First things first: I’m not trained in behavioral modification. I’m not an ABA therapist or a psychologist, by any means. I’m bringing you this post based on what I’ve learned in my 5+ years experience as a school based/private practice…
…unpredictable. …messy. …ever-changing and evolving. …hard work. …getting into the minds of your clients. …sometimes exhausting. …delightfully fun. …is about teaching social skills. …all about being flexible. …sometimes going to plan B when plan A didn’t work. …about learning while…
Dun dun dun. Cue dramatic music because it’s THE SLUMP. It happens every year, maybe more than once. For me, it doesn’t hit at the same time every year. This year, I feel like it’s hit earlier than other years.…
Graphics: Lovin Lit and KG Fonts Observations. No one really likes them, and the thought can make even a veteran SLP shudder. Why? Probably because there are a lot of unpredictable variables involved and it might bring back memories of…
You know you should be shooting for at least 100-150 trials during articulation therapy sessions to make it worthwhile. It’s in the back of my mind whenever I do artic sessions. I give my kids tally counters, chipper chat chips,…
First Clinical Skills Confidence post of the school year! This time, I thought I’d blog about how I’m trying to make my life easier. You’ll want to keep reading, because you can grab my FREE template to try out for…
Raise your hand if you get nervous when you have to make parent phone calls? My hand is raised over here. I don’t know what it is about the phone, but it makes me nervous. Face to face meetings are…
Dear CFs: Take A Picture! Why? Because you’ll soon be embarking on one of the most exciting, terrifying, exhilarating, rewarding, exhausting, and just plain awesome careers! If you’re about to start your CF (clinical fellowship to those non-speechies), you’re probably…
I haven’t done a Clinical Skills Confidence post in awhile. Life got in the way! I’m bringing you this post from a personal standpoint. Have you ever wondered if you’re doing therapy right? Now, just to be clear – I…