Tag Archives: SLP Inspiration

Making the Case for Educational Impact in Articulation Therapy

Over the past nearly 40 years I’ve heard a lot of conversation around articulation therapy and “educational impact.”  To this day the discussion continues to center around whether students who exhibit what may be considered mild speech sound disorders (SSD) like a lisp, are eligible for services because their difficulties don’t impact academics. For instance,Continue reading “Making the Case for Educational Impact in Articulation Therapy”

An Inspiring Example of the Communication Connection

Image by Quinn Kampschroer from Pixabay Today was my first day back to work after a wonderful summer. I love summer vacation, make no mistake, but I also like getting back into my routine. I enjoy fall, yet late summer is amazing! Tourists go home. My kayak isn’t tossed about by the wake of the motor boats. IContinue reading “An Inspiring Example of the Communication Connection”

Enough IS Enough

Next week I start my 36th year as an SLP. THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR! Somehow I thought it was 37, but I guess it just feels that way. 🙂 I am fairly happy with where my journey has taken me. I’ve grown both professionally and personally, but haven’t quite reached that point of complete satisfaction. I stillContinue reading “Enough IS Enough”

Back to School 2019

Well, here I am, a blast from the past!! It has been a while since my last post, hasn’t it? That’s okay! I’m being gentle with myself regarding my hiatus and am just going to jump right back into the blogosphere. In eleven days I will be back at work and although my years inContinue reading “Back to School 2019”

A Message for Full-Time SLP-Moms

While it may seem like I’ve abandoned this blog, I haven’t! I have a multitude of paper scraps with notes, thoughts and ideas stowed and tucked in a multitude of places. I just took a break. The past twenty years have been spent as a working Mom.  I’m still trying to settle into my emptyContinue reading “A Message for Full-Time SLP-Moms”

Today is the day before Thanksgiving and before I begin my cleaning and cooking frenzy (and shopping for a new food processor as mine broke two days ago!), I want to share an email I received from a colleague and dear friend. She retired in 2016 after having enjoyed a storied and fulfilling career, andContinue reading

Thoughts from the Back Porch: Back to School

I’ve begun my 36th new school year and have had an opportunity to reflect on the transformation from my first year as an SLP in 1983 to today.  The arc of my life has been huge and I suppose that is a wonderful thing. I mean, who wants a life that remains stagnant? My finalContinue reading “Thoughts from the Back Porch: Back to School”

Thoughts from the Back Porch; Feathering the Empty Nest #2

Last week I began sharing how my life is quickly changing as our children move to increased independence and adulthood. Yes, it is an emotional rollercoaster, but it also has been fun. I have learned some very practical lessons. For instance, Nora is an amazing example of stewardship of the Earth. She has encouraged meContinue reading “Thoughts from the Back Porch; Feathering the Empty Nest #2”

Thoughts from the Back Porch: Feathering the Empty Nest

It has been an interesting summer. In many respects it has been wonderful, and yet I am left with a subtle, yet fully palpable sense of dread. In chatting with friends over current events in my life my dear SparklleSLP suggested I write about my experiences. I think that is a great idea, so myContinue reading “Thoughts from the Back Porch: Feathering the Empty Nest”