#296: Social Skills and Mealtimes with Dr. Katherine Bateman

#296: Social Skills and Mealtimes with Dr. Katherine Bateman

September 1, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 296

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Dr. Katherine Bateman discusses the importance of mealtimes for social skills and introduces Snack Talk as a communication support tool.

Mealtimes are full of natural opportunities for communication, connection, and friendship, but we may be overlooking just how valuable those moments can be. Dr. Katherine Bateman joins me to explore Snack Talk, a simple visual communication support designed to help learners engage with peers during meals and snacks. We talk about using personalized questions and visual choices to make communication accessible across modalities, including speech, gestures, AAC, and other forms of communication...

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