Another school year is sneaking up on us. While this blog is not exclusively for school-based clinicians, it has always been inspired by my current caseload which is K-5 at this time. I will be sharing a few tools for SLPs in this series of blog posts, click here to access the others as they […]
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The District vs. Contract Company Debate
Each year I see several posts regarding the differences and pros/cons of being a district or contract company employee. I have been on both sides of this question on a few occasions and have experienced those pros/cons in person. In this post I’ll share my experience as well as some other information I’ve been told […]
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Editable SLP Organizer How-To
It’s already time to get organized for next school year. This post is designed to help those who have purchased the Editable SLP Organizer to get the most out of their purchase! This product is updated yearly and can either be used as a PDF or as an Editable PowerPoint file. It includes: *2 design […]
A Look at Hanen’s Make Play R.O.C.K.™ Booklets
It is Autism Acceptance month! Before becoming an SLP, I had very little knowledge or awareness of Autism. I am hopeful that the acceptance of autism continues to increase and that we continue to celebrate what makes each of us the unique humans that we are. To start off the month, I would like to […]
Why We Will Not “Be Quiet” in the Hallway: a love letter to our shusher
Today we were shushed. It happened in the hallway while I was walking with a group of students from their classrooms to my office. It did not surprise me because it isn’t the first time we’ve been “shushed” in my career, and I highly doubt it will be the last… because, I’m here to tell you, […]
Easy Student Motivators for Therapy!
Motivating students is a very important skill for SLPs and therapists. When students are motivated, they work hard and enjoy their time in therapy. Progress occurs more quickly and is long-lasting. Let’s be honest, boring isn’t beneficial (for most students) and finding an easy and engaging way to motivate students helps! As a young SLP […]
10 Terrific Time-Saving Tips & Tricks for Busy SLPs
“Time is money”… “Lost time is never found again”… “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst”… We, as SLPs, are an extremely busy bunch. Between providing therapy services, writing reports, consulting with staff, calling parents, administering assessments, and trying to still have a full life outside of work, we don’t have […]
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What it Means to SLPs.
Peruse any Speech-Language Pathologist professional group or social media account and you will likely see an SLP expressing frustration about one of many issues currently plaguing the profession. (yes, I said “plaguing”!) It’s difficult to know if these issues have always been present but have only recently been given a voice by social media platforms or if […]
Walking & Talking: Don’t Miss Therapy Opportunities During Transition Time
I’m an SLP and I enjoy long walks… down the hallway? Most SLPs have a packed schedule. Trying to organize therapy minutes for 60+ students across multiple grade levels and goals into about 30-35 hours per week is extremely difficult. I’m not sure about you, but I end up with sessions back-to-back nearly all day. […]