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Tune in for a special announcement from Jennifer! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer! ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ Powered by AMN Healthcare

In this episode, Alaina S. Davis, Ph.D., CCC-SLP/L, CBIST joins the show to discuss TBI and concussion management. We explore her research, the assessment process, treatment, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Alaina Davis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Howard University, the owner of Overall Neuro Rehab, LLC, and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer. Her expertise is in cognitive-communicative disorders associated with TBI. Dr. Davis' research lab, the Center for Cognitive-Communicative Skills (CCC Skills), focuses on adolescents and adults with sports-related concussions and the process for return-to-learn/play/activity. She also serves as the Lead SLP for the Howard University Concussion Management Team. Dr. Davis’ work has a significant focus on the cognitive and communication styles of adolescents and adults from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds and implementing cultural responsiveness in assessment and treatment. The Race, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Self-Study with the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences: www.ancds.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ Powered by AMN Healthcare

In this episode, we welcome Amy Graham, M.A. CCC-SLP a specialist in pediatric speed sound disorders to the show. We discuss getting started with speech sound disorders, age for intervention, different diagnoses, and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer! ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Amy Graham is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Graham Speech Therapy, a private practice in Colorado Springs that specializes in pediatric speech sound disorders. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton, and has been an SLP for over 20 years. Amy is the creator of the Graham Speech Therapy Oral-Facial Exam, and the Bjorem Speech Decks for Lateralization and Cycles, and is a frequent speaker and podcast guest. She has a particular interest in supporting and equipping SLPs to help them provide evidence-based treatment for speech sound disorders by posting frequent therapy videos and practical therapy tips on social media platforms. https://www.grahamspeechtherapy.com------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ Powered by AMN Healthcare

In this episode, we welcome Deniedra Fontenette M.S., CCC-SLP to the show to talk about responsible digital interaction for children. We discuss the impact of screens on a child’s development, the importance of boredom, social media, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer! ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Deniedra is a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with communication disorders. She has worked in private practice, school, home health, and rehabilitation settings. She helps busy, concerned, ambitious parents who are overwhelmed with parenting in the digital age fight through the distraction and the noise of their days and teaches them to set digital boundaries for greater connection with their children. ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ Powered by AMN Healthcare

In this episode, we learn about Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in Dysphagia Management. Allie Mataras, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, and George Barnes MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of Feesible Swallow Solutions tell us all about what FEES is, how procedures work, the training process, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUESTS George Barnes MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a Board Certified Specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders who has developed expertise in dysphagia management focusing on diagnostics and clinical decision-making in the medically complex population. George yearns to make education useful and quality care accessible. With a passion for food and a deep appreciation for the joy and connection it brings to our lives, he has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy this simple, but deep-rooted pleasure. https://www.instagram.com/dysphagiadude/Allie Mataras, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS has treated patients with dysphagia in a variety of settings. Allie has served as a featured presenter at the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention and is a 3-time ASHA ACE Award recipient for her dedication towards continuing education. She has successfully implemented and managed FEES programs at the corporate level and is a founding member of the Dysphagia Outreach Project. Allie believes wholeheartedly that all persons with dysphagia should have direct access to the tools that are vital in both the management of dysphagia, as well as in the overall improvement of quality of life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemataras/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, certified brain injury specialist, Jenny Traver, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, joins the show to discuss concussion management. We discuss what a concussion is, assessments, certified brain injury specialists, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Jenny Traver, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a speech-language pathologist and certified brain injury specialist who owns a private practice, Cognitive SLP, in Boston, MA. She specializes in virtual cognitive therapy and executive function coaching for children and adults. Jenny uses a holistic and person-centered approach by combining traditional cognitive-linguistic therapy with metacognitive strategy instruction, mindfulness practices, and growth mindset coaching to improve the client’s well-being and quality of life. Jenny has clinical experience working in inpatient rehab and outpatient clinical settings and teaches graduate students at Emerson College. In 2022, Jenny received the Distinguished Early Career Professional Award from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in recognition of her exceptional work in advocacy, leadership, and volunteering in the field of speech-language pathology. Jenny completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Education at the University of Notre Dame and received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health Professions. https://www.instagram.com/cognitiveslp/ https://www.facebook.com/cognitiveslp www.cognitiveslp.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

