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Episode 66 is the second installment in our story grammar series. In this episode, Kyla walks Jouli and Brittany through a mock therapy session for supporting story grammar and shares some of her favorite upper elementary books for this type of therapy. Tune in for a mini-masterclass in helping kids learn how to tell stories!........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our merch

Have you been wanting to target narrative language, but feeling unsure about where to start? Tune in to Episode 65! In this episode, the SLPs break down what story grammar is, why it's important, and how to support it. They also name some intervention programs that help with planning story grammar lessons.---⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our merch

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.Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: [email protected]........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

Episode 64 was inspired by a request from Kyla’s administration: align your therapy with the curriculum. Sounds simple enough, until you remember that you see mixed-grade groups and you have limited time to meet with teachers! In this episode, the SLPs share practical strategies for connecting your therapy to what’s happening in the classroom by focusing on the underlying, foundational language skills (and good news: you are already doing a lot of this!).⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our merch

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.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

You’re ready to get your student or client a high-tech AAC device. Great! Now what? In Episode 63, Jouli walks us through the whole process: trialing a device, communicating with AAC companies, writing an evaluation to recommend a device, and guiding families through it all. Jouli drops lots of gems in this episode, but especially this: remember, trials are for assessing potential, not perfection.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠🛍️ ⁠⁠⁠Shop our merch

Be gone, pseudoscience! Away with you, power dynamics between SLPs! Shoo, antiquated grad school admissions processes!Today's episode is all about dreaming. If you had the power, what would you change about the SLP world?........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠🛍️ ⁠⁠Shop our merch

Cait Gannon is a dedicated and passionate medical speech-language pathologist. Cait earned her graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology from UMass Amherst, and since then, she’s been on a mission to support individuals across the lifespan in finding their voice—literally and figuratively. She’s volunteered with Healing Harmonies, a remarkable choir made up of adults with neurological conditions, bringing the power of music and community to the forefront of healing. She’s also worked with REACH Early Intervention, helping our youngest clients build strong foundations for communication. Currently, Cait is part of the rehab team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, where she works with voice clients and patients navigating cognitive impairments following strokes and brain injuries. Today, she’s here to share her insights into the world of medical SLP—what it’s like to support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments, the challenges and rewards of working in a rehab setting, and how voice and cognition intersect in powerful, life-changing ways.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

Be objective, be honest, be prepared! The SLPs dive in to meetings with educational advocates. They discuss how to prepare for IEP meetings with advocates, tips on communicating with families, and what not to say (hint: don’t mention your schedule).Resources we love to make sure you know what you’re talking about: The Informed SLP........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

Let’s talk gentle parenting… but make it speech therapy! In this episode, the SLPs dive into how positive behavioral supports and redirection strategies can make your sessions smoother, calmer, and way more fun—for everyone involved. The SLPs are sharing go-to tips that help you set boundaries with kindness, support kids through big feelings, and keep things running without sticker charts or time-outs. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle tricky moments while still keeping connection front and center, this one’s for you!........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

What are the benefits of themed therapy? What are our favorite themes? Does Kyla deserve a Grammy for her performance in this episode?The SLPs dive into the importance of building semantic connections and background knowledge to facilitate learning. They also provide practical examples of how they use themed therapy in their own therapy sessions. It's a great time.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠🛍️ ⁠⁠Shop our merch⁠

The SLPs share strategies for integrating engaging, low-prep games into sessions to target speech/language goals. No laminating required!........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

Kyla and Jouli researched the Gen Alpha information all SLP's really want to know. In Episode 57 they discuss the following hard hitting topics:What is the difference between mine craft and Roblox? Was Vine peak comedy?What is Skibidi Toilet and why is it so terrifying?........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

This week, the SLPs talk all about selective feeding and inter-professional collaboration with Joy Hack.Joy is a registered occupational therapist, certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. She is also licensed with the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. Joy grew up in Chicago, Illinois, but obtained her undergraduate degree in Health and Human Physiology with a minor in Spanish at the University of Iowa. Joy has always been passionate about working with children of all abilities. Growing up, her family took in foster children, providing her first-hand experiences with pediatric mental health and the benefits of occupational therapy. She is devoted to treating not only the child, but the entire family unit in order to facilitate a child’s success and opportunity to thrive. Joy volunteered in the neonatal intensive care unit throughout her undergraduate degree as a developmental care volunteer and mentor. She went on to pursue her Master’s degree in occupational therapy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Throughout graduate school, she worked full time as a respite caregiver to a child with Down Syndrome and young man with Cerebral Palsy. Joy has a pug named Elvis Presley, whom she loves dearly, and enjoys playing tennis, spending time outdoors, and drawing. Joy believes in a holistic and family-centered approach to facilitate a child’s development and independence. ........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

Curious about pediatric feeding? Then this episode is for you! Tune in to hear Jouli reflect on her journey thus far into becoming a pediatric feeding therapist. She shares what she learned in a pediatric feeding mentorship group, what makes pediatric feeding unique, and the treatment principles guiding her practice. Also, the SLPs discuss the burning question: does it all come down to having a super buff tongue??Pediatric Feeding Mentorship Group: ⁠https://www.pediatricfeedingslp.com/pfmg⁠........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our merch⁠ - ***new spring 2025 merch drop!***

In Episode 54, Jouli teaches Kyla and Brittany all about parent coaching: the benefits, the challenges, and the importance of setting expectations, being flexible, and building rapport as the recipe for success!........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our merch - ***new spring 2025 merch drop!***

Today is all about the awkward, cringe-worthy moments we experience as SLPs. Defining words badly? Trying to be “cool” to relate to kids or coworkers? Saddle up for this cringe-themed episode that will hopefully make you feel less embarrassed about your own awkward moments.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our merch

The SLPs try to woo the other professionals in the building through co-treating. Also, some helpful tips for preparing for a co-treat session and some examples of how the SLPs have done it.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠⁠🛍️ ⁠⁠⁠Shop our merch⁠

Money money moneyyyy, must be funnyyyy, in an SLP’s world. The SLPs discuss the pros and cons of different payment positions such as fee for service, salaried, and contracted.........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠⁠Support our podcast⁠⁠🛍️ ⁠⁠Shop our merch⁠

What can we say?! I guess we were feeling a bit 🌶️ SPICY🌶️ because we decided to share our thoughts on Discrete Trial Training. What is DTT? Is there a place for it? Can it be done in a positive and safe way? Is there room for it in speech therapy?Tune in to hear it all! ........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

Why do we feel weird about stuttering therapy? What’s up with the Lidcombe program? The gang dives in to why stuttering therapy feels kind of uncomfortable…and strategies they’ve used that made them feel successful. Pediatric Feeding Therapy Course.............................................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

In honor of spooky season 🎃 we are bringing back our first ever spooky episode! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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.Subscribe to The Reading Seeds on YouTube! (Brittany’s side gig).............................................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

What’s the Craic?! 😎 The SLPs discuss what they’ve been up to. New job? House buying? Sea shanties? Oh and they also talk about child-led therapy. Please excuse Kyla’s poor audio quality. She lost her mic in her move..............................................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ Support our podcast🛍️ Shop our merch

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---Email: [email protected]: @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.---Email: [email protected]: @coffeetea3slpsMerch: coffeetea3slps.com

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 language28:00 - the value of collaborations36:50 - 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.Email: [email protected]. Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Merch: coffeetea3slps.com.

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: [email protected]. 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.pdf https://dldandme.org/dld-in-young-adulthood-what-do-we-know/ https://thedldproject.com/developmental-language-disorder-dld/ --- Email: [email protected] Instagram: @coffeetea3slps Merch: coffeetea3slps.com

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 --- Email: [email protected] Instagram: @coffeetea3slps Merch: coffeetea3slps.com

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/ Email: [email protected] IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coffeetea3slps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Merch: coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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. Email: [email protected] IG: @coffeetea3slps Merch: coffeetea3slps.com

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_asha Stay in touch! Email: [email protected]. 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/⁠ Stay in touch! Email: [email protected]. IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coffeetea3slps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ✨

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 Stay in touch! Email: [email protected]. IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@coffeetea3slps⁠⁠⁠⁠. ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ✨

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. Stay in touch: email us at [email protected] or DM us on IG @coffeetea3slps. ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ✨

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. Stay in touch! Email: [email protected]. IG: ⁠⁠@coffeetea3slps⁠⁠. ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠! ✨

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: [email protected]. IG: @coffeetea3slps. ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠⁠⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠⁠! ✨

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. Stay in touch! Email: [email protected]. IG: @coffeetea3slps. Here is a resource that our listener Cait shared with us (thanks, Cait!): https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk/the-collections/the-inference-collection/ ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠! ✨

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 [email protected] or DM us on IG @coffeetea3slps. Related: check out Episode 6 - IEP Meetings: The Good, The Bad, and The Sweaty. ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠⁠⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠⁠! ✨

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. 🧐 P.S. *Why* haven’t you subscribed to the podcast yet?! Click that Follow button to make sure you never miss an episode. Reading Comprehension article: https://www.aft.org/ae/winter2021-2022/catts Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: [email protected]. ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠! ✨

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: [email protected].........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

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........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

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 does this relate to the multicultural experience? 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.Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: [email protected].........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

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.Stay in touch! Instagram @coffeetea3slps. Email: [email protected].........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

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.Stay in touch! Instagram @coffeetea3slps. Email: [email protected].........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

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?Let us know! Email us your data collection style at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @coffeetea3slps.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........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

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: [email protected].........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

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:@livedexperienceeducatorhttps://academy.pubs.asha.org/2019/04/from-triangle-to-diamond-recognizing-and-using-data-to-inform-our-evidence-based-practice/Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: [email protected]........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

You're in for a treat with this one. In Episode 21, Kirsten Lindsmith (consultant and autism advocate) teaches us about:Misconceptions about autismThe joy of perseverationCommon co-occurrences between autism and mental health disorders, especially in womenAn 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........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch

In this quick and dirty episode, the SLPs indulge topics such as:1. The SLP personality stereotype2. 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)3. 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.Stay in touch! Instagram: @coffeetea3slps. Email: [email protected]........................................⭐️ Help us grow by subscribing and rating our podcast on any platform (don't forget to leave a 5 ⭐️ review)❤️ ⁠Support our podcast⁠🛍️ ⁠Shop our merch