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Hallie talks about helping high school students transition into the workforce and how it relates to speech therapy.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie dives into supporting high school speech and language students as they transition from school to the workforce. As SLPs, we play a vital role in preparing our students for real-world communication demands—from interviewing skills and professional etiquette to problem-solving and self-advocacy. Hallie shares actionable strategies to integrate job-readiness skills into therapy sessions, making learning relevant and impactful. Tune in to discover role-playing activities, helpful resources, and tools to empower your students for success beyond the classroom. Perfect for SLPs working with older students eager to prepare for the future!Bullet Points to Discuss:The Role of SLPs in Transition PlanningAdapting Therapy Goals to Workplace SkillsUsing Role-Playing for Real-World PracticeBuilding Strong Written CommunicationGeneralizing Skills Beyond the ClassroomResources & Tools for Workforce ReadinessHere's what we learned:IEP integration and the role of SLPs in workforce readiness.Personalizing expressive/receptive language and social pragmatics to include job-specific scenarios.Developing self-advocacy and problem-solving skills through simulated job scenarios.Helping students craft resumes, job applications, and emails.Teaching email etiquette and formal language in professional contexts.Ideas for bringing therapy out of the “speech closet” and into real-world settings.Learn more about Hallie Sherman  and SLP:  

As SLPs and potentially SLP-Directors of Rehab we have a unique opportunity to impact reimbursement and accurate documentation to reflect a resident's care needs. In order to do this, we need to have at minimum a basic understanding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), what it entails and why it is so important. This Resource […] The post MDS, RAI and Reimbursement for the SLP and Director of Rehab Series: Part 1 appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

As SLPs, the relationship between grad students and supervisors is so important for the success of the new SLP. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with two SLPs, Kathleen and Shelby, to talk about their supervisor-grad student relationship. They share their best tips for new grad students and supervisors so that they can all build strong relationships that are beneficial to everyone involved.Topics covered in this episode include:Tips for overcoming imposter syndromeThe power of having a supervisor who allows you to learn and make mistakesWhat to do if you're a new SLP feeling nervous about getting startedHow new supervisors can help new grad studentsHow to foster a strong bond between supervisor and studentShelby and Kathleen's relationship is so inspiring. Tune in to learn more! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/210Resources Mentioned: Visit Kathleen's website: https://www.monmouthspeechtherapy.com/Follow Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monmouthspeechtherapy/Follow Shelby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechwithshelby/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!?March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs.What will you get?6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don't go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

As SLPs, we're responsible for assessing language and sounds. Back in Episode 20, we discussed narrative assessment, which is the language side of literacy. But in today's episode, we're going to focus on decoding, which has to do with sounds. More specifically, we're going to discuss how to assess phonological awareness, why it needs to be assessed, and the benchmarks to look for. Resources Mentioned:Episode 20, How to Assess Narrative Language“A Comparison of Early Literacy Skills in Children with Specific Language Impairment and Their Typically Developing Peers” Article“Prevention and Remediation of Severe Reading Disabilities: Keeping the End in Mind” ArticleFoundations of Reading Acquisition and Dyslexia: Implications for Early Intervention BookSpeech Therapy Book Companions Bundle - with phonological analysisFollow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy.Write your review on Apple Podcasts!Show Notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/assess-phonological-awareness

You set the goal, then what? As SLPs we implicitly “know” the importance of goal awareness, but it's also something that's really easy to take for granted. You set the goal, talk about it with the student, and then keep it in mind when you're in session… but how?Marisha shares her answer to that question in this week's episode of the podcast, all about increasing goal awareness with your students. She dives into the nitty gritty of how to:Involve students in the goal creation processMake goal cards for (or with!) your studentsIncorporate the goal cards into your speech routineThere is so much research to support goal awareness promoting better outcomes in therapy, and it's something Marisha has noticed in her own practice too!When she makes a habit of reviewing and talking about students' goals, she's fascinated by the impact that goal awareness has on their session engagement and progress.SHOW NOTESFull show notes at slpnow.com/164

