLPs can diagnose dyslexia when they have a solid understanding of language constructs, and it's important to assess both oral language and phonological processing to accurately identify dyslexia and DLD, whether they occur separately or together.
[Podcourse] From Evaluation to Impact: Supporting Students with Developmental Language
Q: What tests are recommended for evaluating DLD?
A thorough approach uses case history, functional language observations, and standardized measures like the TILS, alongside other tests that examine performance across sound, word, sentence, and discourse levels, to identify strengths and weaknesses and guide intervention.
[Podcourse] From Evaluation to Impact: Supporting Students with Developmental Language
Q: Does DLD make dyslexia treatment take longer?
Yes, in many cases treating oral language alongside dyslexia is beneficial, especially when a child shows profiles of both DLD and dyslexia; addressing language foundations early can facilitate improvements in reading and writing and reduce treatment complexity over time.
Beyond Fight or Flight: Paradigm Shift Through The Lens of Polyvagal Theory
Q: What is the role of the therapist or teacher in co-regulation during dysregulation?
The external regulator mirrors and mirrors back the child's state through subtle, attuned cues and sensory supports, aiming to downregulate the autonomic threat response and upregulate ventral engagement. It's about being with the child, not forcing calm, and using a flexible, responsive approach to re-establish safety and promote learning.
Beyond Fight or Flight: Paradigm Shift Through The Lens of Polyvagal Theory
Q: How can a therapist practically apply this in a therapy session or classroom?
Start by reading the client's nervous system state and creating a safe environment with sensory-friendly elements, then dip a toe into ventral engagement to model regulation. Use nonverbal cues, affective prosody, authentic communication, and activities that foster social engagement, co-regulation, and movement, like a brief dance or breath exercise, to help the child feel safe enough to engage language.

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This show spotlights practical, evidence-based strategies for pediatric speech-language pathology, with a strong emphasis on caregiver coaching, family-centered practice, and real-world applicability. Across episodes, listeners get actionable frameworks for observational coaching, early identification, bilingual assessment, and burnout prevention for SLPs—often through collaborations with families and interdisciplinary teams. The show frequently features researchers, clinicians, and advocates who translate theory into techniques that SLPs can implement in schools, clinics, and homes. A notable strength is its focus on caregiver empowerment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and accessible CEU-informed content that remains relevant to both ea... more

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