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Struggling to know what "good" data collection actually looks like, especially with older students on your caseload? In this episode, Hallie sits down with Kayla Obenour, an SLP with over a decade of experience across schools, outpatient, home health, and private practice, to chat all about what real, useful data collection can look like. Kayla shares why she's always aimed to "practice what she preaches" as a clinician, how she helps new clinicians cut through the overwhelm of tracking everything at once, and why qualitative data deserves just as much credit as a percentage on a page.Bullet Points to Discuss: Why data collection creates such heavy cognitive load for new clinicians Probe data versus continuous data, and what makes data reliable and valid Rethinking the 80% accuracy standard and other ways to measure meaningful progress The role parents, teachers, and work samples play in painting a fuller picture Breaking annual goals into smaller, more achievable objectives Why starting from a student's strengths builds buy-in and confidenceHere's what we learned: Ten solid probe data points can be just as valid as tracking data throughout an entire session. Qualitative data, like the type and amount of support a student needed, is still meaningful data. Percent accuracy alone doesn't reveal whether a skill functions for a student outside of therapy. Parents and teachers often notice things in other settings that never show up in session data. Starting with a student's smallest achievable step builds momentum faster than jumping straight to the end goal.Learn more about Kayla Obenour: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rooted-in-Connection-Therapy/61577409999013/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

What if the scariest leap of faith became your greatest freedom? Today's guest turned a grueling commute and a passed-over promotion into a thriving multi-disciplinary clinic, all while raising her kids and earning her MBA. I'm so excited to share her story with you!I'm introducing you to Tiffany Fairdosi, an SLP with over 13 years of experience and the founder of Kinetic Speech Services, a private speech and OT clinic serving Pearland and the greater Houston area.Tiffany's career began in skilled nursing and inpatient rehab, where she specialized in stroke rehab and Parkinson's disease. While she remains passionate about adult care, her expertise spans all ages from early childhood through the golden years. She blends evidence-based practice with a family-centered approach, believing communication is the key to connection at every stage of life.After years of working across multiple settings, the breaking point came when she was passed over for a leadership role and faced a grueling 45-minute commute that stole time with her son. She decided to bet on herself.She started as a mobile provider, but after navigating the Texas heat with seven patients a day, she found a permanent home. What began as a solo practice has since expanded into a brick-and-mortar clinic offering both speech and occupational therapy, a natural response to a critical need in her community. In just three months, she has grown from a team of one to an SLP, SLPA, OT, and office manager, with more hires on the way.Her journey is proof that private practice isn't for the faint of heart but for those willing to jump in scared, it's absolutely worth it.Outside of work, Tiffany's favorite roles are wife and mom to her two boys. Her mission is to show that you can be a successful business owner, a present parent, and a leader who puts family first.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How a passed-over promotion pushed her to go all-inGrowing from a mobile provider to a 4-room clinic with speech and OTWhy she hired an OT even though she was terrifiedHow bringing her kids to work models success for other familiesTiffany is living proof that you don't need perfect timing to start. She jumped in, did it scared, and built something extraordinary.Her story doesn't have to be the exception. You can build the private practice of your dreams too, even while juggling kids, a commute, and a full-time job.If you're ready to stop waiting and start building a practice that's truly aligned with your goals, Private Practice School is here to help. We start with a Personalized Private Practice Plan and then give you the tools, such as the Life First calendar and our Numbers Made Simple Calculators, and me in your corner every week, whether you're opening the doors or growing what you've already built.Please visit www.PrivatePracticeSchool.com to learn more, and follow me on Instagram @independentclinician for more tips, inspiration, and resources to support your private practice journey.Resources Mentioned:Follow Tiffany on:Instagram: instagram.com/kineticspeechservicesFacebook: facebook.com/kineticspeechservicesCheck out her website: kineticspeech.comWhere We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

AI has made experimentation cheap. So why are we still acting like every idea costs $5,000?On this episode of PT Breakfast Club, Jimmy McKay and Tony Maritato start with the debate over AI in education and end up somewhere much bigger: what happens to physical therapy when the cost of learning, creating, testing, building, and iterating drops dramatically?Tony walks through using AI to build a new website, generate social content, create viral knee-replacement imagery, analyze information, and explore business ideas that would have required significantly more time or money only a few years ago. Jimmy connects that to a familiar media principle:Attention → Trust → Action.The goal isn't simply to “make content.” It's to understand whose attention you're earning, why they should keep giving it to you, and what eventually happens because of that trust. The guys also dig into some surprisingly practical opportunities around PT.Key themesAI as a learning tool Instead of assuming AI eliminates thinking, what if educators taught students how to question outputs, find blind spots, compare perspectives, and apply information? The economics of experimentation If creating a website, image, script, campaign, or prototype costs a fraction of what it once did, the number of experiments businesses can run should increase dramatically. Identity beats generic content Tony explains why his knee-replacement tattoo images exploded online, while Jimmy breaks down how the same idea can translate into PT specialties, dogs, sneakers, ice cream, and other identity-driven concepts. Attention isn't the end goal Attention earns an opportunity to build trust. Trust eventually creates action, whether that means a patient choosing your clinic, someone listening to your podcast, buying something, or simply remembering you. Your customers are already giving you market research Google Reviews can reveal repeated language, beloved employees, missing services, hidden strengths, and opportunities that businesses may never mention in their own marketing. Does Facebook still work for PT clinics? Yes, if Facebook solves the problem you're actually trying to solve. The tool matters less than understanding the audience, objective, and platform. Three PT-adjacent business ideasTony also pitches several businesses hiding in plain sight:1. A transparent rehab reimbursement database Take publicly available hospital and insurance pricing information and make it understandable and usable for PT, OT, and SLP professionals.2. A physical therapy discount membership network A DentalPlans-style model where consumers pay for access to transparent discounted rates at participating clinics.3. A healthcare buyer's agent Think real estate buyer's agent, but for healthcare: someone helping patients understand pricing, benefits, providers, options, and complex healthcare decisions. The conversation closes with a deceptively simple question:When AI gives you access to expertise, comparison, analysis, and second opinions almost instantly, are you irresponsible for using it?Or are you irresponsible for refusing to learn how?

Explore the realities of addressing dysphagia and pediatric feeding disorder in schools.Guest: Mary Dooher, MA, CCC-SLP,Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of the First Bite podcast, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, sits down with Mary P. Dooher, MA, CCC-SLP, a passionate school-based clinician and advocate from Alaska, for a heartfelt and energizing conversation about supporting students with feeding and swallowing needs in the school setting. Drawing from her journey across medical and educational environments, Mary shares how her work in pediatric feeding and swallowing evolved into systems-level advocacy within her district, state, and national organizations.About the Guest: Mary P. Dooher, M.A., CCC-SLP, has been a school-based SLP in Wasilla, Alaska, for 15 years. She has experience in public schools, hospitals, SNFs, and home health settings. Mary is a strong advocate within her school district and the State of Alaska to increase awareness of/needs of students with dysphagia. She is an active member of her local union, MSEA, and the state association, NEA-Alaska.Show Notes:Feeding Matters PFD in SchoolsGo Team Go! Interprofessional Practice for Pediatric Feeding in the SchoolsASHA Voices: Engaging With Teacher Unions and Education Associations in Schools

Should you prioritize paying off your student loans or is it smarter to focus on investing? With interest rates changing dramatically since the days of ultra-low 3% loans, we break down how the math (and the mindset) has shifted.You'll learn how rising interest rates affect that balance, how your tax bracket factors in, and why it might be smarter to shift extra money toward debt rather than your brokerage account, at least for now.Key moments:(03:53) How loan interest rates relate to your tax bracket and what that really costs(07:02) Deciding when to prioritize debt paydown over investing in brokerage accounts(08:13) When liquidity makes sense if you're considering life changes or starting a businessLike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:Free Student Loan newsletterIf you are not already getting our weekly newsletter every Thursday, you are missing out. We break down studio loan news, updates, money tips, all in one helpful newsletter. Sign up for free at https://studentloanplanner.com/newsletterThe SLP YouTube ChannelIf you're more of a visual learner or you like seeing charts, breakdowns, and exploring other topics, check out https://youtube.com/studentloanplanner

