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Beyond Words with Garrett Oyama

Speech Therapy in the Age of AI with Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

12 Dec 2025

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Beyond Words Ep. 16 | Speech Therapy in the Age of AI: Play, Screens, and Language DevelopmentIn this episode of Beyond Words, Garrett sits down with renowned developmental scientist Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek—professor at Temple University, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, bestselling author, and one of the leading voices in early learning, language development, and play.Kathy breaks down what quality language input really looks like, why back-and-forth interaction is the engine of learning, how play and boredom shape the developing brain, and what parents and clinicians should know about screens, e-books, and the rise of AI-powered toys.This conversation is packed with clarity, humor, and practical wisdom for anyone who works with children—or wants to understand how humans learn in a world overflowing with technology.Watch on YouTubeGet ASHA CEUs: SpeechTherapyPDKathy's work: WebsiteEinstein Never Used Flashcards Playful Learning Spaces

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