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Speechie Side Up

Summary: You’re listening to the Speechie Side Up podcast hosted by author, AAC specialist, and matcha tea lover, Venita Litvack! Every week, you get to hear what other SLPs are doing in the field and how they found their passion. This podcast was created to help YOU stop re-inventing the wheel and start loving your job again!

Podcasts:

 170: An SLPs Journey into Starting a Private Practice | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:27:50

In this episode, I am joined by Lacey Quinby, an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, an Air Force spouse and a mother of three. Lacey has numerous years of experience in toddler through preschool language development and extensive continuing education on infant and childhood feeding obstacles and challenges. She recently started her own private practice in Georgia, the Magnolia Pediatric Therapy, where she provides services related to early language development, pediatric feeding disorders, and parent coaching. Lacey firmly believes that if you love what you do, you will make a positive difference in the lives of those you serve. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 169: The One About BCBA Collaboration and ND Affirming Practices | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:42:26

In this episode, I am joined by Carly Bereznay, she is one of the 7 SLP-BCBAs in Maryland as she achieved her masters in Communication Disorders from UVA in 2014 and her masters in ABA in 2019. Carly prides herself on bringing the fun to in-home sessions for her small business in Speech and helping ensure clients are “happy relaxed and engaged” in her ABA direct care, both under Spectrum LLC. Additionally, Carly strives to be on the cutting edge of listening to autistic voices, understanding trauma assumed practices, and generally practicing at the top of her license in both fields, as challenging as it sometimes may be. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 168: The One About Providing A Holistic Approach to Pediatric Feeding | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:32:13

In this episode, I am joined by Jaime Perez, she is the founder of Thriving Joy Pediatric Therapy, LLC in Tampa, FL offering mobile therapy services in homes and daycares. She is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist, passionate feeding specialist, and mother of two crazy boys. She is also a Certified Neonatal Therapist, Certified Neonatal Massage Therapist, Certified Lactation Counselor in training, and has been treating medically complex infants and children in hospitals and NICUs for over 10 years. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 167: The One About the SLPs Role in Dyslexia Intervention | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:31:33

In this episode, I am joined by Katie Lambert and Jessica Moreno.  Jessica recently completed her CFY and is now a fully licensed speech language pathologist. She attended Sacramento State University and NYU. As a mom of two dyslexic children, this is what fuels her passion for language and literacy and supporting the underserved population. Katie Lambert has been an ASHA board certified and California licensed SLP for 15 years. She has a particular expertise with language-based literacy intervention and working with students of all ages with dyslexia. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 166: The One About Speech Production for CAS with Breanna Waldrup | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:25

In this episode, I am joined by Breanna Waldrup, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and the owner of Apraxia Dallas, PLLC. Breanna’s primary area of expertise is motor speech disorders, especially childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), which she has specialized in for more than 11 years. Breanna graduated from the Apraxia Kids Training Institute (CAS Boot Camp) and is recognized as having Advanced Training and Expertise in CAS. Since 2017, Breanna has coordinated the North Texas Walk for Apraxia, benefiting Apraxia Kids. She has presented continuing education courses across the country since 2016 and developed much of the Child Apraxia Treatment website. Breanna believes strongly that every child has the right to communicate and strives to help each child with whom she works to find their voice. Registration for Apraxia Connect is still open and super affordable, but only until Friday, June 23rd for general admission! Don’t miss this opportunity to become more confident in diagnosing and treating clients with CAS. Click on this link to learn more!

 165: The One About CAS & Mental Health with Jordan Christian LeVan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:35:40

In this episode, you'll get to learn about the cause of apraxia, the long-term prognosis, how CAS can affect mental health, and more! Registration for Apraxia Connect is now open and super affordable, but only until next Friday, June 23rd for general admission! Don’t miss this opportunity to become more confident in diagnosing and treating clients with CAS. Click on this link to learn more!

 164: The #1 Thing SLPs Should Know about CAS | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:45

Check out this audio from a interview I did with Natalie Yoder (she/her) on Instagram Live. Natalie was diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) when she was 2.5 years old. Now she has her bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders and is in graduate school to become an SLP! I asked her to share one thing she wishes that SLPs knew about childhood apraxia of speech. You can discover what it is in this episode. Get exclusive CAS video trainings delivered to your inbox by signing up here.

 163: Crash Course on Childhood Apraxia of Speech | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:27

Check out this audio mashup for a sneak peak into the Apraxia Connect courses coming soon! These short clips cover a range of topics from assessment to treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Get exclusive CAS video trainings delivered to your inbox by signing up here.

