S2 E3: Dispelling Myths about Telepractice and Telling Hard Truths About Independent Contracting as a School SLP: How Brittany Musholt Redefined Her Role On Her Terms

In this episode of the Unfiltered IEPs, host Colleen welcomes Brittany Musholt, a pediatric SLP, business owner, mom and author, to discuss the realities of working in school-based speech therapy, including ethical tensions, staff burnout, contracting vs. direct hire, and innovative approaches to service delivery like telepractice. Brittany shares her insights on advocating for system change, supporting neurodiverse learners, and fostering caregiver engagement through literacy practices.Key Takeaways:The ethical tensions between student needs and systemic limitations in schoolsHow low wages and high caseloads impact SLP wellbeing and retentionThe benefits and challenges of independent contracting versus traditional employmentStrategies for advocating at the district and policy levelsThe role of telehealth and SLPA utilization in expanding service capacityBuilding trust and connection with families in virtual settingsThe importance of literacy and caregiver education in supporting speech and language developmentTips for creating inclusive, family-centered IEP meetingsBrittany’s journey as a small business owner and children’s book author!You can find Brittany: https://www.littlemoosespeechtherapyllc.com/https://www.instagram.com/brittmooseslp/https://www.tiktok.com/@thatspeechmomYou can her book, A Tail of Empathy: Rocky Gains a Brother on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tail-Empathy-Rocky-Gains-Brother/dp/B0F6WFWPRQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15CTYV1I0CR49&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zBmwMl-yN72JVr5UGqqgsA.bSItnDAw1TeU1os3f8bMtSmjInw4dH0mvFVwyRQVvDQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=A+Tail+of+Empathy%3A+Rocky+Gains+a+Brother%2C&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1772053173&sprefix=a+tail+of+empathy+rocky+gains+a+brother%2C+%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1Also mentioned: Elise Mitchell with https://www.thetherapistsupportnetwork.com/