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A Little Something Extra is hosted by GiGi Gianni, the namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, her brother Franco and her mom, Nancy. With 59 GiGi’s Playhouse locations across the country and Mexico they spread a global message of acceptance for all. GiGi’s offers free programs and celebrates everybody’s Little Something Extra! This podcast invites others to share their Little Something Extra in hopes of inspiring people to find theirs!!
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Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
This week, we're absolutely thrilled to welcome Jennifer Gray, founder of Gray Speak Therapy—now transitioning to Connected Speech—and Sarah Bookout, an experienced and passionate speech-language pathologist!
In this inspiring and information-packed episode, we dive deep into the importance of speech and communication, especially for individuals with Down syndrome. Jennifer and Sarah share what truly works when it comes to improving speech, offering practical tools, targeted exercises, and effective strategies tailored for both children and adults. We also explore the most rewarding aspects of being a speech pathologist, from witnessing breakthroughs to building lifelong connections. We even uncover how something as fun as karaoke can be a powerful, confidence-building tool in speech therapy. This episode will leave you empowered with practical tools and a renewed appreciation for the impact of speech therapy!
Watch the video version of this episode https://www.youtube.com/@alittlesomethingextra
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