SLP Coffee Talk

A speech and language podcast to motivate and inspire school-based SLPs. Get the tips, strategies, and low-prep therapy ideas you need to confidently walk into your therapy room and plan with ease. Learn and hear stories from an SLP in the trenches just like you!

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  Episode #341

  Why Word Webs Work: An Easy Vocabulary Strategy for Older Students

  Aug 17, 202616 min

  In this solo episode, Hallie unpacks one of her go-to therapy strategies for grades 4-12: word webs. She covers why this simple visual tool does so much heavy lifting in mixed therapy groups, how it hits multiple goals at once, and why it beats another boring vocabulary worksheet every time. If you've been looking for a way to teach vocabulary that actually sticks (and doesn't require a Pinterest-worthy setup), this episode is for you. Bullet Points to Discuss: What word webs are and how they help students connect meaning to a word instead of just memorizing a definition Why word webs support deeper processing and long-term carryover for vocabulary retention Which students benefit most from this visual, low-prep approach Ways to adapt word webs to feel age-appropriate for older, "too cool for therapy" students Using word webs to build emotional vocabulary beyond happy, sad, and mad How to introduce and scaffold the skill so it doesn't overwhelm students early on Here’s what we learned: Word webs give repeated, meaningful exposure to a word, which is what makes vocabulary stick. No fancy prep needed. A whiteboard or sticky notes will do. One word web can hit different goals for different students in the same group. Start small and build complexity gradually to avoid overwhelming students. Making it relevant to their world (sports, social media, career goals) is what keeps older students engaged. Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ ✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup ✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book ✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 ✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 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

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  Episode #340

  AAC Support That Feels Less Overwhelming

  Aug 10, 202620 min

  Feeling unsure about AAC? You're not alone. In this episode, Hallie sits down with Cassidy, a speech therapist and owner of Around the Spectrum Therapy in Pennsylvania, to talk through what makes AAC feel so overwhelming and how to move past the "getting it right" mentality. Cassidy shares her journey from knowing next to nothing about AAC to building a robust vocabulary approach with clients from as young as 17 months, plus practical ways to coach parents and teachers who feel stuck. Bullet Points to Discuss: Why AAC feels overwhelming for so many SLPs, from tech overload to inconsistent caseload exposure The mindset shift from "perfect system" to just diving in and learning alongside the child Robust vocabulary vs. simple grids, and reframing AAC as language input, not just output How to structure sessions around a child's actual interests, including working with action words and motor-driven kids Coaching parents and professionals to focus on small, sustainable wins instead of all-or-nothing use Here’s what we learned: AAC should be treated as another tool in the therapy toolbox, not a separate, high-pressure system Starting with robust vocabulary access early, even with very young or emerging communicators, can pay off long-term Small, specific wins (one word, one moment) build more momentum than pushing for constant device use Finding genuine joy and connection with the child matters more than following a rigid AAC plan Meeting parents and teachers where they are is just as important as meeting the student where they are Learn more about Cassidy Kutchma: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechwithcassidy/ Website: https://www.speechwithcassidy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroundthespectrumtherapy Website: https://www.aroundthespectrumtherapy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroundthespectrumtherapy Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ ✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup ✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book ✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 ✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 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

