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Welcome to the SLP Full Disclosure Podcast, the show for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) seeking to enrich their skills and build connections within the supportive speech therapy community. With our inclusive platform that fosters exploration and growth, we delve into a variety of topics, from practical therapy techniques and technologies to early-intervention, travel therapy, teletherapy, clinical fellowship, and more. Join us as we navigate the diverse field of speech-language pathology, embracing full disclosure each episode.2026 AMN Healthcare Alternative & Komplementäre Medizin Erfolg im Beruf Hygiene & gesundes Leben Ökonomie
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  • Erin Weiner on Autizan: How AI Extends Speech Therapy

    Erin Weiner on Autizan: How AI Extends Speech Therapy
    Sep 1 2026
    After nearly two decades of working in pragmatics and social communication, Erin Weiner noticed something shifting. Her clients were no longer engaged by traditional curricula. They were online, motivated by media and games—and she was only seeing them for one hour a week. So she did something unconventional: she built a solution. Autizan is an AI-powered platform that meets neurodivergent individuals where they are. Through an AI Chat Buddy avatar, interest-based conversations, and a guided Minecraft-based social world, users practice communication skills in a low-pressure, non-judgmental environment while SLPs and families track progress through a back-end dashboard. The platform is designed not to replace therapy, but to extend it. This episode is packed with real success stories, practical guidance for SLPs and families, and a frank conversation about what it means to bring AI into ethical, effective clinical practice. Follow SLP Full Disclosure on Instagram at @AMN_Ally for show updates and SLP opportunities. Key Takeaways Interest-Based Learning Works: When the platform meets users where they are, whether that's Sonic the Hedgehog, Minecraft, or ice cream, engagement follows naturally, and goals are woven into the conversation without the user even realizing it.AI Bridges the Gap Between Sessions: Autizan gives clients a place to turn when situations arise between therapy appointments, helping prevent regression and reducing the need for crisis intervention.The AI Chat Buddy Avatar Supports All Ages: Users eight and up who can read at approximately a third-grade level can interact with the avatar. Speaking is not required, making it accessible to a wide range of communicators.Minecraft as a Social Skills Lab: The platform's guided Minecraft world lets users practice real-world skills like teamwork, negotiation, and handling unexpected change in a safe, structured environment where four of the five characters are neurodivergent.Self-Regulation Benefits Were Unexpected: Multiple teachers and parents reported that Autizan helped with emotional regulation, not just communication goals—a discovery Erin hadn't originally anticipated.The Dashboard Gives SLPs Actionable Data: The back-end portal lets professionals and parents review session transcripts, monitor goal progress, and track usage—all exportable for IEP meetings and documentation.AI Complements SLPs—It Doesn't Replace Them: Erin is clear that Autizan is a tool, not a therapist. The human connection remains irreplaceable; AI simply extends the reach and frequency of meaningful practice. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Host Michelle Gage welcomes Erin Weiner and shares her full bio01:55 – Erin's clinical journey: noticing the shift in client engagement and identifying key pain points03:34 – The "why" behind Autizan: limited session time, real-time needs, and the role of AI05:12 – How Autizan was built: starting with pain points, hiring developers, and leaning on mentors06:19 – What Autizan is: an AI-powered, interest-based social communication platform07:06 – How SLPs use Autizan: school groups, IEP goals, no prep required08:20 – The AI Chat Buddy avatar: what a session looks like and how goals are embedded09:18 – Home use and carryover: parents putting goals into the platform and seeing results10:19 – The Minecraft component: rebuilding a village, learning teamwork, and the neurodivergent-majority world11:33 – How Autizan works within Minecraft (without selling the game)11:57 – Platform access: web-based, available on phones, iPads, and computers12:41 – Age ranges and accessibility: who benefits most from the avatar vs. the Minecraft component13:15 – School-based feedback: teacher responses, token limits, and session make-ups14:08 – The back-end dashboard: transcripts, goal tracking, and documentation for IEPs15:06 – Success story: the child in meltdown who connected with the "Autizan woman"15:52 – Self-regulation outcomes: an unexpected but significant benefit reported by teachers16:29 – Success story: the young adult with a job who used Autizan during an unexpected workplace closure17:03 – How AI is changing speech pathology, and why it won't replace SLPs18:46 – The value of extra practice: how repetition with the avatar built conversational flexibility20:50 – Advice for SLPs hesitant about AI: get on board or get left behind22:57 – Advice for families: supplement therapy, create custom social stories, personalize the experience23:28 – Closing remarks and where to find Autizan and Erin online Meet and Connect with Erin Weiner and Autizan Erin Weiner, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist, innovator, and the founder of Autizan. Erin earned her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Florida International University and her Bachelor of Arts from The George Washington University. She's certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), trained in ...
