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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
Early Intervention
Education
Dyslexia
AAC (augmentative and Alternative Communication)
Communication Skills
Trauma-Informed Care
Polyvagal Theory
Burnout
Autism
Mindfulness
AAC
Co-Regulation
Literacy

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 episode, we feature Staci Neustadt of Making Sense of Autism to discuss Staci’s framework and tools—the Strengths, Stressors, and Supports Profile and a Soft Skills Assessment—which use a holistic, criterion-referenced approach emph... more

In this podcourse episode, we are joined by Tasha Wisehart to talk about dyslexia in an SLP-led podcourse covering definitions, common characteristics, evidence-based supports, and the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach and associate-level certification.... more

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

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Recent Guests

Tasha Wisehart
Speech-language pathologist with Orton-Gillingham certification; works at Schenck School in Atlanta; expertise in dyslexia
Schenck School, Atlanta
Episode: [Podcourse] Decoding Dyslexia - Let's Talk About It! An SLP-Led Conversation About Dyslexia
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
Isabelle (Issa)
Mobile speech therapist; co-host of Private Practice Connection
Private Practice Connection / South Florida
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
Leanne Dall
ASHA certified, EBLI certified pediatric speech-language pathologist
Dollhouse Speech, Portland, OR
Episode: Literacy Links: Leveraging Your Role by Supporting Literacy Intervention with Leanne Dall

Host

Venita Litvack
Host of the podcast and CE content consultant for TASEL Learning Network; ASHA-certified SLP and author

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
    5
    Joan Koslowske
    United States5 years ago
  • Great!

    I enjoy the information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruth podcast
    United States5 years ago

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Audiences appreciate the focus on caregiver and family collaboration and real-world strategies for private practice growth.
The show is a valuable resource for CFYs and seasoned professionals alike seeking quick, applicable tips.
Listeners praise the diverse guest mix and practical, research-based guidance for SLPs.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

[Podcourse] Changing the Lens: Assessing Autism Through a Neuro Strengths-Based Perspective
Q: How does this approach affect IEP or treatment plan documentation compared to traditional methods?
Documentation emphasizes what the child wants to learn and how they learn best, reframing barriers as supports, and focusing on strengths and daily relevance, which makes goals more motivating, doable, and person-centered.
[Podcourse] Changing the Lens: Assessing Autism Through a Neuro Strengths-Based Perspective
Q: Can you share a clinical example of how using a NeuroStrengths-based Lens shifted goals and outcomes for a client?
A gestalt language processor showed that through the framework, therapies aligned with his interests and allowed shared control, revealing phrases from videos as meaningful communication rather than random behaviors, which led to targeted, engaging goals and increased confidence.
[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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Speechie Side Up

What is Speechie Side Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show that interviews speech-language pathologists, educators, and private-practice leaders to share actionable strategies in literacy, AAC, literacy-based assessments, and private practice growth. Episodes cover strength-based approaches, dyslexia remediation, DLD, AAC advocacy, and running a sustainable SLP business, often blending clinical guidance with real-world case stories and open-access resources. Notable is the consistent emphasis on collaboration with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams, plus a strong orientation toward accessible, evidence-based practices for diverse learners. The format tends to be concise, resource-rich, and geared toward helping listeners implement ideas quickly in... more

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2. Kendal Martes
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4. Rachel Z.
5. Isabelle (Issa)
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7. Denae Lawson
8. Megan Stewart

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