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Let’s talk about something that scares many SLPs… progress reports. ****

Progress reports may make some SLPs sweat, but hopefully there are others (like Marisha!) who think of it as a fun opportunity to celebrate student progress. After all, the point of working smarter is to have more time for the fun stuff, right?!

Marisha actually thinks it’s kind of cool to look back at the data and realize how far her students have come. Getting to write up all the progress goodness and share it with the students’ parents is just the sprinkles on the progress cake.

At the same time, Marisha knows that the process can be a little bit overwhelming. That's why she wanted to share her three step process for writing progress reports and notes on this week’s episode of the podcast.

From collecting session data to setting up your progress note template and reviewing goal progress — at the end of this episode, you’ll be just a few clicks away from a stress-free progress reporting experience!

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This month we're diving into all things narratives, a topic that's so closely connected with academic achievement. But before we get there, I am excited to introduce the newest addition to the SLP Now team, Monica! Monica is a lead SLP for a school district in Southern California and comes with a broad range of experience, including literacy-based therapy and functional social and language therapy.

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Wow, I cannot believe we're wrapping up this month of curriculum-based therapy content! There is so much to dive into. This week, we are working with secondary students and the sample goals for this group include identifying facts vs. opinions, identifying the main idea and key details, summarizing, producing sentences with 3 or more clauses, and determining the meaning of words using affixes.

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I hypothetically have a group of 6th graders who are working on answering questions, defining multiple meaning words, and summarizing text. So in this episode, we're continuing to follow the curriculum-based therapy theme using a literacy-based therapy framework. Let's dive in!

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Let's continue on the curriculum-based therapy train with early elementary. Some of the goals I'm targeting with this group include answering questions, identifying key details, defining tier two vocabulary words, and producing compound or complex sentences.

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I cannot tell you how much I've been looking forward to this month's content. We're diving into all things curriculum-based therapy for preschoolers. This is a great way to step up all of the literacy-based therapy strategies that we've been talking about and embed them into the classroom.

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Now we get to dive into something different for our older students. Teaching them how to identify the main idea, key details, and how to summarize are incredibly important skills for them to learn as they move forward in life.

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Let's dive into some therapy plans for later elementary students. We will focus on how to target narratives using a literacy-based therapy framework. We'll explore goals around answering questions about story grammar elements, retelling a story, and generating narratives.

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Let's dive into some therapy plans for our early elementary students. This week, we are focusing on narratives. Teaching story grammar elements will increase student comprehension and provide them with a meaningful framework.

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This week, we are diving into all things preschool and all things narratives, which are important skills for young students to master. This is the episode for you if you're working on answering questions about a story, sequencing, describing picture cards, or retelling a story.

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This month, we are focusing on all things vocabulary and diving into Dr. Ukrainetz's five-step literacy-based therapy framework, and integrating that with all of the research that we found on vocabulary. So, we're super excited to share the nitty gritty, yet practical details in this week's plan.

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For all my SLP organization aficionados out there, join me today as I dive deep into tips and resources that will streamline your paperwork processes, especially for educators and therapists. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by deadlines and data, this episode is tailor-made for you. Let’s get started!

In the episode, we cover:

• Mapping Out Due Dates: Learn how to organize your due dates, from IEPs to evaluations.
• Organizer & Checklists: Employing a laminated checklist system helps track and manage the progress of individual IEPs. Combined with a hanging file organizer, your paperwork is always organized and at your fingertips.
• TextExpander: A software that allows you to generate frequently-used texts with shortcuts. Imagine typing in a shortcut and having a full breakdown of an assessment tool appear in your document!
• Find & Replace Tool: Ensure personalized content like student names and pronouns are correctly inserted, ensuring every document feels tailored.

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This month, we are focusing on all things vocabulary and diving into Dr. Ukrainetz's five-step literacy-based therapy framework, and integrating that with all of the research that we found on vocabulary. So, we're super excited to share the nitty gritty, yet practical details in this week's plan.

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5 FREE Therapy Materials

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This month, we are focusing on all things vocabulary and diving into Dr. Ukrainetz's five-step literacy-based therapy framework, and integrating that with all of the research that we found on vocabulary. So, we're super excited to share the nitty gritty, yet practical details in this week's plan.

