SLP Coffee Talk

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Comprehensive Literacy and AAC with Amanda Soper Feb 19, 2024

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Let’s talk comprehensive literacy and AAC!

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Amanda Soper who is an AAC expert, particularly when it comes to literacy and vision-impaired students. She’s here to discuss comprehensive literacy and how we can utilize robust AAC vocabulary to help our students reach their reading goals.

Topics covered in this episode include:

The importance of high-quality literacy instruction with accommodations for our non-speaking students
Why having a robust AAC vocabulary is critical for success
Examples of how to incorporate a language-rich literacy activity with a student with AAC
Strategies you can use to make your lessons more meaningful
Tips for working with classroom teachers as a team to help your students succeed

Amanda is passionate that all kids, regardless of any disabilities, can learn to read, and I am so excited to share this conversation and all of her tips with you in this episode. Check it out now!
Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/212
Resources Mentioned:

Get a copy of the book Creative Literacy for All: https://a.co/d/5FAz7x7

Check out her website: www.AACreATivelyCommunicating.com

Check out the Infinite Learning Foundation website: www.InfiniteLearningFoundation.org

Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aacreatively/

Follow Amanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aacreatively/

Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-soper-slp/

Visit her TPT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Aacreatively

Check out her Boom Learning Store: https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/aacreatively

Listen to the CVI and AAC podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wz7ff-1398d15

https://www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/amanda-soper

Where We Can Connect:

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3 Free and Fun Activities For Valentine's Day Feb 12, 2024

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I can't believe it is already Valentine's Day week!

You're probably looking for some activities you can do to incorporate the Valentine's Day theme without acquiring a ton of prep, without being too cutesy and mushy, and that doesn't require any money. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!

I'm sharing 3 free and fun activities you can use with your speech students for Valentine’s Day. These are ready-to-go games and activities that you can use to work on a variety of goals.

Topics covered in this episode include:

Where you can access these free Valentine’s Day resources and activities
The goals and activities you can do with each resource
A bonus activity that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day

It is possible to plan quickly and confidently and keep your sanity. And I am that SLP here to help you with that. Tune in to hear these quick and easy Valentine’s Day activities!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/211

Resources Mentioned:

Check out Bamboozle: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/348553

Watch the Colossal Questions Valentine's Day video: https://youtu.be/S-8UcUT7VxE?si=k6dECdiEAyJNlm2m

Watch the Colossal Questions Chocolate on Valentine’s Day video: https://youtu.be/Kjyv1gRLA4s?si=Qa_cPLhxK07v4r70

Watch the Simon’s Cat Looking for Love video: https://youtu.be/kfAd5ekuxuo?si=VoGMGUMZb4OVSk58

Check out some Valentine’s Day jokes for kids: https://tinybeans.com/valentines-day-jokes-for-kids/

Get my summarizing graphic organizer: https://bit.ly/STF-SummarizingFreebie

Where We Can Connect:

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Supervisor/Grad Student Relationship with Shelby Davis and Kathleen Caruso Feb 05, 2024

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As SLPs, the relationship between grad students and supervisors is so important for the success of the new SLP.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with two SLPs, Kathleen and Shelby, to talk about their supervisor-grad student relationship. They share their best tips for new grad students and supervisors so that they can all build strong relationships that are beneficial to everyone involved.

Topics covered in this episode include:

Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome
The power of having a supervisor who allows you to learn and make mistakes
What to do if you’re a new SLP feeling nervous about getting started
How new supervisors can help new grad students
How to foster a strong bond between supervisor and student

Shelby and Kathleen’s relationship is so inspiring. Tune in to learn more!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/210

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Kathleen’s website: https://www.monmouthspeechtherapy.com/

Follow Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monmouthspeechtherapy/

Follow Shelby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechwithshelby/

Where We Can Connect:

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Benefits of Using Music In Speech Therapy with Kevin Simmons Jan 29, 2024

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Have you ever thought about using music in speech therapy?

You are going to love this episode! I sat down with Kevin Simmons, AKA The Singing SLP, to talk all about how we can incorporate music and singing into our speech therapy sessions to help our students reach their goals in a fun and interactive way.

Topics covered in this episode include:

How Kevin discovered the power of music in speech therapy
Some of the songs Kevin has created for his students and how they help students with their goals
Real-life success stories of using music in therapy
The connection you can build with your students through music
Examples of songs you can sing with your students
Tricks for using music with older speech students
Ways to use music without singing

Using music is such a fun and silly way to get students engaged and learning in speech therapy! Tune in to learn how to get started today with Kevin!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/209

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Kevin’s website: https://www.singingslp.com/

Follow Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@singingspeechtherapist

Follow Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singingslp/

Follow Kevin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@singingslp

Where We Can Connect:

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Biofeedback Treatment for Persistent /r/ Distortions with Tara McAllister Jan 22, 2024

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Do you have students who really struggle with the /r/ sound?

R distortions can be tricky! Clinically, it’s a huge challenge for many SLPs to work with. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Tara McAllister to talk about how we can use biofeedback to improve treatment for persistent issues with the /r/ sound.

Tara McAllister, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She conducts NIH-funded research on technology-enhanced treatment methods for persistent speech sound disorder.

Topics covered in this episode include:

The power biofeedback has to help kids struggling with /r/ distortions
How biofeedback works and how we can use it with our students
Why the /r/ sound is such a struggle for so many students
How to get access to biofeedback tools in your school
Some success stories from clinicians using biofeedback for their students
Tips for struggling SLPs to improve outcomes in students with these distortions

I know the /r/ distortion can be such a challenge, but biofeedback can really help. Tune in to learn how from Tara!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/208

Resources Mentioned:

Grab your ticket for the next Speech Retreat: speechretreat.com

Check out the StaRt app: https://bit.ly/BITSLabstaRt

Follow Bits Lab Start on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitslabstart/

Check out the Bits Lab Start web: bitslabstart.com

Check out the Articulatory GIFs: https://speechproductionlab.syr.edu/resources/articulatory-gifs/

Where We Can Connect:

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Incorporating Sensory Play with Dr. Reyna Hernandez Jan 15, 2024

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Wondering how you can utilize sensory play in speech to help your students meet their goals? You’re going to love this episode of SLP Coffee Talk!

I sat down with Dr. Reyna Hernandez and she is going to share her top tips for all things sensory play in speech therapy.

Topics covered in this episode include:

When Reyna discovered the wonder of sensory play
How to incorporate more senses into sensory play
Different activities you can do that incorporate different senses
Tips and tricks to get started with sensory play
Reyna’s all-time favorite sensory play activity for students

Sensory play is a really fun way to get creative with our students. Tune in to learn how to get started!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/207

Resources Mentioned:

Follow Reyna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilingualcommunicationlab/

Claim your spot for the next Speech Retreat: speechretreat.com

Where We Can Connect:

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

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Implementing AAC with DHH Students with Quinn Kelly Jan 08, 2024

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Wondering how you can better help your deaf and hard-of-hearing students when it comes to using their AAC and ASL? You’re in luck!

I sat down with one of my 2024 March Speech Retreat Speakers, Quinn Kelly, to discuss how we can better implement AAC in combination with ASL with our deaf and hard-of-hearing students in speech therapy. Quinn is an expert and she’s sharing all of her tips in this episode!

Topics covered in this episode include:

How Quinn came to specialize in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students and when she realized the power of AAC
Students who qualify for AAC use
Strategies for combining ASL and AAC
How to choose devices and systems when working with these students
Tips to work on core words in ASL

It’s so important that we better understand how to support our deaf and hard-of-hearing students, so make sure to check this episode out!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/206

Resources Mentioned:

Follow Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesigningslp/

Get Quinn’s free AAC Candidacy Determination resource: https://language1st.org/professional-resources/aac-candidacy-determination

Get Quinn’s free AAC and Deaf Students resource: https://language1st.org/professional-resources/aac-and-deaf-students

Where We Can Connect:

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When You Love What You Do with Jill Silverman Jan 01, 2024

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Do you know the impact you are making on your students each and every day?

Since we are just starting a brand new year, I want you to make this a year that you absolutely love what you do. I’m sharing a recording with one of my Speech Retreat speakers, Jill Silverman. She is someone who loves being an SLP and you can see it in everything she does. She’s sharing her experiences working with older students, how she utilizes SLP Elevate, and the wonder of making a difference for her students.

Topics covered in this episode include:

The true power of the rapport we build in speech therapy
Tips for building relationships with older speech students
The best activities to do with older speech kids
The impact SLP Elevate has had on Jill’s career
Why we need to embrace technology with our students

Jill is so inspiring to listen to and she has tons of tips for building meaningful relationships with students, I know you’re going to love her! Listen in!
Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/205
Resources Mentioned:

Follow Jill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.caplansilverman

Follow Jill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boodletick2/

Join SLP Elevate: slpelevate.com

Where We Can Connect:

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

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2023 Recap and What is In Store for 2024 Dec 25, 2023

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It’s the last episode of SLP Coffee Talk for 2023! Where did the time go?

In this episode, I want to share a special episode with you. I’m doing a full 2023 recap and giving you a sneak peak into what you can expect from Speech Time Fun in 2024. So many incredible things are in the works and I am thrilled to kick off this new year and tell you all about it.

Topics covered in this episode include:

My biggest news from this year and what it means for Speech Time Fun
How I am changing and improving SLP Elevate
The fresh new materials I have coming to TpT

2024 is going to be a fantastic year! Listen in now to hear all about it!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/204

Resources Mentioned:

Join the new and improved SLP Elevate: slpelevate.com

Where We Can Connect:

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

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A Holiday Video You Can Use With All Your Groups Dec 18, 2023

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One of my absolute favorite resources to use in speech is YouTube videos!

There is so much to love because there are so many options, it’s free, it’s motivating, and you can work on any possible goal! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing my favorite holiday video that you can use this season with all of your speech groups.

Topics covered in this episode include: