True Confessions with Lisa & Sarah

It's that time of year..and no we aren't talking about the holidays! It's progress report time and in this episode, Lisa and Sarah are sharing about the headaches of progress reports and a solution of how to make it less painful! Resources: Sarah & Lisa's new project: Instagram @onfirststreet www.slptoolkit.com Progress Report Comments Story Retell Rubric Sample CRT - Opposites

Wes Chernin is in the confessional!!!!!!! We had the privilege of collabing with Wes for SLP Summit and his course, Transgender Cultural Responsiveness for Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologists, was the beginning of an enlightening conversation that we couldn't wait to continue! Wes makes us want to be better humans and we hope you love this episode as much as we do! Resources: -- Wes Chernin's social media handles: https://www.instagram.com/wes.chernin/ Other Resources mentioned: The Gender Unicorn: https://transstudent.org/gender/ -- ALOK  www.alokvmenon.com  https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/ Podcast referenced Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alok-vaid-menon-the-urgent-need-for-compassion/id1571480224?i=1000530016080 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SovB8DUniC7EwCg3hRgCM -- Q Inclusion Email - hello@qinclusion.com Website - www.qinclusion.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/q.inclusion/ Gender Spectrum: https://www.genderspectrum.org/

We are thrilled to finally have our SLP bestie, Shontaye Glover, in the confessional with us to talk about all the things! This is an honest conversation about personal experience, perspective, how the title of our online conference The Equity Series triggered some negative responses, and most importantly why representation matters, and how and why you should diversify your library and practical ideas for literacy-based therapy. Resources: Shontaye's website: Having Our Say  Having Our Say on TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Having-Our-Say Shontaye's social media: https://www.instagram.com/havingoursay/ https://www.facebook.com/havingoursay Liam's First Cut  The Equity Series: https://www.bethebrightest.com/conferences/the-equity-series Diverse library resource: https://www.havingoursay.org/diverse-picture-books Wheel of Power/Privilege Jordyn Carrol Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrc_theslp/ Wes Chernin: Social: https://www.instagram.com/lavenderspeech/  website: https://www.qinclusion.com/

Chelsea Cornejo, M.S. CCC-SLP is in the confessional with us chatting with us about best practices in serving families and students. Chelsea is a bilingual SLP based in Austin, TX who is passionate about equity in education and about empowering students and their families. Much of what we discuss is related to working with bilingual students but there are so many takeaways of how these same practices can apply to everyone we work with! Just like her SLP Summit presentation, this episode is left us feeling better informed and inspired! Resources mentioned in this episode:  Chelsea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseacornejo.slp/ Chelsea's Website: https://chelseacornejo.com/ ASHA Leader article by Chelsea: A Latina SLP’s Perspective on Supporting Latinx Families ASHA Phonemic Inventories and Cultural and Linguistic Information Across Languages: https://www.asha.org/practice/multicultural/phono/ Laleo Bilingual Therapy Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/laleo.bilingual.therapy/ SLP IEP Terms: Plain Language Dictionary: https://www.slptoolkit.com/blog/What-the-heck-are-you-talking-about/ Phuong Lien Palafox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phuonglienpalafox/

Celina Wright, SLPA is in the confessional talking with us about everything from advocacy to the role of an SLPA and the theme throughout this episode is the importance of relationships! Whether you are an SLPA or an SLP who currently or may supervise one - this episode is for you!  Wings Speech and Language Center, Inc. https://www.wingsspeech.com/ Jessie Ginsburg's course and approach: https://www.jessieginsburg.com/ SLPA Resources http://slparesources.com/index.php/about/elementor-123/ SLPA Resources IG: https://www.instagram.com/slpa.resources/?hl=en California Speech-Language and Hearing Association: www.csha.org Celina's IG: https://www.instagram.com/speakingwrightfromtheheart/?hl=en Pasadena City College SLPA program: https://pasadena.edu/academics/divisions/performing-arts/slpa/index.php ASHA SLPA Certification: https://www.asha.org/certification/2020-slpa-certification-standards/

