91: The One About Early Intervention & Behavior with Ashley Scott
In this episode, I am joined by Ashley Scott, a dually-certified speech language pathologist and BCBA. Ashley is a pediatric therapist with a concentration in developmental delays and Autism. She works with infants and toddlers with feeding disorders due to tethered oral tissues and behavioral issues relative to feeding. She loves training up and coming professionals in the field as well as providing community workshops and learning opportunities to others.
Her journey began in public schools as a school SLP, then pupil appraisal, and finally district coordinator for the speech/hearing dept. While working in the schools, she saw clients on the side and ultimately resigned to open her private practice: Chatter Nola.
She has been voted New Orleans Best SLP for 3 consecutive years, but her greatest accomplishment is being a mother to 3 little boys and a devoted wife of 12 years.
Ashley's mission is always to empower others and of course, help little people & families to be successful in their journeys.
Topics/Questions:
What are some of the early behavioral signs of autism?
How can behavioral challenges be exacerbated by ineffective communication skills?
Why is early intervention important for children with behavioral challenges?
How do you incorporate behavioral strategies in play?
You also specialize in tongue tie in infants. What should other SLPs know?
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