We just finished up 3 weeks of a bug theme in our speech therapy sessions. I don't usually carry out my bug theme that long but COVID-19 and teletherapy happened. Now, I am sitting back, wondering why I have I never done this before?! My speech therapy sessions have had to take on an entirely… Continue reading The SLP’s Guide to Using “Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train” YouTube Video in Speech Therapy
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Grace: Thoughts from an Overwhelmed Speech Pathologist
Texas issued the "shelter in place" about a month ago. Being considered an "essential service", I continued home visits for a couple of weeks. At the end of March, it was decided it was too much of a hazard for in home visits and I moved to teletherapy. I do not consider myself a "tech… Continue reading Grace: Thoughts from an Overwhelmed Speech Pathologist
Thoughts from a Traveling Speech Pathologist
In the last few days, a lot has happened in our world. Kids have lost all routine and structure that they are used to. Parents and caregivers have also lost that daily routine. Now you have parents trying to figure out the best way to help their child with school. To top it off, everything… Continue reading Thoughts from a Traveling Speech Pathologist
How I Decrease Missed Speech Therapy Visits as a Traveling Speech Language Pathologist
Picture this: You got up early to plan or double check your plans for today’s sessions. Your bag is packed. Your car is loaded down with toys and other necessities for the day. You are rocking along in the morning. You pull up to your 2nd visit of the morning which happens to be at… Continue reading How I Decrease Missed Speech Therapy Visits as a Traveling Speech Language Pathologist
Why I Use A Paper Planner: The Traveling SLP
A paper planner is this traveling SLP’s jam. There is nothing better than a brand new planner at the beginning of the year, just waiting to be written in. I tried the whole phone calendar thing, but I prefer to see everything written out in my handwriting with colored pens. Who else is with me?… Continue reading Why I Use A Paper Planner: The Traveling SLP
Book Review for the SLPreneur: Business Boutique
If you are thinking about starting a business, you need this book. If you are already in business, you need this book. After reading "Business Boutique," I decided every SLPreneur needs this book! I wish 8 years ago when I started Speech Chick Therapy, I had this book in my life. It's that good! So… Continue reading Book Review for the SLPreneur: Business Boutique
Chapter 8: My Journey to Private Practice
I don't think I have ever shared my full journey to private practice on the blog. I always get emails asking how I started and how did I know it was right for me. I am addressing all of those today. So buckle up buttercup! Here we go! I can't remember the exact date I… Continue reading Chapter 8: My Journey to Private Practice
Great Books for Motivation
I am bringing you a little something different today. What do you do when you have an idea but you need the motivation to get you going? Some people listen to music. Others use inspirational quotes. Me? I like books! There's nothing better than reading an entire book of someone else's story to make you… Continue reading Great Books for Motivation
SLP on the Go: How I Am Getting Organized in 2019
Each year, I start off with the idea of getting my business organized better. Usually by mid-February, this SLP has fallen off the organization wagon. But this year I am hoping it is different. I am working to stay organized AND healthy! Sanity and health all at one? That's a tough battle for most working… Continue reading SLP on the Go: How I Am Getting Organized in 2019
12 Books to Read for the SLPreneur
Disclaimer: This blog post does include affiliate links. This means I receive a small commission if you make a purchase through one of the affiliate links. I have made quite a few lofty goals for myself in 2019. A book a month is just one of my goals this year. Actually, I am shooting for… Continue reading 12 Books to Read for the SLPreneur
