SLP Happy Hour

For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/114In this solo episode, Sarah shares dos and don’ts for AAC intervention with emerging communicators. Apraxia Bundle: https://bit.ly/3o1RbZpKey Points: Do extend interactions Do practice joint problem solvingDo practice playful obstructionDon’t model words you choose before a session starts (instead, follow the child’s lead) Don’t hide/mask too many of the words (make sure there are plenty of words to choose from - in most cases)Don’t just model requesting - do work on comments and negation (and more pragmatic functions)Connect with SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this interview episode, Sarah talks to Tanna Neufeld SLP & AAC Coach about an early communicator case study. Key Topics00:00:00 Intro 00:02:36 Interview Begins00:06:18 Case Study - Luke 00:22:57 Joint Problem Solving Examples00:30:37 Core versus Fringe00:33:41 Varying the routines when a child has one preferred routine/toy00:37:28 Goals for Emerging Communicators00:49:28 Students who aren’t attending to AAC models Reflection Questions: How can you let go of control and follow the child’s lead during your sessions? How can you incorporate shared problem solving and communication temptation strategies such as playful obstruction into your sessions? What can you do to entice a student to attend to you more?Where would you like your client to go next? What are some goals that you can write for your client that will allow you to track their communication progress without locking you and them into specific communication words or systems? This episode explores: - What to do if students seem not to attend to your models- Ways to vary play- How to model AAC & where to start - Exploration of a case study to get started For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyour.com/show-notes/113More from SLP Happy HourDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

This episode is an interview with Tanna Neufeld, SLP, University of Washington Professor, and AAC Consultant. This episode focuses on intervention sessions for emerging communicators. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/112Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourTime Stamps0:00 Intro1:45 Interview with Tanna begins: background, interest in AAC5:00 Impostor Syndrome & AAC8:40 Lightning Round/Get to Know You11:09 Emerging Communicators - What does the term “explorers” mean? 15:18 Child-Led Play & Examples of Explorers19:23 Do gestalt language processors or kids with some spoken language need AAC?26:45 Who needs AAC? 30:00 What are the barriers to starting AAC earlier and using it more often?33:19 High tech or low tech?39:12 Core, Fringe & Personal Core Words (definitions and examples)45:00 Communication Dictionary or Signal Inventory51:20 How do we know what words to target and how many to target at a time?01:01:00 Tanna’s Nonprofit & Courses, wrap up

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/111Key Topics0:00 Introduction2:01 What to Expect on the Podcast in 20223:51 Work and Job Updates for the Cohosts (including celebrations and challenges) 17:03 End of Year Reflections (5 Important Reflection Questions - and our Answers) 23:01 RecapEnd-of-Year Questions: What is something that disappointed you and something that surprised you in 2021? What is something that has changed for you in the past year?What goals do you have that you are going to put on hold or let go of that are no longer serving you? How is your heart?What is a way that you are people pleasing and what are you going to do about it? Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

For Full Show Notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/110In this solo episode, Sarah shares 5 benefits to setting boundaries, plus some scripts for SLPs looking to set more boundaries at work. Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

In this episode, the cohosts discuss their week of radical honesty, and the lessons learned in their radical honesty experiment. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/109Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterFor no prep or low prep resources to make your SLP life easier: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

In this episode, the cohosts share:- Their changing opinion on anger as an emotion - 5 things you may not know about anger- 6 steps to processing difficult emotions (like anger) - A self care challenge to acknowledge your anger (with steps of how to do so)For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/108Teachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourTrauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaReview the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/107In this episode, Sarah shares an essay about cutting a peony to the ground and it’s abundance and growth as it grew back from her brutal pruning job. This is a story about the best case scenario happening, rather than the worst - and the abundance of the peony in her garden. Sometimes we can be disappointed - and sometimes we can be surprised with a gift and savoring the moment. To review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cTrauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterTeachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/106In this episode, the cohosts answer pandemic related questions including:What are your stress triggers right now?Are you more patient or impatient during the pandemic?What are some small ways you’ve adjusted to the pandemic (like more frequent self care) and some bigger ways (changing jobs, career) that you’ve made to adjust to the pandemic? The cohosts also share a self care challenge to seek out deep rest and mention the book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. The show closes with some cozy fall themed book and show recommendations. Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterTeachers Pay Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourSLP Happy Hour Student Stress and Trauma Course www.slphappyhour.com/trauma

Is our mental health getting worse in the pandemic? The cohosts discuss mental health in 2021 including privilege and mental health, plus thoughts on navigating difficult conversations at a time when we may be struggling at the same time as our loved ones and friends. For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/105Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterSLP Happy Hour Teachers Pay Teachers Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

The SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaSLP TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourIn this solo episode, Sarah shares - A Plum Tree, A True Story - about a plum tree on her property and what it has taught her about community and connection.For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/104

In this episode, the cohosts answer your questions about pandemic trauma, including: How do you deal with the trauma of losing people you love to Covid and still supporting and helping your students/clients/patients and trying to remain open to them when they are actively NOT taking precautions to protect themselves and others?How do we live and deal with pandemic trauma when the pandemic has no end in sight?What can we practically do to heal from the ongoing pandemic trauma? What can you do about it?For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/103SLP Happy Hour Student Stress & Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaTeachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour

SLP Happy Hour Trauma Guide: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaguideSLP Happy Hour Student Stress & Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaTeachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-HourApraxia Unit: https://bit.ly/3o1RbZpParent Handouts: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFLDo you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterIn this Episode, the cohosts discuss: Summer Bucket Lists - some wins and some fails The pandemic slump both cohosts had after Delta and the feelings around this (from overwhelm to numbness) The difference between burnout and pandemic trauma For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/102

Resources This episode is sponsored by the SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course, open for a limited time: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaAlso, check out this big packet of parent handouts: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFLTime Stamps 0-11:00 Fluency Goal Writing11:01-11:56 Trauma Course Info11:57-19:52 SLP Wisdom19:53-27:40 Self Care Challenge & Wrap Up For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/101

This episode covers:- SLP job change guilt- Pros and cons of working in the schools versus in private practice- Our summer bucket lists...and moreSponsored by: SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course: www.slphappyhour.com/traumaParent Handout Bundle: https://bit.ly/3wIJdFL