 162: Screen Time Recommendations from an SLP with Clay Hadden | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:50:51

In this episode, I am joined by Clay Hadden, a.k.a. Mister Clay. He is a Speech Language Pathologist for 15 years. Mister Clay provides educational videos for children and families who benefit from the use of augmentative and alternative communication. Topics range from core words of the day, to modeling activities. There are even videos that feature slime and songs. More than anything, Mister Clay wants to make content for children who use AAC devices, for their peers, and for their families. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 161: The One About Neurodivergent SLPs with Alexandria Green | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:06

In this episode, I am joined by Alexandria Green, MS, CCC-SLP. Alexandria is the executive Director and CEO of Green Family Therapies, a pediatric speech-language, feeding, and neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy private practice in Southern California. With 17 years of experience working with children, and 11 years in the field of communication disorders, her company specializes in family-centered and play-based early childhood speech and language development. She started her private practice endeavor seven years ago after she found it nearly impossible to maintain work-life-harmony as an undiagnosed ADHDer. Now she has found purpose and passion in supporting other speech and language pathologists, particularly those who are neurodivergent like her, in starting and growing in their entrepreneurial journeys. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 SLP CreativeCon: The New Way to Start a Speech Therapy Private Practice with Jena Castro-Casbon [Podcourse] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:12

This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and the most important things to do when starting a business. In this episode, I am joined by Jena Castro-Casbon, MS CCC-SLP. Jena has helped 20,000+ speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists start a private practice in order to have more freedom, flexibility and financial independence. Jena is the founder of The Independent Clinician, author of The Path to Private Practice and creator of The Start and Grow Your Private Practice Programs. She wants private practice to be as popular for SLPs and OTs as it is for Psychologists. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.7 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link: https://tasseltogether.com/courses/slp-creativecon/ Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 SLP CreativeCon: Developing a Brand Identity that Resonates with Your Clients with Kristin Bowers [Podcourse] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:04

This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and the most important things to do when starting a business. In this episode, I am joined by Kristin Bowers, a Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Therapy Marketing Kit. After watching too many fellow SLPs become disheartened by the process of creating marketing, Kristin realized there was a better way. With a unique combination of graphic design expertise and experience as an SLP, she now helps private practices and other businesses with their own marketing. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.7 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link:⁠ https://tasseltogether.com/courses/slp-creativecon/⁠ Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 SLP CreativeCon: Let's ROLE with It: From Therapist to Coach with Jacqueline Jebian Garcia [Podcourse] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:07

This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and the most important things to do when starting a business. In this episode, I am joined by Jacqueline Jebian Garcia, a Neurodivergent SLP and the creator of Create Yourself Co. Jacqui is working as a full-time Social Emotional Coach for a research project at the University of Miami. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.7 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link:⁠ https://tasseltogether.com/courses/slp-creativecon/⁠ Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 SLP CreativeCon: Money Talks: How to Build a Profitable Business with Craig Goldslager [Podcourse] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:35

This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt all about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and the most important things to do when starting a business. In this episode I am joined by Craig M. Goldslager, CExP™️ who is the owner of Utterly Financial. Craig graduated from the University of Miami Herbert Business School and received a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. He is married to speech pathology. Literally. As the husband of a practicing SLP, he knows the business landscape of Speech Pathology is constantly changing and so too are the financial implications of being an SLP. Utterly Financial was created to help Speech Language Pathologists and Private Practice Owners plan for an exceptional retirement. As a Certified Exit Planner, he strategizes with private practice owners to plan an ideal exit from their business on their terms. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.7 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link:⁠ https://tasseltogether.com/courses/slp-creativecon/⁠ Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

 SLP CreativeCon: Time Management for the SLP Entrepreneurs & Creators with Alexandria Wynter Russell [Podcourse] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:37

This podcourse is part of the SLP CreativeCon. SLP CreativeCon is an online business conference event for entrepreneurs and creators in the field of Speech-Language Pathology where attendees learnt about social media marketing, branding, private practice, financial planning, time management, and the most important things to do when starting a business.  In this episode, I am joined by Alexandria Wynter Russell, M.S., CCC-SLP. Alexandria is a Medical Speech Pathologist, Private Practice Owner, and Business Mentor. She has 10 years of experience as a medical speech pathologist specializing in the adult and senior population with chronic conditions and is helping patients to improve their cognitive, communication, language, and swallowing skills. Her holistic approach to therapy incorporates nutrition, advocacy, health literacy, community, and mental health into patients' plan of care. She has worked for some of the top healthcare systems in Philadelphia including Penn Medicine at Home & Hospice Services, Mercy Home Health, Bayada, and the ACTs Retirement Life Communities.  Over the last decade, she's specialized in treating the adult & senior population across multiple settings including: the home & community, subacute, memory units, psych units, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. If you want to earn 0.1 ASHA CEUs for this episode or up to 0.7 ASHA CEUs for all of the episodes, plus the perks like handouts, video playbacks discount codes, then grab the chance to register using this link:⁠ https://tasseltogether.com/courses/slp-creativecon/⁠ Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

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