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5 FREE Therapy Materials

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This month, we are focusing on all things vocabulary and diving into Dr. Ukrainetz's five-step literacy-based therapy framework, and integrating that with all of the research that we found on vocabulary. So, we're super excited to share the nitty gritty, yet practical details in this week's plan.

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This month we are getting super practical and sharing therapy plans for a variety of grammar goals. We dive into the research and integrate that with an amazing 5-step, literacy-based therapy framework to give you tons of practical tips and resources that you can use to target a variety of goals across your caseload. Let's dive in!

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This month we are getting super practical and sharing therapy plans for a variety of grammar goals. We dive into the research and integrate that with an amazing 5-step, literacy-based therapy framework to give you tons of practical tips and resources that you can use to target a variety of goals across your caseload. Let's dive in!

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This month we are getting super practical and sharing therapy plans for a variety of grammar goals. We dive into the research and integrate that with an amazing 5-step, literacy-based therapy framework to give you tons of practical tips and resources that you can use to target a variety of goals across your caseload. Let's dive in!

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This month we are getting super practical and sharing therapy plans for a variety of grammar goals. We dive into the research and integrate that with an amazing 5-step, literacy-based therapy framework to give you tons of practical tips and resources that you can use to target a variety of goals across your caseload. Let's dive in!

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This month we are getting super practical and diving into some literacy-based therapy plans for hypothetical therapy groups. These were submitted to us by SLPs in the SLP Now community. This was first aired as a speech therapy PD webinar. You can head to speechtherapypd.com to access the full course.

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This month we are getting super practical and diving into some literacy-based therapy plans for hypothetical therapy groups. These were submitted to us by SLPs in the SLP Now community. This was first aired as a speech therapy PD webinar. You can head to speechtherapypd.com to access the full course.

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This month we are getting super practical and diving into some literacy-based therapy plans for hypothetical therapy groups. These were submitted to us by SLPs in the SLP Now community. This was first aired as a speech therapy PD webinar. You can head to speechtherapypd.com to access the full course.

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Welcome to the final instalment of our Literacy Based Therapy Bootcamp series! Today we’re talking about parallel stories — which just might be Marisha’s favorite part of the whole literacy-based therapy framework.

Parallel stories are an incredible way to integrate all of the skills that we've targeted throughout our literacy-based units. The goal of this activity is to pull the vocabulary, sentence structures, and plot elements from the story you’ve been using, and then use them to create something new.

This is a lot like story generation, but we have a jumping off point to draw inspiration from thanks to the previous story. We can use those building blocks to integrate the skills that we’ve targeted in a fresh — and fun — way.

In this episode, Marisha talks about:

• Getting student buy-in, and why they love this step so much
• Using visuals like a graphic organizer to piece together story grammar elements
• Creating a parallel story for “Snowman at Night”, replacing the snowmen with cacti
• Extending the activity by creating something students can take home and share

Remember: The most meaningful practice our students can get happens outside of the speech room, and in the context of their real lives. Our job is to help them develop their language skills — so they can tell (and retell!) a story they’re proud of.

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This month we are getting super practical and diving into some literacy-based therapy plans for hypothetical therapy groups. These were submitted to us by SLPs in the SLP Now community. This was first aired as a speech therapy PD webinar. You can head to speechtherapypd.com to access the full course.

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It’s time to get into focused skill activities!

So far, this Literacy-Based Therapy Bootcamp podcast series has covered choosing a book, pre-story knowledge/reading, and post-story comprehension.

Today we’re getting into the fourth step of the framework, and start getting that focused practice in.

In the episode, Marisha talks about:

• Increasing goal awareness, connecting with students, and getting their buy-in
• Using visuals to break the skills down and make them easier to learn
• Targeting multiple goals at once and using fewer materials
• How language-rich activities can help you target almost any goal

There are so many ways you can get creative and combine focused skill activities. You’ll get more done with less prep and less stress — so you can make the most of the time you have with your students.

SHOW NOTES

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In today’s episode of the podcast, Marisha shares three different strategies she uses to embed comprehension activities into her literacy-based units.

She talks about her approach to assessments — plus examples of scaffolding support based on the data collected — so that you know exactly how to put this information to work in your practice. 💪

In the episode, we cover:

• Starting the session with a probe.
• This helps Marisha collect data that informs the course of treatment and the type of support to offer.
• Using your clinical judgment as an SLP.
• Combining internal and external evidence with clinical experiences helps you make an informed choice.
• Examples of scaffolding support.
• Marisha shares a few ideas of how she would scale support during the session depending on probe data.

Check it out to get all the details — and work smarter with the therapy plans Marisha talks about (”Just a Duck”) when you sign up for a free trial membership of SLP Now! >>

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We’re in the middle of Literacy-Based Therapy Bootcamp here on the SLP Now podcast. 💪

Last week we discussed choosing a text (go back if you haven’t listened yet!) and in this episode, Marisha dives into steps one and two of Dr. Ukrainetz’ literacy-based therapy framework — pre-story knowledge activation and reading the text.

In the episode, Marisha covers:

• The value of doing a book walk
• Using a KWL chart for pre-story activation
• The skepticism about the efficacy of these activities
• The importance of background knowledge
• How these steps set the stage for drill-based activities
• Using a story grammar organizer
• Keeping students engaged in the activity

This episode is short, sweet, and jam-packed with practical insights and strategies that set the foundation for literacy-based therapy, fostering engagement, and language development.

Happy listening! 🎙️✨

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes at slpnow.com/175

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As an SLP, our job is to focus on the language underpinnings: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. That's what we do best, and it’s how we help our students build the skills and strategies that they need to be successful beyond the classroom.

Literacy-based therapy offers a great framework to support the development of language underpinnings, and at SLP Now, we like to talk about one that was developed by Dr. Ukrainetz.

Her framework for literacy-based therapy includes five steps: pre-story knowledge activation, reading the book, post-story comprehension, focused skill activities, and creating a parallel story.

Using this framework, you can target almost any goal — but it’s really important to be strategic when you’re selecting a text, especially if you want to create a whole month of therapy plans using just one book! That’s why today’s episode is about how to choose the right book for literacy-based therapy.

In the episode, Marisha talks about:

• Criteria to select texts that can be used in a functional and therapeutic way
• The best length of book to use
• What happened when she didn’t follow these criteria
• Targeting multiple goals with one book
• When to use an expository text versus narrative structure
• What to do if the text you’ve selected doesn’t have appropriate targets
• Aligning texts with the curriculum

SHOW NOTES

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It’s time to talk about February therapy plans! 💕

In this episode, Marisha walks you through the exact process she uses to plan an entire month of therapy. She takes you through plans that span preschool through sixth grade, tying in the strategies and tips she shared in recent episodes.

From segmenting your caseload to using quick probes and grab-and-go visuals, this episode will help you prepare a month of therapy that targets all your students’ goals using books like "Little Blue Truck" and "The Day It Rained Hearts" — plus a lava lamp science experiment that you can do with older students!

This episode offers practical, time-efficient, and simple strategies for monthly therapy planning no matter the size or diversity of your caseload.

Marisha’s systematic approach will help you facilitate smooth sessions, provide consistency and structure for your students, and make the most of your cognitive capacity so that you can focus on what matters most.

SHOW NOTES

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Ready to supercharge your speech therapy sessions with 3 simple planning strategies? Then this is the episode for you!

When problems feel really big, it’s easy to think we need big strategies to solve them. But often, the simplest thing does the trick!

In this episode, Marisha shares 3 practices that have taken her SLP game to the next level:

• Segmenting your caseload for stress-free planning
• Harnessing the power of pre-made therapy plans
• Gathering your must-have materials in advance

Put these strategies to work right away — even if you have minimal prep time — and take your therapy planning from “uh-oh” to "I got this."

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes at slpnow.com/163

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Having a routine to rely on in therapy sessions can be an invaluable support for SLPs at every stage of their career and caseloads. But some folks can be a tad hesitant when it comes to the idea of more structure.

Marisha wants to assure you that using a framework isn't about creating a checklist and following it mindlessly; it's about having a framework for your therapy sessions so that your work (and life!) feels easier. And of course, there is tons of research to support the benefits of incorporating routines into therapy.

Implementing a routine frees up cognitive resources that would be spent trying to figure out what's next in the session — and this applies to students and SLPs.

Just think about what you could do with that freed up brain power!

In the episode, Marisha shares the five step framework she uses to structure her therapy sessions:

Check in

Assess

Teach

Practice

Wrap up

Marisha gives details about why each step matters, offers examples of the framework in practice, and illustrates ways that clinical experience + judgment inform the application.

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We’ve reached the final episode in our series about therapy planning across your school-aged caseload here on the SLP Now podcast!

So far, we’ve used Dr. Ukrainetz’s literacy-based therapy framework to work through a month of therapy planning for five units: a play-based early language unit (slpnow.com/183), a picture book (slpnow.com/184), a fiction article (slpnow.com/185), a non-fiction article (slpnow.com/186), and a science experiment (slpnow.com/187).

Today, we’re going to talk about therapy planning for a vocational unit!

This unit is ideal for students who are working on functional communication skills, and using language in “real world” situations versus a classroom environment.

For these episode, we’re going to use a unit from the SLP Now membership that’s about ordering fast food. We chose this unit because it’s something students are very motivated by, and it’s a lot of fun to work with.

This unit includes a video and script to use, or you can write your own. There are so many ways to get creative and target language skills in a super practical way!

In the episode, Marisha talks about therapy plans that target:

• Functional communication skills
• Sequencing and perspective taking
• Comparing and contrasting
• Grammar and syntax
• Vocabulary

…and more!

All of the activities in this unit are language rich, and they provide the perfect context to target almost any goal in your speech therapy sessions—even if you’re working on multiple goals with mixed groups.

SHOW NOTES

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Returning to the speech room after a break (of the start of a new year!) can be equal parts exciting and anxiety-inducing as an SLP. 🥵

It’s great to have a little reprieve from routine and a few days that don’t require an alarm clock, but that return to normalcy can also be a little daunting after that PJ life.

That’s why our first podcast episode of this new year is super simple and actionable: Three Tips for SLPs Starting a New Semester.

In this episode, Marisha shares some of the practices she relies on to get herself (and her students!) back into the swing of things at the beginning of a new term, or when she returns to work after a much-needed break. 💪

This episode is full of tips to help you start the semester off right! We cover:

• The value of doing a check-in with your students
• The importance of reviewing students’ goals
• The power of collecting data

…and more!

🔗 Check out the full show notes and get links to the resources mentioned at slpnow.com/170

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In this episode of the SLP Now podcast, Marisha dives into the power of working with mixed groups — and her top five tips to foster a supportive group learning environment.

From the top, she stresses the importance of adjusting your mindset and embracing the positive aspects of mixed groups in speech therapy. She acknowledges the real challenges associated with mixed groups but also underscores the substantial benefits.

While one-on-one therapy is sometimes the best option, there are situations where grouping students becomes a necessity. In Marisha's experience, working in schools with extensive caseloads required her to provide services to multiple students simultaneously. In such settings, there's simply not enough time in the day to accommodate one-on-one therapy for all students.

For Marisha, this experience highlighted the value of focusing on the positive aspects of mixed groups, and she found herself incorporating them into her sessions more and more.

Marisha highlights that mixed groups can serve as a platform for students to act as valuable role models, enhancing the generalization of skills. Students can scaffold and support each other, creating a dynamic and positive learning environment that's just not possible in one-on-one sessions.

In the episode, Marisha covers:

• How to embrace and lean into the positive aspects of mixed groups
• Setting up a strong data collection system
• The importance of preparing your visuals
• Creating a routine for your sessions
• Why planning ahead will prevent you from scrambling

If a lack of confidence is getting in the way of you making speech therapy magic happen with mixed groups, then this podcast episode is exactly what you need!

We hope these tips will help you see the benefits of mixed groups and how they can foster a positive learning experience for your students — so that you can show up and do your best SLP work by working smarter, not harder.

Make sure to check out the episode and full show notes — because that’s where you’ll find links to all the resources and tools mentioned. 👇

SHOW NOTES

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Welcome to another episode of The SLP Now Podcast, where we explore practical strategies and tactics for SLPs to enhance their skills and level up in their career. Today, we're diving into a topic near and dear to our hearts: Making the most of your next SLP conference

If you’ve been a podcast listener for a while, you may already know that Marisha is passionate about learning and staying up-to-date with the latest in the world of speech pathology. Whether it's new research, innovative interventions, or creative caseload management techniques, she's always eager to learn more.

One of Marisha’s favorite ways to learn and connect with fellow SLPs is by attending conferences. She loves how conferences offer a perfect blend of learning opportunities and the chance to connect with incredible SLPs like you!

But even with all her experience attending conferences, Marisha knows that the amount of options and information can sometimes be overwhelming.

Should I learn something new, or should I focus on perfecting what I already know?

Questions like this can cause some serious stress. That’s why Marisha started developing systems to make the most of these fantastic (albeit sometimes overwhelming and expensive 😅) learning opportunities.

In today's episode of the SLP Now podcast, Marisha shares her top three tips to help you make the most of your next SLP conference.

In the episode, we cover:

• Selecting courses that align with your caseload
• Setting up a smart note-taking system
• Managing your CEUs like a pro

Marisha also shares exactly how she uses tools like Google sheets, Notability, and SLP Now’s caseload-at-a-glance sheet to get the most value out of the SLP conferences she attends. We hope you learn a thing or two (or three!) to help you do the same!

SHOW NOTES

Find the full show notes and resources mentioned at slpnow.com/168

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Are you ready for round two of Marisha’s favorite apps for speech therapy? Last week we talked about using Notability, Cookie Doodle, and Toca Tea Party. This week we’re following up with part two, sharing more apps that can be absolute game changers for speech therapy.

The apps Marisha talks about in this episode are:

1. Cough Drop

2. Articulation Station

3. SLP Now!

From AAC to speech sound disorders to therapy planning and data collection, we’ve got you covered when it comes to apps that will make your SLP life easier.

Head to slpnow.com/167 for this week’s episode, show notes, and links to resources mentioned — and then come say hi on Instagram and let us know your favorite speech therapy apps!

SHOW NOTES

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Technology can be a bit of a double-edged sword for SLPs, right?

In the years Marisha has been an SLP, she’s watched a ton of apps come in and out of vogue. But there are a few (aside from SLP Now!) that have stood the test of time, and are a regular part of her speech session rotation — which is what we’re talking about on the latest episode of the podcast!

From increasing student engagement to sharing PDFs to repetitive practice, these three apps can make your life as an SLP so much easier:

1. Notability
2. Cookie Doodle
3. Toca Tea Party

This episode gets into the nitty gritty of how you can make these apps work for you!

Listen in, then come say hi on Instagram (@SLPNow) to share your favorite apps with us. We can’t wait to hear what you’re using!

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes at slpnow.com/166

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Let’s talk about something that scares many SLPs… progress reports. ****

Progress reports may make some SLPs sweat, but hopefully there are others (like Marisha!) who think of it as a fun opportunity to celebrate student progress. After all, the point of working smarter is to have more time for the fun stuff, right?!

Marisha actually thinks it’s kind of cool to look back at the data and realize how far her students have come. Getting to write up all the progress goodness and share it with the students’ parents is just the sprinkles on the progress cake.

At the same time, Marisha knows that the process can be a little bit overwhelming. That's why she wanted share her three step process for writing progress reports and notes on this week’s episode of the podcast.

From collecting session data to setting up your progress note template and reviewing goal progress — at the end of this episode, you’ll be just a few clicks away from a stress-free progress reporting experience!

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes at slpnow.com/165

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You set the goal, then what? As SLPs we implicitly “know” the importance of goal awareness, but it’s also something that’s really easy to take for granted. You set the goal, talk about it with the student, and then keep it in mind when you’re in session… but how?

Marisha shares her answer to that question in this week’s episode of the podcast, all about increasing goal awareness with your students. She dives into the nitty gritty of how to:

1. Involve students in the goal creation process
2. Make goal cards for (or with!) your students
3. Incorporate the goal cards into your speech routine

There is so much research to support goal awareness promoting better outcomes in therapy, and it’s something Marisha has noticed in her own practice too!