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    25 Min.
  • How AI Is Eliminating Paperwork Burnout for SLPs with Izzy Montano

    How AI Is Eliminating Paperwork Burnout for SLPs with Izzy Montano
    Aug 18 2026
    Izzy Montano's path to speech-language pathology started in the deaf community of San Diego, wound through the U.S. Navy's intelligence division, and eventually landed him in a school district managing a caseload of over 100 students. Somewhere in the middle of all that, he taught himself to code and built SLP AI Tools, a platform designed specifically to eliminate the administrative burnout that plagues so many clinicians. In this conversation, Izzy and Michelle unpack what AI actually is (and isn't), why paperwork can never love you back, and how shifting the cognitive load from writing to editing can restore the human connection at the heart of the profession. Izzy also gives a candid look at the propaganda on both sides of the AI debate, explains why a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is non-negotiable before using any AI platform, and reminds every listener—new grad and 30-year veteran alike—that AI is a tool to amplify clinical expertise, not replace it. Whether you are drowning in IEP paperwork, just starting your career journey, or somewhere in between, this episode will change how you think about AI in your practice. Key Takeaways AI simulates output—it never simulates origin. Human clinical judgment, creativity, and decision-making cannot be replicated. AI produces a first draft; the SLP shapes the final product.Editing is faster than starting from zero. Shifting the cognitive load from generation to editing dramatically reduces documentation time, leaving more bandwidth for direct client care.A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is non-negotiable. Before using any AI platform with patient or student information, confirm that a BAA is in place to ensure HIPAA compliance.Graduate students can access AI Praxis Prep for free. A 30-day free trial is available for students preparing for the Praxis exam, with the ability to focus on specific topic and subtopic areas. Chapters and Timestamps 00:00:00—Introduction and Welcome: Michelle introduces Izzy Montano and his background as a Navy veteran, school-based SLP, and founder of SLP AI Tools00:02:24—Izzy's Journey: From San Diego's deaf community and American Sign Language to speech-language pathology and the U.S. Navy00:03:51—From Teletherapy to AI: How Izzy's private practice teletherapy experience sparked his interest in coding and building AI tools for SLPs00:07:53—Building SLP AI Tools: How Izzy coded the platform himself using AI, starting with a Chrome extension concept and scaling to a full web application and iOS app00:09:47—The AI Debate: A balanced look at the propaganda on both sides of the AI conversation, drawing on Izzy's background in Naval Intelligence00:13:48—AI as an Output Simulator: Izzy's foundational principle—AI can simulate output but can never simulate origin—and what that means for SLP practice00:15:26—Paperwork Can Never Love You Back: Why reducing documentation time is ultimately about returning focus to patients, families, and clinical outcomes00:17:56—The Editing Advantage: Why the editing phase of the literary process matters more than the writing phase, and how AI accelerates the path to a polished clinical document00:20:30—The SOAP Note Tool: How the tool generates fresh, session-specific SOAP notes from live dictation, including full support for group sessions00:22:42—The Evaluation Sidekick: Apple Watch wireless mic integration, customizable templates, and hands-free first-draft evaluation reports00:25:07—Language Sample Analysis Tool: Automated transcription and analysis that calculates MLU, TTR, C-units, percent grammatical utterances, and more—in collaboration with CMU Case00:29:21—The Caseload Calendar: How the logic-based scheduling tool generates multiple caseload schedule options within a single day, with a patent pending00:32:17—AI Praxis Prep: Praxis preparation aligned to ETS guidelines, with topic-specific customization and a free 30-day trial for graduate students00:34:01—SLP Chat: A speech-language pathology-specific AI tool for creating therapy materials, custom games, and parent-friendly resources00:35:19—Staying Current with AI: How Izzy keeps pace with a rapidly evolving technology landscape and what he wants to learn from the broader SLP community00:37:34—ASHA Indianapolis: Izzy's booth at the ASHA Convention—directly across from AMN Healthcare00:38:46—Advice for SLPs Using AI: Always confirm a BAA is in place, use AI to amplify your work, and remember that the profession started with the focus on people Meet Izzy Montano Izzy Montano—known as Mr. Speechy on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok—is a father of four, Navy veteran, and self-employed SLP contractor based in the Arlington School District, where he serves developmental preschool and high school students on a caseload of more than 100. He is also the founder of SLP AI Tools, an AI-powered platform and iOS app designed to eliminate administrative burnout for speech-language ...
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    42 Min.
