SLP Coffee Talk

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with yet another Orton-Gillingham expert, Elizabeth Doherty to talk about all things literacy and language and how we can apply Orton-Gillingham strateg…

What exactly is the role of decodable text in literacy acquisition?

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with the fabulous Jennie Roberts Creason from Carolina Orton-Gillingham to explore th…

Ready to learn how to make a more inclusive classroom culture? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m talking all about AAC immersion in the classroom. I sat down with Janna Bedoyan and Morgan van D…

Wondering how you can help your students figure out words they don’t understand? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing three online tools that you can use as online dictionaries to help you…

Are you in survival mode right now? 

It’s the final stretch before we make it to the end of the year, and if you’re looking for some quick, low-prep therapy ideas for spring, then this episode of SLP …

Looking for a strategy to help your speech students have a better understanding of what they’re reading and have a better recall? 

I have you covered in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! I’m diving int…

Wondering how to keep your older speech students motivated? 

At my latest speech retreat, we heard from a panel of SLP Elevate members who shared how they use the resources they got from the membershi…

Are you feeling overwhelmed and overworked? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Jamie Sears from Not So Wimpy Teacher to talk about real strategies for working less. Jamie isn’t an SL…

What is the role of an SLP when it comes to dyslexia? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with two rock star SLPs, Karina and Heather from @SoarWithWords, to talk about all things dyslexia…

What do successful readers do naturally? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with none other than my very own daughter, Ella, to talk about some things that successful readers do. She’s gi…

As SLPs, we all know that writing IEPs can be a challenge. 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Jennifer Hofferber to talk all about IEPs and get her best time-saving tips and meeting …

Do you feel confident going into your mixed groups? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing a clip from a free training I did all about mixed groups and tackling them with confidence. I share…

Do you have students that just don’t want to write? 

You’re not alone! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we are diving into how we can help reluctant writers and the things we can do to encourage th…

Ready to learn more about AAC? 

People can be very intimidated by AAC and this is something I get a lot of questions about from other SLPs. I decided to bring an expert on the topic onto the show to t…

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing some low-prep therapy ideas that you can use with your older speech students with a Valentine’s Day theme. 

Often we …

Are you ready to be a leader? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with a returning guest, Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan to talk about how she helps SLPs step into the leadership role so that the…

Do you ever just wing it? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing a different type of episode. I’m diving into the topic of winging it and giving you permission to throw something together la…

Are you wondering how you can help the parents of your students become better advocates for their children? 

Sometimes it comes down to making sure they understand what to ask. In this episode of SLP …

Are you wondering how you can feel more balanced between work and your personal life? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with a dear friend, Dr. Lori Friesen, who is doing amazing things …

Are you working with students that are deaf or hard of hearing? Learning how to properly support these students is so important. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Deanna Magda to di…