In this episode of 'Hear Me Out,' hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin from the Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders discuss the clinic's mission and efforts to support children with communication disorders. They interview Markus Mueller, the Regional Director of Northern Minnesota for Masonic Charities, who shares his experiences and insights on fundraising and community support for the clinic. Markus highlights the importance of raising awareness and securing donations, both big and small, to keep the clinic's services free for families. The episode also touches on various programs like the sensory room, audiology services, and autism assessment initiatives. The segment concludes with practical tips from Tamara on how parents can encourage communication in their children by slowing down and respecting all forms of their child's communication.

In this episode of the Hear Me Out podcast, our guests, Sean and Shannon Walsh, share their journey of raising their autistic son Kyler. They recount their experiences with early interventions, struggles for diagnosis, and the support they've received from the Masonic Children's Clinic. The podcast highlights their involvement in various programs and the importance of parental advocacy. Additionally, Tamara provides practical communication tips based on the OWL method—Observe, Wait, and Listen.

In this episode of Hear Me Out, hosts Niki Lampi and Tamara Pogin from the Masonic Children's Clinic for Communication Disorders discuss with Sorina Larson, a specialist in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), about her non-traditional journey into speech therapy, her advanced training in the field, and her involvement in significant research studies regarding the optimal dosage for CAS therapy. Sorina shares detailed explanations on diagnosing and treating CAS, particularly through the Dynamic Temporal Tactile Cueing (DTTC) approach, her experiences from a research study, and the impact of advanced training. The episode also highlights the importance of community involvement and the clinic’s effort to support students and families affected by communication disorders.