Whether you're kicking off a brand-new school year or welcoming a student mid-semester, those first few sessions set the tone for everything that follows. Rapport matters a lot, and the faster you build it, the sooner the therapy work can begin. That's why I designed my Getting to Know You Boom Card Deck. This interactive deck makes it easy to learn about your students and their interests. No awkward silences. No generic worksheets. Just students dragging stars onto maps, bu

Ever heard a teacher say "they just sit there don't let me know when they need help" or "they say they need help but can't tell me what they need"? Me too. I've had several teachers report this to me, even when we've been working on problem solving scenarios in therapy sessions. I decided I needed to make something a little more explicit about HOW we can actually ask for help. Asking for help sounds simple. But for a lot of our students it is actually a really complex skill.

Starting out in teletherapy, or even just trying to get more organized in your virtual practice, can feel overwhelming. There's a lot of advice out there, but not always a lot of practical, SLP-specific guidance on what actually makes a difference. This is my honest starter kit. The tech worth investing in early, the resources I'd buy first, the websites I keep coming back to, and a couple of free tools I use every single week. Tech Worth Investing In A Second Monitor This is

Scheduling for virtual school SLPs is its own beast, especially at the start of the year. One small shift that makes a big difference? Ask families when won't work for therapy instead of when would work for therapy. Here are my go-to scheduling tips for teletherapy, from confirming times to setting expectations before the first session.

Tired of piecing together articulation materials from five different places? The Articulation Hub is your all-in-one solution, visual supports, word lists, and engaging activities for any student, any sound, any session. Works for teletherapy and in-person. Made by a real SLP who gets it.

As a school-based SLP working remotely, keeping my schedule organized is everything. In this post I'm sharing the exact calendar system I use to manage sessions, IEP deadlines, progress reports, and more across multiple school districts.