You’re listening to the Speechie Side Up podcast hosted by author, AAC specialist, and matcha tea lover, Venita Litvack! Every week, you get to hear what other SLPs are doing in the field and how they found their passion. This podcast was created to help YOU stop re-inventing the wheel and start loving your job again!
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124: The One About Running a SLP Side Hustle
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On this episode I am joined by my friend, Nicole Umana, who also happens to be the ASHA continuing education administrator for Tassel. Tassel is the organization that provides ASHA CEUs for some of the episodes on this podcast. Nicole is an SLP-A with a thriving side business called Creative Collaborations. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nic…
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124: The One About Resume Trends and Interview Techniques
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On this episode I am joined by Demi Fritz, SLP and owner of SLP Resume. SLP Resume provides a service that incorporates clinical practice and terminology into an effective resume. It was developed through interviews with graduate administrators and employers to learn what makes resumes stand out. Demi is on today to share the latest resume trends t…
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123: The One About Incorporating Sensory Play in Therapy
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On this episode, I am joined by Hinda Rubin, SLP and creator of Claynguage. Claynguage (clay +language) provides a way to integrate clinical expertise with clay. The program stimulates children’s interest and is, importantly, curriculum based.
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Write On!: How to Provide Authentic Writing Experiences to Bilingual Students
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This episode is available for ASHA CEUs! Visit www.tasseltogether.com to learn how! Description: On this podcourse episode I am joined by Dr. Robin Danzak. Dr. Danzak is an Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Emerson College, specializing in language and literacy. Her research focuses on the bilingual writing of adolescen…
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121: The One About Working With D/HH Children With Lindsay Petersen
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On this episode, I am joined by Lindsay Petersen. Lindsay is a speech-language pathologist in Philadelphia. She specializes in working with children with hearing loss and has been supporting students for over 12 years. She also teaches Aural Rehabilitation/Habilitation in the Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate program at LaSalle Universi…
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The Whole Picture: Using A Holistic Approach to Treat CAS
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On this Podcourse episode, I am joined by Dr. Iuzzini-Seigel, a professor and Director of the Communication, Movement, and Learning Lab at Marquette University where she aims to identify factors that contribute to disorder onset and resolution for children with communication disorders. Her research centers on speech development and its disorder wit…
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Fun With Food: A Positive Approach to Behavioral Feeding Disorders
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This episode is available for ASHA CEUs! Visit www.tasseltogether.com to learn how!
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118: The One About Building Your Confidence in Stuttering Therapy
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In This Episode I am joined by the co-founders of Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc., Nina Reeves and J. Scott Yaruss. Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc is a specialty publishing company dedicated to helping speech-language pathologists increase their confidence in working with people who stutter. Their resources are filled with real-world, practic…
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117: The One About Fluency Therapy in Schools
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On this episode I am joined by Martha Somes, a speech language pathologist and teletherapist who is passionate about fluency. Martha loves working with elementary-aged children and being creative with resources and technology. This led her to create resources for Teachers Pay Teachers and Boom Cards that she has found successful with her clients.…
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116: The One About Stuttering Assessment & Treatment with SLP Stephen
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On this episode I am joined by Stephen Groner, a licensed speech-language pathologist and fluently-speaking person who stutters. After honing his fluency every day for more than a decade, Stephen is creating evidenced-based materials that are changing lives.
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Beyond Words: Making the Experience of Stuttering More Joyful
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This episode is available for ASHA CEUs! Visit www.tasseltogether.com to learn how! Description: On this episode I am joined Christopher Constantino, a professor at Florida State University whose research interests include stuttering, identity, neurodiversity, and therapy.
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114: The One About Gently Expressing Concerns with Families in El
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Today I am joined by Carly Tulloch, a Pediatric Speech-Language pathologist with extensive training and over 10 years’ experience in helping children of all abilities learn to communicate to their fullest potential. She is a mom of two little girls, so she knows how busy life can be. That is why in 2017, she started using Instagram and online cours…
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113: The One About Preverbal Skills Development & Using Gestures in El
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On this episode I am joined by Laura Brown, a speech language pathologist that specializes in pediatrics. Laura is an author and private practice owner. She found a niche providing therapy to children from birth to age 3 while learning about development for her own child, and from there, "Mommy & Me Milestones" was born! She is passionate about emp…
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112: The One About Routine-Based Intervention & Teletherapy in El
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On this episode I am joined by Katie Sterbenz, a speech-language pathologist and owner of Talking Littles. Katie strongly believes in the idea that speech and language therapy should be family centered and take place in the child’s natural environment for optimal generalization of skills. She loves being able to affirm what parents and caregivers a…
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111: The One About Parent Coaching in El with the SLT Scrapbook
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On this episode I am joined by Becky, a Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for creating fun and engaging materials for therapy sessions and lessons. She loves sharing parent coaching tips & tricks, and helping other SLPs love early language development and intervention.
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110: The One About Early Developmental Milestones with The Speech Sisters
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On this episode I am joined by Brooke & Bridget, sisters and speech-language pathologists who are passionate about guiding parents with practical tips to integrate speech and language techniques into their everyday routines. Together, they have more than 20 years of combined experience, and have even been featured on Good Morning America!…
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Supporting Prelinguistic Communication For At-Risk Children & Caregiver Education; Root for The Home Team: Caregiver Coaching & Family Capacity Building in EI
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This episode is available for ASHA CEUs! Visit www.tasseltogether.com to learn how! Description: On this episode I am joined by Mollie Romano, a professor and Assistant Director of the Communication and Early Childhood Research and Practice Center at Florida State University. Her research focuses on caregiver implemented interventions to support th…
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108: The One About When To Start AAC Therapy & Pediatric TBI
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On this episode I am joined by Rebecca Taskin, a licensed New York City based speech and language pathologist with a background in neuroscience. She specializes in complex feeding and communication disorders. Aside from her many AAC trainings, Rebecca has been trained in PROMPT Therapy, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evalu…
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107: The One About AAC & Literacy With Megan Stewart
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On this episode I am joined by Megan Stewart, a Speech and Language Pathologist that is passionate about literacy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She firmly believes that ALL kids, no matter what, should have access to amazing reading, writing and literacy experiences! This passion led her to start the SENSEable Literacy blog …
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106: The One About Capacity Building & Data Logging in AAC Therapy
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On this episode I am joined by two amazing AAC SLPs, Maggie and Jeanna! These ladies are making a huge impact in their community and across the field of AAC by providing school-based AAC & assistive technology consultations, evaluations, therapy, and trainings at local and national events.
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105: The One About AAC Funding & Private Practice
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I am joined by Kacy Barron, otherwise known as the SLP Coach. Kacy is passionate about coaching SLPs to build their AAC skills and helping SLP entrepreneurs build an online business
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104: The One About Assistive Technology & Interactive Teletherapy
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Did you know you can make AAC keyguards for iPads? Today, I’m joined by Ashley Larisey to talk about 3D keyguard printing and practical ideas for making teletherapy more interactive. Check out the YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN AAC: SUPPORTING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS WITH AAC USERS podcourse on Tassel Continuing Education!…
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You've Got a Friend in AAC: Supporting Social Interactions with AAC Users [Podcourse]
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This episode is available for ASHA CEUs! Visit www.tasseltogether.com to learn how! Description: This session discussed important factors in supporting social interaction and friendship for individuals who use augmentative and alternative (AAC) systems, as well as supporting children with complex communication needs and autism.…
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102: The One About Occupational Therapy & Health Literacy
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At some point in your career as an SLP, you will likely collaborate with an occupational therapist. What is their role in pediatric therapy and how can they help your practice? Today I am joined by an OT, Brittany Ferri, to talk about strategies that you can use in therapy, the significance of health literacy and teletherapy. Check out the YOU’VE G…
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101: The One About Yoga, Mindfulness, & Self-Care
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In this episode, I am joined by Natalie & Belkis from Culturally Speaking SLPs to talk about diversifying your speech therapy materials, how to incorporate yoga and mindfulness, and practicing better self-care. Check out the YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN AAC: SUPPORTING SOCIAL INTERACTIONS WITH AAC USERS podcourse on Tassel Continuing Education!…
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100: The One About Incorporating Diverse Cultural Arts in Therapy with Tamara Anderson
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You might know why it's important to use diverse resources in therapy, but need more ideas on how to do so. Today I am joined by Tamara Anderson to talk about how you can effectively and purposefully use varying forms of culture such as art, poetry/books, and music in speech and language therapy sessions to promote diversity and inclusion. Check ou…
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Read My Lips! Why SLPs Should Be Involved in Dyslexia Interventions
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This episode is available for ASHA CEUs and part of the 2020 SLP Connect Podconference until October 7, 2020. If you want to earn ASHA CEUs, then stay on until the very end, because that is where I provide information on how to register for ASHA CEUs and other details like how to win awesome giveaway prizes! You can also read about the details here…
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Be an AACtivist: How to Promote Cultural Diversity in AAC Assessment & Treatment
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This episode is available for ASHA CEUs and part of the 2020 SLP Connect Podconference until October 7, 2020. If you want to earn ASHA CEUs, then stay on until the very end, because that is where I provide information on how to register for ASHA CEUs and other details like how to win awesome giveaway prizes! You can also read about the details here…
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97: The One About Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community with Greta Abbott
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Are you interested in learning more about your role in serving the transgender and gender-diverse community? Greta Abbott, a queer-identified SLP is on this episode to share about basic terminology you should know as an SLP, transgender voice therapy, and other resources you can turn to. Find out more details about the SLP Connect Podconference at …
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96: The One About Therapy Nonprofit Organizations with Sandy Dorsey
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Would you like to help improve the lives of children in impoverished countries? Sandy Dorsey, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist & private practice owner is on today to share how you can make an impact through her non-profit organization, Smiles for Speech. Find out more details about the SLP Connect Podconference at https://tasseltogether.com…
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95: The One About Verbal Behavior with SLP Nerdcast