Functional communication is about more than getting a learner to request. It's about helping them communicate what they want and need spontaneously, across people, places, and real-life situations.Ashley Whitaker joins me to share practical clinical shifts that can make a big difference for autistic learners, especially those who are prompt dependent or seem stuck in their communication progress. We talk about why a simple prompt like “What do you want?” can unintentionally become a barrier to spontaneous communication, and how we can create a stronger connection between motivation and independent requesting.We also dig into data collection and why tracking both prompted and spontaneous communication gives us valuable information about whether a learner needs more opportunities or a change in programming. Ashley shares practical ways to build communication opportunities throughout the day without making every interaction feel like a structured therapy trial.Finally, we explore speech clarity and teaching functional communication before moments of escalation. When learners practice responses like “more time,” “all done,” or “no” outside of crisis situations, we can help them build communication skills they can actually access when they need them most.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:Reducing verbal prompts to encourage spontaneous communicationUsing prompted and independent communication data to guide programmingSupporting speech clarity with slower, exaggerated vocal modelsPracticing functional communication before escalation occursMentioned In This Episode:VB-MAPPThe Verbal Behavior ApproachLighthouse Autism CenterSay It With Me by Rose GriffinAAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAsEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

Feeling stuck when it comes to that pesky vocalic R? In this episode, Hallie sits down with Karen Krogg of The Pedi Speechie, a school-based SLP with a serious R obsession, to talk through everything from tongue shape to carryover. Karen breaks down her hand gesture analogies, favorite tools, and how she keeps kids motivated through the long haul of R therapy.Bullet Points to Discuss: Determining when R work is warranted for older students in schoolsRetroflex R vs. bunched R, and how to tell the differenceHand gesture analogies and tools like the typodont and SketchfabMaking practice fun without turning it into straight drillingCarryover strategies that actually get used at homeAdvice for SLPs and CFs new to treating vocalic R Here's what we learned: Progress often comes down to problem-solving, not repetition — no single method works for every studentThe quicker a student masters R in isolation, the more predictable the rest of therapy tends to goA baseline screener at the start of the year makes progress easier to trackPatience is part of the clinical skill set — R therapy can take well over a yearNew SLPs don't need to have it all figured out — CEU courses and online resources help fill the gapsLearn more about Karen Krogg: Website: https://thepedispeechie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepedispeechie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepedispeechie_slp Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-pedi-speechieYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepedispeechie4227 Speech Therapy ToolsLearn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

What if the moment you felt most defeated was actually the push you needed to build something extraordinary? Today's guest turned an ultimatum on her living room couch into a multi-faceted clinic that serves families, schools, and the next generation of SLPs. I'm so excited to share her incredible journey with you!I'm reintroducing you to Samantha Taylor, a passionate speech-language pathologist, advocate, and the founder of Olive Speech Therapy and the Empowered Parent Network. With over 17 years of experience, Samantha has dedicated her career to empowering families of children with unique needs through expert guidance, strong community support, and a commitment to breaking down barriers in education and communication.But Samantha's path to private practice wasn't a straight line, it started with a positive COVID test, a conversation with her husband, and a sudden realization that she just couldn't go back to school. After working in the schools for years, she hit a wall with unrealistic expectations and burnout. In January 2021, while quarantined with COVID, she made the terrifying decision to leap. By day ten of her quarantine, she had built a website and was ready to go. She fully transitioned to private practice in June 2022, and the rest is history.Samantha blends evidence-based practices with a deeply personal, family-centered approach that focuses on empowering parents just as much as treating kids. In 2025, her exceptional courage, vision, and innovation were recognized when she received the Trailblazer Award, honoring a woman who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in her field.Today, Samantha has a growing practice with a team of 9 SLPs. She has successfully hired and mentored multiple clinical fellows, diversified her revenue streams with school contracts and CPSE services, and is now expanding into parent advocacy. Outside of being an SLP and business owner, Samantha's favorite roles are being a mom and an advocate. Her mission, both professionally and personally, is helping families recognize their strengths, find their confidence, and realize that they are the experts on their own children.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How to use school contracts as a "security blanket" while you build your caseloadThe exact moment she realized she had to hireWhy diversifying your income streams isn't just smart, it's survivalThe deeply personal story of how her own son's journey shaped her mission to empower parents, not just treat kidsSamantha is truly living proof that you know way more than you're giving yourself credit for. She didn't have a perfect plan; she just had a desire to serve and a willingness to figure it out. And that was enough to build something extraordinary and earn recognition as a true trailblazer in the process.Her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can build the private practice of your dreams even if you're starting from a place of burnout or fear.If you're ready to stop waiting and start building a practice that's truly aligned with your goals, Private Practice School is here to help. We start with a Personalized Private Practice Plan and then give you the tools, such as the Life First calendar and our Numbers Made Simple Calculators, and me in your corner every week, whether you're opening the doors or growing what you've already built.Please visit www.PrivatePracticeSchool.com to learn more, and follow me on Instagram @independentclinician for more tips, inspiration, and resources to support your private practice journey.Resources Mentioned:Follow Samantha onInstagram: instagram.com/olive_speech_language_therapy/ & instagram.com/parenthood.unscripted/ Facebook: @olivespeechtherapyCheck out her website: www.olivespeechtherapy.orgWhere We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

I met Ruth Jenkins a year ago and was immediately fascinated by her work in improv as a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP). She describes using her SLP and improv skills for people with Parkinson's and other neurological disorders. She has been improvising and teaching for over 35 years. She and her husband Patrick Short were the founders of Comedy Sportz Portland where she remains an active performer and workshop instructor, In 1995 she received her Master's in degree in Speech-Language Pathologist She initially worked with children and teens with articulation issues. She later switched the focus of her practice to adults with neurological disorders. She shares numerous case studies describing how the uniqueness of her practice has changed hundreds of lives for the better. Currently Ruth works directly with patients and participants, and teaches caregivers and providers in "train the trainer" settings. Check out her training for healthcare professionals “Improv Theater Techniques & S/L and Cognitive Treatment professionals Improv Theater Techniques & S/L and Cognitive Treatment.” https://youtu.be/01gKDsJANMQ?si=Gu__MGamrMcDnH7b

Practical strategies for supporting autistic communicators.Guest: Farwa Husain, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Farwa Husain, MA, CCC-SLP, bilingual speech-language pathologist, for a thoughtful conversation about supporting autistic individuals through relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming care. Together, they discuss how echolalia can be understood as meaningful communication rather than a behavior to eliminate. Farwa shares practical strategies for supporting autistic communicators who use echolalia, emphasizing how caregiver coaching and everyday interactions can create rich opportunities for connection, language, and participation.About the Guest: Farwa Husain, bilingual SLP, is the Founder of First Phrases and Owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy. She specializes in relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming care, with a clinical and educational focus on supporting echolalia. Farwa is an international presenter who provides professional development training for schools and organizations worldwide.Show Notes:Contact Farwa:IG: @firstphrasesofficialLinkedInwww.firstphrases.comRelated Course: Autism Conference: Embracing Joy Through Practical InterventionFamily Guided Routines Based InterventionsMorris County Speech and Hearing Association

This is a two-for-one episode. We'll start by digging into the mailbag and answering questions you sent in. Then we'll get to the topic filling my inbox with panicked emails: whether the Department of Education can take back forgiveness counts that were already granted. If you followed the rules, you shouldn't be worried, and I'll explain what I think is actually going on with these count corrections.Key moments:(00:00) Choosing the right college and degree in the new era of borrowing limits(06:04) What to do when your loan servicer gets your PSLF payment count wrong(08:14) Handling $145,000 in loans on a new engineer's starting salary(14:34) How the IDR account adjustment explains the counts being corrected now(18:51) Whether granted forgiveness can be reversed, and who gains from the panicLike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:Tips I Can't Share PubliclyGetting our free newsletter? Upgrade your experience and discover student loan loopholes so good, they might get repealed if I talk about them publicly. Find out my very best thought leadership that I really just can't be open about anymore, unfortunately. If you want to get our very best tips, not just the ones that I can share for free. Go to studentloanplanner.com/insider to get a special discount for your year membership. Want more? Check out our other podcastStarting to think beyond your student loans? Check out our other show, Financially Free Era. It's about what comes next, investing, building wealth, and designing a life you actually want. Find "Financially Free Era by SLP Wealth" in your podcast app.

