On this episode, we had the opportunity to speak with a private practice SLP all about working with preschoolers. Special guest, Chanel Blaylock MS, CCC-SLP, taught us to bring out our inner child, discussing working with preschoolers vs. other age groups, preschooler speech therapy activity ideas, involving caregivers in speech therapy, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Chanel’s career background (9:27) Working with preschoolers vs. other age groups (12:22) Transitioning to private practice as an SLP(14:17) A Day in the life of a private practice SLP (21:36) Activity ideas for speech therapy with preschoolers (27:43) Implementing a reward system with preschoolers (34:03) Incorporating caregivers into speech therapy with preschoolers (42:30) Mentoring new SLPs in the field (45:43) What’s next for Chanel?About Chanel Blaylock MS, CCC-SLPChanel is the owner and leading speech pathologist at The Speech Boutique. Chanel’s passion is to help preschoolers unlock their speaking superpowers! Chanel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received both her bachelor's and master’s degrees in Speech and Hearing Science. Before starting her entrepreneur journey with The Speech Boutique, Chanel spent five years working in various school systems in the Raleigh North Carolina, Dallas, Texas, and Washington DC areas as a Speech-Language Pathologist.http://www.thespeechboutique.com/https://www.instagram.com/speechboutique/Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

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Unlocking the Superpowers of Preschoolers - Chanel Blaylock MS, CCC-SLP

On this episode, we brought in the Dabbling Speechie to dive into push-in speech therapy in schools. Special guest, Felice J. Clark MS, CCC-SLP, shared her wisdom about effectively pushing into the classroom, discussing the collaborative functions of push-in therapy, building trust with teachers, push-in activity ideas, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Felice’s career background (8:43) Understanding the collaborative functions of push-in therapy(16:10) Knowing when to use push-in therapy vs. pull-out therapy (21:31) Building trust with teachers for push-in therapy (33:54) Push-In Therapy activity Ideas for school SLPs (46:07) Planning push-in therapy with aides and support staff(49:26) Finding inspiration for push-in therapy activities(52:17) What’s next for Felice?About Felice J. Clark MS, CCC-SLPFelice has been working as a school-based speech pathologist since January 2007. She is the owner and author of the website, The Dabbling Speechie, and the podcast, Real Talk SLP. Felice has experience working with preschool to high school-aged students—specializing in articulation, language, and social pragmatic disorders in the elementary and middle school settings. She has presented at both her state and national speech and language association conventions and has a passion for sharing practical therapy ideas, strategies, and resources that align with current research and engage students in their learning. Where to Find Felice Online:The Dabbling Speechie WebsiteInstagramReal Talk SLP PodcastFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Push-In Therapy with the Dabbling Speechie – Felice J. Clark MS, CCC-SLP

On this episode, we had the privilege to welcome a clinician who has worked both as a social worker and school psychologist during her career. Special guest, Renee Larson, MSW, NCSP, shared her journey through both disciplines, outlined effective communication practices between SLPs and school psychologists, offered her self-care advice for school clinicians, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Renee’s career background(8:11) Pursuing a school psych career as a social worker (13:06) Role difference between a School Psych and School Social Worker 15:43(15:44) The role of a School Social Worker (21:49) Effective communication between SLPs and School Psychologists (26:09) Approaching student evaluations as an interdisciplinary team (33:26) Discussing the use of the Discrepancy Model in schools(37:33) Common misconceptions about School Psychologists(40:55) Self-care advice for school professionals About Renee Larson, MSW, NCSPRenee has worked for many years providing mental health services to children and families as well as working for school districts as both a school social worker and a school psychologist. She has worked directly for school districts as an employee and has worked as a contracted provider—most recently, working with AMN Healthcare for three years, as a consultant to the schools team. In her current role, she is the mental health program specialist assisting districts and providers with servicing the mental/behavioral health and special education needs of students ages 3-21. Renee is also the mother of two adult children and the proud gramma of her 5-year-old grandson.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Effectively Working with Social Workers & School Psychologists - Renee Larson, MSW, NCSP

On this special edition of 5 Ideas in 30 Minutes, we turn up the fun in discussing activities for preschoolers and young children! Sure to keep your kiddos smiling, the speech therapy activity ideas include creating an obstacle course, balloon activities, moving therapy outside the classroom, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Introduction (4:44) Idea #1: Create an obstacle course or scavenger hunt (12:00) Idea #2: Group centric sequencing activities(17:38) Idea #3: Balloons!(22:52) Idea #4: Move therapy outside the classroom (26:48) Idea #5: Incorporate water into therapy Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenAssistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Activities for Preschoolers & Young Children - 5 Ideas in 30 Minutes

On this episode, we had the opportunity to dive into a very timely topic as we move forward as a society from the COVID pandemic. Special guest, Emily McNeil, LPC, BC-DMT, CIMI, EMDR cert., IMH-E MC®, joined us to share her perspective on returning to a new normal—offering insights on reentry anxiety in adults and children, using vicarious resilience as a coping skill, self-care strategies for reentry, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Episode introduction and Emily’s career background (6:04) Returning to a new normal after COVID(13:43) Reentry anxiety after COVID(20:18) Reentry anxiety in children (25:44) Finding a balance between calmness and anxiety (28:54) Vicarious resilience as a coping skill 32:30(35:08) Utilizing vicarious resilience in speech therapy (41:03) Using vicarious resilience in your SLP practice(50:48) Showing resilience vs. telling (55:49) Additional coping skills for reentry anxiety (01:04:23) Explaining anxiety to children About Emily McNeil, LPC, BC-DMT, CIMI, EMDR cert., IMH-E MC®Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Clinical Mentor, with clinical expertise in infant mental health, particularly with infants and families who have been discharged from the NICU; maternal pre-and peri-natal mental health; trauma, including secondary trauma; adoption/foster care; and developmental delay. She co-developed a form of trauma-informed creative arts therapy known as Neuro-Relational Creative Arts Therapy. Emily owns The Mariposa Center for Infant, Child, and Family Enrichment, a pediatric mental health clinic in Denver, Colorado. In addition to her clinical practice, Emily guest teaches frequently at the university level and provides local and national trainings on the topics of secondary trauma, infant mental health, early childhood and family trauma, reflective practice, and creative arts therapy. She provides reflective consultation and supervision to individuals and organizations. Emily co-founded the Adams County NICU Task Force and Team and is a member of the leadership council for Newborn Hope’s NICU Consortium and a faculty member of WonderBabies.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Effective Strategies to Prepare for Reentry Post COVID - Emily McNeil, LPC, BC-DMT, CIMI, EMDR cert., IMH-E MC®

We can’t believe it! We’ve officially reached our 50th episode of SLP Full Disclosure. To celebrate this special milestone, we put our very own host, Jennifer Martin MS, CCC-SLP, on the hot seat with a Q&A session run by our producer, Jonathan Cary. We covered a whole slew of topics based on listener-submitted questions, including overcoming imposter syndrome as an SLP, the best gifts to get your CF Supervisor, favorite guest moments on the podcast so far, and much more! This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) 50th episode introduction and outline of the question and answer(4:07) Question #1 – Jennifer’s inspiration to become an SLP(8:17) Question #2 – Overcoming imposter syndrome as an SLP(18:25) Question #3 – Jennifer’s most embarrassing moment(s) as an SLP(21:43) Question #4 – Jennifer’s top tips for a successful Clinical Fellowship(28:31) Question #5 – The best gifts to get your CF Supervisor(31:58) Question #6 – Jennifer’s advice for potential travelers(36:14) Question #7 – Teletherapy in a school(38:19) Question #8 – The podcast topic Jennifer has felt the least prepared for(40:53) Question #9 – Jennifer describes Jonathan in 5 words(43:54) Question #10 – Favorite guest moments on the podcast so far(47:05) Question #11 – What’s next for SLP Full DisclosureFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Special 50th Episode Q&A!

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Amanda’s background(11:49) Amanda’s private practice clinic, Project Speech (24:40) Amanda’s nonprofit, Project Speech International (36:50) The inspiration behind starting a nonprofit(43:34) How SLPs can get involved with Project Speech (45:33) The business side of a nonprofit(52:43) The future of Project Speech & Project Speech International About Amanda Puentes MS, CCC-SLPAmanda is the founder of Project Speech (private practice in Boynton Beach, FL) and Project Speech International (nonprofit helping families in Belize and the Dominican Republic). She has extensive experience as an SLP working with the pediatric population in both English and Spanish. Amanda attended the University of South Florida for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She has worked in both the US and in Latin American countries providing speech therapy to children with a variety of diagnoses, as well as providing training to professionals while promoting sustainable practices.Where to find Amanda online:InstagramClinicNonprofitFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Establishing an International SLP Nonprofit - Amanda Puentes MS, CCC-SLP

On this episode, we had a very informative conversation about teletherapy resources for the major platforms—Google Meet and Zoom—along with some alternative options. Our special guest, Katie Walters MA, CCC-SLP, used her wide-ranging speech therapy experience to share her favorite activities, websites, and extensions, including Web Paint for Google Meet, Boom Cards for Zoom, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Katie’s background(12:10) The basics of using Google Meet as a teletherapy platform (24:41) Using Google Meet with a Chrome Remote Desktop(27:13) The Web Paint extension on Google Meet(29:47) The Annotate Meet extension on Google Meet(32:46) Ultimate SLP for Zoom teletherapy(34:51) Boom Cards for Zoom teletherapy (37:34) Simply Speaking for Zoom teletherapy(40:05) Epic Books for Zoom teletherapy(42:55) Universal Design for Learning (UDL) resources(46:36) Jam BoardsAbout Katie Walters MA, CCC-SLPAfter leaving her previous career in theater, Katie got her CF in both a school setting and a private clinic in Florida. She knew she wanted to experience as many different areas as possible in the field to find her niche, so she sought out work in every setting afterward. She did PRN work at an inpatient rehab hospital, worked at an SNF, worked on the assistive technology team with a school district and with self-contained classrooms at the high school, PRN work in acute care, SLP for elementary students, SLP for self-contained medically fragile classrooms and Autism support classrooms, teletherapy for elementary, middle, and high school students, and on—everything but Home Health. Her therapy areas of interest are working with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Assistive Technology, and Neuro-Cognitive impairments (congenital or acquired), but she loves it all. Katie currently lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband and two pups, Rosie, and Gracie. She loves hiking, walking/playing with the dogs, digging in the dirt, and planting flowers; just being outside. She hopes to travel again, soon!To learn more about Katie’s amazing resources, explore these websites and tutorials:Web PaintUltimate SLPEpic BooksPear DeckGoogle SlidesJam Board TutorialChrome Remote DesktopSnap&Read, CoWriter, and Word BankSimply SpeakingAutism Internet ModulesBoom CardsAnnotate MeetFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Tech Ideas for On-Site & Teletherapy – Katie Walters MA, CCC-SLP

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction (3:20) Introduction to Chantrell and her career background(12:17) Born leaders vs. developed leaders (14:05) The characteristics of a good leader (19:07) Advice for SLPs interested in leadership roles (23:07) What it means to be a servant leader (27:15) Tips for giving and receiving feedback (40:10) Handling disagreements like a leader (45:14) Learnings from being a female in leadership (53:11) Leadership advice Chantrell would give her younger selfAbout Chantrell Goodgames, MAOM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, LDSSChantrell is the Director of Leadership and Enterprise Training for AMN Healthcare. She’s responsible for all Leadership Development and enterprise-wide development programs, including New Team Member Orientation, LEAD, IGNITE, Emerging Leader, and our LinkedIn Learning partnership, amongst other leadership development efforts. Chantrell comes to AMN from Southwest Airlines, where she evolved their high-potential and executive development programs and processes. Chantrell holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management/Human Resources from Dallas Baptist University.Personally speaking, Chantrell has been married to her husband, Ken, for 19 years. They enjoy fishing, playing word games, and taking day trips. They have two children —Trey, 16, and Gabby, 14. Snow (Miniature Schnauzer), Asher (Yorkipoo), and Deena (Cane Corso) round out their family.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Leadership Skills for SLPs - Chantrell Goodgames, MAOM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, LDSS

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 Show introduction 4:35 Introduction to Rose and her SLP career journey10:20 Deciding to pursue a career as a BCBA (Insta)14:57 Bridging the gap between SLPs and BCBAs 19:51 Rose’s private practice, ABA Speech 26:17 The responsibility of SLPs for patient progress30:04 Working in schools vs. private practice 33:57 Working primarily with the autism population 37:29 Resources for teletherapy with autism patients 42:10 Involving caregivers into teletherapy sessions46:46 Incorporating behavior into speech therapy About Rose Griffin MA, CCC-SLP, BCBARosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Product Developer. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice, ABA SPEECH. She is passionate about helping individuals with autism find their voice and become more independent communicators. This passion has driven her to create her own business - ABA SPEECH—where she provides ASHA-approved courses, the Autism Outreach podcast, therapy materials, and free resources for parents and professionals alike. Where to find Rose online:Her InstagramHer WebsiteFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Autism: Behavior Management, Teletherapy, and Resources – Rose Griffin MA, CCC-SLP, BCBA

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 Introduction to Belinda and her career background 12:25 Belinda’s introduction to teletherapy19:23 Belinda’s inspiration to start creating her own teletherapy materials24:39 The learning process for creating your own teletherapy materials 26:15 Brainstorming ideas for teletherapy materials30:09 What goes into creating a new teletherapy activity36:51 Getting started with creating your own teletherapy materials42:25 Belinda’s personal and professional evolution as an SLP46:13 Advice for new SLP teletherapists51:43 Belinda’s goals for the futureAbout Belinda V. Givens MA, CCC-SLPBelinda has been an American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech-Language Pathologist for 14 years. She has spent the past five years working as a teletherapist with school-aged children. She is a member of ASHA’s Special Interest Group for Telepractice (SIG 18) and is a proud recipient of ASHA’s ACE Award for 2019. Belinda earned her M.A. from the University of Central Florida and obtained an endorsement in Reading while studying for her master’s degree. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Education from Florida State University. She is the creator and owner of BVG SLP, which specializes in creating digital speech, language, and literacy resources for use within teletherapy platforms or face-to-face therapy. She is passionate about literacy and has written three children’s books. When she is not working, Belinda is the mother of three amazing young boys and the proud wife to her awesome husband. She currently resides with her family in Central Florida.To learn more about Belinda’s books and resources visit:Her WebsiteHer Teachers Pay Teachers StoreHer Boom Learning StoreHer InstagramFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Teletherapy Resources with BVG SLP – Belinda V. Givens MA, CCC-SLP

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 Introduction to Tera and her career background 17:09 Tera’s private practice and its specialties 19:38 An overview of executive functioning INSTA26:23 Executive functioning development in different age groups 41:21 Executive functioning in boys and girls 47:23 Assessing executive functioning skills 55:11 Writing appropriate goals for executive functioning development 1:00:41 Examples of reflexive questioning1:09:42 Compensatory strategies for executive functioning 1:12:49 Additional resources to learn more about executive functioning About Tera Sumpter MA, CCC-SLPTera Sumpter, M.A., CCC-SLP, is the founder of Seeds of Learning, LLC, in Lakewood, Ohio which specializes in executive functioning, reading, and other pediatric learning disabilities. She also has experience as a medical speech-language pathologist in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. A former adjunct instructor of Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism in the Cleveland State University's Speech and Hearing Program, Tera currently presents her integrative cognitive processing and executive functioning model internationally to speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, audiologists, inpatient and outpatient clinical therapists, school districts, and parent groups. Tera is the author of The Seeds of Learning:  A Cognitive Processing Model for Speech, Language, Literacy, and Executive Functioning. You can check out her book on Amazon!Where to Find Tera Online:InstagramWebsiteFind Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Executive Functioning & Student Success – Tera Sumpter MA, CCC-SLP

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 An overview of the podcast rebranding 5:49 Introduction to guests Alison Larson & Iris Snow 10:37 What I wish I knew about trying different settings 17:09 What I wish I knew about supervision 22:31 What I wish I knew about self-advocacy 26:28 What I wish I knew about creating a budget (and sticking to it)29:31 What I wish I knew about different pay structures 35:12 What I wish I knew about cultivating relationships About Allison Larson MS, CCC-SLP & Iris Snow MS, CCC-SLPAllison has worked in public schools, private clinics, and a skilled nursing facility. Her passion is working with adolescents and young adults and helping them transition to the workforce and adult life. She has worked in a high school setting for 15 years and a post-secondary setting for six years. Iris is a bilingual SLP who has worked in Acute Care, a Children’s Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Hospital, Early Intervention, and currently works at a world-renowned Rehabilitation Hospital that specializes in traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries.Find Us On Website - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify – http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie SchraubenShow Notes – Sam MacKay Music & Editing – Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

What I Wish I Knew Starting My Clinical Fellowship - Allison Larson MS, CCC-SLP & Iris Snow MS, CCC-SLP

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 An introduction to Dr. Lockwood Roberts and her career background 10:33 The Correctional Education Association (CEA) and Dr. Lockwood Roberts’ role there20:46 A snapshot of special education conditions in Youth Corrections 28:12 IEPs and learning disability diagnoses in Youth Corrections32:23 Qualifying for PT, OT, SLP, and other treatment services in Youth Corrections36:39 Mental health services in Youth Correctional facilities 38:35 CEA’s partnership with NEXUS 40:06 IDEA Law application to Youth Corrections 47:36 Self-Care when working in Youth Corrections50:05 Success stories from working in Youth Corrections special education 58:51 Suggestions for professionals looking to get involved with Youth CorrectionsAbout Dr. Susan Lockwood Roberts, Ed.D.Dr. Susan Lockwood Roberts retired from the Indiana Department of Correction in 2017, where she was the Director of Juvenile Education for twelve years.  Prior to that she taught in the public schools of central Indiana for seventeen years. In addition to being the Past-President of the Executive Board of the Correctional Education Association, she has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles, along with a book, "Kicked to the Curb: Where Policy Has Failed Our Most Vulnerable Youth and the Fight for a Better Tomorrow."  She is an adjunct faculty member at the School of Education at Indiana University, has served as a court-appointed expert for special education-related litigation and has been an invited speaker at many state, national, and international events.  She currently owns Nexus Point Consulting and lives in Columbus, Indiana.Where You Can Find Dr. Lockwood Roberts, Ed. D. Online:The CEA Website: www.ceanational.orgThe NEXUS Mental Health website:  https://www.nexusmentalhealth.com/Her Website:https://nexuspointconsulting.comHer Book: https://nexuspointconsulting.com/bookFind Us OnWebsite - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify - http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotify About the ShowProducer - Jonathan CaryAssistant Producer - Katie SchraubenShow Notes - Sam MacKayMusic & Editing - Aidan DykesPowered by Med Travelers

Special Education in Youth Corrections - Susan Lockwood Roberts, Ed.D.

We DiscussAn introduction to Dr. Blackwell and her career journey to Guatemala (01:43);Dr. Blackwell’s first job in Guatemala after volunteering (19:42);How Dr. Blackwell was received as an American Doctor in Guatemala (22:44);Leading Guatemala to formalize an SLP Association (26:46);The Special Education conditions in Guatemalan school systems (35:20);The perception of disabilities in Guatemala (38:21);Advice for American therapists working with other cultures (47:27); About Dr. Amanda Blackwell, SLPD, CCC-SLPSince volunteering in 2013 as a speech-language pathologist at an orphanage in Guatemala, Dr. Amanda Blackwell has been living and working full-time in the country. Amanda completed a Clinical Doctorate in speech-language pathology and started the official professional association for local Guatemalan speech therapists (SomosTLgt), which has offered more than 150 continuing education hours over the past year to its members to strengthen the understanding and implementation of concepts like EBP and AAC in the country.In January 2020, she began working toward a Doctor of Education degree at Murray State University with the goal of opening a university for allied health professions in Guatemala to improve the quality of services across the country. She currently directs the speech therapy departments at FUNDAL (for individuals with deafblindness and multiple disabilities) and the Guatemalan Association of Down Syndrome in Guatemala City and Xela, provides teletherapy services for public school students in the United States, runs an autism education social project for Spanish speakers called LUNA (@lunautismo), and is part of the ASHA-PAHO ad hoc committee for Ecuador. Amanda serves as an adjunct research fellow working with five doctoral students in the SLPD program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah, and will be teaching in the masters of autism studies and masters of speech-language pathology programs as an adjunct professor at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana beginning in the summer of 2021. She is a life-long learner herself and loves providing dynamic training on various topics to school districts and SLPs around the world. Where to Find Amanda Online:Instagram FacebookYouTube   Website About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary Music and Editing by Aidan Dykes Powered by Med Travelers

Living and Working Abroad as an SLP - Dr. Amanda Blackwell, SLPD, CCC-SLP

The podcast for SLP's by SLP's, where we deep dive into a variety of topics to empower, educate, and entertain. Join Jennifer Martin MS, CCC-SLP and Alyssa Hunter MA, CCC-SLP each episode to hear from expert guests and a range of topics about Speech Pathology.