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  SLP Coffee Talk

  The Role of SLPs in 5th-Year Transition Programming

  Aug 3, 202629 min

  In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk , Hallie's back with returning guest Shelby Davis, a school-based SLP at Community High School in Teaneck, NJ, and a doctoral candidate at Monmouth University. Shelby's diving into the 5th-year transition program she's helping build for students on the spectrum and others with complex learning needs — designed to bridge the gap between high school and real independence. From vocational skill-building to community partnerships, Shelby walks through how the program came together, what SLPs can offer beyond the classroom, and how any SLP can bring these strategies into their own practice, transition program or not. Bullet Points to Discuss: Why four years isn't always enough — and what a 5th-year transition program looks like in practice Moving beyond classroom goals to communication students actually need at work, in the community, and at home The skill areas worth targeting: self-advocacy, executive functioning, vocational communication, problem-solving Real-world practice — job shadowing, budgeting trips, even a visit to the post office Why repetition and hands-on practice outside the classroom matters most for autistic and other diverse learners Getting SLPs, OTs, teachers, counselors, and families all working from the same playbook The resources behind the program — Speech Time Fun, a monthly themed curriculum, and the NYT Learning Network Here’s what we learned: There's almost no existing research on 5th-year transition programs — which is part of why Shelby's building her doctoral work around it Real-world self-advocacy starts small: affirmation flashcards students can lean on when asking for help at a register or counter Admin buy-in came down to a clear proposal — mock curriculum, funding, staff certifications, not just an idea Parents said yes faster than expected — once they saw the goal was independence, not delay Bottom line for older students: treat them like people, not projects — connect to their interests first Learn more about Shelby Davis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyadavis/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ ✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup ✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book ✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 ✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 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

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  Episode #338

  Motivation in Secondary-Age Students with Speech Sound Disorders

  Jul 27, 202627 min

  In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk , Hallie sits down with researchers Klaire Brumbaugh and Katy Cabbage, who are part of a team building a nationwide study around something secondary SLPs know all too well: the older student still working on that R who has zero interest in being in the speech room. They're developing tools to actually measure student motivation—so SLPs have real data behind decisions like when to keep kids on, when to discharge, and how to catch that window when a student is finally ready to do the work. Bullet Points to Discuss: What one SLP noticed in her high school speech room that kicked off this whole research project Why motivation is already being used as a dismissal criteria—but no one's actually measuring it What the research is finding so far—and where the big gaps still are What a nationwide study looks like and how SLPs can get involved Here’s what we learned: When a student is intrinsically motivated, progress can happen in weeks—not years. Low motivation is already being used to dismiss kids from therapy, but there's no real way to measure or track it. Parents, teachers, and students often see the same speech sound disorder in completely different ways—and that gap can affect every decision you make. The best research ideas are already happening in school speech rooms. This whole study started because one SLP spoke up at a conference. Learn more about Klaire Brumbaugh & Katy Cabbage: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cablab_wsu/ Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ ✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup ✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book ✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 ✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 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

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  Episode #337

  Keeping Clients Engaged Between Sessions

  Jul 20, 202622 min

  In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Alyssa Antcliff—SLP and founder of IndiAide—about what's actually happening with your clients between sessions, and how technology can finally give you the full picture. Alyssa shares how her frustration with paper handouts and vague "it went fine" updates led her to build a between-session therapy management platform, and why remote therapeutic monitoring might be the reimbursement pathway you didn't know existed. If you've ever wished you had more data to work with before your clients walked back through the door, this one's for you. Bullet Points to Discuss: Why paper-based home materials keep falling through the cracks How a pre-COVID teletherapy client reshaped Alyssa's thinking on carryover What remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) is Which clients benefit most from between-session support How IndiAide works, from clinician dashboard to family-facing tools Who qualifies for RTM reimbursement—and how to pitch it to your supervisor Here’s what we learned: The gap between sessions is where progress gets lost—or made. Paper handouts don't fail because families don't care—they fail because there's no follow-through built in. RTM is a reimbursement pathway that's actually growing—and SLPs are largely missing out on it. IndiAide lets families mark activities complete, rate difficulty, and send photos or videos—so you're not flying blind at the next session. More data between sessions means better decisions when they're back in the room. Learn more about Alyssa Antcliff: Website: https://www.indiaide.com/home Website: https://www.indiaide.com/blog/rtm-for-slps-webinar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiaide_rtm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/IndiAide-61582771767836/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-antcliff/ RTM Guide: https://info.indiaide.com/rtm-guide Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate: Website: https://speechtimefun.com/ ✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup ✨ Grab your copy of The Secondary SLP Roadmap here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/stf-book ✨ Grab your free spot at CF Bootcamp 2026 here! https://www.speechtimefun.com/cfbootcamp2026 ✨ The Speech Retreat is Back! Learn more and register here! https://www.speechretreat.com ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 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

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