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More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child

The Reading and Language Learning Center
Education
Speech-Language Pathology
Dyslexia
Co-Treatment
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Executive Function
Yoga
Psychoeducational Evaluations
AAC
Parent Mental Health
MVS Educational Services
Reading and Language Learning Center
Washington DC
One-To-One Schooling
Auditory Processing Disorder
Memory
Occupational Therapy
EMDR
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Iceland

More Than Words is for parents and people working with children who notice that their child is struggling to keep up with their peers, be it academically, socially, or emotionally. In each episode, we share resources, guidance, and a sense of assurance on the path to helping your child.

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What does it mean when a child can hear perfectly well, but still struggles to follow directions, process spoken language, or learn in noisy environments?

In this episode of More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child, host Tristen sits down with spee... more

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What if school didn’t have to look the way we’ve always imagined it?

In this episode of More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child, Tristen sits down with Joe Casamassima of Fusion Academy to explore the one-to-one school model and how it redefines w... more

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Parents today are doing more than ever to support their children, but what happens when all that support starts to feel like too much?

In this episode of More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child, Tristen sits down with Casey Pina from Fusion Academ... more

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Starting a conversation with your child’s school can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure how your concerns will be received. In this episode, we talk with Meg Shah about how parents can approach school communication in a way that builds ... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Hiday
Speech-Language Pathologist, owner of McLean Speech & Language
McLean Speech & Language
Episode: Why Some Children Struggle to Process What They Hear with McLean Speech & Language
Rachel Saulle
Speech-Language Pathologist, co-director at McLean Speech
McLean Speech & Language
Episode: Why Some Children Struggle to Process What They Hear with McLean Speech & Language
Joe Casamassima
Area head of school at Fusion Academy
Fusion Academy
Episode: The Power of Personalized Learning with Joe Casamassima
Casey Pina
Head of School, Fusion Academy Alexandria
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Episode: Is Your Child Over Capacity? Rethinking Pace, Pressure, and Growth with Casey Pina
Meg Shah
Founder and CEO of MVS Educational Services
MVS Educational Services
Episode: From Concern to Collaboration: How Parents Can Proactively Partner with Schools with Meg Shah
Stephanie Kaiser
Mental health specialist
Mid-Atlantic Psychotherapy
Episode: Parent Mental Health: The Secret to Raising Regulated Kids with Stephanie Kaiser
Carleton Levert
Speech-language pathologist
Private practice in Washington, DC
Episode: AAC Evaluations: Process, Progress, and Myths with Carleton Levert
Megan Davis
Licensed school psychologist and co-owner of CAP Fairfax
CAP Fairfax (Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax)
Episode: Demystifying Psychoeducational Evaluations with Megan Davis
Jennifer Schmid
Speech language pathologist
Reading and Language Learning Center
Episode: How Yoga Can Help Speech with Jennifer Schmid

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Tristen
Host of the show and contributor focusing on resources for parents and professionals.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • So informative!!

    These episodes are so well put together and informative. Such an important resource to have

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @azmisd_
    United States7 months ago
  • Get your professional development on the road

    Great topics and very educational! Definitely ones I share with clinicians and families ! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristy.slp
    United States5 years ago

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Well-structured episodes with real-world examples and takeaways.
High-quality, actionable insights that professionals share with peers.
Positive, practical guidance for clinicians and families.
Strong lineup of guest experts across education and therapy fields.

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The Critical Role of Language in Dyslexia with Susan Danker
Q: What signs might parents notice early that suggest dyslexia risk beyond reading issues?
First signs can include difficulty with rhyming, mixing up sounds, small vocabularies, and frequent use of vague words like 'that thing,' indicating language organization needs support before formal decoding.
The Critical Role of Language in Dyslexia with Susan Danker
Q: How does language processing play a role in dyslexia, especially from a preschool age?
Language processing is foundational; reading is essentially spoken language written down, so difficulties with sounds and word organization in oral language translate into reading and spelling challenges.
The Critical Role of Language in Dyslexia with Susan Danker
Q: Okay, let's define dyslexia and set a baseline for what we're talking about today.
Susan explains that dyslexia is neurobiological, language-based, and primarily affects phonological processing, which underpins both decoding and comprehension; the condition is not a measure of intelligence or motivation.
Co-Treatment with Dr. Lauren Buford
Q: What should parents know when advocating for co-treatment with insurers or providers?
Parents should frame the dialogue around the clinical benefits, shared goals, and the value of integrated, goal-driven sessions, while understanding potential insurance or administrative barriers and the need for clear documentation.
Co-Treatment with Dr. Lauren Buford
Q: What might a typical co-treatment session look like?
A co-treatment session focuses on collaboration to maximize engagement, often using an obstacle course to link sequencing, motor skills, and language, or combining handwriting with articulation practice to connect sounds with letters.

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