We’ve reached the final episode in our series about therapy planning across your school-aged caseload here on the SLP Now podcast! So far, we’ve used Dr. Ukrainetz’s literacy-based therapy framework to work through a month of therapy planning for five units: a play-based early language unit (slpnow.com/183), a picture book (slpnow.com/184), a ficti…

We’re nearing the end of our six-week series about therapy planning across your school-aged caseload here on the SLP Now podcast! So far, we’ve created a month of therapy plan for four units: a play-based early language unit (slpnow.com/183), a picture book (slpnow.com/184), a fiction article (slpnow.com/185), and a non-fiction article (slpnow.com/…

We’ve reached the next episode in our six-week series about therapy planning across your school-aged caseload here on the SLP Now podcast! For the last three weeks, we’ve used Dr. Ukrainetz’s five step literacy-based therapy framework to work through a month of therapy planning for three units: a play-based early language unit (slpnow.com/183), a p…

Welcome to another episode of the SLP Now podcast! In the last couple episodes, we've been exploring literacy-based therapy plans that will help you target your students’ goals across multiple ages, group sizes, and skill levels. We covered therapy planning for an early language unit in episode 183, plans for a picture book unit in episode 184, and…

We’re back at it with another episode of the SLP Now podcast! Over the next several weeks, we're going to explore various units that are designed to engage and support your students across multiple age groups and skill levels. This week, we’re diving into the second of a six-week series about literacy-based therapy plans that you can use across you…

We’re back at it with another episode of the SLP Now podcast! This week, we’re kicking off the first of a six-week series about literacy-based units that you can use across your whole school-age caseload. This week, we’re getting started with therapy plans for an early language book: Lola Plants a Garden. Early language books include simpler storie…

After covering paperwork, data collection, and progress reports, it’s time to wrap up our March podcast series and dive into one of Marisha’s very favorite topics… How to Use Probe Data! In this episode, Marisha talks about: What a probe is and why it’s so valuable The best time to collect probe data How probe data influences your session plan Usin…

Prepare to revolutionize your approach to data collection in therapy sessions! Marisha is here to share her top five tips to streamline this essential process. In the episode, we cover: Developing a Data Collection Routine: Marisha illustrates how she has structured her sessions for efficient data collection, highlighting the practice of using chec…

Let’s talk about something that scares many SLPs… progress reports. **** Progress reports may make some SLPs sweat, but hopefully there are others (like Marisha!) who think of it as a fun opportunity to celebrate student progress. After all, the point of working smarter is to have more time for the fun stuff, right?! Marisha actually thinks it’s ki…

For all my SLP organization aficionados out there, join me today as I dive deep into tips and resources that will streamline your paperwork processes, especially for educators and therapists. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by deadlines and data, this episode is tailor-made for you. Let’s get started! In the episode, we cover: Mapping Out Due Dates…

Welcome to the final instalment of our Literacy Based Therapy Bootcamp series! Today we’re talking about parallel stories — which just might be Marisha’s favorite part of the whole literacy-based therapy framework. Parallel stories are an incredible way to integrate all of the skills that we've targeted throughout our literacy-based units. The goal…

It’s time to get into focused skill activities! So far, this Literacy-Based Therapy Bootcamp podcast series has covered choosing a book, pre-story knowledge/reading, and post-story comprehension. Today we’re getting into the fourth step of the framework, and start getting that focused practice in. In the episode, Marisha talks about: Increasing goa…

In today’s episode of the podcast, Marisha shares three different strategies she uses to embed comprehension activities into her literacy-based units. She talks about her approach to assessments — plus examples of scaffolding support based on the data collected — so that you know exactly how to put this information to work in your practice. 💪 In th…

We’re in the middle of Literacy-Based Therapy Bootcamp here on the SLP Now podcast. 💪 Last week we discussed choosing a text (go back if you haven’t listened yet!) and in this episode, Marisha dives into steps one and two of Dr. Ukrainetz’ literacy-based therapy framework — pre-story knowledge activation and reading the text. In the episode, Marish…

As an SLP, our job is to focus on the language underpinnings: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. That's what we do best, and it’s how we help our students build the skills and strategies that they need to be successful beyond the classroom. Literacy-based therapy offers a great framework to support the development of language…

It’s time to talk about February therapy plans! 💕 In this episode, Marisha walks you through the exact process she uses to plan an entire month of therapy. She takes you through plans that span preschool through sixth grade, tying in the strategies and tips she shared in recent episodes. From segmenting your caseload to using quick probes and grab-…

Ready to supercharge your speech therapy sessions with 3 simple planning strategies? Then this is the episode for you! When problems feel really big, it’s easy to think we need big strategies to solve them. But often, the simplest thing does the trick! In this episode, Marisha shares 3 practices that have taken her SLP game to the next level: Segme…

Having a routine to rely on in therapy sessions can be an invaluable support for SLPs at every stage of their career and caseloads. But some folks can be a tad hesitant when it comes to the idea of more structure. Marisha wants to assure you that using a framework isn't about creating a checklist and following it mindlessly; it's about having a fra…

Returning to the speech room after a break (of the start of a new year!) can be equal parts exciting and anxiety-inducing as an SLP. 🥵 It’s great to have a little reprieve from routine and a few days that don’t require an alarm clock, but that return to normalcy can also be a little daunting after that PJ life. That’s why our first podcast episode …

In this episode of the SLP Now podcast, Marisha dives into the power of working with mixed groups — and her top five tips to foster a supportive group learning environment. From the top, she stresses the importance of adjusting your mindset and embracing the positive aspects of mixed groups in speech therapy. She acknowledges the real challenges as…

Welcome to another episode of The SLP Now Podcast, where we explore practical strategies and tactics for SLPs to enhance their skills and level up in their career. Today, we're diving into a topic near and dear to our hearts: Making the most of your next SLP conference If you’ve been a podcast listener for a while, you may already know that Marisha…

Are you ready for round two of Marisha’s favorite apps for speech therapy? Last week we talked about using Notability, Cookie Doodle, and Toca Tea Party. This week we’re following up with part two, sharing more apps that can be absolute game changers for speech therapy. The apps Marisha talks about in this episode are: 1. Cough Drop 2. Articulation…

Technology can be a bit of a double-edged sword for SLPs, right? In the years Marisha has been an SLP, she’s watched a ton of apps come in and out of vogue. But there are a few (aside from SLP Now!) that have stood the test of time, and are a regular part of her speech session rotation — which is what we’re talking about on the latest episode of th…

Let’s talk about something that scares many SLPs… progress reports. **** Progress reports may make some SLPs sweat, but hopefully there are others (like Marisha!) who think of it as a fun opportunity to celebrate student progress. After all, the point of working smarter is to have more time for the fun stuff, right?! Marisha actually thinks it’s ki…

You set the goal, then what? As SLPs we implicitly “know” the importance of goal awareness, but it’s also something that’s really easy to take for granted. You set the goal, talk about it with the student, and then keep it in mind when you’re in session… but how? Marisha shares her answer to that question in this week’s episode of the podcast, all …

Ready to supercharge your speech therapy sessions with 3 simple planning strategies? Then this is the episode for you! When problems feel really big, it’s easy to think we need big strategies to solve them. But often, the simplest thing does the trick! In this episode, Marisha shares 3 practices that have taken her SLP game to the next level: Segme…

In this episode, we dive deep into the art of curating a comprehensive speech therapy library. From handpicking books that resonate with your caseload to the secrets of organization, we've got you covered! Here's what you can expect: Strategic Selection: Discover how to choose books that are easy to read and feature multiple targets, enhancing your…

In this episode of the SLP Now Podcast, we’re going to talk about building your speech therapy materials library. And guess what… it turns out that you don’t need a ton of materials to be an effective SLP! In fact, sometimes less is more — which is why Marisha shares her top three therapy essentials for creating a well-rounded materials library: Pr…

For all my SLP organization aficionados out there, join me today as I dive deep into tips and resources that will streamline your paperwork processes, especially for educators and therapists. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by deadlines and data, this episode is tailor-made for you. Let’s get started! In the episode, we cover: Mapping Out Due Dates…

Prepare to revolutionize your approach to data collection in therapy sessions! Marisha is here to share her top five tips to streamline this essential process. In the episode, we cover: Developing a Data Collection Routine: Marisha illustrates how she has structured her sessions for efficient data collection, highlighting the practice of using chec…

Having a routine to rely on in therapy sessions can be an invaluable support for SLPs at every stage of their career and caseloads. But some folks can be a tad hesitant when it comes to the idea of more structure. Marisha wants to assure you that using a framework isn't about creating a checklist and following it mindlessly; it's about having a fra…

Get ready to party with a twist as Marisha spills the beans on a unique strategy that could reshape your SLP life — the scheduling party! It might just be the key to turning scheduling from a headache into a collaborative and enjoyable experience for school-based SLPs. Join Marisha in this episode to learn how scheduling parties can revolutionize t…

🎙️ 5 Tips for SLPs Going Back to School Welcome back to the SLP Now Podcast! In this episode, Marisha shares five practical strategies to help you ace your first week back to school. 💪 Key Takeaways: Start Strong. Marisha provides tips to help you start your school year on a positive note because a successful first week paves the way for a successf…

Start Your School Year with the Right Mindset Join Marisha as she kicks off a four-part series filled with valuable back-to-school tips to make your school year smoother. 💪 In this episode, Marisha introduces SLPs to the foundation of a successful year: mindset. She understands the struggles that SLPs face when heading back to school — with the cha…

In this episode of The Joyful SLP, Marisha and Laura discuss their personal experiences with mindfulness and how it can benefit SLPs. They cover different strategies for practicing mindfulness, including guided meditations, yoga, and mindful breathing. Marisha and Laura also talk about the research behind mindfulness and its positive effects on str…

In this episode of The Joyful SLP, Marisha and Laura discuss the benefits of practicing gratitude. They talk about their experiences developing a gratitude practice, the benefits of having one, and how the research is finally catching up to support the anecdotal evidence. They also discuss some of the struggles they’ve had with building a gratitude…

In this episode of The Joyful SLP, Marisha and Laura dive into the topic of emotions. They talk about their own experiences with emotions, including how they were raised to deal with them. The conversation then moves on to the concept of emotional differentiation and how it can help us better identify and label our emotions. They discuss the import…

In this episode of the SLP Now Podcast, Laura and Marisha discuss the importance of self-reflection in practicing self-care and self-kindness. Self-reflection involves taking a moment to go inward and think about our thoughts, feelings, and actions. By being mindful and reflective, we can better understand our own learning processes and improve our…

What does it look like to practice self-care as an SLP, and what does self-kindness have to do with it? As school-based SLPs, there are a LOT of activities that we're pouring our energy into. It’s super important that we take care of ourselves in between all that giving, otherwise we’ll find ourselves on the fast track to burnout. That’s why this c…

Today, we are wrapping up this month-long series with Lindsey Hockel of Speechy Things and we are talking about making recommendations! At this point, we would have done our case history, a speech sample, maybe some formal assessment. We talked about perception tasks and trial therapy. If we have all of this information, what are some of the next s…

We are continuing the series with Lindsey with Speech Things and discussing speech sound disorders assessment and perception tasks and trial therapy today. Go back and listen to Episode 146 and 147 to hear the rest of my conversation with Lindsey! Learn more about Lindsey at speechythings.com and follow her on Instagram at @speechythings. Visit SLP…

Welcome back to the SLP Now Podcast! We're continuing our series with Lindsey from Speechy Things. Lindsey is such an incredible resource when it comes to speech sound disorders, especially R Therapy. I'm excited to continue the conversation about informal assessment, starting with the case history. Go back and listen to Episode 146 if you missed o…

This month, we have Lindsey Hockel with us, the owner and creator of Speechy Things! She specializes in the R Sound and currently sees a small private caseload. We are in for a massive treat - she brings her own clinical experience and a ridiculous amount of research. She is so much fun to learn from! In today's episode, Lindsey walks us through wh…

This week, we are continuing this month's series on stuttering assessment with Stephen Groner, who has a great framework and is a total research nerd like me. Today, we are chatting about making recommendations. Be sure to go back to Episodes 142, 143, and 144 for great tips around gathering a case history, assessing speech fluency, and the impact …

This week, we are continuing the conversation on stuttering assessment with Stephen Groner, who has a great framework and is a total research nerd like me. Today, we are talking about assessing the impact of stuttering. Be sure to go back to Episodes 142 and 143 for more! You can also tune in to Episode 15 to hear Stephen's first appearance on the …

This week, we are continuing the conversation on stuttering assessment with Stephen Groner, who has a great framework and is a total research nerd like me. Today, we are talking about assessing speech fluency. If you missed last week's episode, go back to Episode 142 for an epic overview of how to start your evaluation. You can also head back to Ep…

This month, we are diving into all things assessment for stuttering. Our special guest is Stephen Groner, who has a great framework for stuttering evaluations, relevant clinical experiences, and is a total research nerd like me. He also struggled with stuttering in the past and it's so cool that he has that perspective. Head back to Episode 15 to h…

This is our last episode of our series about language assessment with Kallie Knight, a school-based SLP who shares incredibly well-researched content and funny Instagram reels on @kknighttherapy. Today, we wrap up by talking about making recommendations. If you haven't listened to the previous episodes, go back to episodes 138, 139, and 140, where …

We are continuing the conversation on language assessment and this week, we dive into the best part of the series: informal assessments! Kallie Knight will join us again to share a recap of all of the different options for navigating referrals and building out a comprehensive evaluation. Kallie is a school-based SLP who shares incredibly well-resea…

We are continuing our series on language assessment and talking about formal assessments! Kallie Knight will join us again to share her experiences and tips for navigating those language assessments when we get those referrals. Kallie is a school-based SLP who shares incredibly well-researched content and funny Instagram reels on @kknighttherapy. I…