In this interview with Dr Amy Peterson, she shares a language intervention for comprehension called Sketch and Speak, designed for grades 3+.This episode covers:Who is the intervention for?What kind of readings were used?What are the aids for comprehension?How did students summarize the passage?How can we implement this intervention?For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/188
In this episode, Sarah covers basic Q and A about the complexity approach, including:Who is it for?What is the theory behind it?How do you implement it?...And more!For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/187
In this episode, the discussion centers on:Taking a “whole” child approach to your SLP sessionsChoosing complex targets (for speech and language)Incorporating movement in session for more gainsChoosing effective goals/targetsFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/186
Today we have a special guest, owner of a Canadian private practice (Ontario-area), Becky McArthur of We Communicate. In this episode, topics discussed include: How Becky opened up her niche (private pay) private practiceSystems within We Communicate Creating a private practice that serves your needs Preparing families for intervention by compassionately having difficult conversations Resources for SLPS who'd like to learn more about literacy For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/185
In this episode with guest Sara Serota, topics discussed include:Robust assessments for stuttering within the school systemDetermining educational impactCounseling studentsCoaching communication partners...and moreFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/184
In this episode with Kelly Harvill from Speaking of Images, discussion topics include:Kelly's job as an early childhood evaluatorcomparing yourself with other SLPstrusting yourself to practice "your way," even if the way you practice is different from othersknowing that if others practice differently, that isn't necessarily betterKelly's experience being in the profession for 30 years, and her thoughts on creating a rewarding, long-term career as an SLPShow notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/183More on Kelly: www.speakingofimages.com
In this episode, SLP Deborah Brooks shares how to create verbal play-based routines to support speech sound development for preschoolers.Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/182
In this episode, Deborah Brooks shares tips for creating play-based language sessions for preschoolers that hold short attention spans and are effective ways to grow language skills.Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/181
In this episode with SLP Rachel Braga, we'll answer questions like:How can we discuss telepractice with parents who are skeptical of the model? As remote SLPs, how can we develop relationship with onsite teams? For parents who are resistant to trying the first session - what are ways to reduce pressure at talk about "trying" a session? The pay differences from working a public job to telepracticeAnd more!show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/180Review the podcastSarah's Teachers Pay Teachers StoreNewsletter
In this episode, former SLP Happy Hour cohost Sarie Wu returns to share some updates about her job, and at timestamp 6:45 Sarie and Sarah discuss travel. Sarie has traveled in 21 countries and discusses some recommended international destinations to travel. Sarah shares some places to travel within the US that she loves to visit. And more!Review the podcastSarah's Teachers Pay Teachers StoreNewsletter
In this cohosted episode with Nikki Hunjan (Teach Speech 365), we discuss: Do SLPs lean too heavily on the presonal practice/experience corner of the EBP triangle?How did we prepare for the praxis?What are the parts of being an SLP graduate school didn't prepare us for? ...and more Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/178Review the podcastSarah's Teachers Pay Teachers StoreNewsletter
In this episode Sarah shares her job transition from working full time in her own clinic to working full-time (remote) telepractice.In this episode:Why the job change?How is it going?Has the setting transition helped your work-life balance?What is the income difference?What equipment did you have to invest in to switch to telepractice?How can you find a telepractice company that pays good rates?And more!Show notesReview the podcastSarah's Teachers Pay Teachers Store
In this episode, Sarah shares:The difference between values and goalsHow to develop values (step by step) for the year aheadHow to use values to guide actionsAnd moreFor full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/176Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview the podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c
In this solo episode, Sarah shares 10 lessons to reflect on before creating your New Year's Goals, so that you can start the New Year with a bit more self kindness, including:Before you add something in, take something awayDetermine if you are in a season of growth or a season of maintenanceYou can control your work, but you can't control the outcome...and moreNo matter what time of year, listen to this episode for a self compassionate way to reflect on what's behind and mindfully enter into what's ahead.For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/175NewsletterReview the Podcast
In this cohosted episode (which is more on the chatty side), Nikki and Sarah share:Life updates: Nikki shares her children's progress in speech therapy, Sarah shares her frustration to make progress on what she thought would be an easy goalLazy lessons: easy lessons to try this monthAs things get busy, the cohosts share what they are not prioritizing at work and at home this season, and what they are deciding to prioritize insteadFollow Nikki on Instagram Follow Sarah on Instagram MentionedGiant Articulation Game BoardBook - Not What She SeemsBook - Body in the BookstoreMore From SLP Happy HourShow NotesNewsletterReview the Podcast
Would you like to learn more about child-led therapy sessions? In this interview with Alexandria Zachos, we discuss some myths of child-led sessions including:You can't measure progress in child-led sessionsChild-led sessions are a free for allYou can't do groups with child-led sessions...and more For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/173NewsletterReview the podcast
What does it mean to be a “good enough” SLP? In this episode, Sarah shares 5 things being a “good enough” SLP means to her, and encourages you to make your own list of what being an imperfectly good SLP means to you. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/172Review the podcast
Have you ever considered leaving a school job mid-year? Although it's not ideal, sometimes circumstances become such that we might feel like it becomes the only option. This episode discusses: Signs it's time to leave a jobMegan's experience of leaving a school job midyearWhat happened with the school board & her principal when she resignedHer next SLP job - and did things get better? For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/171Review the podcast
In this episode, Sarah shares some big work changes she’s making, as well as why private practice might not be for everyone.Review the PodcastShow notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/170
In this episode, SLP Sara Ware (Instagram) shares tips for guiding families and learners through the early stages of the AAC process, including:Work with families to determine goalsDetermine daily routines as opportunities to model languageMeet the family where they are atAsk open-ended questions (including what has and hasn’t worked, and what they have and haven’t tried so far) before offering suggestionsSLPs can guide next steps, but work with families to make sure the next step feels “right-sized” for the familiesFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/169Review the podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VD
Cat Foster
For anyone who is like me and had no idea what SLP meant. SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist. It irritated me that it wasn't explained anywhere, so I just googled it