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To kick off our 2023 episodes, Paula Acuña MA, CCC-SLP joins the podcast to dispel myths about bilingualism. We discuss speaking multiple languages at home, contrastive analysis, language delay, students in the classroom, and more!-------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE SPONSOR – MED TRAVELERSBecome a Travel SLP at: https://www.medtravelers.com/------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Introduction(3:01) Paula's Background(10:22) If a student has any learning challenges or is exceptional, they cannot learn more than 1 language(15:44)  If a child has a language difficulty, then the family should only speak to them in English at home(16:47) What is Contrastive Analysis(18:17) Learning more than one language may be too confusing to children and lead to a language delay, decreased cognitive abilities, or academic problems(25:20) The older someone is, the harder it is to acquire a second language(31:14) Once students can speak English, they are ready to learn and succeed in a mainstream classroom.(36:52) It is a sign of a child being lazy if they mix two languages together instead of just using them one at a time.(41:21) Bilingual children will perfectly use and have equal knowledge of both languages.(43:33) Who Paula works with(53:50) What if a listener is interested in learning more about this(57:00) Lightning Question Round! ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUESTPaula Acuña is an ASHA-certified bilingual (Spanish-English) speech-language pathologist and private practice owner based in the Chicagoland area. Her company, Ms. Paula, SLP, provides in-home, on-site, and teletherapy services and recently launched Bilingual Speech Online, a parent-child coaching program for bilingual families that delivers online modules supplemented by live video consultations. Paula earned her Masters from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is an Early Intervention provider. She also serves as a clinical supervisor and is an ASHA S.T.E.P. mentor. https://www.mspaulaslp.comhttps://online.mspaulaslp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mspaulaslphttps://www.facebook.com/mspaulaslphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaacuna ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ONYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITSHost – Jennifer MartinProducer – Jonathan CaryAssistant Producer – Katie SchraubenAssistant Producer – Sam MacKayMusic – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, we welcome special guest, Erin Romanski MA, CCC-SLP, to discuss switching SLP settings and working in skilled nursing. We discuss an SLP's day in the life of working at a skilled nursing facility, co-treating with PTs and OTs, tips for working in a skilled nursing facility as an SLP, and more!We Discuss(0:00) Introduction(2:15) Erin Romanski's Professional Background(4:30) Why Erin became interested in traveling(9:15) What areas was Erin must confident when starting as an SLP(13:20) Utilizing mentors(16:50) An SLP's Day in the Life Working at a Skilled Nursing Facility(20:15) Skilled Nursing Facility Patient Population(28:36) Co-treating with PTs and OTs.(30:30) Tips for Working in a Skilled Nursing Facility as a Speech Pathologist(39:32) Advice for Speech Pathologists Wanting to Work in a Skilled Nursing Facility (44:43) Lightning Question Round!(49:20) Do you fear getting older?About Erin Romanski MA, CCC-SLPErin grew up in Cleveland, Ohio—the only girl in a family with four children. She studied communication sciences and disorders as an undergrad at the University of Cincinnati and then earned an MA in speech-language pathology from Eastern Michigan University. Between undergrad and graduate school, Erin obtained her nursing assistant license working as an STNA during grad school, prior to getting a job as an SLP. Erin has spent her whole career in SNFs across four states, though she's lost count of the number of facilities. Since moving to Minnesota, she's found my inner country girl—picking up gardening, canning, and chopping wood. Erin also enjoys biking, camping, kayaking, and reading when she's not keeping her puppy out of trouble. Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishila21/About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by Med Travelers 

In this episode, we talk about all things teletherapy. Joined by special guest, Julie Irwin MS, CCC-SLP, we discuss the pros and cons of teletherapy, what to know when starting your teletherapy career, Julie's advice for new teletherapists, and more!We Discuss(0:00) Introduction(4:45) Julie's Professional Journey(16:50) Pros & Cons of Teletherapy(31:14) What to know when starting teletherapy(45:15) Questions to ask a teletherapy staffing agency or school district(53:30) Julie's advice for someone wanting to try teletherapy(59:30) Question Lightning Round(1:01:30) What's next for JulieAbout Julie Irwin MS, CCC-SLPFollow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieeirwin/About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by Med Travelers  

In this episode, we talk to Clinical Fellow Mentor, Michelle O'Loughlin, about how grad students can best transition into the workforce. We discuss how the landscape has changed, the most challenging aspects of the transition, advice during job interviews, burnout, and more!We Discuss(0:00) Introduction(2:27) Michelle's Professional Background(9:30) Changing landscape of speech pathology grad school(13:57) What Speech Therapy Grad Schools Look for in Applicants(20:10) How to Prepare SLP Grad Students for the Real World(28:11) Most Challenging Aspects of Transitioning from Grad School as an SLP(31:00) Advice for Clinical Fellow Job Interviews(37:10) Advice for SLP Grad Students Entering the Workforce (41:47) Advice for New Grads Suffering From Burnout (46:40) Question Lightning Round!About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by American Mobile

In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to not one, but two SLP experts, Jessie Ginsburg MS, CCC-SLP & Chris Wenger MS, CCC-SLP. We discuss sensory integration and regulation for neurodiverse students, goals, strategies, assessments and much more!We Discuss(1:00) About Chris & Jessie(6:50) What was the progression of getting introduced to sensory integration and regulation(13:28) How do you explain sensory integration(30:29) Informal vs Standardized Assessments for Neurodiverse Students(38:50) Neurodiversity-Affirming Goals & Sensory Strategies to Increase Motivation(47:40) Moving Away from Feelings Meters(50:53) Recommendations from Jessie & Chris(57:05) What's next for Chris & JessieLearn more about Jessie Ginsburg:https://www.jessieginsburg.com/https://www.instagram.com/sensory.slp/ Learn more about Chris Wenger:https://www.speechdude.com/https://www.instagram.com/speechdude/ About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by American Mobile

In this episode, we spoke with a clinical voice speech pathologist about treating singing and other vocal problems. Special guest, Maurice Goodwin MS, CCC-SLP, joined us to discuss a day in the life of a clinical SLP, assessment methods for speech pathologists working with voice patients, collaborating with physicians as a speech pathologist, and more! We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans (4:49) About Maurice Goodwin(11:11) Why Did Maurice Want to Specialize in Voice Therapy(17:43) Day in the Life of a Clinical SLP (22:55) Most Common Diagnoses Seen When Working with a Voice Patient(31:43) Assessment Methods for Speech Pathologists Working with Voice Patients (36:45) Collaborating with a Physician as a Speech Pathologist(42:19) Treatment for a Vocal Fold Paresis Case Study(48:16) Discussing a Patient's Responsibility in Treatment(53:13) Maurice's Private Practice (58:48) What's Next for Maurice ProfessionallyAbout Maurice Goodwin MS, CCC-SLPMaurice is a Speech-Language Pathologist and singer currently living in Houston, TX. Professionally, he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of the singing voice and voice disorders at The Texas Voice Center. Following his undergraduate studies in music performance at Shenandoah University, he completed his graduate work in Speech Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh. His background as a performer and speech pathologist led him to complete training in the treatment of singers, actors, teachers, and other occupational voice users with voice problems. He is passionate about vocal health education and the intersections of identity and voice.About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by American Mobile

