I know many of you in the schools are working with students that are also seeing children in private practices or outside therapy. There are also a lot of you that want to recommend students to outside therapy because they might not have qualified for school-based therapy. A lot of questions come up about these types of situations which is why I am so grateful to be joined by Lexi Smith in this episode who owns a private practice called Cascada Resilient Therapy. We are talking all about how sch...
Jul 05, 2021•26 min•Ep. 75
Do you bring a strong multicultural mindset to your classroom? This is so important because it allows us to create greater connections with the many different families and clients that we work with. My guest, Sofia Almeida, is joining us to talk all about working with bilingual students and English language learners. She is also giving tips to monolingual speech therapists! Sofia Almeida is new to this crazy speech world. She just graduated in 2019 and dove headfirst into the world of Instagram,...
Jun 28, 2021•30 min•Ep. 74
Do you understand your role in supporting children who are D/Deaf and hard of hearing? If not, we are talking all about this with my guest, Sydney Bassard, from The Listening SLP in this episode! Sydney is a pediatric speech-language pathologist with a clinical focus in working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing and literacy. She's passionate about early detection and intervention for those who are deaf and hard of hearing, and she is an advocate for assisting families to find functi...
Jun 21, 2021•25 min•Ep. 73
What does executive functioning have to do with speech-language pathology? SLPs are able to work on many skills under the executive function umbrella including task initiation, focus, time management, working memory, task completion, organization, self-regulation, and more. Although it is a newer topic in our field, we are able to work with students with executive functioning challenges to accomplish various tasks and achieve goals. Kate Melillo is joining me in this episode to break all of this...
Jun 14, 2021•38 min•Ep. 72
Do you know how SLPs fit into the dyslexia intervention process? In this episode, I am talking to Jeannette Washington about dyslexia and what an SLPs role is in treating children with dyslexia. Jeannette Washington, M.Ed. has worked as both a Speech Language Pathologist and Software Engineer. Her experience working largely with dyslexic learners has earned her recognition in The Washington Post alongside the cofounder of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. Jeannette is trained as a L...
Jun 07, 2021•34 min•Ep. 71
Do you use YouTube in speech therapy? I hope you do! YouTube videos can be so motivating for our students and there are SO many goals that we can address while using them. I was interviewed by Deborah Brooks from the SLPs Wine and Cheese podcast to talk all about this topic, and I loved our conversation so much that I asked her if I can have the recording to put on SLP Coffee Talk! That is what you will be hearing in this episode! The way I see it, students love technology and YouTube, so why no...
May 31, 2021•28 min•Ep. 70
Is there really a direct connection between difficulty with speech and learning to read? There sure is, and Angie Neal is joining me in this episode to talk about this connection. We are also getting into why we need to be aware of this as SLPs, and how to help our students with literacy. Angie Neal is the SLP Contact for the South Carolina State Department of Education, an adjunct instructor for the University of South Carolina, a Board Member for the South Carolina Branch of the International ...
May 24, 2021•40 min•Ep. 69
I can’t believe I haven’t talked about this on the podcast yet... I am talking all about using commercials in speech in today’s episode with a focus on using them to work on inferencing. Working on inferencing is definitely one of my favorite topics and goals to work on because it allows me to show my students that they can actually be successful! This is such a hard and tricky skill, so I teach it to my students with materials that are fun and interactive. That is where commercials come in! Lis...
May 17, 2021•16 min•Ep. 68
How do you manage the behavior of your speech students? Lauren LaCour Haines from Busy Bee Speech is joining me in this episode to talk all about behavior when it comes to speech and language! Lauren LaCour Haines is a graduate of Louisiana State University and has been a school-based speech-language pathologist in the Baton Rouge area for several years. She serves as an SLP and the lead special education teacher at a local primary school. Lauren is the author of the website busybeespeech.com an...
May 10, 2021•32 min•Ep. 67
Are you ready to hear about how you can use video games to help your students with their goals? Dr. Erik X. Raj is joining me in this episode to talk about using video games to keep older students excited to practice their goals and objectives, and evolve as communicators. Dr. Erik X. Raj holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a practicing speech-language pathologist who works with school-age children and adolescents with various c...
