{"podcast":{"title":"Rochester Speaks","slug":"rochester-speaks-7724327","podcast_index_feed_id":7724327,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/rochester-speaks/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/rochester-speaks","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/rochester-speaks/20260227_050255_5dd4ae91c713e5f8871333f8319ed4d6.png","author":"Rochester Speaks","episode_count":51,"summary":"Rochester Speaks is Rochester, NY’s go to podcast spotlighting the people, nonprofits, events, and local history shaping the Greater Rochester community. From Rochester NY community events and local nonprofits in Monroe County to inspiring stories, volunteer opportunities, and good causes across Western New York, we connect you with what’s happening right here at home. If you’re looking for ways to get involved, support Rochester charities, or stay informed about positive local impact, Rochester Speaks from Warm 101.3 brings you the heart of the community one conversation at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T08:18:02.946798+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rochester-speaks-7724327"},"episode":{"title":"Rochester Hearing and Speech Center Is Changing the First Five Years for Hundreds of Local Children","slug":"rochester-hearing-and-speech-center-is-changing-the-first-five-years-for-hundreds-of-local-children","published_at":"2026-05-04T21:15:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rochester-speaks-7724327/rochester-hearing-and-speech-center-is-changing-the-first-five-years-for-hundreds-of-local-children","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rochester-speaks-7724327","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/rochester-speaks/2793997","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/375334/2793997/rochester-speaks/2026_05_04_21_15_02_c78f594d-8792-4863-bbc5-bf7ee508ab96.mp3","summary":"Dr. Sara Calus, Director of Educational and Clinical Services at Rochester Hearing and Speech Center , joins the show to talk about the work happening every day with Rochester's youngest and most vulnerable children, and why the first five years of life are the most important window to pay attention to. Discover what early intervention really means, a state funded play based program that sends physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and special educators into homes to coach parents and support children ages zero to five with developmental delays, communication challenges, sensory processing differences and motor development. Rochester Hearing and Speech Center is the only nonprofit with a footprint in Monroe County still providing these services, doing so despite state reimbursement rates that have barely budged since the program launched in 1993. As of this morning 743 children in Monroe County are on the waiting list for services they qualify for but cannot yet access. Dr. Calus explains how the whole child approach at Rochester Hearing and Speech Center means therapists are not just working on one skill in isolation but collaborating across disciplines to address gross motor, sensory processing, communication and cognitive development all at once. Parents are coached at every visit so that progress continues throughout the week, not just during the hour a therapist is present. Parents with questions about their child's development can call 753-KIDS to request an evaluation, speak with their pediatrician or attend the free guided play dates held the first Saturday of every month at the facility. All families of young children are welcome. The Superhero 5K and Family Fun Run is Sunday June 7th at Seneca Park. Walk, run, roll or stroll, come dre…","meta_description":"Dr. Sara Calus, Director of Educational and Clinical Services at Rochester Hearing and Speech Center , joins the show to talk about the work happening eve…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":760,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rochester-speaks-7724327/episodes/rochester-hearing-and-speech-center-is-changing-the-first-five-years-for-hundreds-of-local-children/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rochester-speaks-7724327/rochester-hearing-and-speech-center-is-changing-the-first-five-years-for-hundreds-of-local-children.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}