As SLPs, we need to advocate for our patients even when it's hard. Irine Chacko joins Leigh Ann on the podcast to describe her experience during COVID-19 that changed her mindset and confidence in advocating and giving a voice to her patients. Irine was selected as the SLP for an acute rehab pilot program initiated at her hospital during COVID-19. Sixteen medically fragile COVID-19 patients between the ages of 40-70 joined the newly established unit from her hospital and neighboring hospitals. All the patients were on the ventilator with tracheostomy and PEG. These were patients in acute care for months and not able to be weaned off and/or did not have the adequate support to do so. By discharge from the pilot program, all patients were off of COVID precautions, alert and oriented, and on a PO diet. This experience taught her to find her voice even when it's difficult. Check out the show notes for Irine's slide deck and contact info at https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/160

As SLPs, many of us were only taught one way of thinking when it came to working with neurodivergent students. But what if I told you there is another way to approach working with them that could make a world of difference in these students' lives? In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Boron to talk about how we can flip the script when working with neurodivergent kids. Stephanie shares some fresh insights that not only give these kids better support but also help them rock their goals like never before!Topics covered in this episode include:Stephanie's journey to getting her own neurodivergent diagnosisWhy we all need to stop what we're doing and learn about neurodivergent-affirming practicesThe types of goals we should be working on when it comes to neurodivergent studentsThe power of honoring our students' communication attempts, no matter what they areCreating a culture in the school system to embrace the changes that need to be madeBooks by neurodivergent authors to share with neurodivergent studentsOne requirement kids are expected to meet at school that is leading to autistic burnoutThe importance of embracing neurodiversity in our speech roomsIt is more important than ever that we get on board with neurodiversity-affirming practices so that we can give our students the support they really need. Tune in to learn how! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/188Resources Mentioned: Visit Stephanie's website: https://www.bemespeech.com/Check out Stephanie's free resources: https://www.bemespeech.com/workFollow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemespeech/Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches to Supporting Autistic Children: http://www.speechtimefun.com/181Check out the books mentioned: A Day With No Words: https://a.co/d/dvTcFgKMy Autistic Mama: https://a.co/d/7JN5VVqI Will Die On This Hill: https://a.co/d/3SDl85hUniquely Human: https://a.co/d/4QdV1nhJoin us at our next virtual conference! Speech Retreat takes place on November 4, 2023: speechretreat.comWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

As SLPs, it is our duty to advocate for our students and help them succeed in any way we possibly can. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Dr. Shameka Stewart to talk about the school-to-confinement pipeline for students that struggle to communicate functionally and how we as SLPs can improve our services to better serve these students and, potentially, change their lives. Dr. Stewart's clinical and scholarly work specializes in Juvenile Forensics, Law Enforcement Interaction with youth with CD, child language disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Topics covered in this episode include:How Dr. Stewart got involved in studying the correlation between speech students and confinement later in lifeHow the ability to communicate functionally can impact a child's chances of being confinedHow youth that need speech services can get it while confinedHow SLPs can advocate for students when the system has failed themHow to make your goals more relevant to the needs of the youthThis is a powerful episode with a very important message so make sure to tune in! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/184Resources Mentioned: Visit Dr. Stewart's website: https://www.juvforensicslp.com/Follow Dr. Stewart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuvenile_forensicslp/Follow Dr. Stewart on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/china.johnson.509Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/Take advantage of this podcast exclusive deal for SLP Elevate - speechtimefun.com/podcastelevate

