True Confessions with Lisa & Sarah
By SLP Toolkit
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True Confessions with Lisa & SarahOct 28, 2021
E61: We didn't always know where we fit in a collaborative therapy model in the schools.
Today we have Rachael From in the confessional, a school-based SLP from the state of Washington! Rachael shares how we can do more with less by collaborating with other professionals in the school setting. In this setting, SLPs have access to many different professionals while serving students, and using everyone's collective thinking can have a much bigger impact than working with students as an individual provider in the speech room. Not only does it save time, it also allows students more time to interact with peers and be a part of the classroom. When professionals co-treat the students are able to integrate the skills they are learning and work on things simultaneously leading to better carry-over and progress with less fatigue and more engagement. Join us as we discuss who you may co-treat with in the schools, what that may look like with different levels of supports for students and how higher level of supports may benefit from more adults treating together more often. We also discuss how the differences between direct and indirect collaboration and how to effectively explain this model to parents.
E60: We all have at least one underserved student on our caseload.
Today we have Susan Chavez, a bilingual CCC-SLP from Southern California, in the confessional talking about working with underserved populations. People from underserved communities face daily obstacles that can impact their progress in treatment across several fields such as medicine, speech therapy, etc. For this episode, we focus on students in schools that come from underserved communities and how there are several barriers in their everyday life that have an impact on their function in school. When these students are on our caseloads, it is important for us to learn about and acknowledge these barriers so we can adjust our treatment approaches to ensure they have the same opportunities for growth and success. Resources:
- A Parent's Guide to Bilingualism | English http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Parents-Guide-to-Bilingualism-English-7652965?st=6a74d58e872248813c39a425e283e9f2
- Wheel of Privilege - https://kb.wisc.edu/instructional-resources/page.php?id=119380
- Parent friendly terminology blog post - https://www.slptoolkit.com/blog/What-the-heck-are-you-talking-about/
E59: We were not the "ideal" grad student
This is the first time we've had an anonymous guest in the confessional, who we will call "Molly." Molly shares her experience in grad school, which was not all sunshine and rainbows. Speech-language pathology graduate programs are often rigorous, stressful, and can be down-right difficult. While in graduate school, it is vital for students to stay true to and advocate for themselves while knowing their limits. Balance between personal life and school life is a must, even when program staff push for school life to outweigh personal life and appropriate supports are not available or given to under/graduate students. Resources: ASHA mental health resources: https://www.asha.org/practice/connecting-audiologists-and-speech-language-pathologists-with-mental-health-resources/
E58: Our dogs are not well-behaved enough to be therapy dogs.
Today we are chatting with Maria Papas, an elementary school SLP from Minnesota. In January 2020, Maria rescued a 10 week old puppy named Diggity…and then the COVID pandemic began. She poured all of her spare time into training Diggity to become a therapy dog. Throughout the journey, she learned a lot about dog behavior, communication and training. In this episode, Maria shares information about the process of training and certifying a therapy dog, as well as how she incorporates Diggity into speech therapy sessions for different treatment areas such as fluency, language, articulation, and social communication.
Resources:
IG handle: diggity_do
Alliance of Therapy Dogs - https://www.therapydogs.com/
E57: We learned what childhood apraxia of speech was in grad school, but not really how to diagnosis or treat it.
Today we have Noelle Scolieri, M.S. CCC-SLP in the confessional! Noelle is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who holds children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) near and dear to her heart. In today's episode, we discuss how CAS is unique from other speech disorders, including treatment and diagnosis. Though CAS is a speech disorder, it impacts many other areas of a child’s (and their family’s) life. This podcast conversation provides SLPs with the tools and insight to bring into their clinical experiences with current and future clients. Resources: IG handle: @anslp2b.
- Child Apraxia Treatment (Once Upon A Time Foundation) [Edythe Strand resources]: https://childapraxiatreatment.org/
- Apraxia-Kids website: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/
- An amazing book by a parent of a child with CAS called "Speaking of Apraxia (Second Edition): A Parents' Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech"
- CAS for parents and clinicians to find resources. http://www.easypeasyspeech.com/parent-resources.html
SLP Toolkit Summer Camp: Adult ADD: strategies, ideas, and reassurance that you are not alone.
