SLP Happy Hour

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: www.meaningfulspeech.com* A note about sound quality, Sarah's podcast mic didn't hook up correctly to the recording software here, so her sound quality isn't as good as other episodes. To get easy lesson ideas and more from SLP Happy Hour: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterThe SLP Happy Hour Trauma Course is Live! www.slphappyhour.com/trauma

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 skills in sensory needs and processing to learn more about our students Mentioned on this episode: Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast, Jessi Ginsburg InstagramThis episode is sponsored by the /R/ Nonfiction Reading Unit: https://bit.ly/3eRA2waIf you’d like self care tips and easy lessons go to: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter For full show notes & transcript, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/98

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/3ho3wDFFor lesson ideas and happiness tips: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter For full show notes & transcript: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/97

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 Stamps0-8:30: Personal Updates8:30-12:35 : Apraxia Assessment Tips 12:35-16:20 : Review, Apraxia ResourceSponsored By: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle https://bit.ly/3tUFq6QGet Self Care Tips & Lesson Ideas: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview the Podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VDFor full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/96

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 the week. Time Stamps:0-17:33 Sarah’s adoption updates 17:33-23:20 SLP Predictions for the future23:20-25:55 Three good things 25:55-end A recap of the episode and resourcesThis episode is sponsored by our Childhood Apraxia of Speech Bundle: https://bit.ly/2RQdZgvWant self care and speech therapy tips? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/95

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 trauma. For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/94Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterLearning Verbs Packet: https://bit.ly/3wEgYIK

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.com/show-notes/93This episode is sponsored by our Childhood Apraxia of Speech Vowel Bundle: https://bit.ly/3rBE2ExTo review the podcast in Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

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/3lKmEflReview the Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2PuZc8cFor full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/92

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 by parent coaching and what to do about it. For full show notes and transcript, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/91For behind the scenes information and the freebies that go with episodes: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterReview us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3piL2VDThis episode is sponsored by our no-prep homework packet for students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech: https://bit.ly/38hjIBg

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 lipsDistorted “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. If you are ready for sentences and readings, check out this Bloodsuckers Unit which is full of sentences and nonfiction readings on some “icky and fun” (so say my students) animals and insects. This packet includes vocabulary and comprehension questions so it’s ideal for groups. You can find it at: https://bit.ly/2OObzgLSign up for updates & easy lessons: www.slphappyhour.comReview the podcast: http://bit.ly/2kM2JPQFor full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/90

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/89Sponsor 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) that span fall, winter, and spring seasons. There are fun activities like feeding a snowman, mailing Valentines, and planting pumpkins in a garden, and more. These decks have bonus word shapes activity (CV, CVC, CVCV) and an open-ended activity. Get the bundle: https://bit.ly/3jYi1xqSign up for the newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review the podcast: https://apple.co/3piL2VD

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notesThis 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 listeningThis 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://bit.ly/3tBsMKp

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-6343345r readings bloodsuckers bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-Articulation-Readings-R-Articulation-Sentences-BLOODSUCKERS-6423675Tips discussed in this episode: By completing a thorough speech sample, we learn more about how and when (and if!) a student is using the /r/ soundCompleting a /r/ probe before we work on production will also make /r/ articulation speech therapy sessions be a lot less frustrating and more productiveUse consistent terms with your students when describing the /r/ sound (“lip sound” “tongue sound” and a “strong /r/” are some of my favorites)Get your students lips out of the way by asking them to smile or by using some of the tips abovePractice discrimination and see if your student can discriminate your productions as well as their own productions, either as old way /r/ sounds or strong /r/ soundsWorking on the /r/ sound is one of the trickiest sounds to work on in speech therapy. Remember to give it time. If it’s taking time, chances are - you are doing it right, it’s just going to take longer than you think it will. Please sign up for lesson ideas and occasional updates from us at: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/86Are 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 assessments right away?How do I deal with no shows or canceled appointments? Should I charge for them? What should I do while I’m still in my “day job” to prepare to open my clinic? ….and more Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterWould you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8cThis episode was sponsored by SLP Happy Hour’s landforms /R/ reading unit, which you can find at: https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/landformsTime Stamps2:40 Martha describes her private practice 4:00 Lightning Round 8:20 Martha asks - Why did you start a private practice? 8:48 What challenges did you face in your private practice that you didn’t see coming? 11:38 What do you recommend for marketing and what do you not recommend doing? 17:46 How did you get your first client? 24:30 I’ve heard horror stories about billing insurance - what was your experience? (FYI I talked about filling out the application and being in network, I failed to mention it usually takes 3-4 months for insurance to process that paperwork packet to become in network.) 27:00 What is a prior authorization and how do you go through that process with clients? 30:10 How do you handle no shows and cancellations? 36:10 Do you do evaluations? And when did you purchase assessment materials? 41:26 How do you know when you need to hire administrative help? 43:50 How to find Martha Speech Online marthaspeech.com or Martha Speech on IG or TPT44:57 Martha shares a self care challenge - use no shows and cancels to your advantage

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/85Time Stamps 1:30 Introducing Robyn3:00 Lightning Round8:45 Robyn introduces herself12:30 Where are you on your to-do list?13:40 Our society rewards us for selfless overwork14:40 When you aren't whole, we lose you16:30 Robyn shares her rock bottom moment20:20 Setting goals with the intention of how you want to feel22:50 Goal example - how to leave work on time32:00 Goal example - how to check email less 39:00 How to approach goal setting and progress this year 46:00 We only have one life, and it is only so long, so let's spend it feeling as good as we can 48:00 The power of asking how you feel In this interview with Sarah, Robyn shares: Her work history (including working with plenty of SLPs and children with Autism as a Behavioral Specialist) and why she decided to make some career changesHow self compassion for the days we don’t achieve our goals can help us keep going A framework for making small changes the lead to big resultsHow processing how you feel during a change and aligning with your values as you change can help you make big shiftsWhere to start when you have lots of goals and ideas for goals for yourselfExamples of small changes to make to check your email less and leave work on time What to do when you don’t meet your expectations for a day - what’s the best way to move forward? To connect to Robyn, visit: www.realfoodwholelife.com Want occasional updates from us and the freebies that go with selected episodes? www.slphappyhour.com/newsletterWould you consider reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts? https://apple.co/2PuZc8c