Welcome to the All About Kids Podcast brought to you by All About Kids (@aaakcares), the leading provider of children’s therapeutic and educational services in New York. This podcast explores children’s developmental needs—ABA, speech therapy, and beyond—through expert insight and the lived experiences of parents and adults affected by developmental disorders. Every conversation on this show extends our mission: to build a world where all children have access to early intervention and the…
How do you go from supporting one child’s development at a time to leading the people and programs that support thousands? Today, Eileen Lombardo-Young answers that question. Eileen is a speech-language pathologist, educator, and Executive Director of Preschool Programs and Services at All About Kids. Her role in making a difference in the lives of children was built case by case through hands-on…
There’s a surreal moment that happens when you stop being an SLP grad student and suddenly become the Clinical Fellow walking into the room. On this episode of the All About Kids Podcast, Speech Language Pathologists Mallory Kanterman and Kate Grande pull back the curtain on what their Clinical Fellowship at All About Kids actually looked like. From communicating with their supervisors to managing…
In this episode, Zach sits down with speech-language pathologists Maggie and Francie, hosts of Tell Me About It: An SLP Podcast (@tellmeaboutitslp), to unpack the explosive claims made in the wildly popular Telepathy Tapes. The series suggests that some non-speaking autistic individuals can communicate telepathically, but when communication experts listened closely, they saw a different story.…
This episode features Philippa Ross, a speech therapist sharing her journey from graduate school into clinical practice. She reflects on the shift to teletherapy, the importance of flexibility, building rapport with children and families, and adapting sessions in real time. Philippa also breaks down common misconceptions about speech therapy and explains how creativity, play, and…
Speech-language pathologist Danielle Pugliese shares an honest look at her clinical fellowship year, from common mistakes new SLPs make to navigating agency life, paperwork, billing, and time management. She explains how teletherapy reshaped her workflow, why humility and ongoing learning matter early in a career, and what grad school doesn’t prepare you for. The episode offers practical advice…
Speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark breaks down how the pandemic exposed major cracks in the speech therapy system. She explains why teletherapy became a necessity overnight, where it falls short, and why parent support and mental health must come before rigid therapy goals. Clark also highlights overwhelming SLP caseloads, lack of funding, and the urgent need for early intervention and…
Comedian Kirk Smith shares an unfiltered, deeply human look at raising his nonverbal, severely autistic son. He talks about grief, humor, public judgment, parenting expectations, and why comedy helps him survive overwhelming moments. Smith challenges stereotypes about autism, argues against romanticized portrayals, and explains how compassion, patience, and “presuming competence” matter more than…
On this episode of The All About Kids Podcast, we’re joined by Shannon Kennedy, a certified speech-language pathologist and former Clinical Fellow here at All About Kids. Shannon takes us through her journey into the world of speech therapy — from her early inspiration to that powerful moment when everything clicked and she knew she was right where she was supposed to be. We talk about what it’s…
Welcome back to the All About Kids Podcast, this time I sit down with Gabrielle Carmody. Gabrielle is a BCBA and sleep specialist dedicated to helping children on the spectrum improve their sleep. In this episode, we get into what drew Gabby into the world of BCBAs and sleep. We discuss the key elements of creating a bedtime routine for a child with autism, common mistakes parents make when…
On this episode of The All About Kids Mashup, Dr. Sima Gerber discusses how to build a preverbal vocabulary with your toddler, Abbie Lande discusses the stages of late talkers, and the Pediatric Speech Pals discuss what it's like applying to SLP grad School. ALL ABOUT KIDS LINKS Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-about-kids-podcast/id1522359220 Spotify:…