As SLPs, we work with a diverse range of children, including those who have experienced trauma. Child sexual abuse is a particularly devastating form of trauma that affects children across all racial and ethnic backgrounds. However, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) children are disproportionately affected by child sexual assault and are less likely to receive the support they need. In this episode, I review a case study of a speech-language pathologists who fulfills her ethical responsibility in a sexual assault case as it effects the child's speech and language development. Listen in! Sexual Assault Disclaimer: If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, know that you are not alone. There are resources and support available to you. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 and can provide confidential support and information. The number is 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Additionally, local resources such as counseling services, victim advocacy centers, and healthcare providers can also provide support. We encourage you to seek help and support if you need it. Thank you for listening, and I hope that this episode has provided some valuable insights on addressing child sexual assault in BIPOC communities as an SLP. This podcast is sponsored by the Pediatric Speech Sister Network© on YouTube Live. You can checkout the latest live replays here. Sexual Assault Prevention Center Website Sources Mentioned: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2023). Code of Ethics. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Retrieved Apr 19, 2023, from https://www.asha.org/policy/et2016-00342/ Luken, A., Nair, R., & Fix, R. L. (2021). On Racial Disparities in Child Abuse Reports: Exploratory Mapping the 2018 NCANDS. Child Maltreatment, 26(3), 267–281. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595211001926 Connect with Melanie: Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/pediatricspeechsister Pediatric Speech Sister Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatric-speech-sister-show/id1659114388 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Uqf5xU9edqc4W1VkhfZV9 Get your “5 Ways to Support BIPOC Children in Clinical and Education Settings” FREE Poster Here: https://mailchi.mp/pediatricspeechsister/5-ways-to-support-bipoc-children-in-educationclinical-settings "Introduction to Cultural Competemility in Speech Pathology" eBook Pre-Sell: https://mailchi.mp/430872d9bfaa/culturalcompetemilityebookpresell Preparing for the SLP Praxis Exam? Get your FREE Praxis Prep Guide Here: https://mailchi.mp/378fe4c47030/studyprep Shop the Pediatric Speech Sister Store for digital products and apparel: https://pediatricspeechsisterstore.myshopify.com/ Are you an SLP2Be? Checkout Praxis Speech Sister on Instagram and Apple Podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pediatricspeechsister/support

As SLPs, we are often dreaming of the changes we'd like to make in our facilities to help patients have better outcomes and to have our skills and services utilized more fully. Maybe we dream of earlier trach downsizes, fewer PEGs, and more consults on the critical patients who need us most... My guest this week is back with part two of Curating a Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Dream Team to show us the way! In this episode of SYP, I continue the conversation with Rachael Silveira, MA, CCC-SLP about her experience with curating the dream team through a tracheostomy team initiative! She shares the details of what previous research shows and what the research on the trach team at her hospital found, who to go to when looking for your physician champion, and what they could do differently in future research. Haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: -The change in hospital culture as a result of the trach team -How to find the physician champion for your trach team -The importance of being a team player on the interdisciplinary team -Additional research on trach teams to guide your own initiative Listen to the full episode here: https://syppodcast.com/275 As always, thanks for listening! The post 275 – Curating a Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Dream Team – Part 2 – Rachael Silveira M.A., CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

As SLPs, we know that the language we use matters. On this week's episode of Making the Shift, we're talking about why it's important to presume competence. We're diving into what it means to presume competence, signs to look out for in order to tell if a therapist is presuming competence, and our top 5 tips to make the shift to presuming competence in your everyday interactions. Learn how to write ND affirming IEPs at www.speechdude.com

As SLPs, we all know that writing IEPs can be a challenge. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Jennifer Hofferber to talk all about IEPs and get her best time-saving tips and meeting must-haves that will make your life a whole lot easier. Jennifer Hofferber is a special education teacher with a passion for supporting struggling special educators.  She supports them through her podcast, resources, and SPED Prep Academy. Topics covered in this episode include:How to create a weekly prep scheduleTips for creating systems to simplify your work Ways to simplify collecting data for each studentMust-haves and organization tips for your next meeting Jennifer has tons of tips that we can use to make our lives so much more organized and simple. Tune in to learn them now! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/163Resources Mentioned: Visit Jennifer's website: https://www.spedprepacademy.com/Listen to The SPED Prep Academy Podcast: https://www.spedprepacademy.com/podcastGet a free copy of Jennifer's Understanding Percentiles visual: https://www.spedprepacademy.com/percentilechartCheck out her TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Login?f=/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Sped-Prep-Academy-jennifer-HofferberFollow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spedprepacademy/Follow Jennifer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpedPrepAcademyWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