In this episode, we sit down with Alexandria Zachos, MS, CCC-SLP, who is an expert on gestalt language acquisition, echolalia, and natural language acquisition. We explore natural language acquisition, the types of echolalia, diagnoses, case studies, courses, and more!We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans (4:55) Alex's Background(10:56) What is Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) (21:48) Types of Echolalia & Why It Happens(28:34) Example of Immediate Echolalia (33:51) Children Who Are Gestalt Language Processors (42:00) Courses Offered by Alex(49:15) Gestalt Language Case StudyAdditional Resources:Marge Blanc MA, CCC-SLP's Book: Natural Language Acquisition on the Autism SpectrumAbout Alexandria Zachos MS, CCC-SLPAlexandria Zachos is a speech-language pathologist and has been practicing for over 18 years. She owns a private practice, Social Butterfly Inc. in the near-west suburbs of Chicago. Alexandria created Meaningfulspeech.com in 2021 to educate SLPs, professionals, and parents on gestalt language processing, echolalia, and the Natural Language Acquisition framework developed by her mentor, speech-language pathologist Marge Blanc.Where to Find Alex Online:InstagramWebsiteAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by American Mobile

In this episode, we had the opportunity to speak with a special guest, Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan Ed.D., M.S., CCC-SLP/L, all about language processing, curriculum, and targeting language goals as an SLP. We discuss the difference between listening and understanding, curriculums vs. frameworks for language processing, the “why and how” when targeting language goals, and more. We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans (3:58) About Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan Ed.D., M.S., CCC-SLP/L(10:05) What is Language Processing(11:18) The Difference Between Listening & Understanding (16:15) How Does Language Processing Affect School Performance(19:31) Curriculums vs Frameworks for Language Processing (27:55) Customizing Your Language Processing Framework to Individual Students(33:58) The Why and How When Targeting Language Goals (40:39) Effectively Working with Vocabulary (46:50) Courses & Services Dr. Karen OffersAbout Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan Ed.D., M.S., CCC-SLP/LDr. Karen Dudek-Brannan mentors pediatric SLPs who want to create a more significant impact on their students in language therapy. She's been an SLP since 2004 and spent 14 years in the school systems. After feeling frustrated with not having a solid system for language therapy, she decided to make language and literacy her area of expertise during her doctoral work. She's the creator of Language Therapy Advanced Foundations, an online program designed to help SLPs create an evidence-based system for language therapy. She's also the host of the Are they 18 Yet? ® podcast, where she shares information for SLPs, parents, and other professionals who want to help K-12 kids thrive. Additional Resources:Website: https://drkarenspeech.com/Language Therapy Webinar: https://5components.drkarenspeech.com/s/bDxjYVSentence Structure Teaching Guide: https://drkarenspeech.lpages.co/ultimate-guide-to-sentence-structure-for-slps-2/Podcast: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/blog/About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by Med Travelers

In this episode, we welcome Danielle Stoller, PT, MSPT, and Marabeth Quin to share how Expanded Practice can help you thrive in your therapy practice. We discuss how Danielle and Marabeth met, why they decided to start Expanded Practice, how therapists can combat burnout, and more!This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans(4:56) About Danielle Stoller & Marabeth Quin(12:30) How did you decide to start Expanded Practice?(15:40) Examples of things she saw Marabeth doing with Sophie(22:40) What's the idea behind Expanded Practice(33:40) What do you say to a therapist experiencing burnout? (41:05) What's the process of starting the Expanded Practice program(52:28) Expanded Practice Research(57:14) How to learn more about Expanded PracticeTo learn more, go to:https://www.expanded-practice.com/About Our GuestsDanielle received her master's degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in 2000, before continuing her specialized training in neurorehabilitation by becoming certified in Neuro-IFRAH® in 2007 and LSVT BIG® in 2017. She has also completed over 150 hours of advanced training in the Neuro-IFRAH® Approach including instructor training in 2013 with Waleed Al-Oboudi, MOT, OTR, originator of the Neuro-IFRAH® approach. Danielle has experience in the outpatient, inpatient, and acute care settings, working in the outpatient rehabilitation setting with a focus on the treatment of adults affected by stroke or brain injury since 2007. Danielle currently treats private clients in Nashville, TN. In addition, she collaborates with Neuro Therapy Nashville occupational therapist, Trista McClarnon, MS, OTR/L, and peer advisor Marabeth Quin to provide Intensive Therapy sessions to stroke survivors. Danielle has a strong interest in the way mindset influences performance and has assimilated researched based concepts of the benefits of positive expectation into her practice. Marabeth came to teaching medical professionals through Expanded Practice not by way of a career path, but the path of life experience and love. In 2012, her 18-year-old daughter suffered a massive stroke, paralyzing her right side and leaving her unable to speak or understand language. As the primary caregiver, Marabeth approached her daughter's recovery with an optimistic mindset and steady belief in her healing potential, personally experiencing the impact these can have on someone's recovery. Over years of conversations with Danielle, her personal experience combined with Danielle's clinical reasoning to create new perspectives for overlooked areas of influence in stroke recovery and healing in general. She has functioned in an advisory role for other caretakers in their journey with loved ones who have experienced a stroke, as well as spoken to medical students about the importance of medical staff imparting hope to families.About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode, we dug into our show archives to bring you one of our first-ever episodes. Special guests, Julie Irwin MA, CCC-SLP & Kurt Keena MA, CCC-SLP, shared their experiences traveling as SLPs after grad school, including where they first heard about travel therapy, what it's like traveling alone vs. as a pair, meeting new people on assignment, and more. We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans (3:55) Becoming interested in travel therapy (12:08) Initial concerns with starting travel therapy(15:10) What it's like traveling alone vs. as a pair (19:08) Meeting new people on travel assignments(25:36) Julie's & Kurt's favorite travel adventures(27:36) Julie's & Kurt's travel bucket list(30:07) Advice for people on the fence about traveling About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Powered by American Mobile

On this episode, we broke down the issue of burnout and outlined ways to empower SLPs. Special guest, Angie Merced MA, CCC-SLP, joined us to discuss what burnout looks like for most people, the importance of a healthy work-life balance, combatting burnout for experienced clinicians, and more. We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans (3:45) How Did Angie Get Started(11:09) What Does Burnout Look Like for Most People?(16:00) Work-Life Balance (21:08) Is Burnout More Rampant in Certain Fields?(29:49) How Can New Grad SLPs Avoid Burnout?(36:05) How to Combat Burnout for Experienced Clinicians(39:25) How Does a Life Coach Help(49:13) Who Does Angie Typically Work With(1:02:22) How to Get Started Working with AngieAbout Angie Merced MA, CCC-SLPAngie is a Certified Life Coach and school-based Speech-Language Pathologist. She lives with her husband and two little girls in Rochester NY. Her passion is to eliminate burnout culture in our field, empower SLPs who feel overwhelmed, overworked, and trapped in a career they're "supposed" to love, and show her clients how to reclaim their energy, create more time and generate resources. Her mission is to help smart SLPs do less, be more, and thrive with joy in the life they have. She emphatically believes THAT is the key to the survival and future of our field.About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Powered by American Mobile

