SLP Happy Hour

In this solo episode, Sarah answers some private practice questions (and gets very honest about finding a niche and her experience of impostor syndrome before starting a clinic) including how to know when it's time to start and what a typical day looks like. Time Stamps 1:30 How did you know it was time to start your own private practice? 4:25 How did you decide on a niche? Do you market yourself differently to keep the caseload you like? 6:08 What does a typical day look like for you? FYI since this episode was recorded Sarah now does all her own clinic administration and insurance billing as her clinic administrator has moved on to become an SLP-Assistant locally8:25 Experiencing self doubt and fear before starting a clinic 9:22 Why “Do The Option That Scares You The Most” is terrible advice 13:08 The difference between fear and intuition 14:30 How to connect with intuition when making a big decision 15:10 Questions to ask your intuition 17:59 Rumination 20:27 Recap A quick note: this is our last episode as we take a summer break from podcasting - we'll see you with new episodes in September. Thank you to Annie Filla (Instagram: aac.with.annie) for submitting today's questions. Links Sponsored By Parent Handout Bundle: https://bit.ly/3lSkmvFConnect With Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Submit a Question for the Podcast: www.slphappyhour.com (scroll down to find the submission form) For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/129

In this solo episode, you'll learn some easy session ideas and activities for fluency session, plus tips for exiting a job gracefully as an SLP. Time Stamps 1:31 What kind of support in stuttering would be beneficial to you? 2:07 AAC - How do you get parents to use devices at home? 5:12 How has the neurodiversity movement changed how you practice? 11:37 3 Easy Lesson Ideas for School Age Fluency Sessions 18:09 Exiting a Job Gracefully 26:17 Wrap Up Thank you for today's questions from Dana Wierzbicki (Infinite Horizon Speech). LinksFluency Parent Handouts - Preschool https://bit.ly/3t3O6te, School Age https://bit.ly/3wTo1hLAsk Us A Question: www.slphappyhour.com (scroll down for the form)For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/128Connect with Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterTeachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

In this Episode, you'll learn Sarie and Sarah's summer bucket lists, goals & routines they are developing, and their upcoming life changes. Then, the conversation changes to the speech room as the cohosts discuss Childhood Apraxia of speech, including: goal ideas, assessment measures, where to start and therapy techniques. Time Stamps 0:00-11:40 Intro & Summer Bucket Lists 11:45 How do you know if a child has Apraxia? What assessment measures do you use? 13:57 Once you know a child has CAS, where do you start with speech therapy? 17:05 What are some therapy techniques you use with your students? 18:56 CAS Goal Examples 20:24 What do you do with CAS once kids are fairly intelligible at the word level? 22:10 Outro For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/127LinksSLP Happy Hour on TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourMore from SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this solo episode, Sarah shares how she's implementing a systems-first approach to AAC at her clinic. This episode includes a discussion of how to get communication systems (for free), how to decide on a system, and ways to monitor if it's working. Step 1 Identify who needs to be a part of this AAC programStep 2 Research SystemsStep 3 Monitor Progress & Determine Next Steps Parent Handouts for AAC: https://bit.ly/3vWm8ScSarah Cruz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcruzslp/Contact: www.slphappyhour.com/contact

In this episode, Sarah and Sarie discussed different masking rules in Sarie's setting (schools) versus Sarah's Setting (clinic) and the confusion and conflict that has invited for families they see. This conversation isn't about the hosts' personal beliefs on masking, but rather the confusing messages regarding mask wearing and that the rules should be consistent between schools and clinics. The cohosts also discuss four problems with AAC education (and how to fix them), and discuss gestalt language learning and AAC. Sarah and Sarie also share their favorite recent reads, with both nonfiction and fiction book recommendations. Key Topics0:00 Intro1:31 Inconsistent Masking Guidelines in Oregon 10:25 4 Problems with AAC Education (and how to fix them) 22:25 AAC & Gestalt Language Learners 30:35 Wrap Up For Full Show Notes, Visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/125TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourHear from Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

