identity as an SLP

How To Embrace & Nurture Your Identity as an SLP

You spend so much of your time investing in othersโ€“ your clients, their families, your colleagues, your familyโ€ฆ But are you investing in yourself? Letโ€™s take a look at the depth of your identity as an SLP. Consider who you are beyond your professional title, and how to fully nurture yourself in the process! Your Professional Identity Letโ€™s face itโ€“ itโ€™s not uncommon for us as SLPs to closely identify with our job title.  This deep connection often stems from the demanding journey of undergraduate and graduate education plus all thatโ€™s involved with licensure and certification. All of these coupled

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summer-speech-success

4 PRACTICAL Tips to Share with Caregivers for Summer Speech Success

As you approach the summer months, itโ€™s crucial to equip families with the tools they need to support their childโ€™s speech and language development during this break. Here are 4 easy and practical tips to share with caregivers for summer speech success!ย  4 PRACTICAL Tips for Summer Speech Success Clarify Goals and Strategies First of all, it is important to make sure caregivers clearly understand their childโ€™s specific diagnosis and goals. They also need to be fully aware of what types of prompts their child responds best to.  This bundle set of Parent Education Handouts is a great resource to

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national speech-language-hearing month

4 Simple Ways to Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

As May approaches, itโ€™s time to consider ways to celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with your fellow SLPs, parents, and colleagues.  Embracing Change National Speech-Language-Hearing Month was formally called Better Hearing and Speech Month. The shift to this new name is important for inclusivity and references the multifaceted roles you fulfill as an SLP. This change also recognizes the ever-changing landscape of the world of speech-language pathology.  Embrace the change as an opportunity to amplify your voice for better advocacy and bring much-needed awareness to our fantastic profession! 4 Simple Ways to Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month 1. Promote the Field Take

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build trust and respect with caregivers

3 Ways to Build Trust and Respect with Caregivers: A Guide for Pediatric SLPs

As a pediatric SLP, you understand the importance of gaining the trust and respect of your clientsโ€™ caregivers. Developing a strong rapport with parents is crucial for successful collaboration and implementation of treatment plans. While your (fabulous!) credentials may highlight your expertise, itโ€™s your interpersonal skills and approach that will truly solidify your role as a trusted partner in a childโ€™s communication journey. Read these 3 strategies you can begin to easily incorporate to build trust and respect with caregivers that lasts!   3 Ways to Build Trust and Respect with Caregivers  1. Active Listening One of the first steps in

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empower caregivers in speech therapy

3 Ways to Empower Caregivers in Speech Therapy

The journey of speech-language therapy can be overwhelming for families. As an SLP, itโ€™s crucial to recognize the emotional challenges caregivers often face when their child is diagnosed with a communication delay or receives an unexpected medical diagnosis. Rather than assuming disinterest, itโ€™s important to acknowledge their vulnerability and seek to empower them as integral members of the therapy process. Letโ€™s go over 3 easy ways to empower caregivers in speech therapyโ€“ because they really do want to help! 3 Easy Ways to Empower Caregivers in Speech Therapy 1. Speak Simply Communicate simply with families by using easy-to-understand terms and

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empowering students

5 INGENIOUS Strategies to Empower Students in Speech Therapyย 

As you know, even the most intricately planned speech sessions and thought-out goals cannot overcome a student who is unmotivated in speech sessions. Figuring out how to empower students in speech therapy is a delicate balance of providing support while also promoting independence. As you address passivity, avoid being the sole motivator for success, reduce caregiver stress, establish quality home programs, and implement speech stations, you will set your speech students up for life-long success as they take control of their goals and learn to communicate effectively.  Address Passivity to Empower Students in Speech Therapy Passive learners often struggle to

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caregivers and the IEP process

EASY Steps to Ensure Caregivers Feel Like an Integral Part of the IEP Process

Navigating the world of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) can feel overwhelming for caregivers, but the process can be more manageable with your help as an SLP! Letโ€™s delve into how and why you should ensure caregivers feel like integral parts of the IEP process. I promiseโ€“ everyone will be better for it! How & Why to Ensure Caregivers Feel Like an Integral Part of the IEP Process IEP Reminders Maybe youโ€™re new to the school setting or are working with a different age than you previously have. Either way, itโ€™s always good to review the basics before you begin to