On this episode, we discussed treating adult patients with aphasia and TBI. Special guest, Angela Ziegler MA, CCC-SLP, joined us to talk about preferred methods of assessment for aphasia, interventions for TBI, working with patient families, and more. We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans (3:37) What Led Angela to Become a Speech Pathologist(10:15) How Confident Did Angela Feel at the Beginning(12:25) What Kind of Patients Does Angela Normally See(20:27) What Percentage of Angela's Patients have TBI(30:00) Preferred Method of Assessment for Aphasia(36:33) How to Develop Aphasia Interventions(41:25) Assessments for TBI(50:27) Intervention for TBI(54:25) How to Deal with Non-Socially Appropriate Behaviors with Patients(57:10) Is TBI or Aphasia Easier to Treat?(59:35) Why Angela Started Her Private Practice(1:06:43) Working with the Family of Patients(1:13:10) What's Next for Angela?About Angela Ziegler MA, CCC-SLPAngela began her professional career as an SLP in 2011 working in a series of skilled nursing facilities that ranged in size from 25 beds to over 400 beds, including a dedicated long-term pediatrics wing. She worked with kids in both home health and school settings for a period, but pediatrics was not her calling. Her heart lies in adult neurological disorders. She has worked at Orlando Regional Medical Center for nearly 9 years in all settings: acute care, in-patient rehabilitation, and outpatient care working with patients and their families through challenging diagnoses such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, brain tumors, Parkinson's Disease, spinal cord injuries (SCI), and other diseases, both common and rare. In 2017 Angela was recruited by Dr. Janet Whiteside to the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic as an adjunct clinical instructor after a chance encounter at a conference in Tampa. Angela has been deeply touched by aphasia, stroke, head and neck cancer, and brain injury in both her professional life and her personal life as well. She continues to work at both UCF and ORMC, treating patients, and teaching graduate students, and she began her private practice in 2021 to reach families through education and support. Angela has been married to her husband Tim for 17 years and together they have 4 daughters.Where to Follow Angela Online:https://atozslp.com/https://www.instagram.com/theatozslp/About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Powered by American Mobile

On this episode, we were joined by an SLP to discuss her pursuit of a Ph.D. in Hearing and Speech Sciences. Special guest, Kathleen Oppenheimer MS, CCC-SLP, shared with us her full career journey, detailing why she decided to pursue her Ph.D., her current Ph.D. research, the effects of research results for SLPs, and more. We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans(2:35) Kathleen Oppenheimer's Professional Background(7:35) Why She Wanted to Pursue Her PhD(13:45) How Do You Decide Which Area of Research to Focus on for Your PhD(23:25) Steps for Starting Ph.D. Research(32:05) Kathleen's Research(40:50) Why Focus on a Specific Age Range for Research(42:10) Kathleen's Research Hypothesis(44:00) How Will Her Research Results Affect SLPs(49:22) Why She Uses English Native Research Participants(51:45) Ph.D. Research Timeframe(53:03) Where Will Her Research Be Published(56:22) Teaching Speech & Language Science to Elementary School Students(1:02:45) Kathleen's Ask of the Audience to Help with ResearchAbout Kathleen Oppenheimer MS, CCC-SLPKathleen Oppenheimer is a speech-language pathologist who is currently getting her Ph.D. in Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland. Before going back to school for her Ph.D., she worked as a pediatric SLP at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. Her current research focuses on language processing in children with typical language and children with Developmental Language Disorder. Kathleen and her colleagues at the University of Maryland's Language Science Center have also pioneered new methods for language science outreach to elementary, middle, and high school students. Their interactive, virtual activities were inspired by techniques popularized by SLPs for teletherapy during the pandemic and you can learn more about them on their Instagram. About the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by Med Travelers

In part two of our Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) series, we continue our discussion with special guest Megan Stewart MS, CCC-SLP, shifting focus to incorporating literacy with AAC. On this episode, Megan shares how she began incorporating literacy with AAC, how speech pathologists teach literacy, the differences between emergent and conventional literacy, and more. We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans (1:32) How Did Megan Begin Incorporating Literacy With AAC(4:08) How Do Speech Pathologists Teach Literacy (5:56) Shift in Incorporating Literacy With AAC(8:30) How to Start Incorporating Literacy with AAC (20:43) Activities to Incorporate Literacy With AAC(22:45) Differences Between Emergent & Conventional Literacy(27:58) Specific Literacy Goals(31:45) Favorite Resources for Literacy & AACAbout Megan Stewart MS, CCC-SLPMegan is a Speech/Language Pathologist with over 18 years of experience, most of which have been spent serving students with complex communication needs, within a variety of settings, including early intervention, home health, hippotherapy, and elementary school level. She received her master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and now resides in Florida. With extensive knowledge regarding various forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) from low to high tech, Megan's passion is to help guide students, parents, and professionals alike in their journey to find the AAC system(s) that will help them become the most independent and autonomous communicators possible. Megan currently works at a one-of-a-kind, public, center school serving students with Autism and related disabilities.  Megan is also extremely passionate about promoting comprehensive literacy instruction for all learners and sharing the love of reading with everyone she meets. Some of Megan's Suggested AAC Resources:Comprehensive Literacy for AllPractically SpeakingProject CoreTar Heel ReaderMegan's WebsiteAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Powered by American Mobile 

On our first episode of 2022, we sat down to talk about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Special guest, Megan Stewart MS, CCC-SLP, joined us to share her knowledge about AAC—discussing which individuals benefit most from AAC, rapport building for AAC evaluations, how to plan treatment with an AAC device, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Introduction Shenanigans(4:11) Megan's Professional Background(9:11) What Megan Did to Prepare for Specializing in AAC(14:00) Which Individuals Benefit Most From AAC(18:13) Introduction to AAC Evaluations(23:34) Rapport Building for AAC Evaluations(30:02) How to Decide on the Right AAC Device for a Student(36:12) Which Brand of AAC Devices to Consider as an SLP(38:10) How to Plan Treatment with an AAC Device(43:01) Goals for a Student Using an AAC Device(50:05) How to know when a student is ready to move on from an AAC DeviceAbout Megan Stewart MS, CCC-SLPMegan is a Speech/Language Pathologist with over 18 years of experience, most of which have been spent serving students with complex communication needs, within a variety of settings, including early intervention, home health, hippotherapy, and elementary school level. She received her master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and now resides in Florida. With extensive knowledge regarding various forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) from low to high tech, Megan's passion is to help guide students, parents, and professionals alike in their journey to find the AAC system(s) that will help them become the most independent and autonomous communicators possible. Megan currently works at a one-of-a-kind, public, center school serving students with Autism and related disabilities.  Megan is also extremely passionate about promoting comprehensive literacy instruction for all learners and sharing the love of reading with everyone she meets.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Jonathan Cary Powered by Med Travelers 

