This episode covers what it's like to work in the schools as a speech language pathologist. Guests Rachel Archambault and Megan Stewart do a deep dive into creating a sustainable career as a school SLP.
Read moreEp 160: Ep 160: SLPs Without Children - What To Say and Do, What To Avoid & Are We Still Good SLPs?
This interview with Crystal Lara-Nava and Sara Serota is wide ranging and covers:
How to support yourself and advocate for yourself as an SLP without children
What To Say & What Not To Say
Are we still good SLPs? Can we understand the full SLP experience without children? (The short answer: yes.)
Ep 159: Things We've Learned About Working Through Imposter Syndrome w/Emily Cohen & Nikki Hunjan
Are you an SLP dealing with impostor syndrome? In this panel discussion with host Sarah and guests Emily Cohen (Tandem Speech) and Nikki Hunjan (Teach Speech 365), you’ll hear more about the topic from practicing SLPs.
Topics Discussed:
What is Impostor Syndrome (IS) and what is it’s history?
What are different ways IS presents itself in the early stages?
What can we do about IS?
How can we offer more grace and flexibility to ourselves and the students and families we work with?
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Ep 158: Private Practice Myths vs Reality w/ Cass Kim
Are you an SLP interested in opening a private practice?
Or, are you curious about what it might be like to own your own private practice?
In this Episode, Sarah interviews Cass Kim of Central Oahu Speech as they discuss the myths versus realities of owning your own practice.
Topics Discussed:
Should I take insurance?
Should I drive to homes or have a physical space?
How long can it take to get full?
Who is private practice good for?
In this candid interview, Sarah and Cass also discuss their favorite (and least favorite) parts of owning a practice.
Resources
Teacher Handouts for Autism
Ep 157: What We Wish We Knew About Making Career Transitions w/Rinki Varindani
In this episode with medical SLP Rink Varindani Desai, we discuss:
How do you know when it's time to make a career transition?
How can you work past fear of the unknown?
What is a good first step when you know you want to make a change, but don't know what that change should be?
For more on Rinki, visit the show notes or follow the STEP Community or Rinki on Instagam. Rinki’s ASHA Leader article.
Asha Swallowing Resources
Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/157
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Ep 156: Ultimate Fall (Spooky, Cozy) Reading Guide
This episode is full of fun fiction reads for the Autumn Season.
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Read moreEp 155: What I've Learned about Implementing a Cancellation Policy at my Private Practice
Do you have a private practice? Are you considering opening one?
Canceled appointments can be frustrating as they reduce your income - especially when they are late notice. So, let's make a plan to address this common issue.
Read moreEp 154: Our Favorite Books to Use in Speech Sessions w/Prek & Elementary Students w/Megan Stewart
In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, we discuss:
Our favorite books for prek, early elementary and later elementary
Our favorite books for interests (space, dinosaurs, trains)
Ep 153: 5 Common Problems with Apraxia Therapy & How to Fix Them
In this episode, Sarah shares 5 Common Mistakes SLPs make in sessions for Childhood Apraxia of Speech and what to do instead.
Read moreEp 152: Specializing in AAC as a School-Based SLP w/ Megan Stewart
In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, you’ll learn:
About her position specializing in AAC in the schools
The pros and cons of her job
What has (and hasn’t helped) as she’s approached burnout