Speechie Side Up
By Venita
Speechie Side UpSep 18, 2019
[Podcourse] Part 1: How AAC Consultants Support School SLPs
In this episode, I am joined by Tiffany Pierangelo and Megan Hapeman, as we dive into a comprehensive discussion that focuses on the role AAC consultants play in supporting SLPs within large school districts.
Tiffany and Megan, experienced Speech Pathologists and AAC consultants, covered effective strategies for aiding school-based SLPs, highlighting the importance of training, feedback from new SLPs, and the necessity of ongoing support.
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[Podcourse] Part 2: Time Mastery for SLPs: Revolutionizing Scheduling and Service Delivery
In this episode, I am joined by Carrie Clark, M.A. CCC-SLP, to explore techniques to revolutionize scheduling and service delivery to save time without compromising on client progress. Carrie discussed a deep dive into time mastery strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), particularly focusing on school-based settings.
Key learning outcomes include changing mindsets to streamline processes, modifying schedules and service delivery to save time, streamlining data collection techniques, and reducing planning time.
Strategies discussed involve implementing five-minute therapy sessions, applying the 3-to-1 service delivery model, and adopting a child-led, no-prep approach to therapy sessions.
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[Podcourse] Part 1: Time Mastery for SLPs: Revolutionizing Scheduling and Service Delivery
In this episode, I am joined by Carrie Clark, M.A. CCC-SLP, to explore techniques to revolutionize scheduling and service delivery to save time without compromising on client progress. Carrie discussed a deep dive into time mastery strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), particularly focusing on school-based settings.
Key learning outcomes include changing mindsets to streamline processes, modifying schedules and service delivery to save time, streamlining data collection techniques, and reducing planning time.
Strategies discussed involve implementing five-minute therapy sessions, applying the 3-to-1 service delivery model, and adopting a child-led, no-prep approach to therapy sessions.
Register here to earn ASHA CEUs and visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.
[Podcourse] Part 2: Cultural Competemility and Ethical Considerations for the SLP
In this episode, I am joined by Melanie Evans from Pediatric Speech Sisters.
Melanie shares insights on cultural diversity, inclusion, and the importance of cultural competemility in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
The conversation covers defining cultural competemility, ethical considerations according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and practical ways to implement cultural competemility in supervision and speech pathology practice.
Register here to earn ASHA CEUs.
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[Podcourse] Part 1: Cultural Competemility and Ethical Considerations for the SLP
In this episode, I am joined by Melanie Evans from Pediatric Speech Sisters.
Melanie shares insights on cultural diversity, inclusion, and the importance of cultural competemility in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
The conversation covers defining cultural competemility, ethical considerations according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and practical ways to implement cultural competemility in supervision and speech pathology practice.
Register here to earn ASHA CEUs.
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198: The One About Building Connections in Private Practice
In this episode, I am joined by Carly Dorfman, M.S., CCC-SLP, Owner of KIDnection, and Lead Speech Language Pathologist and Parent Educator.
She is a licensed, certified, and credentialed pediatric speech-language pathologist with over 10 years of experience treating children of all developmental levels. Her specialty is in a child and family centered approach using evidence-based best practices to improve speech, receptive & expressive language, fluency, and oral motor skills.
She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Miami and her Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. Since 2014, She has been certified by both the Association of Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists and the Florida Board of Speech Language Pathology & Audiology. She have treated both pediatrics and adults in a variety of settings including schools, skilled nursing facilities, and private clinics.
She is also a parent educator, leading infant and toddler enrichment classes in the community and providing resources and support to parents/caregivers.
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197: The One About Hiring and Retention in Private Practice with Tracy Bond
In this episode, I am joined by Tracy Bond. Tracy is an SLP and CEO, as well as, a wife, mom of 3 girls and grandmother ("Mam") to a 7 year old granddaughter. She received her undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of South Alabama and her graduate degree in SLP from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She also obtained her Ed.S in Instructional Technology from the University of West Georgia.
Tracy has been an SLP since 1993. She has three pediatric multidisciplinary clinics (ST, PT, and OT for ages 0 - 16) and opened her first private practice in December 2019 with 4 staff, her second in 6/21, and her third in 6/22. Her clinics currently see around 900 visits per week company wide. They currently have 55 employees. Tracy has aspirations to open two more clinics in 2024. She has had the ability to help so many children and families and wants to continue to help more daily. The SpOT Clinic has a clear vision and strong core values which are instilled in all team members.
