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Speech and Language Kids Podcast

Speech and Language Kids Podcast

Written by: Carrie Clark M.A. CCC-SLP
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 The Speech and Language Kids Podcast is BACK and better than ever! Learn how to treat communication challenges in children without losing yourself in the process. Speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark shares her best tips, tricks, and strategies to help children improve their communication skills in all areas: speech, articulation, phonology, language, literacy, social communication, stuttering, voice, AAC, functional communication, and more! Plus, Carrie will walk you through the best ways to save time and streamline what you do so your clients make faster progress and you can be more effective in less time (and stop taking work home)! Listen to the live recordings inside The Hub at Hub.SpeechAndLanguageKids.comCopyright: Speech and Language Kids 2024 Parenting Relationships
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  • Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy

    Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech Therapy
    Oct 24 2025
    Voice/Resonance Curriculums for Speech TherapyComprehensive Plans for Improving Vocal Quality and Resonance Our voice and resonance curriculums provide a clear, structured approach for helping children and teens improve their vocal quality, projection, and resonance in healthy, sustainable ways. Each plan includes practical strategies and guided activities that teach students how to use their voice effectively and comfortably across real-world settings—from the classroom to the stage. Give your students the confidence to speak clearly, comfortably, and with pride in their own voice. Structured. Evidence-based. Confidence-building. Start your Free Trial to Access the Voice/Resonance Curriculums →Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Who’s it For? Children and teens whose voice quality sounds different from others (hoarse, raspy, breathy, gravelly, strained, etc.) Those with differences in the volume, rate, or pitch of their speech Those whose voices sound too nasal or like they have a stuffy nose Those who frequently lose their voice Those with diagnosed structural differences (vocal nodules, cleft lip/palate, etc.) or motor disorders (apraxia, dysarthria, etc.) Who Can Use It? Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs Parents and Caregivers Teachers and Educators Choose your Curriculum: Foundations of Healthy Voice Use Resonance (Nasality) Voice Prosody Foundations of Healthy Voice Use Curriculum:What is it? A structured, easy-to-follow program that teaches healthy voice habits — guiding children and teens through vocal hygiene, breath control, and efficient voice use to support clear, confident communication. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Cough or clear their throat frequently Frequently yell, scream, or cheer loudly Make a lot of loud or harsh sound effects while playing Frequently speak very loudly or in an unnatural speaking voice Frequently lose their voice Frequently breathe through the mouth instead of the nose Run out of breath when speaking or lack breath support Have noisy or effortful breathing during speech How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Vocal Hygiene and Preventing Strain (Ages 5-12 yrs and beyond) Eliminating Vocal Abuse Intermediate Level: Breath Control and Support (Ages 6-14 yrs and beyond) Coordinating Breath with Speech Advanced Level: Self-Monitoring and Carryover of Voice Strategies (Ages 12 yrs – Adult) Making Environmental Modifications to Prevent Vocal StrainUsing Preventative Strategies Across EnvironmentsUsing Proper Breathing Techniques throughout Day * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Foundations for Healthy Voice Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Resonance (Nasality) Curriculum:What is it? A structured program that helps children and teens develop balanced resonance for clearer speech — providing step-by-step guidance and practice to reduce hypernasality or hyponasality and improve overall voice quality. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Speak too nasally or sound like they have a stuffy nose Sound like they are talking through their nose Have air puffing or rattling in the nose when they talk Have certain speech sounds that are weak or muffled, especially on sounds like /p/, /t/, /k/ How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Developing Awareness & Discrimination (Ages 5-6 yrs and beyond) Discriminate Between Oral and Hypernasal Resonance Intermediate Level: Using Oral Resonance in Structured Speech Tasks (Ages 5-7 yrs and beyond) Using Oral Resonance First in Words, then in Longer Utterances Up through Reading Aloud Advanced Level: Generalization and Carryover to Everyday Speech (Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond) Using Correct Oral Resonance in ConversationGeneralizing Correct Oral Airflow to Other Environments * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Resonance Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime.
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    17 mins
  • Fluency Curriculums for Speech Therapy