On this episode, we wrap up 2021 with a look at the ASHA conference and a review of this past year for the show. We reflected on how the podcast grew in 2021, the topics we've covered so far, the topics we want to cover in 2022, and more!This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction(3:01) Jennifer's experience at ASHA 2021(4:48) Advice for new grads in a unique therapy landscape(9:37) Reflecting on 2021 for the podcast(13:50) An overview of the topics we covered in 2021 (19:36) Topics we want to cover in 2022Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this packed episode, we talked with an SLP for whom our topic is close to home. Special guest, Laura Baskall Smith MA, CCC-SLP, joined us to discuss childhood apraxia of speech and dysarthria—sharing her unique experience treating her daughter's apraxia, ways to plan treatment for childhood apraxia of speech, important resources for SLPs to implement in apraxia treatment, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Laura's career background (9:41) Treating your child's apraxia of speech (20:36) Defining apraxia of speech as an SLP (24:33) Early signs of apraxia of speech (34:22) SLP assessments for diagnosing childhood apraxia of speech (50:01) Teaching kids with childhood apraxia to advocate for themselves (52:46) Planning treatment for childhood apraxia of speech (1:01:31) Important resources for treating childhood apraxia (1:04:09) Understanding pediatric dysarthriaAbout Laura Baskall Smith MA, CCC-SLPLaura is a 2014 graduate of Apraxia Kids Boot Camp, has completed the PROMPT Level 1 training, and the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP). She is the author of Overcoming Apraxia and has lectured throughout the United States on CAS and related issues. Currently, Laura is a practicing SLP specializing in apraxia at her clinic A Mile High Speech Therapy in Aurora, Colorado.Where to Find Laura Online:InstagramWebsiteFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode, we discussed early intervention and play-based therapy with an SLP who knows how to connect with the children she works with. Special guest, Tiffany Vuong MS, CCC-SLP, details her journey to working in early intervention, the important role of play-based therapy with children, incorporating parents and caregivers into therapy sessions, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Tiffany's career background (12:12) Pursuing early intervention speech therapy(18:39) The important role of play-based speech therapy with children (22:35) The benefits of early intervention for speech and language disorders(28:57) Understanding play-based speech therapy (34:01) Incorporating routines into early intervention speech therapy(35:41) Adapting when a child is not engaging in therapy(39:07) Incorporating parents and caregivers into therapy sessions (46:38) Resources for early intervention SLPsAbout Tiffany Vuong MS, CCC-SLPTiffany is a Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in early intervention for children between birth and age 3. She works closely with parents to increase their children's communication skills, which ultimately creates a more harmonious family life at home. Tiffany is also the creator of Talk Tea Speech, which is a brand that raises awareness for early intervention and overall wellness for parents & SLPs!  You can find her on all social media platforms on Instagram and her website talkteaspeech.com.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode, we unpacked the difficult and somewhat unknown Parkinson's Disease. Special guest, Sierra Corbin MS, CCC-SLP, brought her expertise to the forefront, discussing speech therapy practices with Parkinson's Disease clients, understanding the onset of Parkinson's, different treatment methods for Parkinson's, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Sierra's career background (12:21) Starting a Parkinson's Disease voice therapy practice (17:04) Speech therapy with Parkinson's Disease clients (20:04) Understanding the onset of Parkinson's Disease in patients (22:39) The Early Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (28:45) Involving family in Parkinson's treatment (30:05) Determining the causes of Parkinson's Disease(31:40) The Speak Out treatment program for Parkinson's Disease (40:08) First steps for treating Parkinson's Disease (46:02) Knowing when to discharge Parkinson's Disease patients(47:59) Advice for SLPs interested in working with the Parkinson's Disease PopulationAbout Sierra Corbin MS, CCC-SLPSierra began her path in speech-language pathology as a volunteer with ShelterCare in Eugene, Oregon, mentoring a survivor of traumatic brain injury. She has since expanded her career and expertise, earning a master's degree, completing an internship in a Primary Stroke Center hospital, and working for several years in skilled nursing facilities. Sierra currently works at the University of Oregon's Communication Disorders and Sciences program, supervising graduate students and implementing community programs.Where to Find Sierra Online:Oregon Speech Therapy WebsiteInstagramFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode, we had the opportunity to speak with a private practice SLP all about working with preschoolers. Special guest, Chanel Blaylock MS, CCC-SLP, taught us to bring out our inner child, discussing working with preschoolers vs. other age groups, preschooler speech therapy activity ideas, involving caregivers in speech therapy, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Chanel's career background (9:27) Working with preschoolers vs. other age groups (12:22) Transitioning to private practice as an SLP(14:17) A Day in the life of a private practice SLP (21:36) Activity ideas for speech therapy with preschoolers (27:43) Implementing a reward system with preschoolers (34:03) Incorporating caregivers into speech therapy with preschoolers (42:30) Mentoring new SLPs in the field (45:43) What's next for Chanel?About Chanel Blaylock MS, CCC-SLPChanel is the owner and leading speech pathologist at The Speech Boutique. Chanel's passion is to help preschoolers unlock their speaking superpowers! Chanel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Speech and Hearing Science. Before starting her entrepreneur journey with The Speech Boutique, Chanel spent five years working in various school systems in the Raleigh North Carolina, Dallas, Texas, and Washington DC areas as a Speech-Language Pathologist.http://www.thespeechboutique.com/https://www.instagram.com/speechboutique/Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode, we brought in the Dabbling Speechie to dive into push-in speech therapy in schools. Special guest, Felice J. Clark MS, CCC-SLP, shared her wisdom about effectively pushing into the classroom, discussing the collaborative functions of push-in therapy, building trust with teachers, push-in activity ideas, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Felice's career background (8:43) Understanding the collaborative functions of push-in therapy(16:10) Knowing when to use push-in therapy vs. pull-out therapy (21:31) Building trust with teachers for push-in therapy (33:54) Push-In Therapy activity Ideas for school SLPs (46:07) Planning push-in therapy with aides and support staff(49:26) Finding inspiration for push-in therapy activities(52:17) What's next for Felice?About Felice J. Clark MS, CCC-SLPFelice has been working as a school-based speech pathologist since January 2007. She is the owner and author of the website, The Dabbling Speechie, and the podcast, Real Talk SLP. Felice has experience working with preschool to high school-aged students—specializing in articulation, language, and social pragmatic disorders in the elementary and middle school settings. She has presented at both her state and national speech and language association conventions and has a passion for sharing practical therapy ideas, strategies, and resources that align with current research and engage students in their learning. Where to Find Felice Online:The Dabbling Speechie WebsiteInstagramReal Talk SLP PodcastFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode, we had the privilege to welcome a clinician who has worked both as a social worker and school psychologist during her career. Special guest, Renee Larson, MSW, NCSP, shared her journey through both disciplines, outlined effective communication practices between SLPs and school psychologists, offered her self-care advice for school clinicians, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Renee's career background(8:11) Pursuing a school psych career as a social worker (13:06) Role difference between a School Psych and School Social Worker 15:43(15:44) The role of a School Social Worker (21:49) Effective communication between SLPs and School Psychologists (26:09) Approaching student evaluations as an interdisciplinary team (33:26) Discussing the use of the Discrepancy Model in schools(37:33) Common misconceptions about School Psychologists(40:55) Self-care advice for school professionals About Renee Larson, MSW, NCSPRenee has worked for many years providing mental health services to children and families as well as working for school districts as both a school social worker and a school psychologist. She has worked directly for school districts as an employee and has worked as a contracted provider—most recently, working with AMN Healthcare for three years, as a consultant to the schools team. In her current role, she is the mental health program specialist assisting districts and providers with servicing the mental/behavioral health and special education needs of students ages 3-21. Renee is also the mother of two adult children and the proud gramma of her 5-year-old grandson.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this special edition of 5 Ideas in 30 Minutes, we turn up the fun in discussing activities for preschoolers and young children! Sure to keep your kiddos smiling, the speech therapy activity ideas include creating an obstacle course, balloon activities, moving therapy outside the classroom, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Introduction (4:44) Idea #1: Create an obstacle course or scavenger hunt (12:00) Idea #2: Group centric sequencing activities(17:38) Idea #3: Balloons!(22:52) Idea #4: Move therapy outside the classroom (26:48) Idea #5: Incorporate water into therapy Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenAssistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode, we had the opportunity to dive into a very timely topic as we move forward as a society from the COVID pandemic. Special guest, Emily McNeil, LPC, BC-DMT, CIMI, EMDR cert., IMH-E MC®, joined us to share her perspective on returning to a new normal—offering insights on reentry anxiety in adults and children, using vicarious resilience as a coping skill, self-care strategies for reentry, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Episode introduction and Emily's career background (6:04) Returning to a new normal after COVID(13:43) Reentry anxiety after COVID(20:18) Reentry anxiety in children (25:44) Finding a balance between calmness and anxiety (28:54) Vicarious resilience as a coping skill 32:30(35:08) Utilizing vicarious resilience in speech therapy (41:03) Using vicarious resilience in your SLP practice(50:48) Showing resilience vs. telling (55:49) Additional coping skills for reentry anxiety (01:04:23) Explaining anxiety to children About Emily McNeil, LPC, BC-DMT, CIMI, EMDR cert., IMH-E MC®Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Clinical Mentor, with clinical expertise in infant mental health, particularly with infants and families who have been discharged from the NICU; maternal pre-and peri-natal mental health; trauma, including secondary trauma; adoption/foster care; and developmental delay. She co-developed a form of trauma-informed creative arts therapy known as Neuro-Relational Creative Arts Therapy. Emily owns The Mariposa Center for Infant, Child, and Family Enrichment, a pediatric mental health clinic in Denver, Colorado. In addition to her clinical practice, Emily guest teaches frequently at the university level and provides local and national trainings on the topics of secondary trauma, infant mental health, early childhood and family trauma, reflective practice, and creative arts therapy. She provides reflective consultation and supervision to individuals and organizations. Emily co-founded the Adams County NICU Task Force and Team and is a member of the leadership council for Newborn Hope's NICU Consortium and a faculty member of WonderBabies.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