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196: The One About Taking Back Your Power as an SLP with Private Practice
In this episode, I am joined by Jamie Giannino, a Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Wordwise Speech Therapy, a boutique private practice specializing in early language, parent training, school age language, and speech sound disorders.
Wordwise Speech recently branched off to include a nonprofit charity, Wordwise Speech Foundation wherein Jamie donates time, therapeutic intervention, and scholarship funds to families that demonstrate economic hardship.
Telepractice is just one of the many areas of clinical expertise and excellence that Jamie offers, based on her career working in varied clinical settings.
Jamie has a penchant for seeking out the fun in life, and blending that with her teletherapy, fully believing that time spent having fun for oneself, away from speech therapy makes one a better speech therapist! Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.
195: The One About Balancing Work and Starting Your Own Private Practice and Being Inclusive
In this episode, I am joined by Hannah Davis (she/her). Hannah is an ASHA certified clinically competent speech language pathologist, licensed and practicing in the state of Virginia. She works full time in a public elementary school, and owns her own private practice, Dominion Speech Services, LLC. Hannah has practiced for 6 years, and has experience in a variety of settings. When not in the speech world, Hannah is an avid reader, beach goer, and supporter of all and small LGBTQIA+ businesses. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.
194: The One About Finding Balance with Private Practice
In this episode, I am joined by Kate Kurzhal, a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist serving the South Bend, IN area.
She is the sole owner and operator of Therapeutic Interventions & Solutions, LLC. Her interest in the field began as a young adult while helping her Dad run "Learn to Skate" clinics where several children and their families with varying disorders learned how to ice-skate. She recalls one parent saying, "watching my son's smile out there is all I really want." which in turn pushed her to find a career that would afford more of these moments through therapy.
She is a proud double graduate from Indiana University-Bloomington with proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). She then returned to South Bend where she has worked across a variety of settings.
She attributes these diverse hands-on experiences to be significant in her practice today. She ultimately loves giving families tools, strategies and functional ways to apply therapy to support the needs of those they love.
193: The One About AAC 101 with Anne Page
In this episode, I am joined by Anne Page MS, CCC-SLP. Anne is an ASHA certified speech language pathologist with a Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University. She is an award-winning blogger and international speaker. She has worked as a speech therapist for a Title I school for the past 11 years. She is currently the Assistive Technology Lead serving 19 schools in Phoenix. Anne is passionate about AAC. She loves the challenge of finding the best communication support system for her students.
Anne helps those who are struggling to serve non speaking children to confidently give kids a true voice through her AAC courses, online membership, group coaching, and digital products. She provides guidance, inspiration, and advocacy for an effective child centered total communication approach.
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192: The One About the Top AAC Apps
In this episode, I gave an overview of the top six AAC applications and how to get access to them.
I discussed some features of Lamp Words for Life, Touch Chat HD, Tobii Dynabox Snap or TV Snap, Go Talk Now, Proloquo2Go, Cough Drop, and how to obtain trial devices.
191: The One About Getting AAC Support in the Classroom
In this episode, I am joined by Kimberly Tice, MS, CCC-SLP, as we discussed 10 different strategies or tips to get an entire team to use the child's device.
Kim provides intervention in language, learning, literacy and feeding to people with autism spectrum disorder as a speech-language pathologist and certified special educator.
She is an affiliate of ASHA Special Interest Groups 1, Language Learning and Education; and 12, Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
She is also my co-author in the “Lou Knows What to Do” book series.
Kim loves helping anyone find their voice and her love of words led her to write more. Now she helps businesses clearly define their brand voice through content and strategy and is passionate in finding creative content solutions for ads, social media, websites, SEO, and more.
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190: The One About Supporting Caregivers with AAC Implementation
In this episode, I am joined by Kimberly Tice, MS, CCC-SLP. Kim provides intervention in language, learning, literacy and feeding to people with autism spectrum disorder as a speech-language pathologist and certified special educator.
