Oh my, it has been a while. My last post was October 2019! Well, we all know what happened shortly after that. I have so much respect for those who were able to keep writing, create materials to share, etc. I on the other hand, was in triage mode for a few months and thenContinue reading “I'm Back!”
Tag Archives: SLP Musings
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
Progress Monitoring Resources for Speech-Language Therapy
About a two months ago (hard to believe) I was considering some new goals for a middle school student. I was feeling at a loss in terms of what I could use to monitor present levels. I have some tools that are quite effective, (my freebies are here and here) but I wanted to progressContinue reading “Progress Monitoring Resources for Speech-Language Therapy”
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: Summer Wrap-up
I’ve dedicated a couple of posts to our impending “empty nest.” Here we are one week from the day we drop Mack off at school and I’m astounded by how quickly the summer has passed. When I was a teen, adults frequently remarked that time would seem to fly, so hold on to my youthfulContinue reading “Thoughts from the Back Porch: Summer Wrap-up”
Doyle Speech Works 