If you have ever been interested in becoming a travel therapist, this episode is for you! AMN Healthcare’s University Program Manager, Elle Dane, joins to show us everything you need to know to get started. We discuss the pros and cons, of finding housing, traveling as a new grad, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Elle Dane has been with AMN Healthcare for 6 years and the University Program Manager for 2.5 of those 6. She is passionate about working with New Graduates, especially those going into their Clinical Fellowship. Alongside our Clinical Manager, Maggie Keys, Elle represents AMN for organizations, such as MSLP and STEP for ASHA. ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, we are unpacking the /R/ with Lindsey Hockel, MS, CCC-SLP of Speechy Things! We discuss everything /R/—from physiology to assessments, treatment, and much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Lindsey is the owner and creator of Speechy Things, LLC. She specializes in the /R/ sound and currently sees a small private caseload of “R kids.” Lindsey knows exactly how it feels to feel stuck and dread the /R/. Using her own clinical experience and a ridiculous amount of research, Lindsey now shares every tip and trick she possibly can help other SLPs break through barriers and “Rock the R.” She strives to ensure that every therapy material, speaking engagement, and training video provided by Speechy Things is informative, evidence-based, and even, dare we say, fun. On a personal note, Lindsey believes in progress over perfection, dancing like no one is watching, and, above all, free shipping. Website: speechythings.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/speechythings/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/speechythings R assessment: https://speechythings.com/product/r-assessment/ Teaching r: https://speechythings.com/product/teaching-r/ Coarticulation cards: https://www.bjoremspeech.com/products/r-coarticulation ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, Deborah Brooks M.A., CCC/SLP, TSSLD joins the show to talk about taking chances and activity ideas. We discuss not overcomplicating therapy, advice for SLPs wanting to create materials, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST There isn’t a stone in the world of Speech Pathology that Deborah Brooks has left unturned. She provides speech therapy to individuals of all ages and levels of need throughout NYC. From early intervention to skilled nursing, Deborah covers it all. Deborah is the author and illustrator of the speech therapy coloring book series, Color in Speech. She earned her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2010 and her M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology in 2012, both from St. John’s University in Queens. Today, she is an adjunct professor at that same university. Additionally, she works at a special needs elementary school in Brooklyn and supervises clinicians pursuing licensure in the field of SLP. But wait, there’s more, Deborah and cohost Maria Kotsonis have a weekly Speech Therapy podcast on iTunes and Spotify called SLPs Wine and Cheese. If you’d like to see Deborah’s therapy in action, you’re in luck because, daily, she posts videos to her Instagram account @deborahbrooksslp. https://deborahbrookscccslp.com/shophttps://www.instagram.com/deborahbrooksslp/------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

Jordyn Carroll MS, CCC-SLP returns to the podcast to discuss AAE and student referrals. We talk about what AAE is, code-switching, reasons for not referring, exiting students, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: Linguistic Justice: https://www.amazon.com/Linguistic-Justice-NCTE-Routledge-Research-Baker-Bell/dp/1138551023/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=linguistic+justice+april+baker+bell&qid=1683216670&sprefix=linguis%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1 AAE Reference Sheet: https://www.jrctheslp.com/product-page/aae-reference-sheet DELV Assessment: https://www.ventrislearning.com/delv/#:~:text=The%20DELV™%20—%20Screening%20Test,of%20language%20disorder%20or%20delay. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Jordyn Carroll, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and trailblazer in the field of speech pathology. She specializes in culturally-responsive therapy, and advocacy, and is the sole owner of JRCtheSLP, LLC. Her business entails public speaking, providing learning opportunities, creating diverse therapy materials, consulting, servicing private clients, and selling meaningful products and apparel. Jordyn uses her social media platform, @JRC_theSLP on Instagram, to continue advocating for Black and other marginalized communities, push for improving and diversifying the field of speech pathology, and emphasize "being the person you needed when you were younger." https://www.jrctheslp.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/JRCtheSLP https://www.instagram.com/jrc_theslp/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, Jordyn Carroll MS, CCC-SLP joins the podcast to discuss autism inclusion and acceptance. We discuss person-first vs identity-first language, bringing change to schools, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Jordyn Carroll, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and trailblazer in the field of speech pathology. She specializes in culturally-responsive therapy, and advocacy, and is the sole owner of JRCtheSLP, LLC. Her business entails public speaking, providing learning opportunities, creating diverse therapy materials, consulting, servicing private clients, and selling meaningful products and apparel. Jordyn uses her social media platform, @JRC_theSLP on Instagram, to continue advocating for Black and other marginalized communities, push for improving and diversifying the field of speech pathology, and emphasize "being the person you needed when you were younger." https://www.jrctheslp.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/JRCtheSLP https://www.instagram.com/jrc_theslp/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming career coach and Badass SLP, Mattie Murrey Tegels MA, CCC-SLP to the show! We discuss the ins and outs of working with a career coach, what new grads struggle with, work-life balance, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST One of the first things that you will notice about Mattie is her passion for life, and her career is part of that passion. She has spent over 27 years working as a medical speech-language pathologist and has been richly rewarded with high patient success rates and the amazing feeling that she is changing lives for the better. That’s what we all want, right? She is now an assistant professor at an accredited graduate program, sits on the Minnesota Speech Language Hearing Association Executive Committee as the Future Professional Committee Advisor, is a state and national speaker on dysphagia topics, and is on an upcoming Oscar-qualified TV documentary with producer Susie Singer Carter. Mattie has written a second book titled Lessons on Becoming: 52 Weekly Inspirations & Reflections on How to Become the SLP You Were Meant to Be and is also the voice on The Missing Link for SLPs Podcast, which has over 75k downloads. Last but not least, she is the wisdom and experience as the SLP Career Coach at Badass SLP. When she is not busy doing things to do with ALL of the above, she loves to travel, hike, camp, hang out with family, read…and oh yeah, she rides a really big motorcycle named Zeus. Website: www.badassslp.com Podcast: https://freshslp.com/podcasts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassslp/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

Compassionate communication expert, Stephanie Michele Sweigart M.S., CCC-SLP, joins us in this episode to share her wisdom on the subject. We discuss what compassionate communication is, the four-step framework, examples, resources, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: FREE GIFT: Compassionate Communication in the Workplace Workbook https://stephanie-sweigart.mykajabi.com/compassionatecommunication/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Stephanie Michele founded and currently operates Golden State Speech Pathology Services, Inc., a small family-run NPA accredited by the California Department of Education since 2013. She earned her undergraduate degree and Master's degree from Bloomsburg University, in Pennsylvania and has presented at the Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association (PSHA). Stephanie Michele has experience working in hospitals, providing speech and swallowing assessments and therapy in the acute care setting, and has also provided early intervention therapy to students in their homes, as well as to charter school and non-public school students. She currently supervises SLP graduate clinicians during their CF as well as SLPAs. Stephanie Michele has supervised undergraduate clinicians abroad in Belize. Stephanie Michele takes great pride in volunteering with local organizations, ministries, nonprofit organizations, and charities to help individuals in various neighborhoods throughout California and across the globe with medical mission trips. Stephanie Michele is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor and has developed a course to support SLPs/SLPAs in integrating mindfulness into their professional roles. She has developed the Golden State of Mind PD, professional development that offers CEUs. Stephanie Michele believes in the mission of The Center for Nonviolent Communication www.cnvc.org. And, she is a supporting member of the organization. www.goldenstateofmindpd.com www.gssps.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golden.state.slp/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-sweigart013080/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

