SLPs & Parents: Overlooked Parent-Child Insights

SLPs & Parents: Overlooked Parent-Child Insights

June 18, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 1 · Episode 98

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This episode discusses how SLPs can better support and educate caregivers about speech and language development.

Gain approachable, engaging ways SLPs can support and educate caregivers without overwhelming them. Guest: Carly Dorfman, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of Speech Link, Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, welcomes Carly Dorfman, MS, CCC-SLP, for a practical conversation about one of the most overlooked parts of early intervention: the parent knowledge gap. While SLPs often assume caregivers understand foundational speech, language, and developmental milestones, many parents have never been taught what to look for or how everyday interactions shape communication growth. Through real-world examples and strategies drawn from the KIDnection Method™, she shares how clinicians can translate clinical knowledge into fun, accessible learning opportunities that empower families and strengthen carryover beyond therapy sessions. About the Guest: Carly is a licensed, certified, and credentialed pediatric speech-language pathologist with over 12 years of experience treating children of all developmental levels. She specializes in a child- and family-centered approach, using evidence-based best practices to improve speech…

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Host: Char Boshart

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