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Tech Ideas for On-Site & Teletherapy – Katie Walters MA, CCC-SLP Jun 21, 2021

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On this episode, we had a very informative conversation about teletherapy resources for the major platforms—Google Meet and Zoom—along with some alternative options. Our special guest, Katie Walters MA, CCC-SLP, used her wide-ranging speech therapy experience to share her favorite activities, websites, and extensions, including Web Paint for Google Meet, Boom Cards for Zoom, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and more.

We Discuss

(0:00) Show introduction and Katie’s background
(12:10) The basics of using Google Meet as a teletherapy platform
(24:41) Using Google Meet with a Chrome Remote Desktop
(27:13) The Web Paint extension on Google Meet
(29:47) The Annotate Meet extension on Google Meet
(32:46) Ultimate SLP for Zoom teletherapy
(34:51) Boom Cards for Zoom teletherapy
(37:34) Simply Speaking for Zoom teletherapy
(40:05) Epic Books for Zoom teletherapy
(42:55) Universal Design for Learning (UDL) resources
(46:36) Jam Boards

About Katie Walters MA, CCC-SLP

After leaving her previous career in theater, Katie got her CF in both a school setting and a private clinic in Florida. She knew she wanted to experience as many different areas as possible in the field to find her niche, so she sought out work in every setting afterward. She did PRN work at an inpatient rehab hospital, worked at an SNF, worked on the assistive technology team with a school district and with self-contained classrooms at the high school, PRN work in acute care, SLP for elementary students, SLP for self-contained medically fragile classrooms and Autism support classrooms, teletherapy for elementary, middle, and high school students, and on—everything but Home Health. Her therapy areas of interest are working with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Assistive Technology, and Neuro-Cognitive impairments (congenital or acquired), but she loves it all.

Katie currently lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband and two pups, Rosie, and Gracie. She loves hiking, walking/playing with the dogs, digging in the dirt, and planting flowers; just being outside. She hopes to travel again, soon!

To learn more about Katie’s amazing resources, explore these websites and tutorials:

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Leadership Skills for SLPs - Chantrell Goodgames, MAOM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, LDSS Jun 07, 2021

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We Discuss

(0:00) Show introduction

(3:20) Introduction to Chantrell and her career background

(12:17) Born leaders vs. developed leaders

(14:05) The characteristics of a good leader

(19:07) Advice for SLPs interested in leadership roles

(23:07) What it means to be a servant leader

(27:15) Tips for giving and receiving feedback

(40:10) Handling disagreements like a leader

(45:14) Learnings from being a female in leadership

(53:11) Leadership advice Chantrell would give her younger self

About Chantrell Goodgames, MAOM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, LDSS

Chantrell is the Director of Leadership and Enterprise Training for AMN Healthcare. She’s responsible for all Leadership Development and enterprise-wide development programs, including New Team Member Orientation, LEAD, IGNITE, Emerging Leader, and our LinkedIn Learning partnership, amongst other leadership development efforts.

Chantrell comes to AMN from Southwest Airlines, where she evolved their high-potential and executive development programs and processes. Chantrell holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management/Human Resources from Dallas Baptist University.

Personally speaking, Chantrell has been married to her husband, Ken, for 19 years. They enjoy fishing, playing word games, and taking day trips. They have two children —Trey, 16, and Gabby, 14. Snow (Miniature Schnauzer), Asher (Yorkipoo), and Deena (Cane Corso) round out their family.

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Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes

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Autism: Behavior Management, Teletherapy, and Resources – Rose Griffin MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA May 24, 2021

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We Discuss

0:00 Show introduction
4:35 Introduction to Rose and her SLP career journey
10:20 Deciding to pursue a career as a BCBA (Insta)
14:57 Bridging the gap between SLPs and BCBAs
19:51 Rose’s private practice, ABA Speech
26:17 The responsibility of SLPs for patient progress
30:04 Working in schools vs. private practice
33:57 Working primarily with the autism population
37:29 Resources for teletherapy with autism patients
42:10 Involving caregivers into teletherapy sessions
46:46 Incorporating behavior into speech therapy

About Rose Griffin MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA

Rosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Product Developer. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice, ABA SPEECH. She is passionate about helping individuals with autism find their voice and become more independent communicators. This passion has driven her to create her own business - ABA SPEECH—where she provides ASHA-approved courses, the Autism Outreach podcast, therapy materials, and free resources for parents and professionals alike.

Where to find Rose online:

Her Instagram
Her Website

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Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes

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Teletherapy Resources with BVG SLP – Belinda V. Givens MA, CCC-SLP May 10, 2021

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We Discuss

0:00 Introduction to Belinda and her career background

12:25 Belinda’s introduction to teletherapy

19:23 Belinda’s inspiration to start creating her own teletherapy materials

24:39 The learning process for creating your own teletherapy materials

26:15 Brainstorming ideas for teletherapy materials

30:09 What goes into creating a new teletherapy activity

36:51 Getting started with creating your own teletherapy materials

42:25 Belinda’s personal and professional evolution as an SLP

46:13 Advice for new SLP teletherapists

51:43 Belinda’s goals for the future

About Belinda V. Givens MA, CCC-SLP

Belinda has been an American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech-Language Pathologist for 14 years. She has spent the past five years working as a teletherapist with school-aged children. She is a member of ASHA’s Special Interest Group for Telepractice (SIG 18) and is a proud recipient of ASHA’s ACE Award for 2019.

Belinda earned her M.A. from the University of Central Florida and obtained an endorsement in Reading while studying for her master’s degree. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Education from Florida State University. She is the creator and owner of BVG SLP, which specializes in creating digital speech, language, and literacy resources for use within teletherapy platforms or face-to-face therapy. She is passionate about literacy and has written three children’s books. When she is not working, Belinda is the mother of three amazing young boys and the proud wife to her awesome husband. She currently resides with her family in Central Florida.

To learn more about Belinda’s books and resources visit:

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Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes

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Executive Functioning & Student Success – Tera Sumpter MA, CCC-SLP Apr 26, 2021

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We Discuss

0:00 Introduction to Tera and her career background

17:09 Tera’s private practice and its specialties

19:38 An overview of executive functioning INSTA

26:23 Executive functioning development in different age groups

41:21 Executive functioning in boys and girls

47:23 Assessing executive functioning skills

55:11 Writing appropriate goals for executive functioning development

1:00:41 Examples of reflexive questioning

1:09:42 Compensatory strategies for executive functioning

1:12:49 Additional resources to learn more about executive functioning

About Tera Sumpter MA, CCC-SLP

Tera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the founder of Seeds of Learning, LLC, in Lakewood, Ohio which specializes in executive functioning, reading, and other pediatric learning disabilities. She also has experience as a medical speech-language pathologist in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. A former adjunct instructor of Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism in the Cleveland State University's Speech and Hearing Program, Tera currently presents her integrative cognitive processing and executive functioning model internationally to speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, audiologists, inpatient and outpatient clinical therapists, school districts, and parent groups.

Tera is the author of The Seeds of Learning: A Cognitive Processing Model for Speech, Language, Literacy, and Executive Functioning. You can check out her book on Amazon!

Where to Find Tera Online:

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What I Wish I Knew Starting My Clinical Fellowship - Allison Larson MS, CCC-SLP & Iris Snow MS, CCC-SLP Apr 12, 2021

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This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer!

We Discuss

0:00 An overview of the podcast rebranding

5:49 Introduction to guests Alison Larson & Iris Snow

10:37 What I wish I knew about trying different settings

17:09 What I wish I knew about supervision

22:31 What I wish I knew about self-advocacy

26:28 What I wish I knew about creating a budget (and sticking to it)

29:31 What I wish I knew about different pay structures

35:12 What I wish I knew about cultivating relationships

About Allison Larson MS, CCC-SLP & Iris Snow MS, CCC-SLP

Allison has worked in public schools, private clinics, and a skilled nursing facility. Her passion is working with adolescents and young adults and helping them transition to the workforce and adult life. She has worked in a high school setting for 15 years and a post-secondary setting for six years.