May 03, 2021•34 min•Ep. 66
Are you sick and tired of professional development that isn't relevant to you in the field being a school-based SLP or an SLP that works with school-aged children? I’ve been there, and that is why I created the Speech Retreat conference which provides amazing professional development and practical and relevant information for school-based SLPs! I decided to record an episode about the Speech Retreat to answer all of your questions, let you know a little bit more about why it was created, and why...
Apr 30, 2021•13 min
Do you have students on your caseload that struggle with their vocabulary? In this episode, I am discussing how I help my students strengthen their vocabulary. I like to do this by focusing on strategies instead of specific words because I believe that they don't need to learn specific vocabulary words. They need to learn what to do when an unknown word comes their way. I am giving you some actionable tips and advice as well as resources and materials to use so you can easily create more teachab...
Apr 26, 2021•15 min•Ep. 65
Some days or weeks are harder than others, and that is just the honest truth! Luckily, there are so many ways we can refocus and stay positive as SLPs. Marie Muratalla is joining me in this episode to talk about using improv as a way to stay positive and feel gratitude in the crazy SLP world we live in! Marie is a preschool SLP who has found a balance between work & life through the power of gratitude. It is her goal to share the gratitude goodness and empower other SLPs, educators, parents,...
Apr 19, 2021•31 min•Ep. 64
Do you incorporate the curriculum in your sessions? I get asked this all the time! In this episode, I am sharing a trick with you that I like to do that makes me feel like I am incorporating the curriculum into my sessions. This is a shorter episode, but I think you are going to get a lot of value out of hearing how I use curriculum maps to bring in some of the same concepts that our students are learning about in their classrooms. If you want to feel like the activities you are doing in your sp...
Apr 12, 2021•14 min•Ep. 63
Do you work with younger kiddos and their parents? My guest, Amanda Gerson, and I are talking about early intervention and the importance of parent involvement. Amanda (Karas) Gerson, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for working with children, families and professionals. She really breaks down how to manage sessions with younger children and how to keep parents involved in this episode. Tune in to hear common questions parents have, how to manage vir...
Apr 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 62
Do you need help with goal selection, writing and management? My guest, Maureen Wilson, and I are going over this in today’s episode and giving out some valuable tips to benefit you and your students. Maureen has been a school based SLP for 10 years. She authors the blog, The Speech Bubble SLP. Maureen has a TpT store of the same name where she creates comprehensive resources to empower and equip SLPs to provide therapy with confidence. I know you will feel more confident taking on goal setting,...
Mar 29, 2021•34 min•Ep. 61
Do you struggle with staying patient, calm and confident with the preschool population? Younger students can definitely be a challenge! I am excited to be talking about this on today’s episode with my guest, Anna Dalziel. Anna Dalziel, MSc.SLP, R,SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist who works primarily with 3-6 year olds with severe speech and language delays. Anna loves play based therapy, treating speech sound disorders, and working closely with her student’s families. She is a proud mom of t...
Mar 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 60
Do you need some advice on how to effectively provide important information to parents? Some parents have a hard time understanding or helping their children. Luckily, we are able to bridge that gap as SLPs, but it can be difficult sometimes! I am excited to be talking about this on today’s episode with my guest, Andi Putt. Andi is a pediatric SLP who specializes in autism assessment and intervention, so she has a lot of experience in helping parents navigate what their child needs. This is such...
Mar 15, 2021•34 min•Ep. 59
How would you feel if you were being tested everyday? You would feel so much pressure! That is how our students would feel if we were always testing them especially because they are testing so often in the classroom. In this episode, I am talking all about why we should not always be testing our students and why we should be teaching them instead. This is a shorter episode, but I really think it’s an important one because this concept will really benefit you and your students. Tune in to hear th...
Mar 08, 2021•15 min•Ep. 58
Do you own any SLP merchandise?! It is one of the best ways to advocate for ourselves and our field! I am excited to be talking about this on today’s episode with my guest, Brittany Jackson. Brittany is an SLP who has a very successful shop called Coffee & Communications. She creates merchandise for SLPs with a mission to advocate and educate. This is such a fun episode. I know that it will make you want to wear an SLP t-shirt loud and proud! Tune in to hear why SLPs love merchandise, learn ...