She is an affiliate of ASHA Special Interest Groups 1, Language Learning and Education; and 12, Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
She is also my co-author in the “Lou Knows What to Do” book series.
Kim loves helping anyone find their voice and her love of words led her to write more. Now she helps businesses clearly define their brand voice through content and strategy and is passionate in finding creative content solutions for ads, social media, websites, SEO, and more.
In her spare time, she enjoys going on adventures with her children, running marathons, and taking long walks down the aisles of the Boynton Beach Target.
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5 Tips for Creating Your Vision Board
This episode is all about creating value-based vision boards!
We'll cover 5 tips to make sure your vision board goals are attainable, realistic, and meaningful this year.
189: The One About Building Your Network
In this episode, I am joined by Sydney Bridenstine. Sydney founded Olive Branch Speech Therapy, LLC in 2015 as a solo practitioner, and she now leads a team of amazing speech-language pathologists. She grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee and has been practicing as a pediatric SLP in Nashville since 2009 in the public school and private therapy settings.
Sydney earned her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders from Auburn University and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Memphis.
She enjoys exploring new cities and countries, devouring fiction, and chasing her three wild boys.
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188: The One About Team Collaboration
In this episode, I am joined by Emma Lomax, a Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Communication Kids. Emma graduated from Queen Margaret University with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She is registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) as well as with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC).
Emma has experience working with both children and adults in a variety of settings such as schools, client’s homes and hospitals. Through these experiences, she developed a passion for working with children with a variety of speech and communication needs such as developing social communication skills, language development, motor speech and no-tech and lite-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communications (AAC) strategies and devices.
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187: The One About Introducing Books in EI
In this episode, I am joined by Gabriella Garcia, a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist based in Miami, FL who is passionate about working with children of all ages and abilities. She is licensed in the state of Florida and holds her Certificate of Competence through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Gaby loves creating fun and meaningful opportunities to build and expand language with little ones learning to communicate with their siblings and family. She excels at working with school-aged children, recognizing their strengths, increasing this confidence and improving their communication skills, reading skills, and writing skills. Gaby works closely with parents and teachers to navigate the most effective ways to increase carryover and independence.
Gaby has spent the past decade working in a variety of pediatric settings to support children of all ages effectively communicate with their loved ones and better understand the world around them. She has extensive experience working closely with children and their families in their homes, pediatric hospital settings, private practice and a variety of school settings. Working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team has provided additional knowledge in understanding child-development from a variety of lenses.
She integrates her passions of movement, communication, and play during individual treatment sessions and small-group programs to provide children and their families with high-quality, meaningful, and effective interventions.
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186: The One About Inter-Professional Practice in Pediatric Feeding Disorders
In this episode, I am joined by Barbara Coven-Ellis, an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist who is dedicated to helping kids and their families find their way through medically complex and socially isolating feeding and communication challenges.
Speech Pathology is a second career for Barbara, who spent over 30 years in the performing arts as an actress and singer before becoming an SLP. She works in rural Washington State and has experience working in both adult acute care and in a hospital based multidisciplinary pediatric outpatient clinic.
She recently started her own private practice, Chasing Unicorns Pediatric Speech, Language, and Feeding as well as starting her doctoral studies at Northwestern University. Her next big goal is to establish a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic in her area that includes the ability to train new ST, PT and OT clinicians in the multidisciplinary care of medically complex children.
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185: The One About Thriving as an Introverted SLP
In this episode, I am joined by Marsha Pinto, a speech therapist that works for San Jose Unified School District in Northern California. She primarily works with autistic students, followed by selective mutism and apraxia. She has appeared multiple times on NBC news advising on pediatric speech development. She has also spoken at various conferences on the topic of introverted SLPs. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.
184: The One About Helping Families Navigating a New Diagnosis
In this episode, I am joined by Rachel Zukose at the ASHA Convention.
Rachel Zukose, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, is an ASHA certified and New York State licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the Hudson Valley who assesses and treats a diverse range of communication disorders.
Rachel has experience with assessment and treatment with both pediatric and adult patients within a variety of areas including: articulation, language, feeding, voice, fluency, cognitive communication, social communication, alternative and augmentative communication, as well as Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Rachel is PROMPT trained and LSVT certified and has a special interest in working with children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and cognitive communication patients including: patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease. Rachel believes it is important to advocate for her patients and provides education and collaboration with parents, spouses, clients, and other professionals to best suit her patients’ needs. Rachel is passionate about the field of speech-language pathology and takes a personal interest in the success of each and every one of her patients.
