SLP Coffee Talk

Do your students love technology like mine do?

If so, you’re going to love today’s guest on SLP Coffee Talk! I sat down with Gareth Walkom from withVR. He’s here to share what he does with VR and how it can benefit our speech therapy students!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The real-life challenges that this tool can help your students overcome
• How VR can help your students get valuable practice in a safe space
• How you can customize this VR tool to suit your students’ needs
• Real-life stories of students who benefited from using VR in speech 
• Other ways you can utilize this technology if you don’t have access to the VR tools

VR can be a game changer with our speech students! Tune in to learn how to use it in your speech room today! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/215

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit the WithVR website: https://withvr.app

Follow WithVR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withvrapp

Follow Gareth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethwalkom

Follow WithVR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withVR

Follow Gareth on Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/company/withvr

Follow WithVR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/withvrapp

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

Looking for ways to get your students more involved, more engaged, and seeing more results? You have to try interest-based therapy! 

Many of us struggle with keeping our students engaged and motivated- especially our older ones. So instead of fighting the fight and trying to get them to engage in the activities you choose,  how about we flip the script and focus more on their interests? I’m sharing how you can do it in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What interest-based therapy is and why it works- particularly with older students
• How you can implement interest-based therapy into your lessons
• Activity ideas you can do based on your student's interests
• How to intrinsically motivate your older students 
• Why building rapport and checking in with your students is essential 
• Some free resources to use with interest-based therapy 

By using interest-based therapy, therapy is going to be more enjoyable and it's going to significantly impact the overall success and progress of your students. Tune in to learn how! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/214

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out all the websites mentioned in the episode: 

wonderopolis.com

dogonews.com

newsela.com

baamboozle.com

blooket.com

slpelevate.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

Looking for tips on doing diagnostic assessments on students who speak different languages?

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Puja and Prabhu to talk about diagnostic assessments of students speaking South Asian languages. They’re sharing tools and tips for us to better serve our students who speak these languages. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The challenges SLPs face when diagnosing students who speak these languages
• How to properly test these students 
• Why interpreters are so important during assessments
• Some different helpful tools for conducting these assessments 

When we know more, we can do better for our students. The tools and tips shared by Puja and Prabhu are so helpful. Make sure to tune in to hear what they are! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/213

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow the South Asian Caucus of ASHA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063674136258&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Visit the South Asian Caucus of ASHA website: https://www.sac-asha.org/

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 comprehensive literacy and AAC!

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Amanda Soper who is an AAC expert, particularly when it comes to literacy and vision-impaired students. She’s here to discuss comprehensive literacy and how we can utilize robust AAC vocabulary to help our students reach their reading goals. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The importance of high-quality literacy instruction with accommodations for our non-speaking students
• Why having a robust AAC vocabulary is critical for success 
• Examples of how to incorporate a language-rich literacy activity with a student with AAC
• Strategies you can use to make your lessons more meaningful 
• Tips for working with classroom teachers as a team to help your students succeed

Amanda is passionate that all kids, regardless of any disabilities, can learn to read, and I am so excited to share this conversation and all of her tips with you in this episode. Check it out now!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/212

Resources Mentioned: 

Get a copy of the book Creative Literacy for All:  https://a.co/d/5FAz7x7

Check out her website: www.AACreATivelyCommunicating.com

Check out the Infinite Learning Foundation website:  www.InfiniteLearningFoundation.org

Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aacreatively/

Follow Amanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aacreatively/

Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-soper-slp/

Visit her TPT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Aacreatively

Check out her Boom Learning Store: https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/aacreatively

Listen to the CVI and AAC podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wz7ff-1398d15

https://www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/amanda-soper

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

I can't believe it is already Valentine's Day week! 

You're probably looking for some activities you can do to incorporate the Valentine's Day theme without acquiring a ton of prep, without being too cutesy and mushy, and that doesn't require any money. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! 

I'm sharing 3 free and fun activities you can use with your speech students for Valentine’s Day. These are ready-to-go games and activities that you can use to work on a variety of goals.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Where you can access these free Valentine’s Day resources and activities 
• The goals and activities you can do with each resource
• A bonus activity that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day

It is possible to plan quickly and confidently and keep your sanity. And I am that SLP here to help you with that. Tune in to hear these quick and easy Valentine’s Day activities! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/211

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Bamboozle: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/348553

Watch the Colossal Questions Valentine's Day video: https://youtu.be/S-8UcUT7VxE?si=k6dECdiEAyJNlm2m

Watch the Colossal Questions Chocolate on Valentine’s Day video: https://youtu.be/Kjyv1gRLA4s?si=Qa_cPLhxK07v4r70

Watch the Simon’s Cat Looking for Love video: https://youtu.be/kfAd5ekuxuo?si=VoGMGUMZb4OVSk58

Check out some Valentine’s Day jokes for kids: https://tinybeans.com/valentines-day-jokes-for-kids/

Get my summarizing graphic organizer: https://bit.ly/STF-SummarizingFreebie

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

As SLPs, the relationship between grad students and supervisors is so important for the success of the new SLP. 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with two SLPs, Kathleen and Shelby, to talk about their supervisor-grad student relationship. They share their best tips for new grad students and supervisors so that they can all build strong relationships that are beneficial to everyone involved.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Tips for overcoming imposter syndrome
• The power of having a supervisor who allows you to learn and make mistakes
• What to do if you’re a new SLP feeling nervous about getting started
• How new supervisors can help new grad students
• How to foster a strong bond between supervisor and student

Shelby and Kathleen’s relationship is so inspiring. Tune in to learn more! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/210

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Kathleen’s website: https://www.monmouthspeechtherapy.com/

Follow Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monmouthspeechtherapy/

Follow Shelby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechwithshelby/

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

Have you ever thought about using music in speech therapy?

 You are going to love this episode! I sat down with Kevin Simmons, AKA The Singing SLP, to talk all about how we can incorporate music and singing into our speech therapy sessions to help our students reach their goals in a fun and interactive way. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Kevin discovered the power of music in speech therapy
• Some of the songs Kevin has created for his students and how they help students with their goals
• Real-life success stories of using music in therapy
• The connection you can build with your students through music 
• Examples of songs you can sing with your students
• Tricks for using music with older speech students
• Ways to use music without singing

Using music is such a fun and silly way to get students engaged and learning in speech therapy! Tune in to learn how to get started today with Kevin! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/209

Resources Mentioned: 

Sign up for our March Speech Retreat: speechretreat.com

Visit Kevin’s website: https://www.singingslp.com/

Follow Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@singingspeechtherapist

Follow Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singingslp/

Follow Kevin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@singingslp

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

Do you have students who really struggle with the /r/ sound? 

R distortions can be tricky! Clinically, it’s a huge challenge for many SLPs to work with. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Tara McAllister to talk about how we can use biofeedback to improve treatment for persistent issues with the /r/ sound. 

Tara McAllister, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She conducts NIH-funded research on technology-enhanced treatment methods for persistent speech sound disorder. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The power biofeedback has to help kids struggling with /r/ distortions
• How biofeedback works and how we can use it with our students
• Why the /r/ sound is such a struggle for so many students
• How to get access to biofeedback tools in your school
• Some success stories from clinicians using biofeedback for their students
• Tips for struggling SLPs to improve outcomes in students with these distortions

I know the /r/ distortion can be such a challenge, but biofeedback can really help. Tune in to learn how from Tara! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/208

Resources Mentioned: 

Grab your ticket for the next Speech Retreat: speechretreat.com

Check out the StaRt app: https://bit.ly/BITSLabstaRt

Follow Bits Lab Start on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitslabstart/

Check out the Bits Lab Start web: bitslabstart.com

Check out the Articulatory GIFs: https://speechproductionlab.syr.edu/resources/articulatory-gifs/

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 utilize sensory play in speech to help your students meet their goals? You’re going to love this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! 

I sat down with Dr. Reyna Hernandez and she is going to share her top tips for all things sensory play in speech therapy. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• When Reyna discovered the wonder of sensory play
• How to incorporate more senses into sensory play 
• Different activities you can do that incorporate different senses
• Tips and tricks to get started with sensory play 
• Reyna’s all-time favorite sensory play activity for students

Sensory play is a really fun way to get creative with our students. Tune in to learn how to get started! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/207

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Reyna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilingualcommunicationlab/

Claim your spot for the next Speech Retreat: 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

Wondering how you can better help your deaf and hard-of-hearing students when it comes to using their AAC and ASL? You’re in luck! 

I sat down with one of my 2024 March Speech Retreat Speakers, Quinn Kelly, to discuss how we can better implement AAC in combination with ASL with our deaf and hard-of-hearing students in speech therapy. Quinn is an expert and she’s sharing all of her tips in this episode! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Quinn came to specialize in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students and when she realized the power of AAC
• Students who qualify for AAC use
• Strategies for combining ASL and AAC
• How to choose devices and systems when working with these students
• Tips to work on core words in ASL

It’s so important that we better understand how to support our deaf and hard-of-hearing students, so make sure to check this episode out! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/206

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Quinn on Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/thesigningslp/

Get Quinn’s free AAC Candidacy Determination resource: https://language1st.org/professional-resources/aac-candidacy-determination

Get Quinn’s free AAC and Deaf Students resource: https://language1st.org/professional-resources/aac-and-deaf-students

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