Coffee, Tea, and 3 SLPs: Recent Episodes
Coffee, Tea, and 3 SLPs
In this practical episode, the SLPs delve into strategies for supporting executive functions. From time management to visualizing the end goal, tune in to learn about helpful techniques and free resources that can foster independence and help the kids on your caseload get things done!
Resources:
https://goblin.tools/
https://pomofocus.io/
https://www.efpractice.com/projects-3-1
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The SLPs share strategies for integrating engaging, low-prep games into sessions to target speech/language goals. No laminating required!Email: info@coffeetea3slps.comInstagram: @coffeetea3slpsMerch: coffeetea3slps.com
In Episode 45, John Vargas shares his experience as a person who wears hearing aids. How does he compensate for being hard of hearing? Which accessibility features and accommodations have been the most helpful for him? He makes many important points, including the following: just because he has trouble hearing you doesn’t mean he’s not listening.
John Vargas is a Ph.D student studying cognitive psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. John studies reasoning and decision-making, with a special emphasis on statistical reasoning. John's prior research has focused on teaching statistical concepts to a wide variety of learners and empowering individuals to make rational decisions in their everyday lives. John also has congenital hearing loss, wears hearing aids, and is intimately aware of the challenges brought about by hearing impairments.
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Episode 44 is all about AAC! Tune in to hear the SLPs interview Karina Saechao for a discussion about common barriers to AAC implementation, how to move beyond requesting to support all communication functions, collaborating with educators, the importance of representative voices and icons on AAC devices, and more.
Karina Saechao, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATACP (she/her) has practiced as a speech-language pathologist for almost a decade and is licensed in California and Kansas. She holds a certificate as an assistive technology specialist (AT) and is currently enrolled in the Child Language Doctoral Program at the University of Kansas. Karina’s research interests are in the areas of African American English, child language acquisition, and AAC. Karina founded and owns Golden Oak Speech Therapy, A Professional Speech Pathology Corporation, and specializes in Augmentative Alternative Communication, Assistive Technology, language, literacy, inclusion, and teacher, caregiver, & educator coaching. Follow Karina: @goldenoakslp.
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The SLPs try to unravel the age-old question: what even are "pragmatic language skills," and how do you prioritize social connection over arbitrary social rules?
0:00 - how comfortable are the SLPs with pragmatic language?
4:18 - who is a good candidate for receiving support?
12:00 - assessment of pragmatic language
28:00 - the value of collaborations
36:50 - what skills are part of (or influence) social communication?
47:54 - ableist practices
(Also: cat beans, Britney Spears, and vegetable gardens.)
The paper from The Informed SLP review: Wilson, A. C., & Bishop, D. V. (2022). A novel online assessment of pragmatic and core language skills: An attempt to tease apart language domains in children. Journal of Child Language, 49(1), 38-59.
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Episode 42 is all about wins - big wins, small wins, and everything in between. That feeling you get when a child communicates using their AAC device for the first time? A crochet class the students don’t want to leave? Positive parent feedback? Yes, please! Tune in to feel good.---Also, send in your wins! Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com. Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Merch: coffeetea3slps.com.
Part II of the DLD series features an interview with Juliana Hirn. Juliana talks about her lived experience with DLD, accessibility, accommodations, & much more. This is an episode you don't want to miss.
Juliana Hirn, Ed.S., CCC-SLP, has her Educational Specialist degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) from the University of Georgia. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in CSD from the University of Central Florida. As a student with disabilities herself, she is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Juliana’s research interests include dialogic reading, learning disabilities, developmental delays, early intervention, Deaf/hard of hearing, and American Sign Language.
Follow Juliana on Twitter @SLPwithDLD and Instagram @SLPwithaLearningDisability.
Read more about Juliana here:https://thedldproject.com/the-slp-with-dld/https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FMP.28092023.slp-dld-advocacy.8/full/
Resources mentioned:https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2023-0911-slp-dld-advocacy/full/https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2023-1019-transvoices-podcast-developmental-language-disorder-2023/full/https://radld.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DLD-Fact-Sheet-V3_original-2023.pdfhttps://dldandme.org/dld-in-young-adulthood-what-do-we-know/https://thedldproject.com/developmental-language-disorder-dld/
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The SLPs are kicking off a 2-part series on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with an interview with Shaun Ziegenfusz. Tune in to learn about:-The three main diagnostic criteria for DLD-Why it’s possible, but tricky, to diagnose DLD under 5 (and the power of a provisional diagnosis)-The constraints of traditional service delivery models-Collaboration between teachers and SLPs-Functional language goals-And more!
Shaun is Co-CEO/Co-Founder of The DLD Project and Lecturer at Griffith University, Australia. As a practicing speech pathologist, he has extensive experience working with young people, families and educators in school settings. Shaun is proud to be an International Committee member for Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) which has a reach into more than 30 countries globally. He is currently enrolled as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate to investigate the needs and necessary supports for students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) from the perspective of stakeholders. Follow Shaun @shaunziegenfusz @thedldproject.
Resources:RADLD: https://radld.org/The DLD project: https://thedldproject.com/DLD and me: https://dldandme.org/Engage DLD: https://www.engage-dld.com/DLD diagnostic flowchart: https://uwo.ca/fhs/lwm/files/blog_tools/DLDDiagnostics_DLDAssociated_v.2.pdf
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In Episode 39, the SLPs share their favorite free (or inexpensive) options for fulfilling those continuing schmeducation requirements. See below for a list of resources!
Timestamps:
0:37 - CEU, CMH, PDP...what are all these acronyms?
11:18 - free stuff!
24:20 - low cost stuff!
Resources mentioned:
- SLP Summit
- speechtherapystore.com
- Leaders Project CEU courses
- Bilinguistics
- SLP nerdcast
- The Informed SLP
- https://www.speechtherapystore.com/free-slp-ceu/
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What is background knowledge? Why is it important? How does it relate to Jouli, Kyla, and Brittany all thinking of something different when they hear the word "carved"? 🦃 🎃 🪵 Tune in to learn some knowledge about knowledge.
2:40 - The importance of background knowledge
9:25 - What even is background knowledge?
18:43 - Types of knowledge
32:00 - Activating knowledge
46:28 - Building knowledge
54:12 - An espresso to go
View the recording of the talk Brittany attended about background knowledge here.
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Ruchi Kapila, MS, CCC-SLP, NCVS trained vocologist (they/she) is sole proprietor of Kapila Voice and Speech Services in Hayward, CA, providing voice and communication services with a gender-inclusive lens as a speech-language pathologist and singing voice specialist. Mx. Kapila also teaches singing voice in their private studio. They frequently present and educate nationally on gender-affirming voice care and intersectional cultural responsiveness within the SLP field. She also serves as a founding member of Trans Voice Initiative, board member and serves in a research role for the newly-formed Disability Caucus, and officer and parliamentarian for L’GASP (LGBTQ+ Caucus of ASHA).@kapilavoice@transvoiceinitiative@disabilitycaucus_mccg@lgasp_ashaStay in touch! Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com. IG: @coffeetea3slps.✨ Check out our merch at coffeetea3slps.com! ✨
Welcome to Jouli and Brittany's ASHA Convention 2023 debrief episode! Topics discussed include zebras, tongue strength, tote bags - and oh yeah, they learned some stuff, too.
Lots of giggles in this one. 🤭
Check out the Respect the Dialect community: @respectthedialect https://www.respectthedialect.com/
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Dr. Mariam El Amin is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on expanding the global science of communication development and disorders research. To do so, she has two intersecting research objectives: 1) expanding language assessment and intervention practices for multilingual speakers in the context of family-centered care, 2) increasing access, transparency, and diversification of science in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) through open science practices.
You can find out more about Mariam here: https://www.mariamelamin.com/home
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How do you keep track of the ever-changing SLP schedule filled with evaluations, treatment sessions, and meetings? Are your therapy materials organized by theme, by age, or by child? Do those see-through containers really speak to your soul, or are folders and binders more your vibe?
Whether you’re carefully page-protecting each student’s weekly therapy plan or flying by the seat of your pants on the daily, Episode 34 will have helpful organizational tips for you.
Shoutout to @sassylatinaslp for this episode idea, and SLPtoolkit for being awesome.
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Just in time for Halloween, the SLPs invite listeners to this bite-sized spooky sequel to last year’s spine-chilling stories.
Enormous caseloads. Creepy mouth puppets. Standard scores applied to every child. Scared yet?
Never fear, you will be eased in with the first Ask Malcom segment, where they pose clinical questions to their resident SLP-by-proxy (i.e., Jouli’s boyfriend).
Listen if you’re brave enough.