As SLPs, we often have BIG dreams of how we can improve our field, our facility, and the care our patients receive. All too often, these big dreams are suffocated by red tape and never come to fruition despite SLPs' most valiant efforts. It's certainly an uphill battle, but my guest this week is showing us how to pave our own path to the field of our SLP dreams. In this episode of SYP, I have a conversation with Katie Moore, MS, CCC-SLP, about her monumental achievements in her career, including building not one but two full-time positions in her outpatient rehab facility but also building an entire Head and Neck Cancer Clinic where she works hand-in-hand with her surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and the entire medical team to provide the best care for cancer patients (including pre-treatment education! *cue the clapping from SLPs everywhere*) Katie is tenacious and determined but she is also laser-focused on providing the highest quality of care to help her patients win. Haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is go to your podcast platform of choice and let us know what you think! Thanks for your support of this show! Your support is what keeps Swallow Your Pride coming back with new episodes each week. In this episode, you'll hear about: -How to navigate hospital administration to expand speech therapy services -How to identify gaps in patient referral basis -Ways to advocate for your employer to support your continuing education needs while expanding services to better serve your patients -Why engaging in interdisciplinary conversations will increase your referral base -Ways to pave your own path when you feel like you keep hitting road blocks when trying to add or expand new services -What to do when you feel like throwing in the towel Get the show notes at syppodcast.com/263 The post 263 – The SLP Field of Dreams: If You Build It, The Patients Will Come – Katie Moore, MS, CCC-SLP appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

This episode talks about the important topic of protecting student privacy online. Digital privacy is a crucial part of serving our students and clients, especially now that digital tools are more common than ever. As SLPs and educators, we need to use these tools safely and responsibly. Go here to access the show notes =====> https://bit.ly/TSSEP105

As SLPs and BCBAs we are tasked with teaching comprehension to our learners, but do they really understand these skills? Dr. Merrill Winston joined me to discuss not only reading comprehension but comprehension in everyday life and the building block skills to be successful.What is comprehension?Whether you're reading a book or listening to a statement, there are 3 markers for comprehension.Repeat it.Follow the Directions or Instructions within it.Talk about it.Dr. Winston and I get into the nitty gritty of that last marker and talk about it when it comes to a comprehension of daily life. He says that a major prerequisite for reading comprehension is comprehending their day. You can check this by having your learner sequence, or "serieate" their day. (First I did this, then I did this, then we did that…) With this skill, students are pulling information from the past and making a time reference. You can practice by working in smaller increments, like the last hour even.This doesn't have to be verbal, it can be in pictures or icons as well! But, the important thing is to ask those questions!! Students may not be able to serieate their day, simply because they aren't being asked these questions.We also talk about goal setting and realistic expectations. If you're considering setting a comprehension goal for your learner, Dr. Winston says to be sure to ask: What is the end goal? Where is this skill going to take them? Every skill you spend time on should have a goal that extends across the lifespan and opens more doors and opportunities. He even goes as far as to say that working on a goal for too long without progress is careless! This was such a great chat with a leader in the field of ABA, and I hope you found it helpful!#autism #speectherapyWhat's Inside:What does comprehension really mean?How should providers be working on comprehension?What is “seriating your day” and why is it important?Determining functional goals for your learners.How goals and skills build to reach larger goals.Goals that will impact your learner's life.Mentioned In This Episode:Winston Behavioral SolutionsABASpeechByRose - Rose Griffin - InstagramABA Speech: HomeABA SPEECH Your Autism Resource