This episode is part of SLP Toolkit's Summer Camp, which includes 8 courses free to SLP Toolkit subscribers through August 31, 2023 found here: https://www.bethebrightest.com/conferences/summer-camp
Today we have Mary Hurst in the confessional, and it was like looking in a mirror! Mary is an SLP who was diagnosed with ADD as an adult - and she shares why diagnoses as children can be missed, how this can impact you in the workplace, and strategies to overcome challenges adults with ADD face. This show is a must listen!
Resources:
@adhd_love
@neurowild
SLP Toolkit Summer Camp: Bridging the Gap Between General Education and Special Education in Times of Change
This episode is part of SLP Toolkit's Summer Camp, which includes 8 courses free to SLP Toolkit subscribers through August 31, 2023 found here: https://www.bethebrightest.com/conferences/summer-camp.
Today we have Kami Mueller Caiola in the confessional, a school-based SLP working in a Montessori Charter School in Washington D.C. Kami shares her journey from graduation to now, which spanned two moves and the COVID pandemic. She discusses some key lessons learned during this time, including active listening, validating others' feelings, agreeing to disagree, and being involved in your local BOE (Board of Education). Kami also brings up the point of honoring our perspective as SLPs and not giving in to imposter syndrome. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Resources:
Kami's IG handles: @kamikam5 and @georgiathedogfromga
E54: We used to only do language samples during a formal evaluation.
Summary:Today we have Dr. Stacey Pavelko in the confessional and are talking about all things language sampling! She is the co-creator of the SUGAR language sample analysis (LSA), a quick, simple and researched way to get the information you need. Before you say ugh and click away - LSA doesn't have to be hard! And it is a critical component not just for differential diagnosis but also for ongoing assessment for students on your caseload. Dr. Stacey breaks down how to make LSA more clinician friendly, and discusses considerations we need to take for eliciting great samples for students of all ages.
Resources:
- Embracing Expertise https://www.bethebrightest.com/conferences/embracing-expertise-series
- SUGAR website https://www.sugarlanguage.org/
- CUBED assessment and Story Champs (Spencer & Petersen) https://www.languagedynamicsgroup.com/
- Nippold's Expository Discourse in Adolescents https://pubs.asha.org/doi/abs/10.1044/1058-0360%282008/07-0049%29
E53: Our speech rooms are not always a safe space for students.
Today we have Rachel Archambault, M.A. CCC-SLP in the confessional. We first met Rachel when she presented for us at SLP Summit in January 2023, and we were thrilled to continue the discussion on trauma-informed care. No matter what setting we work in as SLPs, we will encounter a client who has experienced trauma. In this episode, we dig into different types of trauma, how we as providers also experience trauma, and how important the language we use is on the well being of our clients, their families and our colleagues. Ultimately we want the speech room to be a safe place, and Rachel helps us explore steps we can take immediately to reduce causing retraumatization, even if it was unintentional.
Resources we know about:
IG handle: @ptsd.slp
https://www.instagram.com/ptsd.slp/
6 Pillars of Trauma Informed Care
Book - What Happened to You
Book - The Body Keeps the Score
E52: We always thought working with adults would be boring.
We had Dana Bryant, CCC-SLP in the confessional, and she made us question everything we thought about working with adult clients! Dana, aka the Neuro SLP, broke down what creativity looks in various ways: as a person, as a clinician, in assessment, in treatment planning, in treatment execution, and in-home exercise programs. We talked about patient-focused outcomes, and how to get there in treatment. Dana said, "I want people to just allow the magic to happen in therapy." She definitely knows how to put the "fun" in functional, and just may convince you to switch from a pediatric to adult setting!
Resources:
IG handle: @the.neuro.slp
The Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ)
E51: We have been guilty of only practicing grammar in therapy, not teaching it.
True Confessions with Lisa and Sarah has been on hiatus for a while, but are excited to be back in the Confessional with the one and only Bill Bolden!
We break down his January SLP Summit presentation, the mixed reaction to his live giveaway during his course, and the relationship between presenters who both speak and have products to sell. We also dive in to how to use a cycles approach to teach grammar, so we're not spinning our wheels in therapy. This approach can be used for all ages, so join us for this must-listen to podcast!
