In this episode of 'Hear Me Out,' hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin speak with parent Brandon Benzer about his son Chet’s speech delays. Brandon describes how parent participation, themed play activities, sibling support, and field trips helped their family, and how Chet’s articulation and frustration improved over time. He encourages parents to seek evaluations early, get on wait lists while continuing other services, and avoid comparing journeys, while the hosts note the clinic’s free services and the importance of grants and donations.

In this episode, Steve Kaarbo discusses his work with Northwood Children's Services and the MNSWCA, a non-profit organization. He talks about the transition to community-based mental health support and the impact of COVID-19 on children's social skills. Steve explains how MNSWCA raises funds for the Masonic Children's Clinic through events like the Frozen Force Artist Showcase and Excalibur Con, blending nerd culture with philanthropy to support speech and mental health services for children.

In this episode of 'Hear Me Out,' hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin from the Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders sit down with retired speech-language pathologist Tahirih Bushy. They discuss Tahirih's impactful career, which has spanned public schools, outpatient healthcare, university teaching, and private practice. They share anecdotes about their past experiences working and learning from Tahirih, highlighting her innovative approach to communication therapy, including the development of the Autism Games website and programs like Buddy Group and Stage Play. Tahirih shares her philosophy on the importance of play, curiosity, and humility in therapy, as well as the significance of mentorship and continuous learning. Listen in for an inspiring conversation about the evolution and future of speech-language pathology.