As SLPs, one of the biggest things we work on with our students is reading. Whether they have an AAC or not, there are things we can do to help them reach their literacy goals at their own pace. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Megan Stewart, who is passionate about both literacy and AAC! Megan is here to share her top tips for maximizing your reading time with your students.Megan Stewart, MS CCC-SLP is a Speech/Language Pathologist with over 19 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. Megan received her Master's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and now resides in Jacksonville, FL. 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 has so many great ideas that she shares in this episode, so make sure to tune in so you don't miss them! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/141Resources Mentioned: Check out Megan's website: https://senseableliteracy.com/Follow Megan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/senseableliteracyFollow Megan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/senseableliteracySubscribe to Megan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SENSEableLiteracyFollow Megan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senseableliteracyCheck out Tar Heel Reader: https://tarheelreader.orgRegister for the Speech Retreat: speechretreat.comWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/Take advantage of this podcast exclusive deal for SLP Elevate - speechtimefun.com/podcastelevate

As SLPs, a lot of us get into this profession because we just want to help people. Helping people is just what we do. And when we aren't able to do that, it takes a serious toll on us emotionally. This quickly leads to burnout which can leave you feeling unhappy and unfulfilled.  But you don't have to stay that way. You can find more fulfillment by starting your own private practice where you get to build the life you want on your own terms.  In this week's episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Lydia Lacy, who was feeling stuck and unfulfilled in her job. This led her to start her own private practice which has given her so much more happiness and fulfillment.  Lydia started working for Detroit Public Schools right after graduating in May of 1999. She was placed in a Title 1 elementary school in the heart of the city and then moved around to other settings throughout the district. Lydia and her family moved to Georgia in 2011 where she continued to work in education. She has over 20 years of experience working in the school setting serving students from preschool to high school.  When it was time for a change of pace, she switched over to working for a private practice in 2018 but then moved back to the school setting as a contractor. That's when she decided that maybe it was time for her to start her own private practice.  While researching, she came across Jena's website and joined her Facebook group then reached out to some local therapists to ask more questions!  As a married mother with four children, Lydia is very busy working her full-time position in the schools while growing her part-time business, Katalyst Speech Therapy. It can be stressful at times trying to navigate each role, but she wouldn't have it any other way. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, spending time with her kids, and dating her handsome husband. In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Lydia's journey to starting her own private practice The power of connecting with other people in the profession How Lydia finds clients The benefits of being an insurance provider Lydia's experience with accepting Medicaid The importance of having a mentor when starting a private practice I hope you found this episode inspirational. I love Lydia's persistence and how she finally took the steps and started her private practice. She is the perfect example of someone who wanted to do it, did it, and is now encouraging others to go for it too.  If you would like to learn more about our programs and how we support SLPs and OTS who want our help to start and grow their private practices, please visit https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com. ) Resources Mentioned:  Visit Lydia's website: https://www.katalystspeechtherapy.com/ (https://www.katalystspeechtherapy.com/) Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)

As SLPs, problem solving is something we do every day with our clients. But add behavior challenges into the mix and progress can come to a screeching halt. Many of us don't receive training in this area, even at the graduate school level.  Sometimes the solution to challenging behavior shows itself when we step back and look at our clients in a new way,  or “with new eyes.” This episode discuss how to be led by our observations rather than pushed by our problems, and what a difference it can make for our clients. 

As SLPs, we work with students with all different backgrounds, and for some, that means hearing difficulties. For many SLPs, this is a challenge because students that need hearing aids have unique needs that we may not always feel qualified to assist with.    On this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Madison Levine, a hearing instrument specialist, to talk about hearing services for our students and how we can take an active role in helping students make the most of their hearing aids.    Madison Levine founded her audiology practice, Levine Hearing, in Charlotte, NC, in 2015. She followed in the footsteps of her mother, who showed her what it looked like to have a successful career and balance a family as well.    Besides feeling unprepared to help with hearing aids, one of the biggest challenges is when students are reluctant to use them. Hearing aids can make things feel uncomfortably loud in a way they aren't used to and it can be jarring, however, this isn't something that they can avoid.    The key to working with students like this is trust. Building rapport is the best way to get through to them when they are struggling to come around to their hearing aids. By building a good relationship, you can get through to them and help them understand why their hearing aids are important.    Tune in to learn more about how you can embrace learning about hearing instruments and help your students in the best way possible.    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/124   Resources Mentioned:  Follow Madison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonlistens/ Visit Madison's website: https://levinehearing.com/     Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Ready to start your private practice but worried about the legal aspects?  You're not alone. This is something that holds many SLPs back because they want to make sure they do it all legally but they don't know where to start. The truth is, It can be risky to start a private practice if you don't set it up the right way in the beginning. This is why I feel it's my duty to help SLPs with this process.  In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I am sharing how you can successfully protect yourself and minimize your legal, personal, and financial risks. As SLPs, we are generally pretty risk-averse. This is why many don't choose to start private practices in the first place.  We are perfectionists and we tend to be afraid of making mistakes. However, making mistakes isn't a bad thing. Mistakes are a learning opportunity, so don't let that deter you from going after what you want. There are easy ways to minimize risk. It may feel scary when you are just getting started because there is so much to learn. But in my courses, I teach you everything you need to know to get started in a secure, low-risk way.  In Today's Episode, We Discuss: Why mistakes are learning opportunities What essential protections you need Why your start-up costs aren't as high as you may think Professional liability insurance and why it's important Why protection is your most important expense Documents you must have when you start your private practice I hope this episode inspires you to get started. Yes there are risks, yes you will make mistakes, but the biggest risk associated with starting a private practice is not starting at all. The steps to getting your business protected aren't as complicated as you think! Don't let that be the thing that holds you back.  I am running a special promotion right now so you can get my lawyer-reviewed legal form templates that you can completely customize and make your own. If you're the kind of person that would rather be safe than sorry, these are 100% worth the investment. https://www.privatepracticeforms.com/ (Check them out here! ) Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website https://www.independentclinician.com/ (www.independentclinician.com) to learn more. Resources Mentioned:  Grab the Private Practice Clinic Forms during our 2 Day Promo Event: https://www.privatepracticeforms.com/ (https://www.privatepracticeforms.com/) Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199) Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/ (https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/) Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/ (https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/)

Let's talk about special education!    As SLPs, many of us work closely with special education teachers. Collaboration is an important part of helping students reach their goals. Sometimes that's easier said than done though. There is a lot that goes into each role, and it can be easy to lose sight of that and get frustrated when things don't go as planned.    The key is to come up with a strategy that works for you and your SPED teacher. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with a special education teacher, Ashley Lutz, to talk about things like working collaboratively, how SPED views speech therapy, and so much more.    Ashley has been working in Special Education for 10 years. She was a middle school self-contained teacher for 8 years working with students with intellectual disabilities. She just began her third year as a special education inclusion teacher in an elementary setting.    If you are ready to ditch the overwhelm and frustration when it comes to collaborating with the SPED teacher and focusing on your students' needs, you don't want to miss this episode because Ashley is sharing her top tips for making that happen.    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/119   Resources Mentioned:  Check out my tips and tricks for the new SLP: http://bit.ly/STF-newSLPblog Visit Spedtacular Days website: https://spedtaculardays.com/ Follow Spedtacular Days on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/ Follow Spedtacular Days on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spedtaculardays Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

It's February…The shortest month of all… and the coldest depending on where you are… For us Nerdcasters it's also one of the busiest! We have an amazing lineup for the month of February (and March too). Check it out!Call for Papers is Open!We are passionate about distributing knowledge, and we feel strongly that knowledge does not have to come from researchers. Working clinicians have so much to share with our community. With that in mind, just a reminder that our call for papers is still open! We've heard from several of you, and we are so thrilled to welcome you onto our show for Season 4. If you have something to teach your community, we encourage you to submit a topic and come onto the show and discuss it with us. The call for papers is analogue to a traditional conference. You will need a title, learning objectives, description, and a few references. Check out this link to learn more and submit!February 10th, 2022FREE Webinar: Goal Writing and Progress Monitoring in Complex Communicators: A Brief Intro We remember times early in our career when it felt just impossible to take data on our clients. In particular I remember one day I was scheduled to take some data on a student for an upcoming meeting and I saw them in a group setting. That day in group I had one student playing with the blinds in the office I was in, one student trying to rip up my therapy materials, and two students who were legit hitting each other. There was zero way I was going to take data that day. Monitoring the progress of our students and clients can be SO HARD, especially in our more complex communicators. And how can we even talk about progress monitoring without goal writing? These two concepts go hand in hand and influence each other so much. It wasn't until we took multiple graduate level courses after our masters degrees in data collection and measurement that we finally felt that we cracked the nut on how to take good data efficiently without compromising the connection with our students.We have an SLP Masterclass coming up on progress monitoring and goal writing, but we wanted to help as many people as possible and if you've been around the Nerdcast table a while you know we hate it when knowledge lives behind paywalls. So, we are hosting a FREE webinar on February 10th, 2022 to discuss progress monitoring and goal writing for your students. It's from 7:00 to 7:30 PM EST and free to attend. The recording will be available on our YouTube channel forever, so if you can't make it you can catch the information there. There will be an optional $6 ASHA CEU processing fee for those of you who'd like to earn ASHA CEUs for attending. Register hereFebruary 11th, 2022Early Bird Registration Opens: SLP Masterclass: Goal Writing and Progress Monitoring in Complex CommunicatorsSpace is limited to 30 participants! If you are interested we encourage you to get on the waitlist for first come first serve access to this course. It's four weeks long, from March 30th to April 30th. It can be completed completely on your own time - there are no live event requirements. it's a self paced course within weekly modules. It's being offered for 1.5 ASHA CEUs through with the option for 1 graduate level credit through Fitchburg State University. Register NowFebruary 19th, 2022Third Annual Podconference: SLP LiveSLP Live is here! And it couldn't be more in line with our mission - to break barriers in continuing education. We started SLP Nerdcast because we were so tired of the status quo of continuing ed - high pricing, traveling to conferences, and let's face it - huge companies profiting off of keeping knowledge behind a paywall. It shouldn't be so difficult - or expensive - to get knowledge that helps us be the best clinicians possible. Our mission is to change the field of continuing education and create PD that is convenient, helpful, and affordable. As SLPs our jobs are stressful. It should be easy for us to gain the knowledge we need to be the best clinicians we can be. We don't need the added stress of expensive conference pricing, traveling, and crowding into tiny conference rooms hoping for a chance to hear our favorite speakers.We teamed up with Speechie Side Up to co-host the third annual SLP Live Podconference, a podcast based conference that is affordable and convenient. . There is lineup of six incredible speakers to cover a range of topics, including neurodiversity, AAC, dyslexia, childhood apraxia of speech, and putting research to practice.SLP Live takes place on February 19th, 2022. The recorded podcourses will be FREE to listen to, with a small fee to earn a certificate or ASHA CEUs, attend the live event on February 19, 2022, or watch the webinars. The podcast courses that are part of the conference will release on February 21st, 2022, the Monday after the conference. Early Bird Registration is open until February 9th, 2022. Pay $29 to get access to ASHA CEUs and access to a private Facebook community, a playbook & episode transcriptions, course completion certificates, and ASHA CE reporting. You'll also get access to the courses until April 19th, 2022. There's also an option to upgrade to an All Access Pass that gets you access to a VIP Lounge with vendor perks and discounts AND Full membership access to Tassel Learning & SLP Nerdcast for 3 months. Use the code gettheworm22 to get early bird pricing and the discount before February 9th! Can't make the live