I am glad I chose to write this post after my second week of teletherapy. If I had written it after the first week, it would have most likely been filled with **beeps**. I am not going to lie. After that first week, I was ready to cry and throw in the towel. Nothing went… Continue reading Thoughts from a Speech Pathologist: Teletherapy
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Practical Gifts for the Traveling Speech Pathologist
I have been a traveling speech pathologist for 10 years now. That doesn't even include the time I spent working in the school system and traveling between schools. Out of my seven years of being a school based SLP, 6 of those years had me dragging materials between at least 2 campuses. To say I… Continue reading Practical Gifts for the Traveling Speech Pathologist
An Alternative to “Elf on the Shelf” for the Traveling SLP
It's that wonderful... scratch that. It's THAT time of year. Fellow SLP, you know what I'm talking about. The craziness of busy schedules, the chaos, the KIDS! Kids have a 6th sense when it comes to the holidays. Even if they can't read a calendar, they know! Many parents use "Elf on the Shelf" to… Continue reading An Alternative to “Elf on the Shelf” for the Traveling SLP
SLP Tip: The New Way to Use Stamps
Instead of a parent tip this week, I chose an SLP tip to give out. Do you ever give a client a stamp and three days later it is still there? They've bathed but it won't come off. Or do you bring a blue stamp pad and the girls want pink? Maybe your stamp pad is… Continue reading SLP Tip: The New Way to Use Stamps
Letter Board Fun in Speech Therapy
Last summer, the light box was the hit of the classroom. This has been the summer of the letter board. All the craft stores have. Heck, even Walmart and Target are getting in on the fun! I found my letter board at Walmart earlier in the summer. I work out of my house so mine… Continue reading Letter Board Fun in Speech Therapy
Speech Chick’s Friday Favs: Podcasts
Something I recently discovered is the podcast. Now I'm addicted! Like seriously, "get in my car and start a motivating podcast and never switch to the radio" addicted. I listen to mostly business related podcasts that are by women. I guess that is what I am drawn to since I am a female business owner.… Continue reading Speech Chick’s Friday Favs: Podcasts
Speech Chick’s Friday Favs: Books
While I try to read as much as I can, it doesn't always work out. But today, I am bringing you five of my favorite books (make that recent favorites). Not all are speech therapy related or business related. Some are just for fun. Summer's not quite over for you school SLPs, so you still have… Continue reading Speech Chick’s Friday Favs: Books
Speech Chick’s Friday Favs: Graphic Tees
During the month of July, I decided to change it up a little. You know, write about something other than speech therapy stuff. It's my birthday month so I figured I'd write about some my favorites. The first favorite is graphic tees! Seriously, if graphic tees could be a stock on NYSE, I would buy a huge chunk… Continue reading Speech Chick’s Friday Favs: Graphic Tees
Why Am I A Traveling Speech Therapist?
Why am I a traveling speech therapist? Why do I choose to leave the comfort of my home office to see kids in their home or daycare? Why don't I just work for the schools? I often ask myself this very question...especially during the winter...or heavy rainstorms. When the weather stinks, the day tends to drag. I… Continue reading Why Am I A Traveling Speech Therapist?
My List of “Must Haves” for the Traveling Speech Therapist
I have been a traveling speech therapist for the better part of 10 years. During that time, I have learned the "ins and outs" of having a successful day when your vehicle is your office. There are many more "must haves" but these are the basics! 1. Phone and charger: This seems like an obvious… Continue reading My List of “Must Haves” for the Traveling Speech Therapist