The Speech Space Podcast

By Jessica Cassity, M.S., CCC-SLPHealth & Fitness Education

The Speech Space Podcast episodes

April 14 EP 152 - Fun Ways to Target WH-Questions
WH-questions are a foundational language skill that many speech-language pathologists target in therapy. But practicing who, what, where, when, why, and how questions can sometimes start to feel repetitive. In this episode of The Speech Space Podcast, we share fun and engaging ways to target WH-questions in speech therapy using pictures, games, videos, and stories. These simple strategies can help increase student participation while supporting comprehension and expressive language skills. You can access the show notes here.
9 min
March 17 EP 151 - Preventing & Managing SLP Burnout
Burnout is a common experience for speech-language pathologists working in schools, healthcare, and private practice. Heavy workloads, therapy planning demands, documentation requirements, and large caseloads can make it difficult to maintain balance over time. In this episode, we discuss what SLP burnout looks like, why it happens in our field, and practical strategies for preventing and managing it. We explore ways to reduce cognitive load, protect your energy, simplify therapy planning, and build sustainable systems that make day-to-day work more manageable. You can access the show notes here.
12 min
February 10 EP 150 - AI for SLPs: What's Actually Safe and Helpful in 2026
AI is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for speech-language pathologists? In this episode, we break down how SLPs can use AI safely, ethically, and realistically, including privacy concerns, accuracy limits, and where AI can genuinely save time without replacing clinical judgment. You can access the show notes here.
7 min
January 13 EP 149 - Creative Ways to Move More Every Day
Moving more doesn't have to mean intense workouts or rigid routines. In this episode, we explore creative, realistic ways to add more movement into everyday life — focusing on habits that support energy, mood, and long-term consistency without burnout. You can access the show notes here.
7 min
January 13 EP 149 - Creative Ways to Move More Every Day
Moving more doesn't have to mean intense workouts or rigid routines. In this episode, we explore creative, realistic ways to add more movement into everyday life — focusing on habits that support energy, mood, and long-term consistency without burnout.
7 min
January 13 EP 149 - Creative Ways to Move More Every Day
Moving more doesn't have to mean intense workouts or rigid routines. In this episode, we explore creative, realistic ways to add more movement into everyday life — focusing on habits that support energy, mood, and long-term consistency without burnout.
7 min
January 13 EP 149 - Creative Ways to Move More Every Day
Moving more doesn't have to mean intense workouts or rigid routines. In this episode, we explore creative, realistic ways to add more movement into everyday life — focusing on habits that support energy, mood, and long-term consistency without burnout.
7 min
December 02, 2025 EP 148 - Creating a Culture of Kindness in Speech Therapy
This episode discusses how to create a culture of kindness in speech therapy. It gives an overview of Dr. Bruce Perry's neurosequential model as an evidence-based rationale for the connection between kindness and learning. Next, it emphasizes the importance of prioritizing kindness as soon as we begin working with a student or a group of students. This could involve placing visual kindness cues in the speech room, facilitating kind interactions between students, planning specific kindness-focused activities, reading picture books about kindness, and weaving kindness into familiar activities. The episode closes with encouragement to be kind to ourselves as well.
14 min
November 04, 2025 EP 147 - Behavioral Interventions That Get Results
In this episode of The Speech Space Podcast, we share practical behavioral interventions and evidence-based strategies to help SLPs manage challenging behaviors in the speech room. Learn how to use positive supports, function-based assessment, and proactive techniques to create calm, engaging, and productive therapy sessions.
10 min
October 07, 2025 EP 146 - Communication Techniques that Strengthen Rapport
This episode explores practical communication techniques that help SLPs build strong, trusting rapport with students and clients. Jessica discusses why harsh, punishment-based communication often backfires, and offers evidence-informed strategies that foster connection, collaboration, and emotional safety. Listeners will leave with clear, actionable tools to strengthen therapeutic relationships and improve session outcomes.
13 min

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Looking for some fresh ideas for your speech therapy sessions? The Speech Space podcast is a podcast full of tips and resources for speech-language pathologists working in the schools or private…