Speechie Side Up

In this episode, I am joined by Carrie Clark, M.A. CCC-SLP, to explore techniques to revolutionize scheduling and service delivery to save time without compromising on client progress. Carrie discussed a deep dive into time mastery strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), particularly focusing on school-based settings. Key learning outcomes include changing mindsets to streamline proces...

In this episode, I am joined by Carrie Clark, M.A. CCC-SLP, to explore techniques to revolutionize scheduling and service delivery to save time without compromising on client progress. Carrie discussed a deep dive into time mastery strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), particularly focusing on school-based settings. Key learning outcomes include changing mindsets to streamline proces...

In this episode, I am joined by Melanie Evans from Pediatric Speech Sisters. Melanie shares insights on cultural diversity, inclusion, and the importance of cultural competemility in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). The conversation covers defining cultural competemility, ethical considerations according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and practical ways to...

In this episode, I am joined by Melanie Evans from Pediatric Speech Sisters. Melanie shares insights on cultural diversity, inclusion, and the importance of cultural competemility in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). The conversation covers defining cultural competemility, ethical considerations according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and practical ways to...

In this episode, I am joined by Carly Dorfman, M.S., CCC-SLP, Owner of KIDnection, and Lead Speech Language Pathologist and Parent Educator.  She is a licensed, certified, and credentialed pediatric speech-language pathologist with over 10 years of experience treating children of all developmental levels. Her specialty is in a child and family centered approach using evidence-based best practices...

In this episode, I am joined by Tracy Bond. Tracy is an SLP and CEO, as well as, a wife, mom of 3 girls and grandmother ("Mam") to a 7 year old granddaughter. She received her undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of South Alabama and her graduate degree in SLP from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She also obtained her Ed. S in Instructional Techn...

In this episode, I am joined by Jamie Giannino, a Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Wordwise Speech Therapy, a boutique private practice specializing in early language, parent training, school age language, and speech sound disorders. Wordwise Speech recently branched off to include a nonprofit charity, Wordwise Speech Foundation wherein Jamie donates time, therapeutic intervention, and sch...

In this episode, I am joined by Hannah Davis (she/her). Hannah is an ASHA certified clinically competent speech language pathologist, licensed and practicing in the state of Virginia. She works full time in a public elementary school, and owns her own private practice, Dominion Speech Services, LLC. Hannah has practiced for 6 years, and has experience in a variety of settings. When not in the spee...

In this episode, I am joined by Kate Kurzhal, a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist serving the South Bend, IN area. She is the sole owner and operator of Therapeutic Interventions & Solutions, LLC. Her interest in the field began as a young adult while helping her Dad run "Learn to Skate" clinics where several children and their families with varying disorders learned...

In this episode, I am joined by Anne Page MS, CCC-SLP . Anne is an ASHA certified speech language pathologist with a Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University.  She is an award-winning blogger and international speaker.  She has worked as a speech therapist for a Title I school for the past 11 years.  She is currently the Assistive Technology Lead serv...

In this episode, I gave an overview of the top six AAC applications and how to get access to them. I discussed some features of Lamp Words for Life, Touch Chat HD, Tobii Dynabox Snap or TV Snap, Go Talk Now, Proloquo2Go, Cough Drop, and how to obtain trial devices.

In this episode, I am joined by Kimberly Tice, MS, CCC-SLP, as we discussed 10 different strategies or tips to get an entire team to use the child's device. Kim provides intervention in language, learning, literacy and feeding to people with autism spectrum disorder as a speech-language pathologist and certified special educator. She is an affiliate of ASHA Special Interest Groups 1, Language...

In this episode, I am joined by Kimberly Tice, MS, CCC-SLP. Kim provides intervention in language, learning, literacy and feeding to people with autism spectrum disorder as a speech-language pathologist and certified special educator. She is an affiliate of ASHA Special Interest Groups 1, Language Learning and Education; and 12, Augmentative and Alternative Communication. She is also my co-author...

This episode is all about creating value-based vision boards! We'll cover 5 tips to make sure your vision board goals are attainable, realistic, and meaningful this year. 

In this episode, I am joined by Sydney  Bridenstine. Sydney founded Olive Branch Speech Therapy, LLC in 2015 as a solo practitioner, and she now leads a team of amazing speech-language pathologists. She grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee and has been practicing as a pediatric SLP in Nashville since 2009 in the public school and private therapy settings.  Sydney earned her undergraduate degree in Co...

In this episode, I am joined by Emma Lomax, a Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of Communication Kids. Emma graduated from Queen Margaret University with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She is registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) as well as with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). Emma has experience working...

In this episode, I am joined by Gabriella Garcia, a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist based in Miami, FL who is passionate about working with children of all ages and abilities. She is licensed in the state of Florida and holds her Certificate of Competence through the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Gaby loves creating fun and meaningful opportunities to build a...

In this episode, I am joined by Barbara Coven-Ellis, an ASHA  certified speech-language pathologist who is dedicated to helping kids and their families find their way through medically complex and socially isolating feeding and communication challenges.  Speech Pathology is a second career for Barbara, who spent over 30 years in the performing arts as an actress and singer before becoming an SLP....

In this episode, I am joined by Marsha Pinto, a speech therapist that works for San Jose Unified School District in Northern California. She primarily works with autistic students, followed by selective mutism and apraxia. She has appeared multiple times on NBC news advising on pediatric speech development. She has also spoken at various conferences on the topic of introverted SLPs. Visit Speechie...

In this episode, I am joined by Rachel Zukose at the ASHA Convention. Rachel Zukose, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD,  is an ASHA certified and New York State licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the Hudson Valley who assesses and treats a diverse range of communication disorders.  Rachel has experience with assessment and treatment with both pediatric and adult patients within a variety of areas including:...

In this episode, I am joined by Angelyn Franks in the Tassel booth at the latest ASHA Convention. Angelyn is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist for over 13 years and is dedicated to helping others find their voice and communicate with confidence. Her goal is to have big conversations to help reframe our beliefs about stress, explore practical strategies, & support one another on a j...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bryanna Molina, a pediatric speech-language pathologist with 8 years of experience in the public schools in New York and Florida. She now works at a private practice in Miami and is also an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University, teaching Phonetics to undergraduate students. Her interests include speech sound disorders, swallowing and feeding, autism,...

In this episode, I am joined by Amy Prince and Amber Ladd. Amy and Amber are Speech-Language Pathologists with over 31 combined years of experience. They are extremely passionate about working with children, and integrating behavioral techniques in speech therapy. Amy and Amber are the co-owners of The TALK Team, a pediatric speech therapy clinic located in Fresno, CA. They each received their Mas...

In this episode, I am joined by Megan Peveto, a Speech Language Pathologist and the woman behind SLP Next Door.  Following a series of life events, she found herself in the home-health world where she has spent the last 4 years doing a lot of trial and error and tons of research when it comes to serving this population. Megan has been in the speech therapy field for over 10 years. She worked as an...

In this episode,  I am joined by Michele Rothstein, a school-based Speech Language Pathologist working full-time in an elementary school for students K-6 while running SLP Madness.  Michele serves as a coach for school-based SLPs to help them meet the ever-growing demands of their caseload while meeting the needs of their students.  Michele strives to provide high quality treatment based on the st...