In this solo episode, Sarah answers some private practice questions (and gets very honest about finding a niche and her experience of impostor syndrome before starting a clinic) including how to know when it’s time to start and what a typical day looks like.

Time Stamps
1:30 How did you know it was time to start your own private practice?
4:25 How did you decide on a niche? Do you market yourself differently to keep the caseload you like?
6:08 What does a typical day look like for you?
FYI since this episode was recorded Sarah now does all her own clinic administration and insurance billing as her clinic administrator has moved on to become an SLP-Assistant locally
8:25 Experiencing self doubt and fear before starting a clinic
9:22 Why “Do The Option That Scares You The Most” is terrible advice
13:08 The difference between fear and intuition
14:30 How to connect with intuition when making a big decision
15:10 Questions to ask your intuition
17:59 Rumination
20:27 Recap

A quick note: this is our last episode as we take a summer break from podcasting - we’ll see you with new episodes in September.


Thank you to Annie Filla (Instagram: aac.with.annie) for submitting today’s questions.

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In this solo episode, you’ll learn some easy session ideas and activities for fluency session, plus tips for exiting a job gracefully as an SLP.


Time Stamps

1:31 What kind of support in stuttering would be beneficial to you?

2:07 AAC - How do you get parents to use devices at home?

5:12 How has the neurodiversity movement changed how you practice?

11:37 3 Easy Lesson Ideas for School Age Fluency Sessions

18:09 Exiting a Job Gracefully

26:17 Wrap Up


Thank you for today's questions from Dana Wierzbicki (Infinite Horizon Speech).


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Fluency Parent Handouts - Preschool https://bit.ly/3t3O6te, School Age https://bit.ly/3wTo1hL

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In this Episode, you’ll learn Sarie and Sarah’s summer bucket lists, goals & routines they are developing, and their upcoming life changes. Then, the conversation changes to the speech room as the cohosts discuss Childhood Apraxia of speech, including: goal ideas, assessment measures, where to start and therapy techniques.


Time Stamps

0:00-11:40 Intro & Summer Bucket Lists

11:45 How do you know if a child has Apraxia? What assessment measures do you use?

13:57 Once you know a child has CAS, where do you start with speech therapy?

17:05 What are some therapy techniques you use with your students?

18:56 CAS Goal Examples

20:24 What do you do with CAS once kids are fairly intelligible at the word level?

22:10 Outro



For full show notes, visit www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/127


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In this solo episode, Sarah shares how she’s implementing a systems-first approach to AAC at her clinic. This episode includes a discussion of how to get communication systems (for free), how to decide on a system, and ways to monitor if it’s working.
Step 1 Identify who needs to be a part of this AAC program
Step 2 Research Systems
Step 3 Monitor Progress & Determine Next Steps


Parent Handouts for AAC: https://bit.ly/3vWm8Sc

Sarah Cruz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcruzslp/

Contact: www.slphappyhour.com/contact

In this episode, Sarah and Sarie discussed different masking rules in Sarie’s setting (schools) versus Sarah’s Setting (clinic) and the confusion and conflict that has invited for families they see. This conversation isn’t about the hosts’ personal beliefs on masking, but rather the confusing messages regarding mask wearing and that the rules should be consistent between schools and clinics.

The cohosts also discuss four problems with AAC education (and how to fix them), and discuss gestalt language learning and AAC. Sarah and Sarie also share their favorite recent reads, with both nonfiction and fiction book recommendations.

Key Topics
0:00 Intro
1:31 Inconsistent Masking Guidelines in Oregon
10:25 4 Problems with AAC Education (and how to fix them)
22:25 AAC & Gestalt Language Learners
30:35 Wrap Up

For Full Show Notes, Visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/125
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Key Topics
0:00 Intro
2:20 Recommendations & What’s Up, What’s Down
5:50 Ideas for /R/ generalization
10:30 EdPuzzle for Speech Therapy Ideas
14:55 Wrap Up

For full show notes visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/124

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In this solo episode, Sarah discusses her experience learning about AAC, including the challenges of information overload, the focus on AAC education on theory instead of practice, and what’s on the other side.of AAC Overwhelm. By the end of this episode, you’ll have and idea of how to navigate learning about a new area of clinical interest (with a less overwhelming process).

Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/123

Links

AAC Parent Handouts: https://bit.ly/3Op8kH6

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Key Topics
0 Intro & Topics for Today
2:00 Lesson Gone Wrong
4:02 It’s easy to lash out, it’s hard to communicate
19:03 Smartphone Use & Happiness (aware - focused use for a purpose, unaware - mindless use, use while the phone doesn’t have your full attention)
22:11 Wrap Up

In this cohosted episode, Sarah and Sarie discuss:
A lesson gone wrong
Tips to stop, think and process (rather than lash out) when things are difficult
Tips for dealing with people who lash out at us
3 Steps for Navigating through Conflict (identify your response, discharge the emotion, clarify your solution)

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/122

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Key Topics
0:00 Intro
2:06 Articulation Tips & Research (a new way to take data, /r/ app)
6:03 Lesson Ideas (5 free online quizzes)
9:32 Self Care Challenge
13:35 Pandemic Babies
18:39 Wrap Up & Summary

For full show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/121

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In this Solo episode, Sarah talks about SLP Side Hustles/Side Gigs and answers questions like:
How long does it take to make money once you get a side gig?
What are some side gigs SLPs do?
How much money did you make on TPT?
How do I know if I might be ready to start a business on the side?

Key Ideas
0:00 Why should I start a side business?
02:19 How can an SLP choose what to do for a side hustle?
02:57 What tools/knowledge do you need to start selling on TPT?
03:47 Why did I choose TPT?
05:11 5 Indicators You May be Ready for a Side Gig
06:55 TPT Income Report
09:50 Why haven’t my sales grown lately?
11:08 Business Lessons I’ve learned
14:00 Tips for TPT Sellers
15:15 Encouragement for SLPs with Side Gigs


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