Key Topics 0:00 Intro 2:20 Recommendations & What's Up, What's Down 5:50 Ideas for /R/ generalization10:30 EdPuzzle for Speech Therapy Ideas 14:55 Wrap Up For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/124Vocalic R Reading Packet: https://bit.ly/3Fj2RxhNewsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this solo episode, Sarah discusses her experience learning about AAC, including the challenges of information overload, the focus on AAC education on theory instead of practice, and what's on the other side.of AAC Overwhelm. By the end of this episode, you'll have and idea of how to navigate learning about a new area of clinical interest (with a less overwhelming process). Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/123LinksAAC Parent Handouts: https://bit.ly/3Op8kH6Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

Key Topics0 Intro & Topics for Today 2:00 Lesson Gone Wrong 4:02 It's easy to lash out, it's hard to communicate19:03 Smartphone Use & Happiness (aware - focused use for a purpose, unaware - mindless use, use while the phone doesn't have your full attention)22:11 Wrap UpIn this cohosted episode, Sarah and Sarie discuss:A lesson gone wrongTips to stop, think and process (rather than lash out) when things are difficultTips for dealing with people who lash out at us 3 Steps for Navigating through Conflict (identify your response, discharge the emotion, clarify your solution) For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/122SLP Happy Hour Parent Handout Packet - https://bit.ly/37fpJB4For more from SLP Happy Hour - www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

Key Topics0:00 Intro2:06 Articulation Tips & Research (a new way to take data, /r/ app) 6:03 Lesson Ideas (5 free online quizzes) 9:32 Self Care Challenge13:35 Pandemic Babies18:39 Wrap Up & Summary For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/121Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterVocalic R Reading Packet: https://bit.ly/3r4wi04

In this Solo episode, Sarah talks about SLP Side Hustles/Side Gigs and answers questions like: How long does it take to make money once you get a side gig? What are some side gigs SLPs do? How much money did you make on TPT? How do I know if I might be ready to start a business on the side? Key Ideas0:00 Why should I start a side business? 02:19 How can an SLP choose what to do for a side hustle? 02:57 What tools/knowledge do you need to start selling on TPT? 03:47 Why did I choose TPT? 05:11 5 Indicators You May be Ready for a Side Gig 06:55 TPT Income Report 09:50 Why haven't my sales grown lately? 11:08 Business Lessons I've learned 14:00 Tips for TPT Sellers 15:15 Encouragement for SLPs with Side Gigs Links Connect with us: www.slphappyhour/newsletterSLP TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourRate the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

TW: Brief mentions of death, suicide, and lossKey Topics0:00 Topic & Intro 1:24 Ambiguous Loss 12:09 What can I do for someone experiencing grief? 14:07 About Rumination In this episode, the cohosts share more about ambiguous loss, and how to tell if you are experiencing it. They also cover 5 ways to help loved ones who are grieving, and what “ruminating” looks like and some self-care questions to ask yourself when you are stuck in a negative thought loop.For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/119SLP Happy Hour on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourConnect: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review us: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

In this episode, the cohosts define pandemic rage as well as 10 implications for SLPs. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro & Sponsored By2:05 What's new with us? 4:40 Pandemic Rage - are people meaner right now? 20:45 Self Care Challenge - 5 Acts of Kindness 21:57 Easy Lesson - Movement Ideas 23:53 RecapDo you want us to speak at your workplace? www.slphappyhour.com/speakingEarly Speech Sounds Boom Deck Bundlehttps://bit.ly/3pk1lo1For Full Show Notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/118

