The SLP Now Podcast

Every January, thousands of SLPs come together for the SLP Summit, and this year’s lineup is packed with fresh insights and practical strategies you can use right away. In this episode, I’m sharing what to expect, how to access two on-demand courses immediately, and why the live sessions (January 12–14) are truly worth tuning into. Whether you're craving evidence-based ideas or simply want to feel inspired again, this Summit has something for you.Sign up at slpsummit.com!

Show Notes: slpnow.com/242Want to access the free materials mentioned in the podcast? Go to slpnow.com/pod!In this episode, we break down six evidence-based strategies you can use to teach summarizing with clarity and confidence. From explicit instruction to picture-supported scaffolds, you’ll get practical tools you can use in your very next session.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✏️ How to explicitly define summaries, main ideas, and key details ✏️ Ways to use visuals and graphic organizers to boost comprehensio ✏️ Why modeling metalinguistic thinking accelerates learning ✏️ How sentence frames and text structures support generalization

Show Notes: slpnow.com/241Want to access the free materials mentioned in the podcast? Go to slpnow.com/pod!Did you know that just a handful of prefixes and suffixes account for most derivational words students encounter? In this episode, we break down simple, effective strategies for teaching morphology in speech therapy — so you can help students become confident “word detectives” without adding more to your plate.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to introduce affixes using clear, student-friendly examplesPractical ways to teach selected prefixes and suffixesA step-by-step framework for breaking down wordsTips for weaving morphology practice into any therapy unitTune in and bring a little more clarity (and confidence) to your vocabulary instruction!

Show Notes: slpnow.com/240Did you know that nearly half of English words have more than one meaning? In this episode, we break down simple, evidence-backed strategies to help students infer meaning, build vocabulary, and strengthen comprehension—all without adding more prep to your plate.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to introduce the concept of multiple meaning words with concrete, student-friendly examplesWays to teach students to use context clues and imagery to determine meaningMetalinguistic prompts that support flexible thinkingHow to use graphic organizers and parts-of-speech frames to deepen understandingIf you want ready-to-use activities for these strategies, start a free SLP Now trial (slpnow.com/pod) and explore the Multiple Meaning Words Skill Pack.

What if teaching describing could feel simpler and more effective? In this episode, we break down evidence-based strategies and share practical tools you can start using right away. From visual supports to vocabulary journals, you’ll learn how to build stronger describing skills with confidence.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Teach key attribute categories using clear, structured supportsUse contrastive examples to boost understandingBuild vocabulary with journals and scaffolded visualsSupport generalization through sentence framesSign up for the free trial at slpnow.com/pod to download the Describing Helper and start using it in your sessions today!