In this episode Sarah shares how triggering Facebook has become for her and she questions if it's time to delete the app! That being said she also knows the value of a community. Join the conversation as the pros/cons for social media are discussed and the solution Lisa and Sarah came up with to accessing a community in a way that feels safe!  Resources mentioned: www.slptoolkit.com Think Again by Adam Grant  Be Your Best FB group for SLP Toolkit paid subscribers

Dr. Erik Raj is in the confessional and he is truly a walking inspirational quote! If you caught Erik's SLP Summit presentation, then you know he is not only a joy to listen to but full of innovative ideas and passionate about this field. We always say all students should have the opportunity to work with him! During our conversation, Erik answers questions about using video games in therapy as well as provides an insight that gave each of us several A-ha moments that will genuinely improve how we work with students!  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Erik's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikxraj/ Erik's website: https://erikxraj.com/blog/ SLPvideogames.com Stuttering Therapy Resources Camp Shout Out

We have Rebecca Reinking from Adventures in Speech Pathology in the confessional!!! Her course on minimal pairs at our most recent SLP Summit was wildly popular and we had an opportunity to sit down and ask her all of your burning questions! This episode is packed with specifics about using minimal pairs to treat phonological patterns as well as other tools for speech treatment toolkit! Resources mentioned in this episode:  Adventures in Speech Pathology Follow Rebecca on Instagram and Facebook Minimal Pairs Handbook by Adventures in Speech Pathology The Minimal Pairs Toolkit Phonological Pattern Chart for Speech Therapy The Informed SLP Speech sound norms Little Bee Articulation Test Center Smarty Ears Articulation Assessment Toolkit Resources for Stimulability Approach Minimal Pair Word Lists: Caroline Bowen Lesson Pix Phonetic Tools

Marisha Mets from SLP Now is in the confessional and it's about dang time! In this episode, we chat about how we met, how SLP Summit came to be, and how our collaboration hasn't always been smooth sailing! There was a point when SLP Toolkit and SLP Now became less complimentary and more competitive and we candidly discuss how we worked through it and chose collaboration over competition! Resources mentioned: SLP Summit SLP Now The SLP Now Podcast SLP Toolkit

We're back! Where have we been? Well, all over the place really! We have taken the last few months to get our sh&^ together! In this episode, we share a little bit about what we have been up to and the aha moments along the way! We hope this look behind the curtain can help those of you struggling with something similar!

Our guest in the confessional is Jesse Kleinman, an SLP in Brooklyn, NY! There is nothing we love more than when someone has a problem and they create a solution! Jesse shares how she handled the transition from in-person SLP to teletherapist and the lessons she has learned along the way!  Resources mentioned in this episode: Jesse's info and social media: website: https://www.vibrantspeechtherapy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/vibrantspeechtherapy/ Teletherapy Support Group is private by invite-only, but if listeners are interested they can sign up here using this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BpatwJ1HzJ9r2avfP_TDzmCP59TNg_AlvRKGd-AhaA8/edit?usp=sharing YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdPRf2gIpG7uU6Btn4dgTQ?view_as=subscriber RedBubble Site (Clothing, Stickers, Masks, etc. with Boardmaker Symbols and phrases): https://www.redbubble.com/people/VibrantSpeech/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdown Recommended Facebook Groups to follow: Teletherapy Materials for Speech-Language Pathologists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/420947961614606 Bitmoji Craze for Educators: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2568655663438916 Speech Pathologists at Large: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2212002912 Speech and Language Virtual Rooms:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2610466689273930 AAC for the SLP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1539830846285663 Other Resources: - AAC Communication Bill of Rights Poster Free Download from Beautiful Speech Life: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/AAC-Communication-Bill-of-Rights-Poster-4148083?st=93b864dcd59fe94958c8ab70b86d2ad1 - Free Downloads and Resources from The AAC Coach: https://www.theaaccoach.com/ - Boom Learning: https://wow.boomlearning.com/ - Epic: https://www.getepic.com/ - Vooks: https://www.vooks.com/ - Tarheel Reader: https://tarheelreader.org/ YouTube Channels for AAC Resources: - Swingset Mamas: https://www.youtube.com/user/Swingsetmamas - Mister Clay: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5n1tO-ZAI81kcq07PyyYA - Special Education with Pat: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfS2ijoNe1P-EKD2Tg5JRoQ - Purposeful Parker: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2Pf4Nmt8wUHoXYuZ8smMw  - Saltillo: https://www.youtube.com/user/saltillocorp  - Rachel Madel SLP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmadelslp/?hl=en - All About Communication on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/all_about_communication_inc/