Feeling like data collection is eating up all your therapy time? In this episode, Hallie sits down with Michele Rothstein of SLP Madness, a 26-year elementary school-based SLP, to talk all about how to make data collection clean, efficient, and legally defensible. Michele shares her 3:1 treatment-to-probe ratio, how she handles Medicaid billing without sacrificing real therapy time, and why she believes data is her favorite four-letter word.Bullet Points to Discuss: The difference between therapy charting and true data collection Why testing your students every session isn't the same as teaching them Using a 3:1 ratio: three weeks of treatment, one week of progress monitoring How to report Medicaid billing data on non-probe weeks Building and organizing probes so they're ready for IEP season Handling inherited IEP goals you don't agree with or understand Here's what we learned: Data collection and therapy charting are not the same thing Consistent stimuli each time you probe is what makes data legally defensible An IEP is a blueprint, not a complete list of everything you're targeting Honesty about inherited goals builds trust with families and teams Starting small with one student or goal is the key to sticking with a new systemLearn more about Michele Rothstein: Website: https://www.slpmadness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slp.madness/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-rothstein-slpmadness Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-madness How to Collect Data Without Stopping TherapyLearn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

Your calendar might say your week is fine, but don't trust it. Why? Because your calendar can show the appointments, sessions, practices, and school events while completely ignoring the driving time, transition time, dinner situation, decision fatigue, documentation, parent emails, and all the tiny invisible tasks required to make the week actually work.In this bonus episode, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes calendar moment that made my head hurt and why it connects directly to Monday's Fall Rhythm Reset workshop. If your week looks technically doable on paper but your brain and body are already bracing for impact, this episode will help you see what your schedule is really carrying, and why one small rhythm shift may be more useful than trying to become a whole new person by Tuesday.What You'll Learn:Why your calendar does not always tell the whole storyWhat invisible work may be making your week feel heavier than it looksHow to tell the difference between a time management problem and a capacity problemWhy “technically it fits” is not the same thing as “this is sustainable”A simple way to start looking for one realistic rhythm shift instead of overhauling your entire lifeIf your fall schedule already feels packed, or if your calendar looks doable but your nervous system is giving it a hard no, join me for The Fall Rhythm Reset. It's a free live workshop for SLP private practice owners who want a calmer weekly rhythm that supports their business, their family life, and their actual capacity. Bring the real week, not the cute pretend one. Sign up now: https://theresaharp.myflodesk.com/fallworkshop To find out how I can help you improve your work-life balance, click here. Come join Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists on Facebook for more tips and tricks!Learn more about Theresa Harp Coaching here.

Most speech-language pathologists take the job that's posted. Kyle Chaska built the one that wasn't. Kyle is the owner of Dynamic Swallow Assessments, a mobile practice that brings FEES - fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing - directly into facilities across Iowa and Illinois. Instead of a resident being transported out for an instrumental swallow study, the study comes to the bedside, and the on-site therapy team gets a report and a plan the same day. In this conversation with Dr. Adam Sewell, Kyle breaks down how he spotted an underserved service, built a referral base from scratch, and grew a practice around doing one thing exceptionally well. What we get into: Spotting the gap: why instrumental swallow studies were the bottleneck nobody was fixing Going mobile - what a portable service model actually costs to start, and what it doesn't Building a referral base as an unknown clinician with no institution behind you Working with on-site therapists instead of around them, and why that's the whole business Covering two states: territory, scheduling, and the limits of a one-clinician model Where a specialized clinical skill becomes a defensible business What Kyle would tell an SLP who's thinking about going out on their own Connect with Kyle: Web: dynamicswallowassessments.com Email: dynamicswallowassessments@gmail.com Phone: 515-290-1228

SLP advocacy can't stop with data. If Medicare reimbursement fails to cover the cost of providing speech-language pathology services, patients and families ultimately feel the impact through longer waitlists, fewer providers, reduced insurance access, and practice closures.In Part 2 of our SPEAK Project series, Jeanette Benigas, PhD/SLP, talks with pediatric occupational therapist and private practice owner Pam Marshall about mobilizing patients and families as part of a larger SLP reimbursement advocacy strategy.After Kentucky therapy providers faced Medicaid reimbursement cuts, Pam helped create a system that made it easy for families to share their individual stories with lawmakers. Her practice generated more than 420 letters in roughly two weeks.Jeanette and Pam discuss how SLPs and practice owners can turn patient experiences into meaningful advocacy, why individual stories matter to policymakers, how practices can make participation easier for families, and why protecting access to speech therapy will require more than SLPs advocating for themselves.The economic data is only one piece of the SPEAK Project. Now we need data, dollars, connections, and people willing to SPEAK.SLP advocacy can't stop with data. If Medicare reimbursement fails to cover the cost of providing speech-language pathology services, patients and families ultimately feel the impact through longer waitlists, fewer providers, reduced insurance access, and practice closures.In Part 2 of our SPEAK Project series, Jeanette Benigas, PhD/SLP, talks with pediatric occupational therapist and private practice owner Pam Marshall about mobilizing patients and families as part of a larger SLP reimbursement advocacy strategy.After Kentucky therapy providers faced Medicaid reimbursement cuts, Pam helped create a system that made it easy for families to share their individual stories with lawmakers. Her practice generated more than 420 letters in roughly two weeks.Jeanette and Pam discuss how SLPs and practice owners can turn patient experiences into meaningful advocacy, why individual stories matter to policymakers, how practices can make participation easier for families, and why protecting access to speech therapy will require more than SLPs advocating for themselves.The economic data is only one piece of the SPEAK Project. Now we need data, dollars, connections, and people willing to SPEAK.Learn more, contribute data, and support the project at SPEAKPROJECT.NET.Get caught up, wherever you stream podcasts!#110: CPT 92507 Is Being Deleted? What Every SLP Must Know About the New Speech Therapy Codes#111: CPT 92507 Q&A for SLPs: Your Questions Answered#113: CPT 92507 Option B: This Is Our Week to Advocate#115: CMS's NEW Pediatric G Code Explained: What Every SLP Needs to Know#116: What the New Speech Therapy Codes Mean for Adult SLPs#117: The End of CPT 92507: Is Your SLP Documentation Ready?#118: It's Time to SPEAK: Part 1 - Building the Data to Fight for SLP Reimbursement✨ Grateful to Chomper Champs for bringing so much positivity and fun to the pediatric SLP space. Follow the link to order the

You're coming off years of low or no student loan payments, only to face 10-20x jumps seemingly overnight. We get into why payments are up so sharply, what to do (and not do) if your budget's getting squeezed, and how to use tax and filing strategies to lower your monthly student loan bill. We also share how to navigate marriage, family size, and community property rules when recertifying, so you can keep more options (and cash) in your hands.Key moments:(00:00) Payment shock: increases up to 20x after years of forbearance and SAVE(07:12) How retirement contributions and pre-tax accounts lower student loan payments(09:27) Married filing separately, and when it drops your payment(16:09) PAYE goes away July 2028, and who should switch before the deadline(20:19) Forgiveness is now taxable, and what to plan for if it's in your futureLike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:Free Student Loan newsletterIf you are not already getting our weekly newsletter every Thursday, you are missing out. We break down studio loan news, updates, money tips, all in one helpful newsletter. Sign up for free at https://studentloanplanner.com/newsletterThe SLP YouTube ChannelIf you're more of a visual learner or you like seeing charts, breakdowns, and exploring other topics, check out https://youtube.com/studentloanplanner

