In today’s episode, we’re talking to Gabriele Nicolet about Orchid Kids. Gabriele is an SLP, parenting coach, and self-dubbed “toddler whisperer” in the DMV area. She specializes in family communication. She co-owns Raising Orchid Kids where they coach parents to raise their Orchid children with confidence. She also owns a practice called Speech Kids offering speech therapy to children.  Today you will learn:

• What is an Orchid Kid

Links and Resources:

• Raising Orchid Kids 
  • https://www.raisingorchidkids.com  

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Samantha Crooks about AAC in the Classroom. Sam is an SLP in the DMV area. She specializes in AAC in and outside of the classroom. She is the Clinical Lead for AAC Services at National Therapy Center. Today you will learn:

• What AAC stands for 

Links and Resources:

• National Therapy Center 
  • Website: https://www.nationaltherapycenter.com/speech-language-therapy  

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Zachary Cohen about Physical Therapy. Dr. Cohen is a physical therapist in the Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia area. He specializes in physical therapy for adults with active lifestyles and young athletes. Dr. Cohen is the owner of Cohen Health and Performance with locations in Bethesda and McLean. Today we will be discussing:

1. What is physical therapy and why would someone need it?

Links and Resources:

• Dr. Cohen’s practice: https://cohenhp.com 

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Kristen Masci about Dysgraphia. Kristen is an Occupational Therapist in the Northern Virginia area. She is the founder and CEO of “Skills on the Hill” where they provide a variety of different pediatric therapies. Today we will discuss:

• What is dysgraphia?

Links and Resources:

• Kristen’s practice: https://skillsonthehill.com/our-practice/ 

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Lauren Coughlin about Regulation. Lauren is an Occupational Therapist (OT) and the Clinical Director at Creative Development in Avon, Connecticut. She works primarily with children and some young adults at Creative Development doing Occupational Therapy. She also works at a private school, offering therapy to those with autism. Today you will learn:

• What Occupational Therapy is

Links and Resources:

• Creative Development: https://creativedevelopmentct.com  

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In the second half of this two-part episode, we are chatting with Dr. Lynn Adams who is an SLP working for Moore Pediatric Therapy Services. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Child Language Disorders. Today you will learn:

• What a visual schedule is and why it’s important?

Links and Resources

• Moore Pediatric Therapy Services: http://www.moorepediatricnc.com 

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In the first half of this two-part episode, we are chatting with Dr. Lynn Adams who is an SLP working for Moore Pediatric Therapy Services. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Child Language Disorders. Today you will learn:

• Some of the challenges parents may face

Links and Resources

• Moore Pediatric Therapy Services: http://www.moorepediatricnc.com 

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Lorraine Hightower about navigating private therapy and school support. Lorraine is a Certified Dyslexia Advocate in the Northern Virginia area working to ensure that the 1 in 5 children that have dyslexia receive the support they need. She assists families at every stage of the special education process and remains dedicated to her aforementioned mission. While Lorraine is located in Virginia, she helps students all across the country. Today you will learn:

• What parent advocacy is and why we need it

Links and Resources:

• Lorraine’s Website: https://www.lorrainehightower.com

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Kimberly Glassman about the Role of an Education Attorney. Kimberly is a special education attorney in the DMV area working at the Law Office of Brian K. Gruber, P.C. She specializes in special education law and has been representing parents, guardians, and adult students since 2005. Today you will learn:

1. What an education attorney is and why you would need one

Links and Resources:

• Law office website: https://bkgpc.com

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In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dr. Cindy Sherman about Expressive Writing. Dr. Sherman is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a doctorate in Special Education in Washington D.C. She is the CEO and owner of The Write Turn where they specialize in serving students who struggle with written language. Today you will learn:

• What Expressive Writing is

Links and Resources:

• Dr. Sherman’s Practice: https://thewriteturndc.com 

• Instagram: @thewriteturndc

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