  • Voice Therapy with Maurice Goodwin

    Voice Therapy with Maurice Goodwin
    Aug 4 2026
    Welcome back to another episode of the SLP Full Disclosure podcast. In Episode 144, host Michelle sits down with Maurice Goodwin, a licensed speech-language pathologist and voice teacher based in Houston, Texas. Maurice is the founder of Goodwin Voice and Speech, adjunct faculty at Lamar University and Marymount University, and a specialist in voice and upper airway disorders. Together, they pull back the curtain on a subspecialty that many SLPs rarely encounter—and explain why that needs to change. Maurice shares his unique path into speech pathology—from vocal performance and music in undergrad to becoming a voice specialist who works with professional singers, performers, and medical patients alike. The conversation covers the full spectrum of voice disorders, diagnostic tools (many of them free), therapy approaches for pediatric and adult clients, and the critical importance of medical collaboration. Michelle also opens up about her own post-surgical voice experience, making for a candid and relatable discussion. Whether you're a new grad, a school-based SLP who has never seen a voice referral, or a seasoned clinician curious about expanding your scope, this episode delivers practical insight and genuine encouragement. Key Takeaways Voice Is a Broader Scope Than Most SLPs Realize: Voice disorders range from nodules and muscle tension dysphonia to neurologic conditions like spasmodic dysphonia, head and neck cancer, and post-surgical dysphonia. Hospital-based clinics manage the most medically complex cases, but community-based and school SLPs have real opportunities for early impact.Free Tools Exist for Voice Diagnostics: The CAPE-V, the GRBAS scale, pediatric patient-reported outcome measures, and Praat acoustic analysis software are all accessible and implementable without expensive equipment.Move Away from "Stop It" Therapy: Rather than telling clients what not to do, effective voice therapy focuses on active skill-building—using play-based activities, shaping voice behavior in real contexts, and teaching healthy voice use.Voice Therapy Is Not Harmful, but It Can Be Unhelpful: Without complete diagnostics or a clear understanding of the etiology, therapy may not produce results. Good diagnostics and medical collaboration are key to ensuring intervention is targeted and effective.SLPs Are Professional Voice Users Too: Using your voice for eight to 10 hours a day in clinical and social settings adds up. Awareness, balance, and rest are foundational to vocal health for clinicians themselves.The Research Is Positive: Evidence supports that when SLPs are involved—whether through indirect hygiene-based approaches or direct voice exercises—clients improve. The data is encouraging. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction: Michelle welcomes Maurice Goodwin and shares his background00:02:11 – Maurice's origin story: from vocal performer to speech-language pathologist00:03:39 – Inside a hospital-based voice clinic: what clients and diagnoses look like00:06:08 – What therapy looks like for medical voice patients vs. professional performers00:08:35 – Diagnostics in the school setting: free tools and accessible resources00:12:44 – What voice therapy looks like for pediatric clients00:14:44 – The problem with "stop it" therapy and why active therapy wins00:15:39 – Unpacking the statement: "Voice therapy is not harmful, but may not be helpful"00:17:10 – The medical diagnosis gap: why laryngeal imaging matters00:18:27 – Michelle's personal experience with post-surgical dysphonia00:22:42 – Vocal health for SLPs: voice fatigue, balance, and knowing when to rest00:25:17 – ASHA resources, perspectives, and the practice portal for voice disorders00:27:37 – Advice for new grads and early-career SLPs interested in voice Resources Mentioned CAPE-V (Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice) – Free auditory-perceptual rating scale for documenting voice quality https://www.asha.org/form/cape-v/GRBAS Scale – Rates voice characteristics including roughness, breathiness, weakness, and strain https://nyvoice.org/forms/Pediatric%20Voice%20Handicap%20Index.pdfPediatric Voice Handicap Index and Pediatric Voice-Related Quality of Life – Patient-reported outcome measures for pediatric voice cases https://baysidevoicecentre.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BVC-Paed-Voice-Related-QOL-Survey-PVRQOL-formonly.pdfPraat (praat.org) – Free, open-source acoustic analysis software for voice samples https://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/Dr. James Curtis's Website – Free resources for acoustic and aerodynamic voice analysis https://www.jamescurtisphd.me/tutorialsASHA Practice Portal: Voice Disorders – A comprehensive, clinically relevant guide developed by voice specialists https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/voice-disorders/?srsltid=AfmBOorCvjk6hgPaJ1NDhLTvHPsAyrWyfthDDzFK-TM9oUn4MzSp6BNRASHA Perspectives (SIG 3 – Voice and Upper Airway) – Now accessible to all ASHA members; ...
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    30 Min.
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