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183: The One About an SLPs Journey Through Burnout During SLPD, Motherhood, and Non-Clinical Role Shift
In this episode, I am joined by Angelyn Franks in the Tassel booth at the latest ASHA Convention.
Angelyn is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist for over 13 years and is dedicated to helping others find their voice and communicate with confidence.
Her goal is to have big conversations to help reframe our beliefs about stress, explore practical strategies, & support one another on a journey towards greater well-being, resilience, and balance.
182: The One About Cultural Humility and Phonetics
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bryanna Molina, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with 8 years of experience in the public schools in New York and Florida. She now works at a private practice in Miami and is also an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University, teaching Phonetics to undergraduate students. Her interests include speech sound disorders, swallowing and feeding, autism, and cultural humility.
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181: The One About Socially Significant Goals
In this episode, I am joined by Amy Prince and Amber Ladd. Amy and Amber are Speech-Language Pathologists with over 31 combined years of experience. They are extremely passionate about working with children, and integrating behavioral techniques in speech therapy.
Amy and Amber are the co-owners of The TALK Team, a pediatric speech therapy clinic located in Fresno, CA. They each received their Masters of Arts in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies, with an emphasis in speech-language pathology from California State University, Fresno.
In addition, they are both Board Certified Behavior Analysts. They have been employed in the public school system as well as private practice. They have extensive experience working with autistic children, with sensory processing disorders, pragmatic language disorders, oral placement, feeding disorders and extensive language needs.
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180: The One About EI vs. School-Age
In this episode, I am joined by Megan Peveto, a Speech Language Pathologist and the woman behind SLP Next Door.
Following a series of life events, she found herself in the home-health world where she has spent the last 4 years doing a lot of trial and error and tons of research when it comes to serving this population.
Megan has been in the speech therapy field for over 10 years. She worked as an SLPA in a clinic between undergrad and grad school and after graduating with her Master's degree, worked in the school setting for 2 years. Megan also holds a certificate in Autism.
Megan has lived in Texas her whole life. She is married to her wonderful husband and they have one wild (recently turned) 5-year-old little boy and yellow labrador named Charlie.
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179: The One About Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
In this episode, I am joined by Michele Rothstein, a school-based Speech Language Pathologist working full-time in an elementary school for students K-6 while running SLP Madness. Michele serves as a coach for school-based SLPs to help them meet the ever-growing demands of their caseload while meeting the needs of their students.
Michele strives to provide high quality treatment based on the strong connections she has with her students and their families. She believes that therapy success stems from strong caseload management and accurate data collection.
In her 23 years as a school-based Speech Pathologist, Michele has served as her department Coordinator, as well as an Instructional Technology consultant to the other therapists in her school district.
Outside of work, Michele is a mom to a teenage daughter. She is a fitness instructor who loves teaching step aerobics. Family and fitness occupy her time when she is not working at school or coaching other SLPs through SLP Madness.
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178: The One About Working with High School Students
In this episode, I am joined by Gina Sanfelippo, an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist and the owner and founder of Bee’s Knees Speech Therapy based in Milwaukee, WI. Gina is a former high school SLP currently making the jump into private practice.
She has experience supporting a variety of populations and age groups by working in both educational and healthcare settings. Some current areas that she serves include assistive technology and communication (AAC), stuttering, articulation, expressive/receptive language delay, social communication, and much more.
Gina’s philosophy is all about using child-led and family-centered approaches to therapy in order to see the best outcomes for clients.
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177: The One About Supporting Caregivers
In this episode, I am joined by Kim Lewis, M.Ed.,CCC-SLP, a certified Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Activity Taylor, a private pediatric practice based in Greensboro, NC. Kim works with toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary-aged children and their families.
Kim is a frequent contributor to the ASHA Leader magazine and has also appeared in Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists. She has presented a Learning Lab at ASHA and sessions at state conventions including North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee.
