Welcome to Unlocking Joyful Communication, where we talk about how to create more connection, more understanding, and more meaningful communication with your autistic communicator.
We’re Cherie Somers and Alicia McManaman, two speech-language pathologists passionate about helping parents support communication in ways that feel natural, respectful, and joyful.
In this podcast, we share honest conversations, practical insights, and encouraging support for parents who want to better understand their child and build communication one meaningful moment at a time.
Cherie and Alicia are two highly trained Speech-Language Pathologists who developed their parent coaching program after years of watching too many professionals skip over the foundational skills that are essential to unlock meaningful communication. They knew they had to get this information into parents’ hands and this podcast is an extension of this work.
If you're ready to take charge of your toddler's communication, join in as Cherie and Alicia cut through the misinformation out there to help you shift your thinking about what it truly takes to get your child to communicate.
Our Original Podcast
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