This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie welcomes Erin Gaul, owner and speech-language pathologist at Your Speech Path, LLC. Join Erin as she shares her journey from Gallaudet University to private practice, where she discovered her passion for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs).
In this episode, Erin and Hallie discuss diagnosing and treating CAS and OMDs, intensive therapy, and the challenges of collaboration in the field. They also explore the value of creating supportive spaces for SLPs to share knowledge, the role of orofacial myofunctional therapy, the need for better education to prepare future professionals, and more!
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In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Erin Gaul’s Unique Journey
- Immersion in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Culture
- Transitioning to Private Practice and Discovering Apraxia
- Differentiating Between CAS and OMD
- Understanding the Complexity of CAS and OMD
- Screening and Referral Tips for Professionals
- The Importance of Intensive Therapy for Apraxia
- Collaboration Challenges in the Field
- The Need for Safe Collaborative Spaces in Speech Pathology
- Challenges in Professional Collaboration and Support
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
- Understanding Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
LINKS
Connect with Erin on Instagram and Facebook or visit their website
>>> https://yourspeechpathllc.com/
Become a Certified Myofunctional Therapist™ (CMT®). Enroll here: www.themyomethod.com
Find a myofunctional therapist >>> www.themyodirectory.com
Ready to turn your “myo eyes” on? Join our webinar
>>> https://www.feedthepeds.com/myo-webinar
Download a Free F.A.S.T. Myo Screening Packet Here: FastMyoScreening.com
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