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All About Kids PodcastCarrie Clark: The Truth About Speech Therapy During the PandemicSpeech-language pathologist Carrie Clark breaks down how the pandemic exposed major cracks in the speech therapy system. She explains why teletherapy became a necessity overnight, where it falls short, and why parent support and mental health must come before rigid therapy goals. Clark also highlights overwhelming SLP caseloads, lack of funding, and the urgent need for early intervention and better access—especially for underserved and rural families. Guest bio: Carrie Clark is a certified speech-language pathologist and the founder of SpeechAndLanguageKids.com and SLPSolution.com. She helps parents and SLPs navigate communication disorders through practical, res...
2025-09-0431 min
Speech and Language Kids PodcastSpecial Announcement! Special Announcement: Speechie Summer Camp Is Here! This Summer, Get Organized and Have Fun!In this special announcement episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie Clark shares exciting news about what’s happening this summer inside The Hub. If you’re a school-based SLP, SLPA, or SaLT looking to get your systems in place before the school year chaos returns, this one’s for you!
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2025-06-0313 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastGet Kids Language-Ready for Kindergarten!Get Kids Language-Ready for KindergartenGetting ready for kindergarten doesn’t have to be overwhelming! In this episode, Carrie dives into what it really means to be ‘language-ready’ for the big K and how you can help little ones build those crucial communication skills over the summer—without pressure and with lots of fun.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or SLP, you’ll walk away with practical tips you can start using right away to boost your child’s expressive, receptive, and social language abilities. We also share a fantastic summer resource you won’t want to...
2025-06-0227 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastAnnouncing: Summer Camps and Teams ProgramAnnouncing: Summer Camps and Teams ProgramIn this short and exciting update episode, Carrie Clark announces two brand new virtual summer camp experiences inside the Speech and Language Kids Hub—one for parents & caregivers, and one for SLPs and related professionals! Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming SLK Teams Program, designed to support speech teams with tools, training, and marketing benefits.
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2025-05-2614 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastHow to Do Speech Therapy at HomeHow to Do Speech Therapy at HomeDo you want to help your child improve their communication skills at home but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you’re on a waiting list for services or just want to boost your child’s progress between sessions, this episode is for you.
Carrie Clark, SLP and founder of Speech and Language Kids, breaks down exactly how to do speech therapy at home without feeling overwhelmed. She walks you through how to figure out what to work on, how to break it down into bite-sized steps...
2025-05-1923 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastTeaching Children to Follow Directions
Teaching Children to Follow DirectionsDoes your child (or student) struggle to follow directions? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie Clark, SLP and founder of SpeechAndLanguageKids.com, walks you through how to teach children to follow directions—step-by-step. Whether you’re working with toddlers just starting to understand basic commands or older kids struggling with multi-step instructions, this episode has got you covered.
You’ll learn practical strategies for teaching one-step, two-step, and even complex multi-step directions, plus how to support kids using pl...
2025-05-1224 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastBuilding Therapy Plans for Children with AACBuilding Therapy Plans for Children with AACDo you work with children who use communication devices or systems to express themselves? Whether it’s a high-tech talker, sign language, or picture boards, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) comes in many forms—and it’s essential that we know how to support kids in using it effectively. In this episode, Carrie shares how to build therapy plans for children who use AAC, including practical strategies and step-by-step guidance based on the AAC Pathway inside the Speech and Language Kids Hub.
You’ll also hear answers to live...
2025-05-0534 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastCycles Approach for Language – Treating Multiple Areas of Language Simultaneously
Cycles Approach for Language: Treating Multiple Areas of Language SimultaneouslyWhen a child is struggling in more than one area of language, how do you decide what to work on first? In this episode, Carrie Clark, SLP and creator of the Speech and Language Kids Hub, shares her approach to tackling this common challenge—using a cycles approach for language therapy. Inspired by the classic cycles method for phonology, this flexible strategy helps SLPs target multiple areas of language without having to pick just one.
Whether you’re working with...
2025-04-2822 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastAhmad’s Story – Childhood Apraxia of Speech and the Motor Speech PathwayAhmad’s Story: Childhood Apraxia of Speech and the Motor Speech PathwayIn this episode, Carrie shares the story of a sweet 5-year-old boy named Ahmad (name changed for privacy) and his journey with childhood apraxia of speech. From using AAC to working through early speech sounds, Carrie walks through the specific framework and strategies that helped Ahmad go from frustration to finding his voice.
If you’re working with a child who struggles to speak but clearly has a lot to say, this one’s for you.
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2025-04-2125 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSpeech/Language Therapy 101: Back to Basics for SLPs and CaregiversSpeech/Language Therapy 101: Back to Basics for SLPs and CaregiversAre you looking for the simplest, most effective way to teach communication skills to children and teens?
Well, search no farther!
I’m speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and in today’s episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, we’re diving into exactly how to make the most of virtual speech sessions so we can work on closing these gaps, one child at a time.
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2025-03-2429 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastA Therapy Pathway for Frontal and Lateral Speech Errors (aka “Lisps”)A Therapy Pathway for Frontal and Lateral Speech Errors (aka “Lisps”)Today we’re talking about “lisps”.
But many professionals are moving away from using the term lisp because it often carries a negative or stigmatizing connotation, especially outside of clinical contexts.
Instead, we’re focusing on describing speech patterns more precisely using phonetic terms. For example:
Frontal lisp is often described as interdental or dentalized productions of /s/ and /z/.
Lateral lisp is often referred to as lateralized productions of /s/, /z/, and sometimes other sibilants like /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.
I’m speech-languag...
2025-03-1027 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastFrom Chaos to Clarity: Why One-Off Activities Are Failing Your Therapy SessionsFrom Chaos to Clarity: Why One-Off Activities Are Failing Your Therapy SessionsYou spend all evening scouring the internet for the perfect activity for little Timmy.
You print.
You cut.
You laminate.
You velcro.
He’s gonna love it.
And then…
…it lasts all of two seconds and then he’s bored.
I’m speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and in today’s episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, we’ll be answering the question of “are one-off activities really working...
2025-02-2421 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastWhen Should Children be Able to Say Certain Sounds? (And How Can We Help?)When Should Children be able to Say Certain Sounds? (And How Can We Help?One of the top questions I get is about whether or not a child should be saying certain speech sounds.
Let me tell you, there is a WIDE range of normal when it comes to speech sound acquisition.
But in general, we know that certain sounds (like /b/ and /m/) come in early…
…and other sounds (like /r/ and /l/) come in later.
And knowing those milestones can help us decide which children need spee...
2025-02-1026 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastFrom Echolalia and Scripting to Original Speech: Top Strategies for Gestalt Language ProcessorsFrom Echolalia and Scripting to Original Speech: Top Strategies for Gestalt Language Processors“My child isn’t talking yet but he can sing songs or repeat lines/scripts from movies.”
Or…
“My child simply repeats what everyone else says.”
These are the kinds of things I hear from parents of children who are learning language….
….differently.
See, it turns out there are two main ways that children learn language.
Some children learn language one word at a time.
Other children, learn language in chunks by repeat...
2025-01-2727 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastAAC Apps and How to Use Them (in 2025)AAC Apps and How to Use ThemAugmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) allows a child who can’t speak to let us know what they want or need.
It reduces frustration and increases communication.
And with smart devices being so readily available, AAC apps make it even easier to access these tools!
I’m speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and on today’s episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I’ll be telling you about a few of my favorite AAC apps and showing you how to use them to support a child...
2025-01-2025 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastThe Future of Speech and Language Kids (and our Profession)The Future of Speech and Language Kids (and our Profession)There is a lot of uncertainty in the world of education right now.
And even before talks of reducing funding for education, speech-language professionals were overworked and under-supported.
But amidst this stress and uncertainty, I bring you a message of hope.
Because this is also a time of unparalleled technological advancements.
New technologies have the potential to save us, if we’re willing to try something new.
I’m Carrie Clark and on today’s episode of The Sp...
2025-01-1320 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSpeech Therapy Ideas for Functional Communication: Communicating Wants and NeedsSpeech Therapy Ideas for Functional Communication: Communicating Wants and NeedsHow do you help a child who can’t speak to tell you what they need?
What about a little one who has meltdowns and tantrums but can’t tell you why?
How can we teach a child some basic, functional communication skills that will help them connect with the world around them and communicate their wants and needs?
I’m Carrie Clark and on today’s episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I’m going to give you some simpl...
2025-01-0626 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastThe Cycles Therapy Approach for Children who are Very Hard to UnderstandThe Cycles Therapy Approach for Children who are Very Hard to UnderstandIf you haven’t tried the Cycles Approach to phonology therapy yet, you’re missing out!
This is an amazing therapy method that is especially designed for children who are highly unintelligible and who have multiple phonological processes, or sound errors.
The idea is that you take all of the speech skills they need to work on, and you cycle through targeting each one for a week or two before moving onto the next.
The result is that these chil...
2024-12-3027 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastUsing AI to Generate Custom Materials for Speech/Language TherapyUsing AI to Generate Custom Materials for Speech/Language TherapyImagine being able to snap your fingers and instantly create a 3rd grade reading passage that’s all about Minecraft and is packed full of /r/ words.
Do you have anyone on your caseload that could use that?
What about a word list of 6th grade science vocab that all use prefixes?
Or a custom social story specific to the exact behavior that your client is struggling with?
Well…it may not come at the snap of a finger, but...
2024-12-2330 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSensory and Movement Ideas for Better Participation and BehaviorSensory and Movement Ideas for Better Participation and BehaviorLittle Alex comes into your therapy space like a Tasmanian Devil!
He hasn’t stopped moving since he stepped foot in the door and he’s touched everything in reach.
In fact, half of your stuff is already on the floor.
What’s a therapist to do?
Never fear, my friends! I’m speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and in this episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I’m going to show you how to use incorporate sensory and movement i...
2024-12-1630 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastNo-Prep Ideas for Language TherapyNo-Prep Ideas for Language TherapyIt’s No-Prep December and that means that I’m challenging you NOT to prep any therapy activities for the whole month.
But how do we do that for language therapy?
How do we do it for younger children?
Or teenagers?
Or elementary-aged students?
Is it possible to go no-prep for language therapy??
Well, I’m speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark and in this episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, I’m going to answer all of these questions with thr...
2024-12-0925 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastNo-Prep Group Speech/Language Therapy IdeasNo-Prep Group Speech/Language Therapy IdeasWhen you’re a speech-language pathologist with a caseload of 70 or more kids, group therapy is a necessary evil.
Sometimes it feels like group speech/language therapy only happens because we don’t have enough time to see each child individually.
But there are actually a lot of really great benefits to group therapy!
Kids are much more likely to work on these hard skills when they see other kids working on them, too.
And hearing it in others’ speech can improve their awaren...
2024-12-0226 minThe Good Life in Early LifeS2E5: Smart Start- Balancing Screens & Growing Brains w. Dr. Carrie ClarkDr. Carrie Clark joins us in this listener requested episode about screen time. Dr. Clark and host Emily Manning discuss screen time and the impact it has on brain development, emotional regulation, and relationship skills. Dr. Clark also shares strategies for guiding children through the realities of a screen-filled world.
References & Resources
Common Sense Media- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
American Academy of Pediatrics- https://www.aap.org/
Dr. Carrie Clark- https://naecr.unl.edu/people/bios/clarke-carrie.php
Up First NPR podcast about impacts of TikTok- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Tl2QDjorO02B7nMYNwIln?si=o1WgWEabQ5SzmC9zmhQILw
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2024-11-1200 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastThe Way of the Unstressed Speechie: Speech Therapy without TearsThe Way of the Unstressed Speechie: Speech Therapy without TearsIf you’re a speech-language pathologist, SLPA, SALT or some other alphabet soup doing speech therapy with kids…
And you’re stressed out…
And overwhelmed…
You are not alone!
There are so many kids right now that need support and not enough of us to go around.
So what’s an SLP to do?
Well don’t worry, I’m Carrie Clark and in this episode of the speech and language kids...