Mar 01, 2021•28 min•Ep. 57
Do you struggle with how to help your students understand difficult situations? Children-friendly books are a great way to open up dialog and start conversations. I am excited to be talking about this on today’s episode and give you some good advice! My guest, Hailey Glynn, is the perfect person to talk to about this because she recently became an author/illustrator when she wrote and illustrated the story "When Virona the Corona Came to Town." I know that this episode with Hailey will equip you...
Feb 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 56
Did you know that there are less than 450 Board Certified Behavior Analysts worldwide? I am lucky to be talking to one on today’s episode! I am excited to be joined by my guest, Rose Griffin, to talk all about helping nonverbal students start to communicate. Whether you are new to working with nonverbal students or you are interested in learning more about planning sessions for students who have trouble communicating , I know that this episode with Rose will help you become more confident. Tune ...
Feb 15, 2021•40 min•Ep. 55
It is the SLP Coffee Talk podcast's first birthday!! I can’t believe it has been a whole year already. In this episode, I am sharing with you why I started the podcast, what the listeners are saying about it and some of my favorite tips that I have shared with you over this year. I am covering three activities that are some of the best for keeping students motivated, and they can be used in-person or virtually. Giving you more ideas and inspiration is how I wanted to celebrate the first year of ...
Feb 08, 2021•16 min•Ep. 54
Are you interested in materials that don’t break the bank AND cut down on prep time? I am excited to be joined by my guest, Lauren Donohoe, to talk all about inexpensive materials and resources for speech therapy. Keeping your students engaged does not have to cost a lot of money. There are many activity ideas for students of all ages that can stem from a bargain material. Tune in to hear creative speech activity ideas with inexpensive materials, how to plan multiple lessons with one item, stora...
Feb 01, 2021•25 min•Ep. 53
Do you dread doing IEPs? Are you often putting them off because you don’t have time to do them or you don’t know how? This is the episode for you! I am glad to be joined by my guest, Stephanie DeLussey, from Mrs. D's Corner and The Intentional IEP, to talk all about improving and perfecting IEP writing skills as well as the importance of them. Whether you are a total pro already or could use some help completing these for your students, I know that you will find this episode with Stephanie helpf...
Jan 25, 2021•30 min•Ep. 52
Have you ever wondered what starting a private practice would be like, but you’re not sure where to even start? Do you dream about getting unstuck, expanding your career and taking control of your financial life? This is definitely the episode for you! I am excited to be talking all about how to take control of your personal and financial life by starting a private practice with my guest, Jena Castro-Casbon, from The Independent Clinician. Whether you are interested in starting a private practic...
Jan 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 51
Do you struggle to find success correcting lisps? Are you in need of new strategies to help retrain the brain, build awareness and break the habit for your students? This is the episode for you! I am excited to be talking all about lisp correction in this episode with the help of my guest, Karen Krogg from The Pedi Speechie. Whether you are teaching in-person or virtually, I hope you utilize these fun tips, strategies and activities the next time you are working with a student to correct their l...
Jan 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 50
Happy New Year! Can you believe that it is 2021? If we can handle 2020, we can handle anything! Whether you are still enjoying winter break or getting right back into the school year, I wanted to share three winter themed activities with you. The best part about these activities is that they can be utilized to target a variety of goals in person or virtually. Listen in to this episode to make your winter lesson planning an easier and less daunting task. You’ve got this! Full show notes available...
Jan 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 49
I hope you are all enjoying the end of your year and holiday season. Most of us are taking time to rest and reflect right now, and I wanted to do that with the podcast as well. Listen in to this super quick and sweet episode about the positive things that have happened this year at Speech Time Fun. I have truly learned a lot over the last 12 months and have grown in unexpected ways. I’m sure you have too. Thank you for being a part of my community and journey over the last year. I hope that 2021...
Dec 28, 2020•10 min•Ep. 48
Has 2020 pushed the limits for you on what you feel like you can accomplish and achieve? I know that I have found myself dealing with overwhelm quite a bit this year. As many of us are celebrating the holidays, I wanted to focus on overcoming those feelings of overwhelm in the new year. I hope this short and sweet little episode encourages you to let go of the overwhelm by focusing on your thoughts and self-talk. If we focus on thinking positively, we can all have more peace in the new year desp...
Dec 21, 2020•15 min•Ep. 47
