SLP Coffee Talk
A speech and language podcast to motivate and inspire school-based SLPs. Just the tips, strategies, and low prep therapy ideas you need to walk into your therapy room with confidence and plan with ease. Learn and hear stories from an SLP in the trenches just like you!
Episodes
281 episodes
Let's Talk About CF Experience
Hallie chats with MaKayla Elrod about her CF experience and answers questions every CF is asking!In this inspiring episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with MaKayla Elrod, a passionate pediatric SLP who shares her powerfu...
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Season 1
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Episode 278
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28:15
Top 10 Questions CFs Ask (Answered!) – Your First Year in the Schools Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming
Hallie answers the biggest questions CFs have about the first year.Hey hey, SLP fam! Whether you're stepping into your CF year or just landed your first gig in the schools, this episode of SLP Coffee Talk is your new best friend. Hallie’...
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Episode 277
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27:29
End of Year Ideas For Older Speech Students
Hallie shares ideas or end of the year activities for older speech students.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie’s dishing out easy, breezy end-of-year activities that are big on fun and light on prep! If you’re counting down the d...
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Episode 276
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16:49
Children’s Language & Literacy Using Children’s Books
Hallie chats with Julie Barber-Bristol about using children's books to target language and literacy.In this fun and heartwarming episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we’re hanging out with the fabulous Julie L. Barber-Bristol, M.S., CCC-SLP—a chi...
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Episode 275
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36:44
Making Word Segmentation Work for Older Students
Hallie discusses teaching vocabulary and how to make word segmentation work for older students.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie tackles the often-overlooked skill of word segmentation. She discusses the challenges of teac...
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Episode 274
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14:06
Redefining Social Skills
Hallie and Gabby Pyzza of Pyzza Speech Therapy chat about Social skills instruction focusing on connection, not correction.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie welcomes Gabby Pyzza, a passionate SLP specializing in social skills fo...
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Episode 273
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34:53
SLP's Role With Selective Mutism
Got a student who clams up the second they walk into school—but you know they’ve got a ton to say? This episode of SLP Coffee Talk is your go-to guide for helping students with selective mutism find their voice (and maybe even belt out some Tay...
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Episode 272
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25:53
Content vs. Skills in Speech Therapy: Striking the Perfect Balance for Secondary Students
Listen as Hallie talks about striking a balance between content and skills in speech therapy.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is tackling the age-old debate—should we focus on teaching classroom content or the underlying skills our s...
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Episode 271
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19:22
Harnessing YouTube for Social Language Success: Strategies, Clips, and Questions for Your Therapy Toolbox
Hallie discusses strategies for utilizing YouTube for social language skills.Are you tired of students shrugging and asking, "Why am I here?" Let’s change that! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we dive into the magic of YouTube and ho...
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Episode 270
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19:35
Diagnosing Failed Speech Sessions
So, your session was a flop. That's ok. Hallie discusses how to diagnose a failed speech session and next steps.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is diving into a crucial topic—why some speech sessions just don’t click and what you ca...
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Episode 269
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20:44
From ‘Speech’ to ‘Safe Zone’: Building Confidence, Comfort, and Growth in Therapy Sessions
Hallie talks about how to create a "safe zone" in speech therapy. Create a safe zone not just in your space, but by building confidence through comfort and growth.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie is tackling how to make your speech t...
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Episode 268
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21:21
Using Standardized Tests as a Starting Point for Functional and Impactful SLP Goals
Hallie discusses using standardized tests as a starting point to create functional and impactful speech and language goals for your students.Grab your coffee and settle in, SLPs! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, we’re diving into why...
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Episode 267
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22:07
Keeping Students Engaged Via Teletherapy
Hallie chats with Tara Rhoehl about teletherapy and keeping students engaged.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Tara Rhoehl, an SLP and telepractice expert with over 14 years of experience working with international cl...
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Episode 266
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35:44
Note-Taking Interventions That Exist For Adolescents
Hallie chats with Amy Peterson about note-taking interventions with older students.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Dr. Amy Peterson, an SLP, researcher, and advocate for adolescent language intervention. With a ...
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Episode 265
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28:18
Teaching Chunking for Note-Taking
Hallie discusses how to teach chunking for note-taking.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie dives into a game-changing strategy for improving note-taking and comprehension—chunking! If your students struggle to retain information, feel o...
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19:34
Literacy and Neurodivergent Children
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Kim Jenkins, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the owner of Empowering Speech Services. Kim specializes in supporting Autistic and neurodivergent children through neurodiversit...
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Episode 263
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30:54
Older Students Via Teletherapy or In Person
Hallie chats with Jennifer Tillock about speech therapy with older students in teletherapy and in-person settingsReady to kickstart your school year with enthusiasm and insight? Join Hallie Sherman on this episode of SLP Coffee Talk as s...
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28:40
Motivating the Unmotivated: Tips for Engaging Reluctant Teens
Hallie chats about motivating the unmotivated student. She shares tips for engaging reluctant teens.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie tackles a common challenge for SLPs working with older students—engaging reluctant teens in speech t...
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18:40
DLD vs Dyslexia or Both?!
Hallie chats with guest Britney Morrish about the intersection of DLD and Dyslexia, and the Quadrant Model for differential diagnosis.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Britney Morrish, a dedicated speech-language ...
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42:44
Empowering Your Middle School Students
Hallie talks with SLP Elevate member Bridget Karp about empowering middle school students and using SLP Elevate resources.This week on SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Bridget Karp, a passionate and experienced speech-language path...
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32:16
Start 2025 Strong With New Year's Themed Activities
Hallie discusses New Year's themed activities for therapy.Happy New Year, SLPs! 🥳 It's time to shake off the holiday haze and dive into a brand-new year with fresh ideas and big dreams for your therapy sessions. In this episode of SLP Co...
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16:01
Reflecting on 2024
Hallie reflects on 2024.SLPs, can you believe it? 2024 is in the rearview, and Hallie is kicking off the new year with an episode full of reflection, celebration, and a glimpse into what’s next for Speech Time Fun!She highlights t...
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26:28
Reigniting the Spark as an SLP
After Speech Retreat, Hallie chats with SLP Elevate member and Speech Retreat attendee Elsha Young about reigniting the spark as an SLP.In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Elsha Young, a Speech-Language Pathol...
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