In this episode, London and Karen interview Katja Piscitelli, also known as Boho Speechie on social media, to discuss gestalt language processing and what it means to be a gestalt language processor, versus the more well-known analytical language processor. Katja spills the tea on how to better understand, assess, and treat gestalt language processing. Something none of us learned in graduate school, but wish we did! 

Resources discussed:

Meaningful Speech Course (Instagram/website)

Marge Blanc: Many resources are available by her 

Listen to neurodiverse voices

In this episode, London and Karen interview Katja Piscitelli, founder of Total Spectrum Therapy and BohoSpeechie on social media, to discuss neurodiversity-affirming practice. Katja discusses what it means to be neurodivergent, how one can strive to become a neurodiversity-affirming clinician, how to create goals that are appropriate for the neurodivergent community, resources for clinicians, and more. 

Show Notes:

Resources Discussed

Bohospeechie on Instagram and Tiktok 

Therapist Neurodiversity Collective 

NeuroClastic 

Rachel Dorsey

On this episode of Shit SLPs Say Podcast, London and Karen discuss how they used vocal hygiene strategies as speech-language pathologists to help protect their voice while they were sick. 

In this episode, Karen spills some exciting news about becoming an SLP. London spills her tea throughout the whole episode on where to start with getting someone set up with an AAC device. Karen and London discuss the perceived barriers that SLPs face when it comes to access and funding for high-tech communication devices. London explains some surprising facts that she discovered while trying to get a device for her patient. The two clinicians debunk the common myths and hope to inspire other SLPs to get their clients the devices they need and deserve. 

In this episode, Karen and London break down what self-advocacy is and how to implement self-advocacy strategies in therapy sessions. The two clinicians go over a list of strategies and reflect on whether or not they are using self-advocacy strategies for themselves. 

In this episode, Karen and London dish the tea by discussing some exciting things that happened with their clients recently. London and Karen continue the episode by chatting about how to begin a private practice. 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

- The independent clinician

- The private practice SLP 

- e224 : Private Practice Essentials: A Guide To Starting An SLP Private Practice

- Private Practice Skills on Youtube 

In this episode, Karen spills the tea about her unique new hobby and London spills the tea about her big career jump as an independent contractor. One of the big milestones in the life of an SLP is the clinical fellowship year or CFY. Karen talks about her recent experiences in the role of a CF-SLP! London and Karen end the episode by discussing tips for success in the clinical fellowship year. 

They are back and better than ever! In this episode, Karen and London introduce topics that will be discussed in this new season of Shit SLPs Say! Some topics include student teaching, virtual graduations, clinical fellowship, maternity leave, switching areas of focus, resume building, becoming an independent contractor, and more! Stay tuned for the end; London and Karen discuss how to navigate feeling stuck. Let them know what topics you would like to hear more about this season by connecting with them on Instagram at shit_slps_say.