Today’s interview with Bridgette Nicholson, OT and AT consultant is the first of a three-part episode.  During the first interview we get to know Bridgette a little more by asking her to share with us where her journey began and how her experiences as an OT and AT consultant have helped her to create the tools, resources and workshops that help teach professionals and parents how to create active and engaging learning environments.  Bridgette explains body-brain integration. She explains why rhythm is so important in learning and how it all works.  She shares with us some of the existing evidence and research that supports the use integration of a structured rhythm and movement program.  She discusses how using Buddy Rhythmic Poetry and Reading can help students with their reading.  We end the first episode with Bridgette sharing ideas and suggestions for how to evaluate the program once it is implemented and some of her favorite ways to evaluate her students. 

2:02:     Where the Journey Begins and a little background

9:20:     Body-Brain Integration explained

13:26:   The importance and powerful impact of Rhythm and why and how it works.

23:04:   The research about rhythm 

30:43:   Buddy Rhythmic Poetry and Ready

33:13:   Research and data collection currently using Bridgette’s program

34:27:   How you can evaluate the program with your student and child

36:50:   Some of Bridgette’s favorite ways to evaluate her students

Training Website:              www.bridgettenicholson.com

Membership:                     www.bridgettenicholson.com/membership

In-person Trainings:         www.bridgettenicholson.com/worshops

Facebook:                            www.facebook.com/bodybraintech

LinkedIn:                              www.linkedin.com/in/bnassistivetech/

Twitter Account:               twitter.com/BridgetteATech

Email:                                    info@bridgettenicholson.com  

Welcome to the first episode of Connect Share Inspire!

Today’s interview is with Brenda Del Monte, a speech language pathologist (SLP), and the author of the book I See You In There.  Brenda is an SLP who specializes in providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to individual with complicated bodies and complex needs.  

I See You In There, is a collection of personal stories of the people and events Brenda has been inspired by over her life time, but mostly about the stories of the families and individuals she has worked with over the last 23 years of her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist committed to providing a voice to the voiceless.

The stories she shares are inspirational and heartfelt.  They inspire the reader to see the person inside a complicated body, and provide valuable knowledge and simple truths that can empower us all to make a positive difference!

  7:45:         All about Martin:  Everyone is here on purpose for a purpose

15:50:        Creating Authentic Human Connection

24:13:        Understanding the Grief Cycle

30:30:        Step by Step switch-a great tool for creating connection between home and school.

39:30:        The benefits of teamwork.  SLP and OT working together and                 incorporating  the power of movement and technology.        
Experience with Adaptive Switch Labs (ASL).

47:56:        Believe Beyond Ability a non-profit inspiring and empowering

53:50:       All about Abigail

1:04:00:  Celebrating the Inch Stones

1:06:25:  The Awe and Wonder podcast! 

1:10:34:  Where to purchase I See You in There  

1:16:11:  Where you can contact Brenda Del Monte

 
Where and how you can connect with Brenda Del Monte, SLP

Facebook:  technicallyspeaking

LINKEDIN:  Brenda Del Monte

Instagram:  technicallyspeakingaac

YOUTUBE CHANNEL: technicallyspeakingaac and specialedtechcenter

Podcast:  Awe and Wonder Podcast: AAC & AT

Email:  Brenda.DelMonte@gmail.com

Resources and Links

Purchase the book I See You In There on AMAZON and AUDIBLES

Adaptive Switch Labs (ASL):  www.asl-inc.com

Ablenet Step by Step: www.ablenetinc.com