Travel therapy guru, Julia Kuhn, MS CCC-SLP, joins us on this episode to deep dive into everything travel therapy! We discuss how to decide on a travel company, find housing, meet friends, pros and cons, and more! We Discuss: (0:00) Introduction (2:37) Julia’s professional journey (9:43) What to look for in a travel therapy company (13:50) Doing your first assignment closer to home (17:36) The most challenging parts of being a travel therapist (21:10) How to find housing (23:25) How to meet people when traveling (29:17) The pros of travel therapy (34:19) The cons of travel therapy (36:20) Starting travel therapy as a new grad (40:00) How travel changed Julia’s professional trajectory (44:20) Advice to someone wanting to do travel therapy ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Julia Kuhn, MS CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist who's living her best life of adventure and freedom thanks to travel therapy. Since 2010, she's been gallivanting around the United States for 13-week stretches at a time, giving new meaning to the phrase "work hard, play hard". When she's not busy being an SLP or relaxing at her home base in the paradise of Hawaii, she's teaching others how to live the dream life through her business, The Traveling Traveler. https://www.instagram.com/thetravelingtraveler_/https://www.tiktok.com/@juliakuhnslp?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9se4gVD02fQq1rboppwOKghttps://www.facebook.com/thetravelingtravelerslphttps://www.pinterest.com/thetravelingtraveler/https://www.thetravelingtraveler.com/------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

Cotreating is essential for every SLP to learn to do effectively. That’s why we brought Petora Manetto-Spratt, PT, DPT, on the podcast to discuss her more than 40 years of experience on this topic. We discuss multi-disciplinary vs trans-disciplinary, building effective relationships, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – AMN PASSPORT Easily Find, Book, and Manage Your Travel SLP Assignments at https://www.amnpassport.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (3:03) Petora’s Professional Journey (6:00) Jennifer & Petora Working Together on the NICU Team (9:16) Multi-Disciplinary vs Trans-Disciplinary (18:42) Philosophy on Working with Other Disciplines Before Using Trans-Disciplinary Model (20:33) How to Build an Effective Cotreating Relationship with Other Disciplines (23:00) How to Confront Other Disciplines (29:45) Why It’s Important to Learn From Other Disciplines (36:33) Biggest Changes in Cotreating ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Petora Manetto-Spratt, PT, DPT, ABPTS Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, IMH-E®-Infant Family Specialist is a licensed physical therapist and American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. She also has her Infant Mental Health Endorsement- IMH-E (II). She owns Precious Steps Pediatric Therapy in the Denver Metro area and has practiced for over 40 years. She has specialized in early intervention (EI) for the past 25 years, working on various trans-disciplinary teams specializing in premature and medically fragile infants discharged from the NICU. Her work history includes the NICU setting, pediatric acute care, outpatient pediatrics, infant and preschool programs, and home health. She is trained in the BABIES/ PreSTEPS model and is also a trainer in this model. She has presented extensively on the subject including at the APTA Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference (SoPAC) 2016, the Colorado APTA Fall Symposium, 2017, and the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference (APPTAC), 2017 and 2020. Petora co-authored Incorporating Infant Mental Health into Early Intervention for Infants and Families Discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NAINR Dec. 2016. Petora earned her Doctor of Physical therapy in Pediatric Science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, and her post-baccalaureate certificate in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital. Website: wonderbabies.org FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnallied/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, Jennifer shares her top tips from her years of experience working in early intervention. She discusses handling autonomy, being a good communicator, energy levels, creativity, and more! EPISODE SPONSOR – MED TRAVELERS Become a Travel SLP at: https://www.medtravelers.com/ TIMESTAMPS: Laura Mize resources: https://teachmetotalk.com/ FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, we welcome Shontaye Glover Jones MS CCC-SLP/L, OM to talk about incorporating diversity into your speech therapy practice. We talk about how to find diverse materials, the power of books, helping kids feel seen, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – MED TRAVELERS Become a Travel SLP at: https://www.medtravelers.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (1:58) Shontaye’s Professional Journey (16:13) Bringing Diversity into Materials Used in Therapy (20:00) Tips for Incorporating Books into Speech Therapy (25:30) What you can do with books (29:54) How Shontaye Became an Author (48:16) Helping Kids Feel Seen (55:45) What’s Next for Shontaye ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Shontaye Glover Jones MS CCC-SLP/L, OM is an author, speaker, advocate, and certified speech-language pathologist. She founded Having Our Say to create a space where children and families would feel seen, valued, and heard. Shontaye is also the developer of The Equity Series, a professional development conference for special educators and speech-language pathologists addressing the needs of marginalized and minoritized individuals. Taye is committed to promoting language development through literacy and increasing diversity in kid lit and has workshops and lectures on this topic across the globe. Her debut picture book, “Liam’s First Cut” is a celebration of family, community, and neurodiversity as Liam, an autistic Black boy, prepares for his first visit to the barbershop. Her follow-up book, The Season of Yes is a jubilant tribute to summer in the city. https://www.instagram.com/havingoursay/ https://tayejones.com https://www.havingoursay.org The Equity Series: https://www.bethebrightest.com/conferences/the-equity-series ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

