In this podcast episode, hosts welcome back Jillian Little and her student intern, Jadyn Weckworth, to discuss the student intern experience in the field of speech-language pathology. The episode covers the journey aspiring speech pathologists undertake, including acquiring a master's degree and completing clinical hours. Jadyn shares her inspiration to join the profession, her experiences at different internships, and her growing interest in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Jillian and Jadyn reflect on the mentoring process and the importance of building clinical confidence and adapting to individual patient needs. The episode also delves into the collaborative experience of running the Buddy Group, a social language group for children, highlighting the importance of observational learning, scaffolding, and interdisciplinary collaboration in professional development.

In this episode of 'Hear Me Out,' hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin discuss the 'Stage Play' program with guest Kate Horvath. They explore how this acting class for neurodivergent children uses theater to enhance communication, social skills, and emotional awareness. The episode covers the program's origins, growth, and the impactful collaboration between the Masonic Children's Clinic and local theater professionals.

In this episode of 'Hear Me Out,' hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin from the Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders discuss communication disorders with guest Alyssa Acker, a school speech language pathologist. Alyssa shares her personal journey into the field, inspired by her daughter's hearing issues. The discussion covers the Help Me Grow referral process in Minnesota, the importance of early childhood screenings, and how evaluations for communication issues are conducted in public schools. The team highlights the value of collaboration between professionals for the benefit of the child and their family. Tamara also shares tips for parents on managing activity transitions for children. The episode emphasizes the benefits of early intervention and support for children with communication disorders.