We can't believe it! We've officially reached our 50th episode of SLP Full Disclosure. To celebrate this special milestone, we put our very own host, Jennifer Martin MS, CCC-SLP, on the hot seat with a Q&A session run by our producer, Jonathan Cary. We covered a whole slew of topics based on listener-submitted questions, including overcoming imposter syndrome as an SLP, the best gifts to get your CF Supervisor, favorite guest moments on the podcast so far, and much more! This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) 50th episode introduction and outline of the question and answer(4:07) Question #1 – Jennifer's inspiration to become an SLP(8:17) Question #2 – Overcoming imposter syndrome as an SLP(18:25) Question #3 – Jennifer's most embarrassing moment(s) as an SLP(21:43) Question #4 – Jennifer's top tips for a successful Clinical Fellowship(28:31) Question #5 – The best gifts to get your CF Supervisor(31:58) Question #6 – Jennifer's advice for potential travelers(36:14) Question #7 – Teletherapy in a school(38:19) Question #8 – The podcast topic Jennifer has felt the least prepared for(40:53) Question #9 – Jennifer describes Jonathan in 5 words(43:54) Question #10 – Favorite guest moments on the podcast so far(47:05) Question #11 – What's next for SLP Full DisclosureFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Amanda's background(11:49) Amanda's private practice clinic, Project Speech (24:40) Amanda's nonprofit, Project Speech International (36:50) The inspiration behind starting a nonprofit(43:34) How SLPs can get involved with Project Speech (45:33) The business side of a nonprofit(52:43) The future of Project Speech & Project Speech International About Amanda Puentes MS, CCC-SLPAmanda is the founder of Project Speech (private practice in Boynton Beach, FL) and Project Speech International (nonprofit helping families in Belize and the Dominican Republic). She has extensive experience as an SLP working with the pediatric population in both English and Spanish. Amanda attended the University of South Florida for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She has worked in both the US and in Latin American countries providing speech therapy to children with a variety of diagnoses, as well as providing training to professionals while promoting sustainable practices.Where to find Amanda online:InstagramClinicNonprofitFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