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In Episode 32, the SLPs tackle questions such as: is AI here to take our jobs, or just help out with our untenable caseloads? What is the children's story written by Bard that was so beautiful it made Jouli cry? How can SLPs use AI tools in speech therapy? (Hellooo, no prep word lists!) Tune in to find out.Check out the Science Vs episode mentioned here.Stay in touch! Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com. IG: @coffeetea3slps.
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Selective mutism? Reading and writing? Executive functions? Sensory stuff? The SLPs invite you in to their existential crisis on our scope of practice. They try to answer the essential question: can we really be specialists in reading AND swallowing, with the same degree?? Perhaps using multidisciplinary team practices, co-treating, and building a network of professionals in related disciplines is a good place to start.
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Here is a resource that our listener Cait shared with us (thanks, Cait!): https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk/the-collections/the-inference-collection/
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In this episode, the SLPs share their ideas about what has worked, what has not worked, and things they'd like to try to have better (and more frequent) communication with parents. Is it better to send home weekly treatment updates, or get a quick chat in at pick-up or drop-off? How do we make sure parents understand our evaluations? From IEP meetings, to assessments, to intervention updates, this conversation covers a lot of ground!
Listen all the way to the end to hear our new segment: “an espresso to go” - a little tip to take with you.
Do you have parent communication tips to share with us? Email us at info@coffeetea3slps.com or DM us on IG @coffeetea3slps.
Related: check out Episode 6 - IEP Meetings: The Good, The Bad, and The Sweaty.
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We’re baaaaaaack! And we’re wondering:
Who works on wh-questions in speech therapy? 🙋🏻♀️
What skills are you targeting when you do so? 🤔
When should you target wh-q’s? ⏱️
Oh yes, and where have the SLPs been? (On summer break, living their best lives as women of leisure ☀️)
You may change the way you think about wh-questions after listening to this episode. 🧐
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Reading Comprehension article:
https://www.aft.org/ae/winter2021-2022/catts
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Well, that’s a wrap on Season 1 😮. Thank you so much to all our listeners. We cannot wait to show you what’s in store for Season 2, and we’ll be back before you know it. In the meantime, stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com.
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Dr. Megan Gross is a speech-language pathologist, an assistant professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the director of the Bilingual Language Development Lab. She explains why the “difference versus disorder” framework is a helpful start but may oversimplify a child's language experience, instead encouraging a move towards a “disorder within diversity” lens. Megan describes how a language disorder looks in Spanish and how shifts in language dominance over time can impact the presentation of a language disorder. She encourages us to not view bilinguals as a separate group, but as individuals on a huge spectrum of language experience. Megan also talks to us about her community-based partnerships. You'll want to take notes when listening to this one!
Resources:
-Megan’s lab website: https://blogs.umass.edu/bld/ and Instagram: @umass_bldlab
-Disorder within Diversity framework: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2018_LSHSS-CLSLD-17-0156
-Bedore, Peña et al. production of English grammatical forms across levels of English experience among Spanish-English dual-language learners https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2017_LSHSS-17-0027
-Castilla-Earls et al. re: effects of shifting dominance on grammaticality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31112666/
-LITMUS tools for evaluations in different languages: https://www.bi-sli.org/litmus-tools
-Portland State resource: https://sites.google.com/pdx.edu/multicsd/home
-Charles Sturt in Australia also has a great resource: http://www.csu.edu.au/research/multilingual-speech/languages
-MSHA Diversity Advisory Group draft recommendations for multilingual evaluations document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZzKngoh95c5qk7JhOxsAdhVo0IAwo3inTAtCGocp2s/edit?usp=sharing
-CBPR example, shared by Dr. Christina Nicolaidis at the last ASHA Convention during the Researcher-Academic Town Meeting: AASPIRE (academic autism spectrum partnership in research and education) https://aaspire.org/inclusion-toolkit/participatory-research/
-Community partners that Megan works with: Nayroby Rosa Soriano, Director of Community Engagement at OneHolyoke CDC https://www.oneholyoke.org/community-engagement/ and Enlace de Familias https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064582222801, where Megan’s lab hosts the Supporting Families Raising Bilingual Children group
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Aylin Fernandez is a psychology PhD student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is researching a topic very relevant to SLPs: language preference. Which factors influence why you prefer to use one language over another? How is Aylin measuring language preference in Latinx parent/adolescent dyads? Are 6-year-olds metalinguistically aware of their language preferences?! Listen and find out.
