Ready to start taking some neurodiversity-affirming approaches in your therapy sessions so that you can better support your autistic students? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Adina Levy to talk about ways that we as SLPs can learn to fix the environment around our autistic students so that they can be successful and other neurodiversity-affirming strategies for therapy. 

Adina is an Autistic DHDer, speech therapist, and professional educator who runs Play. Learn. Chat. and her podcast - Exploring Neurodiversity.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• When Adina realized she needed to change the things she was doing to support her students
• How to deal when parents or teachers aren’t aligned with neurodiversity-affirming approaches 
• Neurodiversity-affirming practices when it comes to assessments
• Tips for writing goals for your neurodivergent students
• Three aspects of changing the world around the child
• Examples of goals and activities for autistic children

Adina has so many great tips and ideas to share so make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/181

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Adina’s website: https://playlearnchat.com/

Affirming Communication for Autistic Children Course: https://playlearnchat.com/speechie-course/

Get her free checklist Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy Practices for SLPs supporting Autistic Children: https://playlearnchat.ck.page/76b2db1d09

Follow Adina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat

Follow Adina on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat

Follow Adina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adina-levy/

Follow Adina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Adina__Levy

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you interested in learning more about stuttering? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Daniele Rossi to talk about his struggle with stuttering throughout his life and how he has taken his stutter and turned it into an opportunity to help stuttering children gain confidence and feel proud of themselves, stutter and all.

Drawing comic strips and stuttering since he was four years old, Daniele Rossi, is a digital marketer and cartoonist living in Toronto, Canada.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Daniele got started empowering other stuttering students to be comfortable in their own skin
• How Daniele discovered that stuttering is okay through social media 
• What happens when you hang out with people who have a positive outlook on stuttering
• The impact Franky Banky has had on the stuttering community
• What to do if you’re looking to get the dialog going with your stuttering students
• What’s next for Franky Banky
• Daniele’s advice for SLPs looking to SLPs

You’re going to love all the insight Daniele brings to the stuttering community, Make sure to tune in!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/180

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Daniele’s website: www.stutteringiscool.com

Join the Franky Banky newsletter: https://www.frankybanky.com/newsletter/

Check out Franky Banky: https://www.frankybanky.com/

Follow Daniele on Instagram: www.instagram.com/heyfrankybanky

Follow Daniele on Facebook: www.facebook.com/stutteringiscool

Follow Daniele on Twitter: www.twitter.com/stutterdude

Follow Daniele on YouTube: www.youtube.com/danielerossi3

Check out Daniele’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniele-Rossi/author/B0BJHG9S3G?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Were you feeling a little burned out this school year? 

I don’t know about you, but I sure was! I saw all of the signs in myself and in other SLPs I know. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Kenzie Thomas to talk all about SLP burnout and how we can beat it and find joy in our profession again. 

Kenzie has become passionate about supporting fellow SLPs in beating burnout and finding their love for their career again. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Kenzie’s burnout journey and how she learned to overcome it as an SLP
• Signs you might be facing burnout
• Advice and tips to avoid burnout in your work 
• Organization and work-life balance tips that SLPs need to know
• What you need to do when you’re approaching burnout

Don’t let burnout run you out of a profession you love! Tune in to learn more about overcoming burnout from Kenzie! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/179

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Kenzie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnoutslp

Follow Kenzie’s private practice on Instagram: www.instagram.com/homegrownkidstherapy

Get Kenzie’s free morning routines, daily planner, and nightly journal pages: https://successful-painter-8948.ck.page/f1c5b2c02e

Check Out Homegrown Kids Therapy: https://www.homegrownkidstherapy.com/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how you can get parents more involved in their student’s progress? In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Dr. Brandi Tanner to find out how we as SLPs can promote more meaningful participation from our speech students’ parents. 

Dr. Brandi Tanner is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and former special educator who founded Your IEP Source as a way to demystify the complexities of the IEP process and empower parent-advocates.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Tips for SLPs running the IEP meetings
• Why SLPs are some of the parents' best allies 
• Tips for ensuring your IEP meetings run smoothly
• How to handle reports and data and how to make it understandable to parents
• Resources to help educate parents on their student's speech needs

Dr. Tanner has tons of tips for how we can get parents more involved and help them advocate for their students. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/177

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Dr. Tanner’s website: https://youriepsource.com/

Check out Dr. Tanner’s membership: https://learn.youriepsource.com/iep-membership 

Get her free IEP resource for parents: https://learn.youriepsource.com/eligibility?r_done=1

Get her free 504 plan vs. IEP guide: https://learn.youriepsource.com/504

Follow Dr. Tanner on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youriepsource

Follow Dr. Tanner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youriepsource/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Let’s talk about Juneteenth. 

This episode of SLP Coffee Talk is airing on Juneteenth, so I thought it was appropriate to have a conversation about what Juneteenth is for those who might not be as familiar with it and some things that I've learned, along with ways to incorporate it into your speech practice. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The cultural significance of Juneteenth
• Why we as SLPs can use this as a chance to promote inclusivity and cultural competence in our practice
• How awareness of this holiday helps us better serve our students
• Simple ways to incorporate Juneteenth into our lessons

Juneteenth holds profound historical and cultural significance. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/177

Resources Mentioned: 

Get theJuneteenth Boom Card decks created by Jordyn - JRCtheSLP: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Juneteenth-BOOM-DECK-Short-Story-WH-Questions-Vocabulary-Create-a-Scene-8168286?st=6a889b2004fcc7fe02c87fdcf5a8355a

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Juneteenth-Short-Story-and-Activities-Printable-or-Easel-8180554?st=6a889b2004fcc7fe02c87fdcf5a8355a

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Ready to get organized and save some time? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Mia McDaniel to talk all about organization, caseload management, and  time-saving tips! If you’re looking for ways to improve in these areas, you’re going to love this episode. 

Mia McDaniel is a proud and passionate Speech-Language Pathologist. She was a school SLP for 24 years, and now she is working in private practice.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The one page fillable lesson plan that Mia used to help get organized
• Things you should be writing down 
• Ways to increase your efficiency
• What to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed by paperwork
• Tips for communicating with teachers
• The difference between workload vs. caseload

Mia has tons of tips that can help you make next year your best year yet, so make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/176

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Mia’s website: https://puttingwordsinyourmouth.com/

Get your free editable lesson plan: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Editable-Lesson-Plan-Template-for-SLPs-and-Special-Educators-2739604?utm_source=Podcast&utm_campaign=free%20lesson%20plan%20

Follow Mia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puttingwordsinyourmouth/

Follow Mia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuttingWordsInYourMouth

Visit Mia’s TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mia-Mcdaniel

Join Mia’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532590431155668

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Wondering how you can find the right CFY for you? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Daj Mitchell to talk about how you can find the perfect CFY for you. Daj learned a lot on her journey to finding the right CF for her, and she’s sharing her tips for interviewing, questions to ask, and other things to consider so you can have the best CFY possible!

Daj’za (Daj) Mitchell graduated from Illinois State University with her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology in 2022. When she is not spending time with friends and family, Daj enjoys cooking new recipes and posting content on her SLP-focused social media platforms. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Daj decided where to do her CF
• Questions to ask during your CFY interviews
• Why the culture of your workplace matters so much
• How Daj came to realize she wasn’t in the right place during her first CF
• How to best utilize your supervisor or mentor
• The transition from student to SLP
• Real-life tips for working with students
• How Daj practices self-care as an SLP

Daj is such an inspiration and I know you’re going to love this episode. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/175

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Daj on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourslpdaj/

Listen to the Co-Treat Corner: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yXKZyjUSm7C5eb9uzcUOu

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you curious about animal-assisted therapy? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Laura Kruger to talk about how she incorporates her adorable dog, Blaze, into her speech therapy sessions. Laura’s students love working with Blaze while in speech therapy and she’s sharing all of the details of how it works with us today. 

Laura Kruger has been practicing as an SLP for 9 years. She has worked in a variety of settings but currently works in an elementary school servicing children ages 3-12 with varying exceptionalities. Blaze is an 8-year-old goldendoodle and went through a variety of trainings to become a registered therapy dog

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Laura got started with animal-assisted therapy 
• How Blaze helps students at Laura’s school
• How she incorporates Blaze into her therapy sessions
• Where to get started if you want to bring animals into your therapy sessions
• What training for therapy dogs looks like

If you have ever been interested in animal-assisted therapy, you’re not going to want to miss this episode. Make sure to tune in! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/174

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Laura and Blaze on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blazethespeechdood/

Check out Laura’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HappyTailsSpeech/about/

Read Laura’s article for ASHA: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2021-0601-blaze-therapy-dog

Reserve your seat at The Speech Retreat: http://speechretreat.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with yet another Orton-Gillingham expert, Elizabeth Doherty to talk about all things literacy and language and how we can apply Orton-Gillingham strategies and techniques into our speech therapy sessions. 

Elizabeth's expertise lies at the intersection of language & learning. As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Teacher with a decade of classroom experience, she is uniquely positioned to understand the complexities of speaking and reading acquisition.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Elizabeth combines SLP work and Orton-Gillingham in her work
• Why Orton-Gillingham is a better approach for our speech students
• Fun activities to work on morphology in speech 
• Speech therapy activities for students building basic phonetic skills
• How Orton-Gillingham ties into the science of reading

The Orton-Gillingham approach really is great for speech therapy students. Make sure to tune in to learn more about it from an SLP lens! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/173

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Elizabeth’s website: https://www.manhattanspeechlanguage.com/

Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_msll/

Check out the Wordwall website: https://wordwall.net/

Join us at The Speech Retreat: http://speechretreat.com

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

What exactly is the role of decodable text in literacy acquisition?

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with the fabulous Jennie Roberts Creason from Carolina Orton-Gillingham to explore this topic. Teaching reading to students is not as simple as it sounds, and Orton-Gillingham may be the perfect approach to help your students reach their goals. 

With over 16 years of educational experience, Jennie began her career teaching second and third grades (teaching in public and private schools) and has over 10 years of classroom experience. She has an M. Ed as a Reading Specialist, and is a certified Orton-Gillingham instructor and an IDA certified Dyslexia Practitioner. She currently teaches Foundational Literacy at the collegiate level and runs a successful tutoring business that’s served over 200 students in grades K through 12. Their services provide targeted 1:1 support for students in all content areas, as well as Orton-GIllingham, a highly effective approach to reading remediation.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What Orton-Gillingham is and how it helps teach language to struggling readers
• The nuts and bolts of the philosophy of this method 
• What to do if you struggle to teach students to read
• The difference between the Wilson approach and Orton-Gillingham
• The power of decoding words and how it helps with long-term memory storage

Jennie shares tons of valuable tips that we can use as SLPs so this is a must-listen episode! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/172

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Jennie’s website: https://carolinaortongillingham.com/

Follow Jennie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolina_ortongillingham/

Follow Jennie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaOrtonGillingham

Visit the Ready Reader Decodables website: https://readyreaderdecodables.com/

Check out Jennie’s TpT Store: ​​https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Carolina-Orton-gillingham

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets