You may remember Dr. Charles Lenell (pronouns: they/them) from episode 49 (The Doctoral  Shortage). Dr. Lenell is back to discuss an online petition they filed with change.org. The gist of the petition: LGBTQ students at some colleges and universities face discrimination due to a loophole afforded by 'religious exemption.' The petition asks for transparency so potential students can better decide which programs will meet their needs.

Essential to this conversation is an understanding of the role of the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) as well as what protections Title IX provides in theory and practice.

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The growing adoption of teletherapy will inevitably lead to a broader selection of online platforms for providers. Ambiki is one such platform that recently had a "coming out party" at ASHA 2022 in New Orleans.

My guest today is Bailey Morgan, director of clinical sales and marketing for Ambiki. In today's episode, we talk about the following:

You can find Ambiki here.

You can reach Bailey here.

Disclosures: I do not have any financial disclosures to report.

Robyn Walsh is back to talk about how COVID changed her practice, the state of "Oral Motor," and the Myo craze that seems to have taken over social media.

Links:

Robyn's Professional Website

Robyn's 2020 Paper:  Orofacial myofunctional therapy with children ages 0-4 and individuals with special needs

If you've never checked out the Oral Motor Institute, you should check it out!

Every therapist I've ever met has dealt with feelings of burnout from time to time. From productivity pressures to feelings of imposter syndrome, we all struggle to make sense of it all as the years of practice fade into the background. We must regularly take stock of our own emotions and beliefs to prevent the big "B."

Danielle Stoller is a physical therapist who did experience burnout. The subject of today's episode is how she dealt with that hopelessness and found answers to re-establish her passion and drive for her patients. Her journey was made possible with inspiration from Marabeth Quinn, a parent of a client of Danielle's. Together they formed Expanded Practice, a site where therapists can find the support to examine their relationships within and with others.

Thank you, Danielle and Marabeth, for a very thought-provoking episode!

Links:

Check out the expanded-practice website, where you can pick up their free e-book 8 Simple Ways to Start Thriving in Your Practice Today.

You can follow Expanded Practice on social media:

IG: instagram.com/expandedpractice

Facebook: facebook.com/expandedpractice

How to Communicate with the Healing Brain Like an Expert  class and the 30-day Immersive Indispensable Therapist: Clearing the Lens program can be found here: https://www.expanded-practice.com/programs

Episode Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Simplepractice. If you need a stellar all-in-one practice management system that can also handle your teletherapy clients, look no further. Simplepractice can deliver it all. New users can sign up for two months for the price of one when they click on this link.

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Jeff

Jill Escher is president of the National Council on Severe Autism (NCSA), an organization formed over two years ago by a group of parents looking to raise awareness and advocate for autistic individuals with more severe manifestations of autism. The NCSA has been sounding the alarm bells regarding the lack of societal preparedness for the magnitude of young adults leaving the educational system at 21. They address complex issues without pulling punches—housing, therapy interventions, mental health, guardianship, and the neurodiversity movement are all covered through a combination of position statements, webinars, and powerful blog pieces.

In today's episode, we cover:

Links:

Here are the two most important links from today's episode:

The NCSA's Website

Jill Escher's Website

Episode Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by Simplepractice. If you need a stellar all-in-one practice management system that can also handle your teletherapy clients, look no further. Simplepractice can deliver it all. New users can sign up for two months for the price of one when they click on this link.

Show Your Support:

If you like the show, you can show your support in several ways, including:

If you would like to get in touch with me regarding show suggestions, feedback, or anything else, please email me: [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

Jeff

Kate Thomson is the founder of SpeechEase, a clinic with 3 locations throughout Queensland, Australia.

Here is what we discussed:

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Don't forget to check out my website: www.conversationsinspeech.com for updates, blog posts, etc.

Lastly, please feel free to reach out to me: [email protected].

Anna Vagin has been in the social cognition space for over 25 years. She is the creator of YouCue Feelings and recently updated what I think is her marquee product: Conversation Paths Pack.

Here are some of the things we cover:

*Using YouTube animation shorts to teach a variety of skills.

*Mental State Verbs

*Conversation in real-time

*Therapeutically applied role-playing games

*Client-driven conversations

Links:

Anna Vagin's Website

Simon's Cat (YouTube)

Maca and Roni YouTube Channel

Critical Core Role-Playing Game

Story Grammar Marker

Magination Press Children's Books

Autism as Context Blindness Book