SLP Happy Hour

In this episode with SLP Happy Hour former Podcast Host Sarie Wu, we discuss some updates from Sarie, and then around minute (5:00) start discussing our favorite places to travel. Sarie discusses international destinations, as she's traveled to 21 countries. Sarah shares some of her favorite US locations to visit.

Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/179

In this episode, Sarah shares toys she uses for toddlers and preschoolers with expressive language delay. You will also learn TONS of play-based ideas for using these toys in early sessions.

Links:

Full Show Notes

Late Talkers E-Book

Blog post that accompanies this episode

This episode covers what it's like to work in the schools as a speech language pathologist. Guests Rachel Archambault and Megan Stewart do a deep dive into creating a sustainable career as a school SLP.

Whether you are new to the profession or are a seasoned SLP, this thoughtful discussion covers:

✔️ pros and cons of working in the school setting

✔️ advocating for yourself as your caseload grows

✔️ how to deal with SLP guilt about the things you can't do

✔️ pacing your day

✔️ how to spot a toxic work environment & factors you'll find in a healthy workplace

✔️ tips for changing jobs - information to gather at the interview and before you commit to a new employer

...and more

Full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/161

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This interview with Crystal Lara-Nava and Sara Serota is wide ranging and covers:

• How to support yourself and advocate for yourself as an SLP without children
• What To Say & What Not To Say
• Are we still good SLPs? Can we understand the full SLP experience without children? (The short answer: yes.) '

Full Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/160

Private Practice Coaching: www.slphappyhour.com/coach

Newsletter: www.slphappyhour.com/newsletter

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Are you an SLP dealing with imposter syndrome? In this panel discussion with host Sarah and guests Emily Cohen (Tandem Speech) and Nikki Hunjan (Teach Speech 365), you’ll hear more about the topic from practicing SLPs.

Topics Discussed:

• What is Imposter Syndrome (IS) and what is it’s history?
• What are different ways IS presents itself in the early stages?
• What can we do about IS?
• How can we offer more grace and flexibility to ourselves and the students and families we work with?

Full show notes, including an episode transcript: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/159

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Are you an SLP interested in opening a private practice?

Or, are you curious about what it might be like to own your own private practice?

In this Episode, Sarah interviews Cass Kim of Central Oahu Speech as they discuss the myths versus realities of owning your own practice.

Time Stamps

0:00 Intro

0:40 Cass’s Books 

3:31 Myth 1: You need to see students 40 hours per week to be full time 

6:10 Myth 2: I’ll be earning six figures in private practice 

8:38 Myth 3: I should be private pay only 

12:16 Myth 4: Insurance is complicated and time consuming 

16:30 Myth 5: If there are waiting lists in my area, I’ll get full quickly 

20:00 Myth 6: It’s more cost effective to drive to homes versus have a physical space

29:08 Important things to consider when opening a private practice, boundaries in private practice

35:53 Who is a good candidate for opening a private practice?

For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/158

Topics Discussed:

• Should I take insurance?
• Should I drive to homes or have a physical space?
• How long can it take to get full?
• Who is private practice good for?
• In this candid interview, Sarah and Cass also discuss their favorite (and least favorite) parts of owning a practice.

Resources

Teacher Handouts for Autism

Private Practice Coaching with Sarah

In this episode with medical SLP Rinki Varindani Desai, we discuss:

• How do you know when it's time to make a career transition?
• How can you work past fear of the unknown?
• What is a good first step when you know you want to make a change, but don't know what that change should be?

For more on Rinki, visit the show notes or follow the STEP Community or Rinki on Instagam.

Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/157

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Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/156

Books Mentioned and Time Stamps:

3:57 Mexican Gothic

4:43 Anatomy a Love Story

6:15 The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

7:04 Lost Coast Literary

8:00 Murder in an Irish Village

9:47 Ravenfall

11:09 The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

Corrections/Clarification: The Agatha Christie Book I'm reading the The Murder of Roger Ackroid (not Daniel); Murder in an Irish Village James is the suspect (I say subject - meaning of the murder investigation).

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Do you have a private practice? Are you considering opening one?

Canceled appointments can be frustrating as they reduce your income - especially when they are late notice. So, let's make a plan to address this common issue.

In this episode, Sarah walks you through specific situations in which cancels occur and what to do about them in private practice, including:

• Families who cancel for a lot of the summer
• Families who often cancel for illness
• Families who don't give 24 hour notice

If you'd like Sarah to coach you as you build your private practice, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/coach

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Update: I'm no longer scheduling for 6 extra sessions per week for cancels, I'm doing more like 3. That said, I need to bump it up to 4-5 extra sessions (once you listen to the episode, you'll understand the context). Cancellation rates are a moving target, so I'm still adjusting.

In this episode with Megan Stewart from Sensible Literacy, we discuss:

• Our favorite books for prek, early elementary and later elementary
• Our favorite books for interests (space, dinosaurs, trains)

For full show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/154