October 2022 – Outside The Box

Walking in My Shoes Episode 1

Episode 1 – An Interview with Misty is now live. It currently is available on Spotify but will be available on other platforms shortly. Misty is a mom of 3 and talks about her challenges in rearing her son with autism as well as her other 2 children. We talk specifically about what she thinksContinueContinue reading “Walking in My Shoes Episode 1”

How Not to Be A “Karen” SLP – Part 3

Image by Prawny on Pixabay.com In the last post, I discussed some ways SLPs working EI can rethink and reimagine what they’re doing to honor the family’s cultural background. These include recognizing the immense power imbalance that exists between you, as the SLP, and the family. It includes recognizing that not all families and culturesContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be A “Karen” SLP – Part 3″

New Podcast Series “Walking In My Shoes” Coming Soon

Image courtesy of parveender on Pixabay.com Greetings Dear Reader, I’ve mentioned before that I am working with a new continuing education start-up company (I’ll keep you posted on the launch which should be in the next couple of weeks!). I am working on a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in SLP Therapy series partially based onContinueContinue reading “New Podcast Series “Walking In My Shoes” Coming Soon”

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Created with Canva.com October 2022 is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! People with Down syndrome are born with an extra 22nd chromosome in at least some cells. People with Down syndrome may need extra time to grow and learn, but did you know many people with Down syndrome can learn to read if someone teaches them?ContinueContinue reading “October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month”