In this episode, Sarah shares her travel experience to Florida (during the Omicron surge, unfortunately) and what she learned about AAC at the 2022 ATIA conference. The first part of this episode is a chatty account of the travel experience, so if you just want the tips, skip ahead to 18:34. Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/117Time Stamps0:00 Introduction 2:57 Why AAC? Why now? (Sarah's work transition) 7:11 Pandemic Travel18:34 What I Learned at ATIA32:39 Wrap Up Key TakeawaysDon't assume the child isn't attending to modelingTeach, don't just modelOftentimes, parent training IS the interventionUse least to most prompting hierarchy for AAC Find ways to offer more communication opportunities throughout the day Use Canva to design open ended activities (presentation mode) Ask fewer questions and offer more statements (instruct, don't question) Choose what vocabulary to target based on observation & a spontaneous language sample - what are they doing now to communicate?Reduce expectations and increase engagement RAPP Reading Strategy - read the text and use an AAC model, ask a question and provide an aided AAC model and wait 5 seconds, answer the question and proved an aided AAC model and wait 5 seconds, provide a brief verbal prompt like “your turn” or “show me” Parent Handouts Bundle https://bit.ly/3I3XmmTNewsletter www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this interview episode, Sarah Gregory shares all about school age AAC - including how to write goals, how to get team buy in and what makes for successful intervention sessions. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/117Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Impostor Syndrome and AAC 6:42 Lightning Round12:57 School Age AAC - Where do you start? 15:39 Getting buy in from the team (parents, families, teachers) 19:41 Common classroom challenges for AAC 31:00 How does my student get a device? 34:59 Writing Goals for AAC 49:22 Examples of interventions with younger learners52:07 Examples of interventions with older learners  54:22 Recap & Wrapping up with a story 58:07 Where to connect with Sarah Gregory SLP Boom Decks on Early Developing Sounds https://bit.ly/3rRjUl8

For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/114In this solo episode, Sarah shares dos and don'ts for AAC intervention with emerging communicators. Apraxia Bundle: https://bit.ly/3o1RbZpKey Points: Do extend interactions Do practice joint problem solvingDo practice playful obstructionDon't model words you choose before a session starts (instead, follow the child's lead) Don't hide/mask too many of the words (make sure there are plenty of words to choose from - in most cases)Don't just model requesting - do work on comments and negation (and more pragmatic functions)Connect with SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this interview episode, Sarah talks to Tanna Neufeld SLP & AAC Coach about an early communicator case study. Key Topics00:00:00 Intro 00:02:36 Interview Begins00:06:18 Case Study - Luke 00:22:57 Joint Problem Solving Examples00:30:37 Core versus Fringe00:33:41 Varying the routines when a child has one preferred routine/toy00:37:28 Goals for Emerging Communicators00:49:28 Students who aren't attending to AAC models Reflection Questions: How can you let go of control and follow the child's lead during your sessions? How can you incorporate shared problem solving and communication temptation strategies such as playful obstruction into your sessions? What can you do to entice a student to attend to you more?Where would you like your client to go next? What are some goals that you can write for your client that will allow you to track their communication progress without locking you and them into specific communication words or systems? This episode explores: - What to do if students seem not to attend to your models- Ways to vary play- How to model AAC & where to start - Exploration of a case study to get started For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyour.com/show-notes/113More from SLP Happy HourDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

This episode is an interview with Tanna Neufeld, SLP, University of Washington Professor, and AAC Consultant. This episode focuses on intervention sessions for emerging communicators. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/112Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourTime Stamps0:00 Intro1:45 Interview with Tanna begins: background, interest in AAC5:00 Impostor Syndrome & AAC8:40 Lightning Round/Get to Know You11:09 Emerging Communicators - What does the term “explorers” mean? 15:18 Child-Led Play & Examples of Explorers19:23 Do gestalt language processors or kids with some spoken language need AAC?26:45 Who needs AAC? 30:00 What are the barriers to starting AAC earlier and using it more often?33:19 High tech or low tech?39:12 Core, Fringe & Personal Core Words (definitions and examples)45:00 Communication Dictionary or Signal Inventory51:20 How do we know what words to target and how many to target at a time?01:01:00 Tanna's Nonprofit & Courses, wrap up

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/111Key Topics0:00 Introduction2:01 What to Expect on the Podcast in 20223:51 Work and Job Updates for the Cohosts (including celebrations and challenges) 17:03 End of Year Reflections (5 Important Reflection Questions - and our Answers) 23:01 RecapEnd-of-Year Questions: What is something that disappointed you and something that surprised you in 2021? What is something that has changed for you in the past year?What goals do you have that you are going to put on hold or let go of that are no longer serving you? How is your heart?What is a way that you are people pleasing and what are you going to do about it? Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

