Cait Gannon is a dedicated and passionate medical speech-language pathologist. Cait earned her graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology from UMass Amherst, and since then, she’s been on a mission to support individuals across the lifespan in finding their voice—literally and figuratively. She’s volunteered with Healing Harmonies, a remarkable choir made up of adults with neurological conditions, bringing the power of music and community to the forefront of healing. She’s also worked with REACH Early Intervention, helping our youngest clients build strong foundations for communication. Currently, Cait is part of the rehab team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, where she works with voice clients and patients navigating cognitive impairments following strokes and brain injuries. Today, she’s here to share her insights into the world of medical SLP—what it’s like to support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments, the challenges and rewards of working in a rehab setting, and how voice and cognition intersect in powerful, life-changing ways.

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Be objective, be honest, be prepared!

The SLPs dive in to meetings with educational advocates. They discuss how to prepare for IEP meetings with advocates, tips on communicating with families, and what not to say (hint: don’t mention your schedule).

Resources we love to make sure you know what you’re talking about: The Informed SLP

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Let’s talk gentle parenting… but make it speech therapy!

In this episode, the SLPs dive into how positive behavioral supports and redirection strategies can make your sessions smoother, calmer, and way more fun—for everyone involved.

The SLPs are sharing go-to tips that help you set boundaries with kindness, support kids through big feelings, and keep things running without sticker charts or time-outs. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle tricky moments while still keeping connection front and center, this one’s for you!

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What are the benefits of themed therapy? What are our favorite themes? Does Kyla deserve a Grammy for her performance in this episode?

The SLPs dive into the importance of building semantic connections and background knowledge to facilitate learning. They also provide practical examples of how they use themed therapy in their own therapy sessions. It's a great time.

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The SLPs share strategies for integrating engaging, low-prep games into sessions to target speech/language goals. No laminating required!

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Kyla and Jouli researched the Gen Alpha information all SLP's really want to know.

In Episode 57 they discuss the following hard hitting topics:

What is the difference between mine craft and Roblox?

Was Vine peak comedy?

What is Skibidi Toilet and why is it so terrifying?

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This week, the SLPs talk all about selective feeding and inter-professional collaboration with Joy Hack.

Joy is a registered occupational therapist, certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. She is also licensed with the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. Joy grew up in Chicago, Illinois, but obtained her undergraduate degree in Health and Human Physiology with a minor in Spanish at the University of Iowa. Joy has always been passionate about working with children of all abilities. Growing up, her family took in foster children, providing her first-hand experiences with pediatric mental health and the benefits of occupational therapy. She is devoted to treating not only the child, but the entire family unit in order to facilitate a child’s success and opportunity to thrive. Joy volunteered in the neonatal intensive care unit throughout her undergraduate degree as a developmental care volunteer and mentor. She went on to pursue her Master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Throughout graduate school, she worked full time as a respite caregiver to a child with Down Syndrome and young man with Cerebral Palsy. Joy has a pug named Elvis Presley, whom she loves dearly, and enjoys playing tennis, spending time outdoors, and drawing. Joy believes in a holistic and family-centered approach to facilitate a child’s development and independence.

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Curious about pediatric feeding? Then this episode is for you! Tune in to hear Jouli reflect on her journey thus far into becoming a pediatric feeding therapist. She shares what she learned in a pediatric feeding mentorship group, what makes pediatric feeding unique, and the treatment principles guiding her practice. Also, the SLPs discuss the burning question: does it all come down to having a super buff tongue??

Pediatric Feeding Mentorship Group: ⁠https://www.pediatricfeedingslp.com/pfmg⁠

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In Episode 54, Jouli teaches Kyla and Brittany all about parent coaching: the benefits, the challenges, and the importance of setting expectations, being flexible, and building rapport as the recipe for success!

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Today is all about the awkward, cringe-worthy moments we experience as SLPs. Defining words badly? Trying to be “cool” to relate to kids or coworkers? Saddle up for this cringe-themed episode that will hopefully make you feel less embarrassed about your own awkward moments.

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