# 132. Do Your Kids Need Speech Therapy? with Sarah Dowling

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Podcast: [Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous](https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-success-with-kami-wanous-6589569)
Published: 2026-02-24T03:02:02+00:00
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Do my kids need speech therapy, or is this just a normal phase? In this episode, I’m joined by speech pathologist Sarah Dowling to unpack what speech therapy actually covers, how to think about speech delay and stuttering, and what a helpful evaluation looks like. We also talk about why speech and literacy are often connected, plus how homeschool parents can support progress at home in a realistic way. In this episode, we cover: Speech sounds vs. language vs. fluency (and why it matters) Stuttering: what to watch for and how support works The speech–reading connection many parents miss How to choose an SLP who partners with your family *Jump start your family’s learning fun and curiosity with the Love of Learning Launch Pad! Know your starting point and next steps in this free quiz! https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0 CONNECT WITH SARAH: * If you’re a SLP that works in schools, grab Sarah’s free guide “Consultation to Collaboration” https://sarahdowlingschoolslpcoaching.com/page/guide Website: https://sarahdowlingschoolslpcoaching.com/ CONNECT WITH KAMI: Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami: https://link.thefreedomscholar.com/widget/bookings/fn “Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST: https://thefreedomscholar.com/podcast See our main website: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/ Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar

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