On this episode, we had a very informative conversation about teletherapy resources for the major platforms—Google Meet and Zoom—along with some alternative options. Our special guest, Katie Walters MA, CCC-SLP, used her wide-ranging speech therapy experience to share her favorite activities, websites, and extensions, including Web Paint for Google Meet, Boom Cards for Zoom, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Katie's background(12:10) The basics of using Google Meet as a teletherapy platform (24:41) Using Google Meet with a Chrome Remote Desktop(27:13) The Web Paint extension on Google Meet(29:47) The Annotate Meet extension on Google Meet(32:46) Ultimate SLP for Zoom teletherapy(34:51) Boom Cards for Zoom teletherapy (37:34) Simply Speaking for Zoom teletherapy(40:05) Epic Books for Zoom teletherapy(42:55) Universal Design for Learning (UDL) resources(46:36) Jam BoardsAbout Katie Walters MA, CCC-SLPAfter leaving her previous career in theater, Katie got her CF in both a school setting and a private clinic in Florida. She knew she wanted to experience as many different areas as possible in the field to find her niche, so she sought out work in every setting afterward. She did PRN work at an inpatient rehab hospital, worked at an SNF, worked on the assistive technology team with a school district and with self-contained classrooms at the high school, PRN work in acute care, SLP for elementary students, SLP for self-contained medically fragile classrooms and Autism support classrooms, teletherapy for elementary, middle, and high school students, and on—everything but Home Health. Her therapy areas of interest are working with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Assistive Technology, and Neuro-Cognitive impairments (congenital or acquired), but she loves it all. Katie currently lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband and two pups, Rosie, and Gracie. She loves hiking, walking/playing with the dogs, digging in the dirt, and planting flowers; just being outside. She hopes to travel again, soon!To learn more about Katie's amazing resources, explore these websites and tutorials:Web PaintUltimate SLPEpic BooksPear DeckGoogle SlidesJam Board TutorialChrome Remote DesktopSnap&Read, CoWriter, and Word BankSimply SpeakingAutism Internet ModulesBoom CardsAnnotate MeetFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you're interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction (3:20) Introduction to Chantrell and her career background(12:17) Born leaders vs. developed leaders (14:05) The characteristics of a good leader (19:07) Advice for SLPs interested in leadership roles (23:07) What it means to be a servant leader (27:15) Tips for giving and receiving feedback (40:10) Handling disagreements like a leader (45:14) Learnings from being a female in leadership (53:11) Leadership advice Chantrell would give her younger selfAbout Chantrell Goodgames, MAOM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, LDSSChantrell is the Director of Leadership and Enterprise Training for AMN Healthcare. She's responsible for all Leadership Development and enterprise-wide development programs, including New Team Member Orientation, LEAD, IGNITE, Emerging Leader, and our LinkedIn Learning partnership, amongst other leadership development efforts. Chantrell comes to AMN from Southwest Airlines, where she evolved their high-potential and executive development programs and processes. Chantrell holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management/Human Resources from Dallas Baptist University.Personally speaking, Chantrell has been married to her husband, Ken, for 19 years. They enjoy fishing, playing word games, and taking day trips. They have two children —Trey, 16, and Gabby, 14. Snow (Miniature Schnauzer), Asher (Yorkipoo), and Deena (Cane Corso) round out their family.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 Show introduction 4:35 Introduction to Rose and her SLP career journey10:20 Deciding to pursue a career as a BCBA (Insta)14:57 Bridging the gap between SLPs and BCBAs 19:51 Rose’s private practice, ABA Speech 26:17 The responsibility of SLPs for patient progress30:04 Working in schools vs. private practice 33:57 Working primarily with the autism population 37:29 Resources for teletherapy with autism patients 42:10 Involving caregivers into teletherapy sessions46:46 Incorporating behavior into speech therapy About Rose Griffin MA, CCC-SLP, BCBARosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Product Developer. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice, ABA SPEECH. She is passionate about helping individuals with autism find their voice and become more independent communicators. This passion has driven her to create her own business - ABA SPEECH—where she provides ASHA-approved courses, the Autism Outreach podcast, therapy materials, and free resources for parents and professionals alike. Where to find Rose online:Her InstagramHer WebsiteFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 Introduction to Belinda and her career background 12:25 Belinda’s introduction to teletherapy19:23 Belinda’s inspiration to start creating her own teletherapy materials24:39 The learning process for creating your own teletherapy materials 26:15 Brainstorming ideas for teletherapy materials30:09 What goes into creating a new teletherapy activity36:51 Getting started with creating your own teletherapy materials42:25 Belinda’s personal and professional evolution as an SLP46:13 Advice for new SLP teletherapists51:43 Belinda’s goals for the futureAbout Belinda V. Givens MA, CCC-SLPBelinda has been an American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech-Language Pathologist for 14 years. She has spent the past five years working as a teletherapist with school-aged children. She is a member of ASHA’s Special Interest Group for Telepractice (SIG 18) and is a proud recipient of ASHA’s ACE Award for 2019. Belinda earned her M.A. from the University of Central Florida and obtained an endorsement in Reading while studying for her master’s degree. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Education from Florida State University. She is the creator and owner of BVG SLP, which specializes in creating digital speech, language, and literacy resources for use within teletherapy platforms or face-to-face therapy. She is passionate about literacy and has written three children’s books. When she is not working, Belinda is the mother of three amazing young boys and the proud wife to her awesome husband. She currently resides with her family in Central Florida.To learn more about Belinda’s books and resources visit:Her WebsiteHer Teachers Pay Teachers StoreHer Boom Learning StoreHer InstagramFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 Introduction to Tera and her career background 17:09 Tera’s private practice and its specialties 19:38 An overview of executive functioning INSTA26:23 Executive functioning development in different age groups 41:21 Executive functioning in boys and girls 47:23 Assessing executive functioning skills 55:11 Writing appropriate goals for executive functioning development 1:00:41 Examples of reflexive questioning1:09:42 Compensatory strategies for executive functioning 1:12:49 Additional resources to learn more about executive functioning About Tera Sumpter MA, CCC-SLPTera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the founder of Seeds of Learning, LLC, in Lakewood, Ohio which specializes in executive functioning, reading, and other pediatric learning disabilities. She also has experience as a medical speech-language pathologist in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. A former adjunct instructor of Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism in the Cleveland State University's Speech and Hearing Program, Tera currently presents her integrative cognitive processing and executive functioning model internationally to speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, audiologists, inpatient and outpatient clinical therapists, school districts, and parent groups. Tera is the author of The Seeds of Learning:  A Cognitive Processing Model for Speech, Language, Literacy, and Executive Functioning. You can check out her book on Amazon!Where to Find Tera Online:InstagramWebsiteFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 An overview of the podcast rebranding 5:49 Introduction to guests Alison Larson & Iris Snow 10:37 What I wish I knew about trying different settings 17:09 What I wish I knew about supervision 22:31 What I wish I knew about self-advocacy 26:28 What I wish I knew about creating a budget (and sticking to it)29:31 What I wish I knew about different pay structures 35:12 What I wish I knew about cultivating relationships About Allison Larson MS, CCC-SLP & Iris Snow MS, CCC-SLPAllison has worked in public schools, private clinics, and a skilled nursing facility. Her passion is working with adolescents and young adults and helping them transition to the workforce and adult life. She has worked in a high school setting for 15 years and a post-secondary setting for six years. Iris is a bilingual SLP who has worked in Acute Care, a Children’s Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Hospital, Early Intervention, and currently works at a world-renowned Rehabilitation Hospital that specializes in traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 An introduction to Dr. Lockwood Roberts and her career background 10:33 The Correctional Education Association (CEA) and Dr. Lockwood Roberts’ role there20:46 A snapshot of special education conditions in Youth Corrections 28:12 IEPs and learning disability diagnoses in Youth Corrections32:23 Qualifying for PT, OT, SLP, and other treatment services in Youth Corrections36:39 Mental health services in Youth Correctional facilities 38:35 CEA’s partnership with NEXUS 40:06 IDEA Law application to Youth Corrections 47:36 Self-Care when working in Youth Corrections50:05 Success stories from working in Youth Corrections special education 58:51 Suggestions for professionals looking to get involved with Youth CorrectionsAbout Dr. Susan Lockwood Roberts, Ed.D.Dr. Susan Lockwood Roberts retired from the Indiana Department of Correction in 2017, where she was the Director of Juvenile Education for twelve years.  Prior to that she taught in the public schools of central Indiana for seventeen years. In addition to being the Past-President of the Executive Board of the Correctional Education Association, she has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles, along with a book, "Kicked to the Curb: Where Policy Has Failed Our Most Vulnerable Youth and the Fight for a Better Tomorrow."  She is an adjunct faculty member at the School of Education at Indiana University, has served as a court-appointed expert for special education-related litigation and has been an invited speaker at many state, national, and international events.  She currently owns Nexus Point Consulting and lives in Columbus, Indiana.Where You Can Find Dr. Lockwood Roberts, Ed. D. Online:The CEA Website: www.ceanational.orgThe NEXUS Mental Health website:  https://www.nexusmentalhealth.com/Her Website:https://nexuspointconsulting.comHer Book: https://nexuspointconsulting.com/bookFind Us OnWebsite - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify - http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotify About the ShowProducer - Jonathan CaryAssistant Producer - Katie SchraubenShow Notes - Sam MacKayMusic & Editing - Aidan DykesPowered by Med Travelers

