I’m still riding high from SLP Summit earlier this month. In case you missed it, my presentation was titled “Building Language supports through AAC”. I co-presented with Brian Whitmer from Coughdrop AAC. He handled high-tech while I spoke about low-tech AAC. The excitement, the connections, the information and the buzz was so uplifting and informative. I’m Read More …
Share the wins: School SLP Success Stories
As a school speech language pathologist (SLP) we are lucky to be a part of some wonderful SLP success stories. After all, that’s why we do this job; we love to be able to make a difference. This is a really cool little story with a happy ending. A few years ago we got a Read More …
SLP Summer Planner for Speech
Do you love planners as much as I do? I created a special SLP summer planner just to help you make sure your summer doesn’t slip away. And the best part…it’s FREE! WE made it through another year! Now for a well-deserved summer break. If you’re like me you start the summer with very well-intended Read More …
Get Free Better Hearing and Speech Month Helpful School Posters
Want to do something for Better Hearing and Speech Month (every May) and don’t have time to prepare something? I’m pretty sure it wasn’t a school based SLP who decided May was the best month for this. I’ve got you covered with these free handouts/posters. There’s a black & white version or four pretty color Read More …
How an SLP can help an Autism Mom: A Candid Interview
With April being Autism Awareness month, I thought this was the perfect time to do this interview. I’ve been following Nicky on Instagram for the past two years. She has an inspirational, positive feed (Nickys Day) showcasing her days as a mother of a child with Autism. Her son, MJ is 12 yrs old. I Read More …
A Quick, Inexpensive Way to Get Started with Core Vocabulary in the Classroom
Do you struggle with planning functional communication therapy? Do you leave those sessions feeling frustrated and like it nothing is working? I sure used to. And then I discovered the power of Core Vocabulary. You can add structure, consistency and fun to your sessions by using Core Vocabulary. You’ll be amazed at how you can Read More …
SLP Like a Boss: Adrienne from Learn with Adrienne
In this series I’m interviewing SLP boss women who work by day as a speech language pathologist, but at night (and on weekends) they are building a business. I’m talking about websites, blogs, courses and therapy materials for their fellow SLPs and teachers. These are women I admire professionally and who inspire me. I write this Read More …
SLP Freebies
Have you been working your nicely manicured fingers to the bone? I know I have, it’s just that time of year. Loads of IEP meetings, evaluations and always progress reports (ugh). I’m giving you a few handy resources. You can give these to parents, your team, or share them with a CF student you’re supervising…and Read More …
It Doesn’t Need to be Perfect: Eight Ways to Put the Fun in Functional Communication
Did you catch my “Putting the Fun in Functional Communication” presentation last week on SLP Summit? I hope so. I really enjoyed the interaction but to be honest it was really hard to talk and keep up with the chat feature of the platform. Luckily, I was able to review the entire chat to make Read More …
You Don’t Have to Buy Anything
Happy New Year SLPgirlbosses, I don’t know about you but I feel like everyone’s been trying to sell me something during the holidays. And then all the post holiday sales; don’t get me wrong, I do LOVE to shop, just not constantly. We bought the presents, opened the presents, ate all the cookies, and drank all Read More …