For Full Show Notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/110In this solo episode, Sarah shares 5 benefits to setting boundaries, plus some scripts for SLPs looking to set more boundaries at work. Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

In this episode, the cohosts discuss their week of radical honesty, and the lessons learned in their radical honesty experiment. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/109Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterFor no prep or low prep resources to make your SLP life easier: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

In this episode, the cohosts share:- Their changing opinion on anger as an emotion - 5 things you may not know about anger- 6 steps to processing difficult emotions (like anger) - A self care challenge to acknowledge your anger (with steps of how to do so)For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/108Teachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourTrauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaReview the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/107In this episode, Sarah shares an essay about cutting a peony to the ground and it's abundance and growth as it grew back from her brutal pruning job. This is a story about the best case scenario happening, rather than the worst - and the abundance of the peony in her garden. Sometimes we can be disappointed - and sometimes we can be surprised with a gift and savoring the moment. To review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cTrauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterTeachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/106In this episode, the cohosts answer pandemic related questions including:What are your stress triggers right now?Are you more patient or impatient during the pandemic?What are some small ways you've adjusted to the pandemic (like more frequent self care) and some bigger ways (changing jobs, career) that you've made to adjust to the pandemic? The cohosts also share a self care challenge to seek out deep rest and mention the book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. The show closes with some cozy fall themed book and show recommendations. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterTeachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourSLP Happy Hour Student Stress and Trauma Course www.slphappyhour.com/trauma

Is our mental health getting worse in the pandemic? The cohosts discuss mental health in 2021 including privilege and mental health, plus thoughts on navigating difficult conversations at a time when we may be struggling at the same time as our loved ones and friends. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/105Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour Teachers Pay Teachers Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

The SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaSLP TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourIn this solo episode, Sarah shares - A Plum Tree, A True Story - about a plum tree on her property and what it has taught her about community and connection.For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/104

In this episode, the cohosts answer your questions about pandemic trauma, including: How do you deal with the trauma of losing people you love to Covid and still supporting and helping your students/clients/patients and trying to remain open to them when they are actively NOT taking precautions to protect themselves and others?How do we live and deal with pandemic trauma when the pandemic has no end in sight?What can we practically do to heal from the ongoing pandemic trauma? What can you do about it?For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/103SLP Happy Hour Student Stress & Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaTeachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

SLP Happy Hour Trauma Guide: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaguideSLP Happy Hour Student Stress & Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaTeachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourApraxia Unit: https://bit.ly/3o1RbZpParent Handouts: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFLDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterIn this Episode, the cohosts discuss: Summer Bucket Lists - some wins and some fails The pandemic slump both cohosts had after Delta and the feelings around this (from overwhelm to numbness) The difference between burnout and pandemic trauma For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/102

Resources This episode is sponsored by the SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course, open for a limited time: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaAlso, check out this big packet of parent handouts: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFLTime Stamps 0-11:00 Fluency Goal Writing11:01-11:56 Trauma Course Info11:57-19:52 SLP Wisdom19:53-27:40 Self Care Challenge & Wrap Up For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/101

This episode covers:- SLP job change guilt- Pros and cons of working in the schools versus in private practice- Our summer bucket lists...and moreSponsored by: SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaParent Handout Bundle: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFL

Are you an SLP working with students with echolalia? If you are like many of us, your previous training on echolalia was vague and confusing. In this episode, you'll get clarity on:- Play based sessions focusing on student interest- What "whole language learning" is and how to work to develop novel language with your learners who are scripting- What a session might look like for preschool and school age children Listen in to get clarity on echolalia treatment for SLPs.For more on Alexandria: www.meaningfulspeech.com* A note about sound quality, Sarah's podcast mic didn't hook up correctly to the recording software here, so her sound quality isn't as good as other episodes. To get easy lesson ideas and more from SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterThe SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course is Live! www.slphappyhour.com/trauma

Are you learning from Autistic Advocates? Are you questioning your sessions and wondering if you are supporting your Autistic Learners? This episode covers: - Following Autistic Advocates to gain information about how to shift our practice- Leaning into the “I don’t know” energy - and using it as a tool to realize we are still learning - Following a student’s lead- Becoming more flexible as SLPs to serve students- Being present rather than working for tally marks on a sheet - Building our skills in sensory needs and processing to learn more about our students Mentioned on this episode: Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast, Jessi Ginsburg InstagramThis episode is sponsored by the /R/ Nonfiction Reading Unit: https://bit.ly/3eRA2waIf you’d like self care tips and easy lessons go to: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter For full show notes & transcript, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/98

How are your friendships during the pandemic? Are you feeling more lonely than usual? We are too, and in this episode you’ll learn 4 tips for navigating friendships during Pandemic Times.This episode is sponsored by Vocalic R Floods Nonfiction Text Unit. https://bit.ly/3ho3wDFFor lesson ideas and happiness tips: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter For full show notes & transcript: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/97

In this episode, the cohosts share some job and life updates (job changes, moving) plus 4 (plus 1 bonus) tips for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Assessment. Time Stamps0-8:30: Personal Updates8:30-12:35 : Apraxia Assessment Tips 12:35-16:20 : Review, Apraxia ResourceSponsored By: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle https://bit.ly/3tUFq6QGet Self Care Tips & Lesson Ideas: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview the Podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VDFor full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/96

In this episode, Sarah shares an adoption update as she waits for borders to open with China, and has been waiting for more than a year to go to China to bring her child home as borders between the US and China are closed due to Coronavirus related travel restrictions. Sarah and Sarie also share a total of six predictions of how increased virtual therapy during the Coronavirus pandemic has changed the face of speech therapy forever. The cohosts also share three good things getting them through the week. Time Stamps:0-17:33 Sarah’s adoption updates 17:33-23:20 SLP Predictions for the future23:20-25:55 Three good things 25:55-end A recap of the episode and resourcesThis episode is sponsored by our Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle: https://bit.ly/2RQdZgvWant self care and speech therapy tips? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/95

Experiencing a worldwide pandemic - and huge changes in how we do our jobs during the last year and a half has been a collective traumatic experience. Although each person is experiencing these changes differently, many of us have experienced traumas both related to the pandemic and unrelated to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. In this episode, we discuss posttraumatic growth after traumatic events, define it, and cover the four areas in which people tend to grow during periods of learning after trauma. For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/94Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterLearning Verbs Packet: https://bit.ly/3wEgYIK

Are you an SLP who wants to know more about Burnout? In many cases SLPs in burnout aren’t aware they are in burnout while they are in it - until they’ve recovered and can look back. In this episode, you’ll learn Sarah’s personal story of getting burnout (again!) this year, plus six workplace factors that lead to burnout, which will help you if you are considering a job switch or trying to figure out if you might be in burnout this year. For full show notes and transcript visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/93This episode is sponsored by our Childhood Apraxia of Speech Vowel Bundle: https://bit.ly/3rBE2ExTo review the podcast in Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

In a time where being an SLP can feel heavy, here’s a lighter and practical episode to help you move forward with a bit more ease in your sessions. These are therapy ideas and strategies for working with families that we’ve learned from other SLPs and our own experience that have helped us in our SLP lives. Sponsored by: Nonfiction Vocalic R Bundle https://bit.ly/3lKmEflReview the Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/92

Are you an SLP working to build your skills in parent coaching? In this episode, Bryony from www.saltbythesea.com comes onto the podcast to share six helpful questions you can use in your parent coaching sessions. As we are still firmly rooted in Pandemic Times, many SLPs who may have been able to get on the floor and play with learners are now switching to a parent coaching model. This episode shares tips for transitioning to this more smoothly, plus why some SLPs (like Sarah!) feel intimidated by parent coaching and what to do about it. For full show notes and transcript, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/91For behind the scenes information and the freebies that go with episodes: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3piL2VDThis episode is sponsored by our no-prep homework packet for students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: https://bit.ly/38hjIBg