We DiscussAn introduction to Dr. Blackwell and her career journey to Guatemala (01:43);Dr. Blackwell’s first job in Guatemala after volunteering (19:42);How Dr. Blackwell was received as an American Doctor in Guatemala (22:44);Leading Guatemala to formalize an SLP Association (26:46);The Special Education conditions in Guatemalan school systems (35:20);The perception of disabilities in Guatemala (38:21);Advice for American therapists working with other cultures (47:27); About Dr. Amanda Blackwell, SLPD, CCC-SLPSince volunteering in 2013 as a speech-language pathologist at an orphanage in Guatemala, Dr. Amanda Blackwell has been living and working full-time in the country. Amanda completed a Clinical Doctorate in speech-language pathology and started the official professional association for local Guatemalan speech therapists (SomosTLgt), which has offered more than 150 continuing education hours over the past year to its members to strengthen the understanding and implementation of concepts like EBP and AAC in the country.In January 2020, she began working toward a Doctor of Education degree at Murray State University with the goal of opening a university for allied health professions in Guatemala to improve the quality of services across the country. She currently directs the speech therapy departments at FUNDAL (for individuals with deafblindness and multiple disabilities) and the Guatemalan Association of Down Syndrome in Guatemala City and Xela, provides teletherapy services for public school students in the United States, runs an autism education social project for Spanish speakers called LUNA (@lunautismo), and is part of the ASHA-PAHO ad hoc committee for Ecuador. Amanda serves as an adjunct research fellow working with five doctoral students in the SLPD program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, and will be teaching in the masters of autism studies and masters of speech-language pathology programs as an adjunct professor at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana beginning in the summer of 2021. She is a life-long learner herself and loves providing dynamic training on various topics to school districts and SLPs around the world. Where to Find Amanda Online:Instagram FacebookYouTube   Website About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussA farewell to Alyssa (00:49);Introduction to teletherapy (05:13);Idea #1: Show and Tell (06:09);Idea #2: Set Expectations with Parents or Guardians (11:19);Idea #3: Use Get Epic and Newsla (17:15);Idea #4: The Parent Coaching Model (23:41);Idea #5: Run a Home Scavenger Hunt (31:23); About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to addressing articulation (00:56);Idea #1: Explicitly Detailed Teaching (01:55);Idea #2: The “Left, Right, Center” game (07:00);Idea #3: Gamify the learning process (11:39);Idea #4: Pop the Pig (17:57);Idea #5: Build a pacing board (23:57); About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to the “5 Ideas in 30 Minutes” Series (00:57);Idea #1: Motivator Inventory (03:02);Idea #2: Create rules and regulations together with your students (07:44);Idea #3: Plan on fading behavioral supports over time (12:23);Idea #4: Schedule individual check-ins with students (18:47);Idea #5: Give your students a job to do (23:37); About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Kacy and her career journey (04:34);Kacy’s Teach Speech origin and mission (08:59);Establishing a strong relationship with parents (15:43);Common concerns from parents about their child’s treatment (23:58);Best practices for successful parent therapy involvement (26:46); Kacy’s Late Talking Toddler Accelerator Program (38:28);Being culturally responsive when working with parents (42:17);Growing and navigating your own business as an SLP (44:54); Kacy’s coaching program resources (47:28); About Kacy Wickerson MA, CCC-SLPKacy Wickerson (of “KlassicKacy” on YouTube) is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Owner/CEO of Teach Speech LLC. During the second semester of her first year in grad school, she decided to pick up a camera and start telling her story. She created her YouTube channel “KlassicKacy” with hopes of connecting with her SLP community and inspiring SLPToBe’s to keep pushing through their journey.  Through her practice Teach Speech, she’s helped hundreds of parents understand communication development, why it is important, and how they can take an active role in improving communication under their own roof. She does this through Teach Speech courses, and her signature intimate coaching programs that offer guided support for parents to strengthen the child’s speech and language skills right in the comfort of their own home. When she’s not educating parents and inspiring SLPs, you can find her watching YouTube videos, playing with her Goldendoodle Kash, or catching up on audiobooks. Where to Find Kacy Online:Business WebsiteYouTube ChannelPersonal InstagramBusiness InstagramYou can also email her:  learn@teachspeechservices.com & info@klassickacy.com! About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Kate and Amy and their career journeys (01:55);The pros and cons of utilizing standardized assessments in speech therapy (12:42);The difference between Norm Reference and Criterion Reference Testing (19:16);The purpose of different assessments in a professional setting (26:05);Additional testing used in conjunction with standardized assessments (28:10);The strengths of Norm Reference standardized assessments (37:20);What SLPs should understand before conducting assessments (48:39);  About Kate Grandbois MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, LABA & Amy Wonkka MA, CCC-SLPKate is a dually certified SLP / BCBA with 13 years of clinical experience working in private practice, outpatient clinics, outpatient hospital settings, and consulting to private schools and legal teams. She specializes in augmentative alternative communication, autism and associated disorders, language development, and integrating AAC into the educational/vocational programming of persons with behavioral needs. Her private practice, Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC, focuses on multidisciplinary treatment, collaboration, and mentorship. She has served as an advisory board member for the HP Hacking Autism Initiative, as adjunct faculty at Northeastern University, and is the former president and co-founder of The Speech and Language Network, Inc. Amy has worked as a speech-language pathologist in the Northeast and Midwest. Prior to becoming an SLP, she worked for several years as a 1:1 paraprofessional and home service provider for individuals with complex communication needs. She has experience in home-based, public school, nonpublic school, and outpatient environments. Amy’s clinical interests include augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), autism and other related needs, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.Find Kate and Amy on their website and on Instagram! About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Dr. Stanford and her career journeys (02:37);Dr. Stanford’s research in her current setting (06:04);An overview of the Juvenile Forensic SLP discipline (08:05);A day in the life of a Juvenile Forensic SLP (12:38);The types of clients Dr. Stanford works with as a Juvenile Forensic SLP (15:27);Assessing diagnoses with clients (20:01);Interpreting and addressing student behaviors (33:54);Advocating for students in the school to prison pipeline (39:37);Additional resources for SLPs to consider (48:28); About Dr. Shameka Stanford MS, CCC-SLPDr. Shameka Stanford is an Associate Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at Howard University and the Juvenile Forensic Speech-Language Pathologist. Dr. Stanford is the first and only Juvenile Forensic SLP in the United States. Her clinical and scholarly work specializes in Juvenile Forensics, Law Enforcement Interaction with youth with CD, and child language disorders. Her research focuses on the Confluence and Impact of cognitive and communication disorders on the school-to-confinement pipeline, status offenses, involvement with the criminal justice system, law enforcement interaction, and criminal recidivism in youth placed at-risk for delinquency and crime (especially Black and Brown youth from under-resourced areas). Dr. Stanford is also a clinically certified and licensed speech-language pathologist and is licensed to practice in Maryland, Washington, D.C, and North Carolina. Through her work, she has created cutting edge social justice and juvenile justice specialty courses for graduate CSD students, nationally known training programs for law enforcement and legal counsel, and national and international CE workshops and training for licensed SLP clinicians. To continue following Dr. Stanford’s incredible story, find her on Instagram! About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Wendy and Tatum and their career journeys (01:04);A typical workday at an EI spoken language program in a school (07:11);The EI treatment process for deaf and hard of hearing clients (15:15);ASL vs. Spoken language modalities (22:25);Using amplification devices with EI clients (31:26);Advice for public school SLPs with deaf and hard of hearing students (40:31); About Wendy Deters MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVEd & Tatum Fritz MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert AVTWendy and Tatum work together with the pediatric population, specializing in early intervention for deaf and hard of hearing children through Child’s Voice – a program in Chicago, IN, working to provide children with hearing loss the opportunity to listen and speak again.  