Episodes

Do you have a private practice? Are you considering opening one? Canceled appointments can be frustrating as they reduce your income - especially when they are late notice. So, let's make a plan to address this common issue. In this episode, Sarah walks you through specific situations in which cancels occur and what to do about them in private practice, including: Families who cancel for a lot of the summer Families who often cancel for illness Families who don't give 24 hour notice If you...

In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, we discuss: Our favorite books for prek, early elementary and later elementary Our favorite books for interests (space, dinosaurs, trains) For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/154

In this episode, Sarah shares 5 Common Mistakes SLPs make in sessions for Childhood Apraxia of Speech and what to do instead. Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/153 Apraxia Treatment Bundle (link)

In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, you’ll learn: About her position specializing in AAC in the schools The pros and cons of her job What has (and hasn’t helped) as she’s approached burnout Megan also asks Sarah about self care, her favorite population to work with, and where she’d live if she could choose. This episode ends with a self care challenge that includes saying no and editing your to-do list. Resources Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/152 Revie...

In this episode Sara Serota, a school SLP in California shares: How she started specializing in the schools (deaf/HOH population) Resources to specialize in this area Working as a team member for positive outcomes in the school setting Tips to reduce service or exit students who are ready to do so Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/151 Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

In this conversation with Carly Bereznay, an SLP and BCBA, you'll learn 5 tips for what to look for an an ABA clinic. Regardless of our own opinions on ABA as SLPs, many of our students go to ABA clinics. In this episode you'll learn 5 things to look for in an ABA clinic so that you can support families in looking for high quality service and not falling into the trap of "big box ABA clinics." Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/150

In this episode, new SLP Private Practice Owner Kenzie Thomas (Homegrown Speech) asks Sarah questions about starting a private practice. In this episode, you'll learn: How to set your rate How to decide if you'll accept insurance, and if so which plans to become in network with How to have a systematized process to accept referrals ...and more Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/149

In this episode, Sarah shares 5 tips for incorporating songs into your sessions for Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs). Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro & Information on Gestalt Language Processors 8:00 Research on Music & Speech Therapy 10:30 5 Tips For Music & Gestalt Language Processors 24:15 Review & Further Thoughts Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/148 Gestalt and Songs: https://www.slphappyhour.com/shop/autism-and-songs-gestalt-language-stages-1-3

In this episode you’ll learn 5 things not to say to someone experiencing grief, loss or trauma - and what to say instead. Cohosted by Rachel Archambault (@ptsd.slp) For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour/show-notes/147 Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

In this cohosted episode with Rachel Archambault (@ptsd.slp), the cohosts discuss their current struggles with work-life fit, how they manage time, and Rachel shares a burnout story. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/146 Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

Do you ever notice that other professions tend to dismiss students after they've met short term goals? Yet as SLPs, we can have the same students for years? Have you heard about the effectiveness of short-term more intensive therapy, and are you curious about implementing it? Are your students with high support needs always in school or therapy - and you'd love to see them have breaks from therapy? Then you are in the right place! In this episode Sarah is jointed by Christine Popp and Kristen M...

Are you an SLP getting started with a Gestalt Language Processor (GLP)? Would you like more information about how to get started? In this episode Jessica (@GemmaJuneSLP) chats with Sarah about GLP levels 1-3, including intervention session examples and gestalt examples. Sarah and Jessica also discuss what their sessions were like before they switched to child-led therapy sessions and what they've learned from making the switch. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/144 Meaningful S...

Are you an SLP considering private practice or in private practice? Are you considering the pros and cons of billing insurance versus being private pay? Are you wondering about going into student's homes versus having a physical location? In this episode, Sarah and Jessica (@GemmaJuneSLP) walk you through their very different practices and the pros and cons of each, as well as lessons learned along the way. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/143

Are you an SLP getting started with gestalt language? Are you working with students who are NLA Stage 1 or in other initial stages of language development? In this episode, Sarah walks you through three steps for getting started with a NLA Stage 1 student she worked with - including where to start, what information to gather, and what gestalts she decided to model. Gestalt Language Processor = GLP(s) Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/142

In this episode, Sarah interviews Sarah Cruz, an SLP in Northern California who shares about her experience implementing a high-teach AAC program in ECSE classrooms in California. Key Points Start with a specific offer of help to show AAC in Action Show first then tell - show AAC by teaching a lesson with students and in classrooms/settings the students are in so staff can see AAC implementation is possible in their classroom Interpret questions as curiosity (not as push back) and be someone...

In this episode, Sarah shares six changes she's making to her own private practice to spend less time and bandwidth at work and more time and presence at home. Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/140 TPT: https://bit.ly/3ZdbC5H Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c Subscribe: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

In this co-hosted episode with Nikki, Sarah and Nikki Hunjan discuss how they run AAC sessions differently, burnout in parents and families they work with, and some easy lesson ideas for older students. Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/139 For more on Nikki: IG TPT For more on Sarah: IG TPT

In this episode, Sarah shares a story of a winter town event that shifted her perspective on isolation, community, and being part of a whole. For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/139 To review the podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c TPT: https://bit.ly/3ZdbC5H

As of this recording, a new year is upon us and while the whole world seems to be screaming that we can do more, better, and faster I want to remind you to invite in some self kindness. It’s OK to feel excited about the new year, or sad about the new year - or anything in between. Reflection and intentions or goals shouldn’t be a way to shame ourselves into doing more, but rather a chance for a check-in filled with self kindness and grace. And if you are listening to this episode and it’s later ...

In this episode, Sarah answers a listener question about working through fear when considering leaving a job or leaving the profession. Sarah outlines a 3-step process to figure out if you want to leave, develop an exit plan, and work through fear throughout the process. Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/136 Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c My Apraxia Workbook: https://bit.ly/3EAn0z9 Submit a Question for the Podcast: www.s...

In this episode, Sarah gets coached by Rachel Madel, SLP on a case where she'd like to move beyond requesting with a student who uses AAC. Key Takeaways Involve the whole team, but within your treatment session time It's takes a team to work with students, and you aren't the only member of that team If a student has something they love, consider working on increasing independence with that requesting with different people and in different environments A visual schedule can be an asset (not ...

In this panel discussion with host Sarah and guests Emily Cohen and Nikki Hunjan, you'll learn: How impostor syndrome starts Ways to go easier on yourself and your clients Nikki shares her experience of being a BIPOC SLP and how impostor syndrome feels for her Ways to work through impostor syndrome when it starts For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/159 To review the show: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

In this cohosted episode with Nikki (@teachspeech365) about Autistic Burnout & Professional Ennui. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 1:53 What's Up & What's Down 5:20 Autistic Burnout 15:10 Have you considered leaving the profession? 23:35 Outro For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/134 My Apraxia Workbook: https://bit.ly/3EAn0z9 Review the Podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c A note on audio quality: My audio quality is quiet and not great on this episode - apologies for that....

This episode discusses why boundaries are so difficult in the SLP world (and what to do about it), ways workplaces benefit from our overwork, and a discussion of defensiveness and the 3 levels of boundaries. Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/133 Teachers Pay Teachers Apraxia Unit: https://bit.ly/3SV3Qd7 Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter Review the Show: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c