Hosted by speech pathologist Olga Komadina, this podcast offers a down-to-earth look at helping children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. You’ll hear therapy tips, case reflections, and honest conversations about what really works in everyday practice — for both families and therapists.
Olga Komadina Apraxia Therapy Podcast
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Hosted by speech pathologist Olga Komadina, this podcast offers a down-to-earth look at helping children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. You’ll hear therapy tips, case reflections, and honest conversations about what really works in everyday practice — for both families and therapists.
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November 27, 2025
Episode 7: Neuroaffirming CAS Therapy (CAS + Autism)
<p>This is Part 2 of my neuroaffirming CAS + Autism series — a practical and compassionate look at regulation, motivation, and keeping everyone (including you) out of meltdown territory during therapy and daily routines.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share gentle, immediately usable strategies, including:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Building choice and control into tasks</li><li>Using simple visual schedules and visual timers</li><li>Giving clear warnings before transitions or change</li><li>Weaving in sensory and movement breaks</li><li>Using first–then, countdowns and predictable expectations</li><li>Keeping goals small and wins frequent</li><li>Knowing when to drop demands and shift into calming</li><li>Keeping therapy playful, meaningful and connection-driven</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you support a child with CAS + Autism, this episode will help make sessions feel lighter, calmer and more connected.</p><p><br></p><p>This is also the final episode of Season 1. Next year, I’ll be introducing parent interviews and guest conversations with CAS specialists, and I’m excited for where this podcast is heading.</p><p><br></p><p>In the meantime, if you’d like more support:</p><p>You can find my complete guide to how I treat CAS here:</p><p>https://www.olgakomadinapraxiatherapy.com.au/product-page/the-apraxia-cas-therapy-handbook-live-examples-detailed-strategies-1</p><p><br></p><p>You can also follow me on Instagram or Facebook for regular CAS therapy tips and teaching:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/olgakomadina_apraxia_therapy?igsh=dmRxdHVtaXV6c3d5&utm_source=qr </p>
November 21, 2025
Episode 6: Neuroaffirming Apraxia Therapy (CAS + Autism) - Part 1
<p>Episode 6 is out — the first part of a 2-part series on Neuroaffirming CAS Therapy (for children with both CAS + Autism).</p><p><br></p><p>A lot of families don’t know this, but I trained in two worlds at the same time:</p><p>🧡 Autism — inside a large autism non-for-profit</p><p>🧡 CAS — inside a CAS-only clinic</p><p><br></p><p>This overlap shaped my entire therapy philosophy.</p><p>It taught me that you can hold both:</p><p>• motor-speech precision</p><p>• neuroaffirming principles</p><p>• connection and co-regulation</p><p>• meaningful participation</p><p><br></p><p>In Part 1, I share the foundational strategies I use to support children with both CAS and Autism — in ways that feel safe, respectful, and effective.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Episode 6 — listen now:</p><p>Neuroaffirming CAS Therapy (Part 1 of 2)</p>
November 12, 2025
Episode 5: Progress Notes and Report Writing in CAS — Clarity, Purpose & Advocacy
<p>In this episode, Olga dives into one of the most practical (and often overlooked) parts of therapy — writing meaningful progress notes and NDIS reports for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p>• How to write notes that are useful for both therapy planning and NDIS reporting</p><p>• What makes a report effective for demonstrating progress and functional impact</p><p>• How to balance clinical accuracy with parent-friendly language</p><p>• Why every report can also double as a powerful advocacy document</p><p><br></p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode — including free downloads and templates — can be found on Olga’s website or under “Files” in the Apraxia NDIS Support & Advocacy Facebook group.</p><p><br></p>
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