In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, we discuss:
Our favorite books for prek, early elementary and later elementary
Our favorite books for interests (space, dinosaurs, trains)
Ep 153: 5 Common Problems with Apraxia Therapy & How to Fix Them
In this episode, Sarah shares 5 Common Mistakes SLPs make in sessions for Childhood Apraxia of Speech and what to do instead.
Read moreEp 152: Specializing in AAC as a School-Based SLP w/ Megan Stewart
In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, you’ll learn:
About her position specializing in AAC in the schools
The pros and cons of her job
What has (and hasn’t helped) as she’s approached burnout
Ep 151: Specializing in the School Setting (DHH) & Navigating Conversations on Exiting Services w/Sara Serota
In this episode Sara Serota, a school SLP in California shares:
How she started specializing in the schools (deaf/HOH population)
Resources to specialize in this area
Working as a team member for positive outcomes in the school setting
Tips to reduce service or exit students who are ready to do so
Ep 150: 5 Things To Look for in an ABA Provider w/Carly Bereznay
In this conversation with Carly Bereznay, an SLP and BCBA, you'll learn 5 tips for what to look for an an ABA clinic. Regardless of our own opinions on ABA as SLPs, many of our students go to ABA clinics. In this episode you'll learn 5 things to look for in an ABA clinic so that you can support families in looking for high quality service and not falling into the trap of "big box ABA clinics."
Read moreEp 149: Private Practice - Determining Your Rate, Getting In Network for Insurance Plans & Financial Considerations To Start Your Clinic w/Kenzie Thomas
Do you have questions about getting started like:
How to set your rate
How to become in network for insurance plans
How to have a process to get referrals and get back to interested families
All these questions and more are answered when SLP Kenzie Busch interviews Sarah about starting a private practice.
Ep 148: 5 Must Dos for Incorporating Music Into Speech Therapy Sessions for Preschool & Elementary Gestalt Language Processors
In this episode, Sarah shares 5 tips for incorporating songs into your sessions for Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs).
In this episode you’ll learn:
A summary of research for songs & speech and language growth
You’ll hear several case studies (including activities used in sessions) for GLPs who love songs
The 5 Tips include:
Consider the Child’s Age & Attention Level
Envision Your Session & Make it Interactive
Have a Goal in Mind (and be flexible)
Take Data (Language Sample is the Data)
Vary the Songs & Activities to Vary the Language Models
If you’d like a bit more support and structure around using music with your gestalt language learners, I have an Autism & Songs For Gestalt Language Stages 1-3 packet available.
Resources
Songs for Gestalt Stages 1-3: Link
Submit a Question for the Podcast: www.slphappyhour.com/contact
Meaningful Speech course (affiliate link)
Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
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Ep 147: 5 Things NOT to Say to Someone Experiencing Trauma (& What To Say Instead) w/Rachel Archambault
In this episode you’ll learn 5 things not to say to someone experiencing grief, loss or trauma - and what to say instead.
Read moreEp 146: Work-Life Fit & Growing Out of a Job You've Loved
Ep 145: What We've Learned From Implementing Episodes of Care & Therapeutic Breaks for Our Clients
Do you ever notice that other professions tend to dismiss students after they've met short term goals? Yet as SLPs, we can have the same students for years? Have you heard about the effectiveness of short-term more intensive therapy, and are you curious about implementing it? Are your students with high support needs always in school or therapy - and you'd love to see them have breaks from therapy?
Then you are in the right place! In this episode Sarah is jointed by Christine Popp and Kristen Monroe from Children's Hospital Richmond as they share more about implementing a 12-week episode of care, followed by a 12-week therapeutic break for their students - and how it can benefit students, families, and SLPs alike.
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