This podcast episode explores the reasons why the neurodiversity movement is relevant to speech-language pathologists, and offers practical, encouraging tips for how to provide neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy. The episode begins with a review of relevant terminology, including “neurodiversity,” “neurodiversity-affirming,” “neurodivergent,” and “neurotypical.” It also reviews the work of Dr. Christopher
Are you beginning to feel more comfortable using mindfulness in stuttering therapy or would you like to learn a bit more? In today’s episode, I dive a bit deeper into specific ways you can implement mindfulness into your speech therapy sessions. In addition, I mention several podcasts that you can
How do you incorporate mindfulness into stuttering treatment? In part two of this three part series, I discuss mindfulness in greater detail. I also discuss a case study done at Towson University in which a mindfulness program was utilized for an adult male who stutters. Please check below for the links
In today’s episode, I talk about using mindfulness in speech therapy. Mindfulness is a word that has gained a lot of popularity over the last ten years and it seems we are always learning about new ways that it is beneficial. However, there is little in the literature in regards
What is mindfulness? How can mindfulness make you a better SLP? According to UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, mindfulness is simply “paying attention to our present moment experience, with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to be with what is.” In this episode, I’ll discuss what mindfulness is and isn’t and
Have you ever worked in a school where there are limited treatment materials? I’d say that most of us probably have, so you’ll be sure to appreciate today’s episode! My friend, Jennifer, joins me to discuss how she uses common objects for uncommon speech therapy and she shares a few other
Today I’m joined by my friend, Rachel Madel, and we talk all about using technology in speech therapy. We cover lots of great information including: great apps for speech therapy examples of how to use apps in speech therapy ground rules for using technology with students what guided access is
Today, I’m here to talk about using books in mixed speech therapy groups. In a perfect world, we would see many of our students 1:1, but we all know this often isn’t possible. In today’s episode, I discuss how you can use books to target multiple goals, like: articulation, stuttering,
Today I’m going to be talking about the best games for speech therapy, specifically digital games that can be used in-person and online. Although I will be recording another episode with more traditional games as well. Indicators of an Online Game that’s Great for Speech Therapy When selecting online game
Are you a nature lover like me? Or maybe you’re just looking for some fresh ideas to keep your students engaged? In episode 9 of The Speech Space podcast, I give some fun ideas for using nature in speech therapy. What if you’re not able to take your sessions outside? That’s
This podcast episode focuses on using music to support speech and language for students in preschool through high school, both as a direct teaching tool and as a method for increasing enthusiasm and engagement. The episode begins by discussing research findings that link music to the development of multiple relevant
Previously, I published two podcast episodes about the eight parts of speech, different types of phrases and clauses, sentence types and classifications, and the most common syntax issues we might see with our students. In this episode, I’ll be discussing evidence-based grammar interventions for speech therapy. I hope you have
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