SLP Coffee Talk

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3 Free Interactive Game Sites Oct 02, 2023

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Looking for some engaging games for speech therapy that are interactive, and better yet, free?

I have you covered! In the latest episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing three of my favorite games to use in speech therapy to help students reach a variety of goals with just their computer or device. Some of these games may be new to you, or you may have heard of them before, but they are all perfect for speech so I am so excited to share them with you today!

Topics covered in this episode include:

What these sites are and how to get started
What I love about each game and how to use them in your lessons
How these games can help build trust, rapport, and communication

If you’re looking for some easily accessible and free resources that can help your students reach their goals in an engaging way, this episode is for you so don’t miss it!
Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/192

Resources Mentioned:

Check out Kahoot: kahoot.com

Check out Blooket: blooket.com

Check out Gimkit: gimkit.com

Join SLP Elevate today: slpelevate.com

Where We Can Connect:

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Which Setting Is Right For You? with Adrienne Fuller Sep 25, 2023

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Wondering if you should go the school route or the private practice route? Or if you’re even in the right setting at all?

Don’t worry! I brought Adrienne Fuller onto this episode to help us figure it out. Adrienne has worked in every single setting so she knows a thing or two about each one and how to determine what’s right for you and she’s sharing all of her tips with us today!

Topics covered in this episode include:

Is private practice your perfect fit?
Why burnout doesn’t mean that you need to leave the profession
Your speech sessions don’t have to be fancy to be effective

Get ready to own your SLP path, find clarity, and explore your options in this episode. Make sure to hit that play button!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/191

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Adrienne’s website: https://www.speechbuilders.org/

Book on Private Practice:https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Your-Dreams-Work-Practice/dp/1530479185/ref=sr_1_1?crid=255IXWJPHPGKV&keywords=Putting+Your+Dreams+to+Work%3A+Keys&qid=1689897427&sprefix=putting+your+dreams+to+work+keys%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1

Start Your Engines Book: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Engines-Roadmap-Clinical-Fellowship-ebook/dp/B08J4J3T1P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HWTANMYUB1D&keywords=Start+Your+Engines+Book+A+Workbook+For+your+Clinical+Fellowship&qid=1689897572&sprefix=start+your+engines+book+a+workbook+for+your+clinical+fellowship%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1

30 Days To Get Your Toddler Talking Book: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Toddler-Talking-step-step/dp/B09HK4LJB9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XC30S1Q8Q567&keywords=30+days+to+get+your+toddler+talking&qid=1689897676&sprefix=30+Days+to+Get+Your+%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

Follow Adrienne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missatheslp/

Check out Adrienne’s podcast: https://www.speechbuilders.org/lets-talk-about-talking-podcast/

Where We Can Connect:

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Tips for Grad Students and Brand New CFs with Michelle Lee Sep 18, 2023

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Ready to kickstart your SLP journey?

I have you covered! It’s been quite some time since I graduated, so I invited Michelle Lee onto the show to talk about life as a new SLP. Get ready for a power-packed episode where we're dishing out the juiciest tips and tricks to kickstart your SLP career like a pro!

Michelle is a recent graduate and has a heart to connect with students in pursuit of their undergrad and graduate degrees within the field and has been blessed by the friendships she's made so far.

Topics covered in this episode include:

Time-management tips to help you manage it all as a new SLP
Open-ended games and resources for your speech therapy sessions
Tips for overcoming imposter syndromes

Embarking on your SLP journey can be a whirlwind, but these tips will help you get in the right mindset and have the right tools at your disposal for maximum success. Tune in now!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/190

Resources Mentioned:

Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellee.slp/

Follow Michelle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelleea/featured

Where We Can Connect:

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Scheduling and First Week of Speech with Tracie Higgins Sep 11, 2023

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It’s time to head back to school! Are you ready for the first week of speech?

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with one of my SLP Elevate members, Tracie Higgins, to talk about how you can go about scheduling and preparing for your first week of speech therapy without the stress!

Topics covered in this episode include:

What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed by scheduling on the first week
The benefits of scheduling students that learn alike together
Tips for revising your schedule over time
The power of making friends with the people in your building
Activities to do on the first speech session to get to know your students
What you need to know if you feel pressure to create goals from day one

The first week of school doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Tune in to this episode to hear all of Tracie’s best tips!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/189

Resources Mentioned:

Join us in 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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Supporting Neurodivergent Learners with Stephanie Boron Sep 04, 2023

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As SLPs, many of us were only taught one way of thinking when it came to working with neurodivergent students. But what if I told you there is another way to approach working with them that could make a world of difference in these students’ lives?

In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Boron to talk about how we can flip the script when working with neurodivergent kids. Stephanie shares some fresh insights that not only give these kids better support but also help them rock their goals like never before!

