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This episode features Amanda Schaumburg, of Panda Speech. Amanda runs a successful  TPT store, and is known for her awesome no prep products, lift the flap books, and thumbprint activities!

In this episode, we discuss Amanda’s role as a coach for the Special Olympics, her journey as a mom of a child with autism, and her favorite place she has visited on her family road trips.

We had an amazing time speaking with Amanda, and appreciate her honesty and openness throughout the episode. We are so excited to share this episode with you!

Topics & Questions

  • You have so many great products! Do you have a favorite and which are you most excited about right now? 
  • You have been very open in sharing that your son has autism. You even wrote and article for ASHA about it. Do you mind sharing a little bit about that experience? 
  • We think it’s amazing that you have been a Special Olympics coach!!! What sport have you coached and can you tell us more about what the experience was like? 
  • We love seeing your road trip maps on IG! Which was your favorite trip? Where did you get the idea to make the fun panda maps?

Game: United States of Speech

You’ll have to listen to find out Amanda’s activity ideas to use in therapy based on items that different states are know for. Do you want a copy of this  game? Let us know in the comments below!

Learn More:

Website
TPT Store
Instagram

About the Host

Venita Litvack M.A. CCC-SLP (She/Her)

Venita is an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant in south Florida. She has a passion for using AAC, AT, and literacy to support individuals with complex communication needs, autism, and other diagnoses. Venita has presented on several topics related to AAC at local and national conferences. She co-authored two articles published in ASHA Leader’s online publication, as well as the Lou Knows What to Do book series published by Boys Town Press.

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