Resources:- Ukrainetz, T. A. (Ed). *Contextualized language intervention: Scaffolding prek-12 literacy achievement. *(145-194). Pro-Ed, Inc.: Austin, TX.
- Cleave, P. L., & Fey, M. E. (1997). Two approaches to the facilitation of grammar in children with language impairments: Rationale and description. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 6(1), 22-31–31. https://doi-org.proxy.library.kent.edu/10.1044/1058-0360.0601.22
- Clip art mentioned:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kari-Bolt-Clip-Art
Mycutegraphics.com
Kari Bolt clipart - Two Models of Grammar Facilitation in Children With Language Impairments
- SNAP - Strong Narrative Assessment Procedure
E50 - We Are a Work in Progress
This is our last episode of the season! Join Lisa and Sarah as they chat about how they are each a work in progress (both personally and professionally), Summer Camp (an exclusive opportunity for SLP Toolkit subscribers), and a scholarship offer for new grads/CFs to be! They also tease out some exciting news about major upcoming developments in the world of SLP Toolkit.
Resources:E49: We didn't always use a diagnosis to drive the treatment bus
In this episode, we chat with the amazing Cari Ebert about her journey in the field of speech pathology as well as her SLP Summit course (How to Prepare for Speech Therapy Using Principles of Motor Learning)! Cari gave us several nuggets of information, including how she made the shift from working from a strengths-based vs. deficits based approach with Autistic children, how SLPs need to use a diagnosis to drive the treatment bus, and how to assess and treat CAS (childhood apraxia of speech) for all children (including those with other diagnoses and children who are teenagers). We could have talked to her for hours! This episode is a must listen-to.
Resources mentioned:
- Website: www.cariebertseminars.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cariebertseminars/
- Self-study courses: https://cari-ebert-seminars.teachable.com/
- Book (co-authored with Dave Hammer): The SLP’s Guide to Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Book (to teach idioms): There's a Frog in My Throat
- Tools that encourage high repetition: Connect Four, muffin tin, abacus, Pop Up Pirate, Ned's Head
- SLP Toolkit apraxia screening tool
E48: We have written ableist goals for Autistic students.
We have the amazing Rachel Dorsey in the confessional, and we are so excited! We've had the chance to collaborate with Rachel several times in the past, and each time we speak to her we always say we wish it had been recorded, because she is a wealth of knowledge! In this episode, we chat about her recent SLP Summit presentation on writing neurodiversity affirming IEP goals and the difficulty with sustaining masking behavior in Autistic individuals (which is what we traditionally see written in IEP goals).
Resources Mentioned:
Rachel's Instagram and Facebook
Rachel's blog post: Beyond Unlearning
Rachel's courses from her site
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network
E47: You don't have to work in a brick and mortar office to be an SLP
We are thrilled to have our bestie Shannon with Speechy Musings in the confessional (from her Airstream)! If you have ever thought about being a traveling SLP, starting a business, creating products, or making a change within the field - this episode is for you! We know that burnout is real but this profession needs you! We hope you find this confession inspiring and informational.
Resources:
Shannon's website: https://speechymusings.com/
Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechymusings/
Speechy Musings on TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Speechy-Musings
Boom Cards: https://wow.boomlearning.com/
Searching for Home (Shannon's book): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Searching-for-Home-Narrative-Based-Language-Intervention-Unit-Speech-Therapy-6623779
Bjorem Speech Cards: https://www.bjoremspeech.com/
Smiles for Speech: https://www.smilesforspeech.org/
E46: I used to write progress reports over breaks (and I didn't do it well).
It's that time of year..and no we aren't talking about the holidays! It's progress report time and in this episode, Lisa and Sarah are sharing about the headaches of progress reports and a solution of how to make it less painful!
Resources:- Sarah & Lisa's new project: Instagram @onfirststreet
- www.slptoolkit.com
- Progress Report Comments
- Story Retell Rubric
- Sample CRT - Opposites
E45: We have some work to do to make our resources inclusive.
Wes Chernin is in the confessional!!!!!!! We had the privilege of collabing with Wes for SLP Summit and his course, Transgender Cultural Responsiveness for Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists, was the beginning of an enlightening conversation that we couldn't wait to continue! Wes makes us want to be better humans and we hope you love this episode as much as we do!
Resources:
-- Wes Chernin's social media handles:
https://www.instagram.com/wes.chernin/
Other Resources mentioned:
The Gender Unicorn: https://transstudent.org/gender/
-- ALOK
https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/
Podcast referenced
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alok-vaid-menon-the-urgent-need-for-compassion/id1571480224?i=1000530016080
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SovB8DUniC7EwCg3hRgCM
-- Q Inclusion
Email - hello@qinclusion.com
Website - www.qinclusion.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/q.inclusion/
Gender Spectrum: https://www.genderspectrum.org/
E44: We are more comfortable in the speech room.
We have Perry Flynn in the confessional and he showed up with a string of confessions 🙂. We chat all about LRE and best practices for service delivery in the school setting - which are easier said than done! We also are able to get answers to some of your burning questions from his SLP Summit presentation! This is just the start of a very important conversation and mindset shift!
Resources:
Perry's website with resources: https://hhs.uncg.edu/csd/people/flynn-perry/
- Marilyn Friend - Collaborative teaching models website: https://coteach.com/
- ASHA Resource for Service Delivery Models: https://www.asha.org/slp/schools/school-based-service-delivery-in-speech-language-pathology/
- Evidence-Based Systematic Review: Effects of Different Service Delivery Models on Communication Outcomes for Elementary School–Age Children
E43: We are constantly unlearning.
We are thrilled to finally have our SLP bestie, Shontaye Glover, in the confessional with us to talk about all the things! This is an honest conversation about personal experience, perspective, how the title of our online conference The Equity Series triggered some negative responses, and most importantly why representation matters, and how and why you should diversify your library and practical ideas for literacy-based therapy.
Resources:
Shontaye's website: Having Our Say
Having Our Say on TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Having-Our-Say
Shontaye's social media: https://www.instagram.com/havingoursay/ https://www.facebook.com/havingoursay
The Equity Series: https://www.bethebrightest.com/conferences/the-equity-series
Diverse library resource: https://www.havingoursay.org/diverse-picture-books
Jordyn Carrol Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrc_theslp/
Wes Chernin: Social: https://www.instagram.com/lavenderspeech/ website: https://www.qinclusion.com/
E42: I got this! And other lies we tell ourselves...
It's the first episode of Season 4 and a new school year! Sarah and Lisa are in the confessional sharing all of their wisdom on how you can be your best while admitting they don't always follow their own advice 😂. Let's just say there are a lot of snappy phrases given with a lot of caveats! We hope this episode will inspire and motivate you to start the school year off with a bang while reminding yourself that it's easier said than done.
Resources:
SLP Toolkit Process Guide PDF: https://toolkit-resources.s3.amazonaws.com/SLP+Processes+.pdf
SLP Toolkit Process Guide Google Docs (editable. version): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y-S6OxKlylQxkTj_tAdzkNmBYH6MgcL7
Project Management Software: Asana www.asana.com
Daily Planner: Amplify Planner https://www.amplifyplanner.com/
E41: I'm always going to want to be inclusive.
Chelsea Cornejo, M.S. CCC-SLP is in the confessional with us chatting with us about best practices in serving families and students. Chelsea is a bilingual SLP based in Austin, TX who is passionate about equity in education and about empowering students and their families. Much of what we discuss is related to working with bilingual students but there are so many takeaways of how these same practices can apply to everyone we work with! Just like her SLP Summit presentation, this episode is left us feeling better informed and inspired!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Chelsea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacornejo.slp/
Chelsea's Website: https://chelseacornejo.com/
ASHA Leader article by Chelsea: A Latina SLP’s Perspective on Supporting Latinx Families
ASHA Phonemic Inventories and Cultural and Linguistic Information Across Languages: https://www.asha.org/practice/multicultural/phono/
Laleo Bilingual Therapy Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/laleo.bilingual.therapy/
SLP IEP Terms: Plain Language Dictionary: https://www.slptoolkit.com/blog/What-the-heck-are-you-talking-about/
Phuong Lien Palafox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phuonglienpalafox/
E40: It's all about relationships.
