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School of SpeechREWIND - Leading the Way: School-based SLPs as the Agents of Change with Laura Mansfield******Originally Aired: August 204 *****Guest: Laura Mansfield, Ed.D, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD:https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/leading-the-way-school-based-slps-as-the-agents-of-changeIn this episode, Dr. Mansfield delves into the pivotal role of school-based Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) as leaders and agents of change within educational settings. We explore the importance of understanding federal and state laws, fostering leadership qualities, improving communication strategies with peers, and ensuring that SLP services are appropriately individualized and impactful. The episode is rich with insights on being effective and joyful school-based SLPs, providing frameworks for...2025-07-281h 00
SLP Coffee TalkSLPs' roles in Early WritingIn this practical episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Dr. Danika Pfeiffer—preschool SLP, assistant professor, and early literacy researcher—about how we can support early writing in young kids, especially those with developmental language disorder (DLD). From understanding why name writing is more about memory than letters, to how SLPs can build in writing practice without adding to their workload, Danika breaks it all down. You’ll hear simple ideas, ways to team up with teachers and OTs, and why even small moments of print awareness can go a long way. If you’ve ever wondered if writi...2025-07-2132 min
LeadSpeak: School-Based SLP PodcastOperationalizing Your Values: Creating Systems to Lighten the Load (and Retain Your SLPs)In this episode, we sit down with Natalie Crow, the trailblazing current Coordinator in Richardson ISD, North Texas. Natalie shares her inspiring journey from feeling isolated and overwhelmed early in her career to building one of the most supportive and sustainable school-based SLP teams around.
Listeners will learn how Natalie turned big ideas into concrete systems — from tailored appraisal tools and intentional goal-setting processes to professional learning communities (PLCs) designed specifically for SLPs. Her approach is rooted in the mantra "many hands make light work," and she shows how shared leadership and collaboration can transform both staff culture and student ou...2025-07-141h 12School of SpeechREWIND - Navigating IEPs for SLPs with Amanda Schaumburg***Originally Aired*** August 2024Guest: Amanda Schaumburg, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/navigating-ieps-for-slpsThis episode explores the intricacies of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). From deciphering the components of an IEP to crafting measurable goals, we explore practical strategies for educators, caregivers, and professionals. Let’s learn how to articulate present functional and academic performance levels effectively and create service schedules that are easily understood by all stakeholders, while promoting the least restrictive environment for optimal student success. Tune in for invaluable tips an...2025-07-141h 04
SLP Coffee TalkWhy Bilingual SLPs Need Specialized Support (And How to Find It)What happens when one bilingual SLP decides she’s tired of feeling alone? She builds a whole movement! In this feel-good episode, Hallie sits down with Sara Gonzalez—a certified Spanish-English SLP in New York and the powerhouse behind the B.E.A.M. SLP Program aka Bilingual Empowerment through Allied Mentorship 💥Sara shares her journey from grad school confusion to co-founding a nationwide mentorship community for bilingual SLPs. If you've ever thought, “Am I bilingual enough?” or felt like the only one navigating the unique challenges of dual-language service… this episode will wrap you in the warmest “you’...2025-07-1426 min
Coffee, Tea, and 3 SLPsEpisode 59 - Gentle ParentingLet’s talk gentle parenting… but make it speech therapy! In this episode, the SLPs dive into how positive behavioral supports and redirection strategies can make your sessions smoother, calmer, and way more fun—for everyone involved. The SLPs are sharing go-to tips that help you set boundaries with kindness, support kids through big feelings, and keep things running without sticker charts or time-outs. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle tricky moments while still keeping connection front and center, this one’s for you!........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our...2025-06-1641 min
Fix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language PathologyHow Mentorship Is Failing SLPs — And What We Can Do About ItMentorship is supposed to shape confident, competent SLPs, but too often, it leaves them overwhelmed, underprepared, and unsupported. In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas talks with Lynsie Erickson-Facca, MS/SLP, of The Speech Pack, to unpack the mentorship crisis in our field, from outdated supervisors to broken systems, and what ethical, empowered mentorship should look like.Find Fix SLPs resources for students and new grads here.If you missed last week's episode about mentorship, you can catch it here: Mentorship is Broken, and New SLPs are Paying the Price.Want to earn some...2025-06-031h 02Coffee, Tea, and 3 SLPsEpisode 58 - Themed TherapyWhat are the benefits of themed therapy? What are our favorite themes? Does Kyla deserve a Grammy for her performance in this episode?The SLPs dive into the importance of building semantic connections and background knowledge to facilitate learning. They also provide practical examples of how they use themed therapy in their own therapy sessions. It's a great time.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ Support our podcast🛍️ Shop our merch2025-06-0356 minFix SLP: Advocacy & Accountability in Speech-Language PathologyMentorship Is Broken and New SLPs Are Paying the PriceNew SLPs are burning out—and it’s not their fault. In this episode, Dr. Jeanette Benigas, SLP talks with Nikki Rosner, MA/SLP and Hylan Noble, MS/SLP from The Mentorship Collective about the growing mentorship crisis in speech-language pathology. Together, they unpack why so many new grads feel overwhelmed, unsupported, and unprepared in their first year—and what can be done to fix it.We talk about the problems with traditional new graduate supervision models, the role of mentorship in preventing SLP burnout, and the urgent need to move away from ASHA-branded language (such as cer...2025-05-2756 minCoffee, Tea, and 3 SLPs[Repost] Games!The SLPs share strategies for integrating engaging, low-prep games into sessions to target speech/language goals. No laminating required!........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ Support our podcast🛍️ Shop our merch2025-05-2047 min
Chill, SLP: Mindset, Balance, Growth for Speech PathologistsBecoming the Boss of Your Grass: Freedom to Choose Your PathShow Description: Amy and Angelyn tackle the "grass is greener" mindset, exploring how comparison and fear of the unknown can keep SLPs stuck in unfulfilling situations. They discuss the freedom to make intentional changes, the importance of self-care, and how to water your own grass regardless of where you choose to be.Key Topics Covered:The comparison trap of the "grass is greener" mindsetHow fear and scarcity thinking prevent positive changesMaking intentional career transitions as an SLPThe illusion of perfection in others' careers and livesFinding alignment with your core values in any situationTaking small steps toward m...2025-05-1927 minCoffee, Tea, and 3 SLPsEpisode 56 - Selective Feeding with Joy HackThis week, the SLPs talk all about selective feeding and inter-professional collaboration with Joy Hack.Joy is a registered occupational therapist, certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. She is also licensed with the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. Joy grew up in Chicago, Illinois, but obtained her undergraduate degree in Health and Human Physiology with a minor in Spanish at the University of Iowa. Joy has always been passionate about working with children of all abilities. Growing up, her family took in foster children, providing her first-hand experiences with...2025-04-1444 min
The Speech Space PodcastWhat SLPs Need to Know About Reading ComprehensionThis episode is about what SLPs need to know about reading comprehension. It begins by acknowledging that SLPs have a large scope of practice, and that they are not typically seen as the primary professionals who work on reading comprehension, especially in the school setting. It invites SLPs to make slight adjustments to their practice to ensure that students get the best support possible. The episode then emphasizes the idea that reading is an umbrella term composed of many sub-skills. It then moves into an overview of widely accepted reading models, including the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Re...2025-04-0111 minSchool of SpeechBack to Normal or New Reality? Impact of COVID-19 on School Based SLPs with Lesley SylvanGuest: Lesley Sylvan, EdD, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Back-to-Normal-or-New-Reality-Impact-of-COVID19-on-School-BaJoin host Carolyn Dolby and guest Dr. Lesley Sylvan in this insightful School of Speech episode presented by Speech Therapy PD. The episode, 'Back to Normal or New Reality, the Lasting Impacts of COVID-19 on School-Based SLPs,' explores how the pandemic has affected school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Reflecting on where they were five years ago when the pandemic started, Carolyn and Lesley discuss changes in service delivery, virtual therapy, educational policies...2025-03-311h 02Coffee, Tea, and 3 SLPsEpisode 55 - An Introduction to Pediatric FeedingCurious about pediatric feeding? Then this episode is for you! Tune in to hear Jouli reflect on her journey thus far into becoming a pediatric feeding therapist. She shares what she learned in a pediatric feeding mentorship group, what makes pediatric feeding unique, and the treatment principles guiding her practice. Also, the SLPs discuss the burning question: does it all come down to having a super buff tongue??Pediatric Feeding Mentorship Group: https://www.pediatricfeedingslp.com/pfmg........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget t...2025-03-3042 min
The Ferret headlinesMuirhouse, SLPs and the King of Fraud"He works on the night shift and is probably asleep," says an elderly woman as she walks past us and opens the door to her ground floor flat.
She's referring to her neighbour across the landing whose front door has empty beer bottles outside, and a large bag of garden fertiliser on the doormat. We knock on the door. No response. We wait a few moments and chap again. Still nothing.
The Ferret is in Edinburgh on a dank winter's day trying to track down a 'company' linked to an international money laundering scandal - involving an estimated £770m...2025-03-3010 minSchool of SpeechEmpowering School-Based SLPs with AI Tools with Jennie BelenGuest: Jennie Belen, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Empowering-SchoolBased-SLPs-with-AI-ToolsJoin host Carolyn Dolby and special guest Jennie Belen in this enlightening School of Speech episode presented by Speech Therapy PD. Learn how AI tools can revolutionize the workload for school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Jennie, the founder of the Latina SLP, shares her journey and insights into using AI for lesson planning, report writing, creating therapy materials, and much more. Discover practical AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude AI, and Diffit that can save...2025-03-0359 minCoffee, Tea, and 3 SLPsEpisode 53 - AwwwkwarrrrrdddToday is all about the awkward, cringe-worthy moments we experience as SLPs. Defining words badly? Trying to be “cool” to relate to kids or coworkers? Saddle up for this cringe-themed episode that will hopefully make you feel less embarrassed about your own awkward moments.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️Support our podcast🛍️Shop our merch2025-02-1733 min
The Speech Space PodcastEssential Counseling Skills for SLPsThis episode is about essential counseling skills for SLPs. It begins by acknowledging that even though counseling is a daily component of our work as SLPs, it’s not necessarily something that we focus on. Research also indicates that counseling is an area where many SLPs lack confidence. The episode goes on to assert that counseling is simultaneously a bigger and a smaller part of speech-language pathology than we might think. It’s bigger because it’s part of everything we do, and it’s smaller because it’s not an additional task—it’s embedded in our interactions. The episode th...2025-02-0410 minCoffee, Tea, and 3 SLPsEpisode 52 - Co-Treating LoveThe SLPs try to woo the other professionals in the building through co-treating. Also, some helpful tips for preparing for a co-treat session and some examples of how the SLPs have done it.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ Support our podcast🛍️ Shop our merch2025-02-0250 minCoffee, Tea, and 3 SLPsEpisode 51 - Are you an ambitious hustler who's energized by money?Money money moneyyyy, must be funnyyyy, in an SLP’s world. The SLPs discuss the pros and cons of different payment positions such as fee for service, salaried, and contracted.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ Support our podcast🛍️ Shop our merch2025-01-1348 min
Speech Scope: A Medbridge PodcastSpeech Scope Episode 10: How Can SLPs and ATCs Work Together for Sports Concussion Management?Join host Sarah Baar as we welcome Dr. Tabia Pope, an expert in the areas of athlete brain health and sports concussion management. In this episode, Dr. Pope shares with us her journey from collegiate sports to spearheading interprofessional education through her nonprofit, Head to Speech, which emphasizes the critical role of SLPs in concussion care. The discussion delves into essential strategies for bridging gaps between athletic trainers and speech-language pathologists to enhance proactive care and support adult athletes in return to play and return to learning. Discover research highlights, collaborative models, and actionable strategies that redefine how SLPs...2024-12-1353 min
ASHA VoicesThree Empowering Service-Delivery Strategies for School SLPsSLP Christina Bradburn once faced the challenge of a caseload exceeding 100 students.Hear what she learned from that experience and how, today, she empowers herself by putting a spotlight on the needs and successes of her students.Bradburn also shares three, specific ways school-based SLPs can advocate for themselves to help meet their students’ needs, including:· Asking for access to the curriculum· Gaining scheduling freedom· Rethinking where service delivery takes placeBradburn also describes being nervous when implementing one of these methods...2024-12-0523 min
LeadSpeak: School-Based SLP PodcastCreating Great Workplaces for SLPs: What Every School District Needs to HearThe growing shortage of school-based Speech-Language Pathologists isn’t just a hiring challenge—it’s a wake-up call for school districts to rethink how they recruit, support, and retain SLPs.
This episode breaks down the essential ingredients for creating workplaces where SLPs feel valued and empowered to thrive.
Join hosts Nathalie and Judy chat with Perry Flynn as they explore:
🎯 The difference between workload and caseload models—and why it matters.
🎯 Do caseload caps actually help?
🎯 Practical tips for districts to build supportive environments for SLPs.
🎯 The importance of mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and realistic expectations.
🎯 Stories from the trenches: what’s driving SLPs awa...2024-11-191h 06Coffee, Tea, and 3 SLPs[Repost]- Spooky SLP-sonIn honor of spooky season 🎃 we are bringing back our first ever spooky episode! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~It’s spooky SLP-son 👻, and Episode 9 is devoted to Kyla, Brittany, and Jouli’s most chilling (and disgusting) (and just plain hilarious) moments as SLPs. Honestly, there may not be anything spookier than a 3-year-old holding their used diaper in their hands and aiming it straight. At. YOU.Listen if you dare.Subscribe to The Reading Seeds on YouTube! (Brittany’s side gig).............................................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and...2024-10-2044 min
SLP Coffee TalkChanging the way SLPs service speech sound disorders in the schoolsHallie is joined by Mindy Hudon & Rachelle Mauer from Achieve Speech & Language Services, LLC. They are changing the way SLPs service speech sound disorders in the schools.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie Sherman welcomes Mindy Hudon and Rachelle Mauer, co-owners of Achieve Speech and Language Services and the creators of Snappy Speech. This research-based speech sound intervention program is designed to help school-based SLPs work more efficiently by reducing high caseloads, allowing them to focus on what matters most — working at the top of their license. With over 30 years of combined school-based experience, Mindy an...2024-10-1427 minCoffee, Tea, and 3 SLPsEpisode 48 - Child-Led TherapyWhat’s the Craic?! 😎 The SLPs discuss what they’ve been up to. New job? House buying? Sea shanties? Oh and they also talk about child-led therapy. Please excuse Kyla’s poor audio quality. She lost her mic in her move..............................................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ Support our podcast🛍️ Shop our merch2024-10-0750 min
Stuttering Foundation PodcastSLPs Who Stutter Series: Derek's StoryWant to share your feedback? Send us a message!Derek E. Daniels, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an associate professor, speech-language pathologist, and person who stutters, shares his story to continue our, 'SLPs Who Stutter' series in honor of National Stuttering Awareness Week.Our 'SLPs Who Stutter' Series features the personal stories in a monologue, open-ended storytelling format of exceptional SLPs who stutter. They share their personal journeys, interweaving how those journeys impact their professional journeys, and offer listeners insights into the lived-experience within a specialized lens.Bio: Derek E. Daniels, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is...2024-05-2822 min
The Speech SourceS2E12: Empowering SLPs with Creative Resources with SLP Erin LarsenIn this episode of the Speech Source Podcast, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon, interview SLP Erin Larson, the dynamic force behind Speech Tea. Erin shares her fascinating journey from aspiring pharmacist to passionate speech therapist. Erin's career took shape in a private practice setting, where she faced the challenge of working at a new, under-resourced location. This experience spurred her creativity, leading her to start making her own materials and eventually putting her creations on her own Teachers Pay Teachers Page. Through hard work and dedication, Erin built a successful TPT store, emphasizing the importance of a...2024-05-2135 minStuttering Foundation PodcastSLPs Who Stutter Series: Angélica’s StoryWant to share your feedback? Send us a message!Angélica Bernabé is a speech-language pathologist, psychologist, researcher, and person who stutters. She is originally from Peru and will begin her Ph.D. studies at Florida State University in the Fall. Angélica continues our series, 'SLPs Who Stutter' in honor of National Stuttering Awareness Week and shares her story.Our 'SLPs Who Stutter' Series features the personal stories in a monologue, open-ended storytelling format of exceptional SLPs who stutter. They share their personal journeys, interweaving how those journeys impact their professional journeys, and offer lis...2024-05-2119 min
Speechie Side Up[Podcourse] Part 2: How AAC Consultants Support School SLPsIn this episode, I am joined by Tiffany Pierangelo and Megan Hapeman, as we dive into a comprehensive discussion that focuses on the role AAC consultants play in supporting SLPs within large school districts.
Tiffany and Megan, experienced Speech Pathologists and AAC consultants, covered effective strategies for aiding school-based SLPs, highlighting the importance of training, feedback from new SLPs, and the necessity of ongoing support.
Register here to earn ASHA CEUs and visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.2024-05-1530 min
Let's Get Physical (Therapy)Celebrating Our Speech Language Pathologists with SLPs Anna Dickstein & Sandra GuevaraSend us a textJoin us on Speech Language Pathologist Appreciation Day (it’s actually May 18th, but we’re celebrating with our SLPs early!) as we delve into the world of SLPs. Discover what Speech Language Pathologists do, the wide range of patients they help—from infants to the elderly—and the diverse settings where they work, including hospitals, schools, and outpatient clinics. Learn who refers individuals to SLPs and the collaborative efforts between SLPs and physical therapists to provide comprehensive care. Join us in celebrating the vital contributions of SLPs in enhancing c...2024-05-1441 min