Join Brittany (SLP) & Shawna (BCBA) as they dive into the world of neurodiversity. Each episode, they discuss insights, tips, and collaboration strategies for both parents & professionals alike, through the lens of their real-life experiences as mothers & clinicians.
We Wrote a Sleep Behaviour Contract - Bye‑Bye Bedtime Meltdowns (Mostly)
Behaviour contracts are a great collaborative tool we love for tackling sleep-time headaches - they help families & kiddos (neurotypical and neurodiverse alike) hash out the "why", set clear steps, and pick reinforcers that actually work.
We walk you through real examples from our lives - from timers and five‑/two‑minute warnings to replacement ideas - and how to write a simple, kid-friendly contract with drawings, signatures, and visuals. As moms and clinicians, we keep it kind and practical: get curious about the function (is it sensory seeking, anxiety, or plain habit?), offer choices, specify what “success” looks like, and plan reinforcements ahead of time so it’s not bribery in the heat of the moment.
Timestamps:
(01:41) - Welcome
(14:17) - Case Study - Turning Shoe Licking Into a Teaching Moment
(26:56) - Bribery vs. Reinforcement
(39:27) - Tidy Tuesdays - Choosing reinforcers and making behaviour change stick
(50:13) - Troubleshooting Behaviour Contracts — When Rewards Become the Focus
Mentioned In This Episode:
Bedtime without battles: Behaviour contracts - Free PDF toolkit download (https://www.elemenoe.ca/our-materials/p/bedtime-without-battles )
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5 Oct 2026
Rose Griffin: The SLP-BCBA 'Unicorn' Behind ABA Speech
Today we're so excited to be speaking with a true dually-certified unicorn in the SLP & ABA world - Rose Griffin!
Rosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has over 20 years of experience as a professional working in both the public and private sectors. Rose is the founder of ABA SPEECH. ABA SPEECH offers therapy services and The ABA SPEECH CONNECTION MEMBERSHIP geared towards helping speech therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs support their autistic students. Rose is an author of the book "Say It With Me: Naturalistic Interventions to Support Speech and Social Engagement" and she is the host of the The ABA Speech Podcast, a weekly show all about autism and communication. She is a sought-after speaker who enjoys connecting with audiences at the local, state, and national level. Rose is passionate about the mission of ABA SPEECH, which is to help all students become more independent communicators.
Timestamps:
(01:25) - Welcome
(02:14) - Meet Rose
(13:35) - Transforming a Student's Life with AAC and ABA
(27:12) - Minimally Vocal and Emergent Communicators
(32:07) - Data Collection Amid Distractions: Balancing Accuracy and Engagement
(41:41) - Songs as Tools
(46:19) - Where To Find Rose's Book
Mentioned In This Episode:
Barb Esch, SLP & BCBA - Early Echoic Skills Assessment and Program Planner (EESAPP) (https://barbaraesch.com/eesa-program-planner/ )
Where To Find Rose:
Instagram: @abaspeechbyrose (https://www.instagram.com/abaspeechbyrose/)
Website: abaspeech.org (https://abaspeech.org/)
More From Rose:
Grab Her Book: Say It With Me (https://abaspeech.lpages.co/say-it-with-me-book-page/): Naturalistic Tools to Spark Speech and Social Engagement for Emergent Communicators (https://abaspeech.lpages.co/say-it-with-me-book-page/)
Join The ABA Speech Connection (https://aba-speech-connection.circle.so/checkout/aba-speech-connection-membershi)
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Visit The Sensory Supply (https://thesensorysupply.com/) for the best in sensory products to soothe, stimulate, and inspire.
Learn about our clinic Elemenoe (https://www.elemenoe.ca/) where we work to reach milestones together through speech, language, behaviour & learning.
Visit neurodiversallyspeaking.com (https://neurodiversallyspeaking.com/) for all podcast & show info:
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Mentioned in this episode:
CTA - Brit - Show Idea
21 Sept 2026
SLP-ABA Collaboration: Speech Strategies Every ABA Therapist Should Know
Time to chat about speech-language pathology (SLP) and how it's teachings can be applied to behavior analysis (ABA) and trust us, this is going to be a goldmine for anyone in the field!
We'll talk about how collaboration between SLPs and ABA therapists can supercharge the progress of their clients. We'll share practical tips that highlight the importance of understanding speech and language development, and break down the nuances that often get lost in translation between the two professions. We tackle everything from articulation to literacy, emphasizing that the more we work together, the better we can serve our clients - because let’s face it, teamwork makes the dream work!
Timestamps:
(01:34) - Welcome
(03:21) - Speech vs. Language Therapy
(19:25) - Collaboration in Speech Therapy
(30:03) - Language Development in Children
(41:42) - The Importance of Language in Therapy
(55:01) - Reading Skills: Collaboration in Practice
Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 2, "SLP & ABA: How Speech Therapy and Behaviour Therapy Work Together" — covers scope of practice in detail: https://neurodiversallyspeaking.com/episode/intro-to-slp-aba (https://neurodiversallyspeaking.com/episode/intro-to-slp-aba)
The Elemenoe "who does what" collaboration guide comparing SLP, OT, and BCBA roles: (https://www.elemenoe.ca/our-materials/p/parent-guide-collaboration-autism-therapy)https://www.elemenoe.ca/our-materials/p/parent-guide-collaboration-autism-therapy (https://www.elemenoe.ca/our-materials/p/parent-guide-collaboration-autism-therapy)
Kaiser, A. P., & Hampton, L. H. (2017). Enhanced milieu teaching. In R. J. McCauley, M. E. Fey, & R. Gillam (Eds.), Treatment of language disorders in children (2nd ed., pp. 87–119). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Word Quest: Decodable Phonics Activity Book series — available on Amazon: (https://www.amazon.ca/Word-Quest-Decodable-Phonics-Activity/dp/B0H6RB8SD5)https://www.amazon.ca/Word-Quest-Decodable-Phonics-Activity/dp/B0H6RB8SD5 (https://www.amazon.ca/Word-Quest-Decodable-Phonics-Activity/dp/B0H6RB8SD5)
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Visit The Sensory Supply (https://thesensorysupply.com/) for the best in sensory products to soothe, stimulate, and inspire.
Learn about our clinic Elemenoe (https://www.elemenoe.ca/) where we work to reach milestones together through speech, language, behaviour & learning.
Visit neurodiversallyspeaking.com (https://neurodiversallyspeaking.com/) for all podcast & show info:
Follow us:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversallyspeaking)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/neurodiversallyspeaking)
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TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodiversallyspeaking)
Contact:
Have a question or a topic that you'd love to hear on the show? Get in touch with us at hello@neurodiversallyspeaking.com
Mentioned in this episode:
CTA - Brit - Show Idea
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