event? No problem. Recordings will be available through April 19th, 2022.Register HereFebruary 21st, 2022Podcast Course: Putting Self-Care into Action to Prevent Burnout in the Helping ProfessionsWe had the chance to welcome Dr. Julie Slowiak onto our show. Julie is a researcher who studies burnout in helping professions. After the two years that we have had, the concept of burnout is so relevant - we all feel it. Julie walks us through how science views burnout, what we can do about it, and more importantly, how we can advocate to our employers to prevent burnout.Register HereFebruary 28th, 2022Podcast Course: A Crucial Alliance: SLPs and Mental Health ProfessionalsWe were joined by an old friend, Beverly Montgomery, who came to talk to us about the critical importance of collaboration with mental health professionals. She also reviewed the purposes and benefits of interprofessional collaboration, interprofessional education, and interprofessional practice. Beverly was a wealth of information, talking us through a decision making process for making mental health referrals and identifying collaborative mental health partners.Register HereWhat's Next?Stay tuned for more great stuff in the next few months, including our SLP Masterclass on Goal Writing and Progress Monitoring offered for a whopping 1.5 ASHA CEUs, courses related to the research to practice gap, developmental language disorder, and a webinar on allyship and neurodiversity. Follow us on social media for regular updates and announcements, and if you feel so inclined, leave us a review on your podcast player - it means the world to us! Write in anytime - we love hearing from all of you.__SLP Nerdcast is a podcast for busy SLPs and teachers who need ASHA continuing education credits, CMHs, or professional development. We do the reading so you don't have to! Leave us a review if you feel so inclined!We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at info@slpnerdcast.com anytime! 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As SLPs, it's important for us to work with other professionals and specialists so that we can better understand the bigger picture when it comes to the educational needs of our students.   This is how we truly make a difference!   In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we are chatting with Corey Pollard from Ascend Smarter Intervention about how we can work together with structured literacy professionals for middle and high school students to better meet their needs.    Corey is a data-driven and analytical educational therapist and diagnostician who is deeply passionate about helping struggling readers reach their highest potential. She spent over ten years working at leading research and clinical institutions including Johns Hopkins University, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the University of Denver digging into all the articles, best practices, science, and application of student development looking at everything from how the brain functions, student performance in the classroom, to best practices for closing student achievement gaps.   Corey now owns and operates an educational consulting private practice based in Denver, Colorado supporting students with specific learning disabilities. She also facilitates school-based training nationwide supporting educators and speech-language pathologists in implementing structured literacy in Tier 1, 2, & 3 settings.     Tune in to hear more about the importance of structured literacy instruction, why SLPs are uniquely qualified to help students with literacy deficits, strategies for your therapy practice, and more! Resources Mentioned:  Visit The Ascend Learning website Free Comprehensive Literacy Assessment Follow SMARTER Intervention on Facebook Follow SMARTER Intervention on Instagram Subscribe to the SMARTER Intervention YouTube channel Get the free course to break down barriers to research-based reading instruction Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/90   Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast Follow Hallie on Instagram  Follow Hallie on Facebook Follow Hallie on Pinterest

Kinnari and Rabab are in conversation with Dr. Prakash Boominathan who shares his experiences and knowledge to help us better our skillset in this niche area of Voice. He particularly emphasizes on Professional Voice Users. He gives us a perspective on what vocal health really means, why “vocal rest” should not always be the first line of treatment and provides insights on voice conservation. He imparts some great advice - “As SLPs you must be able to rationalize your intuition during clinical practice”.

As SLPs, we have more to offer our patients in the ICU than dysphagia management. While that is high on the priority list, we cannot overlook the valuable skills we can offer the team in management of ICU delirium, and early modes of communication for patients on a ventilator or tracheostomy. Additionally, Brooke encourages us to take in the bigger picture and evaluate whole body systems when assessing dysphagia, cognition, and communication deficits. This podcourse is filled to the brim with insightful tips and information to level up your practice in the ICU. Check out https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e1 for access to the resources mentioned in this episode. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speech-uncensored/message