The SLP Now Podcast

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In this episode, I walk through the 5-step session framework I use to plan speech therapy that is simple, flexible, and easy to adapt for any group. We talk about Check-in, Assess, Teach, Practice, and Wrap Up, plus why it does not have to be perfectly linear.
I also share how quick probes, goal cards, and a simple wrap-up routine help me make better clinical decisions in the moment, collect solid data, and support students based on what they need that day.
Resources mentioned:
SLP Now goal card template
Teachers Pay Teachers temperature check visuals
Dr. Karen Ukrainetz's therapy framework

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If you feel like you're reinventing the wheel every session, this episode is for you. I'm sharing why that happens, what it costs us, and the simple fix that made a huge difference for me.
A lot of the stress comes from not having a repeatable routine. When we're making a million decisions on the spot, sessions feel harder than they need to. In this episode, I give a sneak peek at my five-step framework: Check-in, Assess, Teach, Practice, and Wrap Up. It works for any group, any grade, any goal.

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If progress report season always sneaks up on you, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what defensible data actually means, and why it does not have to be fancy or overwhelming. The goal is simple. Collect clear, usable data that helps you explain progress, make clinical decisions, and support your notes, billing, and parent conversations.

I also walk through the four questions every note should answer, how I use quick probes to guide treatment, and why a simple digital system can save so much stress later. Working smarter, not harder.

Resources:
Digital Data Bootcamp: slpnow.com/ddb
SLP Now Level of Support Rubric: https://slpnow.com/blog/probe-data/

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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.
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