SLP Happy Hour
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SLP Happy Hour is a podcast for caring SLPs who want more calm and less chaos in their workday. We are passionate about combating perfectionism and helping SLPs create stronger and healthier relationships with their work worlds, and to have more fun and calm at home. On the podcast, we talk about happiness, SLP lesson fails, easy (lazy) lessons, new habits we are trying to create, and tips and..
SLP Happy Hour
1y ago
In this solo episode, Sarah answers some private practice questions (and gets very honest about finding a niche and her experience of impostor syndrome before starting a clinic) including how to know when it’s time to start and what a typical day looks like.
Time Stamps
1:30 How did you know it was time to start your own private practice?
4:25 How did you decide on a niche? Do you market yourself differently to keep the caseload you like?
6:08 What does a typical day look like for you?
FYI since this episode was recorded Sarah now does all her own clinic administration and insurance billing a ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
1y ago
In this Episode, you’ll learn Sarie and Sarah’s summer bucket lists, goals & routines they are developing, and their upcoming life changes. Then, the conversation changes to the speech room as the cohosts discuss Childhood Apraxia of speech, including: goal ideas, assessment measures, where to start and therapy techniques.
Time Stamps
0:00-11:40 Intro & Summer Bucket Lists
11:45 How do you know if a child has Apraxia? What assessment measures do you use?
13:57 Once you know a child has CAS, where do you start with speech therapy?
17:05 What are some therapy techniques you use wit ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
1y ago
In this episode, Sarah and Sarie discussed different masking rules in Sarie’s setting (schools) versus Sarah’s Setting (clinic) and the confusion and conflict that has invited for families they see. This conversation isn’t about the hosts’ personal beliefs on masking, but rather the confusing messages regarding mask wearing and that the rules should be consistent between schools and clinics.
The cohosts also discuss four problems with AAC education (and how to fix them), and discuss gestalt language learning and AAC. Sarah and Sarie also share their favorite recent reads, with both nonfiction ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
2y ago
In this Solo episode, Sarah talks about SLP Side Hustles/Side Gigs and answers questions like:
How long does it take to make money once you get a side gig?
What are some side gigs SLPs do?
How much money did you make on TPT?
How do I know if I might be ready to start a business on the side?
Key Ideas
0:00 Why should I start a side business?
02:19 How can an SLP choose what to do for a side hustle?
02:57 What tools/knowledge do you need to start selling on TPT?
03:47 Why did I choose TPT?
05:11 5 Indicators You May be Ready for a Side Gig
06:55 TPT Income Report
09:50 Why haven’t my sales grow ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
2y ago
In this episode, Sarah shares her travel experience to Florida (during the Omicron surge, unfortunately) and what she learned about AAC at the 2022 ATIA conference. The first part of this episode is a chatty account of the travel experience, so if you just want the tips, skip ahead to 18:34.
Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/117
Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
2:57 Why AAC? Why now? (Sarah’s work transition)
7:11 Pandemic Travel
18:34 What I Learned at ATIA
32:39 Wrap Up
Key Takeaways
Don’t assume the child isn’t attending to modeling
Teach, don’t just model
Oftentimes, parent ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
2y ago
For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/114
In this solo episode, Sarah shares dos and don’ts for AAC intervention with emerging communicators.
Apraxia Bundle: https://bit.ly/3o1RbZp
Key Points:
Do extend interactions
Do practice joint problem solving
Do practice playful obstruction
Don’t model words you choose before a session starts (instead, follow the child’s lead)
Don’t hide/mask too many of the words (make sure there are plenty of words to choose from - in most cases)
Don’t just model requesting - do work on comments and negation (and more pragmatic functions)
Conn ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
2y ago
In this interview episode, Sarah talks to Tanna Neufeld SLP & AAC Coach about an early communicator case study.
Key Topics
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:36 Interview Begins
00:06:18 Case Study - Luke
00:22:57 Joint Problem Solving Examples
00:30:37 Core versus Fringe
00:33:41 Varying the routines when a child has one preferred routine/toy
00:37:28 Goals for Emerging Communicators
00:49:28 Students who aren’t attending to AAC models
Reflection Questions:
How can you let go of control and follow the child’s lead during your sessions?
How can you incorporate shared problem solving and communication ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
2y ago
This episode is an interview with Tanna Neufeld, SLP, University of Washington Professor, and AAC Consultant. This episode focuses on intervention sessions for emerging communicators.
For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/112
Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
SLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour
Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
1:45 Interview with Tanna begins: background, interest in AAC
5:00 Impostor ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
2y ago
For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/111
Key Topics
0:00 Introduction
2:01 What to Expect on the Podcast in 2022
3:51 Work and Job Updates for the Cohosts (including celebrations and challenges)
17:03 End of Year Reflections (5 Important Reflection Questions - and our Answers)
23:01 Recap
End-of-Year Questions:
What is something that disappointed you and something that surprised you in 2021?
What is something that has changed for you in the past year?
What goals do you have that you are going to put on hold or let go of that are no longer serving you?
How is your heart ..read more
SLP Happy Hour
2y ago
For Full Show Notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/110
In this solo episode, Sarah shares 5 benefits to setting boundaries, plus some scripts for SLPs looking to set more boundaries at work.
Do you want more from SLP Happy Hour? Sign up for occasional updates from us including easy lesson ideas at www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter
SLP Happy Hour on TPT (no prep lessons and resources): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Slp-Happy-Hour ..read more