A podcast dedicated to answering the question: What is Communication? Marie, Matt, Michelle, Michael, and Rachel are all licensed and certified Speech and Language Pathologists. They break down the latest in Speech and Language Therapy, interview leaders in the field, and apply evidence-based practice to their discussions.
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SLPeaceBot, CEU Completion, Neuro-Affirming Care, and Review of the Book: A Heart That Works
Season 9 · Episode 178
Monday, January 13, 2025 • Duration 01:29:45
Ruchi, Matt, and Michelle dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology. On this week’s episode they discuss neuro-affirming therapy, losing a licensure for not completing CEU’s, and the book: A Heart That Works. Dr. Givona Sandiford comes back on air with a time saving AI tool for SLPs that have to write a SOAP note. She discusses the SLPeace Bot and how it can trim report writing time to mere minutes
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SLPeaceBot
The SLPeaceBot™ helps you complete in-session notes effortlessly using just your voice. Say goodbye to time-consuming documentation and hello to stress-free productivity. Get instant SOAP notes in your preferred language, auto-send or proof manually, with fully customizable, HIPAA-compliant documentation—saving you over 260 hours annually
This was originally recorded in December before technical difficulties struck and the holidays which forced the episode to be delayed 4 weeks.
Breaking School Contracts, Retiring a Test, and Tongueometer
Episode 165
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 • Duration 01:44:11
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Maria sat down with the creators of the Tongueometer, Ed Steger and Elizabeth Lipton Daly! On this week’s episode the team cleans out the due processes mail bag: can you break a school contract early, when to retire a test, and a shocking low number of disabled people available on government websites. The Informed SLP looks at the impact of gender on our female-majority profession.
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This show was recorded the day following the horrific events of Uvalde Texas. There is a discussion about the event from 12:38 to 22:06. We discuss our reactions to the events and how it affects us. We recognize that not everyone is ready for this type of discussion and we encourage you to skip through this discussion if you are not ready.
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the crew discusses how SLPs need to improve their ability to not shame each other, RPM is back in the news, ABA Therapy is up for discussion, and Dysphagia following Cervical Surgery. The Informed SLP looks at why parent-child relationships is at the heart of early intervention services.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Scare Tactics in Therapy and the Link Between Concussions and Vestibular Deficits
Season 6 · Episode 162
Sunday, May 8, 2022 • Duration 01:40:42
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group dives into scare tactics to get people into therapy and a new study linking concussions to vestibular deficits and sound processing problems. The Informed SLP gives treatment ideas for Wernicke’s Aphasia.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Law Against Speech Therapy, SLP Treats Herself, and EmbarkEMR
Season 6 · Episode 161
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 • Duration 01:47:39
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group dives why a state didn’t allow school based speech therapy over the age of 10, an SLP treating herself, and an interview with Corey and Shelby Nation of Embark EMR. The Informed SLP looks to the future for new grads.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. Matt’s microphone had mishap for the first 14 minutes of the show but it gets fixed after that! On this week’s episode the group dives into what it means if health care workers can be sued for mistakes and why snacking in a SNF is good for patients. The Informed SLP stands on the Oral Care Soap Box!
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Pay Transparency, Ableism in Dysfluency, and Another ASHA Foul-Up
Season 6 · Episode 159
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 • Duration 01:55:19
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at ableism in dysfluency therapy, transparency in pay, and another ASHA foul-up. The Informed SLP looks at research around residue and the use of FEES.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Academic Impact, Hidden Grad School Barriers, and Barbara Fernandes ”Sis, You Got This!”
Season 6 · Episode 158
Sunday, March 20, 2022 • Duration 01:42:14
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at Barbara Fernandes’ new book “Sis, You Got This,” academic impact or adverse affect in school, and the hidden barriers of getting into grad school. The Informed SLP looks at Gestalt Language Learners.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
CMS Law Changes, PDPM Study on Productivity, and Awareness Days
Season 6 · Episode 157
Friday, March 11, 2022 • Duration 01:02:26
Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research. On this week’s episode the group looks at hearing awareness and brain injury awareness days, a new study on PDPM, and a new law mandating staffing sizes in nursing homes. The Informed SLP looks at writing deficits in Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out? We want to know your #SSPODSHOUTOUT, which is recognition for someone doing something awesome somewhere.
SSPOD Due Process: Your opportunity to message us about a problem in your area that you would like us to talk about, use the #SSPODDUEPROCESS.
Blanc, M. (2012). Natural Language Acquisition on the Autism Spectrum: The Journey from Echolalia to Self-Generated Language. Communication Development Center.’
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