Find Wendy and Tatum On Instagram:@tatumfritzslp@wendydetersslp@childs_voice About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Shelley and her background as an SLP (01:13);Shelley’s journey through disability to creating Empower Tele-Speech Therapy(10:08);Overcoming obstacles while transitioning into a teletherapy practice (17:59);An overview of Shelley’s Speech Empowerment Program (24:50);What Shelley has gained personally and professionally from her arduous career journey (45:28); About Shelley Bernis MA, CCC-SLPShelley Bernis is a native of Louisiana and graduated in 2008 with her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Louisiana Tech University. She moved to Austin, Texas shortly after to begin her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist which is where she practices today. She also helped develop a grant-funded speech program with the Down Syndrome Association of Texas known now as PEAK (Parents Empowering Articulation in Kids). In 2018, Shelley created her own private practice, Empower TeleSpeech Therapy, where she conducts all therapy services via teletherapy. Soon after opening her practice, Shelley launched her Speech Empowerment Program which partners with college transition programs designed to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Aggie ACHIEVE, ClemsonLIFE, and EAGLES Program at Auburn). Shelley’s program is the first of its kind to provide speech and language services to students in these transition programs. Her goal is to give these young adults the tools and confidence they need to communicate effectively as they pursue their dreams of higher education and independence. In her spare time, Shelley enjoys spending time with her husband, Warren, their two boys, Wesley and Jace, and their two beagles, Sadie and Rosco. They love hiking and camping in and around Austin. Shelley is also an avid reader and enjoys creating macrame art pieces.Where to Find Shelley:Website: www.empowertelespeech.comSocial Media: @empowerteleslp About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Jordyn and her background as an SLP (00:52);The significance of “ACEs” or Adverse Childhood Experiences (07:42);The Platinum Rule of empathy (15:14);Unexpected behavior vs. bad behavior (21:21);Representation in the SLP field and therapy materials (30:06);Countering the lack of diversity in the SLP field (43:06);Jordyn’s company, JRC the SLP (47:46);  About Jordyn Carroll MS, CCC-SLPJordyn is a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist in Washington, D.C, specializing in culturally responsive therapy and child language development. Jordyn emphasizes the importance of being the person you needed when you were younger. She creates products and materials with the intention of serving as representation both in and outside the field of speech-language pathology.Link to shop: jrctheslp.com/shopFind Jordyn on Instagram: @JRC_theSLP About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Leigh Ann and her background as an SLP (00:59);An overview of dysphagia treatment in outpatient rehab (09:19);Recommendations for new grads interested in dysphagia and outpatient rehab (13:51);Interdisciplinary communication in the medical setting (19:59);Getting buy-in from each patient’s family (28:44); 32:12Finding success in dysphagia outpatient rehab therapy (33:09);Hindsight on dysphagia outpatient rehab therapy (36:01);Self-care and stress management while working in outpatient rehab (40:38); About Leigh Ann Porter MA, CCC-SLPLeigh Ann Porter is a practicing medical SLP in Kansas City, working across outpatient, acute, and inpatient rehab units. Building on a passion for education and implementing best-practice approaches, Leigh Ann created the Speech Uncensored Podcast to connect medical SLPs with meaningful resources, emerging research, and practical tools. Leigh Ann’s diverse educational background in international studies and public health provides a foundation to approach speech pathology through the lens of cultural attentiveness and advocacy. She has presented for ASHA CEUs to regional SLPs on topics such as the influence of the respiratory system and cough on dysphagia, a review of the literature on dysphagia exercises, and generating measurable dysphagia goals. About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Carrie and her background as an SLP (01:02);The biggest challenges SLPs are facing in the school setting (08:03);Common areas of overcomplication for SLPs (12:47);Defining task analysis and its benefits in speech therapy (22:36);Carrie’s favorite simple activities (44:22); About Carrie Clark MA, CCC-SLPCarrie Clark is the founder and owner of Speech and Language Kids, a website that is focused on the pediatric side of speech-language pathology. Carrie’s superpower is taking complex topics and breaking them down into easy-to-follow, step-by-step plans. She also loves the challenge of trying to solve a problem. Through her membership program at The SLP Solution, Carrie is able to help thousands of speech-language pathologists by digging through the research on various speech-language pathology topics or therapies and creating quick and simple resources that break it all down. Carrie and her team of mentors further support their members by answering questions in the exclusive member groups and brainstorming ideas and solutions for tough cases and situations. Find Carrie on InstagramFind Carrie on PinterestFind Carrie on Facebook About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/ Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction to Lisa and Sarah and their SLP career journeys (00:57);The origin of SLP Toolkit (07:01); Current challenges faced by SLPs (15:07); Creating SMART SLP goals (25:10); Staying organized as an SLP (32:11); What confidence looks like in CFs and SLPs (41:26);  About Lisa Kathman MS, CCC-SLP & Sarah Bevier MS, CCC-SLPLisa and Sarah are both school-based SLPs and the co-founders of SLP Toolkit—a one-stop-shop for SLPs to store, organize, and take action with the data collected from their caseloads. Where You Can Find Them:Instagram: @slptoolkitWebsite: www.slptoolkit.com About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroduction and the importance of self-care (00:31);Tip #1: Deciding your boundaries with time (03:02);Tip #2: Finding your comfort zone (08:00);Tip #3: Nourishing your soul during the workday (13:00);Working with family at home (18:19);Tip #4: Creating family boundaries (19:49);Tip #5: Building in breaks for yourself (21:34);Tip #6: Creating family rules (22:00);Tip #7: Giving yourself grace (23:12);Tip #8: Creating spatial boundaries with your materials (27:40); About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussHost introductions of Amber and Amy and their backgrounds (00:51);Creating meaningful goals and treatment plans across settings (09:01);Writing goals in school settings versus clinical settings (13:23);Integrating behavioral challenges with speech and language goals (16:15);Strategies for successful goal benchmarks (22:26);Data collection and management in goal writing (32:27);Treatment plan success stories (37:41); About Amber Ladd MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA and Amy Prince MA, CCC-SLP, BCBAAmy Prince and Amber Ladd are the co-founders of The TALK Team, a speech therapy practice located in Fresno, CA. They are both graduates of CSU Fresno, as are the majority of their on-staff therapists. The duo first started seeing children in 2006, and since that time, have worked diligently to provide high quality, specialized services to children with a variety of speech and language needs.Their mission is creation of communication for all children, regardless of diagnoses or ability level. They empower parents with knowledge and research, while providing support to both academic and medical environments—believing in providing a service to both child and family, in a holistic manner, addressing communication in all environments. Over the past 10 years, they have built a diverse team of interdisciplinary specialists, trained to address unique disorders in an intensive and focused manner. Where to Find Them:The TALK Team FacebookThe TALK Team Instagramwww.thetalkteam.com About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussHost introductions of Whitney and Jared and their backgrounds (00:56);Whitney and Jared’s past settings, locations, and challenges traveling together (05:01);Comparing the cost of living between settings (14:45);What it means to be semi-retired and financial independent (16:15);How to budget for maximum savings (23:35);Budgeting income after savings (33:41);Planning trips and budgeting time throughout the year (35:04);Final thoughts and advice for financially conscious therapists (43:46); About Whitney Eakin, PT, DPT, ATC and Jared Casazza, PT, DPTWhitney and Jared are both Doctors of Physical Therapy who have been working as Traveling Physical Therapists for over 5 years since they were new grads in 2015. They both have used their travel therapy careers to pursue financial independence and transition to what they consider “semi-retirement.” After 3 years of working full time, they now only work 3-6 months per year, while taking off the rest of the year to travel for fun and pursue other interests. They mentor and educate current and aspiring travel therapists via their online business, Travel Therapy Mentor and write about their own travels and financial pursuits on their personal blog, Fifth Wheel Physical Therapist.Instagram: @traveltherapymentorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjABLUNcIqR31tX3BrydQLA About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/ Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussWhich game would you choose to use on a desert island? (02:03);Which prop material would you use exclusively for an entire school year? (04:33);With a million dollars, what one resource would you invest in? (06:57);Which type of parent involvement would you prefer during a year of tele therapy? (09:05);Which background distraction would you rather experience during a session? (12:56);What difficult dynamic would you rather have during a small group session? (16:37);Which technical difficulty would you rather experience during a day of sessions? (21:27);Would you rather with special guest Jonathan Cary (28:00); About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroductions an overview of Shirley’s roles throughout her career (02:14);Shirley’s transition from therapist to CF Supervisor (07:20);Shirley’s learnings from supervising large groups of one profession (11:56);Specific characteristics of a successful CF (15:23);What a prospective CF can do to prepare themselves for a great experience (19:54);Preparing yourself as a CF Supervisor (24:03);Additional resources for CFs and CF Supervisors (27:36);About Shirley Padilla-Martinez MA, CCC-SLPShirley Padilla-Martinez MA, CCC-SLP, has been a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist since February of 1990. She graduated with her Master of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders and Speech Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1989—she went on to earn a certificate in Linguistically Diverse Education from Regis University in 2014. Shirley has worked for the Development Disabilities Resource Center serving the severe/profound student population, Nova Care (Long Term Care Geriatrics), Craig Hospital for Head and Spinal Cord Injured Patients with TBI patients, and with Jefferson County Public Schools for the past 25 years.  Shirley was the Southwest Metro Regional Representative on the Speech Language Advisory Council for Colorado Department of Education.  She represented SLPs from Jefferson County, Gilpin County, Platte Canyon, and Clear Creek Counties over 10 years. She also sat on the Colorado Bilingual SLP Providers Group for the state for over 7 years.  Shirley retired from Jefferson County in May of 2019.  She had planned to retire fully, but she has continued to work part-time as an SLP at a neighborhood charter school during the COVID-19 Pandemic. To date, Shirley continues her work as a CF Supervisor for traveling SLPs through Advanced Schools. About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by Jonathan Cary
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