Communication is Key

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On this episode, we get the perspective of the communication disorders from an accomplished Music Therapist. Elyssa DiRaddo obtained her Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy and a minor in psychology from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, where she was a vocal primary student. Elyssa is currently a Board Certified Music Therapist at Opportunities for Positive Growth in Indianapolis, IN, where she primarily supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support their independence and life goals. As Miss Southern Indiana 2024, Elyssa is an advocate for music therapy and disability rights. She is thrilled to be competing for the title of Miss Indiana in June one final time! 

Tune in to hear how she uses her practice to improve communication, preparation for Miss Indiana, and her community service initiative #InclusivityforAll!

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On this episode, we get the perspective of the communication disorders from an accomplished BCBA. Jana El-Sayed is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who currently works in a school setting providing trauma informed ABA services in SEL programs and contained classrooms. She believes ALL behavior is communication and loves collaborating with team members to provide wrap around services to best support her kiddos. In her free time, she changes her title from Miss Jana to Miss Lilac State and serves her community through the Miss NH Scholarship Program. Jana will compete for the title of Miss New Hampshire in April!

Tune in to hear how she uses her practice to improve communication, preparation for Miss NH, and her community service initiative #JanaforKids!

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On this episode, we get the perspective of the field of speech and language pathology from an accomplished SLP. Francesca D’Alessandro has turned her passions of vocal studies and working with the Neurodiverse community into a career as a speech-language pathologist. She is also taking the Miss New York stage this July representing Miss Heart of New York. She is excited to hopefully advocate for Neurodiversity for the first time on the Miss America stage not only as an amplifier for the community, but also as a self-advocate.

Tune in to hear about how she navigated her clinical fellowship year, her role as a school SLP, and participation in the Miss America Opportunity! Thank you so much, Francesca, for joining this episode!

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On this episode, we get the perspective of the field of speech and language pathology from an accomplished graduate student. Emma Ganci is a second year speech pathology graduate student at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA. Thus far, she has completed field work in various settings, including the Written Expressions Lab, Encompass Health, and directly at MGH's on-site clinic. She is very excited to be graduating in may and beginning her clinical fellowship year working with the pediatric population.

Tune in to her about how she navigated graduate school applications and her graduate school career! Thank you so much, Emma, for being the first guest!

Welcome to my podcast! I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself before diving into some amazing guest episodes. Here's to a new journey in the podcasting world, where I share my passion for communication disorders and resources for individuals and families who may have one.