The SLP Now Podcast

Show Notes: slpnow.com/263
If you have ever found yourself scrambling for the right therapy materials right before a session, you are not alone. In this episode, I share why the real issue usually is not a lack of materials. It is a lack of a system.
We walk through the four parts of a simple workflow: planning, materials, data, and follow through. I also share a story from my own career, plus examples of SLPs who saved time, lowered stress, and felt more confident after building a repeatable process.
Resources mentioned:
Session Structure course inside SLP Now
Thematic Units course inside SLP Now
Data Collection course inside SLP Now

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This is a short and sweet Summit week episode!
If you have been feeling stretched thin, this is your reminder that support can make a big difference. The Summit is a simple way to get practical ideas and head into the school year with a better plan. Working smarter, not harder.
Sign up at slpsummit.com!

It is my favorite time of year! The SLP Summit is almost here!
In this episode, I share a quick preview of the July 2026 lineup, including six live courses and two on-demand sessions you can watch through August 15.
We talk about AAC, motor learning, stuttering, health literacy, organization, executive functioning, and evidence-based therapy planning.
Register at slpsummit.com!

Show Notes: slpnow.com/260

A lot of us think being prepared for back to school means having every lesson planned and every material printed. In this episode, I share a simpler way to think about it. Prepared means being clear on your caseload, clear on your priorities, and clear on your next few steps.

I also walk through my 4 step framework to help you get the lay of the land, segment your caseload, set up your core systems, and plan the first two weeks without trying to map out the whole year. We are focusing on rapport, routines, and quick baseline data, working smarter, not harder.

Resources:
- Episode 21: slpnow.com/21
- Free trial: slpnow.com/pod
- Join the webinar on August 3: (SIGNUPLINK)

Show Notes: slpnow.com/259
A caseload number can look tidy on paper, but it never tells the whole story. In this episode, I break down why caseload does not equal workload, what the 2024 ASHA survey tells us, and why so many school based SLPs feel stretched thin even when the numbers look manageable.
I also walk through a simple way to make invisible work visible, so you can use data and clear language to advocate for support without making it personal. If you are feeling behind, this is your reminder that the system may be the problem, not you.
Resources:
- 2024 ASHA schools survey
- SLP Now Academy
- slpnow.com/pod