To kick off our 2023 episodes, Paula Acuña MA, CCC-SLP joins the podcast to dispel myths about bilingualism. We discuss speaking multiple languages at home, contrastive analysis, language delay, students in the classroom, and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- EPISODE SPONSOR – MED TRAVELERS Become a Travel SLP at: https://www.medtravelers.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introduction (3:01) Paula’s Background (10:22) If a student has any learning challenges or is exceptional, they cannot learn more than 1 language (15:44) If a child has a language difficulty, then the family should only speak to them in English at home (16:47) What is Contrastive Analysis (18:17) Learning more than one language may be too confusing to children and lead to a language delay, decreased cognitive abilities, or academic problems (25:20) The older someone is, the harder it is to acquire a second language (31:14) Once students can speak English, they are ready to learn and succeed in a mainstream classroom. (36:52) It is a sign of a child being lazy if they mix two languages together instead of just using them one at a time. (41:21) Bilingual children will perfectly use and have equal knowledge of both languages. (43:33) Who Paula works with (53:50) What if a listener is interested in learning more about this (57:00) Lightning Question Round! ------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE GUEST Paula Acuña is an ASHA-certified bilingual (Spanish-English) speech-language pathologist and private practice owner based in the Chicagoland area. Her company, Ms. Paula, SLP, provides in-home, on-site, and teletherapy services and recently launched Bilingual Speech Online, a parent-child coaching program for bilingual families that delivers online modules supplemented by live video consultations. Paula earned her Masters from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is an Early Intervention provider. She also serves as a clinical supervisor and is an ASHA S.T.E.P. mentor. https://www.mspaulaslp.com https://online.mspaulaslp.com https://www.instagram.com/mspaulaslp https://www.facebook.com/mspaulaslp https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaacuna ------------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/id1469238409/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5aox6rAXyJkSEwrbgFuTEX/ Website – https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOW CREDITS Host – Jennifer Martin Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producer – Katie Schrauben Assistant Producer – Sam MacKay Music – Aidan Dykes

In this episode, we welcome special guest, Erin Romanski MA, CCC-SLP, to discuss switching SLP settings and working in skilled nursing. We discuss an SLP’s day in the life of working at a skilled nursing facility, co-treating with PTs and OTs, tips for working in a skilled nursing facility as an SLP, and more! We Discuss About Erin Romanski MA, CCC-SLP Erin grew up in Cleveland, Ohio—the only girl in a family with four children. She studied communication sciences and disorders as an undergrad at the University of Cincinnati and then earned an MA in speech-language pathology from Eastern Michigan University. Between undergrad and graduate school, Erin obtained her nursing assistant license working as an STNA during grad school, prior to getting a job as an SLP. Erin has spent her whole career in SNFs across four states, though she’s lost count of the number of facilities. Since moving to Minnesota, she’s found my inner country girl—picking up gardening, canning, and chopping wood. Erin also enjoys biking, camping, kayaking, and reading when she’s not keeping her puppy out of trouble. Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishila21/ About the Show Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by Med Travelers

In this episode, we talk about all things teletherapy. Joined by special guest, Julie Irwin MS, CCC-SLP, we discuss the pros and cons of teletherapy, what to know when starting your teletherapy career, Julie’s advice for new teletherapists, and more! We Discuss About Julie Irwin MS, CCC-SLP Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieeirwin/ About the Show Producer – Jonathan Cary Assistant Producers – Katie Schrauben & Sam MacKay Powered by Med Travelers