Celina Wright, SLPA is in the confessional talking with us about everything from advocacy to the role of an SLPA and the theme throughout this episode is the importance of relationships! Whether you are an SLPA or an SLP who currently or may supervise one - this episode is for you!
Wings Speech and Language Center, Inc. https://www.wingsspeech.com/
Jessie Ginsburg's course and approach: https://www.jessieginsburg.com/
SLPA Resources http://slparesources.com/index.php/about/elementor-123/
SLPA Resources IG: https://www.instagram.com/slpa.resources/?hl=en
California Speech-Language and Hearing Association: www.csha.org
Celina's IG: https://www.instagram.com/speakingwrightfromtheheart/?hl=en
Pasadena City College SLPA program: https://pasadena.edu/academics/divisions/performing-arts/slpa/index.php
ASHA SLPA Certification: https://www.asha.org/certification/2020-slpa-certification-standards/
E39: I never took a fluency course in graduate school.
One of our favorites is in the confessional with us today! The one and only Nina Reardon-Reeves joins us and as expected the conversation is awesome! Lisa admits to not taking a single fluency course in college, Sarah shares her insecurities about her lack of expertise in the area of stuttering, and Nina, well, she just drops knowledge bombs (and even an F bomb 😜)!
Resources shared in this episode:
Stuttering Therapy Resources:
Website
https://www.stutteringtherapyresources.com
https://www.instagram.com/stutteringtherapyresources/
@stutteringtherapyresources
FB
https://www.facebook.com/StutteringTherapyResources/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/StutteringTherapyRes
Some resources for micro aggressions and stuttering stigma:
A blog from American Institute for Stuttering
https://www.stutteringtreatment.org/blog/microaggressions-and-stuttering
Fabulous book:
https://www.stutteringtherapyresources.com/products/stammering-pride-prejudice
Stuttering Foundation CE
Understanding and Influencing the Stigma of Stuttering
https://www.stutteringhelp.org/training/understanding-and-influencing-stigma-stuttering
E38: We often wonder...why do we pay ASHA dues?
Evaluation and Eligibility for Speech-LanguageServices in Schools
Evaluating Children in U.S. Public Schools With Speech Sound Disorders: Considering Federal and State Laws, Guidance, and Research
ASHA Blog posts What Exactly Does 'Access to the Curriculum' Mean? and ‘Our Voices Are Powerful’
School services and other folks with expertise in school topics and advocacy www.asha.org/slp/schools/access/
ASHA practice portal
Value of the CCC's (Member section to advocate for funding)
ASHA's Leadership Academy (Free to members)
ASHA community site with groups for schools, early career professionals, AAC, rural and remote SLPs, military spouses, and more!
SEACDC (state consultants group website with free training, materials, and links)
VDOE SLP page
Talking EBP - free evidence-based newsletter only 2x per year
Free VDOE SLP Training language culture dysphagia speech sound disorders etc.
SLP Services in the Schools: Guidelines for Best Practice (2018) - Original PDF Version
SLP Services in Schools 2020 Revisions for new SSD and norms
Comprehensive Assessment Reference Card - Original PDF Version
Dynamic Assessment
SUGAR language sampling
ASHA Workload Calculator
The 3:1 Model
E36: We need to facilitate more and talk less.
Dr. Erik Raj is in the confessional and he is truly a walking inspirational quote! If you caught Erik's SLP Summit presentation, then you know he is not only a joy to listen to but full of innovative ideas and passionate about this field. We always say all students should have the opportunity to work with him! During our conversation, Erik answers questions about using video games in therapy as well as provides an insight that gave each of us several A-ha moments that will genuinely improve how we work with students!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Erik's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikxraj/
Erik's website: https://erikxraj.com/blog/
E35: We should use the tools that give us the information we need.
We have Rebecca Reinking from Adventures in Speech Pathology in the confessional!!! Her course on minimal pairs at our most recent SLP Summit was wildly popular and we had an opportunity to sit down and ask her all of your burning questions! This episode is packed with specifics about using minimal pairs to treat phonological patterns as well as other tools for speech treatment toolkit!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Adventures in Speech Pathology
Follow Rebecca on Instagram and Facebook
Minimal Pairs Handbook by Adventures in Speech Pathology
Phonological Pattern Chart for Speech Therapy
Little Bee Articulation Test Center
Smarty Ears Articulation Assessment Toolkit
Resources for Stimulability Approach
Minimal Pair Word Lists:
E34: Competition was a distraction and came from a place of fear.
