Antics of the Speech Chick

Getting Back to Real Life for the Traveling SLP

The world is a much different place than it was 3 months ago. I went from a traveling SLP to a teletherapist like the rest of our field. It felt weird not getting in my car everyday and driving to all my clients each week. I had a tank of gas that lasted almost 3… Continue reading Getting Back to Real Life for the Traveling SLP

Antics of the Speech Chick

Tips for the Struggling Teletherapist

I have written a series of blog posts over the last month or two, full of my thoughts of COVID-19 and my confessions about how much I am disliking teletherapy. If you missed any of those, I will link them at the bottom. But my recent blog post is what inspired this podcast episode. It's… Continue reading Tips for the Struggling Teletherapist

Antics of the Speech Chick

Confessions of a Traveling SLP turned Teletherapist

I was a traveling speech pathologist until about 6 weeks ago. I LOVE being a mobile therapist. ( I even wrote a blog post about it.) But six weeks ago, that all stopped. No more high fives. No more hugs. No more actual REAL human contact. And, if that wasn't enough, I had to become… Continue reading Confessions of a Traveling SLP turned Teletherapist

Antics of the Speech Chick, SLPreneuer

Chapter 8: My Journey to Private Practice

I don't think I have ever shared my full journey to private practice on the blog. I always get emails asking how I started and how did I know it was right for me. I am addressing all of those today. So buckle up buttercup! Here we go! I can't remember the exact date I… Continue reading Chapter 8: My Journey to Private Practice

Antics of the Speech Chick, SLPreneuer

Great Books for Motivation

I am bringing you a little something different today. What do you do when you have an idea but you need the motivation to get you going? Some people listen to music. Others use inspirational quotes. Me? I like books! There's nothing better than reading an entire book of someone else's story to make you… Continue reading Great Books for Motivation

Antics of the Speech Chick, SLPreneuer

“Do I Need a Blog?,” asked the SLPreneur

Want to take a listen?  Click here! You are the kick butt SLPreneur.  You are a mover and a shaker.  Your therapy practice is growing.  Or maybe you're a TpT author whose store is taking off.  The frequent question of "Do I need a blog?" Has popped into your brain a few times.  Maybe you've… Continue reading “Do I Need a Blog?,” asked the SLPreneur

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New Year, New Speech Chick

Want to listen?  Click here!   Ok, that's not completely true.  It is a new year but not a completely new Speech Chick.  I mean, I still like Dr. Pepper, the color pink, Converse, glitter and tacos.  I am still sarcastic and wildly witty (if I do say so myself!)  But I have taken on… Continue reading New Year, New Speech Chick

Antics of the Speech Chick, SLPreneuer

What’s in a Name? 5 Tips for Naming Your Speech Therapy Business

What is in a name?  You want to start a business, whether it's a speech therapy practice or a TPT store, but you don't know what to name it.  A while back I wrote a blog post about why I named my practice Speech Chick Therapy.  (Here's the link to it.).   Lots of thought… Continue reading What’s in a Name? 5 Tips for Naming Your Speech Therapy Business