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176: The One About Making SLP Clones
In this episode, I am joined by Maggie McGarvie, M.A., CCC-SLP, an ASHA certified and NY State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Compass Pediatric Therapy.
Maggie is passionate about helping families connect with their children since she works full time in the school system and has seen the gaps between home and school life over her 14-year-career.
She is dedicated to helping reduce stress and increasing harmony in the home environment and aims to guide in improving communication and establishing routines at home. She believes that parents need to be trained and empowered to help not only their children thrive but also their families.
Maggie is a single mom to two amazing children, an avid lover of sports and all things Friends and Harry Potter.
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175: The One About Covert Stuttering
In this episode, I am joined by Sara MacIntyre, M.A.,CCC-SLP. Sara is the director of YouSpeak, a private practice in Philadelphia, where she works with individuals of all ages who stutter. Sara earned her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 and holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Lehigh University in 2009.
In addition, Sara is the Director of Programs for Stuttering Foundation where she hosts both the Stuttering Foundation Podcast as well as a monthly webinar series Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation. She is also an Adjunct instructor at Teachers College, Columbia University within their graduate Speech-Language Pathology Program.
Sara has presented nationally and internationally on a variety of topics related to holistic, whole-person therapy, covert stuttering, and the importance of support, self-advocacy, and self-disclosure. She is a strong believer that the most impactful and effective means of clinical learning is learning from the lived experiences of individuals who stutter themselves.
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174: The One About Literacy-Based Therapy
In this episode, I am joined by Stacey Richey, a public school-based SLP for over 11 years. Stacey loves incorporating books and themes into her therapy because it makes therapy planning a breeze! As a CF, she started with 92 students on her caseload ranging from preschool through 6th grades, so she really does know how challenging it can be when you have huge caseloads and mixed groups.
Stacey personally owns almost 1000 children's books, and is extremely passionate about sharing her love of books with her students and SLPs like YOU!
When she’s not working in the schools or on her Teachers Pay Teachers store, Stacey loves baking, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching movies, and playing sports.
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173: The One About Gestalt Language Processing
In this episode, I am joined by Farwa Husain, an experienced bilingual speech language pathologist and private practice owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy located in Raritan, New Jersey. Farwa is currently serving as President of Morris County Speech and Hearing Association (MCSHA), a non-profit organization that provides exceptional continuing education to SLPs and Audiologists in New Jersey.
Farwa takes a holistic, sensory driven, play based approach to help individuals unlock their optimal level of learning and loves to collaborate as an interdisciplinary team. She is devoted to culturally and linguistically appropriate therapy that celebrates a family’s unique lifestyle.
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[AAC Connect Series] How to Create Inclusive Classroom for AAC Learners
In this episode, I am joined by Hannah Foley, an Assistive Technology (AT) Professional Specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
This episode is part of AAC Connect. AAC Connect is an online event where we’ll bring together professionals and individuals with first-person experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication(AAC) to discuss the latest research, assessment tools, and treatment strategies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top professionals in the field and connect with other families and individuals who are part of the AAC community.
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[AAC Connect Series] AAC & Literacy
In this episode, I am joined by Megan Stewart, an ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist and an AAC and Literacy Coach.
This episode is part of AAC Connect. AAC Connect is an online event where we’ll bring together professionals and individuals with first-person experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication(AAC) to discuss the latest research, assessment tools, and treatment strategies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top professionals in the field and connect with other families and individuals who are part of the AAC community.
Register here and use the discount code SPEECHIESIDEUP to save 10% on any membership level.
172: The One About School Contracting
In this episode, I am joined by Myia Sower, a Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of the teletherapy company LowKey Speech Teletherapy LLC. Myia has worked in public schools, skilled nursing facilities, as well as in-patient rehab. Prior to becoming a certified Speech-Language Pathologist she was a Special Education teacher for 15 years.
Now she is looking to use her skills to increase SLP pay, change the negative view SPED directors have of teletherapy, and increase access to speech therapy services while providing a system of support for therapists in the school based SLP field.
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171: The One About Building Inferencing Skills
In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Cipyak, a Speech-Language Pathologist for 12 years. Melissa has primarily worked as a school-based SLP, she has also worked part-time in pediatric private practices, as well as teaching 1st grade for a year.