Topics covered in this episode include:

Stephanie’s journey to getting her own neurodivergent diagnosis
Why we all need to stop what we’re doing and learn about neurodivergent-affirming practices
The types of goals we should be working on when it comes to neurodivergent students
The power of honoring our students' communication attempts, no matter what they are
Creating a culture in the school system to embrace the changes that need to be made
Books by neurodivergent authors to share with neurodivergent students
One requirement kids are expected to meet at school that is leading to autistic burnout
The importance of embracing neurodiversity in our speech rooms

It is more important than ever that we get on board with neurodiversity-affirming practices so that we can give our students the support they really need. Tune in to learn how!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/188

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Stephanie’s website: https://www.bemespeech.com/

Check out Stephanie’s free resources: https://www.bemespeech.com/work

Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemespeech/

Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches to Supporting Autistic Children: http://www.speechtimefun.com/181

Check out the books mentioned:

A Day With No Words: https://a.co/d/dvTcFgK

My Autistic Mama: https://a.co/d/7JN5VVq

I Will Die On This Hill: https://a.co/d/3SDl85h

Uniquely Human: https://a.co/d/4QdV1nh

Join us at our next virtual conference! Speech Retreat takes place on November 4, 2023: speechretreat.com

Where We Can Connect:

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How SLPs Can Have a Positive Relationship With Their Principals with The Modern Principal Aug 28, 2023

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In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m doing something a little different. I’m sharing a replay of a podcast episode I recorded with Kristi and Karen from The Modern Principal Podcast. In this episode, we talked about how SLPs and principals can work better together and what principals should know about SLPs.

Then we flipped the script and I asked them a couple of questions about what they would like to know from us and ways that we can better work together. This was such a fascinating conversation and I’m so excited to share it with you today!

Topics covered in this episode include:

What many principals don’t know or understand about SLPs
Why SLPs are such an asset to the school system
The clinical lens and unique perspective that SLPs bring
Characteristics of a strong relationship with a principal
Tips for SLPs that are feeling alone in their community at school
The biggest issues school-based SLPs are having and how principals can help
The principals’ tips for SLPs and how we can work with them better
How to get your needs met and known in from the very first interview

I’m very curious to hear what you think about how we can work together with principals, so make sure to tune in and share your thoughts with me!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/187

Resources Mentioned:

Visit The Modern Principal website: https://themodernprincipal.com/

Follow The Modern Principal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernprincipal/

Check out The Modern Principal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-principal-podcast/id1553790330

Where We Can Connect:

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

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Easy and Fun Icebreakers for First Speech Sessions Aug 21, 2023

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How do you build connections with your students?

It’s almost time to head back to the classroom and that means you are probably trying to decide what to do on your first day back. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing 5 different icebreakers that will help you build rapport and connection with your students which will set both you and your students up for a much more successful year!

Topics covered in this episode include:

Why it is essential to prioritize connection over data collection
The many benefits of building trust with your students right from the start
A super engaging game to play on your first day back
A fun way for students share a bunch of different facts about themselves
How to use Would You Rather to get to know your students better
Some fun online resources for playing games with your students

Your students won’t work for you if they don’t trust you. Don’t miss this episode where I’m sharing ways to build that trust and rapport with them from the very first day!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/186

Resources Mentioned:

Check out Highlights Kids Games: https://www.highlightskids.com/jokes/quiz/which-color-matches-your-personality

Check out National Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/category/other/quiz/

Check out Baamboozle Would You Rather: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/79430

Check out the free Getting To Know Your Rockstar Students resource: https://bit.ly/STF-RockstarStudents

Where We Can Connect:

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

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Growth Mindset in Speech Therapy Aug 14, 2023

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With the new school year approaching, I decided that over the next few weeks, I’m going to be sharing all about different activities and ways you can start out the year with your speech students!

Building the routine and expectations right away with your students is essential for having the rest of the year go smoothly, so in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing tips for establishing a growth mindset with our students right from the start for a more successful year.

Topics covered in this episode include:

How we can shine the light on student’s strengths with growth mindset activities
Activities and ideas to work on a growth mindset with your speech students
How to help our students create meaningful goals for themselves in speech
Tips for teaching your students the power of positive self-talk when faced with challenges

Establishing a growth mindset with your students is essential for a successful year in speech therapy, make sure to tune in to learn how!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/185

Resources Mentioned:

Check out the Famous Failures YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs

Where We Can Connect:

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

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The School-to-confinement Pipeline with Dr. Shameka Stewart Aug 07, 2023

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As SLPs, it is our duty to advocate for our students and help them succeed in any way we possibly can.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Dr. Shameka Stewart to talk about the school-to-confinement pipeline for students that struggle to communicate functionally and how we as SLPs can improve our services to better serve these students and, potentially, change their lives.

Dr. Stewart’s clinical and scholarly work specializes in Juvenile Forensics, Law Enforcement Interaction with youth with CD, child language disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Topics covered in this episode include:

How Dr. Stewart got involved in studying the correlation between speech students and confinement later in life
How the ability to communicate functionally can impact a child's chances of being confined
How youth that need speech services can get it while confined
How SLPs can advocate for students when the system has failed them
How to make your goals more relevant to the needs of the youth

This is a powerful episode with a very important message so make sure to tune in!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/184

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Dr. Stewart’s website: https://www.juvforensicslp.com/

Follow Dr. Stewart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuvenile_forensicslp/

Follow Dr. Stewart on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/china.johnson.509

Where We Can Connect:

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

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Using News Articles for Kids in Speech Jul 31, 2023

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I've seen a lot of questions about using current events and age-appropriate and motivating materials lately, and there are so many free resources out there that provide news or articles that are relevant to students that are motivating, engaging, and can be used to work on a variety of speech goals! So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I'm sharing a bunch of them with you and tips on how you can use them today.

Topics covered in this episode include: