SLP Happy Hour

In this solo episode, Sarah answers some private practice questions (and gets very honest about finding a niche and her experience of impostor syndrome before starting a clinic) including how to know when it’s time to start and what a typical day looks like. Time Stamps 1:30 How did you know it was time to start your own private practice? 4:25 How did you decide on a niche? Do you market yourself differently to keep the caseload you like? 6:08 What does a typical day look like for you? FYI since this episode was recorded Sarah now does all her own clinic administration and insurance billing as her clinic administrator has moved on to become an SLP-Assistant locally8:25 Experiencing self doubt and fear before starting a clinic 9:22 Why “Do The Option That Scares You The Most” is terrible advice 13:08 The difference between fear and intuition 14:30 How to connect with intuition when making a big decision 15:10 Questions to ask your intuition 17:59 Rumination 20:27 Recap A quick note: this is our last episode as we take a summer break from podcasting - we’ll see you with new episodes in September. Thank you to Annie Filla (Instagram: aac.with.annie) for submitting today’s questions. Links Sponsored By Parent Handout Bundle: https://bit.ly/3lSkmvFConnect With Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Submit a Question for the Podcast: www.slphappyhour.com (scroll down to find the submission form) For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/129

In this solo episode, you’ll learn some easy session ideas and activities for fluency session, plus tips for exiting a job gracefully as an SLP. Time Stamps 1:31 What kind of support in stuttering would be beneficial to you? 2:07 AAC - How do you get parents to use devices at home? 5:12 How has the neurodiversity movement changed how you practice? 11:37 3 Easy Lesson Ideas for School Age Fluency Sessions 18:09 Exiting a Job Gracefully 26:17 Wrap Up Thank you for today's questions from Dana Wierzbicki (Infinite Horizon Speech). LinksFluency Parent Handouts - Preschool https://bit.ly/3t3O6te, School Age https://bit.ly/3wTo1hLAsk Us A Question: www.slphappyhour.com (scroll down for the form)For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/128Connect with Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterTeachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

In this Episode, you’ll learn Sarie and Sarah’s summer bucket lists, goals & routines they are developing, and their upcoming life changes. Then, the conversation changes to the speech room as the cohosts discuss Childhood Apraxia of speech, including: goal ideas, assessment measures, where to start and therapy techniques. Time Stamps 0:00-11:40 Intro & Summer Bucket Lists 11:45 How do you know if a child has Apraxia? What assessment measures do you use? 13:57 Once you know a child has CAS, where do you start with speech therapy? 17:05 What are some therapy techniques you use with your students? 18:56 CAS Goal Examples 20:24 What do you do with CAS once kids are fairly intelligible at the word level? 22:10 Outro For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/127LinksSLP Happy Hour on TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourMore from SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this solo episode, Sarah shares how she’s implementing a systems-first approach to AAC at her clinic. This episode includes a discussion of how to get communication systems (for free), how to decide on a system, and ways to monitor if it’s working. Step 1 Identify who needs to be a part of this AAC programStep 2 Research SystemsStep 3 Monitor Progress & Determine Next Steps Parent Handouts for AAC: https://bit.ly/3vWm8ScSarah Cruz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcruzslp/Contact: www.slphappyhour.com/contact

In this episode, Sarah and Sarie discussed different masking rules in Sarie’s setting (schools) versus Sarah’s Setting (clinic) and the confusion and conflict that has invited for families they see. This conversation isn’t about the hosts’ personal beliefs on masking, but rather the confusing messages regarding mask wearing and that the rules should be consistent between schools and clinics. The cohosts also discuss four problems with AAC education (and how to fix them), and discuss gestalt language learning and AAC. Sarah and Sarie also share their favorite recent reads, with both nonfiction and fiction book recommendations. Key Topics0:00 Intro1:31 Inconsistent Masking Guidelines in Oregon 10:25 4 Problems with AAC Education (and how to fix them) 22:25 AAC & Gestalt Language Learners 30:35 Wrap Up For Full Show Notes, Visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/125TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourHear from Us: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

Key Topics 0:00 Intro 2:20 Recommendations & What’s Up, What’s Down 5:50 Ideas for /R/ generalization10:30 EdPuzzle for Speech Therapy Ideas 14:55 Wrap Up For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/124Vocalic R Reading Packet: https://bit.ly/3Fj2RxhNewsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this solo episode, Sarah discusses her experience learning about AAC, including the challenges of information overload, the focus on AAC education on theory instead of practice, and what’s on the other side.of AAC Overwhelm. By the end of this episode, you’ll have and idea of how to navigate learning about a new area of clinical interest (with a less overwhelming process). Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/123LinksAAC Parent Handouts: https://bit.ly/3Op8kH6Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

Key Topics0 Intro & Topics for Today 2:00 Lesson Gone Wrong 4:02 It’s easy to lash out, it’s hard to communicate19:03 Smartphone Use & Happiness (aware - focused use for a purpose, unaware - mindless use, use while the phone doesn’t have your full attention)22:11 Wrap UpIn this cohosted episode, Sarah and Sarie discuss:A lesson gone wrongTips to stop, think and process (rather than lash out) when things are difficultTips for dealing with people who lash out at us 3 Steps for Navigating through Conflict (identify your response, discharge the emotion, clarify your solution) For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/122SLP Happy Hour Parent Handout Packet - https://bit.ly/37fpJB4For more from SLP Happy Hour - www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

Key Topics0:00 Intro2:06 Articulation Tips & Research (a new way to take data, /r/ app) 6:03 Lesson Ideas (5 free online quizzes) 9:32 Self Care Challenge13:35 Pandemic Babies18:39 Wrap Up & Summary For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/121Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterVocalic R Reading Packet: https://bit.ly/3r4wi04

In this Solo episode, Sarah talks about SLP Side Hustles/Side Gigs and answers questions like: How long does it take to make money once you get a side gig? What are some side gigs SLPs do? How much money did you make on TPT? How do I know if I might be ready to start a business on the side? Key Ideas0:00 Why should I start a side business? 02:19 How can an SLP choose what to do for a side hustle? 02:57 What tools/knowledge do you need to start selling on TPT? 03:47 Why did I choose TPT? 05:11 5 Indicators You May be Ready for a Side Gig 06:55 TPT Income Report 09:50 Why haven’t my sales grown lately? 11:08 Business Lessons I’ve learned 14:00 Tips for TPT Sellers 15:15 Encouragement for SLPs with Side Gigs Links Connect with us: www.slphappyhour/newsletterSLP TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourRate the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

TW: Brief mentions of death, suicide, and lossKey Topics0:00 Topic & Intro 1:24 Ambiguous Loss 12:09 What can I do for someone experiencing grief? 14:07 About Rumination In this episode, the cohosts share more about ambiguous loss, and how to tell if you are experiencing it. They also cover 5 ways to help loved ones who are grieving, and what “ruminating” looks like and some self-care questions to ask yourself when you are stuck in a negative thought loop.For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/119SLP Happy Hour on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourConnect: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review us: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

In this episode, the cohosts define pandemic rage as well as 10 implications for SLPs. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro & Sponsored By2:05 What’s new with us? 4:40 Pandemic Rage - are people meaner right now? 20:45 Self Care Challenge - 5 Acts of Kindness 21:57 Easy Lesson - Movement Ideas 23:53 RecapDo you want us to speak at your workplace? www.slphappyhour.com/speakingEarly Speech Sounds Boom Deck Bundlehttps://bit.ly/3pk1lo1For Full Show Notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/118

In this episode, Sarah shares her travel experience to Florida (during the Omicron surge, unfortunately) and what she learned about AAC at the 2022 ATIA conference. The first part of this episode is a chatty account of the travel experience, so if you just want the tips, skip ahead to 18:34. Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/117Time Stamps0:00 Introduction 2:57 Why AAC? Why now? (Sarah’s work transition) 7:11 Pandemic Travel18:34 What I Learned at ATIA32:39 Wrap Up Key TakeawaysDon’t assume the child isn’t attending to modelingTeach, don’t just modelOftentimes, parent training IS the interventionUse least to most prompting hierarchy for AAC Find ways to offer more communication opportunities throughout the day Use Canva to design open ended activities (presentation mode) Ask fewer questions and offer more statements (instruct, don’t question) Choose what vocabulary to target based on observation & a spontaneous language sample - what are they doing now to communicate?Reduce expectations and increase engagement RAPP Reading Strategy - read the text and use an AAC model, ask a question and provide an aided AAC model and wait 5 seconds, answer the question and proved an aided AAC model and wait 5 seconds, provide a brief verbal prompt like “your turn” or “show me” Parent Handouts Bundle https://bit.ly/3I3XmmTNewsletter www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this interview episode, Sarah Gregory shares all about school age AAC - including how to write goals, how to get team buy in and what makes for successful intervention sessions. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/117Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 5:00 Impostor Syndrome and AAC 6:42 Lightning Round12:57 School Age AAC - Where do you start? 15:39 Getting buy in from the team (parents, families, teachers) 19:41 Common classroom challenges for AAC 31:00 How does my student get a device? 34:59 Writing Goals for AAC 49:22 Examples of interventions with younger learners52:07 Examples of interventions with older learners  54:22 Recap & Wrapping up with a story 58:07 Where to connect with Sarah Gregory SLP Boom Decks on Early Developing Sounds https://bit.ly/3rRjUl8

In this interview episode, SLP Rachel Madel shares tips for school-age AAC users. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction and Lighting Round 10:47 How did you get interested in AAC?15:07 Case Study (2nd Grader Conner) 28:11 How do we do a high tech AAC assessment? Where do we start? What resources can we access to do this AAC eval? 32:32 How do you judge success in an AAC trial? How do we know if what we are trialing is working? What are we looking for? 41:58 Defining “robust AAC,” and giving examples of systems that are robust43:18 Resources to use during an AAC evaluation 47:15 What are some motivating activities you use in your session? 50:50 Ideas for students who line up and stack toys by color - how can an SLP engage in that activity when that’s what is motivating? 56:00 Ask communication partners - if a child had consistent access to a way to communicate - what would they say? 01:07:00 7 Takeaways for AAC use, wrap upFor full show notes and resources, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/115Check out our early developing sounds boom deck bundle on TPT: https://bit.ly/3rRjUl8