Speechie Side Up

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Dani Gaff, a pediatric speech-language pathologist at an elementary school in Indiana. She is also the owner of The Messy SLP, LLC, a small private practice serving pediatric clients in the Michiana area. She is better known as @TheMessySLP on Instagram, where she uses her platform to encourage work/life balance, share real-life humor, and collaborate with others...

We're kicking off the 2023 season with this episode on creating value-based vision boards! We'll cover 5 tips to make sure your vision board goals are attainable, realistic, and meaningful this year.  If starting a private practice or helping your practice run automatically is one of your goals this year, then check out Simple Practice! I use it in my private practice and it has everything I...

The episode is part of the AAC Connect series and was inspired by a frustrated teacher that reached out to me. She was told her student wasn’t ready for AAC because he did not point, discriminate or attend long enough. I share some ways to address each skill when a client is not exhibiting these skills "yet." This episode is also a sneak peak into the AAC Connect program. AAC Connect includes a va...

The episode is part of the AAC Connect series. I used to provide AAC trial devices to professionals. Now that I’m on the other side as a private practitioner, I wish we could hold on to the devices longer. Every client is so unique and feature matching can take a long time. Especially if you only see a client 1-2 times a week! Here are 5 things you can do to help with the trial process. This episo...

This solo episode is all about the mistakes I made with AAC in the past. We review 6 things I wish I knew starting out with AAC like determining grid size, programming, moving beyond requesting, teaching literacy, adding gestalts, and giving exploration time. This episode is also a sneak peak into the AAC Connect program. AAC Connect includes a variety of therapy materials, training, and personali...

This solo is all about AAC in early intervention. We review 3 tips to start using AAC in EI when you don’t have buy-in or access to high-tech systems. This episode is also a sneak peak into the AAC Connect program. AAC Connect includes a variety of therapy materials, training, and personalized support. You can access ALL of these resources for $99 until the end of 11/2/22 or using the code SSUCREW...

In this podcourse, we review the characteristics of play and how the environment impacts play and social participation. We also review strategies to connect with children and empower caregivers in play. This episode is part of a digital conference event called SLP Live. Listening to this episode does not automatically guarantee ASHA CEUs. If you want to earn .1 ASHA CEUs, download the playbook, jo...

In this podcourse, we review the bunched and retroflex productions of /r/. We also review evidence-based strategies for elicitation of /r/ in multiple contexts. This episode is part of a digital conference event called SLP Live. Listening to this episode does not automatically guarantee ASHA CEUs. If you want to earn .1 ASHA CEUs, download the playbook, join the private community, access the exhib...

In this podcourse, we discuss barriers to an interdisciplinary approach to augmentative alternative communication (AAC) implementation.  We also discuss the importance of approachable collaboration, dissemination, and strategies to implement AAC throughout the day. This episode is part of a digital conference event called SLP Live. Listening to this episode does not automatically guarantee AS...

In this podcourse, I am joined by Kayla Fontenot, a Speech-Language Pathologist and IAOM Certified Orofacial Myologist®. Kayla has worked in hospitals, rehab centers, and school districts across the state of Texas. She has been in private practice since 2011, licensed in the state of Texas, and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (...

In this episode I am joined by Becky, a Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for creating fun and engaging materials for therapy sessions and lessons. She loves sharing parent coaching tips & tricks, and helping other SLPs love early language development and intervention. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this episode I am joined by Kelly Vess. Aside from being a pediatric speech-language pathologist and an off-campus clinical supervisor, Kelly Vess is the author of the digital, how-to, treatment book, "Speech Sound Disorders: Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment" (Thieme Publishers). Kelly also presents the latest best-practice intervention seminars for SpeechPathology.com and the Bureau of E...

In this episode, I am joined by Brooke & Bridget, sisters and speech-language pathologists who are passionate about guiding parents with practical tips to integrate speech and language techniques into their everyday routines. Together, they have more than 20 years of combined experience, and have even been featured on Good Morning America! Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episod...

In this episode, I am joined by Mollie Romano, a professor and Assistant Director of the Communication and Early Childhood Research and Practice Center at Florida State University. Her research focuses on caregiver implemented interventions to support the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities and those at risk for delays, professional development approaches for early childhood prov...

In this podcourse, I am joined by Cara Tambellini. Cara is an early intervention expert speech-language pathologist. She has over a decade of experience working with young children under the age of three. She holds a master's degree in speech-language pathology from Northwestern University. She is licensed to practice in California and is registered by the College of Speech and Hearing Professiona...

Today I am joined by Los Angeles-based speech therapist, parent coach and technology specialist, Rachel Madel. Rachel is dedicated to helping families and speech therapists of children with complex communication needs to communicate functionally throughout their day. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.

In this podcourse, I am joined by Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP. Cari is a pediatric speech-language pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in 1993 and her master’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1995. Cari is a therapist, consultant, author, and nationally recognized speaker who gets pa...

In this podcourse, I am joined by Jessie Ginsburg, M.A, CCC-SLP. Jessie a Sensory IntegrationⓇ trained speech-language pathologist, creator of ASD from the Inside Out, and founder of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, a top-rated speech & language clinic in Los Angeles. Through her national publications and talks, and her internationally-acclaimed Inside Out course, Jessie inspires a new way of thin...

In this podcourse, I am joined by Rachel Dorsey, a Speech-Language Pathologist, educator, consultant, and autism rights advocate. Through her private practice/consultancy, Rachel Dorsey: Autistic SLP, LLC, she provides therapy sessions and education to parents, professionals, school districts, and organizations through coaching, consultations, in-services, professional developments, and courses on...

In this episode, I am joined by Cheri Dodge Chin, an assistive technology consultant for a public school district in Portland, Oregon. She has a clinical doctorate in speech-language pathology and 20+ years of experience helping children, educators, and families develop speech & language skills. She began her blog, Super Power Speech, in 2008 with the hope of engaging other speech pathologists...

In this podcourse, I am joined by Michelle Therrien, a professor at Florida State University whose research interests include connection building – supporting social interaction and friendship for individuals who use AAC, bringing researchers and practitioners together to support the use of evidence-based practices in schools and communities, and forming interdisciplinary collaborations to increas...

In this podcourse, I am joined by Kate McLaughlin, a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in augmentative communication for children with complex communication needs.  She is passionate about supporting children and families on their journey to autonomous communication. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and holds licensure as a spe...

In this podcourse, we identified 3 signs of dyslexia and discussed an SLPs role in the diagnosing process. We looked at 3 areas to assess dyslexia and how to effectively identify which 2 assessments to consider for a dyslexia evaluation. This episode is part of a digital conference event called SLP Live. Listening to this episode does not automatically guarantee ASHA CEUs. If you want to earn .1 A...

In this podcourse, we discussed basic understandings of co-regulation and self-regulation. We also discussed the difference between behaviors and dysregulation or stress behaviors. In addition, we explored various strategies and approaches to co-regulation and how to integrate them into therapy. This episode is part of a digital conference event called SLP Live. Listening to this episode does not...

In this podcourse, we discussed gestalt language processing and how to identify a gestalt learner. We discussed the need to identify a gestalt language learner when assessing progress and explored what treatment would look like in relation to natural language acquisition. This episode is part of a digital conference event called SLP Live. Listening to this episode does not automatically guarantee...