This episode is available for ASHA CEUs and part of the 2020 SLP Connect Podconference until October 7, 2020. If you want to earn ASHA CEUs, then stay on until the very end, because that is where I provide information on how to register for ASHA CEUs and other details like how to win awesome giveaway prizes! You can also read about the details here.  If you are listening after SLP Connect, then enjoy this awesome episode with our special guest, Amy Graham! We are doing a deep dive into oral mech exams - what needs to be included, when should we do it, how to do it over a computer screen, and what we do with the information we gather! True to the theme of our podcast there are a lot of confessions in this episode and Amy answers a ton of questions! This is a must-listen for all pediatric SLPs! Resources mentioned in this episode:  Amy's website: Graham Speech Therapy Amy's social media: Instagram account   |   Facebook Page  Oral-Facial Exam Free assessment checklist Case History form specific to SSD SLP Bundle on Throat Scope (includes Amy Graham's OFE, promo code AMY10 for 10% off): https://hollandhealthcareinc.com/product/speech-therapy-oral-facial-exam-combo/ SLP Toolkit 6 Steps to Assessing Childhood Apraxia of Speech' worksheet

It's our first episode of season 3 and it's a great one!!! We are thrilled to have Emily Diaz in the confessional chatting with us about everything from working with secondary students with complex communication needs to teletherapy and everything in between! This episode has something for everyone and is timely for our current situation!  Resources from this episode:  Emily’s website: https://www.emilydiazslp.com/ Social media handles: @emilydiazslp Virtual AAC Training: Teletherapy & Distance Learning Edition: https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/virtual-aac-training-teletherapy-distance-learning-edition/ How We Do It: S’MORRES and Partner Augmented Input with Dr. Jill Senner & Matthew Baud: https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/how-we-do-it-smorres-and-partner-augmented-input-with-dr-jill-senner-matthew-baud/ How We Do It: Coaching AAC Use in the Natural Environment: https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/how-we-do-it-coaching-aac-use-in-the-natural-environment/

Phuong Palafox, author of The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology, and SLP at Bilinguistics in Austin, TX, joins us in the confessional for a discussion about what school-based SLPs can do to be successful in a system designed to make them unsuccessful. Phuong is not only a brilliant SLP but a beautiful person who has made it her mission to help SLPs know their worth and advocate for themselves. This episode is loaded with inspiration, truth bombs, and solutions! It's a must listen for all school-based SLPs! Resources mentioned in this episode:  The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology Bilinguistics The Speech Therapy Blog Join the movement Intention bracelet SLP Toolkit

In this timely episode, we chat with Craig Goldslager, a financial planner who is also married to an SLP. We talk about everything from the CARES Act to the stock market and everything we need to consider to financially survive COVID-19. He highlights ways to access cash now if we need it and discusses things to consider moving forward should something like this happen again in the future. RESOURCES: Craig Goldslager, Utterly Financial - Helping SLPs plan for retirement. SLP Money Episode 5: The CARES Act & Common Investor Mistakes to Avoid Estimate the size of your stimulus check Apply for unemployment Federal student loans suspended through 9/30/2020.  If you have private lenders, talk to them about forbearance or deferral strategies (for every type of payments: mortgage, auto insurance, homeowner’s insurance, credit cards, car payments, etc…) Payroll Protection Program:  This is through your bank Overview Sample Application Economic Disaster Loan:  This is through SBA.gov Online Application More Information about Disaster Loans (including the forgiven $10,000 advance if approved for the loan)