The Working Therapist

On today's episode of The Working Therapist, Haden gives some endorsed tips and tricks for targeting the letter r in articulation therapy.

Join Haden today as she talks about how evaluate the tongue, cheeks, lips and jaw for strength and coordination in only 5-7 min.

Haden's take on how to develop words and language skills using cause and effect toys in a therapy session!

Haden and Kjirsti review writing a home exercise program (H. E. P.) that follows C. A. N. in that it is clear, achievable, and noteworthy.

F. S. M. A. R. T. - In this podcast, Haden Boliek SLP and Kjirsti Myles PT talk about S. M. A. R. T. goals and the one "F" component that makes goal-writing easy.

Haden and Kjirsti introduce a helpful acronym to help Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapists when approaching discharge for their patient.

In the field of pediatric developmental therapy, it's always necessary to treat the whole child and that involves collaborating with others!

Haden Boliek SLP and Hunter Behrmann SLP go back to basics and explore the benefits of low-tech augmented and alternative communication.

Haden Boliek, SLP, and Kjirsti Myles, PT, examine which foods (and tools!) to have on hand for a planned or impromptu feeding evaluation.

Is there an impact on infant feeding and a tongue-tie? Haden Boliek, SLP, discusses one of her favorite topics: infant feeding!

Haden and Nikki explore the areas for assessment when evaluating a child for an oral motor/feeding concern.

Haden and Nikki explore how an oral motor exam establishes a foundation for treatment, as well as how this exam assists in differential diagnosis.

In today's podcast, Haden Boliek, SLP explains her recommendations for some tools that she uses for an oral motor exam.

Haden and Hunter Behrmann SLP list out 5 practical strategies to implement when scheduling speech therapy caseloads in the school setting.

Haden and Kjirsti go in depth about foot development in children and shoe choices for ages 3 and up.

Often in our work environment, we hear that a therapist may be struggling with the behaviors of a child, but what does that mean?

Haden and Kjirsti explore the topics of milestones related to foot development in babies and toddlers, the importance of proper foot support.

Haden and Kjirsti discuss ideas and strategies, based on their experience, to make home programs simplified and more effective.

Haden and Kjirsti discuss ideas and strategies, based on their experience, to make home programs simplified and more effective.

Haden and Kjirsti explore what medical necessity means to the speech therapist and how speech therapists appropriately justify therapeutic services.

Join Haden and Kjirsti as they discuss strategies for having influential conversations with others so that you can get your desired clinical outcome.

Haden Boliek, SLP and Kjirsti Myles, PT discuss several topics such as: no shows, frequent cancellations, and reduced home carry-over.

In this episode Haden and Kjirsti discuss differential diagnoses for toe-walking and considerations for when it is appropriate to intervene.

In this podcast Haden Boliek, SLP and Kjirsti Myles, PT discuss the impact of the environmental set up on the flow of a therapy session.

Haden and Kjirsti explore therapeutic tips and tricks for managing mild reflux and discuss when to refer back to the pediatrician.

Haden and Kjirsti discuss therapists' role in detecting causes, symptoms, and considerations when treating the whole child.

Haden and Kjirsti discuss characteristics of Apraxia of Speech and Phonological Processing disorders.

In this episode Haden and Kjirsti discuss back-to-school and considerations for weight, size and packing of a backpack.

In this episode Haden Boliek, speech therapist and Kjirsti Myles, physical therapist, review the signs and symptoms of chronic Otitis Media (Ear Infections).

After 23 years of interviewing therapists, Haden Boliek delivers some ideas on questions to ask prospective therapists.

Many therapists pivoted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which produced federal legislation that made teletherapy available to clients.

Haden and Kjirsti talk about the challenges and solutions to meeting the needs of children during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Neonatologist Dr. Scott Cameron and longtime Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Judy Philbrook help us navigate the NICU.

Neonatologist Dr. Scott Cameron and longtime Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Judy Philbrook help us navigate the NICU.

Haden and Kjirsti explore the reasons when a therapist should pause and identify the need for a new goal plan.

In today's podcast Haden and Kjirsti talk with Troy Pfefferle the founder of Fun Factory Sensory Gym.

Haden and Kjirsti explore the reasons when a therapist should pause and identify the need for a new goal plan.

Haden and Kjirsti discuss how in speech, occupational and physical therapy sessions therapists are working to "re-train" the brain.

There are times when a therapist should provide Manual Therapy (97140), Massage (97124) and Self Care/Home Management Training (97535).

To find out more about when to use this code, listen to our podcast....Understanding when to use 97112 in your therapy session.

In today's podcast Haden and Kjirsti begin a coding series where they define the CPT code 97110.

Haden and Kjirsti will walk you through the process of asking yourself the questions to justify and document the need for skilled intervention.

Haden and Kjirsti share tips on the most effective way that a therapist, parent, or educator can teach a child about losing gracefully.

Today, Haden and Kjirsti share strategies to help you complete a thorough evaluation, even when it doesn't fit the standardized mold.

In today's episode of The Working Therapist, Haden and Kjirsti will share 5 tried and true tips to get you 5 steps ahead.

Haden and Kjirsti will share methods to help you move your kiddos from creeping to pre-walking for enhanced development through play.

A child who demonstrates echolalia will repeat what they hear, rather than saying independent word/phrases.

In this episode, Haden and Kjirsti have practical information to help therapists work with orthotics.

Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association through the Clinical Fellowship is a first step for every speech therapist.

In today's podcast Haden Boliek, SLP consults with Kjirsti Myles, PT, about exercises to develop head control in babies.