Resources mentioned:
SLP Summit
SLP Now
The SLP Now Podcast
SLP Toolkit
E33: We did not have our ducks in a row.
We're back! Where have we been? Well, all over the place really! We have taken the last few months to get our sh&^ together! In this episode, we share a little bit about what we have been up to and the aha moments along the way! We hope this look behind the curtain can help those of you struggling with something similar!
E32: And if there was a problem, yo, I'll solve it
Our guest in the confessional is Jesse Kleinman, an SLP in Brooklyn, NY! There is nothing we love more than when someone has a problem and they create a solution! Jesse shares how she handled the transition from in-person SLP to teletherapist and the lessons she has learned along the way!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jesse's info and social media:
website: https://www.vibrantspeechtherapy.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/vibrantspeechtherapy/
Teletherapy Support Group is private by invite-only, but if listeners are interested they can sign up here using this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BpatwJ1HzJ9r2avfP_TDzmCP59TNg_AlvRKGd-AhaA8/edit?usp=sharing
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdPRf2gIpG7uU6Btn4dgTQ?view_as=subscriber
RedBubble Site (Clothing, Stickers, Masks, etc. with Boardmaker Symbols and phrases): https://www.redbubble.com/people/VibrantSpeech/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdown
Recommended Facebook Groups to follow:
Teletherapy Materials for Speech-Language Pathologists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/420947961614606
Bitmoji Craze for Educators: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2568655663438916
Speech Pathologists at Large: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212002912
Speech and Language Virtual Rooms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2610466689273930
AAC for the SLP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1539830846285663
Other Resources:
- AAC Communication Bill of Rights Poster Free Download from Beautiful Speech Life: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/AAC-Communication-Bill-of-Rights-Poster-4148083?st=93b864dcd59fe94958c8ab70b86d2ad1
- Free Downloads and Resources from The AAC Coach: https://www.theaaccoach.com/
- Boom Learning: https://wow.boomlearning.com/
- Epic: https://www.getepic.com/
- Vooks: https://www.vooks.com/
- Tarheel Reader: https://tarheelreader.org/
YouTube Channels for AAC Resources:
- Swingset Mamas: https://www.youtube.com/user/Swingsetmamas
- Mister Clay: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5n1tO-ZAI81kcq07PyyYA
- Special Education with Pat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfS2ijoNe1P-EKD2Tg5JRoQ
- Purposeful Parker: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2Pf4Nmt8wUHoXYuZ8smMw
- Saltillo: https://www.youtube.com/user/saltillocorp
- Rachel Madel SLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmadelslp/?hl=en
- All About Communication on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all_about_communication_inc/
BONUS: How the Heck Do I Do a Virtual Oral Mech Exam?
This episode is available for ASHA CEUs and part of the 2020 SLP Connect Podconference until October 7, 2020. If you want to earn ASHA CEUs, then stay on until the very end, because that is where I provide information on how to register for ASHA CEUs and other details like how to win awesome giveaway prizes! You can also read about the details here.
If you are listening after SLP Connect, then enjoy this awesome episode with our special guest, Amy Graham! We are doing a deep dive into oral mech exams - what needs to be included, when should we do it, how to do it over a computer screen, and what we do with the information we gather! True to the theme of our podcast there are a lot of confessions in this episode and Amy answers a ton of questions! This is a must-listen for all pediatric SLPs!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Amy's website: Graham Speech Therapy
Amy's social media: Instagram account | Facebook Page
Case History form specific to SSD
SLP Bundle on Throat Scope (includes Amy Graham's OFE, promo code AMY10 for 10% off): https://hollandhealthcareinc.com/product/speech-therapy-oral-facial-exam-combo/
E31: I knew nothing about complex communication needs and AAC before I started working in that setting.
It's our first episode of season 3 and it's a great one!!! We are thrilled to have Emily Diaz in the confessional chatting with us about everything from working with secondary students with complex communication needs to teletherapy and everything in between! This episode has something for everyone and is timely for our current situation!
Resources from this episode:
Emily’s website: https://www.emilydiazslp.com/
Social media handles: @emilydiazslp
Virtual AAC Training: Teletherapy & Distance Learning Edition: https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/virtual-aac-training-teletherapy-distance-learning-edition/
How We Do It: S’MORRES and Partner Augmented Input with Dr. Jill Senner & Matthew Baud: https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/how-we-do-it-smorres-and-partner-augmented-input-with-dr-jill-senner-matthew-baud/
How We Do It: Coaching AAC Use in the Natural Environment: https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/how-we-do-it-coaching-aac-use-in-the-natural-environment/
E30: It's not a people problem it's a process problem.
Phuong Palafox, author of The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology, and SLP at Bilinguistics in Austin, TX, joins us in the confessional for a discussion about what school-based SLPs can do to be successful in a system designed to make them unsuccessful. Phuong is not only a brilliant SLP but a beautiful person who has made it her mission to help SLPs know their worth and advocate for themselves. This episode is loaded with inspiration, truth bombs, and solutions! It's a must listen for all school-based SLPs!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
E29: I was not financially prepared for a pandemic.
In this timely episode, we chat with Craig Goldslager, a financial planner who is also married to an SLP. We talk about everything from the CARES Act to the stock market and everything we need to consider to financially survive COVID-19. He highlights ways to access cash now if we need it and discusses things to consider moving forward should something like this happen again in the future.
RESOURCES:
- Craig Goldslager, Utterly Financial - Helping SLPs plan for retirement.
- SLP Money Episode 5: The CARES Act & Common Investor Mistakes to Avoid
- Estimate the size of your stimulus check
- Apply for unemployment
- Federal student loans suspended through 9/30/2020. If you have private lenders, talk to them about forbearance or deferral strategies (for every type of payments: mortgage, auto insurance, homeowner’s insurance, credit cards, car payments, etc…)
- Payroll Protection Program: This is through your bank
- Economic Disaster Loan: This is through SBA.gov
E28: I call in sick because I just need a day off.
We are thrilled to have guest Jessi Andricks, Stress Management Coach for SLPs, in the confessional to chat with us about burn out and managing stress - and no we do no suggest crying in your car! This is a critically important conversation as we have all felt burnout from this job and we hope you will find the solutions given in this episode help you to find joy in the job! Jessi is a wealth of knowledge and has a unique background that is perfect for this conversation!
Resources mentioned:
E27: Having an attorney in a meeting is scary.
No one wants to hear that an attorney is going to be in attendance at a meeting. But they are there for a reason, and in this episode we chat about what that reason is. We also discuss ways teams can be proactive to avoid getting to the point of having an attorney present in the first place. We are thrilled to have Lloyd Donders, Esq., a special education attorney, in the confessional for this very important conversation! You won't want to miss this episode!
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E26: A positive mindset and a smile can get you what you want.
In this episode we have our bestie Chris Wenger aka @speechdude aka 'The Wang' chatting with us about everything from what went down at ASHA, to what it's really like working in a high school, and how to advocate for yourself! We just love this guy and we know you will too!
BONUS: Best Practices in Data Collection
We are thrilled to participate in the first-ever SLP Live Podcon! By listening to this episode you have the opportunity to earn CEs through Nov. 9th! For more information check out: https://www.slp-live.com/
E25: Putting yourself out there is hard.
For those of you who have listened before or follow us on social media, you may find this hard to believe but we do really care what people think of 😂 I say that because we post and say some ridiculous things but it is scary! There are plenty of times when we question ourselves! In this episode, we are chatting about what we have learned and what we hope for you!
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E24: This will be the best school year yet...and other lies I tell myself
We're baaaaaaaaack!!!!!! We took a quick break but we are back for an all new season of confessions 🎉 We are kicking off season 2 chatting all about starting a new school year and what we hope for yours!
E23: I wasn't trained to train an SLP-A.
It's our final episode of the season 🎉 Thank you for coming along on this journey with us! We have loved every single minute of this and can't wait to come back and start a new season in a couple months!
We are thrilled to have our friend, Amy Hill, in the confessional to chat about everything SLP-A related! Amy is the perfect guest to have on to talk about this subject as she is the program director for the SLP-A program at Estrella Mountain Community College and AZ Executive Director of Clinical Support for Light Street Special Education Solutions - where she oversees SLPs and SLP-A's.
With the new SLP-A ASHA certification coming soon, this is a great listen for any SLP-A or SLP supervisor! Navigating this working relationship can be tricky! Hopefully this will help :)
E22: I "may have" made up data for progress reports.
In our latest episode we are getting real about writing progress reports. We have done some things we are not proud of but the reality is that this part of our job is tough! We share the mistakes we made as well as solutions right in time for you to start writing your end of year progress reports!
E21: I was worried RTI would add to my workload.
In our previous episode about interpreting articulation norms we mentioned the use of RTI as a possible solution to providing earlier intervention. In this episode we are going to go in deeper on what that can look like and discuss if it's worthwhile! We are thrilled to have our friend, Laurel Bruce, an SLP and PhD student, in the confessional to share her experience and research!
Resources:
Laurel Bruce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speech.geek/
RTI Resources from Jennifer Taps Richard: http://slpath.com/
Link to free Articulation Therapy Flowchart: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Articulation-Therapy-Flowchart-4518367
Link to free articulation screener: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grab-Go-Artic-Quick-Speech-Articulation-Screening-1359302
Information about Speech Therapist’s App for /r/ Treatment (staRt) app: https://wp.nyu.edu/byunlab/projects/start/
E20: I used to pull IEP present levels out of my $@&!
Have you ever found yourself writing an IEP and filling out the present levels with something like "Johnny is a sweet boy with a nice smile who has lots of friends" and then nothing else? Yeah, us too! We are chatting about all of the frustration of current processes for gathering data at annual reviews as well as our big Aha! that led us to creating Present Level Assessments inside of SLP Toolkit.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How is "appropriate progress" defined by the U.S. Supreme Court?
Special discount to SLP Toolkit for our podcast listeners - To receive 50% off 2 months for a new subscription use the coupon code: podcasthalfoff
E19: We have been interpreting the articulation norms all wrong.
Many of us have seen the new speech sound norms infographic published by McLeod and Crowe circulating on the internet and there are a lot of feelings about what this means for school based SLPs. We are thrilled to have Kelly Farquharson, Associate Professor at FSU and speech sound expert, in the confessional to chat all about it! This episode was eye opening for us as we discovered that these norms aren't "new" and we have been interpreting the standard circulated norms (i.e. Iowa-Nebraska) all wrong. This is an important discussion and one that made us a bit nervous as sometimes researchers and practicing clinicians view the therapy world through a different lens. Tune in to find out how this conversation went down.
Resources referenced in this episode:
The Informed SLP: That one time a journal article on speech sounds broke the SLP internet.
It Might Not Be "Just Artic": The Case for the Single Sound Error
Quality of language intervention provided to primary-grade students with language impairment
Variability in Interpreting “Educational Performance” for Children With Speech Sound Disorders
E18: I used to avoid writing social goals because I didn't know how to measure them.
We were thrilled to have Ryan Hendrix with Social Thinking as a guest on this episode. We loved chatting about how best to support students with social learning differences. Lisa & I confess how we struggled with how best to assess, write objective goals and measure progress on pragmatic language skills. Ryan shares her discovery on how complex treatment is and everything she has learned in her role as a social cognitive therapist.
We are obsessed with all things Social Thinking so we may have geeked out a little bit :)
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E17: We had no idea how big SLP Summit would get.
In our first episode for 2019 we are chatting about goals/resolutions for the new year, all things SLP Summit and we even spill the beans on an exciting new project!
www.slpsummit.com
E16: Running my business is harder than being an SLP.
Jenna's website: thespeechroomnews.com/
Instagram handle: @speechroomnews
E15: What really went down at ASHA 2018!
E14: I get paid to play for a living.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Playing with Purpose Book www.tandemspeechtherapy.com/playingwithpurposebook/
The discount code if people are interested in purchasing the book is: slptoolkit
Blog www.tandemspeechtherapy.com/blog/
Downloadable Milestone Checklist www.tandemspeechtherapy.com/milestone-checklist/
Hanen Centre: www.hanen.org/Home.aspx
Contact: emily@tandemspeechtherapy.com