In this solo episode, Sarah shares the 4 biggest mistakes students make when trying to produce the /r/ sound, and how to cue those misarticulations into “strong r” productions. Discussed in this episode: What to do when students: Clenching their jaw Rounding their lipsDistorted “throat sound” that sounds like gargling Hybrid of any of the above or doing the “same sound”Remember - it can take a long time to establish the /r/ sound and that doesn’t mean you are doing something wrong as an SLP. If you are ready for sentences and readings, check out this Bloodsuckers Unit which is full of sentences and nonfiction readings on some “icky and fun” (so say my students) animals and insects. This packet includes vocabulary and comprehension questions so it’s ideal for groups. You can find it at: https://bit.ly/2OObzgLSign up for updates & easy lessons: www.slphappyhour.comReview the podcast: http://bit.ly/2kM2JPQFor full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/90

In this episode you’ll hear about an easy snowball related lesson, a few book recommendations, and how labeling your 3 default feelings can help you recognize your most common emotions and what to do about it. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/89Sponsor Yearlong Boom Bundle of earlier developing speech sounds /p, b, m, d, n, h, t, k, g, w, ng, f, y/ - these are a collection of seasonal decks. This includes 9 motivating decks (including those with shorter attention spans) that span fall, winter, and spring seasons. There are fun activities like feeding a snowman, mailing Valentines, and planting pumpkins in a garden, and more. These decks have bonus word shapes activity (CV, CVC, CVCV) and an open-ended activity. Get the bundle: https://bit.ly/3jYi1xqSign up for the newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review the podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VD

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notesThis episode discusses: - Autism eligibility meetings in the time of Coronavirus- Ambiguous Loss for parents - Tips for preschool hearing screenings- 5 Tips to support each other through active listeningThis Episode is Sponsored by our SLP Happy Hour Teacher’s Pay Teacher’s Store This is sponsored by the Early Sounds Boom Cards Decks in our TPT store targeting: /p, b, m, d, n, h, t, k, g, w, ng, f, y/.Boom Card Yearly Bundle: https://bit.ly/3tBsMKp

This episode was brought to you by: Here are a few units I recommend for students who are already at the sentence level or above (these include vocabulary and comprehension questions and are perfect for groups): /r/ readings with a landforms theme targeting science standards bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-in-Readings-Bundle-Nonfiction-Reading-Passages-6343345r readings bloodsuckers bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-Articulation-Readings-R-Articulation-Sentences-BLOODSUCKERS-6423675Tips discussed in this episode: By completing a thorough speech sample, we learn more about how and when (and if!) a student is using the /r/ soundCompleting a /r/ probe before we work on production will also make /r/ articulation speech therapy sessions be a lot less frustrating and more productiveUse consistent terms with your students when describing the /r/ sound (“lip sound” “tongue sound” and a “strong /r/” are some of my favorites)Get your students lips out of the way by asking them to smile or by using some of the tips abovePractice discrimination and see if your student can discriminate your productions as well as their own productions, either as old way /r/ sounds or strong /r/ soundsWorking on the /r/ sound is one of the trickiest sounds to work on in speech therapy. Remember to give it time. If it’s taking time, chances are - you are doing it right, it’s just going to take longer than you think it will. Please sign up for lesson ideas and occasional updates from us at: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/86Are you considering opening a private practice? Is opening your own clinic something you’ve thought about - or are you more serious about starting a practice this year? In this episode, guest host Martha Speech interviews Sarah, and the following questions (and more!) are answered? How do you get started with marketing? How did you get your first clients?Should I start with accepting insurance or private pay only? Should you buy assessments right away?How do I deal with no shows or canceled appointments? Should I charge for them? What should I do while I’m still in my “day job” to prepare to open my clinic? ….and more Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterWould you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8cThis episode was sponsored by SLP Happy Hour’s landforms /R/ reading unit, which you can find at: https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/landformsTime Stamps2:40 Martha describes her private practice 4:00 Lightning Round 8:20 Martha asks - Why did you start a private practice? 8:48 What challenges did you face in your private practice that you didn’t see coming? 11:38 What do you recommend for marketing and what do you not recommend doing? 17:46 How did you get your first client? 24:30 I’ve heard horror stories about billing insurance - what was your experience? (FYI I talked about filling out the application and being in network, I failed to mention it usually takes 3-4 months for insurance to process that paperwork packet to become in network.) 27:00 What is a prior authorization and how do you go through that process with clients? 30:10 How do you handle no shows and cancellations? 36:10 Do you do evaluations? And when did you purchase assessment materials? 41:26 How do you know when you need to hire administrative help? 43:50 How to find Martha Speech Online marthaspeech.com or Martha Speech on IG or TPT44:57 Martha shares a self care challenge - use no shows and cancels to your advantage