Melissa has 2 children and her family is her priority. She left Speech Therapy to be a stay at home mom for 11 years and jumped back into the field this past school year, working in a K-12 school and building relationships with her students.
Language has always been her passion since she believes that communication is the key to creating our relationships.
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170: An SLPs Journey into Starting a Private Practice
In this episode, I am joined by Lacey Quinby, an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, an Air Force spouse and a mother of three. Lacey has numerous years of experience in toddler through preschool language development and extensive continuing education on infant and childhood feeding obstacles and challenges.
She recently started her own private practice in Georgia, the Magnolia Pediatric Therapy, where she provides services related to early language development, pediatric feeding disorders, and parent coaching.
Lacey firmly believes that if you love what you do, you will make a positive difference in the lives of those you serve.
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169: The One About BCBA Collaboration and ND Affirming Practices
In this episode, I am joined by Carly Bereznay, she is one of the 7 SLP-BCBAs in Maryland as she achieved her masters in Communication Disorders from UVA in 2014 and her masters in ABA in 2019. Carly prides herself on bringing the fun to in-home sessions for her small business in Speech and helping ensure clients are “happy relaxed and engaged” in her ABA direct care, both under Spectrum LLC. Additionally, Carly strives to be on the cutting edge of listening to autistic voices, understanding trauma assumed practices, and generally practicing at the top of her license in both fields, as challenging as it sometimes may be. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.
168: The One About Providing A Holistic Approach to Pediatric Feeding
In this episode, I am joined by Jaime Perez, she is the founder of Thriving Joy Pediatric Therapy, LLC in Tampa, FL offering mobile therapy services in homes and daycares. She is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist, passionate feeding specialist, and mother of two crazy boys. She is also a Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified Neonatal Massage Therapist, Certified Lactation Counselor in training, and has been treating medically complex infants and children in hospitals and NICUs for over 10 years.
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167: The One About the SLPs Role in Dyslexia Intervention
In this episode, I am joined by Katie Lambert and Jessica Moreno.
Jessica recently completed her CFY and is now a fully licensed speech language pathologist. She attended Sacramento State University and NYU. As a mom of two dyslexic children, this is what fuels her passion for language and literacy and supporting the underserved population.
Katie Lambert has been an ASHA board certified and California licensed SLP for 15 years. She has a particular expertise with language-based literacy intervention and working with students of all ages with dyslexia.
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166: The One About Speech Production for CAS with Breanna Waldrup
In this episode, I am joined by Breanna Waldrup, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Apraxia Dallas, PLLC. Breanna’s primary area of expertise is motor speech disorders, especially childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), which she has specialized in for more than 11 years. Breanna graduated from the Apraxia Kids Training Institute (CAS Boot Camp) and is recognized as having Advanced Training and Expertise in CAS. Since 2017, Breanna has coordinated the North Texas Walk for Apraxia, benefiting Apraxia Kids. She has presented continuing education courses across the country since 2016 and developed much of the Child Apraxia Treatment website. Breanna believes strongly that every child has the right to communicate and strives to help each child with whom she works to find their voice.
Registration for Apraxia Connect is still open and super affordable, but only until Friday, June 23rd for general admission! Don’t miss this opportunity to become more confident in diagnosing and treating clients with CAS.
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165: The One About CAS & Mental Health with Jordan Christian LeVan
In this episode, you'll get to learn about the cause of apraxia, the long-term prognosis, how CAS can affect mental health, and more!
Registration for Apraxia Connect is now open and super affordable, but only until next Friday, June 23rd for general admission! Don’t miss this opportunity to become more confident in diagnosing and treating clients with CAS. Click on this link to learn more!
164: The #1 Thing SLPs Should Know about CAS
Check out this audio from a interview I did with Natalie Yoder (she/her) on Instagram Live. Natalie was diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) when she was 2.5 years old. Now she has her bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders and is in graduate school to become an SLP! I asked her to share one thing she wishes that SLPs knew about childhood apraxia of speech. You can discover what it is in this episode. Get exclusive CAS video trainings delivered to your inbox by signing up here.
163: Crash Course on Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Check out this audio mashup for a sneak peak into the Apraxia Connect courses coming soon! These short clips cover a range of topics from assessment to treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Get exclusive CAS video trainings delivered to your inbox by signing up here.
