Speech and Language Kids Podcast

Teletherapy doesn't have to feel chaotic, complicated, or exhausting. In today's episode, we're breaking down a simple, no-fluff system for running effective and engaging speech-language teletherapy sessions, whether you're supporting speech, language, fluency, social skills, or functional communication. You'll learn how to confidently define your role, identify exactly which skills to target, and...

Ever cried in the school break room because you were doing everything you could for your students… and it still didn't feel like enough? Yeah. Me too. In today's episode, I'm sharing my origin story of how I went from an overwhelmed school SLP (piecing together random activities, constantly behind, constantly doubting myself) to creating this amazing company where I'm now selling my own Curriculum...

School-age language therapy can feel like the Wild West!  There are too many different skills to teach and no clear answer on what will actually move the needle for our clients. In today's episode, we're cutting through the chaos and laying out a clear, practical roadmap for real-world therapy activities that will actually help your language clients. You'll learn: How Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 su...

Dreading one (or more) of your sessions this week? You're not alone—every SLP has those "please don't make me go in there" moments. And most of the time, that dread comes from one thing: not having the right materials or a clear plan for progress. In Part 2 of our Caseload Makeover series, I'll walk you step-by-step through how to match each client's goals with the right Therapy Packet inside the...

Are you working with a child or teen who stutters?   In today's episode, Carrie breaks down four simple, research-supported exercises that help school-age children and teens communicate more effectively.  This episode is action-packed, full of exercises and strategies that you can use in speech therapy right away or at home to support a child or teen who is struggling. We're moving beyond theory. ...

What should we focus on in middle school and high school speech/language therapy? In today's episode, I'll share with you a practical, no-fluff framework for supporting teenagers on real-life communication skills through our speech/language therapy sessions. We'll cover the four big areas that matter most for helping adolescents thrive in school, work, relationships, and independence: Executive Fu...

Get ready for a totally transparent, behind-the-scenes walk through how I actually run speech and language therapy.  No jargon, no overthinking, and definitely no fluff. In today's episode, I'm breaking down my entire therapy system from start to finish. You'll learn exactly how I choose goals, organize materials, run sessions, and streamline data collection using the SLK Curriculum and Goal Packe...

Whether you've inherited a messy caseload… …or you've simply been in survival mode so long that things are a bit chaotic…. Our Caseload Makeover will help you clean up your caseload and get rid of inefficiencies. This month, join us on a journey to streamline your caseload, fast track clients who are close to dismissal, and make your planning process smooth and easy. In this episode, we kick off o...

How Do We Help Non-Speaking Children? Helping an autistic child learn to speak can feel overwhelming—it's so hard to know where to start.  But these 6 simple strategies are easy to use and create big impact for our autistic clients and children. Whether you're a speech-language pathologist in the therapy room, a parent at home, a teacher in the classroom, or a childcare provider, these strategies...

In today's episode, I'm diving into one of the most important communication skills we can teach our neurodivergent children and teens:  conversation . Some children are natural conversationalists, while others need more support—and neither way is "better." But when a child struggles with the nuances of back-and-forth interaction, they deserve tools that help them feel confident, understood, and co...

Too many SLPs feel pressured to bring brand-new activities to every session—but that actually slows progress and burns you out. In today's episode, I explain why sticking with one structured teaching activity (like the workbooks inside our Curriculum) creates better, faster results… and how AI can fill in the gaps with unlimited, customized practice. We walk through a real example targeting vocabu...

Is it actually OK to teach perspective-taking to autistic youth? In this episode, Carrie breaks down the current controversy, explains why so many SLPs feel confused about whether they're "allowed" to teach these skills anymore, and unpacks how traditional Theory of Mind instruction became entwined with masking, judgment, and deficit-based thinking. You'll learn what the real issue is (hint: it's...

Today I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at a HUGE upgrade coming to the SLK Curriculum: data probes for all 84 of our speech, language, and communication goal packets! In this episode, I share why I'm adding these probes (including my recent experience in a rural school district), what the new system looks like, and how these quick assessments will help you set goals, track progress, and str...

It's Caseload Makeover January, and today I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening on my end. This month, I'm not only helping three amazing SLPs inside my private coaching program overhaul their systems—I'm also doing a full caseload makeover myself after taking on a surprise "caseload takeover" at a rural school. In this episode, I share: ✔️ How I stepped into another SLP's ca...

Why is it often so hard to motivate a child or teenager with ADHD to get things done?  In this episode, we're reframing "lack of motivation" and getting to the real issue: motivation doesn't disappear in ADHD—it gets blocked. Often, what looks like laziness, defiance, or avoidance is actually a breakdown in specific executive functioning skills. As part of Hyperfocus January, I'm walking you throu...

Executive functioning challenges can show up everywhere—getting started, staying focused, managing emotions, handling transitions, and keeping track of what needs to happen next. In this episode, we break down what executive functioning really is, why it's so foundational for neurodivergent children and teens, and how to support these skills in a way that builds independence instead of pressure. T...

What do all neurodiverse children and teens truly need in order to learn, communicate, and thrive? In this kickoff episode of our Hyperfocus January series, I break down the four foundational pillars that support neurodiverse individuals across diagnoses, ages, and settings—whether they have communication differences, learning differences, are autistic, have ADHD, are gestalt language processors,...

Our voice and resonance curriculums provide a clear, structured approach for helping children and teens improve their vocal quality, projection, and resonance in healthy, sustainable ways. Each plan includes practical strategies and guided activities that teach students how to use their voice effectively and comfortably across real-world settings—from the classroom to the stage. Give your students...

Our fluency curriculums provide a clear, organized framework for helping children who stutter or have other disfluencies develop the tools they need to communicate effectively. Each plan teaches practical, real-world strategies that help students navigate speaking situations with greater comfort, confidence, and control—whether they're in the classroom, with friends, or out in the community. Give...

Our social communication curriculums provide a  clear, structured pathway  for teaching social skills in a logical progression — from foundational interaction skills to complex communication and relationship-building. Each plan is designed to help children and teens make real-world improvements in everyday conversations, social interactions, and their ability to connect meaningfully with others. Y...

Give children the tools to express themselves — even if they're just starting to find their voice. Our functional communication curriculums guide you through teaching real-world communication skills that help children connect, request, protest, and share with others — in therapy, at home, or in daily routines. You'll have clear, ready-to-use plans that make every session meaningful and progress ea...

Stop spending hours hunting for language activities that only partly fit your students' needs. Our comprehensive language curriculums give you ready-made therapy plans to help children understand others, express themselves clearly, and thrive in every setting—in therapy, at home, or in the classroom. You'll know exactly what to teach next, without second-guessing your plan. Evidence-based. Organiz...

Stop piecing together random articulation activities. Our comprehensive speech sound curriculums give you ready-to-use therapy plans that make it easy to improve speech clarity—in therapy, at home, or in the classroom. Save time, reduce planning stress, and start seeing faster progress in your students or clients. Designed by SLPs. Evidence-based. Easy to follow.

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!

On this podcast recording, we'll be talking about the types of speech and language skills that children need to be ready for Kindergarten this Fall, and how to help them this Summer to get there.