In this episode, Robyn Conley Downs shares her framework for making small changes add up to big results. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/85Time Stamps 1:30 Introducing Robyn3:00 Lightning Round8:45 Robyn introduces herself12:30 Where are you on your to-do list?13:40 Our society rewards us for selfless overwork14:40 When you aren't whole, we lose you16:30 Robyn shares her rock bottom moment20:20 Setting goals with the intention of how you want to feel22:50 Goal example - how to leave work on time32:00 Goal example - how to check email less 39:00 How to approach goal setting and progress this year 46:00 We only have one life, and it is only so long, so let's spend it feeling as good as we can 48:00 The power of asking how you feel In this interview with Sarah, Robyn shares: Her work history (including working with plenty of SLPs and children with Autism as a Behavioral Specialist) and why she decided to make some career changesHow self compassion for the days we don’t achieve our goals can help us keep going A framework for making small changes the lead to big resultsHow processing how you feel during a change and aligning with your values as you change can help you make big shiftsWhere to start when you have lots of goals and ideas for goals for yourselfExamples of small changes to make to check your email less and leave work on time What to do when you don’t meet your expectations for a day - what’s the best way to move forward? To connect to Robyn, visit: www.realfoodwholelife.com Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterWould you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

Are you winding down from this year and still figuring out what you’ve learned and how to approach the next year? In this episode, the cohosts share lessons they’ve learned this year and hopes for the year ahead, in hopes that it can help process your year. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/84To submit a question for the podcast: www.slphappyhour.com/contactThe episode is sponsored by our resources for teaching vowel sounds for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS): https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/vowelsbundle

In this episode - for full show notes visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/83- Book Spotlight: An American Marriage- Tips for prioritizing your home life - Easy lessons: unusual animals and a Harry Potter Escape RoomWant occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

Are you unhappy in your job this year? Feeling a bit more stressed than usual? Considering making a change in the future? In this episode, the cohosts share 5 factors to consider first, which will get you more clarity and more motion - whatever you decide to do next. Also in this episode, Sarie shares about GoGo Speech and their green screen activities. Sarah asks - is your check engine light on? For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/82Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8cThis episode is sponsored by the Household Items Compare and Contrast Unit we created. Using this flexible and functional unit, your students can gain skills in categorizing, describing, and compare & contrast for items they see around their household every day. Find it at: https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/categorize-describe-compare-and-contrast-household-objects

Have you thought about leaving your job this year? According to our informal poll, 70% of you don’t know if you’ll be finishing out your work contract this year or have had moments where you’ve considered quitting. With rising demands on SLPs and increased rules and regulations and less support around Coronavirus, many SLPs have reported feeling unhappy with their current work situation. But is it time to leave? How do you know when it’s time to leave? How can a job change be a part of your self care plan? And how to do make a graceful exit when you can’t leave midyear, but know you won’t be going back? These questions are answered by Jenn Alcorn who runs the popular Crazy Speech World Blog. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/81

Have you thought about leaving your job this year? According to our informal poll, 70% of you don’t know if you’ll be finishing out your work contract this year or have had moments where you’ve considered quitting. With rising demands on SLPs and increased rules and regulations and less support around Coronavirus, many SLPs have reported feeling unhappy with their current work situation. But is it time to leave? How do you know when it’s time to leave? How can a job change be a part of your self care plan? And how to do make a graceful exit when you can’t leave midyear, but know you won’t be going back? These questions are answered by Jenn Alcorn who runs the popular Crazy Speech World Blog. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/81

In this episode, the cohosts share easy lessons for your speech room, therapy tips and what they are doing to get self care back to the basics. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/80Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8c