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3 Quality Tips about Stalled Speech Progress: Difficult Conversations with Caregivers

As a pediatric SLP, your dedication to helping children make progress with their speech and language goals is unwavering. However, there are times when that progress stalls. As you approach the end of the year with spring on the horizon, itโ€™s necessary to have difficult conversations with caregivers when their child isnโ€™t making the expected progress with speech and language goals. Read on for 3 high-quality tips to make the most of these conversations about stalled speech progress. 3 Important Tips for Conversations about Stalled Speech Progress Make Necessary Referrals Accept Limitationsย  Discuss the Importance of Home Practice Make Necessary

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language regression beyond Autism

Exploring 6 Alternative Causes for Language Regressions Beyond Autism for Pediatric SLPs

While Autism Spectrum Disorder (or ASD) is commonly associated with language regressions in young clients, itโ€™s critical for you as an SLP to consider other causes for these setbacks. To provide the best, most effective services to your clients and their caregivers, youโ€™ll likely have to broaden your perspectives! Think about these 6 alternative causes for language regressions when ASD isnโ€™t a piece of the puzzle for your client. Language Regressions Before we dive into other considerations, letโ€™s think solely about language regressions. A language regression is defined as any decline in a childโ€™s communication abilities. Commonly reported language regressions

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6 EASY Ways to Make Speech Homework a Habit in the New Year

As a pediatric SLP, you understand the importance of caregivers following through with speech therapy homework with their children. The new year is a great chance to encourage the families you serve to recommit to this crucial practice! Ensure that your clients continue to make progress and reach their goals by using these 6 easy strategies to help caregivers make speech homework a habit this year! Support Caregivers as They Make Speech Homework a Habit 1. Reinforce the Importance of Consistency The beginning of the year is the perfect time to remind parents that progress in speech therapy goes far

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identity as an SLP

How To Embrace & Nurture Your Identity as an SLP

You spend so much of your time investing in othersโ€“ your clients, their families, your colleagues, your familyโ€ฆ But are you investing in yourself? Letโ€™s take a look at the depth of your identity as an SLP. Consider who you are beyond your professional title, and how to fully nurture yourself in the process! Your Professional Identity Letโ€™s face itโ€“ itโ€™s not uncommon for us as SLPs to closely identify with our job title.  This deep connection often stems from the demanding journey of undergraduate and graduate education plus all thatโ€™s involved with licensure and certification. All of these coupled

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summer-speech-success

4 PRACTICAL Tips to Share with Caregivers for Summer Speech Success

As you approach the summer months, itโ€™s crucial to equip families with the tools they need to support their childโ€™s speech and language development during this break. Here are 4 easy and practical tips to share with caregivers for summer speech success!ย  4 PRACTICAL Tips for Summer Speech Success Clarify Goals and Strategies First of all, it is important to make sure caregivers clearly understand their childโ€™s specific diagnosis and goals. They also need to be fully aware of what types of prompts their child responds best to.  This bundle set of Parent Education Handouts is a great resource to

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national speech-language-hearing month

4 Simple Ways to Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

As May approaches, itโ€™s time to consider ways to celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with your fellow SLPs, parents, and colleagues.  Embracing Change National Speech-Language-Hearing Month was formally called Better Hearing and Speech Month. The shift to this new name is important for inclusivity and references the multifaceted roles you fulfill as an SLP. This change also recognizes the ever-changing landscape of the world of speech-language pathology.  Embrace the change as an opportunity to amplify your voice for better advocacy and bring much-needed awareness to our fantastic profession! 4 Simple Ways to Celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month 1. Promote the Field Take

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build trust and respect with caregivers

3 Ways to Build Trust and Respect with Caregivers: A Guide for Pediatric SLPs

As a pediatric SLP, you understand the importance of gaining the trust and respect of your clientsโ€™ caregivers. Developing a strong rapport with parents is crucial for successful collaboration and implementation of treatment plans. While your (fabulous!) credentials may highlight your expertise, itโ€™s your interpersonal skills and approach that will truly solidify your role as a trusted partner in a childโ€™s communication journey. Read these 3 strategies you can begin to easily incorporate to build trust and respect with caregivers that lasts!   3 Ways to Build Trust and Respect with Caregivers  1. Active Listening One of the first steps in

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empower caregivers in speech therapy

3 Ways to Empower Caregivers in Speech Therapy

The journey of speech-language therapy can be overwhelming for families. As an SLP, itโ€™s crucial to recognize the emotional challenges caregivers often face when their child is diagnosed with a communication delay or receives an unexpected medical diagnosis. Rather than assuming disinterest, itโ€™s important to acknowledge their vulnerability and seek to empower them as integral members of the therapy process. Letโ€™s go over 3 easy ways to empower caregivers in speech therapyโ€“ because they really do want to help! 3 Easy Ways to Empower Caregivers in Speech Therapy 1. Speak Simply Communicate simply with families by using easy-to-understand terms and

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empowering students

5 INGENIOUS Strategies to Empower Students in Speech Therapyย 

As you know, even the most intricately planned speech sessions and thought-out goals cannot overcome a student who is unmotivated in speech sessions. Figuring out how to empower students in speech therapy is a delicate balance of providing support while also promoting independence. As you address passivity, avoid being the sole motivator for success, reduce caregiver stress, establish quality home programs, and implement speech stations, you will set your speech students up for life-long success as they take control of their goals and learn to communicate effectively.  Address Passivity to Empower Students in Speech Therapy Passive learners often struggle to

Read More ยป
caregivers and the IEP process

EASY Steps to Ensure Caregivers Feel Like an Integral Part of the IEP Process

Navigating the world of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) can feel overwhelming for caregivers, but the process can be more manageable with your help as an SLP! Letโ€™s delve into how and why you should ensure caregivers feel like integral parts of the IEP process. I promiseโ€“ everyone will be better for it! How & Why to Ensure Caregivers Feel Like an Integral Part of the IEP Process IEP Reminders Maybe youโ€™re new to the school setting or are working with a different age than you previously have. Either way, itโ€™s always good to review the basics before you begin to

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3 Quality Tips about Stalled Speech Progress: Difficult Conversations with Caregivers

As a pediatric SLP, your dedication to helping children make progress with their speech and language goals is unwavering. However, there are times when that progress stalls. As you approach the end of the year with spring on the horizon, itโ€™s necessary to have difficult conversations with caregivers when their child isnโ€™t making the expected progress with speech and language goals. Read on for 3 high-quality tips to make the most of these conversations about stalled speech progress. 3 Important Tips for Conversations about Stalled Speech Progress Make Necessary Referrals Accept Limitationsย  Discuss the Importance of Home Practice Make Necessary

Read More ยป
language regression beyond Autism

Exploring 6 Alternative Causes for Language Regressions Beyond Autism for Pediatric SLPs

While Autism Spectrum Disorder (or ASD) is commonly associated with language regressions in young clients, itโ€™s critical for you as an SLP to consider other causes for these setbacks. To provide the best, most effective services to your clients and their caregivers, youโ€™ll likely have to broaden your perspectives! Think about these 6 alternative causes for language regressions when ASD isnโ€™t a piece of the puzzle for your client. Language Regressions Before we dive into other considerations, letโ€™s think solely about language regressions. A language regression is defined as any decline in a childโ€™s communication abilities. Commonly reported language regressions

Read More ยป

6 EASY Ways to Make Speech Homework a Habit in the New Year

As a pediatric SLP, you understand the importance of caregivers following through with speech therapy homework with their children. The new year is a great chance to encourage the families you serve to recommit to this crucial practice! Ensure that your clients continue to make progress and reach their goals by using these 6 easy strategies to help caregivers make speech homework a habit this year! Support Caregivers as They Make Speech Homework a Habit 1. Reinforce the Importance of Consistency The beginning of the year is the perfect time to remind parents that progress in speech therapy goes far

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