Are you an SLP working with students with echolalia? If you are like many of us, your previous training on echolalia was vague and confusing. In this episode, you'll get clarity on: - Play based sessions focusing on student interest - What "whole language learning" is and how to work to develop novel language with your learners who are scripting - What a session might look like for preschool and school age children Listen in to get clarity on echolalia treatment for SLPs. For more on Alexandria:...
Jun 13, 2021•38 min
Are you learning from Autistic Advocates? Are you questioning your sessions and wondering if you are supporting your Autistic Learners? This episode covers: - Following Autistic Advocates to gain information about how to shift our practice - Leaning into the “I don’t know” energy - and using it as a tool to realize we are still learning - Following a student’s lead - Becoming more flexible as SLPs to serve students - Being present rather than working for tally marks on a sheet - Building our ski...
May 20, 2021•40 min
How are your friendships during the pandemic? Are you feeling more lonely than usual? We are too, and in this episode you’ll learn 4 tips for navigating friendships during Pandemic Times. This episode is sponsored by Vocalic R Floods Nonfiction Text Unit. https://bit.ly/3ho3wDF For lesson ideas and happiness tips: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter For full show notes & transcript: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/97...
May 13, 2021•37 min
In this episode, the cohosts share some job and life updates (job changes, moving) plus 4 (plus 1 bonus) tips for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Assessment. Time Stamps 0-8:30: Personal Updates 8:30-12:35 : Apraxia Assessment Tips 12:35-16:20 : Review, Apraxia Resource Sponsored By: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle https://bit.ly/3tUFq6Q Get Self Care Tips & Lesson Ideas: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VD For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/sho...
May 07, 2021•16 min
In this episode, Sarah shares an adoption update as she waits for borders to open with China, and has been waiting for more than a year to go to China to bring her child home as borders between the US and China are closed due to Coronavirus related travel restrictions. Sarah and Sarie also share a total of six predictions of how increased virtual therapy during the Coronavirus pandemic has changed the face of speech therapy forever. The cohosts also share three good things getting them through t...
Apr 22, 2021•30 min
Experiencing a worldwide pandemic - and huge changes in how we do our jobs during the last year and a half has been a collective traumatic experience. Although each person is experiencing these changes differently, many of us have experienced traumas both related to the pandemic and unrelated to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. In this episode, we discuss posttraumatic growth after traumatic events, define it, and cover the four areas in which people tend to grow during periods of learning after t...
Apr 15, 2021•30 min
Are you an SLP who wants to know more about Burnout? In many cases SLPs in burnout aren’t aware they are in burnout while they are in it - until they’ve recovered and can look back. In this episode, you’ll learn Sarah’s personal story of getting burnout (again!) this year, plus six workplace factors that lead to burnout, which will help you if you are considering a job switch or trying to figure out if you might be in burnout this year. For full show notes and transcript visit: www.slphappyhour....
Apr 01, 2021•16 min
In a time where being an SLP can feel heavy, here’s a lighter and practical episode to help you move forward with a bit more ease in your sessions. These are therapy ideas and strategies for working with families that we’ve learned from other SLPs and our own experience that have helped us in our SLP lives. Sponsored by: Nonfiction Vocalic R Bundle https://bit.ly/3lKmEfl Review the Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/92...
Mar 25, 2021•28 min
Are you an SLP working to build your skills in parent coaching? In this episode, Bryony from www.saltbythesea.com comes onto the podcast to share six helpful questions you can use in your parent coaching sessions. As we are still firmly rooted in Pandemic Times, many SLPs who may have been able to get on the floor and play with learners are now switching to a parent coaching model. This episode shares tips for transitioning to this more smoothly, plus why some SLPs (like Sarah!) feel intimidated...
Mar 11, 2021•35 min
In this solo episode, Sarah shares the 4 biggest mistakes students make when trying to produce the /r/ sound, and how to cue those misarticulations into “strong r” productions. Discussed in this episode: What to do when students: Clenching their jaw Rounding their lips Distorted “throat sound” that sounds like gargling Hybrid of any of the above or doing the “same sound” Remember - it can take a long time to establish the /r/ sound and that doesn’t mean you are doing something wrong as an SLP. I...
Feb 25, 2021•19 min
In this episode you’ll hear about an easy snowball related lesson, a few book recommendations, and how labeling your 3 default feelings can help you recognize your most common emotions and what to do about it. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/89 Sponsor Yearlong Boom Bundle of earlier developing speech sounds /p, b, m, d, n, h, t, k, g, w, ng, f, y/ - these are a collection of seasonal decks. This includes 9 motivating decks (including those with shorter attention spans...
Feb 18, 2021•23 min
For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes This episode discusses: - Autism eligibility meetings in the time of Coronavirus - Ambiguous Loss for parents - Tips for preschool hearing screenings - 5 Tips to support each other through active listening This Episode is Sponsored by our SLP Happy Hour Teacher’s Pay Teacher’s Store This is sponsored by the Early Sounds Boom Cards Decks in our TPT store targeting: /p, b, m, d, n, h, t, k, g, w, ng, f, y/. Boom Card Yearly Bundle: https:...
Feb 11, 2021•36 min
This episode was brought to you by: Here are a few units I recommend for students who are already at the sentence level or above (these include vocabulary and comprehension questions and are perfect for groups): /r/ readings with a landforms theme targeting science standards bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-in-Readings-Bundle-Nonfiction-Reading-Passages-6343345 r readings bloodsuckers bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-Articulation-Readings-R-Articulation-...
Jan 28, 2021•21 min
For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/86 Are you considering opening a private practice? Is opening your own clinic something you’ve thought about - or are you more serious about starting a practice this year? In this episode, guest host Martha Speech interviews Sarah, and the following questions (and more!) are answered? How do you get started with marketing? How did you get your first clients? Should I start with accepting insurance or private pay only? Should you buy asse...
Jan 21, 2021•49 min
In this episode, Robyn Conley Downs shares her framework for making small changes add up to big results. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/85 Time Stamps 1:30 Introducing Robyn 3:00 Lightning Round 8:45 Robyn introduces herself 12:30 Where are you on your to-do list? 13:40 Our society rewards us for selfless overwork 14:40 When you aren't whole, we lose you 16:30 Robyn shares her rock bottom moment 20:20 Setting goals with the intention of how you want to feel 22:50 Goal...
Jan 14, 2021•51 min
Are you winding down from this year and still figuring out what you’ve learned and how to approach the next year? In this episode, the cohosts share lessons they’ve learned this year and hopes for the year ahead, in hopes that it can help process your year. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/84 To submit a question for the podcast: www.slphappyhour.com/contact The episode is sponsored by our resources for teaching vowel sounds for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speec...
Dec 17, 2020•44 min
In this episode - for full show notes visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/83 - Book Spotlight: An American Marriage - Tips for prioritizing your home life - Easy lessons: unusual animals and a Harry Potter Escape Room Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8c...
Dec 10, 2020•32 min
Are you unhappy in your job this year? Feeling a bit more stressed than usual? Considering making a change in the future? In this episode, the cohosts share 5 factors to consider first, which will get you more clarity and more motion - whatever you decide to do next. Also in this episode, Sarie shares about GoGo Speech and their green screen activities. Sarah asks - is your check engine light on? For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/82 Would you consider reviewing the podc...
Nov 25, 2020•29 min
Have you thought about leaving your job this year? According to our informal poll, 70% of you don’t know if you’ll be finishing out your work contract this year or have had moments where you’ve considered quitting. With rising demands on SLPs and increased rules and regulations and less support around Coronavirus, many SLPs have reported feeling unhappy with their current work situation. But is it time to leave? How do you know when it’s time to leave? How can a job change be a part of your self...
Nov 19, 2020•40 min
In this episode, the cohosts share easy lessons for your speech room, therapy tips and what they are doing to get self care back to the basics. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/80 Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8c...
Nov 12, 2020•26 min
In this episode, the cohosts share lots of session ideas for sessions you can use right now, plus six lessons in self compassion that can help you, right now. For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/79 Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Would you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? Review the podcast here: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c Thank you!...
Oct 29, 2020•36 min
In this solo episode Sarah shares her experience with schools stress trying to make Coronavirus therapy - and the backlog of evaluations - work. This episode explores some research-backed techniques for reducing stress, resources, and three self care challenges to start feeling better. We may not be able to do all the work - but we can work with our emotions to feel a bit better during this time. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/78 Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.te...
Oct 22, 2020•22 min
This episode explores the SLP session expectations the hosts had about telepractice versus their reality of actually running telepractice sessions during the Coronavirus Pandemic. For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/77 This episode was sponsored by the SLP Happy Hour Teacher’s Pay Teachers store, specifically the R Taco Truck Boom Cards Deck. This resource allows students to have fun building tacos and visiting a taco truck and practicing /R/ in words, phrases and sentence...
Oct 16, 2020•23 min
In this episode, the cohosts discuss what they are doing for work this school year. Both cohosts share some life updates and how Coronavirus has impacted their work worlds. They also discuss evacuating their homes in September 2020. Recommended Book by a Black Author: The Beauty of Braking: a Memoir by Michele Harper & The Lesson, by Cadwell Turnbull (science fiction) Lesson Gone Wrong Sarah shares a lesson overtaken by a messy snack. Self Care Challenge Sarie suggests a way to reach out to ...
Oct 01, 2020•27 min
Are you an SLP doing standardized assessments via telepractice for the first time? This episode is for you. In this interview episode, Stacy Crouse discusses the dos and don’ts of assessment via telepractice. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/75 Please consider donating to this farmworker and immigrant relief fund to support fire relief efforts for this community. Thank you! Link: http://uneteoregon.org/donate/...
Sep 24, 2020•36 min
This episode explores a variety of books on antiracism & white privilege for SLPs. For full show notes (including book titles) visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/74
Sep 17, 2020•16 min
This BONUS episode is an interview with Theresa from Lady in the Box, where we dig in and discuss what it’s like to do telepractice in the schools. In this episode Theresa and Sarah offer a primer and tips for SLPs providing service via telepractice (by choice or not). Topics include: six teletherapy tips, and what to do the first month of school. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/73
Aug 20, 2020•26 min
Is fear stopping you from accomplishing your goals?In this podcast episode we discuss things we've done this year that we were afraid of, how we moved beyond fear to meet a few goals this year, and what we WANT to do right now, but need to work through the fear first. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/72
Jun 18, 2020•36 min
Do you struggle with Impostor Syndrome? Do you want more effective strategies for when Impostor Syndrome creeps up? In this episode, we interview Kathryn Samples for 5 practical tips for using self talk to work through impostor syndrome. Kate is a doctoral candidate studying mindfulness and compassion fatigue, and she is an SLP. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/71
Jun 12, 2020•29 min
Are you considering a job change in the next year or two? Or are you just curious about how being a school employee is different from working a school contract as a telepractice SLP? In this episode, we walk you through a day in the life of a school SLP and a telepractice SLP, including the similarities and differences between the two. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/70
Jun 05, 2020•41 min
