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42: Tips and Tricks for Applying to Graduate School Nov 16, 2020

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I remember the days when I was applying for graduate school as an SLP. The process can feel a bit overwhelming - especially when you are applying for the first time.

That’s why, in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I thought we would pay it forward to the people who are thinking about graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology.

Listen in to my interview with special guest Shannon Briggs from SLP Corner who is an expert in SLP graduate school application and prep.

If you are getting ready to apply, then be sure to grab a pen and paper so you can gather all of Shannon’s best tips!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/42

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41: More Sounds for Your Speech Sound Toolbox! Nov 09, 2020

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Whenever you have a new speech student, it’s always a guess to know what speech sounds you will need to work on and the approach that will work best for each person.

That’s why it can be so critical to have a large amount of techniques and approaches in your speech sound toolbox.

Today, we’re going to have a fun conversation that will help you build your speech sound toolbox. Listen in for my interview with Rebecca Reinking from Adventures in Speech Pathology.

In today’s episode we will find out how Rebecca uses hand gestures to mimic speech sounds and what her three favorite techniques to use are.

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/41

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40: Teaching Autism Virtual Edition Nov 02, 2020

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This year has been such a rollercoaster ride in the field of education and speech pathology. Many are still doing virtual sessions and haven’t gone back to in-office visits yet.

One particular sub-set group that has been impacted by virtual learning is students on the autism spectrum. In today’s episode, I am chatting with my guest Nikki Robertson about how we can best support students with autism virtually.

Nikki is the creator of Teaching Autism and has 10 years of experience working within the field of special education, specifically with students on the autism spectrum. She created Teaching Autism in order to spread awareness, helpful information, tips, and resources with other teachers.

You are sure to take away so many concrete tips to incorporate into your sessions with students who have autism — both in-person and virtual. Be sure to tune in!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/40

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39: Less Stress More Fun! Oct 26, 2020

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Have you ever seen another SLP that looks like they are so calm and confident, and you think to yourself, why can’t I be like that?

Yes, you can love your job again!

In this episode, our guest, Jessi Andricks, focuses on helping SLPs reduce burnout and stress through evidence-based stress management tools and techniques.

Several years into her SLP career, Jessi became so burnt out that she decided to leave the field completely. Her life changed dramatically when she became a yoga instructor and learned powerful stress-reducing techniques from the wellness field. Jessi’s career has come full-circle, and she’s stepped back into work as an SLP but is now thriving thanks to incorporating the tools she learned in her yoga and wellness training. Her passion is to teach other SLP’s to live without feeling burdened by stress each day so that you can have a thriving career.

Jessi is sharing some actionable steps that you can take right now to help you reduce your stress and start enjoying your SLP career again.

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/39

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38: Thinking About Social Thinking Virtually Oct 19, 2020

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In school, we focus so much on the academic learning part of the process for our students. However, an important piece that we should also remember is social thinking.

As SLPs, how can you support your students with their social skills and behaviors? In this episode, I am so excited to bring you solutions for just that through my interview with Ryan Hendrix.

Ryan is a senior therapist at Social Thinking Stevens Creek in San Jose and a private therapist in San Francisco. Her diverse clinical experience includes preschool-age children to young adults with varying levels of social cognitive learning challenges.

Ryan truly enjoys sharing this information with families and professionals in small settings, conferences, and ongoing collaboration with schools. She brings the concepts, frameworks and strategies of the Social Thinking methodology to life through stories and humor.

Ryan is so knowledgeable! You are sure to come away with a TON of ways to help your students relate socially and interact with each other more effectively.

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/38

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37: We Can Collaborate Too! Oct 12, 2020

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In our field, it's natural for Occupational Therapists (OT) and SLPs to overlap each other in the goal to help our kids. But how can we initiate collaboration in a fun and effective way?

Cait spent most of her career as a social worker but has since found her calling as a COTA five years ago. She takes pride and loves every minute of play with her students as she helps them with their visual, fine motor skills, and writing challenges.

Listen in as she answers questions about the need for collaboration, how to plan activities with other specialists, and how to incorporate games into your routine. Don't miss a new resource we're sharing so you can cut prep time and focus on new activities!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/37

36: Tips for General Ed Teachers - Always Fun with a Teacher’s Point of View Oct 05, 2020

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Have you ever wanted to get the view from a general education teacher on how SLPs and other special service providers in the school can support them? Me too. It’s always a good idea to bring the two groups together so you can work as a team.

In this episode, we are lucky enough to get a fresh perspective from my first guest that is NOT an SLP or special educator, Gretchen Bridgers from Always a Lesson.

Gretchen is a general education teacher of 8 years and was a Teacher of the Year runner-up two years in a row. With years of mentoring new teachers, providing professional development to school building staff, and speaking nationally at conferences and in-services, Gretchen has now invested her time solely to consulting individual teachers and school staff.

I hope you are excited about this opportunity to hear from a teacher’s perspective. I know I am! It’s a great reminder to chat with the general education teachers you work with more often to find out how you can best support each other.

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/36

P.S. - Have you heard about Speech Retreat Recharge - my virtual event coming up?

This retreat with 6 hours of professional development programming is happening November 7th, and you can learn more at speechretreat.com.

It will be a retreat like no other with...

...Guest Speakers

...Raffle Prizes

...Inspiration, Motivation, and Community with like-minded SLPs

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35: Free Websites for Distance Learning Sep 28, 2020

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We are now in the heart of the 2020-2021 school year. While some schools are back in session in person, many of you are still doing virtual sessions with your speech students. Either way, it can be helpful to have a full arsenal of resources that you can use face to face or virtually.

In today’s solo episode, I share a few of my favorite websites to use with my students in both distance learning and in person.

I hope that you will listen in and add these great options to your list of resources for distance learning. These fun games will help motivate your students even during a Zoom or Google meeting. Enjoy!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/35

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