SLP Coffee Talk

Do your students love technology like mine do? If so, you’re going to love today’s guest on SLP Coffee Talk! I sat down with Gareth Walkom from withVR. He’s here to share what he does with VR and how it can benefit our speech therapy students! Topics covered in this episode include: The real-life challenges that this tool can help your students overcome How VR can help your students get valuable p...

Looking for ways to get your students more involved, more engaged, and seeing more results? You have to try interest-based therapy!  Many of us struggle with keeping our students engaged and motivated- especially our older ones. So instead of fighting the fight and trying to get them to engage in the activities you choose,  how about we flip the script and focus more on their interests? I’m sharin...

Looking for tips on doing diagnostic assessments on students who speak different languages? In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Puja and Prabhu to talk about diagnostic assessments of students speaking South Asian languages. They’re sharing tools and tips for us to better serve our students who speak these languages.  Topics covered in this episode include: The challenges SLPs face...

Let’s talk comprehensive literacy and AAC! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Amanda Soper who is an AAC expert, particularly when it comes to literacy and vision-impaired students. She’s here to discuss comprehensive literacy and how we can utilize robust AAC vocabulary to help our students reach their reading goals.  Topics covered in this episode include: The importance of high...

I can't believe it is already Valentine's Day week!  You're probably looking for some activities you can do to incorporate the Valentine's Day theme without acquiring a ton of prep, without being too cutesy and mushy, and that doesn't require any money. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!  I'm sharing 3 free and fun activities you can use with your speech students for...

As SLPs, the relationship between grad students and supervisors is so important for the success of the new SLP.  In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with two SLPs, Kathleen and Shelby, to talk about their supervisor-grad student relationship. They share their best tips for new grad students and supervisors so that they can all build strong relationships that are beneficial to everyone i...

Have you ever thought about using music in speech therapy?  You are going to love this episode! I sat down with Kevin Simmons, AKA The Singing SLP, to talk all about how we can incorporate music and singing into our speech therapy sessions to help our students reach their goals in a fun and interactive way.  Topics covered in this episode include: How Kevin discovered the power of music in speech...

Do you have students who really struggle with the /r/ sound?  R distortions can be tricky! Clinically, it’s a huge challenge for many SLPs to work with. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Tara McAllister to talk about how we can use biofeedback to improve treatment for persistent issues with the /r/ sound.  Tara McAllister, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor of Communicati...

Wondering how you can utilize sensory play in speech to help your students meet their goals? You’re going to love this episode of SLP Coffee Talk!  I sat down with Dr. Reyna Hernandez and she is going to share her top tips for all things sensory play in speech therapy.  Topics covered in this episode include: When Reyna discovered the wonder of sensory play How to incorporate more senses into sens...

Wondering how you can better help your deaf and hard-of-hearing students when it comes to using their AAC and ASL? You’re in luck!  I sat down with one of my 2024 March Speech Retreat Speakers, Quinn Kelly, to discuss how we can better implement AAC in combination with ASL with our deaf and hard-of-hearing students in speech therapy. Quinn is an expert and she’s sharing all of her tips in this epi...

Do you know the impact you are making on your students each and every day?  Since we are just starting a brand new year, I want you to make this a year that you absolutely love what you do. I’m sharing a recording with one of my Speech Retreat speakers, Jill Silverman. She is someone who loves being an SLP and you can see it in everything she does. She’s sharing her experiences working with older...

It’s the last episode of SLP Coffee Talk for 2023! Where did the time go?  In this episode, I want to share a special episode with you. I’m doing a full 2023 recap and giving you a sneak peak into what you can expect from Speech Time Fun in 2024. So many incredible things are in the works and I am thrilled to kick off this new year and tell you all about it. Topics covered in this episode include:...

One of my absolute favorite resources to use in speech is YouTube videos!  There is so much to love because there are so many options, it’s free, it’s motivating, and you can work on any possible goal! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing my favorite holiday video that you can use this season with all of your speech groups.  Topics covered in this episode include: Why this video is perf...

Can you believe it’s the holiday season already?  To celebrate, in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing low-prep therapy ideas that you can use in the upcoming days so that you can survive until Christmas break. These therapy ideas are all free holiday activities that are perfect for your older speech students! Topics covered in this episode include: The easiest holiday activities to use d...

Wondering how you can better support the Gestalt language processors on your caseload? In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I have Farwa Husain who is one of our March 2024 Speech Retreat speakers on the show. She specializes in Gestalt Language Processors and she’s here to share some of her expertise and teach us how we can better support their language development in speech.  Topics covered in th...

Are you in search of career-life balance?  Or maybe struggling with burnout? This episode is for you!  Many SLPs struggle with this, and so in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Ish Samarakoon to talk about how we can find more balance in our lives as busy SLPs. She also shares some valuable tips for developing a growth mindset and overcoming burnout.   Topics covered in this episode...

Wondering how you can help your families that have recently gotten an autism diagnosis?  In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Hat Richardson to talk about how she got diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult and how it has changed the way she approaches supporting her families and students with autism. She’s here to share some of her top tips for SLPs so that we can better support...

Wondering how you can get parents more involved when it comes to screen time for their child? You’re not alone! In fact, a lot of SLPs struggle with that. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m chatting with Jeanelle Canelo who is here to share some tips to get parents more involved with their children during screen time.  Topics covered in this episode include: Common parent concerns with scr...

Want a fresh and fun activity that you can use in hundreds of ways in speech?!  I have you covered in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! I’m sharing one of my favorite free websites that you can use to make custom receipts for your speech therapy sessions. You can work on so many goals with this and I am sharing all about it in this episode!  Topics covered in this episode include: The types of goal...

Want to better support your students with dyslexia when teaching online?  I have you covered! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with a former special education teacher, Michelle Breitenbach from Read to Rewire, to talk all about working virtually with dyslexia students. Michelle also shares some tips for keeping it simple and using authentic materials when teaching online.  Michelle h...

Halloween is right around the corner! If you are looking for some engaging and better yet, free Halloween speech activities, you’re in the right place!  In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk,  I'm sharing four free ideas that you can use with your speech students, especially your older ones, to keep them motivated and engaged while working on a variety of goals this Halloween season. They’re goi...

Are you a multi-passionate SLP trying to balance it all?  Let me tell you, you are not alone! Luckily, being an SLP doesn’t have to be the only thing that defines you! You can lean into those other passions too. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Rachel Musial to talk about how you can balance your SLP identity and your personal passions as a multi-passionate person.  Rachel Musia...

Are you getting a little overwhelmed with time management? Not sure what to work on? Maybe feeling a little bit of self-doubt?  Well, you are going to love my guest on this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! Theresa Harp is here to talk about time management for busy SLPs. If you feel like you just don’t have the time to get everything done, you’re going to love her practical, tactical tips for changing...

Looking for some engaging games for speech therapy that are interactive, and better yet, free?  I have you covered! In the latest episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing three of my favorite games to use in speech therapy to help students reach a variety of goals with just their computer or device. Some of these games may be new to you, or you may have heard of them before, but they are all perfec...

Wondering if you should go the school route or the private practice route? Or if you’re even in the right setting at all?  Don’t worry! I brought Adrienne Fuller onto this episode to help us figure it out. Adrienne has worked in every single setting so she knows a thing or two about each one and how to determine what’s right for you and she’s sharing all of her tips with us today!  Topics covered...