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Looking for tips on doing diagnostic assessments on students who speak different languages? In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Puja and Prabhu to talk about diagnostic assessments of students speaking South Asian languages. They’re sharing tools and tips for us to better serve our students who speak these languages.  Topics covered in this episode include: The challenges SLPs face when diagnosing students who speak these languagesHow to properly test these students Why interpreters are so important during assessmentsSome different helpful tools for conducting these assessments  When we know more, we can do better for our students. The tools and tips shared by Puja and Prabhu are so helpful. Make sure to tune in to hear what they are!  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/213 Resources Mentioned:  Follow the South Asian Caucus of ASHA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063674136258&mibextid=ZbWKwL Visit the South Asian Caucus of ASHA website: https://www.sac-asha.org/ Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

Let’s talk comprehensive literacy and AAC! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Amanda Soper who is an AAC expert, particularly when it comes to literacy and vision-impaired students. She’s here to discuss comprehensive literacy and how we can utilize robust AAC vocabulary to help our students reach their reading goals.  Topics covered in this episode include: The importance of high-quality literacy instruction with accommodations for our non-speaking studentsWhy having a robust AAC vocabulary is critical for success Examples of how to incorporate a language-rich literacy activity with a student with AACStrategies you can use to make your lessons more meaningful Tips for working with classroom teachers as a team to help your students succeed Amanda is passionate that all kids, regardless of any disabilities, can learn to read, and I am so excited to share this conversation and all of her tips with you in this episode. Check it out now! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/212 Resources Mentioned:  Get a copy of the book Creative Literacy for All:  https://a.co/d/5FAz7x7 Check out her website: www.AACreATivelyCommunicating.com Check out the Infinite Learning Foundation website:  www.InfiniteLearningFoundation.org Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aacreatively/ Follow Amanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aacreatively/ Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-soper-slp/ Visit her TPT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Aacreatively Check out her Boom Learning Store: https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/aacreatively Listen to the CVI and AAC podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wz7ff-1398d15 https://www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/amanda-soper Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

I can't believe it is already Valentine's Day week!  You're probably looking for some activities you can do to incorporate the Valentine's Day theme without acquiring a ton of prep, without being too cutesy and mushy, and that doesn't require any money. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!  I'm sharing 3 free and fun activities you can use with your speech students for Valentine’s Day. These are ready-to-go games and activities that you can use to work on a variety of goals. Topics covered in this episode include: Where you can access these free Valentine’s Day resources and activities The goals and activities you can do with each resourceA bonus activity that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day It is possible to plan quickly and confidently and keep your sanity. And I am that SLP here to help you with that. Tune in to hear these quick and easy Valentine’s Day activities!  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/211 Resources Mentioned:  Check out Bamboozle: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/348553 Watch the Colossal Questions Valentine's Day video: https://youtu.be/S-8UcUT7VxE?si=k6dECdiEAyJNlm2m Watch the Colossal Questions Chocolate on Valentine’s Day video: https://youtu.be/Kjyv1gRLA4s?si=Qa_cPLhxK07v4r70 Watch the Simon’s Cat Looking for Love video: https://youtu.be/kfAd5ekuxuo?si=VoGMGUMZb4OVSk58 Check out some Valentine’s Day jokes for kids: https://tinybeans.com/valentines-day-jokes-for-kids/ Get my summarizing graphic organizer: https://bit.ly/STF-SummarizingFreebie Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

As SLPs, the relationship between grad students and supervisors is so important for the success of the new SLP.  In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with two SLPs, Kathleen and Shelby, to talk about their supervisor-grad student relationship. They share their best tips for new grad students and supervisors so that they can all build strong relationships that are beneficial to everyone involved. Topics covered in this episode include: Tips for overcoming imposter syndromeThe power of having a supervisor who allows you to learn and make mistakesWhat to do if you’re a new SLP feeling nervous about getting startedHow new supervisors can help new grad studentsHow to foster a strong bond between supervisor and student Shelby and Kathleen’s relationship is so inspiring. Tune in to learn more!  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/210 Resources Mentioned:  Visit Kathleen’s website: https://www.monmouthspeechtherapy.com/ Follow Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monmouthspeechtherapy/ Follow Shelby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechwithshelby/ Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

Have you ever thought about using music in speech therapy?  You are going to love this episode! I sat down with Kevin Simmons, AKA The Singing SLP, to talk all about how we can incorporate music and singing into our speech therapy sessions to help our students reach their goals in a fun and interactive way.  Topics covered in this episode include: How Kevin discovered the power of music in speech therapySome of the songs Kevin has created for his students and how they help students with their goalsReal-life success stories of using music in therapyThe connection you can build with your students through music Examples of songs you can sing with your studentsTricks for using music with older speech studentsWays to use music without singing Using music is such a fun and silly way to get students engaged and learning in speech therapy! Tune in to learn how to get started today with Kevin!  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/209 Resources Mentioned:  Sign up for our March Speech Retreat: speechretreat.com Visit Kevin’s website: https://www.singingslp.com/ Follow Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@singingspeechtherapist Follow Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singingslp/ Follow Kevin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@singingslp Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

Do you have students who really struggle with the /r/ sound?  R distortions can be tricky! Clinically, it’s a huge challenge for many SLPs to work with. So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Tara McAllister to talk about how we can use biofeedback to improve treatment for persistent issues with the /r/ sound.  Tara McAllister, PhD, CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University. She conducts NIH-funded research on technology-enhanced treatment methods for persistent speech sound disorder.  Topics covered in this episode include: The power biofeedback has to help kids struggling with /r/ distortionsHow biofeedback works and how we can use it with our studentsWhy the /r/ sound is such a struggle for so many studentsHow to get access to biofeedback tools in your schoolSome success stories from clinicians using biofeedback for their studentsTips for struggling SLPs to improve outcomes in students with these distortions I know the /r/ distortion can be such a challenge, but biofeedback can really help. Tune in to learn how from Tara!  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/208 Resources Mentioned:  Grab your ticket for the next Speech Retreat: speechretreat.com Check out the StaRt app: https://bit.ly/BITSLabstaRt Follow Bits Lab Start on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitslabstart/ Check out the Bits Lab Start web: bitslabstart.com Check out the Articulatory GIFs: https://speechproductionlab.syr.edu/resources/articulatory-gifs/ Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

Wondering how you can utilize sensory play in speech to help your students meet their goals? You’re going to love this episode of SLP Coffee Talk!  I sat down with Dr. Reyna Hernandez and she is going to share her top tips for all things sensory play in speech therapy.  Topics covered in this episode include: When Reyna discovered the wonder of sensory playHow to incorporate more senses into sensory play Different activities you can do that incorporate different sensesTips and tricks to get started with sensory play Reyna’s all-time favorite sensory play activity for students Sensory play is a really fun way to get creative with our students. Tune in to learn how to get started!  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/207 Resources Mentioned:  Follow Reyna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilingualcommunicationlab/ Claim your spot for the next Speech Retreat: speechretreat.com Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

Wondering how you can better help your deaf and hard-of-hearing students when it comes to using their AAC and ASL? You’re in luck!  I sat down with one of my 2024 March Speech Retreat Speakers, Quinn Kelly, to discuss how we can better implement AAC in combination with ASL with our deaf and hard-of-hearing students in speech therapy. Quinn is an expert and she’s sharing all of her tips in this episode!  Topics covered in this episode include: How Quinn came to specialize in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing students and when she realized the power of AACStudents who qualify for AAC useStrategies for combining ASL and AACHow to choose devices and systems when working with these studentsTips to work on core words in ASL It’s so important that we better understand how to support our deaf and hard-of-hearing students, so make sure to check this episode out!  Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/206 Resources Mentioned:  Follow Quinn on Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/thesigningslp/ Get Quinn’s free AAC Candidacy Determination resource: https://language1st.org/professional-resources/aac-candidacy-determination Get Quinn’s free AAC and Deaf Students resource: https://language1st.org/professional-resources/aac-and-deaf-students   Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

Do you know the impact you are making on your students each and every day?  Since we are just starting a brand new year, I want you to make this a year that you absolutely love what you do. I’m sharing a recording with one of my Speech Retreat speakers, Jill Silverman. She is someone who loves being an SLP and you can see it in everything she does. She’s sharing her experiences working with older students, how she utilizes SLP Elevate, and the wonder of making a difference for her students.  Topics covered in this episode include: The true power of the rapport we build in speech therapyTips for building relationships with older speech studentsThe best activities to do with older speech kidsThe impact SLP Elevate has had on Jill’s careerWhy we need to embrace technology with our students Jill is so inspiring to listen to and she has tons of tips for building meaningful relationships with students, I know you’re going to love her! Listen in! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/205 Resources Mentioned:  Follow Jill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.caplansilverman Follow Jill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boodletick2/ Join SLP Elevate: slpelevate.com Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

It’s the last episode of SLP Coffee Talk for 2023! Where did the time go?  In this episode, I want to share a special episode with you. I’m doing a full 2023 recap and giving you a sneak peak into what you can expect from Speech Time Fun in 2024. So many incredible things are in the works and I am thrilled to kick off this new year and tell you all about it. Topics covered in this episode include: My biggest news from this year and what it means for Speech Time FunHow I am changing and improving SLP Elevate The fresh new materials I have coming to TpT 2024 is going to be a fantastic year! Listen in now to hear all about it! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/204 Resources Mentioned:  Join the new and improved SLP Elevate: slpelevate.com Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

One of my absolute favorite resources to use in speech is YouTube videos!  There is so much to love because there are so many options, it’s free, it’s motivating, and you can work on any possible goal! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing my favorite holiday video that you can use this season with all of your speech groups.  Topics covered in this episode include: Why this video is perfect to use in speech during this time of yearThe types of vocabulary and other goals you can work on with this videoHow this video and activity can be used in different groupsMy holiday gift to you I challenge you to take this video and use it with all of your students! Tune in to learn how! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/203 Resources Mentioned:  Check out the video: https://youtu.be/O1C9zOQpKG4?si=ZG0CuGsxN00kheOK Check out my Edpuzzle: https://edpuzzle.com/media/64de7c6d2f5a5941f16d77f1 Check out the follow-up activity mentioned: https://youtu.be/haMi5SBtSX8?si=0A6cH6uIOFk6S-PV https://youtu.be/e1gfzZUsQrM?si=4zwf0ZvKAoFKJMCb Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!

Can you believe it’s the holiday season already?  To celebrate, in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing low-prep therapy ideas that you can use in the upcoming days so that you can survive until Christmas break. These therapy ideas are all free holiday activities that are perfect for your older speech students! Topics covered in this episode include: The easiest holiday activities to use during this time of yearWhere to find these free holiday-themed resources onlineHow to use these simple resources and activities in a variety of ways There are a bunch of ideas that you can use to plan for the holidays with ease and confidence. Tune in to hear what they are! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/202 Resources Mentioned:  Check out Wonderopolis: https://wonderopolis.org/ Check out the Holiday Traditions YouTube video: https://youtu.be/WGC9D68KScQ?si=NQh89MOQsW2zAsvK Check out the Simon’s Cat Christmas Collection: https://youtu.be/ZNfGVE-_rms?si=sRGpOKljDGtb7gm4 Check out the How To Draw a Gingerbread House video: https://youtu.be/xEROfbsXEOY?si=xtduORwUifnjRX-_ Check out Blooket: blooket.com Check out Baamboozle: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/793519 Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/ Looking for practical and relevant professional development unlike any other!? March 9th I will be hosting my next virtual Speech Retreat conference for SLPs. What will you get? 6 hours of PD that is relevant, practical and funReplays that don’t go away$40 digital swagRaffles and funLearn from 9 speakersHead to speechretreat.com to learn more and sign up today!!!