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KidsCare On Air is a podcast dedicated to supporting and empowering pediatric home health professionals and the families they serve. Whether you’re a speech, occupational, or physical therapist, a nurse working in home health, or a parent navigating care for your child, we provide valuable insights, expert advice, and real-world stories to support you. Rooted in KidsCare Home Health’s mission—changing lives through Commitment, Accountability, Results, and Ethics—we bring you engaging discussions you can tune into while out in the field or at home.

Supporting Therapists. Empowering Families. Changing Lives

  • Episode 22: Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Laura Smith
    on October 2, 2025

    Today's episode is a conversation with Laura Smith about Childhood Apraxia of Speech.   Edith Strand 2020 article: https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_JSLHR-23-00415   DTTC Info: https://childapraxiatreatment.org/dttc/   PROMPT Info: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/webinar_library/what-is-prompt/   Jordan Christian LeVan: @fightingformyvoice (IG) https://www.youtube.com/@jordanchristian9099 YouTube   Article about "Buy Bobby a Puppy": https://doi.org/10.1044/2016_JSLHR-S-15-0184   Apraxia Boot Camp: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/intensive-training/   DEMMS: https://products.brookespublishing.com/Dynamic-Evaluation-of-Motor-Speech-Skill-DEMSS-Manual-P1100.aspx   VMPAC-R: https://vmpac-r.com/#!/   SLP's Guide to Treating CAS: https://www.speechcorner.com/product/the-slp-s-guide-to-treating-childhood-apraxia-of-speech/?srsltid=AfmBOooVJawaeR31NYZbChB-zm-g6mO7S8VSb-bRjF5FBDhLvUZcmi5k   Overcoming Apraxia: https://slpmommyofapraxia.com/product/overcoming-apraxia/   Laura's website: https://slpmommyofapraxia.com/   Appraising Apraxia: https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.FTR2.22032017.50   GMA segment on Laura and Rhonda Rousey: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/33380055 

  • Episode 21: KidsCare Authorizations with Jessica Pylate
    on September 25, 2025

    Today's episode is a conversation about Authorizations with our Authorizations Director, Jessica Pylate. 

  • Episode 20: KidsCare Physician Liaisons with Dafne Hernandez
    on September 18, 2025

    Join me for a conversation with Dafne Hernandez, our Physician Liaison Manager. 

  • Episode 19: KidsCare Processing with Hillary Williams
    on September 11, 2025

    Today's episode is a conversation with Hillary Williams all about Processing new patient referrals for KidsCare.

  • Episode 18: KidsCare Staffing with Belinda Salinas
    on September 4, 2025

    Join Karen for a conversation with KidsCare's Director of Operations, Belinda Salinas, about our Staffing Department. 

  • Episode 17: Dr. Juhi Raizada on Pediatrics and Parenting
    on August 28, 2025

    In today's episode is a conversation about parenting and pediatric care with Dr. Juhi Raizada. You can find her on Instagram @doctorjuhi.

  • Episode 16: Baylor Family CARE with Kristy Delony
    on August 21, 2025

    Today's episode is a conversation with Kristy Delong, Senior Research Associate and Doctoral Candidate at Baylor University in Waco, Texas about the Baylor Family CARE Program, a grant-funded resource for families of children with autism.   Learn more at their website:  Baylor University Family CARE https://bearlab.soe.baylor.edu/current-projects/family-care/about-us   Would you like to host a parent training in your town?  Contact US   Register for Upcoming Parent Trainings here!     Follow us on Facebook and Instagram    **training and coaching offered in English and Spanish**

  • Episode 15: Sensory-Friendly Spaces with Meg Raby Klinghoffer
    on August 14, 2025

    In today's episode Karen is chatting with Meg Raby Klinghoffer, an SLP with Kulture City, the world's leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance.  You can find more information about Kulture City at https://www.kulturecity.org/. You can download the app by going here or wherever you get your apps.   You can find Meg's children's book here. 

  • Episode 14: A Sibling's Perspective on Disability
    on August 7, 2025

    Today's episode is a conversation with one of our Colorado therapists, Abby McGlone, about her big brother Alex, who had Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS).  Please be sure to check out our social media posts about this episode to see some photos of Alex!

  • Episode 13: On Feeding with Ashley Bourgoyne
    on July 31, 2025

    Today's episode is a conversation with our South Carolina Clinical Manager, Ashley Bourgoyne, on different types of feeding therapy and different approaches.  Grasshopper story