Iris is a bilingual SLP who has worked in Acute Care, a Children’s Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Hospital, Early Intervention, and currently works at a world-renowned Rehabilitation Hospital that specializes in traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries.

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Special Education in Youth Corrections - Susan Lockwood Roberts, Ed.D. Mar 29, 2021

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We Discuss

0:00 An introduction to Dr. Lockwood Roberts and her career background

10:33 The Correctional Education Association (CEA) and Dr. Lockwood Roberts’ role there

20:46 A snapshot of special education conditions in Youth Corrections

28:12 IEPs and learning disability diagnoses in Youth Corrections

32:23 Qualifying for PT, OT, SLP, and other treatment services in Youth Corrections

36:39 Mental health services in Youth Correctional facilities

38:35 CEA’s partnership with NEXUS

40:06 IDEA Law application to Youth Corrections

47:36 Self-Care when working in Youth Corrections

50:05 Success stories from working in Youth Corrections special education

58:51 Suggestions for professionals looking to get involved with Youth Corrections

About Dr. Susan Lockwood Roberts, Ed.D.

Dr. Susan Lockwood Roberts retired from the Indiana Department of Correction in 2017, where she was the Director of Juvenile Education for twelve years. Prior to that she taught in the public schools of central Indiana for seventeen years.

In addition to being the Past-President of the Executive Board of the Correctional Education Association, she has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles, along with a book, "Kicked to the Curb: Where Policy Has Failed Our Most Vulnerable Youth and the Fight for a Better Tomorrow."

She is an adjunct faculty member at the School of Education at Indiana University, has served as a court-appointed expert for special education-related litigation and has been an invited speaker at many state, national, and international events. She currently owns Nexus Point Consulting and lives in Columbus, Indiana.

Where You Can Find Dr. Lockwood Roberts, Ed. D. Online:

The CEA Website: www.ceanational.org
The NEXUS Mental Health website: https://www.nexusmentalhealth.com/
Her Website:https://nexuspointconsulting.com
Her Book: https://nexuspointconsulting.com/book

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Living and Working Abroad as an SLP - Dr. Amanda Blackwell, SLPD, CCC-SLP Mar 15, 2021

Show notes

We Discuss

An introduction to Dr. Blackwell and her career journey to Guatemala (01:43);

Dr. Blackwell’s first job in Guatemala after volunteering (19:42);

How Dr. Blackwell was received as an American Doctor in Guatemala (22:44);

Leading Guatemala to formalize an SLP Association (26:46);

The Special Education conditions in Guatemalan school systems (35:20);

The perception of disabilities in Guatemala (38:21);

Advice for American therapists working with other cultures (47:27);

About Dr. Amanda Blackwell, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Since volunteering in 2013 as a speech-language pathologist at an orphanage in Guatemala, Dr. Amanda Blackwell has been living and working full-time in the country. Amanda completed a Clinical Doctorate in speech-language pathology and started the official professional association for local Guatemalan speech therapists (SomosTLgt), which has offered more than 150 continuing education hours over the past year to its members to strengthen the understanding and implementation of concepts like EBP and AAC in the country.

In January 2020, she began working toward a Doctor of Education degree at Murray State University with the goal of opening a university for allied health professions in Guatemala to improve the quality of services across the country. She currently directs the speech therapy departments at FUNDAL (for individuals with deafblindness and multiple disabilities) and the Guatemalan Association of Down Syndrome in Guatemala City and Xela, provides teletherapy services for public school students in the United States, runs an autism education social project for Spanish speakers called LUNA (@lunautismo), and is part of the ASHA-PAHO ad hoc committee for Ecuador.

Amanda serves as an adjunct research fellow working with five doctoral students in the SLPD program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, and will be teaching in the masters of autism studies and masters of speech-language pathology programs as an adjunct professor at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana beginning in the summer of 2021. She is a life-long learner herself and loves providing dynamic training on various topics to school districts and SLPs around the world.

Where to Find Amanda Online:

About the Show

Produced by Jonathan Cary 

Music and Editing by Aidan Dykes 

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