The Pic-A-Talk Podcast: PodTalk

Episode 2: AAC Training Tips with Johanna Roa, M.A., CF-SLP

Johanna Roa is a Speech-Language Pathologist based in Detroit, Michigan. She received her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2019 and her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2022 from Wayne State University. Johanna has conducted research on her field's demand for bilingual clinicians in the United States as well as appropriate evaluation and treatment approaches for culturally and linguistically diverse children. She has presented her findings at various events, including the 2021 National ASHA Convention. Johanna has clinical experience with a variety of individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive impairments, and speech and language disorders. Johanna currently works as a school-based SLP in Detroit charter schools working with children between the ages of 4 and 14.

Episode 1: What is Autism? (with Teacher Q)

In this episode, we will be talking about the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and its signs and symptoms. We are joined by Teacher Q of Alexa's Haven as he talks about autism and his experience teaching children with this condition

Episode 0: The Pic-A-Talk Story

Have you ever been misunderstood? Of course, you have. Whether we use words or body language, all of us communicate constantly and everywhere. Sometimes misunderstandings happen and this becomes frustrating which may then lead to arguments. Most of us are capable of explaining ourselves through words to fix or avoid the conflicts we encounter. Unfortunately, this is not the case for everyone. People with communication disabilities have difficulty expressing themselves verbally, which makes it very difficult for most of us to understand and connect with them.

The Pic-A-Talk Podcast

We are launching the Pic-A-Talk podcast: PodTalk! The purpose of this podcast is to spread awareness about one of the most overlooked communities in our country: the PWD community or the persons with disabilities community.