Struggling with how to support a student who stutters without falling into the “fix it” trap? In this episode, Hallie sits down with Wendy Dietz, an SLP and clinic owner in Colorado who specializes in stuttering therapy, to chat all about what an acceptance-based approach really looks like. Wendy shares how a moving college essay first sparked her interest in stuttering, how the CARE model she learned at UT Austin completely shifted her perspective, and how she helps parents let go of all-or-nothing thinking about their child's speech.Bullet Points to Discuss: Why fluency-focused early intervention isn't backed by research and can cause harmHelping parents move past “fixed” vs. “held back” thinking about their child's stutteringA student's journey from a fluency-focused approach to self-advocacy and confidenceWhy observable severity often doesn't match a student's internal experience of stutteringWhat stuttering assessment looks like beyond disfluency countsResources for SLPs building skills and confidence in this niche Here's what we learned: The goal is confident communication, not reducing or curing stutteringA third path exists for parents beyond “fixed” or “struggling forever”A student's own attitude toward stuttering matters as much as how it soundsEarly education protects students from internalizing negative experiences laterConfidence in this niche comes from community involvement, not just courseworkResources Mentioned:Stop Guessing with Stuttering Therapy – Victoria Dertouzoc: https://speechtimefun.com/334-stop-guessing-with-stuttering-therapy/ A Human Approach to Stuttering and Neurodiversity – Ana Hernandez Episode: https://speechtimefun.com/336-a-human-approach-to-stuttering-and-neurodiversity/ Learn more about Wendy Dietz: Website: https://www.lifetimespeech.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifetimestuttering/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-dietz-m-s-ccc-slp-5236561a9 Email: info@lifetimespeech.com Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

Young Washington and Odysseus walk into a fast and testimony meeting. Only one will emerge triumphant! Both are violent. Both play fast and loose with their source material. And both are myths. In this episode, Stephen Carter compares the two movies for what they might offer to a Mormon audience. https://sunstone.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SLP-215.mp3

SLPs have been screaming for a long time that reimbursement is too low, costs are rising, and access to speech-language pathology services is being threatened. But can we prove it with national data?In this episode, Jeanette Benigas, PhD/SLP, introduces The Speech Pathology Education, Advocacy and Knowledge (SPEAK) Project and its first major initiative: building a national economic dataset that shows what it actually costs to provide SLP services and turn those numbers into credible national evidence we can use to advocate directly with CMS during the current public comment period.Jeanette is joined by private practice owner Holly Ellis, MS/SLP, and CPA Cody Underwood to discuss how North Carolina built its own cost analysis, why independent financial analysis matters, and what the national SPEAK Project will measure, including CPT 92507, dysphagia and cognitive services, treatment time, payer mix, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, workforce pressures, waitlists, and access to care.The immediate goal: collect high-quality data from all 50 states (+ DC) and turn that evidence into meaningful advocacy.Give data. Give dollars. Or do both.Everything starts at speakproject.net.Get caught up, wherever you stream podcasts!#110: CPT 92507 Is Being Deleted? What Every SLP Must Know About the New Speech Therapy Codes#111: CPT 92507 Q&A for SLPs: Your Questions Answered#113: CPT 92507 Option B: This Is Our Week to Advocate#115: CMS's NEW Pediatric G Code Explained: What Every SLP Needs to Know#116: What the New Speech Therapy Codes Mean for Adult SLPs#117: The End of CPT 92507: Is Your SLP Documentation Ready?✨ Grateful to Chomper Champs for bringing so much positivity and fun to the pediatric SLP space. Follow the link to order the

Get ready for the new school year with your behavior crystal ball: the research! In this episode, we dig into five behavioral challenges that show up more often in preschoolers with speech and/or language delays, and the five simple rules (with free flip cards!) you can start using today to get ahead of them. You'll learn: - Why children with developmental language disorder and speech sound disorders struggle with sustained attention and how to teach it - Why kids with communication delays are more likely to avoid answering questions (even ones they know!) and the social-pragmatic reason behind it - Why task persistence is harder for these children, and how to build in "working super hard" as a proactive rule - What recent research out of a 300-child clinic in Baghdad found about behavior + speech sound disorders and what it means for your therapy sessions - The connection between communication delays and self-regulation/physical aggression, and how to address it before it becomes a pattern - How to combine Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) + Universal Design for Learning (UDL), print, picture, gesture, and artifact, to reinforce these five rules without turning them into redirection cards Plus: how to use a "treasure box" the *right* way (hint: it's not a reward system) and why 80% positive reinforcement is the magic number.

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What does DIRFloortime® actually feel like from the perspective of an autistic person?In this second episode of Rethinking Autism Therapy, Daria Brown is joined by autistic musician Cheyenne Erikson to explore what it was like growing up with situational mutism, anxiety, and an undiagnosed autistic neurotype, and how a relationship-based, developmental approach helped her feel understood and supported.Cheyenne shares her personal journey from an early diagnosis of situational mutism to discovering her autistic identity as a young adult.Together, she and Daria discuss how DIRFloortime's emphasis on relationships, individual differences, play, and emotional connection contrasts with more directive or compliance-based approaches. Through stories from childhood, teaching, parenting, and clinical practice, they illustrate how following a child's lead, presuming competence, and supporting regulation can foster authentic communication and growth.The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the world through a neurodivergent lens, recognizing the many ways children communicate, and creating safe opportunities for exploration, play, and emotional expression. Listeners will gain insight into how DIRFloortime® supports not only autistic children, but meaningful relationships across the lifespan.Learn more:

Rethinking Autism Therapy is a four-part mini-series for parents, caregivers, professionals, and Autistic individuals who want to learn about DIRFloortime®, a strength-based, developmental, relationship-driven approach to growth and connection.What does DIRFloortime® actually feel like from the perspective of an autistic person?In this second episode of Rethinking Autism Therapy, Daria Brown is joined by autistic musician Cheyenne Erikson to explore what it was like growing up with situational mutism, anxiety, and an undiagnosed autistic neurotype, and how a relationship-based, developmental approach helped her feel understood and supported. Cheyenne shares her personal journey from an early diagnosis of situational mutism to discovering her autistic identity as a young adult. Together, she and Daria discuss how DIRFloortime's emphasis on relationships, individual differences, play, and emotional connection contrasts with more directive or compliance-based approaches. Through stories from childhood, teaching, parenting, and clinical practice, they illustrate how following a child's lead, presuming competence, and supporting regulation can foster authentic communication and growth. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the world through a neurodivergent lens, recognizing the many ways children communicate, and creating safe opportunities for exploration, play, and emotional expression. Listeners will gain insight into how DIRFloortime® supports not only autistic children, but meaningful relationships across the lifespan. Learn more:Cheyenne Erikson's website: https://www.cheyennepaige.comCheyenne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheyennepaigemusic/Situational Mutism: https://reframingautism.org.au/all-about-situational-mutism-a-guide-for-allies/Cheyenne's SLP mother's Situational Mutism cards: https://www.bjoremspeech.com/products/dir%C2%AE-sm-a-developmental-approach-to-selective-mutism-interventionDaria Brown: ⁠https://affectautism.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/affectautism⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/affectautism⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/affectautismDaria is the author of "⁠We Chose Play: Raising an Autistic Child to Thrive and Feel Understood⁠"

If you're on an income-driven repayment plan, you might be paying a marginal tax rate that rivals (or exceeds) those in high-tax countries. We walk through exactly how that number gets built, showing how many borrowers effectively lose close to half of every additional dollar earned. We get practical about how this impacts your investment strategy, spending habits, and even decisions like working less. I also break down why pre-tax savings accounts (and careful house/car choices) can buy you back weeks of life — and sanity.Key moments:(00:00) Why an income-driven borrower's tax rate rivals Sweden's(04:44) How a $150K salary hits a 47.55% marginal tax rate(08:51) Using dependent care FSAs and HSAs to effectively get “50% off”(16:22) How driving a modest car or working less can radically impact your life after taxesResource mentioned: Afford Anything podcast by Paula PantLike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:Want more? Check out our other podcastStarting to think beyond your student loans? Check out our other show, Financially Free Era. It's about what comes next, investing, building wealth, and designing a life you actually want. Find "Financially Free Era by SLP Wealth" in your podcast app.Tips I Can't Share PubliclyGetting our free newsletter? Upgrade your experience and discover student loan loopholes so good, they might get repealed if I talk about them publicly. Find out my very best thought leadership that I really just can't be open about anymore, unfortunately. If you want to get our very best tips, not just the ones that I can share for free. Go to studentloanplanner.com/insider to get a special discount for your year membership.

I still remember what it felt like to walk into a therapy session and have no idea how to move forward.Early in my career, I was working with autistic learners with complex communication and behavioral needs, and I quickly realized graduate school had not prepared me for everything I was seeing. I wanted to help, but I didn't always have practical strategies I could use when a learner struggled to attend, engage, or communicate. That experience sent me searching for better answers and ultimately shaped the way I practice today.More than 20 years later, I want clinicians to have something I desperately needed back then: support, practical education, and a community that helps you feel confident about what to do next.That's why I created the ABA Speech Connection. It brings speech therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs together to learn evidence-based strategies, earn CEUs, collaborate, and immediately apply what they're learning with autistic students. From AAC and functional communication to clinical roundtables and live learning, everything is designed to make professional development practical and useful.You don't have to spend hours searching for your next CEU or wonder whether you're doing enough. You can have a place to learn, ask questions, and keep growing alongside professionals who care about helping every student communicate with the world.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:Why my early clinical experiences shaped the ABA Speech ConnectionHow ongoing education can build confidence and strengthen clinical practicePractical learning around AAC, communication, and evidence-based interventionHow the Connection supports individuals and professional teamsMentioned In This Episode:Say It With Me by Rose GriffinAAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAsEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

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Many school clinicians know executive functioning is important. They also know that their entire team should be supporting it across general and special education settings. But they don't always know what exactly that looks like in practice…And if they do, they don't know HOW they can change the practices of classroom teachers. There are a lot of unanswered questions. …How can I find time to think about changing teacher's practices when I barely have time to manage my own workload? …What is my role if students don't “qualify” for services on an IEP? …Doesn't adding executive functioning to my plate open up a whole can of worms I'll never be able to manage as a related service provider? …Even if I should be involved, how do I get teachers and administrators to “buy in?”In this episode, I share how I help school clinicians not just answer these questions, but actually get executive functioning support in place…Even if they're not administrators…Without taking them away from their existing responsibilities or causing role confusion…And, even if they don't have “buy in” from everyone on their team that they SHOULD be involved with executive functioning. As you listen, I invite you to consider that you MIGHT NOT need to get buy-in to start. The buy in comes with the process because it helps to “stack” the evidence you need to gain traction along the way. And…the reason that no one can give you a clear answer on how or what your role is because a clear framework doesn't exist. People don't give you an answer because most people don't know HOW executive functioning support should look in schools. That's an opportunity for YOU to define how that looks. Which you are one of the most qualified people in your building to do if you're an SLP, social worker, psychologist, counselor, or other related service provider. And if you do it the right way, it can save you time and get better support for students in place at the same time. I share why that's the case in episode 265 of De Facto Leaders.  In this episode, I mentioned my free training where I share three mistakes professionals make when supporting executive functioning (that result in prompt-dependence and dysregulation). In this training, I cover the following:✅ Already working on executive functioning, and not seeing results? It could be because you're NOT truly working on executive functioning, even though you think you are. Learn how to make the subtle shifts that make all the difference.✅ Are severe behaviors preventing ANY true skill development? Learn the common mistakes school teams make (related to executive functioning) that create prompt-dependence and dysregulation, and what to do instead.✅ Are students struggling with peers, even though you're working on social skills? I'll share why "social skills groups" rarely result in good skill-transfer, and how to shift your service-deliver model to help students self-advocate and form relationships.✅ Not sure your team will buy-in to supporting executive functioning in classrooms? Learn the 3-part framework I teach SLPs, social workers, psychologists, counselors, and other interventionists that helps them implement building-wide executive functioning intervention, even with a huge caseload.You can sign up for this training here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/efleadershipIn this episode, I mentioned School of Clinical Leadership, my program that helps related service providers design scalable executive functioning interventions to ensure students get the scaffolding they need across the school day. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/clinicalleadership

Summer's winding down and, let's be real, if you've got kids, you're counting the minutes until school starts. But whether you're squeezing in that last vacation or piecing together a back-to-school checklist, we make the case that you should also start collecting something else: so-called “old person hobbies.” We share why diving into activities like sourdough baking, tree planting, or astronomy could save your sanity (and maybe even your wallet)—even when juggling six-figure student loans and a hectic career. We talk practical ways to get started, how low-cost hobbies can help you invest in your future self, and why giving yourself permission to enjoy life is one of the best financial moves you can make.Key moments:(00:00) Why “old person hobbies” are worth exploring well before retirement(01:19) How my wife and I found sanity through sourdough and star-gazing(02:12) Why my 20s self didn't get it, and what shifted for me in my 30s(03:25) How to start a long-term hobby for under $10(05:32) Building a financial plan that lets you actually enjoy your lifeLike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:The SLP YouTube ChannelIf you're more of a visual learner or you like seeing charts, breakdowns, and exploring other topics, check out https://youtube.com/studentloanplannerFree Student Loan newsletterIf you are not already getting our weekly newsletter every Thursday, you are missing out. We break down studio loan news, updates, money tips, all in one helpful newsletter. Sign up for free at https://studentloanplanner.com/newsletter

What happens when collaboration is built into a practice from the very beginning? The results can be powerful for clinicians, families, and most importantly, the children we serve.I love hearing how different professionals find their path, and Colleen Lama's story is such a great reminder that unexpected career moments can lead to something even better. As both a speech-language pathologist and BCBA, she shares how becoming dual certified helped her better support autistic learners and inspired her to create a practice where speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA truly work together. We also talk about the realities of growing a multidisciplinary practice, from navigating insurance challenges to building a team that values collaboration and family-centered care. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to provide coordinated services under one roof, I think you'll find plenty of practical insights and encouragement here.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:Why Colleen became both an SLP and BCBA, and how that shaped her careerThe benefits of offering speech, OT, and ABA in one collaborative practiceChallenges that come with multidisciplinary care and how strong communication keeps teams alignedHow the ABA Speech Connection supports ongoing learning for SLPs, BCBAs, and RBTsMentioned In This Episode:Lama Pediatric TherapySelective Mutism, Anxiety and Communication AAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAsEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