2024-11-0631 min
Morning Coffee and MimosasElevate Your Work-Life Harmony with Carrie Clark!Are you ready to transform your approach to work and life? Join us for an inspiring session with leadership and career strategy coach Carrie Clark of Say Yes 2 You! In this episode, Carrie shares her insights on Work-Life Harmony and the power of Saying Yes to You.In this episode, you will unlock the potential for a more harmonious and empowered you.Discover the secrets to a fulfilling career and a balanced life as Carrie guides us through strategies to get clear on what is truly important to say no to everything that doesn’t al...
2024-08-2548 min
No Longer Silent: Patient Access StoriesGetting Loud With Dr. Le Ondra Clark HarveyIn this vulnerable episode, Dr. Le Ondra Clark Harvey shares her deeply personal journey with breast cancer, from the initial shock and sadness to finding strength and purpose in spreading awareness. She recounts how she used humor and social media to cope, wearing funny t-shirts post-surgery to spark conversations. Dr. Clark Harvey also delves into the emotional challenges, including her struggles with her scars and feelings of guilt for not undergoing chemotherapy or radiation like her mother and aunt. Through raw photography and public sharing, she found healing and aimed to break the stigma around breast cancer, especially within...
2024-07-1614 min
The Zac Clark ShowExpert Explains What Trauma Is And How To Face It | Dr. Carrie WilkensIn this episode, we explore groundbreaking approaches to substance use disorder, mental health and trauma with Dr. Carrie Wilkens, founder of Center for Motivation and Change (CMC), award-winning author, and a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. Dr. Wilkens champions a compassionate, evidence-based methodology that challenges traditional treatment paradigms. She emphasizes individual needs, advocating for non-confrontational approaches at the intersection of science and kindness.
Dr. Wilkens delves into the profound influence of trauma on personal narratives and shares strategies to confront and conquer its effects...
2024-04-3057 min
Forging A Life with Coach Christine ClarkLove Your Life with Carrie CopleyYou will absolutely love this interview with Carrie Copley (like cop). We organically traverse depth and breadth of what it takes to build a business. Entrepreneurship takes work and requires tenacious spirit. Yet living your values, honoring your purpose, and having giddy joy are payoffs well worth the effort. You will enjoy this nugget ladened casual conversation.Carrie Copley is a speaker, life coach, and author of Finding Joy: Living an A+ Life in a C- World Carrie is an engaging speaker, trainer, life leadership coach, and author who inspires people to step into their greatness. Carrie believes her life...
2023-03-2955 min
Hosting With HeartCarrie Donaldson on the pivotal role that nurturing community plays in any successful hosting practiceCarrie Donaldson has come full circle in her life more than a handful of times. Having spent a couple of decades in the tourism, events and marketing sector, in Tasmania, Victoria and internationally, she has a masterful grasp on the various factors that need to come together to make a destination 'sing' to prospective travellers. She also knows how vital it is to involve and consult local communities in the process. Flash forward to 5 or so years ago, when Carrie, her husband Luis and their teenage son found themselves with a small portfolio of properties...
2022-11-0159 min
Unshakable BeingPropelled by Your Own Story | Carrie SeversonWhat if being the vessel for your own story could propel you to where you want to go? Join publisher Carrie Severson and I as we explore how getting your story into the world can move you into a new place in your life. In this episode you'll discover:
How ignoring your story weighs on youThe story that propelled Carrie into launching a publishing houseSurviving multiple rejections and accepting who you areBeing so present that fear of visibility doesn't come upThe changes that come when you stop apologizing for your voice
Learn more at...
2021-06-1654 min
SLP Full DisclosureSimplifying Speech Therapy with The SLP Solution - Carrie Clark, MA, CCC-SLPWe DiscussIntroduction to Carrie and her background as an SLP (01:02);The biggest challenges SLPs are facing in the school setting (08:03);Common areas of overcomplication for SLPs (12:47);Defining task analysis and its benefits in speech therapy (22:36);Carrie’s favorite simple activities (44:22); About Carrie Clark MA, CCC-SLPCarrie Clark is the founder and owner of Speech and Language Kids, a website that is focused on the pediatric side of speech-language pathology. Carrie’s superpower is taking complex topics and breaking them down into easy-to-follow, step-b...
2020-10-1251 min
All About Kids PodcastCarrie Clark: Why Crying In The Car Is A Professional StandardIn this episode, Zach talks with Carrie Clark, a speech-language pathologist and founder of speechandlanguagekids.com. They discuss the importance of education, the connection between support and therapy and how the coronavirus will lead to positive structural changes in the industry. Carrie also shares what bugs her about her job and what we can all do to make a difference. Carrie Clark Main Site: https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/Send The AAK Podcast An Email: hello@aakcares.com
2020-06-2431 min
Talking Teletherapy: A Speech Therapy PodcastEpisode 3: Talking Teletherapy: AAC - Carrie Clark, MS, CCC-SLPHost: Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP - Carrie Clark, MS CCC-SLP of “Speech and Language Kids” and “The SLP Solution” and Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, of “First Bite: Fed, Fun, and Functional a Speech Therapy Podcast” are back for another live 60 mins packed with functional strategies… but this time all tailored around the dynamic worlds of AAC and Teletherapy! Were you in the process of starting a new AAC trial and then the pandemic happened? Did your little one accidentally leave their AAC charger at school, or even more challenging, they left their device at school prior to closures? Or what if the...
2020-05-091h 04
Talking Teletherapy: A Speech Therapy PodcastEpisode 1: Early Intervention Teletherapy - Carrie Clark, MS, CCC-SLPHost: Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP - Are you new to the world of Early Intervention Teletherapy? Ha! Just kidding! Almost all of us are! But, like the rest of us, do you have a current caseload filled with wigglers and gigglers? Us too! So how do we engage with the tiny tots on our caseloads and their overtasked families? (You know their Mommas that are attempting home-schooling, teletherapy, and teleworking just like their SLP!) Carrie Clark, CCC-SLP, of Speech and Language Kids and The SLP Solution, is here today to fill this hour full of heartwarming and functional recommendations for...
2020-04-281h 15
Careers for Women, Trades and Veterans in Tech and Data CentersInterview with Jeff Clark - Careers for Women, Trades, and Vets in Data Centers and Tech - Carrie GoetzToday's interview with Jeff Clark, a Principal at Michaud, Cooley, Erickson Engineers. Jeff talks about his path starting as a draftsman, to becoming a Principal at the firm. We discuss the importance of CAD and how 3D is changing the industry. Trades and 2 year degrees are a valuable part of this industry. Jeff started via a two-year degree and through diligence earned his degree and a spot as a company owner. We discuss his projects, passion, and journey.
2020-01-1629 min
The Boss Mom PodcastAll Things Mastermind w/Maria Dismondy and Carrie ClarkThe term 'Mastermind' is used fairly often in the business world, but many entrepreneurs still aren't sure what joining one of these groups entails. What is a Mastermind, and how can we use them to benefit our businesses? Why is it necessary for Mastermind members to challenge each other? How can we offer different viewpoints without offending other members in the process? On this episode, owner of the Speech and Language Kids website, Carrie Clark, and founder and CEO of Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy, discuss what makes Masterminds so beneficial to business owners. A g...
2019-12-0532 min
Soul SugarEverything You Need To Know About Giving Birth With Birth Doula Catalina ClarkIn this episode of Soul Sugar — we are joined by Catalina Clark!
Carrie (@carrierad) sits down in the studio with Catalina Clark — Birth Doula + Student Midwife! Together they discuss what a birth doula and midwife are, what they provide and bring to the table for new moms, and the issues behind the medical model of the birth process in today’s day and age.
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2019-11-0445 min
SLP Solution Morning ShowWhat's New in the Research for Speech-Language PathologyOur news correspondent Dr. Meredith Harold joins us on The SLP Morning Show to share what's new in the research through 4 different research articles. Dr. Meredith also tells you 3 great places to go when you're looking for the latest and greatest research on any speech-language pathology topic!
2018-08-3120 minSLP Solution Morning ShowBehind the Scenes at The SLP SolutionCome take a sneak peek at my setup behind the scenes. Plus, hear the story of how this all came to be!
2018-08-3109 minSLP Solution Morning ShowHow to Use Rubric-Style Data Collection to Make Documentation a Breeze!Do you ever feel like you don't have enough time to collect solid data? Or do you feel like collecting daily data for insurance or your employer is taking away from the actual therapy? Then you need some rubric-style data collection in your life! Check out how this simplified data collection system will make your life so much easier!
2018-08-2911 minSLP Solution Morning ShowPre-Written Text Blocks for your Eval ReportsWe know that you don't have enough time to do all of the report-writing that you have to do. How about if we give you some pre-written text blocks that you can use in your eval reports? And how about some amazing sample goals with task analysis done for you so that the skill is broken down into manageable steps? We need your feedback on this idea to make it a reality!
2018-08-2810 minSLP Solution Morning ShowPlanning and Data Collection Taking Too Much Time? Try This?I used to be so stressed out about collecting good data on my client's goals and having enough time to plan out my sessions. Then, I tried doing things this way. This method was SOOO much simpler. I felt streamlined and more in control of what I was doing. Give this method a try and see what you think!
2018-08-2710 minSLP Solution Morning ShowQuick and Easy Home Practice Ideas for Speech-Language PathologistsWe all know that clients make faster progress when they practice at home in addition to our sessions. But who has time for prepping homework on top of everything else we have to do? Check out these quick and easy home practice ideas that won't take you a ton of time (or any time at all) to prep!
2018-08-2311 minSLP Solution Morning ShowHow Free Text Expander Tools Can Save You Time on PaperworkWe all have those things that we tend to type over and over again. Sometimes it's a statement in a session note. Sometimes it's a response to a common email. Other times it's an impact statement in an IEP. You can save a ton of time when typing these things by using simple, free text expanding tools. I'll tell you all about how I use text expanding tools as a speech-language pathologist on today's episode of The SLP Solution Morning Show!
2018-08-2210 minSLP Solution Morning ShowWhich Type of Paperwork is the Most Time-Consuming for SLPs?The SLPs in our SLP Collective Survey reported that one specific type of paperwork is not only the most time-consuming but also the most stressful for speech-language pathologists. Do you know what it is? Join us on The SLP Solution Morning Show to find out! Plus, join phase two of the project at www.slpcollective.com
2018-08-2110 minSLP Solution Morning ShowBusinesses That are Striving to Reduce Unemployment in the Deaf PopulationThe unemployment rate in the deaf population in America is 70%! Find out which businesses are striving to reduce that number on today's episode of The SLP Solution Morning Show!
2018-08-2008 minSLP Solution Morning ShowWhat Type of SLP Paperwork is Taking Up the Most of Your Precious Time?Come join us as we talk about the types of paperwork that take up the most of our time. We want to narrow down on exactly what we can do to help you make the most of your work time and STOP TAKING PAPERWORK HOME!! Join our movement to improve this profession at www.slpcollective.com
2018-08-1708 minSLP Solution Morning ShowAnimal-Assisted Therapy for Speech-Language PathologistsToday on The SLP Solution Morning Show, I'm telling you about how animals are getting in on the speech-language pathology fun! Learn how animals are being used in a few different speech therapy settings and get some practical therapy ideas. Also, find out what it takes to get a dog certified to be a therapy dog.
2018-08-1612 min
SLP Solution Morning ShowThe 4:1 Challenge that Will Improve Motivation and Participation during your therapy sessionsWant to get better results during your speech-language pathology sessions? Connect with them as people! Strive to have 4 positive interactions or connections for every time you have to correct them or ask them to do something.
2018-08-1514 minSLP Solution Morning ShowHow Your Voice Can Help Change The Way SLPs Do PaperworkPaperwork is the number one source of job stress for speech-language pathologists. But our latest project aims to fix that. By letting your voice be heard, you can help shape the innovations that are going to change the way SLPs do paperwork forever. Come join us on the second episode of The SLP Solution Morning Show where I tell you all about our new project, The SLP Collective.
2018-08-1408 minSLP Solution Morning ShowFacilitated Communication: Should We Do It?Today on The SLP Solution Morning Show, we dive into ASHA's recent position statement on using an approach to AAC called Facilitated Communication. What do these changes mean for us as SLPs?
2018-08-1311 min
Radio8Ball hosted by Andras Jones179: Debbie Shair of The Wild Honey Orchestra & Carrie Clark (February 19, 2018 - Pod 3)DEBBIE SHAIR asks her question to The Pop Oracle (via the Radio8Ball app) during this session with members of The Wild Honey Orchestra on February 19th, 2018. Host: ANDRAS JONESGuest: DEBBIE SHAIRMusical Guest: The R8B App with CARRIE CLARK R8Buffalo Springfield Themeperformed by Scott Taylor and Skyler Blake of THE HARD WAY Engineered by Emma ErdbrinkMixed & Produced by Andras Jones LINKS:RADIO8BLOG - http://www.radio8ball.com/2018/03/21/debbie-shair-of-the-wild-honey-orchestra-carrie-clark/MARIZANE - https://www.facebook.com/marizanemusic/CARRIE...
2018-03-2122 min
Working Parent ResourceWPR020: 5 Strategies to Help Late Talkers at Home with Carrie ClarkEpisode Summary: Carrie Clark is a speech-language pathologist who works full-time at home on her website for parents and others who work with children with speech and language delays. She provides resources and step-by-step guides for how to treat various communication problems. Today's show is all about helping our kids with their speech and language development. We talk a lot about what's normal, but we also chat about what to do if your child is or seems to be delayed in their speech. Carrie is so helpful in breaking down what we should know as pare...
2017-05-1753 min
Speech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsStory Recall and Recalling Past Events | Speech Therapy ActivitiesStory Recall and Recalling Past Events | Speech Therapy ActivitiesCan you recall and retell a story you’ve heard?
Can you retell a past event in a way that makes sense?
Difficulty with these skills can cause problems for children and teens in academic work.
Plus, they can make it difficult for them to tell another person about something that has happened.
On this page, we’ll show you how to help a child with story recall and recalling past events. We’ll touch on how our Sequencing and Ret...
2016-12-2816 min
Speech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsTeaching Children to Recall and Retell Past EventsIn this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark discusses how to help children remember past events and tell you about them later. Click Here to Subscribe to My Mailing List Notes: 1. Remembering a Single Picture Show them a picture and then put it away
2016-12-2816 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastWhy Use AAC for Toddlers or Children?Why Use AAC for Toddlers or Children?AAC devices are augmentative/alternative communication systems that allow a person to communicate with those around them without speaking. There are many different types of AAC but the most common are high-tech AAC Devices that allow a person to push a button to speak a message. These are helpful for children or adults who have either lost the ability to speak or who are not able to speak well enough to clearly communicate everything that they want to say.
So why would you need to use AAC wi...
2016-10-1025 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastWhy Do Speech Therapists Group Children Together?In this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark discusses the benefits of groups speech therapy for children and why speech therapists group children together. Carrie also discusses the types of cases that benefit from individual therapy.
Click Here to Download Your Free Group Therapy Resource PackBenefits of Group Speech Therapy:
Time Constraints
Only certain times the child can be out of class
Only certain times the therapist is available
Peer Support/Normalization
See that they’re not alone
See that this is normal
See tha...
2016-09-1226 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastThe Speech Therapist’s Role in Reading and Writing in Children and AdolescentsIn this episode of The Speech and Language Kids Podcast, speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark discusses what speech therapists can do to help with literacy (reading and writing) skills in children and adolescents.
What is Literacy?
Pre-reading skills like phonological awareness and basic language skills
Reading skills
Writing skills
Why do Children with Speech and Language Delays have Trouble with Literacy?
Children with repaired phonological (speech) problems still have underlying problems that can come back up with literacy skills (more likely to have reading problems later).
Children with language delays are missing a grasp...
2016-08-0821 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastHypernasality Speech Therapy: Treatment ActivitiesHypernasality Speech Therapy: Treatment Ideas for Hypernasal SpeechHypernasality occurs when a child speaks with too much nasal resonance.
Airflow tends to be directed up into the nasal cavity during speech instead of primarily through the oral cavity.
Nasal emission is when that air comes all the way out through the nose. This can make a puffing or noisy sound in the nose during speech.
This page explains how to do speech therapy for hypernasal speech. We’ll also show you where you can access our full Resonance Curriculum for the...
2016-07-1130 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSpeech Therapy for Stuttering: Exercises to Help a Stuttering ChildSpeech Therapy for Stuttering: Exercises to Help a Stuttering ChildHow can we help children and teens who stutter?
There are many speech therapy techniques and exercises that we can use to help individuals speak more fluently.
On this page, we’ll show you how to do speech therapy for stuttering at the different age levels. We’ll show you the best exercises, strategies, and therapy materials to use when helping children and teens who stutter.
2016-06-1330 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastChildhood Apraxia of Speech | Treatment Ideas and ExercisesChildhood Apraxia of Speech | Treatment Ideas and ExercisesChildhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder where a child knows what they want to say but the sounds won’t come up correctly.
We can help children with CAS with speech therapy activities and exercises to boost motor speech skills.
On this page, we’ll give you information about childhood apraxia of speech how speech therapy exercises can help those children improve their speech skills
2016-05-0926 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSpeech Therapy for Non-Verbal Children: Building Functional CommunicationTherapy for Non-Speaking Children: How to Boost Functional Communication SkillsDo you know a child with autism who isn’t able to communicate basic wants and needs? Does the child lack the social skills to participate in social interactions? Do you need a guide for how to improve functional communication in a young child with autism?
Well don’t you worry, you’ve come to the right place! I’m going to show you the top four skills to start targeting to improve functional communication in a young children with autism or suspected autism. Let me show...
2016-04-1128 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastCommunication Repair Strategies ~ Speech Therapy ActivitiesCommunication Repair Strategies ~ Speech Therapy Activities“What did you say?”
“You did what?”
Sometimes a conversation breaks down and we have to find ways to repair it.
But this can be a hard skill to learn!
On this page, we’ll give you a list of communication repair strategies that you can teach children and teens to use during communication breakdowns. Plus, we’ll show you how to teach these strategies in speech therapy.
2016-03-1333 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB 10: A Controlling Child with Autism who Can’t Take Turns, Interview with Maureen WilsonToday I am joined by speech-language pathologist Maureen Wilson from www.thespeechbubbleslp.com who helps me brainstorm ideas for a 5-year-old with autism who won’t participate in anything unless he controls the whole thing.
Links and Notes:
The Speech Bubble SLP: www.thespeechbubbleslp.com
Control
The child needs that control
Try social stories
Behavioral Charts
Sacrifice therapy time to work on behavior
Video Modeling
Visual Reminders and Pre-Corrects
More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists:
Looking for more therapy ideas and resources to help you provide the BEST services to your clients? Join us i...
2016-03-0926 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB 9: A Non-Responsive Child with Autism with Guests Helen and ElizabethJoin me and my guests Helen and Elizabeth from www.SpeechblogUK.com as we brainstorm some ideas for a child with autism who doesn’t respond to anything.
Links and Notes:
www.SpeechBlogUK.com
Observe the child to look for interests
Intensive Interaction: Do what they’re doing
Gradually introduce your own toys and promote joint attention
Introduce AAC if needed to see what sticks
Get the OT involved or introduce more movement
What’s triggering the behaviors? What are they trying to communicate?
Directions: Find something engaging to throw in a bucket
Do therapy in schoo...
2016-02-1624 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastImproving Summarizing Skills in Children Through LiteracyToday, speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark explains how to help a child learn to summarize an event or story through the use of literacy activities. Listen below!
Show Notes:
Step One: Teach Main Idea
Click Here to See How to Teach Main Idea
Click Here to Download my Free Main Idea/Details WorksheetStep Two: Sequencing Two Events from a Picture Book
Get a simple children’s book that has pictures and at least two main events
Read the story to the child
Give the child two events to choose from and ask...
2016-02-0823 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsTeaching Core Vocabulary for AAC Users (Jeff Stepen)In this episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains, Carrie Clark is joined by Jeff Stepen from www.conversationsinspeech.com to discuss activities that will help target core vocabulary for AAC users.
Core Vocabulary for AAC Users Links:
Conversations in Speech Podcast
Pixon Project
PRC Website
Word Toob App
Songs/Music: http://vantatenhove.com/
Toca Boca App
Story Bots App/Website
Ask a Question: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/ask
More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists:
Looking for mo...
2016-02-0330 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsTeaching Core Vocabulary for AAC Users (Jeff Stepen)In this episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains, Carrie Clark is joined by Jeff Stepen from www.conversationsinspeech.com to discuss activities that will help target core vocabulary for AAC users. Core Vocabulary for AAC Users Links: Conversations in Speech Podcast Pixon Project PRC Website Word Toob App Songs/Music: http://vantatenhove.com/ Toca Boca App Story Bots
2016-02-0330 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB7: Overview of Voice Disorders and Therapy with Kyle MeadesToday, Carrie Clark is joined by speech-language pathologist Kyle Meades from www.privateslp.com. Kyle shares with us an overview of working with children with voice disorders. Links: www.privateSLP.com Speech therapy Private Practice Startup Podcast Show Notes: ENT Referral: Get it first! Look for reflux, bad posture, overuse (it's always a symptom of something else)
2016-01-2024 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB7: Overview of Voice Disorders and Therapy with Kyle MeadesToday, Carrie Clark is joined by speech-language pathologist Kyle Meades from www.privateslp.com. Kyle shares with us an overview of working with children with voice disorders.
Links:
www.privateSLP.com
Speech therapy Private Practice Startup Podcast
Show Notes:
ENT Referral: Get it first!
Look for reflux, bad posture, overuse (it’s always a symptom of something else)
Assesment:
palpate the larynx during swallow and vocalizing
listen and get samples
look back in the mouth
Screaming and Sensory Problems:
laryngeal massage
easy onset
volume control: computer programs like IBM spe...
2016-01-2024 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastWorking Smarter to Help Children with Speech and Language SkillsLearn how to reduce burn-out and stress whether you’re a speech therapist or a parent of a child with speech and language delays. (Episode 55 of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast)
Manage Your Time
Parents:
Break practice sessions up into small chunks. 5 minutes in the morning and 5 at night is perfect
Set a timer or visual checklist so your child knows how much is needed to do before he can be done https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/choiceworks/id486210964?mt=8
Don’t feel like you have to nag your child on his speech...
2016-01-1128 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastSPI 195: Carrie Clark and Her SPI Reader Success Story#195: I'm kicking off 2016 with an incredible success story from a very special guest, Carrie Clark. Hear how Carrie built and monetized her online speech therapy business. We discuss how Carrie built her membership program, and how she provides value to her members. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session195
2016-01-0637 min
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging PodcastCarrie Clark and Her SPI Reader Success Story#195: I'm kicking off 2016 with an incredible success story from a very special guest, Carrie Clark. Hear how Carrie built and monetized her online speech therapy business. We discuss how Carrie built her membership program, and how she provides value to her members. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session195
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2016-01-0635 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB 6: Non-Compliant Children in Therapy with Heidi BritzShow Notes and Resources Mentioned:
Heidi Britz
www.smartmouthslp.com
YMCA
Yes: offer families confirmation or support
Medical: developmental pediatrician, be aware of financial costs and know resources
Complementary Therapies: OT consult for sensory, ABA consult, school-based programs
Availability: Are they able to learn how to be learners?
Other Resources:
Supporting the child with visuals (Super Symbols for Behavior)
Reduce therapy length
Include sensory breaks
Parent training: Hanen Program (OWL – Observe, wait, listen), Choiceworks app for visual schedule
Ask a Question: ww...
2016-01-0623 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastArticulation and Phonological Therapy Approaches: How to ChooseArticulation Therapy or Phonological Therapy: Which Therapy Approach to UseWhich therapy approach should you use when a child struggles to say sounds correctly?
Articulation Therapy Approach?
Phonological Therapy Approach?
Something else?
This page will explain the difference between an articulation therapy approach and a phonological therapy approach (along with a few others). We’ll also help you decide which approach is right for each client you work with.
2015-11-0929 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSocial Skills Lessons for Middle School | Speech Therapy Goals and ActivitiesSocial Skills Lessons for Middle School | Speech Therapy Goals and ActivitiesWhat social skills should middle school students have?
What can we do to help 11-14 year-olds who are struggling with social skills?
What are some social skill lessons for middle school that we can use in speech therapy or in the classroom?
On this page, we’ll show you what social skills to work on with middle school students. We’ll include sample goal ideas, activities, and lesson plans.
2015-10-1527 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB5: Lateral Lisp Therapy with Meredith AvrenSpeech therapists Carrie Clark and Meredith Avren brainstorm therapy ideas for a child with a lateral lisp that just won't seem to go away! Links Mentioned: www.peachiespeechie.com Contact: Meredith Avren, email at PeachieSpeechie@gmail.com Ask a Question: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/ask More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists: Looking for more therapy ideas and resources to help you provide the
2015-09-2126 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB5: Lateral Lisp Therapy with Meredith AvrenSpeech therapists Carrie Clark and Meredith Avren brainstorm therapy ideas for a child with a lateral lisp that just won’t seem to go away!
Links Mentioned: www.peachiespeechie.com
Contact: Meredith Avren, email at PeachieSpeechie@gmail.com
Ask a Question: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/ask
More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists:
Looking for more therapy ideas and resources to help you provide the BEST services to your clients? Join us in The SLP Solution, our membership program for speech-language professionals! Inside the membership, you’ll find:
Step-By-Step Guides for teaching a variety of speech/langu...
2015-09-2126 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB4: Tongue Thrust Therapy with Laura PowellSpeech therapists Carrie Clark and Laura Powell brainstorm ideas for helping a child eliminate sucking habits and remediating speech errors that result from tongue thrust. Links from Today's Episode: www.therapyu.org www.iaom.com Contact: Laura Powell at Laura@therapyu.org Ask a Question: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/ask More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists: Looking for more therapy ideas and resources
2015-09-0922 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB4: Tongue Thrust Therapy with Laura PowellSpeech therapists Carrie Clark and Laura Powell brainstorm ideas for helping a child eliminate sucking habits and remediating speech errors that result from tongue thrust.
Links from Today’s Episode:
www.therapyu.org
www.iaom.com
Contact: Laura Powell at Laura@therapyu.org
Ask a Question: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/ask
More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists:
Looking for more therapy ideas and resources to help you provide the BEST services to your clients? Join us in The SLP Solution, our membership program for speech-language professionals! Inside the membership, you’ll find:
Step-By-Step Guides for teachi...
2015-09-0922 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSpeech Therapy Goals for Autism: 5 Areas to ConsiderSpeech Therapy Goals for Autism: 5 Areas to ConsiderAutistic children and teens can benefit from speech/language therapy to boost their communication skills.
But what goals should we write for these clients?
This page contains suggestions for 5 different speech therapy goals for autistic children and teens. We’ll walk you through the goal areas to consider when working with these clients.
2015-09-0630 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB3: Young, Unintelligible Children with Kari VandongenSpeech therapists Carrie Clark and Keri Vandongen brainstorm therapy ideas for children who are young and highly unintelligible. These children are too young for traditional drill and practice so alternatives are needed!
Links from Today’s Episode:
www.myspeechparty.com
www.apraxia-kids.org
EZ speech with David Hammer
Ask a Question: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/ask
More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists:
Looking for more therapy ideas and resources to help you provide the BEST services to your clients? Join us in The SLP Solution, our membership program for speech-language professionals! Inside the member...
2015-08-3124 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB3: Young, Unintelligible Children with Kari VandongenSpeech therapists Carrie Clark and Keri Vandongen brainstorm therapy ideas for children who are young and highly unintelligible. These children are too young for traditional drill and practice so alternatives are needed! Links from Today's Episode: www.myspeechparty.com www.apraxia-kids.org EZ speech with David Hammer Ask a Question: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/ask More Resources for Speech-Language
2015-08-3124 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSpeech Therapy Materials List | Speech and Language Therapy for KidsSpeech Therapy Materials List | Speech and Language Therapy for KidsWhat speech therapy materials do I need to work with kids?
What are the must-have therapy materials for speech and language?
On this page, we’ll share our speech therapy material lists with the must-have resources for speech-language pathologists who work with children. Plus, we’ll show you how to access our full SLK Curriculum with materials for every skill.
2015-08-2920 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastWaiting Cards: Language-Boosting Alternatives for Screen Time
You’re driving in the car and your kid is growing antsy. Quickest solution: Hand him your smart phone!
You’re waiting for your food a restaurant and the little ones are throwing the sugar packets at each other. Easiest solution: Turn on some cartoons on the tablet!
It’s a rainy Saturday morning and you can’t send the kids outside to play. Instant peace and quiet: Turn on the television.
Screen Time: The Savior of our Eardrums
Let’s face it: children don’t like wait time. Make a young child wait for something and it won’t be...
2015-08-2224 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB2: Non-Verbal Speech Therapy with Guest Host Lauren LaurWelcome to the second episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains! I'm your host, Carrie Clark and today I will be brainstorming therapy ideas for a non-verbal child who makes sounds but doesn't have any real words. Today I'm joined by my guest host, Lauren Laur from the Expressly Speaking Teachers Pay Teachers Store Links
2015-08-1822 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB2: Non-Verbal Speech Therapy with Guest Host Lauren LaurWelcome to the second episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains!
I’m your host, Carrie Clark and today I will be brainstorming therapy ideas for a non-verbal child who makes sounds but doesn’t have any real words.
Today I’m joined by my guest host, Lauren Laur from the Expressly Speaking Teachers Pay Teachers Store
Links from Today’s Episode:
Lauren’s excellent Teachers Pay Teachers store
Ask a Question: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/ask
More Resources for Speech-Language Pathologists:
Looking for more thera...
2015-08-1822 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB1: Speech Therapy Motivators with Guest Luke BarberWelcome to the first episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains! I'm your host, Carrie Clark and today I will be brainstorming therapy ideas for keeping kids motivated in speech with my special guest host, Luke Barber from www.HomeSpeechHome.com. Links from Today's Episode: Luke's Star Cards and Teacher of the Day Printout: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/luke Ask
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2015-08-1825 minSpeech Therapy: Storm of the BrainsSOTB1: Speech Therapy Motivators with Guest Luke BarberWelcome to the first episode of Speech Therapy: Storm of the Brains! I'm your host, Carrie Clark and today I will be brainstorming therapy ideas for keeping kids motivated in speech with my special guest host, Luke Barber from www.HomeSpeechHome.com. Links from Today's Episode: Luke's Star Cards and Teacher of the Day Printout: www.speechandlanguagekids.com/luke Ask
2015-08-1825 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastHow to Use Sock Puppets to Improve Grammar (Pronouns and Verb Tenses)This fun therapy activity will let you work on grammar skills like pronouns and verb tenses while you’re playing with sock puppets. It’s cheap, it’s easy, and it’s SUPER fun! Check it out:
Materials:
Two Sock Puppets: Use tube socks and hot glue eyes and hair onto them. Make sure one looks like a boy and one looks like a girl. I added pigtails and a necklace to my girl (well, until my 18-month-old pulled the pigtails off). Also, make sure to cut a hole in the mouth of each puppet so the food...
2015-08-1719 min
Prepped and Polished PodcastP&P Episode 70: Carrie Clark "Activities for Kids with Speech and Language Challenges"The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.
On today's show, Alexis is joined by Carrie Clark, founder of www.Speechandlanguagekids.com, a leading online resource for information and activities on all types of speech and language delays, disorders, and therapies that you can use to improve communication in your child or the students you work with. Carrie shares ideas...
2015-06-1218 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastPerspective Taking | Examples and Activities for Speech TherapyPerspective Taking | Examples and Activities for Speech TherapyPerspective taking is our ability to think about a situation from someone else’s point of view.
If we can take a guess at how someone else is thinking or feeling, it can help us navigate social interactions and better understand the world around us.
On this page, we’ll talk about how we can help children and teens learn to use perspective taking to understand the world around them. We’ll do it in a neurodiversity-affirming way that honors individual differences and allows for eac...
2015-06-0821 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastJoint Attention Speech Therapy | Activities and StrategiesJoint Attention Speech Therapy | Activities and StrategiesHello?
Can you hear me?
What do we do if a child is not responding or even paying attention to us when we try to work with them?
On this page, we’ll share some activities and strategies that you can use to help a child establish “joint attention” in speech therapy at home. These activities are designed to help a child tune into those around them.
2015-05-2525 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastRTI Speech Therapy: How to Use 5-Minute Sessions for MTSS Tier 2RTI Speech Therapy:
How to Use 5-Minute Sessions for MTSS Tier 2Response to Intervention (RTI) is an approach to supporting children who are struggling to learn something from the general education curriculum. It is when we provide additional supports to those children outside of the special education process. This is often implemented as part of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).
The focus of an RTI program is to provide each student with the level of support he needs. For some children, this will be special education services provided under an In...
2015-05-1219 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastResources for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)What is an SLPA?
**This first part is about the roles of an SLPA. For resources, materials, and support: scroll down!
Here’s what the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) defines as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA):
“Speech-language pathology assistants are support personnel who, following academic coursework, fieldwork, and on-the-job training, perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists.”
In other words, they get some amount of training and do something that a speech therapist tells them to do.
Helpful, right?
ASHA actually has an entire...
2015-05-1123 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastParent Rights in the IEP Process with Lara WakefieldIn episode 26 of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie Clark interviews speech-language pathologist Lara Wakefield, PhD, CCC-SLP about the parent rights in the IEP process. Lara discusses what rights you have as a parent of a child with a special need or disability.
Who is Lara Wakefield?
Lara Wakefield is a speech-language pathologist and parent advocate in Columbia, Missouri where she has a private practice providing parent advocacy and speech therapy services to local families. Lara has 19 years of experience in various speech and language therapy settings and has been a parent advocate for 7 ye...
2014-11-2435 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastSpeech Therapy Generalization: Boosting Self-Awareness to Increase Carry-OverSpeech Therapy Generalization: Boosting Self-Awareness to Increase Carry-OverIn episode 25 of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark discusses how to increase self-awareness and carry-over skills for children who do not pay attention to if they are saying things correctly or not.
2014-11-1712 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastHow to Teach the /r/ Sound with Christine RistucciaIn episode 24 of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie Clark interviews speech-language pathologist Christine Ristuccia, founder of “Say it Right” about how to teach that tricky /r/ sound. This is great information for parents or SLPs!
Who Is Christine Ristuccia?
Christine Ristuccia, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P. is an experienced school-based speech-language pathologist. Christine obtained her Master of Science degree in communicative disorders at the University of Redlands, Redlands, California. Christine has extensive experience working with students dealing with a wide range of communicative disorders of all ages, from preschool through adulth...
2014-11-0930 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastStuttering Therapy for ChildrenHow to conduct stuttering therapy with children
On, this episode of the speech and language kids podcast, Carrie Clark reviews the current research on stuttering therapy for children. You will also learn how to conduct this therapy yourself. Note: This information is not intended to replace the guidance of a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP). Every child is different and only a licensed SLP will know exactly what kind of therapy is best for your child. This information is intended to assist SLPs with knowing the best approach to therapy to take as well as to help parents unders...
2014-07-3026 minSpeech and Language Kids PodcastHow this Chiropractor Helps Kids with Sensory IssuesIn this episode of the Speech and Language Kids Podcast, Carrie interviews chiropractor Dr. Aaron Cunningham of Keystone Chiropractic and Sensory Development Center in Columbia, MO. Dr. Aaron discusses how his clinic is helping children with sensory issues and nuerodevelopmental disabilities, such as children with autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, etc. Dr. Aaron is one of about 60 chiropractors across the country (USA) trained in this special approach that combines nutrition, chiropractic adjustments, and movement exercises.
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2014-07-2442 min