In this heart-felt, practical conversation, Nicole Yates sits down with Giselle Madera-Rodriguez—SLP/educator, EI specialist, teletherapy pro, and founder of Growth in Connections. We cover how to build authentic parent partnerships, what truly makes teletherapy work, why parent coaching is the secret sauce, and actionable steps for toddlers (2–3) with emerging speech/behavior concerns—especially in bilingual homes.What you’ll learnHow Giselle went from preschool TA to EI/teletherapy specialistParent coaching that actually sticks (and how to get buy-in)Making teletherapy work in real homes (structure + flexibility)Three go-to tips for late talkers & big behaviors (screen time, EI evals, follow-through)Bilingual kids: evaluation must-knows & why two languages are a superpowerScholarships & access (e.g., Step Up Unique Abilities in FL)Coaching therapists to connect without judgmentChapters0:00 Intro & welcome0:16 Giselle’s path: TA → Comm Disorders → Early Childhood Ed3:05 Early Intervention & supervised speech in NY3:57 Moving to FL, SLPA realities & finding the right clinic5:37 Teletherapy during COVID: structure, flexibility, and connection8:16 Parent coaching > flashcards: explaining the why10:18 Compassion in practice (ADHD parenting story)12:47 First steps for a 2-year-old with big behaviors13:48 Why virtual EI can work even better (parents as hands)15:47 The truth about progress: parent buy-in is everything20:27 Expectations, grace, and still running a business24:44 Access: Step Up scholarships & funding options26:40 Growing Connections—Giselle’s new parent/therapist coaching brand30:08 Three core tips: reduce pre-session screens, pursue EI, insist on bilingual evals & follow-up34:06 Raising bilingual kids: speak both languages (and how to count vocabulary)39:50 Don’t gatekeep: resources, community, and how to reach GiselleAbout GiselleGiselle Madera-Rodriguez is an educator, bilingual EI specialist, and coach dedicated to Growth in Connections—between therapists, parents, and children—so families feel confident and kids thrive.Connect with GiselleEmail: [email protected]: Growthinconnections.com (search “Giselle Growing Connections” if you don’t see it)Connect with Nicole / The Authentic SLPFacbook/IG/TikTok: @theauthenticslpNewsletter, resources & consults: The Authentic SLPResources mentionedEarly Intervention (Part C) — start with your state’s EI portalStep Up for Students (FL) – Search Unique Abilities ScholarshipBilingual evaluations: request testing in both languages if your child is dual-languageIf this helped, please like, subscribe, and share with a parent or therapist who needs it. 🧡#AuthenticSLP #SpeechTherapy #EarlyIntervention #ParentCoaching #Teletherapy #Bilingual #SLP #Autism #ADHD #LanguageDevelopment

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