If I’m being honest, I used to be someone who gravitated toward free speech therapy resources, overlooking the ones that came with a price tag. Working in the school system, feeling underpaid, and having a minimal (or nonexistent) spending budget often influenced my choices. Over time, though, I started to […]
Representation Matters: Choosing Inclusive Materials For Your Clients
As we create and shop for materials to use with our clients, it is essential to be mindful of the visuals and content we select. I mean that each person needs to feel represented as they are more likely to connect to the examples if they see themselves in it. […]
Why SLPs Are More Likely to Experience Imposter Syndrome
“Imposter syndrome is when you doubt your own skills and successes. You feel you’re not as talented or worthy as others believe, and you’re scared that one day, people will realize that.” – WebMD. I have met so many speech-language pathologists over the years that 100% have imposter syndrome. I […]
Building Connections and Growing Together: A Guide to Making the Most of SLP Conferences
I have attended three state conferences this past year, and one of the things I took away from the experiences was that it is an honor to be in this field with you all. Meeting speech-language pathologists from all over the country has allowed me to realize we are all […]
Building a Referral Network to Grow Your SLP Private Practice
(Tips on forming partnerships with schools, doctors, and other professionals who can refer clients) If you decide to take the leap and be your own boss, well done! That was the hardest step! Now, it becomes a permanent step: obtaining enough clients to meet your financial goal. It sounds easier […]
Why SLPs Should Embrace Entrenpreneurship
(Exploring the entrepreneurial mindset and the freedom that comes with running your own business) When working in this field, your first job (or even your first internship) puts you in the mindset to fall in line. SLPs are often “people pleasers” and fear criticism, so we do as we’re told […]
Still Without a Contract? Navigating Uncertainty as the School Year Begins
As September comes to a close, you may feel secure and settled into your current contract, or you might still be searching for that perfect opportunity. The good news is that there are still plenty of speech-language pathologist (SLP) jobs waiting to be filled–however, just because there’s an opening doesn’t […]
Efficient Practice Management for SLPs: Discover the SLPelliance Practice Manager
In 2016, I embarked on the journey of building a teletherapy platform tailored explicitly for speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Unfortunately, I had to halt the project due to financial constraints and the inability to raise more funds at the time. Despite this setback, I remained undeterred and pivoted to other ventures […]
An SLP’s Perspective on Switching to Teletherapy
I was working a full-time position as the only SLP in a small district serving the preschool population. I had to assess, determine eligibility, and service the young ones who qualified in that district. As I entered May of that year, I was insanely excited to have summer so close, […]
End of the School Year Reflections
Written by Sarah Kuhr, CCC-SLP (without the assistance of AI) As this school year ended, I decided to go back and read the post called “Make This Your Year” from January. I can say I ended this school year with little to no stress that couldn’t be quickly resolved- which […]