When she makes a habit of reviewing and talking about students’ goals, she’s fascinated by the impact that goal awareness has on their session engagement and progress.

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes at slpnow.com/164

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Ready to supercharge your speech therapy sessions with 3 simple planning strategies? Then this is the episode for you!

When problems feel really big, it’s easy to think we need big strategies to solve them. But often, the simplest thing does the trick!

In this episode, Marisha shares 3 practices that have taken her SLP game to the next level:

• Segmenting your caseload for stress-free planning
• Harnessing the power of pre-made therapy plans
• Gathering your must-have materials in advance

Put these strategies to work right away — even if you have minimal prep time — and take your therapy planning from “uh-oh” to "I got this."

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes at slpnow.com/163

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5 FREE Therapy Materials

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In this episode, we dive deep into the art of curating a comprehensive speech therapy library. From handpicking books that resonate with your caseload to the secrets of organization, we've got you covered! Here's what you can expect:

• Strategic Selection: Discover how to choose books that are easy to read and feature multiple targets, enhancing your therapy sessions.
• Relevance Matters: The importance of selecting books that mirror the lives and settings of your students for a more impactful learning experience.
• Organization Essentials: From digital notes to fancy apps, and unique storage solutions, learn how to efficiently organize your library, avoid duplication, and ensure you always have the right book at hand.
• Bonus: Tips on accessing digital books, from YouTube read-alouds to library resources.

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes + links to resources mentioned at slpnow.com/162

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5 FREE Therapy Materials

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In this episode of the SLP Now Podcast, we’re going to talk about building your speech therapy materials library. And guess what… it turns out that you don’t need a ton of materials to be an effective SLP!

In fact, sometimes less is more — which is why Marisha shares her top three therapy essentials for creating a well-rounded materials library:

1. Probes for Assessment
2. Visuals and Teaching Materials
3. Therapy Units for Practice

Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect revamping your routine? Take a deep breath, and remember that you can start small — like by listening to this episode!

Marisha reminds listeners that it’s okay to take baby steps to build your materials library. Work gradually, and make meaningful progress instead of trying to fill your space with all the things you think you need, because keeping it simple can save you so much time, energy, and sanity. 🙏

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes + links to resources mentioned at slpnow.com/161

🔍 Searching for Low-Prep, Evidence-Backed Therapy Units? 🔎

The SLP Now membership offers a library of 4,000+ materials — including assessment and teaching tools — and 400+ therapy plans, making it easier for SLPs to find the right materials and resources.

Whether you’re a digital diva or a lamination queen, SLP Now has you covered with activities, visuals, data collection tools, and more.

Start your 14-day free trial of SLP Now at slpnow.com/trial!

Mentioned in this episode:

5 FREE Therapy Materials

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We’re nearing the end of our six-week series about therapy planning across your school-aged caseload here on the SLP Now podcast!

So far, we’ve created a month of therapy plan for four units: a play-based early language unit (slpnow.com/183), a picture book (slpnow.com/184), a fiction article (slpnow.com/185), and a non-fiction article (slpnow.com/186).

Today, we’re going to talk about therapy planning journey for a science experiment!

This unit is ideal for or students who need a high quality contextualized activity, but may be resistant to using a text. It’s also great for students who are working on social language or problem solving skills because the activities mimic a classroom environment.

The five steps we’re going to follow for a science experiment unit are a little different than literacy-based therapy because we aren’t using a text. Our new checklist looks like this:

1. Plan and Prepare
2. Watch and Do
3. Reflect and Troubleshoot
4. Discussion, and
5. Focused Skill Activities

Like the literacy-based units we’ve talked about in the past, these activities are incredibly language rich. They can be used to target goals for vocabulary, grammar, syntax, following directions, asking questions, collaborating with peers, and more—even if you’re working with mixed groups.

SHOW NOTES

Full show notes at slpnow.com/187

Mentioned in this episode:

5 FREE Therapy Materials

Go to 🔗 slpnow.com/pod 🔗 to download 5 evidence-backed therapy materials for FREE!