162: Screen Time Recommendations from an SLP with Clay Hadden
In this episode, I am joined by Clay Hadden, a.k.a. Mister Clay. He is a Speech Language Pathologist for 15 years.
Mister Clay provides educational videos for children and families who benefit from the use of augmentative and alternative communication. Topics range from core words of the day, to modeling activities. There are even videos that feature slime and songs.
More than anything, Mister Clay wants to make content for children who use AAC devices, for their peers, and for their families.
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161: The One About Neurodivergent SLPs with Alexandria Green
In this episode, I am joined by Alexandria Green, MS, CCC-SLP. Alexandria is the executive Director and CEO of Green Family Therapies, a pediatric speech-language, feeding, and neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy private practice in Southern California. With 17 years of experience working with children, and 11 years in the field of communication disorders, her company specializes in family-centered and play-based early childhood speech and language development. She started her private practice endeavor seven years ago after she found it nearly impossible to maintain work-life-harmony as an undiagnosed ADHDer. Now she has found purpose and passion in supporting other speech and language pathologists, particularly those who are neurodivergent like her, in starting and growing in their entrepreneurial journeys.
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160: The One About Connecting with Multicultural Groups/Diverse Populations & Having Faith
In this episode, I am joined by Melanie Y. Evans, M.S. CCC-SLP. She is a bilingual pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist licensed to practice in Texas and Oklahoma. She is also the founder of Pediatric Speech Sister, whose mission is to assist other speech-language pathologists on their cultural competency journeys. Melanie dedicates her career to serving Black and Latinx populations and closing the academic achievement gap.
SLP CreativeCon is for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of speech-language pathology. Attendees will get to learn about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and the most important things to do when starting a business. Join us for the all-day, live event on March 18, 2023 or you can start watching the playback recordings starting March 22nd! Here is the link to register: https://tasseltogether.com/slp-creativecon/
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159: A Crash Course in SLP Entrepreneurship
This crash course takes clips from all the upcoming SLP Creative Con courses and mashes them into one value-packed episode.
If you're enjoying this episode then you'll love hearing the full courses at SLP Creative Con, starting March 18th, 2023. It's designed for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech Language Pathology. Attendees will get to learn about social media, marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and the most important things to do when starting a business.
You'll be able to earn up to 0.7 ASHA CEUs, join live panel discussions, download essential business templates, and grab digital discounts and more.
Mark your calendar for the live courses and panel discussions on Saturday, March 18th, or you can catch the video playback recordings, which are only available to registered participants starting on March 22nd! Click here to register: https://tasseltogether.com/membership-levels/
158: The One About Gestalt Language Processing with the Boho Speechie
In this episode, I am joined by Katja Piscitelli, a Speech Therapist and owner of Total Spectrum Speech Therapy INC, located in Sacramento CA. Katja specializes in working with autistic students / gestalt language processors. Katja is dedicated to learning from autistic voices, and sharing the knowledge gained, as well as knowledge from her own clinical experience, with her audience on Instagram (@bohospeechie).
If you're open to learning more about AAC and GLP, now is the time to join the Meaningful Speech Course because you can save 20% off the brand new AAC & GLP course until February 17th or 5% off the original Meaningful Speech Course using my code VENITA.
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157: The One About AAC and GLP
In this epiosde, I am joined by Laura Hayes, a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 14 years of augmentative and alternative communication experience in both school and medical settings.
Laura has presented locally and at state, national, and international conferences such as MSHA, ATIA, AAC in the Cloud, Helix, TalkingAAC, and the Pediatric Perspectives Conference. She has been published and supported both inpatient pediatric and educational augmentative communication research. She loves providing training, implementation resources, and guided direction to help with success using AAC. She can be followed for more resources and ideas on Instagram @aac_innovations.
If you're open to learning more about AAC and GLP, now is the time to join the Meaningful Speech Course because you can save 20% off the brand new AAC & GLP course until February 17th or 5% off the original Meaningful Speech Course using my code VENITA.
Note: If you make a purchase through this link, I’ll receive a commission. This podcast will always be free to listen. Podcast sponsorships and your use of affiliated links make this possible. Thank you for your continued support!
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