Ep. 87 The ONE Thing That Could Be Hurting Your Teacher Buy-In

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Have you ever found yourself looking at your students’ goals and progress and realize that some of the students on your caseload are not where you want them to be? In today’s episode, I will be talking about teacher buy-in. It’s one of those things that is the glue to the collaborative services. And yet it can be so difficult because every team that you work with has different personalities. So that’s why we’re going to be talking about ways to make teacher buy-in successful.

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

 

  • Success story of teacher buy-in
  • Why consistency is important
  • Opening the door of communication

 

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Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned:

 

Collaborative Services Can Support Your Students

Three Things to Do Before You Start Co-Teaching

3 Myths of Push-In Services

How to Set-Up Your Push-In Services

 

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Ep. 86 Dollar Tree Finds for Therapy Props

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Have you ever found a themed prop that was the best deal ever? Totally cost-effective, it was exactly what you were looking for, and you got it for the best deal ever. Has that ever happened to you? And what do you do next? You go immediately to text or tell your SLP bestie, you need to get down here ASAP because there is a deal for you! SO today I am going to be talking about epic deals you can find at Dollar Tree to help increase engagement in your therapy sessions!

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

Dollar Tree Finds for therapy props that won’t break the bank!

 

  • Insect bug catcher, magnifying glass
  • Dog and Cat pet set
  • Doll House furniture
  • Baking pretend play items
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There are over 30 toy and game cheat sheet companions to help you have pre-selected targets. I am in the process of creating more, so by June 2022, there will be big updates. Which means the price is gonna go up. If you grab this resource now, you get all updates for free.

 Adapting your toys and games to cover goals can be a great way to increase engagement while meaningfully make progress with the skills your student’s need to practice.

It’s a lot to juggle in a mixed group or with large caseloads. That’s why I wanted something that could help myself and other SLPs conserve brain energy so that by 3pm when the bell rings, I still had some brain cells left to finish that report that’s due the next day . 

 

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EP. 85 Epic Mom Fail Turns Teachable SLP Moment

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today guys, I have an epic mom fail turn teachable SLP moment. I think you’re going to get a chuckle. I know right now you are probably tired, you’re not laughing, you are just like, when’s the paperwork going to end? So, I hope you get a kick out of today’s episode as I share a tale from my life to make you a better SLP. 

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

 

  • Always double check your reports
  • Preview all YouTube videos before showing students
  • Know the student LINGO before using it in therapy
  • Vet those song lyrics lol

 

 

Have a craft for Better Speech and Hearing month that you can use in therapy groups, as a bulletin board, or to send home as home practice.

Mouth Craftivity for Better Speech and Hearing Month

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Ep. 84 Five Things I Have Learned from My Autistic Students

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today I am talking about things that I have learned from my autistic students. It’s Autism Acceptance Month and I wanted to share some reflections that I have had with working alongside my Autistic students.Many of the lessons I have learned has helped me serve all my students better, but I wanted to highlight specifically what I have learned from supporting the Autistic community.
In this episode you’ll hear:

 

  • Functional communication is more important than academic skills. 
  • Share what they can do with the team rather than always focusing on what they can’t do. 
  • It takes a team to support Autistic students well, so involve them!
  • Incorporate their passions and interests into your sessions
  • Just because they didn’t like a toy or activity doesn’t mean you can’t re-introduce it in future sessions. (doggy house, heavy work)
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Ep. 83 How to Get Started with Myofunctional Therapy

 Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today I am talking about Myofunctional Therapy. I invited Danni from Speech Goods to come on the show and give us the ‘goods’ about this type of therapy and how she uses it in her private practice. 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • What myofunctional therapy is.
  • How you can get started with myofunctional therapy
  • Tips for SLPs that would love to start treating children with orofacial myofunctional disorders.
Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned:

 

Speech Goods Podcast Episode – 

What is myofunctional therapy? YouTube Video

 

What is Myofunctional Therapy with Danni Augustine

Episode 29: The What, When, and How of My Myofunctional Therapy with Danni Augustine by SpeechGoods

 

Oral MyoFunctional Facebook Group

 

 

 

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Ep. 82 3 Ways to use Crafts in Your Therapy Session

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today I am talking about three ways you can use crafts in your therapy sessions. Whether you love or hate doing crafts, this episode is for you! Listen in to see if any of these ideas help motivate you to see if your students could benefit from getting crafty in your sessions!

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Ways to repurpose crafts used in your therapy session
  • Tips to help your students understand a concept from a book or from a theme 
  • How to use crafts as a progress monitoring tool

 

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