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Top 5 Tips for Excelling in Your School-Based CFY

Starting your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) as a school-based speech-language pathologist (SLP) can feel overwhelming. From mastering assessments to managing therapy sessions, there’s a lot to juggle. In a recent episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby sat down with experienced SLP and CF supervisor Julie Barber-Bristol to share five essential tips for excelling during your CFY. Whether you're a new CF or a seasoned supervisor looking for ways to support your mentee, these insights will set you up for success.

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February 17, 2025

Top 5 Tips for Excelling in Your School-Based CFY

Top 5 Tips for Excelling in Your School-Based CFY

Starting your Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) as a school-based speech-language pathologist (SLP) can feel overwhelming. From mastering assessments to managing therapy sessions, there’s a lot to juggle. In a recent episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby sat down with experienced SLP and CF supervisor Julie Barber-Bristol to share five essential tips for excelling during your CFY. Whether you're a new CF or a seasoned supervisor looking for ways to support your mentee, these insights will set you up for success.

February 17, 2025

Tensions to Triumph: Practical Solutions for School-Based SLPs

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Tensions to Triumph: Practical Solutions for School-Based SLPs

Discover practical solutions for school-based SLPs facing common challenges like high caseloads, eligibility pressures, and team collaboration. In this blog, Dr. Marie Ireland shares expert strategies to navigate IDEA requirements, advocate confidently, and build effective partnerships with educators. Learn how to balance evidence-based practices with real-world demands to better serve students. 🎧 Listen to the full School of Speech podcast episode on Spotify!

February 12, 2025

Successful Speech and Language Intervention for Those with Down Syndrome: Promote, Prepare, Practice

Successful Speech and Language Intervention for Those with Down Syndrome: Promote, Prepare, Practice

Do you want to better help those with Down syndrome on your caseload? Do you feel stuck when your efforts don’t work and when undesired behaviors impede learning success? You are not alone. There are many communication and learning obstacles for those with Down syndrome. But there is also a better way to ensure success.

School-Age Stuttering Therapy: Why Don't We Write Goals for Fluency?

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School-Age Stuttering Therapy: Why Don't We Write Goals for Fluency?

Recently, I presented an audio course for SpeechTherapyPD.com where I boldly stated that: "SLPs need to be moving away from writing goals for percentages of fluent speech."* This is not a new concept, nor am I the only professional saying this out loud!

Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Embrace the Joy of Interprofessional Practice and How It Can Guide Your Intervention

Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Embrace the Joy of Interprofessional Practice and How It Can Guide Your Intervention

Honest question, did you have a PFD and/or pediatric dysphagia dedicated course in graduate school? Ouch, I heard a lot of “Nopes”. Alright, follow up question, did you have a night or two dedicated to PFD/pediatric dysphagia embedded in your traditional dysphagia course? Okay, so I saw a few “Yeses” to that one…with the caveat that they were primarily taught by an SLP who assessed and treated adult based dysphagia.

Sequence, Organize, and Plan: Language Processing and Executive Function

Sequence, Organize, and Plan: Language Processing and Executive Function

The term language processing disorder is used frequently by speech-language pathologists, teachers, psychologists, parents, and others when discussing what appears to be language deficits that they observe in a particular student.

Language and Literacy Resources You Can Use in Speech Therapy Tomorrow

Language and Literacy Resources You Can Use in Speech Therapy Tomorrow

Whether you are supporting preschoolers with language delays, students who are learning English as a second language, or students with complex communication needs who rely on augmentative communication, symbol-based therapy materials are probably one of your go-to resources.

Today's Clinical World: Ethical Considerations and Constraints

Today's Clinical World: Ethical Considerations and Constraints

“Ethical dilemmas are a common and difficult part of the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology.” These words by Noma Anderson and Shelly Chabon at the 2007 ASHA Schools Conference may not seem at first glance to be earth-shattering. However, they illustrate two important facts that are particularly relevant in today’s practice environment. First – we encounter ethical quandaries on a regular basis.

Controversial & Misinterpreted: Where Do You Stand on Oral Motor?

Controversial & Misinterpreted: Where Do You Stand on Oral Motor?

The “NSOME” controversy has spawned a major storm. It started in the late ‘90s with a few groundswells that perpetually grew into a full-blown perfect storm. I’ve never seen anything like it in the speech pathology world—a world I love. Why has this happened?

Top 10 YouTube Videos for Social Learning

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Top 10 YouTube Videos for Social Learning

Customer Relations: EI enhances customer interactions by allowing employees to read and respond to customers' emotions, leading to better service and stronger customer loyalty.

The Work-Life Balance Crisis

The Work-Life Balance Crisis

In today's fast-paced world, the concept of work-life balance has become increasingly crucial for the well-being of employees and the success of companies. The alarming statistics from a recent Gallup study highlight the severity of the employee burnout crisis that many organizations are facing. According to the study, 23% of full-time employees reported feeling burned out at work very often or always, while an additional 44% reported feeling burned out sometimes.

Parkinson’s Disease: What It Is and How to Assess It

Parkinson’s Disease: What It Is and How to Assess It

Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurological degenerative condition that with time affects our most critical systems.

Five Things Effective Therapists Do To Remediate /R/

Five Things Effective Therapists Do To Remediate /R/

Over the past few weeks, I’ve spoken with several dedicated therapists desperate to remediate an entrenched /r/. I know it’s a lot to cover! In this post, I’ll clarify some of the previous info and add new strategies, as well—hope they help. The following focuses on the /r/, but the strategies can be modified and applied to any speech sound therapy.

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