"Don't buy him letters." That's what a professional told Cari Ebert when her son Aaron was two. He was "obsessed," they said, and needed to be moved toward more appropriate play. Cari ignored them. Those letters were how Aaron showed joy, and how she connected with him. Nearly two decades later, that same deep interest in letters, numbers, and dates is what landed him a job he loves. That moment is the heart of today's episode, because it's exactly what happens when we treat autism as a journey instead of a tragedy. This is Cari's keynote from this year's Preschool Autism Summit. She brings two lenses to it: 30+ years as a pediatric SLP, and 21 years as mom to her autistic son. Together they make a case that so much of what we were taught to fear, grieve, and "fix" was never the problem. The problem was the language, the linear milestones, and the compliance-first thinking we inherited. Cari walks us through Aaron's whole story, from spelling words before he could speak, to teaching himself to tie his shoes at 20, to reading bedtime stories to his baby nephew. Along the way she gives us a clearer, kinder way to talk to families and a real shift in how we show up for autistic children. We'll talk about: why the child is exactly the same the day after a diagnosis, and it's the adults who need to shift the power of first messages, and how "red flags" teach families to fear a diagnosis deficit-based language versus affirming, neutral, strengths-based language what autism is not, and what it actually is the spiky, non-linear developmental profile reframing the spectrum into a support-needs profile honoring autistic joy as the doorway to connection and learning Because we don't get to decide where an autistic child's journey ends. Our job is to keep believing there's more ahead. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why autism is a journey, not a tragedy, and what changes when we lead with curiosity instead of fear How deficit-driven language sends the message that something is "wrong" with the child, and how to choose affirming or neutral language instead Why autism is not a delay, a disease, or something a child outgrows What a spiky developmental profile is, and why milestone charts don't fit autistic development How to give families space to grieve their expectations, not the child in front of them What presuming potential looks like in real life, including how video modeling helped Aaron learn a skill on his own timeline Why deep interests, from Metallica to NASCAR, are the way in, not something to redirect Key Takeaways The diagnosis doesn't change the child; it changes how the adults see and support them Regulation creates the conditions for learning, and connection comes before communication All behavior has meaning; it's a clue, not a problem to extinguish Progress isn't linear, and growth continues across the whole lifespan Communication is a right, not something a child has to earn Autistic children are different, not less We stretch strengths instead of fixing deficits Families are the experts on their child, and the most important members of the team Try This Take one traditional IEP goal and ask AI to rewrite it in neurodiversity-affirming language, without percentage-of-accuracy measures Swap deficit words for neutral ones this week: "deep interests" instead of "obsessions," "prefers consistency" instead of "rigid" Learn one child's deep interest, and use it as your starting point instead of redirecting it Reframe a behavior you'd usually try to stop, and ask what it's communicating about the nervous system Notice a child's glimmers, the small things that bring them micro-moments of joy, and make room for them Start with connection before you ask for a single communication skill Related Resources & Links Cari Ebert's website - The Learning to Learn program, the Silly Sounds cards, and The SLP Talk Show podcast Preschool Autism Summit 2026 - Grab the summit replay bundle, a free guide, and get on the waitlist for 2027 Autism Little Learners Membership When we treat autism as a journey instead of a tragedy, we stop asking a child to prove they're worthy of our belief and start offering it from the very beginning. Cari's son didn't become worthy the day he got a job or gave a keynote. He was always worthy. Once you see every autistic child that way, it changes everything about how you teach.  

92507 is changing, and SLP documentation will have to change with it.In this episode, Jeanette Benigas, PhD/SLP, is joined by adult and pediatric private practice owners Katie Brown, MA/SLP, and Emily Watkins, MCD/SLP, to talk about what the new code set could mean for documentation, billing, compliance, and audit risk across pediatric and adult settings.Katie and Emily share firsthand experiences with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance audits, including what payers requested, what triggered the audits, and why documentation supporting medical necessity and skilled intervention matters. They also deliberate one of the biggest shifts ahead: moving from a catch-all code to multiple service-specific codes means SLPs will need to clearly support what they treated, why it required skilled intervention, and the time spent providing that treatment.The takeaway: do what you bill, bill what you do, and document what you do.Whether you're a clinician, manager, or private practice owner, now is the time to understand the changes and prepare... before January.Resources Mentioned

What if you could trade the burnout of the school system for a flexible schedule, a slower pace, and time to actually enjoy your work? Today's guest did exactly that and her story is proof that it's never too late to design a career that truly fits you.I'm so excited to introduce you to Heather Danielkiewicz, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Momma D. SLP, based in Plainwell, Michigan. Heather is also a member of our Next Level program, and let me tell you, her energy, her heart, and her clinical expertise are absolutely inspiring.After nearly two decades in the schools, Heather knew she needed a change. She was burning out, craving flexibility, and longing for space to breathe. Switching to private practice not as a full-time leap, but as a gradual, intentional shift has given her exactly that. Today, she works part-time in the schools and runs her own practice across the street from her home, with a schedule that actually allows her to think, create, and serve her clients the way she's always wanted to.In this episode, Heather shares how she got her start in speech pathology, how one moment literally shined for her as a sign, and why she finally took the leap into private practice.Heather has been an SLP for 24 years, with the majority of her career spent in school-based roles supporting preschool through elementary students. During that time, she developed a deep interest in the connection between oral language and literacy skills and received additional training to support language, writing, and reading development within her SLP role. Her experience also spans inpatient rehabilitation, private practice, and supervising graduate students for several summers at Western Michigan University. She is passionate about collaborative, relationship-centered care, and she is building an integrated private practice focused on meaningful communication and literacy outcomes for children and families.Outside of patient care, Heather is a proud mom who understands firsthand the importance of work-life balance and she's committed to mentoring the next generation of SLPs along the way.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How a chance encounter with a graduate student and a book changed the trajectory of her careerThe power of investing in yourself and your business, even when it feels scaryHow she's intentionally shrinking her life to create more white space, flexibility, and joy while still serving kids with DLD, autism, and ADHD in a deeply meaningful wayHeather's story is such a beautiful reminder that you don't have to have it all figured out to start. You don't have to leave your full-time job overnight. You just have to take one small step and keep listening to what feels right for you and your nervous system.If you're ready to stop waiting and start building a practice that's truly aligned with your goals, Private Practice School is here to help. We start with a Personalized Private Practice Plan and then give you the tools, such as the Life First calendar and our Numbers Made Simple Calculators, and me in your corner every week, whether you're opening the doors or growing what you've already built.Please visit www.PrivatePracticeSchool.com to learn more, and follow me on Instagram @independentclinician for more tips, inspiration, and resources to support your private practice journey.Resources Mentioned:Follow Heather on Instagram: instagram.com/mommadslp/Check out her website: mommadslp.clientsecure.meWhere We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

Curious what it actually takes to change hearts and minds when advocating for the CAA profession? Turns out, advocacy is a skill like anything else in this field, and it starts with the right mental model. Whether you're a practicing CAA facing pushback in the OR, an AA student finding your voice online, or a pre-AA just starting to understand our profession's fight for recognition, this episode gives you a framework you can actually use.In this episode I sit down with Adrienne Evans, SLP-turned-Pre-AA and co-host of the Pre-AA Pathways Podcast, to break down her original V.O.I.C.E. Framework for advocacy.In this episode we discuss:The V.O.I.C.E. Framework: Validate, Own, Identify, Cite, End with inclusionHow to respond to misinformation and disinformation about the CAA profession without escalatingWhy validation is a form of psychological grounding that lowers defensiveness in hard conversationsHow to identify the root cause of a misconception before you try to correct itApplying the framework in both online comment sections and in-person conversationsWhy most advocacy conversations won't change a mind on the spot — and how repetition and small efforts build relationships and long-term changeResources Mentioned:Adrienne Evans' VOICE advocacy framework — SLPtoCAA.com/advocacyAdrienne Instagram, TikTokContact AdrienneNon Traditional Pre-AA ClubPre-AA Pathways PodcastDrop me a quick voice note!Interview Prep School for $97, you receiveStep-by-step interview prep guide (themed)2 hr interview workshopInsights from current AA studentsOn camera practiceInterview questions bankTons of feedbackConfidence Enroll NowStay Connected by subscribing to the Awakened Anesthetist Newsletter- for more CAA specific resources, exclusive content and offers.Watch episodes of Awakened Anesthetist Now on YouTube!Let's Chat! awakenedanesthetist.com  or on IG @awakenedanesthetist

Most people who care about money — especially those with big student loans — eventually end up worrying, "Am I on track to retire?" But that's not the right question. Today, I break down why obsessing over retirement misses the point, and explain how shifting your focus to what you actually want in the next year can have a much bigger impact. Plus, I get real about what happened when I chased early retirement myself — and what really mattered in the end.Key moments:(02:36) What financially interested people get wrong and why planners aren't just for the ultra-wealthy(05:44) What keeps high earners from enjoying their money (07:12) My own early retirement attempt and the surprising lesson it taught me about purposeLike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:Tips I Can't Share PubliclyGetting our free newsletter? Upgrade your experience and discover student loan loopholes so good, they might get repealed if I talk about them publicly. Find out my very best thought leadership that I really just can't be open about anymore, unfortunately. If you want to get our very best tips, not just the ones that I can share for free. Go to studentloanplanner.com/insider to get a special discount for your year membership. Want more? Check out our other podcastStarting to think beyond your student loans? Check out our other show, Financially Free Era. It's about what comes next, investing, building wealth, and designing a life you actually want. Find "Financially Free Era by SLP Wealth" in your podcast app.

Comparing vocabulary instruction for children who use AAC is not a one size fits all decision, and that is exactly what makes this conversation so valuable.Vocabulary intervention is one of the topics I get asked about most often, and there is still so much to learn about the best ways to support children who use AAC. I'm joined by Dr. Courtney Trevino to unpack her research comparing explicit vocabulary instruction with more naturalistic, incidental teaching. We explore what each approach looks like in practice, how vocabulary was selected for the study, and what the findings can teach us as clinicians.One strategy that really stood out to me was navigation description, talking out loud through the path you take to find a word on an AAC system. It is such a practical way to support learning, while also helping parents, teachers, RBTs, and other team members become more confident using AAC. I walked away thinking differently about how I teach vocabulary, and I think you will too. If you are looking for practical, research-backed ideas that you can start using right away, this conversation is full of them.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:Why explicit vocabulary instruction led to stronger word learning outcomesHow navigation description can support both AAC users and communication partnersChoosing vocabulary for early AAC learners, including developmental versus core wordsPractical ways to blend structured teaching into everyday therapyMentioned In This Episode:Comparing Two Vocabulary Interventions for Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative CommunicationDr. Courtney TrevinoAAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAsEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

The new Medicare speech therapy CPT codes are coming, and adult SLPs need to prepare.In this episode, Jeanette Benigas, PhD/SLP, is joined by Katie Brown, SLP of Neuro Speech Solutions (@neurospeechsolutions), to discuss how the new code family replacing 92507 could impact adult speech-language pathology across Medicare Part B, skilled nursing, outpatient, home health, hospital outpatient, and private practice.They discuss how the new codes may affect reimbursement, scheduling, productivity, documentation, cognition treatment, Medicare Advantage, commercial insurance, and ethical billing. They also explore why accurate utilization data will be critical to future advocacy for higher reimbursement rates.Whether you own a private practice, work in a SNF, outpatient clinic, hospital, or even pediatrics, this conversation will help you understand what's changing, what questions remain unanswered, and how to start preparing now.Topics include:• The new adult SLP CPT codes• Replacing 92507• Medicare Part B billing• Cognition reimbursement• Documentation changes• Productivity concerns• Private practice and SNF implications• Ethical billing and future advocacyResources Mentioned

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In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie's back with returning guest Shelby Davis, a school-based SLP at Community High School in Teaneck, NJ, and a doctoral candidate at Monmouth University. Shelby's diving into the 5th-year transition program she's helping build for students on the spectrum and others with complex learning needs — designed to bridge the gap between high school and real independence. From vocational skill-building to community partnerships, Shelby walks through how the program came together, what SLPs can offer beyond the classroom, and how any SLP can bring these strategies into their own practice, transition program or not.Bullet Points to Discuss: Why four years isn't always enough — and what a 5th-year transition program looks like in practice Moving beyond classroom goals to communication students actually need at work, in the community, and at home The skill areas worth targeting: self-advocacy, executive functioning, vocational communication, problem-solving Real-world practice — job shadowing, budgeting trips, even a visit to the post office Why repetition and hands-on practice outside the classroom matters most for autistic and other diverse learners Getting SLPs, OTs, teachers, counselors, and families all working from the same playbook The resources behind the program — Speech Time Fun, a monthly themed curriculum, and the NYT Learning NetworkHere's what we learned: There's almost no existing research on 5th-year transition programs — which is part of why Shelby's building her doctoral work around it Real-world self-advocacy starts small: affirmation flashcards students can lean on when asking for help at a register or counter Admin buy-in came down to a clear proposal — mock curriculum, funding, staff certifications, not just an idea Parents said yes faster than expected — once they saw the goal was independence, not delay Bottom line for older students: treat them like people, not projects — connect to their interests firstLearn more about Shelby Davis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyadavis/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

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If you're coming out of professional school this fall, here's the quirk in your favor: you almost certainly didn't borrow after July 2026, which means you still have access to every repayment plan that existed before that cutoff. Some of these new-grad moves have been around for years, but the arrival of the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) changes the math, and we walk through the hacks that let high-debt full-payoff borrowers start $10 payments and get their interest wiped to roughly 0% for the first year. Then we zoom out: why you shouldn't rewire your portfolio over AI-bubble jitters, and why the best financial call you make in your 20s or 30s might be spending the money before your knees give out.Key moments:(01:44) The cost of using your full six-month grace period after graduation(02:26) Consolidating at graduation: when it's a good idea, and when it's a disaster(05:19) How the interest subsidy hack can be worth $15K–$20K for high-debt grads(08:36) Why I think you should take some non-financial risks while you're youngLike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:Free Student Loan newsletterIf you are not already getting our weekly newsletter every Thursday, you are missing out. We break down studio loan news, updates, money tips, all in one helpful newsletter. Sign up for free at https://studentloanplanner.com/newsletterThe SLP YouTube ChannelIf you're more of a visual learner or you like seeing charts, breakdowns, and exploring other topics, check out https://youtube.com/studentloanplanner

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with researchers Klaire Brumbaugh and Katy Cabbage, who are part of a team building a nationwide study around something secondary SLPs know all too well: the older student still working on that R who has zero interest in being in the speech room. They're developing tools to actually measure student motivation—so SLPs have real data behind decisions like when to keep kids on, when to discharge, and how to catch that window when a student is finally ready to do the work.Bullet Points to Discuss: What one SLP noticed in her high school speech room that kicked off this whole research project Why motivation is already being used as a dismissal criteria—but no one's actually measuring it What the research is finding so far—and where the big gaps still are What a nationwide study looks like and how SLPs can get involvedHere's what we learned: When a student is intrinsically motivated, progress can happen in weeks—not years. Low motivation is already being used to dismiss kids from therapy, but there's no real way to measure or track it. Parents, teachers, and students often see the same speech sound disorder in completely different ways—and that gap can affect every decision you make. The best research ideas are already happening in school speech rooms. This whole study started because one SLP spoke up at a conference.Learn more about Klaire Brumbaugh & Katy Cabbage: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cablab_wsu/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:  

What if your biggest setback became your greatest catalyst for growth? Today's guest turned a traumatic brain injury into a turning point that transformed her private practice and her life. I'm so excited to share her story with you!I'm introducing you to Karissa Gussmann, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of Speech Pathways of St. Johns, a private speech and occupational therapy clinic serving Jacksonville and St. Johns, Florida.Since becoming an SLP in 2011, Karissa has dedicated her career to helping children, teens, adults, and families discover the power of communication. With a background in psychology and speech-language pathology, she blends evidence-based practices with a holistic, family-centered approach that focuses on the whole person, not just a diagnosis. Karissa specializes in supporting individuals with complex communication needs, including autism, apraxia, AAC, developmental delays, speech and language disorders, fluency disorders, and neurological conditions. She believes that communication is so much more than words; it is connection, confidence, independence, and the ability to share who you are with the world.After working across medical, educational, and private practice settings in both New Jersey and Florida, Karissa founded Speech Pathways with the vision of creating a place where families feel supported, children feel celebrated, and therapy is individualized to each person's unique pathway.She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Monmouth University and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Kean University. She is a proud member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed in Florida and New Jersey.Today, Karissa is still treating, has an incredible clinical director, is converting team members to W-2 employees, and is finally understanding her numbers through KPIs. Her journey is proof that private practice is not for the weak but for those who believe in their purpose, it's absolutely worth it.Outside of being an SLP and business owner, Karissa's favorite roles are being a wife and mom to her two boys. Her mission, both professionally and personally, is helping others recognize their strengths, find their voice, and “kiss your brain” along the way.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How a parent's offhand comment started it allGrowing a clinic one room at a time, on purposeBuilding through a TBI, nearly losing it all, and finding a reason to keep goingWhat happened when she realized she couldn't be her own clinical directorWhy community has been the secret ingredient behind everything she's builtKarissa is truly living proof that even when the world stops, you can keep going. She didn't have a vision for a big practice, she just had a heart for the mission. And that was enough to build something extraordinary.Her story does not have to be the exception. You, too, can build the private practice of your dreams even when life throws you curveballs.Want to build your private practice to the point where YOU can weather any storm and thrive just like Karissa has? Learn more about our Start Your Private Practice where our coaches can help you set up systems as you shift from clinician to CEO. To learn more, please visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.comOr, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com. 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 www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned:Follow Karissa on Instagram: instagram.com/speechpathways_stjohns/ Facebook: facebook.com/SpeechPathwaysofStJohns/ Check out her website: SpeechPathwayssj.comWhere We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/

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Dr. R.J. joins us this week for a wonderful conversation on dyslexia, the SLP's role, and the connection between DLD and dyslexia, as well as some practical takeaways for SLPs.R.J. Risueño is an Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology at Midwestern University – Glendale Campus. As a researcher-clinician, he is dedicated to developing and improving assessment and intervention tools for children with or at-risk for language and literacy disorders, specifically for Spanish-English bilingual children. His work is informed by training in implementation science, which prioritizes community-based partnerships to support the adoption of evidence-based interventions. His collaborators include pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, teachers, and families of disabled children.Keep up with RJ:Instagram: @risuenolabwww.rjrisueno.com........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

CMS surprised speech-language pathologists with a proposed pediatric G code, creating new questions about reimbursement, billing, and the future of pediatric speech therapy.In this episode, Jeanette Benigas, PhD/SLP, is joined by billing expert Rick Gawenda and pediatric private practice owner Emily Watkins, MCD/SLP, to break down what the proposed G code actually means, who it applies to, and why it matters far beyond Medicare.Topics include:• Who the proposed pediatric G code applies to• Why commercial insurance and Medicaid may choose different billing paths• Timed CPT codes vs. the proposed G code• How reimbursement could change for pediatric practices• Operational challenges for clinics and business owners• Why giving payers multiple billing options may create inconsistencies• The risks surrounding untimed codes and future payer audits• Why understanding RVUs and practice expense matters• What clinicians and practice owners should consider before submitting comments to CMSWhether you're an employee, private practice owner, school-based SLP, or administrator, these proposed coding changes have the potential to affect your reimbursement, documentation, scheduling, and future practice.This episode is designed to help you understand the proposal, not tell you what position to take, so you can make informed decisions on how to comment before the CMS comment period closes.✨ Grateful to Chomper Champs for bringing so much positivity and fun to the pediatric SLP space. Follow the link to order the

Servicers started sending official 90-day notices on July 1, and roughly 6 million borrowers are still sitting on SAVE trying to figure out what comes next. Learn what that notice actually means for your timeline, why the new 1% autopay interest reduction is more of a distraction than a deal for most people, and why consolidating right now could cost new grads a decade of extra payments.Plus, the PSLF final rule that had borrowers panicking about their employers just got vacated in court, and we explain what that means for anyone chasing forgiveness.Key moments:(01:05) Notifications to leave the SAVE plan aren't as urgent as they look(09:17) Who really benefits from the 1% autopay interest rate reduction (and who doesn't)(14:05) The new consolidation trap for recent grads—and why pausing could save you a decade(19:05) The PSLF court cases and how they redefine PSLF employer eligibilityLike the show? There are several ways you can help!Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon MusicLeave an honest review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the newsletterJoin SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member communityFeeling helpless when it comes to your student loans?Try our free student loan calculatorCheck out our refinancing bonuses we negotiatedBook your custom student loan planGet profession-specific financial planningDo you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!Mentioned in this episode:Want more? Check out our other podcastStarting to think beyond your student loans? Check out our other show, Financially Free Era. It's about what comes next, investing, building wealth, and designing a life you actually want. Find "Financially Free Era by SLP Wealth" in your podcast app.Tips I Can't Share PubliclyGetting our free newsletter? Upgrade your experience and discover student loan loopholes so good, they might get repealed if I talk about them publicly. Find out my very best thought leadership that I really just can't be open about anymore, unfortunately. If you want to get our very best tips, not just the ones that I can share for free. Go to studentloanplanner.com/insider to get a special discount for your year membership.

The baseline premise of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) rests on the fundamental principle that communication is an inherent human right rather than a privilege to be earned through baseline cognitive compliance. Too often, school systems and clinical providers inadvertently stall access to verbal alternatives by requiring non-speaking students to prove communicative readiness or complete repetitive testing metrics. Brenda Del Monte, an AAC specialist and author, alongside Sarah Kinsella, an assistive technology specialist, join Emily Kircher-Morris to discuss ways to reverse this traditional framework. They work to dismantle the clinical assumptions that hinder expressive access. TAKEAWAYS Communication should be an absolute human right that must be provided without pre-qualifying conditions, compliance mandates, or prerequisites of demonstrated cognitive readiness. Implementing top-down testing protocols on assistive devices turns natural expression into an artificial performance. The usage of hand-over-hand physical guidance to steer a student's selection on an assistive device overrides physical autonomy and lessens authenticity. Changing communicative environments requires a baseline differentiation between a user's current physical selection skills and their potential capabilities. Introducing descriptive, speech-generating tools does not reduce a child's internal drive to develop natural verbal language, and actively enhances social interaction. Our latest CE course for mental health professionals is available now online. It's called The New 3 Rs: Mindfulness-based Resilience, Regulation, and Relationships, and is facilitated by Dr Christopher Willard. In this course, we explore how resilience develops, what stress and overwhelm do to the developing nervous system, and why relational safety is not simply a nice addition to an intervention. The training video is available now, and is worth 1.5 APA- and NBCC-approved CE hours. Click here to take the course now. Brenda Del Monte is a speech language pathologist and an assistive technology evaluator and facilitator. She worked as an SLP in Washington state public schools for 7 years. She is currently a private practitioner in AZ where she does home based therapy, as well as AAC evaluations and trainings. Her background includes experience in the medical setting, private setting and birth-to-three. Her role at SETC involves teaching webinars and classes, creating video tutorials, and collaborating with districts on implementing assistive technology with children with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities. She published the book I See You In There in October 2021. Sarah Kinsella is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) passionate about empowering students with complex communication and learning needs through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Holding a Master's degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Sarah has been providing support and training to children (birth-21), their families, and educators in WA state for nearly two decades. She currently works for the Special Education Technology Center (since 2015) where, in addition to providing technical assistance and training, she co-hosts and develops content for the "Awe and Wonder AAC & AT Podcast". Her background includes 11 years as a public school SLP, serving 6 of those years as district Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist. BACKGROUND READING Special Education Technology Center website, SETC on Facebook, Brenda's Technically Speaking website, Technically Speaking on Instagram, Technically Speaking on YouTube The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com If you'd like members of your organization, school district, or company to know more about the subjects discussed on our podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris provides keynote addresses, workshops, and training sessions worldwide, in-person or virtually. You can choose from a list of established presentations, or work with Emily to develop a custom talk to fit your unique situation. To learn more, visit our website.