Hi, fellow SLPs! In today’s episode, Hallie explores the benefits of role playing in speech therapy to enhance vocational communication skills. Discover the practical strategies for SLPs to create realistic role playing scenarios that prepare students for the workforce by developing language skills essential for professional success. Tailored for speech language pathologists working with older students, Hallie offers insights into making therapy sessions relevant and engaging focusing on job interviews, client interactions and team collaborations.

Here’s what we learned:

• By focusing on real world scenarios, students can apply their speech and language skills directly to their career aspirations and goals.

• It is important to design role playing activities that are tailored to the students’ individual speech goals and vocational interests.

• How feedback helps students reflect on their performance, recognize areas for improvement and make adjustments to their communication strategies.

• A resource called Secondary Secrets for SLPs, a private podcast series designed to inspire and provide strategies for working with secondary speech students.

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

📝Tar Heel Reader | Books for beginning readers of all ages

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signupSubscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Why connecting with middle and high school students increases motivation and participation?

Hey there, fellow SLPs! In this episode, Hallie chats with speech-language pathologists Matt and Margarita to share their innovative strategies for engaging teen learners. Hear about innovative ways to weave student interests into therapy sessions, from comic books to current tech articles, and how personal stories of our own goals can normalize the growth process. Plus, we're tackling the common fears of stepping into a new age group and how forming meaningful connections can lead to a rewarding journey for both you and your students!

Matt has been the Supervisor of Speech/Language Improvement for District 75 since December 2013 at New York City Public Schools.

Margaryta is a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist and child educator who specializes in feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as augmentative and alternative communication. With over 10 years of experience, she has serviced hundreds of mild to severely delayed and medically complex children. Margaryta is also the author of a children’s book titled ‘Baby Zoo’ and has contributed to various publications. She has received multiple awards throughout her career.

Here’s what we learned:

• Strategies to integrate curriculum goals with real-world interests and personal storytelling to make sessions relevant.
• Technology's role in bridging connections across schools and tailoring education for students with IEPs.
• Using interests like comic books and technology to support literacy-based activities.
• Incorporating reading buddy programs and vocational activities into therapy sessions.

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

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📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie Sherman shares a powerful tool for improving therapy practices: Tar Heel Reader. Get ready to unlock a world of free, accessible books that will enhance literacy, comprehension, articulation, expressive language, and social skills. Learn how to make learning fun, increase vocabulary, and captivate your kids with custom stories. You won't want to miss this episode, which is jam-packed with new therapeutic advice and real-life examples!

Here’s what we learned:

• How students can use Tar Heel Reader to become authors, empowering them to craft and publish their own stories.
• Practical tips for integrating Tar Heel Reader into speech therapy sessions such as creating dynamic classroom activities.
• Utilizing character interactions in Tar Heel to improve articulation, expand vocabulary, and foster social skills.

Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

📝Tar Heel Reader | Books for beginning readers of all ages

🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets