Venita

Speechie Side Up

You’re listening to the Speechie Side Up podcast hosted by author, AAC specialist, and matcha tea lover, Venita Litvack! Every week, you get to hear what other SLPs are doing in the field and how they found their passion. This podcast was created to help YOU stop re-inventing the wheel and start loving your job again!

Author

Venita

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Education

Podcast website

www.vtheslp.com

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

64: Laryngeal Learning: Best Practice for SLP's Treating Voice 31.10.2019

In this SLP Live session, we discussed different types of vocal rehabilitation techniques, the referral and assessment process for voice disorders, and when it's appropriate to discharge a patient. We also explored different considerations to keep in mind when running a private practice that serves patients with voice disorders.

63: Bilingual Myth Busters & Best Practices for Bilingual Speech/Language Assessment 30.10.2019

In this session, we discussed common myths associated with bilingual language development. We also discussed different resources for learning more about best practices when providing bilingual speech therapy and during a  bilingual speech and language evaluation. In addition, we explored various strategies for integrating the curriculum into bilingual language therapy and running whole group...

62: The One About Social Thinking with Michelle Garcia Winner 30.10.2019

Keynote interview from SLP Live featuring Michelle Garcia Winner of Social Thinking.  Michelle is a speech-language pathologist, and pioneer in treating social learning challenges. She travels all over the world to deliver energetic and educational conference presentations. Michelle is also a prolific writer and has written and co-authored more than 40 books and over 100 articles about a term...

61: The One About Moving Beyond Requesting with AAC Users 23.10.2019

This week’s episode is a panel discussion form the AAC rock stars – Kacy, Joey, Kristen, Anne, and yours truly --  where we talk about helping our students move beyond requesting. We cover things like our favorites apps and games, strategies for helping our students find their voices and learn to protest, what types of activities facilitate language functions, recommended reading, mindsets to...

60: The One About Hearing Loss with Lindsay Cockburn 16.10.2019

This week you get to hear from pediatric audiologist Lindsay Cockburn. In this episode, Lindsay shares about her background and how and why audiologists and SLPs should collaborate. When you hear her ideas, you’ll see what a no-brainer it is that we work together. Together we can take our hard-of-hearing patients farther. Lindsay explains how hearing loss affects speech and gives us clues on when...

59: The One About Using AAC in the Classroom with Lauren Enders 09.10.2019

This week you get to hear from SLP and AAC expert Lauren Enders. In this episode, Lauren shares some of her favorite sources for information and inspiration. She shares valuable tips for getting buy-in for AAC implementation in schools and how to use AAC in classrooms. We also discuss the importance for looking beyond helping our clients communicate their needs and wants to helping them connect wi...

58: The One About Self-Publishing with Jennie Bjorem 02.10.2019

This week you get to hear from Jennie Bjorem, apraxia expert and publisher of the Bjorem Speech Sound Cues. In this episode, we discuss Jennie’s private practice; we learn the backstory behind her popular Speech Cues; we discuss how she became an apraxia expert...and we discuss some personal things like her exercise routine. You don’t want to miss this one! Come listen in on my chat with Jennie!

57: The One About Working with Older Students with Kristin Bowers 25.09.2019

This week you get to hear from Kristin Bowers, SLP from Kiwi Speech! Kristin has a private practice in Pittsburgh. In this episode, we discuss how Kristin incorporates brain teasers into her therapy, how she’s able to motivate older and gifted students, her unique approach to data collection...and more! Kristin is an extremely talented SLP who runs a blog, TPT store, and private practice. She enjo...

56: The One About Speech Sound Disorders with Amy Graham 18.09.2019

This week you get to hear from Amy Graham of Graham Speech Therapy! Amy works out of her home in Colorado Springs with private-pay clients. In this episode, we discuss being in business for yourself, how having a niche therapy can help draw private-pay patients, the importance of doing an oral mech exam when assessing SSDs, her favorite tip for correcting lateral lisps, and how she uses principles...

55: The One About Theme-Based Therapy with Chloe Elizabeth 11.09.2019

This week you get to hear from the queen of theme-based therapy, Chloe Elizabeth, a pediatric SLP in California. Chloe loves arts and crafts, theme-based therapy, planning ahead, and staying organized.    ⠀ In this episode, Chloe shares how she uses themes to plan ahead for therapy sessions, her go-to resources, and her tips for helping you to get more organized. We also hear about Chloe...

54: The One About SLPAs with Jillian Yudin 04.09.2019

This week you get to hear from Jillian Yudin an SLPA in Orange County, CA. Jillian is the first SLPA on the podcast, and she clarifies for us the role of an SLPA, what they can and can’t do, and how they can augment the practice of an SLP.   ⠀ In this episode, you will learn about Jillian’s path into speech pathology, about the pros and cons of the SLPA path and why it might – or might not –...

53: The One About Bilingual Speech Therapy with Sarah Wu 28.08.2019

This week you get to hear from blogger, Youtuber, and creator of Bilingual Speech Therapy Resources, Sarah Wu! Sarah is a bilingual SLP who was born in Australia, grew up in Wisconsin, and is now located in Illinois. In this episode, you will learn about Sarah’s unique path to speech-language pathology, about the pros and cons of teletherapy, and her bilingual therapy membership service.   Cl...

52: The One About Preventing Burnout with Kirsten Kelly 21.08.2019

This episode features author, blogger and resource creator Kirsten Kelly. Kirsten is half the brains behind It's A Speech Thing. Today we chat about their most popular resources, taking care of your mental health, and about her partnership with close friend, Taryn. Did you know Kirsten loves to bake too? Tune in to hear her favorite recipes!

51: The One About Volunteering Abroad with Shannon Werbeckes 14.08.2019

This episode features blogger and pediatric SLP, Shannon Werbeckes of Speechy Musings! Listen to learn about her AAC Implementation Toolkit, 5 things she wants every SLP to know, and all about her volunteer trip to Ghana. Click here for the show notes!

50: The One Year Anniversary Episode 10.07.2019

Kim returns for a reunion and we catch up over wine and Mexican food. It’s an easy listen and you’re going to love her tips for getting rid of clutter and reducing screen time for kids. Tune in to celebrate one year of SSU with us! This podcast would not have been possible with you! Click here for the show notes! Need help managing all of your goals? Try SWIVEL Scheduler for FREE https://swivelsch...

49: The One About Getting Autism Siblings Involved in Therapy with Natalie Castro 03.07.2019

This episode features author and autism sibling, Natalie Castro! Listen to hear what it's like growing up with a sibling with autism, the importance of getting autism siblings involved in speech and language therapy, and about a new book she wrote with her sister who has autism. Click here for the show notes!

48: The One About Sensory Storytelling with Author Kelsey Brown 26.06.2019

This episode features author and graduate student, Kelsey Brown! Listen to hear her tips for incorporating sensory storytelling in therapy, what resources she has found to be helpful as a graduate student, and why she wrote the published book, Come On, Calm ! Click here for the show notes!

47: The One About Pediatric Dysphagia with Michelle Dawson 19.06.2019

This episode features podcast host and pediatric dysphagia expert, Michelle Dawson! Listen to learn about important considerations and her top 5 tips for treating pediatric dysphagia, as well as what you can find on her podcast called First Bite. Click here for the show notes! Get 30% of Healthy Height with the code SPEECHIE30 by visiting https://www.healthy-height.com/  

46: The One About Play-Based Therapy & Private Practice with Emily Cohen 12.06.2019

This episode features Emily Cohen, an SLP, author, and the founder of Tandem Speech Therapy! Listen to hear her tips for starting a private practice, her go-to strategies for teaching language through play, and all about her new book called Playing With Purpose. Click here for the show notes! Get 30% of Healthy Height with the code SPEECHIE30 by visiting https://www.healthy-height.com/  

45: The One with Catherine From Chi Kids Feeding 05.06.2019

This episode features Catherine Callahan of Chi Kids Feeding. Listen to hear her tips for food chaining, a product that she uses with picky eaters, and courses that she recommends for learning more about feeding and swallowing. Click here for the show notes! Get 30% of Healthy Height with the code SPEECHIE30 by visiting https://www.healthy-height.com/  

44: The One About Correcting a Lisp & Vocalic R with Karen Krogg 29.05.2019

This episode features Karen Krogg from The Pedi Speechie! Listen to hear her tips for treating a lisp and vocalic /r/, about her most popular TPT resources, and where she gets inspiration for her funny felt board quotes. Click here for the show notes! Get 30% of Healthy Height with the code SPEECHIE30 by visiting https://www.healthy-height.com/  

43: The One About SLP Doctoral Programs with Danielle Reed 22.05.2019

This episode features Danielle Reed from Sublime Speech! Listen to learn about her involvement in a recently published book on autism, how she manages being a doctoral student and lead SLP in her district, and what she enjoys doing on her free time.   Click here for the show notes! Get 30% of Healthy Height with the code SPEECHIE30 by visiting https://www.healthy-height.com/  

42: The One About PECS with Lindsey Hockel 15.05.2019

This episode features Lindsey Hockel from Speechy Things! Listen to find out her tips for targeting the /r/ sound, managing challenging behaviors, and implementing PECs. Click here for the show notes!

41: The One About Selective Mutism with Mia McDaniel 08.05.2019

This episode features Mia McDaniel from Putting Words in Your Mouth! Listen to find out why she started blogging, what the evidence says about working with students with selective mutism, and what it is like working at the district level. Click here for the show notes!

40: The One About Clinical Fellowship with Julia Mora 01.05.2019

This episode features Julia Mora from Easy Speechie! Listen to hear how her Clinical Fellowship year is going, how Instagram has influenced her professional career, and some new projects she is working on. Click here for the show notes!

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