    Fluency Curriculums for Speech Therapy
    Oct 24 2025
    Fluency/Stuttering Curriculums for Speech TherapyComprehensive Plans for Helping Children who Stutter Our fluency curriculums provide a clear, organized framework for helping children who stutter or have other disfluencies develop the tools they need to communicate effectively. Each plan teaches practical, real-world strategies that help students navigate speaking situations with greater comfort, confidence, and control—whether they’re in the classroom, with friends, or out in the community. Give your students the support they need to speak freely and feel understood. Structured. Supportive. Real-world results. Start your Free Trial to Access the Fluency Curriculums →Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Who’s it For? Children and teens who repeat sounds, syllables, words, or phrases when speaking Those who struggle to coordinate their breathing with their speech (gasping or running out of air) Those who have trouble with word-finding, may say the wrong words or use vague words like “stuff” or “that thing” Those who elongate sounds or seem to get stuck on them Those who get anxious or frustrated by their disfluencies Who Can Use It? Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs Parents and Caregivers Teachers and Educators Choose your Curriculum: Foundations for Fluency Stuttering Cluttering Word Finding/Word Retrieval Foundations for Fluency Curriculum (Breathing and Emotional Reactions):What is it? A structured, supportive program that helps children and teens build the foundations for fluent speech — teaching them to coordinate breath with speech, increase awareness of disfluencies, and manage emotional responses with confidence and self-acceptance. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Seem unaware that they are stuttering or have disfluencies Seem upset by their stuttering/disfluencies Have negative thoughts about self or low self confidence due to stuttering/disfluencies Get visibly anxious or upset when stuttering/ having disfluencies Refuse to talk about their stuttering/ disfluencies Struggle to coordinate breathing with speech Stop in the middle of sentences or phrases to breathe How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Breath-Speech Coordination (Ages 5-8 yrs and beyond) Coordinating Breath with Speech Intermediate Level: Managing Reactions to Fluency Struggles (Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond) Improving Awareness of StutteringDealing with Negative Emotions Regarding Stuttering Advanced Level: Self-Monitoring and Carryover of Fluency Strategies (Ages 10-15 yrs and beyond) Integrating Fluency Strategies into Real-World Communication * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Foundations for Fluency Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Stuttering Curriculum:What is it? A comprehensive, easy-to-follow program that takes the guesswork out of stuttering therapy — giving clinicians a clear roadmap and ready-to-use materials to plan effective, confidence-building sessions for children and teens who stutter. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Are younger than 5 years old with disfluency that comes and goes OR Repeat whole words and phrases or revises what they were saying frequentlyUse filler words like “um, uh” Repeat parts of words or single sounds Elongate sounds Seem to get stuck where no sound is coming out Sometimes use movements or muscle tension to seemingly “push” through moments of stuttering How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Indirect Therapy for Young Children (Ages 2-6 yrs and beyond) Improve Fluency through Indirect Strategies and Parent TrainingTeaching Fast/Slow and Bumpy/Smooth Intermediate Level: Fluency Shaping Techniques (Ages 4-8 yrs and beyond) Slow RateEasy OnsetContinuous VoicingLight Articulatory ContactProlongation Advanced Level: Stuttering Modification Techniques (Ages 7-10 yrs and beyond) Preparatory SetPull OutCancellation * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Stuttering Curriculum Free for 7 Days
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    24 mins
  • Social Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy

    Social Communication Curriculums for Speech Therapy
    Oct 24 2025
    Social Communication Curriculums for Speech TherapyStep-by-Step Plans to Help Children and Teens Build Real Connections Our social communication curriculums provide a clear, structured pathway for teaching social skills in a logical progression — from foundational interaction skills to complex communication and relationship-building. Each plan is designed to help children and teens make real-world improvements in everyday conversations, social interactions, and their ability to connect meaningfully with others. You’ll have everything you need to teach social communication with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Structured. Evidence-based. Real-world results. Start your Free Trial to Access the Social Communication Curriculums →Instant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Who’s it For? Children and teens who don’t respond to others when spoken to Those who struggle with initiating and maintaining conversations Those who struggle with building and maintaining friendships and relationships Those who have trouble self-calming when upset and navigating disagreements with others Those who have trouble speaking up for themselves Those who struggle with topic maintenance or providing relevant information Those who will speak in some situations (like home) but not in others (like school) Those who have trouble repairing a conversation when it breaks down (such as when the other person is confused) Who Can Use It? Speech-Language Pathologists and Professionals Speech Language Therapy Assistants and SLPAs Parents and Caregivers Teachers and Educators We are neurodiversity-affirming! Our Curriculums honor every learner’s unique brain and communication style. Our lessons encourage each person to communicate in ways that feel comfortable, authentic, and true to who they are.Choose your Curriculum: Social Awareness and Interaction Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy Conversational Skills Abstract Language Selective Mutism Social Awareness and Interactions Curriculum:What is it? A neurodiversity-affirming, step-by-step program that supports social growth from early interaction skills like responding and joint attention to higher-level abilities like perspective taking and social understanding — helping children and teens connect and communicate in authentic, meaningful ways. Who is it for?Children and teens who… Do not respond to others or look when their name is called Struggle with joint attention and turn taking Have trouble with proximity/giving personal space Struggle to stay on topic or provide relevant information Have difficulty with perspective-taking or understanding others How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Building Social Awareness (Ages 1-2 yrs and beyond) Responding when Name is CalledSharing Joint AttentionBasic Turn-TakingEarly Social Routines and Games Intermediate Level: Strengthening Social Engagement (Ages 3-6 yrs and beyond) Topic Maintenance and Providing Relevant InformationUnderstanding Proximity/Personal Space Advanced Level: Perspective-Taking and Social Understanding (Ages 4-10 yrs and beyond) Understanding that Others may have Different Perspectives and FeelingsUsing Perspective Taking to Understand OthersUsing Perspective Taking to Resolve Conflicts and Misunderstandings * Age ranges represent when children typically master these skills. However, this program can help older children/teens with these skills as well. Try the Social Awareness and Interaction Curriculum Free for 7 DaysInstant access. No risk. Cancel anytime. Emotional Regulation and Self-Advocacy Curriculum:What is it? A neurodiversity-affirming, developmentally layered program that helps children and teens build emotional regulation and self-advocacy skills — starting with replacing challenging behaviors with communication (for younger children), then progressing to self-calming, proactive coping, and self advocacy (for older children and teens). Who is it for?Children and teens who… Have trouble self-calming when upset Have trouble managing highs and lows in mood and behavior Resort to challenging/unexpected behaviors when struggling with social interactions, such as being aggressive or saying hurtful thingsHave trouble speaking up for what they need or taking action to get their needs met How does it work?This Curriculum is broken down into three levels: Beginner Level: Replacing Challenging Behaviors with Communication (Ages 3-7 yrs and beyond) Replacing Challenging Behaviors with Communication Intermediate Level: Emotional Understanding and Self-Calming (Ages 5-10 yrs and beyond) Regulating Emotions and Self-Calming
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    29 mins
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