Episodes

Welcome to the 200th episode of the SLP Happy Hour Podcast! This episode focuses on life and career lessons Sarah's learned during these 200 episodes. Listen on for: Trusting yourself 10% more How to remind yourself you are making an impact, even in a difficult system Focusing your energy to where it'll grow (the 80/20 rule and how it applies to speech therapy) ...and more Show Notes: https://www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/200

In this interview with AAC Specialist Brianna Hughes, you'll learn: How to create systems around AAC for student success A coaching framework for introducing AAC to communication partners What to do when struggling with student engagement Resources Mentioned: AAC Courses and Resources: https://www.briannahughesslp.com/ Tell Me Curriculum: https://www.attainmentcompany.com/tell-me-program AAC In the Cloud: https://www.aacconference.com/ Show Notes: https://www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/19...

This two part episode explores: Using the SPIKES model as a useful tool to format conversations around the Autism evaluation and eligibility process within the educational setting Systems-wide changes SLPs need to support families through this process As it stands now, the Autism evaluation process in the preschool and school-age population is overwhelming for parents to navigate. What doesn't help? As SLPs, graduate school didn't prepare many of us for these conversations, and many of us don...

In this interview with Dr Jennifer Hanners Gutierrez, there's an exploration of the SPIKES protocol, which comes from the medical word and gives touch points for sharing difficult news with the students/clients and families we work with. Jennifer's substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/jenniferhannersgutierrez Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/197 Review the show: http://bit.ly/2kM2JPQ SLP Happy Hour on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-ho...

In this interview with SLP Sarah Bishop, topics covered include: What it's like to work on a military base Tips for working with advocates The range of advocates available, and varying motivations that may impact their work How to care for yourself after a difficult meeting How to remember that you are making a difference For full show notes and transcript visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/196 Review the podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c SLP Happy Hour Teachers Pay Teachers Store: h...

In this episode, Sarah shares perspectives on managing difficult feedback as an SLP, including from bosses, parents, teachers and the families we work with. Points of discussion include: shrinking the ego, zooming out, taking a neutral third-party perspective, and more. For show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/195 Please consider supporting the SLP Happy Hour store on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour

In this episode, SLP Kristen Powell discusses the challenges of her former AAC private practice, and how she found satisfaction returning to the school system. Kristen on IG Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/194

This episode covers three tips for imposter syndrome and burnout including: My job is not the most important thing in life Over work and over preparation doesn’t lead to better results Make good mistakes Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/194

This episode includes 5 IEP Tips including: Dealing with interruptions Giving the team clarity on how the meeting will be run and time paramaters How to facilitate parent input Staying on time and on agenda What to do with conflict Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/193

In this episode with High School SLP Leah Brakebill, a full-time High School SLP, you'll learn: Solutions for common challenges with high school therapy (i.e. teachers not sending students, students skipping, students using phones/airpods during speech) Language Intervention sessions at the High School Level - what does she do? Running student-directed Autism groups for adolescents More about Leah's relaxed and intuitive therapy style Leah's perspective on being a busy public school SLP - a...

In this solo episode, Sarah discusses work lessons she's learned the hard way so that you don't have to, including: You decide the pace of your work and how much you have to give Be cautious of workplace friendships Acknowledge there will always be too much work to do Accept (and change) the bad, but also acknowledge the good ...and more show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/191

In this episode with Dr Klaire Brumbaugh, we discuss: Prioritization at work Determining your work "buckets" and how that helps you say no Making boundaries clear Finding joy Dr B on Instagram Show notes: www.slphappyhour/show-notes/190

In this solo episode, Sarah talks about (mostly) closing her private practice and 11 indicators that showed her it was time for a change. Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/189

In this interview with Dr Amy Peterson, she shares a language intervention for comprehension called Sketch and Speak, designed for grades 3+. This episode covers: Who is the intervention for? What kind of readings were used? What are the aids for comprehension? How did students summarize the passage? How can we implement this intervention? For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/188

In this episode, Sarah covers basic Q and A about the complexity approach, including: Who is it for? What is the theory behind it? How do you implement it? ...And more! For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/187

In this episode, the discussion centers on: Taking a “whole” child approach to your SLP sessions Choosing complex targets (for speech and language) Incorporating movement in session for more gains Choosing effective goals/targets For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/186

Today we have a special guest, owner of a Canadian private practice (Ontario-area), Becky McArthur of We Communicate. In this episode, topics discussed include: How Becky opened up her niche (private pay) private practice Systems within We Communicate Creating a private practice that serves your needs Preparing families for intervention by compassionately having difficult conversations Resources for SLPS who'd like to learn more about literacy For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour....

In this episode with guest Sara Serota, topics discussed include: Robust assessments for stuttering within the school system Determining educational impact Counseling students Coaching communication partners ...and more For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/184

In this episode with Kelly Harvill from Speaking of Images, discussion topics include: Kelly's job as an early childhood evaluator comparing yourself with other SLPs trusting yourself to practice "your way," even if the way you practice is different from others knowing that if others practice differently, that isn't necessarily better Kelly's experience being in the profession for 30 years, and her thoughts on creating a rewarding, long-term career as an SLP Show notes: www.slphappyhour.co...

In this episode, SLP Deborah Brooks shares how to create verbal play-based routines to support speech sound development for preschoolers. Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/182

In this episode, Deborah Brooks shares tips for creating play-based language sessions for preschoolers that hold short attention spans and are effective ways to grow language skills. Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/181

In this episode with SLP Rachel Braga, we'll answer questions like: How can we discuss telepractice with parents who are skeptical of the model? As remote SLPs, how can we develop relationship with onsite teams? For parents who are resistant to trying the first session - what are ways to reduce pressure at talk about "trying" a session? The pay differences from working a public job to telepractice And more! show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/180 Review the podcast Sarah's Teacher...

In this episode, former SLP Happy Hour cohost Sarie Wu returns to share some updates about her job, and at timestamp 6:45 Sarie and Sarah discuss travel. Sarie has traveled in 21 countries and discusses some recommended international destinations to travel. Sarah shares some places to travel within the US that she loves to visit. And more! Review the podcast Sarah's Teachers Pay Teachers Store Newsletter

In this cohosted episode with Nikki Hunjan (Teach Speech 365), we discuss: Do SLPs lean too heavily on the presonal practice/experience corner of the EBP triangle? How did we prepare for the praxis? What are the parts of being an SLP graduate school didn't prepare us for? ...and more Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/178 Review the podcast Sarah's Teachers Pay Teachers Store Newsletter