In this Episode, you’ll learn Sarie and Sarah’s summer bucket lists, goals & routines they are developing, and life changes.
Read moreEpisode 126: AAC Pilot Program
In this solo episode, Sarah shares how she’s implementing a systems-first approach to AAC at her clinic. This episode includes a discussion of how to get communication systems (for free), how to decide on a system, and ways to monitor if it’s working.
Step 1 Identify who needs to be a part of this AAC program
Step 2 Research Systems
Step 3 Monitor Progress & Determine Next Steps
Links
Parent Handouts for AAC: https://bit.ly/3vWm8Sc
Sarah Cruz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcruzslp/
Contact: www.slphappyhour.com/contact
Episode 125: Learning About AAC - It Doesn’t Have to be So Hard (+AAC tips)
In this episode, Sarah and Sarie discussed different masking rules in Sarie’s setting (schools) versus Sarah’s Setting (clinic) and the confusion and conflict that has invited for families they see. This conversation isn’t about the hosts’ personal beliefs on masking, but rather the confusing messages regarding mask wearing and that the rules should be consistent between schools and clinics.
The cohosts also discuss four problems with AAC education (and how to fix them), and discuss gestalt language learning and AAC. Sarah and Sarie also share their favorite recent reads, with both nonfiction and fiction book recommendations.
Read moreEpisode 124: Our Top Articulation Resources
In this episode, you’ll learn 5 activities for /r/ generalization and how EdPuzzle can be used in sessions for students of all ages.
Read moreEpisode 123: AAC Overwhelm
In this solo episode, Sarah discusses her experience learning about AAC, including the challenges of information overload, the focus on AAC education on theory instead of practice, and what’s on the other side.of AAC Overwhelm. By the end of this episode, you’ll have and idea of how to navigate learning about a new area of clinical interest (with a less overwhelming process).
Read moreEpisode 122: It's Easy to Lash Out, It's Hard to Regulate
In this cohosted episode, Sarah and Sarie discuss:
A lesson gone wrong
Tips to stop, think and process (rather than lash out) when things are difficult
Tips for dealing with people who lash out at us
3 Steps for Navigating through Conflict (identify your response, discharge the emotion, clarify your solution)
Episode 121: Articulation Research, Tiny Weird Things & Pandemic Babies
In this episode, Sarah and Sarie discuss:
A new way to take data
A great app for /r/ articulation therapy
A self care challenge that encourages us to find tiny, weird moments
Thoughts about pandemic babies (including Sarie’s experience)
Episode 120: Should I Start a Side Gig?
In this solo episode, Sarah talks about starting a side hustle/side gig for SLPs and answers questions like:
How long does it take to make money once you get a side gig?
What are some side gigs SLPs do?
How much money did you make on TPT?
How do I know if I might be ready to start a business on the side?
Read moreEpisode 119: Ambiguous Loss & Unresolved Grief
TW: Brief mentions of death, suicide, and loss
In this episode, the cohosts share more about ambiguous loss, and how to tell if you are experiencing it. They also cover 5 ways to help loved ones who are grieving, and what “ruminating” looks like and some self-care questions to ask yourself when you are stuck in a negative thought loop.
Read moreEpisode 118: The Next Big Thing - Pandemic Rage? Implications for SLPs.
In this episode, the cohosts define pandemic rage as well as 10 implications for SLPs.
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