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Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support

Rita Shamoun

Booking Overview

This is a parenting and health interview show focused on communication difficulties, autism, disability, and additional support needs, with recurring external guests including clinicians, advocates, authors, and parents sharing lived experience. Credible pitches include speech and health professionals, autism and disability advocates, authors, parent advocates, and practitioners with practical expertise; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible professionals and lived-experience guests rather than only high-profile figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 122

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 47 subscribers

Instagram: 2.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rita@rsspeechpathology.com.au

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Host

Rita Shamoun - Speech pathologist and founder of RS Speech Pathology, with a focus on supporting children and families navigating communication difficulties and additional support needs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant clinical or professional expertise in speech, child development, health, or disability; authorship or advocacy work; or credible lived experience raising or supporting a child with autism, communication difficulties, or additional support needs.
Required Achievements:  
Clinical or healthcare practice, Leadership of a clinic or specialist business, Authorship of a relevant book, Autism or disability advocacy, Parent advocacy and lived-experience expertise, Professional mentoring or education

Recent Guest Discussions

David Flood - Autism Diagnosis, Acceptance Versus Awareness, School Inclusion, Advocacy, Family Support, And Helping Autistic Children Feel Seen And Valued.

Mary Bourke - Chewing, Airway Health, Jaw And Facial Growth, Mouth Breathing, Sleep, Speech, Tongue Thrust, Dummy Use, And Early Childhood Development.

Jo Diaz - Autism And ADHD Diagnosis, Sensory Signs, Medical Dismissal, Early Intervention, NDIS Access, Medication Decisions, Parent Advocacy, And Building An Authentic Business.

Julia Orsini - Clinic Leadership, Motherhood, Burnout, Asking For Help, Supervision, Mentoring, And Sustainable Professional Success.

Kathryn Denny - Presuming Competence, Non-speaking Communication, Communication Modelling, Recognising Communication Attempts, And Advocating For Autistic Children.

Recent Topics

Health, Child Development, Autism, Speech Pathology, Parenting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Autism Parenting Without the Filter | Jay Yoder

October 08, 2026

Get Rita's free speech pathology guide for parents: https://www.rsspeechpathology.com.au/free-trainingIn this episode of Wine with Wita, Rita sits down with comedian, former teacher and autism dad Jay Yoder for an honest conversation about raising his autistic daughter, Alicia.Jay shares how he navigated Alicia’s early autism diagnosis and the grief, comparison and isolation he experienced at the beginning. He opens up about speech delays, meltdowns, elopement, puberty and the uncertainty...

Non-Speaking Does Not Mean Non-Understanding | Siobhan Daley

October 01, 2026

Get Rita's free speech pathology guide for parents: https://www.rsspeechpathology.com.au/free-trainingOctober is AAC Awareness Month. In this episode of Wine with Wita, Rita is joined by AAC communicator Siobhan Daley and Stephen from Liberator Australia.Siobhan is a writer, content creator and elite bocciaathlete with cerebral palsy. She shares how her communication device supports her independence and allows her to participate in everyday life. She also explains why non-speaking does no...

They Told Me I Had A Perfect Baby | Raising Australia's Only Child With This Rare Condition

September 24, 2026

Get Rita's free speech pathology guide for parents: https://www.rsspeechpathology.com.au/free-trainingSara Ruggeri was told she had a perfect baby. She knew she didn't.Her daughter Valentina is the only person in Australia ever reported to have hyaline fibromatosis syndrome. It's an ultra-rare genetic condition with between one and 200 cases recorded worldwide.But the diagnosis took seven months. Seven months of screaming Sara couldn't explain. Tests that kept coming back clea...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support?

Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support is hosted by Rita Shamoun. Its publicly listed email is rita@rsspeechpathology.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support?

The publicly listed email for Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support: rita@rsspeechpathology.com.au.

How many listeners does Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support have?

Podseeker estimates Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support?

Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant clinical or professional expertise in speech, child development, health, or disability; authorship or advocacy work; or credible lived experience raising or supporting a child with autism, communication difficulties, or additional support needs. Common among recent guests: Clinical or healthcare practice; Leadership of a clinic or specialist business; Authorship of a relevant book. Recent guests include David Flood, Mary Bourke, and Jo Diaz.

How hard is it to get booked on Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Wine with Wita | Speech Pathology & Parenting Support cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Child Development, Autism, Speech Pathology, and Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rita@rsspeechpathology.com.au

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