The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs
Join Rose Griffin, a dedicated Speech Therapist and BCBA from ABA SPEECH, as she shares her compassionate approach to supporting the communication needs of autistic individuals. With 20 years of experience, Rose is committed to respecting and understanding the diverse ways autistic people communicate and interact with the world.
This podcast is a resource for professionals and parents alike, offering practical strategies that honor each person's unique communication style. Rose covers a wide range of topics, including how to recognize and support autistic communication from an early age, the distinctions between autism and speech differences, and effective, respectful approaches to fostering communication, whether a child is non-speaking, minimally speaking, or verbal.
Through a mix of interviews and solo episodes, Rose explores how to enhance meaningful connections, address challenges with empathy, and celebrate the strengths of autistic individuals. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator, you'll find valuable insights and actionable advice to create supportive environments that empower communication and honor neurodiversity.
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The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs
#167: The Importance of Public Speaking In Healthcare with Dr. Breanne Hartley
Whether you’re a keynote speaker or you’re attending a small group team meeting, front of the room speaking opportunities are abundant in the autism healthcare field. And they are mutually beneficial. Dr. Breanne Hartley is BCBA-D who is passionate about public speaking. These opportunities create an environment of learning, collaboration, and sharing ideas and thoughts.
Public Speaking Strategies for SLPs, BCBAs, and anyone with a front of the room opportunity:
- Conceptualize any opportunity as a “front of the room” opportunity.
- Be prepared. Consider what ideas you want to convey, plan key points with supporting material and real world examples
- Ask yourself questions: How do you want the audience to think and feel?
- Know your audience. Who are you talking to SLPs? BCBAs? Parents?
- Study other public speakers in your field. What do you want to emulate and what do you want to avoid?
- Have a back up plan. (Dr. Hartley’s pro tip - PRINT YOUR SLIDES!)
- Sound and Memorable Concluding Remarks. Consider a quote or a call to action for your audience.
Along with these great tips, we also discuss Dr. Hartley’s work as the Chief Clinical Officer at UNIFI Autism Care. UNIFI is on a mission to level up autism care and create a unified experience between providers and clinicians for the benefit of the patient.
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What’s Inside:
- Finding opportunities for public speaking, big and small, as a provider
- The mutual benefits of public speaking opportunities for providers and speakers.
- Strategies for public speaking for anyone!
- What is UNIFI Autism Care?
Mentioned In This Episode:
ABA SPEECH Connection Membership
C.A.R.E. Autism
Breanne Hartley, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA - Chief Clinical Officer - UNIFI Autism Care | LinkedIn
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