Date: March 13th

Name of podcast: The Colorful Podcast Spot

Episode title and number: Episode 9: Gestalt Language Recap and Resources

Brief summary of episode: Join us as we recap our conversation

Samantha Shaffer and share some of our favorite resources

relating to gestalt language processing. We discuss ways for parents to decide when speech therapy or an SLP is or is not meeting their child’s needs, the difference between targeting gestalt language in a clinic versus in a school, and provide a brief overview of goal writing for GLPs. Listen as we discuss the importance of collaboration with GLPs, some of our favorite parent handouts for gestalt, and describe some of our favorite resources. We even share a “Miss Rachel” who targets gestalt language more specifically! 

Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers

Topic #1 Considerations when your SLP isn’t gestalt language trained [2:37]

Topic #2 Gestalt language in schools [10:00]

Topic #3 Importance of collaboration with GLPs [15:00]

Topic #4 GLP “Miss Rachel” [17:01]

Topic #5 Goal writing for GLPs

Topic #6 Parent education about GLP [26:25]

Topic #7 Chocolate Analogy/preparing parents for changing stages in NLA [29:05]

List of resources, suggested materials, affiliate links, and social

media:

Resource #1 Emily Diaz SLP

Emily Diaz, SLP. | AAC Speech Therapist (emilydiazslp.com)

Resource #2 The Communication Classroom

Katelyn | MS CCC-SLP (@the_communication_classroom) • Instagram photos and videos

Resource #3 Playtime with Tor

Playtime with Tor - Gestalt Language Support - YouTube

Resource #4 Crescendo Communication

The Musical SLP 🧠 Corinne Zmoos, MS, SLP (@crescendo.communication) • Instagram photos and videos

Resource #5 Boho Speechie

Katja Piscitelli | Echolalia & Gestalt Language (@bohospeechie) • Instagram photos and videos

Resource #6 haepislp 

Halle Demchuk, MSc(A), SLP (@haepislp) • Instagram photos and videos

Resource #7 And Next Comes L

And Next Comes L - Hyperlexia Resources

Contact Us: [email protected]

Listen to learn more about Gestalt Language with Sam Shaffer M.S., CCC-SLP.

Date: February 28

Name of podcast: The Colorful Podcast Spot

Episode title and number: Episode 9: Parent Education Recap and Resources

Brief summary of episode: Join us as we recap our conversation

with Maggie Bill and share some of our favorite resources relating to parent education and ways to be mindful about including and working with parents. We share specific strategies for parent education, making accommodations for parents in how we teach, and how we check in with parents throughout the therapy process. We discuss our journey with taking into account parent perspectives, learning about writing parent education goals, and cultural responsiveness and parent education. 

Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers

Topic #1 Parent anxiety and how to be mindful about it [1:41]

Topic #2 Approaching conversations when you learn that you and a parent are not on the same page [7:49]

Topic #3 Making accommodations for parents in how we teach [9:51]

Topic #4 Specific strategies for parent education [14:12]

Topic #5 Cultural responsiveness in parent education [16:52]

Topic #6 Writing parent education goals [19:45]

Topic #7 Checking in with parents frequently [22:10]

Topic #8 When parents want to work on goals that are different from the goals we have in mind [25:20]

Topic #9 Resources for handouts for parents [29:26] 

List of resources, suggested materials, affiliate links, and social

media:

Resource #1 Speech with Alex_neuroscience

Alex Trichilo | Speech Therapy Resources | Neuroscience Student (@speechwithalex_neuroscience) • Instagram photos and videos

Resource #2 Speech by Garrett

Speech Therapy Tips - Parents (@speechbygarrett) • Instagram photos and videos

Resource #3 Lilly’s Voice 

HOME | Lillys Voice

Lilly’s Voice (@lillysvoice) • Instagram photos and videos

Resource #4 Every Culture

World Culture Encyclopedia (everyculture.com)

Resource #5 Allisonfors.com

Home | Allison Fors, Inc.

Resource #6 Speech Room News

Speech Room News - Speech & Language Therapy Resources (thespeechroomnews.com)

Resource #7 Speech and Language at Home

At Home Speech Therapy Resources (speechandlanguageathome.com)

Resource #8 The SLT scrapbook

Home - The SLT Scrapbook

Contact Us: [email protected]

Learn some wonderful tips about parent education with Maggie Bill M.S., CCC-SLP.

Date: February 14th

Name of podcast: The Colorful Podcast Spot

Episode title and number: Episode 7: Occupational Therapy in the Schools Recap and Resources

Brief summary of episode: Join us as we recap our conversation

with Melinda Brenneise and share some of our favorite resources

relating to occupational therapy and the senses. We discuss some of the similarities and differences between OT and Speech, Melinda’s preschool program and handwriting club, how to incorporate all senses into activities to increase engagement and retention of learned concepts, and provide a brief overview of interoception, proprioception, and vestibular senses. 

Listen as we talk about ways to support sensory seekers even with limited space and resources, ways we’ve done this in our own clinical practice, and join us in brainstorming other clubs that could be formed similar to Melinda’s handwriting club. 

Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers

Topic #1 Similarities between OT and Speech, recapping preschool program [1:05]

Topic #2 Including all senses in therapy activities [3:33]

Topic #3 Describing the senses including interoception/potty training [6:15]

Topic #4 Proprioception/heavy work [12:09]

Topic #5 Vestibular sense [13:05]

Topic #6 Sensory activities and supports when you have limited space/sensory tools [16:50]

Topic #7 Handwriting Club and brainstorming reading clubs, etc. [23:10]

List of resources, suggested materials, affiliate links, and social

media:

Resource #1 Kelly Mahler - 30 days of interoception

30 Days of Interoception Activities (kelly-mahler.com)

Resource #2 Bright Autism

Quality Autism Supplies for Kids | Shop BrightAutism Today

Resource #3 OT Mama of Twins

https://www.instagram.com/ot_mama_of_twins/# 

Resource #4 The Out of Sync Child

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder (The Out-of-Sync Child Series): Stock Kranowitz, Carol, Miller, Lucy Jane: 9780399531651: Amazon.com: Books 

Resource #5 Pink Oatmeal

Movement Breaks For Kids - Pink Oatmeal

Resource #6 OT Toolbox

The OT Toolbox- Occupational Therapy Activities and Resources

Resource #7 OT for Me

https://www.instagram.com/ot.for.me/# 

Resource #8 Miss Jamie OT

https://www.instagram.com/missjaimeot/

Contact Us: [email protected]

Date: January 31st, 2024

Name of Podcast: The Colorful Podcast Spot

Episode title and number:

Episode 5: Therapy with Older Students Recap and Resources

Brief summary of episode: Join us as we recap our conversation with Anne Marie Pasternock and share some of our favorite resources that we use when working with older children. We discuss some of the similarities and differences of working with older children and younger children, how to incorporate a child’s interest into the therapy session even if it is not always thought of as age-appropriate, and resources that encourage community and connection when working with older students. Listen as we talk about targeting relevant goals, interest-driven/strength-based learning, and how to continue thinking creatively when targeting vocabulary and more complex goals.

Bullet points of key topics + chapter markers

Topic #1 Similarities and Differences when working with older children and younger children [1:30]

Topic #2 Incorporating interests with older children [6:43]

Topic #3 Trying new things with a student [8:58]

Topic #4 Targeting relevant and meaningful goals [13:47]

Topic #5 Thinking creatively when targeting specific goals [19:09]

Topic #6 Getting buy-in from older students and their families [22:25]

List of resources, suggested materials, affiliate links, and social media:

Resource #1 Finding Cooper’s Voice

Resource #2 Transitionabilities

Resource #3 Summer Shirt Project

Resource #4 Different by Design Learning 

Resource #5 Until the Streetlights Come On

Contact Us:  [email protected]