Shit SLPs Say Podcast

In this episode, London and Karen interview Katja Piscitelli, also known as Boho Speechie on social media, to discuss gestalt language processing and what it means to be a gestalt language processor, versus the more well-known analytical language processor. Katja spills the tea on how to better understand, assess, and treat gestalt language processing. Something none of us learned in graduate school, but wish we did!  Resources discussed: Meaningful Speech Course (Instagram/website) Marge Blanc: Many resources are available by her  Listen to neurodiverse voices

In this episode, London and Karen interview Katja Piscitelli, founder of Total Spectrum Therapy and BohoSpeechie on social media, to discuss neurodiversity-affirming practice. Katja discusses what it means to be neurodivergent, how one can strive to become a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, how to create goals that are appropriate for the neurodivergent community, resources for clinicians, and more.  Show Notes: Resources Discussed Bohospeechie on Instagram and Tiktok  Therapist Neurodiversity Collective  NeuroClastic  Rachel Dorsey

On this episode of Shit SLPs Say Podcast, London and Karen discuss how they used vocal hygiene strategies as speech-language pathologists to help protect their voice while they were sick. 

In this episode, Karen spills some exciting news about becoming an SLP. London spills her tea throughout the whole episode on where to start with getting someone set up with an AAC device. Karen and London discuss the perceived barriers that SLPs face when it comes to access and funding for high-tech communication devices. London explains some surprising facts that she discovered while trying to get a device for her patient. The two clinicians debunk the common myths and hope to inspire other SLPs to get their clients the devices they need and deserve. 

In this episode, Karen and London break down what self-advocacy is and how to implement self-advocacy strategies in therapy sessions. The two clinicians go over a list of strategies and reflect on whether or not they are using self-advocacy strategies for themselves. 

In this second-part episode, Karen asks London about her most used resources in therapy sessions as a home-health speech therapist that works with both adults and children.

In this episode, London and Karen spill some recent tea. In this two-part episode, Karen shares a ton of her favorite resources that she uses with her clients in the school setting. Stay tuned for our next episode, where London shares all of her favorite resources for the home-health setting.   

In this episode, Karen and London dish the tea by discussing some exciting things that happened with their clients recently. London and Karen continue the episode by chatting about how to begin a private practice.  Resources mentioned in the episode: - The independent clinician - The private practice SLP  - e224 : Private Practice Essentials: A Guide To Starting An SLP Private Practice - Private Practice Skills on Youtube 

In this episode, Karen spills the tea about her unique new hobby and London spills the tea about her big career jump as an independent contractor. One of the big milestones in the life of an SLP is the clinical fellowship year or CFY. Karen talks about her recent experiences in the role of a CF-SLP! London and Karen end the episode by discussing tips for success in the clinical fellowship year. 

They are back and better than ever! In this episode, Karen and London introduce topics that will be discussed in this new season of Shit SLPs Say! Some topics include student teaching, virtual graduations, clinical fellowship, maternity leave, switching areas of focus, resume building, becoming an independent contractor, and more! Stay tuned for the end; London and Karen discuss how to navigate feeling stuck. Let them know what topics you would like to hear more about this season by connecting with them on Instagram at shit_slps_say. 

On this episode, Karen interviews Beth Lytle and Alisa Lego about "A School Year of Core Vocabulary Words" - an incredible AAC resource of word lists and lesson plans. Available at PrAACtical AAC & AAC Language Lab

In this episode, London and Karen discuss their different approaches to lesson planning, as well as how their lesson planning has been impacted by virtual learning.

In this episode, Karen shares her recent experience with taking her comprehensive exams for her graduate program, and some tips for how to stay sane while preparing for PRAXIS. London compares her experience and discusses how preparation translates into SLP life. 

In this Episode, London and Karen spill some tea about milestones in their SLP journeys. London interviews Kristin Ladd who provides information about what happens when you move to a different state, what it means to work on a waiver in the school setting during graduate school, and mentorship. 

In this week's episode of Shit SLPs Say, London and Karen discuss feelings associated with the Praxis and London gives her top tips for how to go in feeling confident and prepared for success. London and Karen introduce a very special guest, Hahna Brubaker who discusses her recent experience taking and passing the Praxis exam during the pandemic. ASHA Practice Portal:https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/ ETS Practice Tests:https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5331 Song: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US  

In this episode, London spills out some serious tea. Karen and London chat a little bit about their caseload. London shares about a client she was thinking of using PECS with. Karen discusses a multimodality approach to AAC and provides her top 5 tips for AAC intervention.  Intro Music: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

London and Karen discuss resume building and interview tips in the current job climate. Resources Shared: SpeechPathology.com SpeechPathologyGroup.com Aphasia.org Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

London and Karen quiz each other in an attempt to help the audience to get to know them better... but come to realize they know very little about each other outside of speech related topics!

Karen and London discuss maintaining relationships when SLP life gets busy. Resources in this episode: https://www.aacconference.com/ Song: Campfire by Scandinavianz | https://soundcloud.com/scandinavianz Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

London & Karen discuss how COVID is impacting the field, including clinical hours for graduate school and clinical fellows. Resources Mentioned in the Episode: CA Speech & Language Licensing Board email: speechandhearing@dca.ca.gov phone: (916) 263-2666 ASHA COVID Updates NSSLHA COVID Updates