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It’s the end of the year- you’re tired, we’re tired. Join us as we go through our favorite no-prep and low-prep (and free!) therapy ideas that you can implement tomorrow. The SLPs discuss ideas for ages ranging from 3 years old to high school, and yes, it includes watching full episodes of Pokemon during your sessions.
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From total communication to disability self-advocacy, the SLPs have a lot to say about today's topic: goal-writing! The SLPs rewrite a less-than-ideal goal that Kyla inherited, discuss their gripes with certain types of goals (cough cough, following directions, cough cough), and write some IEP goals "in real time" as they discuss a case study. Also, Kyla sings a lot.
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Some love it, some loathe it, but all SLPs must do it: take data.
Is probe data your style, or are language samples more your thing? Perhaps you're the “oh crap, it’s time for progress reports” type? Or does your district/setting require you to have measurable, objective data each and every time you see a student/client?
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P.S. Here are the GREAT Childhood Apraxia of Speech modules by Dr. Edythe Strand that Brittany mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL922IXvEXgbwuUAonyVdPeVwh441MV5mO
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The SLPs were lucky enough to interview Chloe Crane, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Episode 23! They did some Mad Libs and talked about Hinge profiles. Oh yes, and they also discussed:-How to become a COTA-Why occupational therapy is the hardest job to describe on a date-Why Brittany was upstaged by Chloe the entire time they shared a roomLots of laughs were had in this one!Check out Chloe’s summer enrichment program on Instagram: @spot_it_RI.Stay in touch! Instagram @coffeetea3slps. Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffee-tea-3-slps/support
Here's what's in store for Episode 22:
-What counts as evidence (hint: it’s more than just scientific research)
-The value of practice-based evidence and the evolution of the EBP triangle into a diamond
-What to do when parents want you to use a therapy technique that’s not evidence-based
-And remember: EBP doesn't have to look fancy! Pre-teach that vocabulary, read those picture books to build oral language skills, and you're doing great.
Also, email us if you’re a video game SLP. Jouli wants to discuss Lego Star Wars and Luigi’s Mansion. Hit us up.
Resources:
@livedexperienceeducator
https://academy.pubs.asha.org/2019/04/from-triangle-to-diamond-recognizing-and-using-data-to-inform-our-evidence-based-practice/
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You're in for a treat with this one. In Episode 21, Kirsten Lindsmith (consultant and autism advocate) teaches us about:
- Misconceptions about autism
- The joy of perseveration
- Common co-occurrences between autism and mental health disorders, especially in women
- An awesome new phrase for pre-loading our expectations before transitions ("reticulating splines")
- And SO much more!
Resources:
Kirsten's blog: https://kirstenlindsmith.com/
The Obsessive Joy of Autism by Julia Bascom
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In this quick and dirty episode, the SLPs indulge topics such as:
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The SLP personality stereotype
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How to leave your work AT WORK! (hint: it might mean getting a little flexible with due dates, but you didn’t hear it from us)
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Most importantly: no matter if you’re the thematically-plan-all-my-sessions-by-the-month type of SLP or have more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants vibe, you belong and we’re glad that you’re here.
Here’s to less planning, more presence, and figuring out those pesky work/life boundaries.
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Predatory speech apps, the word “kiddo”, gatekeeping high-tech AAC, and more - it’s all going in the SLP Burn Book 📖. The SLPs are uncensored in this one 🫣.
All we gotta say is: boom, roasted. 🔥
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Today MLU queen Jouli guides the SLPs through all those little acronyms that you learned in grad school but probably forgot by now. VFI, anyone? If morpheme counting, bad puns, and hearing terms like “lexical diversity” is your thing, then this is the episode for you.
Also, open call for Mr. Bear hate mail! Replace the name of someone who is annoying you with “Mr. Bear”, speed-type your angry rant to info@coffeetea3slps.com, and they will read it on the show.
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Ada López González is a bilingual speech-language pathologist, PhD student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and vanilla ice cream stan. This conversation spanned many topics, including family-centered practice, early intervention, bilingualism, code switching, and so much more. You will surely enjoy this one (and feel smarter after listening)!
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Papers Ada recommends:
Kaushanskaya, M., Crespo, K., & Neveu, A. (2022). Does code‐switching influence novel word learning?. Developmental Science, e13292. Kaushanskaya, M., & Crespo, K. (2019). Does Exposure to Code‐Switching Influence Language Performance in Bilingual Children?. Child development, 90(3), 708-718.
Gross, M. C., López González, A. C., Girardin, M. G., & Almeida, A. M. (2022). Code-Switching by Spanish–English Bilingual Children in a Code-Switching Conversation Sample: Roles of Language Proficiency, Interlocutor Behavior, and Parent-Reported Code-Switching Experience. Languages, 7(4), 246.
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In Episode 16, Brittany can barely hold back her excitement about language sample analysis. Get ready to take some notes about analyzing grammar, syntax, higher-level language, and more.
Also, they talk about eggs.
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The SLPs tackle the classic question: is this a “language” or “behavior” problem? They realize that perhaps a conversation about behavior is really a conversation about language and mental health, soooo we probably need to collaborate with mental health professionals ASAP. All of this leads Kyla to excitedly sing “get yourself a hot steamy cup of cocoa-treating this winter.” 🎶
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(This episode was not sponsored by Frixion erasable pens, but Frixion, if you’re reading this, hit us up.)
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Y’all! This was an epic conversation with (the future Dr.) Tori Vizzini. All three SLPs walked away with new ideas about ADHD and lots to think about regarding:
-How ADHD is both over-diagnosed and under-diagnosed
-What “regulating your attention” really means
-The “positive illusory bias” and “rejection sensitivity dysphoria”
-Where executive functions fit into all of this
-And more!
Whew! Lots of good stuff here. Don’t miss out on this one.
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Strengths-based practice - sounds simple enough, right? But are you truly using a strengths-based approach, or are you just creating isolated moments for your client to engage with their interests while you actually still try to make them act neurotypical because you're not engaging with your own biases and internalized ableism instead of taking a client-centered, functional, holistic therapeutic approach that encourages the client to be the agent of their own change?
...Hm, maybe it's not so simple. Not sure the SLPs have many answers today, but they do have lots of questions, and, as always, they want to know your thoughts. DM us on IG @coffeetea3slps, or email us at info@coffeetea3slps.com.
Also, shoutout to the Love Is Blind fans for the reference in the cold open.
Rachel Dorsey's website: https://dorseyslp.com/
Welcome to SLP Job Talk! Today the SLPs are discussing job interviews, salary negotiations (yes, we talk actual numbers), and more. Tune in to hear: -The 3 stories you should have ready to tell in any interview -Why your partner’s mother’s friend’s friend might help you get your next job -How an SLP career can consist of more than just the typical school, hospital, or EI job Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com
The splendid Dr. Gwyneth Rost joined us for Episode 11! This conversation was awesome, thought-provoking, and deep, y’all. From why you should invite her to your next trivia night, to her work with SLPs in training, to how narrowly we define neurotypicality, to client-centered practice, and, of course, to the shtty a* patriarchy… phew! This is one you won’t want to miss.
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What's the deal with SLP school, and how the heck do you choose a program? Tune in to Episode 10 to learn about how Kyla chose her program based on "vibes" and "where the boys at" (objectively good advice), how Jouli obtained over 50 clinical hours before she even started her master's, and Brittany talks about...playing the clarinet. Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com
It’s spooky SLP-son 👻, and Episode 9 is devoted to Kyla, Brittany, and Jouli’s most chilling (and disgusting) (and just plain hilarious) moments as SLPs. Honestly, there may not be anything spookier than a 3-year-old holding their used diaper in their hands and aiming it straight. At. YOU.
Listen if you dare.
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You’re in for a treat with Episode 8. The SLPs interviewed the illustrious… the inimitable… the fabulous… Arti Shah! Speech-language pathologist, community builder, storyteller, fellow podcaster, and all around wonderful human, you will surely love listening to her wisdom and her story. Enjoy! Links: Human Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/humanbookclub Human Chapters podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KSPvPYdXrbDeqfKHnmOYU?si=2434e29f5a1b4e48 Arti’s award! https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/womens-award-recipient/ Amplify Brain Builder series: https://amplify.com/brain-builders/ Scarborough’s Reading Rope: https://dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/readingrope-2010.jpg Simple View of Reading: https://thedailyalphabet.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/The-Simple-View-of-Reading-1024x576.jpg
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Episode 7 contains stories galore about the successes and challenges the SLPs have experienced providing services in the classroom. They also realized that they have ALL provided “whisper therapy”, even though (read in whisper voice) our therapy in the classroom doesn’t need to sound like an ASMR video 🤫. But mostly, the SLPs let their resident co-teaching queen Jouli take it away on this one 👑. Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com Informed SLP article: https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/push-in-services-how-to-collaborate
You know that sweaty-palms-racing-heart-nervous-feeling that you get right before a contentious IEP meeting? No? Oh, uh... yeah.... neither do we.
But JUST in case you do: never fear, in Episode 6 the SLPs impart their best advice for navigating tricky meetings, discuss IEP do’s and don’t’s, and talk preparation recommendations (pro tip: practice what you’re going to say ahead of time in the shower).
And after all that, they basically come to this conclusion: know your sht, but also know the limits of your sht.
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Today's topic: Clinical Fellowships! In Episode 5, the SLPs share helpful tips for navigating the Clinical Fellowship (CF), but they also discuss embarrassing stories from their own CF years, what to do when you might disagree with your supervisor (& how a good supervisor will be open to new ideas), and why they all basically spent their first year Googling “what is speech therapy” in between treatment sessions. They also explain why navigating your CF can feel like trying to make a huge wedding cake for the first time. 🍰
ASHA CF tracker: https://www.asha.org/siteassets/uploadedfiles/completing-the-asha-clinical-fellowship-experience.pdf Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: info@coffeetea3slps.com.
The SLPs are back with part 2 of their evaluation conversation 🎙.
In episode 4, the SLPs share more entertaining client stories, and Kyla gives some seriously helpful considerations for bilingual language assessments. There is also a fair amount of fangirling over the Leaders Project SLAM cards – listen to find out why they love them so much. Like, SO much.
Also, Jouli discusses the time that she was hit in the face with cottage cheese during a trach eval. #slplife
Resources mentioned:
https://www.leadersproject.org/
https://www.leadersproject.org/disability-evaluation/school-age-language-assessment-measures-slam/
This week the SLPs are sharing their most amusing evaluation stories. They dare you to keep a straight face as they recount tales of singing students, Batman voices, and surprising CELF responses!
The SLPs also begin a deep dive into all things evals, and a good amount of venting is done about the all-too-common, not-too-helpful arbitrary cutoff scores for standardized tests. Also, why do SLPs call the most skilled assessment procedures “informal”? Tune in for equal parts hilarity and clever SLP talk. (Ooh yes, tell me again about “task analysis”...)
Stay tuned for part 2!
The SLPs are back at it - and with a deliciously juicy topic 🧃
This episode is for all the school-based SLPs on lunch duty, bus duty, and all the duties in between. The ones who are introduced as “the speech teacher” and feel the quiet ripple of frustration about constantly being misunderstood and mislabeled.
Here’s a sneak peek of this week’s topics:
- Some zesty SLP opinions from Kyla’s Facebook research, ranging from mild to moderate to spicy 🌶
- Results from our Instagram poll: why do only 33% of school-based SLPs consider themselves a teacher, but 100% of poll respondents consider themselves an educator? 🧐
- Lunch duty. Lots (and lots) of thoughts on lunch duty. 🥪
Episode 2 discusses all of this and more, and the SLPs come to a surprising conclusion: perhaps the issue isn’t being called a “speech teacher”…but something else entirely. 😯
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- Cold open background music: The Haunted House by John Abbot
- SLP Toolkit article: https://www.slptoolkit.com/blog/but-im-not-a-teacher/
Note: the SLPs recorded this episode together in person (yay!), but the microphone positioning was not perfect. Good thing their brilliant perspectives and engaging conversation topics make up for the sometimes-less-than-ideal audio quality - phew!
It’s here! The first Coffee, Tea, and 3 SLPs podcast episode! 🎉
Tune in to learn about the SLPs as they discuss:
- How did Kyla become a speech pathologist…by mistake?
- What in the world does Freudenfreude mean (and why is it Brittany’s favorite word)?
- Why has Jouli only cooked rice in her pressure cooker?
- Is contra dancing the least sexy dance?
Well, you’ll just have to listen to find out. 🎧
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @coffeetea3slps and email us at info@coffeetea3slps.com. We want to hear your feedback, roller-skating tips, advice on Animal Crossing flower breeding… oh yeah and SLP stuff, too. What should we discuss next?!
P.S. Correction: the Destiny’s Child song that Brittany references is Lose My Breath (not Lose Yourself). This is important. You should listen to that song right now.
Welcome to Coffee, Tea, and 3 SLPs - we're so happy to have you here! More episodes will be dropping soon.
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