The SLP Book Club

Oct 29 2024 114 ep. 40 mins 1

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The SLP Book Club is a community of speech therapists, parents, and educators dedicated to learning and growing together each month as we digest engaging, science-backed books in the areas of child development, behavior, communication, mindset, and productivity. With over 16 years of combined experience as pediatric speech-language pathologists, hosts Laura Geissert and Adrianne Frost will provide you with thoughtful discussion, learning materials, and strategies that you can use immediately with the children you interact with each day.
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The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology Episode 5

Oct 29 2024 31 mins

This week we're finishing up The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology by Phuong Lien Palafox. Her final chapter is called "I See You, SLP" and truly captures the heart of our work. Phuong acknowledges how hard we work and how we go above and beyond for our students/clients. We discuss this chapter and our final thoughts on the book. We're taking November off and will be back

The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology Episode 4

Oct 22 2024 31 mins

This week we're covering chapter six from The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology by Phuong Lien Palafox. This chapter focuses on cultural competency, the importance of names, and the role of kindness in speech language pathology. Phuong emphasize the need for understanding diverse backgrounds and the significance of names in identity, advocating for compassion and equity a

The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology Episode 3

Oct 15 2024 41 mins

This week we're covering chapter five from The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology by Phuong Lien Palafox. Chapter five is called "Family Centered Practice" and focuses on the importance of building relationships with the families of the children we support. We discuss the importance of collaboration, trust, and respect when working with families. We start out this episode

The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology Episode 2

Oct 08 2024 46 mins

This week we're covering chapters three and four from The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology by Phuong Lien Palafox. Chapter three is called, "Lessons for Your Career" and in it, Phuong describes how to handle grief at work and the five most important lessons she's learned about being an SLP. Chapter four, "Effective Strategies for All Sessions," provides Phuong's approach

The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology Episode 1

Oct 01 2024 41 mins

We're baaaaaack! In October we're reading The Heartbeat of Speech-Language Pathology by Phuong Lien Palafox. This book is written BY a speech-language pathologist FOR speech-language pathologists, and we're loving it. This week we cover the prologue and chapters one and two. We start out by discussing Phuong's family history and her journey to becoming an SLP. We cover the imp

Katie Hamlin-Pacheco from The Brain Executive Program

Sep 03 2024 32 mins

Today we're bringing you a special bonus episode, our interview with occupational therapist Katie Hamlin Pacheco. Katie is a former teacher turned occupational therapist and the author of "How to Be a Brain Executive: And Get Sensory Sharp!" If you support children who would benefit from understanding more about how their brain and sensory system work, you're going to love this int

Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered Episode 9

Aug 27 2024 45 mins

This week we're wrapping up Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered. We start with a conversation about Adrianne starting the new school year as a teletherapist (very demure, very mindful). Then we get into the recent news about Better Speech's AI speech therapist, Jessica. Will artificial intelligence replace speech therapists? Not likely. Then we cover the conclusion of Lisa Murphy,

Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered Episode 8

Aug 20 2024 47 mins

This week we're covering chapter nine from Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered. This chapter covers the seven things: making sure children have time to move, create, sing, discuss, observe, read, and play EACH and EVERY day. We go through each of the seven things, linking activities children engage in to the four developmental domains of DAP. We also discuss the 16 different types

Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered Episode 7

Aug 13 2024 40 mins

This week we're covering chapter eight from Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered. The philosophical attribute of being child-centered in this chapter is, "Adults Are Aware of the Importance of Keeping it Real." We discuss the importance of real, relevant experiences for the young children we work with. No more plastic apples, cookie cutter craftivities, and worksheets! Give them rea

Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered Episode 6

Aug 06 2024 38 mins

This week we're covering chapters six and seven from Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered. Chapter six is called "Adults are able to articulate the intention behind their words and actions." We discuss intentional teaching and the importance of asking yourself why you're doing activities and who they're for. Chapter seven is "Adults are familiar with the key contributions of histori