Are you wondering if your child's speech development is on track or how communication impacts their academic success? In this episode, Jae sits down with veteran speech-language pathologist Karin to explore the vital role of speech therapy in homeschooling and beyond. Learn how to identify early red flags and support your child's communication journey from the comfort of your home.Karin shares her 28-year journey from being a bilingual translator for her family to founding SpeechFit, a practice dedicated to helping students of all ages master communication. We dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between speech sounds and literacy, explaining why early intervention is key for reading and spelling success. Karin also discusses her passion for helping teenagers navigate social communication and public speaking anxiety, providing practical strategies for parents to implement at home.The conversation highlights the benefits of tele practice and how virtual therapy can offer flexibility for busy homeschool families. From understanding executive functioning to recognizing red flags in early language development, this episode is packed with expert advice for parents. Karin also offers heartfelt encouragement on the importance of self-care and being present with your children during the fleeting years of childhood.

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Karin “Careen” Hartunian Koukeyan, MS, CCC-SLP, is the founder of SpeechFit, A Speech-Language Pathology Corporation, a solo practice providing clinical, corporate, and consulting services. With over 25 years of experience across private practice, outpatient, telehealth, school, early intervention, and adult home health settings, Karin brings deep expertise in communication and leadership. As a Corporate Speech Pathologist, she coaches professionals to enhance their communication effectiveness, executive presence, and confidence in the workplace.

A pioneer in telepractice since 2010, she has delivered services in both educational and healthcare environments and continues to advance best practices in the field. Karin regularly presents at state and national conferences and develops content for articles, podcasts, and webinars on a broad range of topics in communication, telepractice, and professional growth. A strong advocate for expanding access to care through telehealth, she currently serves as the 2025-2027 Board Member, Secretary-Treasurer for California Speech Language Hearing Association (CSHA), 2026 Co-Chair of the ASHA Telepractice Topic Committee. She also served as the elected 2023-2025 Associate Coordinator for ASHA Special Interest Group 18 (Telepractice).Be sure to visit the SpeechFit website to learn more about Corrine's services and resources. Subscribe to the Homeschool Yo Kids podcast for more expert interviews and support for your homeschooling journey.#homeschooling #speechtherapy #literacy #parenting #telehealth