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In this episode, I am joined by Farwa Husain, an experienced bilingual speech language pathologist and private practice owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy located in Raritan, New Jersey. Farwa is currently serving as President of Morris County Speech and Hearing Association (MCSHA), a non-profit organization that provides exceptional continuing education to SLPs and Audiologists in New Jersey. 

Farwa takes a holistic, sensory driven, play based approach to help individuals unlock their optimal level of learning and loves to collaborate as an interdisciplinary team. She is devoted to culturally and linguistically appropriate therapy that celebrates a family’s unique lifestyle.

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In this episode, I am joined by Hannah Foley, an Assistive Technology (AT) Professional Specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

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In this episode, I am joined by Megan Stewart, an ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist and an AAC and Literacy Coach.

This episode is part of AAC Connect. AAC Connect is an online event where we’ll bring together professionals and individuals with first-person experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication(AAC) to discuss the latest research, assessment tools, and treatment strategies.

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In this episode, I am joined by Myia Sower, a Speech-Language Pathologist  and owner of the teletherapy company LowKey Speech Teletherapy LLC. Myia has worked in public schools, skilled nursing facilities, as well as in-patient rehab. Prior to becoming a certified Speech-Language Pathologist she was a Special Education teacher for 15 years.

Now she is looking to use her skills to increase SLP pay, change the negative view SPED directors have of teletherapy, and increase access to speech therapy services while providing a system of support for therapists in the school based SLP field.

In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Cipyak, a Speech-Language Pathologist for 12 years. Melissa has primarily worked as a school-based SLP, she has also worked part-time in pediatric private practices, as well as teaching 1st grade for a year. 

Melissa has 2 children and her family is her priority.  She left Speech Therapy to be a stay at home mom for 11 years and jumped back into the field this past school year, working in a K-12 school and building relationships with her students. 

Language has always been her passion since she believes that communication is the key to creating our relationships.

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In this episode, I am joined by Lacey Quinby, an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, an Air Force spouse and a mother of three. Lacey has numerous years of experience in toddler through preschool language development and extensive continuing education on infant and childhood feeding obstacles and challenges.

She recently started her own private practice in Georgia, the Magnolia Pediatric Therapy, where she provides services related to early language development, pediatric feeding disorders, and parent coaching.

Lacey firmly believes that if you love what you do, you will make a positive difference in the lives of those you serve.

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In this episode, I am joined by Carly Bereznay, she is one of the 7 SLP-BCBAs in Maryland as she achieved her masters in Communication Disorders from UVA in 2014 and her masters in ABA in 2019. Carly prides herself on bringing the fun to in-home sessions for her small business in Speech and helping ensure clients are “happy relaxed and engaged” in her ABA direct care, both under Spectrum LLC. Additionally, Carly strives to be on the cutting edge of listening to autistic voices, understanding trauma assumed practices, and generally practicing at the top of her license in both fields, as challenging as it sometimes may be.

In this episode, I am joined by Jaime Perez, she is the founder of Thriving Joy Pediatric Therapy, LLC in Tampa, FL offering mobile therapy services in homes and daycares. She is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist, passionate feeding specialist, and mother of two crazy boys. She is also a Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified Neonatal Massage Therapist, Certified Lactation Counselor in training, and has been treating medically complex infants and children in hospitals and NICUs for over 10 years.

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In this episode, I am joined by Katie Lambert and Jessica Moreno. 

Jessica recently completed her CFY and is now a fully licensed speech language pathologist. She attended Sacramento State University and NYU. As a mom of two dyslexic children, this is what fuels her passion for language and literacy and supporting the underserved population.

Katie Lambert has been an ASHA board certified and California licensed SLP for 15 years. She has a particular expertise with language-based literacy intervention and working with students of all ages with dyslexia.

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Check out this teaser from the live panel discussions at Apraxia Connect! If you missed the live conference, you might be having a little FOMO right now, but it’s not too late! You can still catch the replays. There are a few ways to gain access: