Taking a language sample for your speech therapy assessments can feel daunting because you are on a time crunch to get all your assessments done. And, if your students aren’t the most chatty, it can be really difficult to get those 50-100 utterances.

https://thedabblingspeechie.com/2023/05/language-samples/

🌼 A Belated but Heartfelt Mother's Day Salute! 🌼

It may be a day late, but our appreciation for all the incredible moms out there doesn't end. We believe that every day is a perfect day to celebrate the wonderful mothers who play such pivotal roles in their child's speech and language journey.

To the moms who make countless sacrifices, attend therapy sessions, practice at-home exercises, and cheer on every small victory - your dedication is awe-inspiring. Your commitment not only fosters growth in your children but also lights the way for others on a similar path.

To the speech therapist moms, we recognize your extraordinary balancing act, nurturing your own families while passionately helping others with their speech and language development. Your dedication truly embodies the spirit of motherhood.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to all the strong, nurturing, and resilient moms who continue to inspire and motivate us. Your unconditional love and support make the world a better place.

We hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day filled with love, peace, and happiness. May the celebration of your unwavering spirit continue every day!

Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

We missed the calendar date, but let's be honest, one day isn't enough to celebrate the phenomenal mothers in our community . So here's our belated, but no less heartfelt, tribute to all moms, especially those nurturing children on their speech and language journeys.

To the moms who turn everyday moments into learning opportunities, tirelessly practice speech exercises, and cheer every progress, big or small - your dedication is nothing short of inspiring. Your love and support light the way on this journey, and we see you.

To the speech therapist moms, juggling the roles of caring for your own family and guiding others through their speech and language development - your strength and dedication are truly admirable.

While our post may be a tad late, our gratitude and admiration for you is timeless. Every day, we celebrate your strength, resilience, and unwavering love.

We hope your Mother's Day was as special as you are, and may the days ahead continue to be filled with love, joy, and cherished moments. We did have a great time celebrating Mother’s Day! 💖💐

#BelatedMothersDay #EveryDayIsMothersDay #speechtherapy #motherhood #inspiringmoms #gratitude

This week, we share Chris’s interview with Darla Ashton, an Assistive technology Coordinator, Instructional Specialist, and BCBA with Carmel Clay Schools in Indiana! Darla and Chris discuss topics in AAC related to the question, “What do you know now that you didn’t know 10 years ago?”

https://talkingwithtech.podbean.com/e/darla-ashton-what-have-we-learned-about-aac-in-the-last-10-years/

A singing sensation has revealed how he swapped the glitz and glam lifestyle to become a speech therapy instructor in Galway.
Gareth Gates became an overnight sensation after competing on Pop Idol in the UK. where he finished as the runner up. Gates has been honest about his struggle with his stammer and has talked many times about his struggle with it.

https://www.galwaybeo.ie/news/galway-news/world-famous-singers-career-swap-8400547

Alexandria is the executive Director and CEO of Green Family Therapies, a pediatric speech-language, feeding, and neurodiversity-affirming ABA therapy private practice in Southern California. With 17 years of experience working with children, and 11 years in the field of communication disorders, her company specializes in family-centered and play-based early childhood speech and language development.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speechiesideup/episodes/161-The-One-About-Neurodivergent-SLPs-with-Alexandria-Green-e23199l

Joshuaa Allison-Burbank, CCC-SLP, talks about the rewards he finds in his work as a speech-language pathologist. Joshuaa found a career that provides flexibility and allows him to give back, helping communities and individuals communicate.
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Welcome to See Hear Speak Podcast. In this episode I talk with Speech Pathologist, Researcher, Educator and Podcast Host, Danika Pfeiffer about her experiences and research reporting on Interprofessional collaboration and her qualitative research working in school systems.
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A tongue cancer survivor said speech and language therapy helped her to regain her confidence so she could join her family for meals out again.
Karen Liesching-Schroder sought medical help in 2015 when what she thought was an ulcer became unbearably painful.
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In this episode, we're joined by Jankie Thakar, Director of Marketing at Liricare. She's here to talk about Liricare's new website, which was designed with speech-language pathologists and special education specialists in mind.
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