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Why does verbal behavior get a bad rap? Kate and Amy, the hosts of SLP Nerdcast, are on today to explain the principles of verbal behavior and how it can improve your therapy. Now you can get full episode transcriptions and handouts for select podcast episodes! Visit www.TasselTogether.com for more info.…
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94: The One About Play-Based Behavioral Interventions with Liz Willis
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In this episode, Liz Willis, and SLP and BCBA shares her tips for utilizing a naturalistic, play-based behavioral approach to teaching speech and language. Head on over to www.tasseltogether.com to learn how you can earn ASHA CEUs while listening to podcourses! If you decide to join, use the discount code ssupodcast (all lowercase) to receive up to…
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93: The One About Emotional Learning with Allie from Miss Behavior
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In this episode, Allie Szczecinski, a special education teacher with a focus on behavior management, shares all about emotional learning and trauma informed practices! Head on over to www.tasseltogether.com to learn how you can earn ASHA CEUs while listening to podcourses! If you decide to join, use the discount code ssupodcast (all lowercase) to r…
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92: Bring on the Challenge: AAC Meets Challenging Behaviors Podcourse
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This episode is available for ASHA CEUs! Visit www.tasseltogether.com to learn how! Description: This session discussed important factors to keep in mind when treating a new student that has limited natural speech, and how to effectively implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems when working with students that have challeng…
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91: The One About Early Intervention & Behavior with Ashley Scott
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Need tips on how to support students with challenging behaviors? You want your students to be able to communicate effectively, but their behaviors often get in the way. In this episode, Ashley Scott, a dually-certified speech language pathologist and BCBA, shares all about early intervention and behavioral strategies! Find the show notes here: http…
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90: The One About SLP Graduate School with Nancy Hillman
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On this episode, I am joined by a fellow podcaster and SLP graduate student, Nancy Hillman! Nancy’s podcast called Sunshine Speechie helps future SLPs learn about the necessary resources and knowledge to succeed in graduate school and beyond. Her mission is to leave no aspiring SLP behind!
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89: The One About Entrepreneurship with Quintina Briscoe
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Quintina is the CEO and founder of a tele-therapeutic pediatric speech and language clinic as well as a newly developed app, both named, Pediatric Speech Lab. Quintina is a Speech-Language graduate of the University of D.C. and Howard University. Quintina has traveled the world for outreach in places such as Dominican Republic and Thailand.…
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88: The One About Low Tech AAC with Mary Katherine Dally
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On this episode I am joined by SLP and AT consultant, Mary Katherine Dally from AAC for All! Mary Katherine is honestly one of the most talented and creative people I know! You can give her any object and she’ll find a way to turn it into AAC!
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87: The One About Sensory Play with Kandice Soni
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Today I am joined by Kandice Soni, the SLP entrepreneur behind Sparkly Speech Girl. Kandice is a school-based SLP and TPT author who has a passion for early intervention and articulation. This episode sponsored by Double Time Docs. Write your SLP evaluation reports in a fraction of the time.
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86: The One About Using Mini Objects in Therapy with Rachelle Paquette
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Today I am joined by pediatric speech-language pathologist and business owner, Rachelle Paquette. Rachelle is the SLP behind Speech Tree Co. A company that creates engaging mini object boxes for speech and language therapy. This episode sponsored by Double Time Docs. Write your SLP evaluation reports in a fraction of the time.…
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85: The One About Play-Based Assessment with Anna Dee SLP
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On this episode, I am joined by speech-language pathologist and TPT author, Anna Dalziel. Anna specializes in severe speech and language delays in children ages 3-6. This episode sponsored by Double Time Docs. Write your SLP evaluation reports in a fraction of the time.
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84: The One About Parent Involvement with Andi Putt
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Today I am joined by Mrs. Speechie P, otherwise known as Andi Putt! Andi is a speech-language pathologist who loves working with children with autism. She runs a popular blog for parents of children with special needs, and serves over 45,000 families in her Facebook group!
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83: The One About AAC & Autism with Rachel Madel
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Today I am joined by Los Angeles-based speech therapist, parent coach and technology specialist, Rachel Madel. Rachel is dedicated to helping families and speech therapists of children with complex communication needs to communicate functionally throughout their day.
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82: The One About Common Telepractice Myths
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Today I am joined by SLP and founder of Expressable, Leanne. Expressable is committed to improving outcomes and experiences for children and adults with speech and language therapy needs. They recruit the best SLPs by paying them an exceptional wage, and provide telehealth services to families at an affordable rate.…
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81: The One About Telepractice with Jill Shook
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Today I am joined by Jill Shook! Jill is a speech-language pathologist, private practice owner, presenter and TPT author.
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80: The One About Keeping Kids Engaged in Teletherapy with Stacey Pfaff
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This episode I am joined by speech-language pathologist and teletherapist, Stacey Pfaff. Stacey works as a teletherapist full time for an online virtual academy.
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79: The One About Getting Started With Teletherapy With Stacy Crouse
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On this episode I am joined by Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist, and teletherapist, Stacy Crouse. Stacy currently works full-time as a school-based SLP teletherapist providing services to children in K-12. She also creates no-print/no-prep SLP materials as well as resources for SLPs working with children with hearing…
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77: The One About Stuttering with Nina Reeves
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76: The One About Co-Regulation With Danielle Kent
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