Image courtesy of cindydangerjones on Pixabay.com For all those who celebrate (or knows someone who celebrates), today is Opening Day 2023 in Major League Baseball. I’m an A’s fan. I appreciate the outside the box thinking of Moneyball, even if it can take a while to take shape. Baseball is a marathon, not a sprintContinueContinue reading “Happy Opening Day 2023”
Monthly Archives: March 2023
How Not to Be a “Karen” Nurse
Image courtesy of Prawny on Pixabay.com Sometimes, I wonder if people would interact differently with me if they knew I had: 1) a long-standing interest in making therapy more just, equitable, and beneficial for everyone; and 2) an active blog where I document incidents like the one last week. I recently took over the caseContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be a “Karen” Nurse”
Repost – Stimulable or Non-Stimulable First? That Is the Question…
A therapist guides a young girl through speech therapy exercises using a playful and modern approach. I originally published this post in April, 2021. It’s now March, 2023, but this particular post has gotten considerable traffic lately. So, I decided to repost it at the top of the blog. As always, thanks for reading andContinueContinue reading “Repost – Stimulable or Non-Stimulable First? That Is the Question…”
How Not to Be a “Ken” SLP
Image courtesy of RosZie on Pixabay.com If you weren’t already aware, a “Ken” is the male version of a “Karen”- with the added benefits that come from being male in mainstream culture. Some Personal Background This post will be a little different because it’s personal. It’s about an individual I loved deeply and for whomContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be a “Ken” SLP”
How Not To Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 7 Food
Image courtesy of bookdragon on Pixabay.com Remember, if you’re a practicing SLP, chances are you’re a relatively young, white, middle class woman. After all, we are a field composed of 96% women and 92% white/mainstream culture. Let’s assume you’ve stopped asking questions about MAE use during your speech-language evaluations. Let’s assume you’ve stopped touching yourContinueContinue reading “How Not To Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 7 Food”
New Boom Cards Available
Photo by Alotrobo on Pexels.com Announcing ~ New Boom Cards based on Panda Bear, Panda Bear What Do You See? are now available in my Boom Cards store. If you don’t have a Boom Cards account and are interested in setting one up, click on this link for a 10% discount on memberships. I mayContinueContinue reading “New Boom Cards Available”
Sarah Winnemucca
Image courtesy of the Nevada Historical Society As I sit here on land which was traditionally the homeland of the Southern Paiute or Nuwuvi people, I want to offer my gratitude for the land itself and honor those for whom these lands offer their gratitude. In mainstream culture, it is March. March is Women’s HistoryContinueContinue reading “Sarah Winnemucca”
March is Women’s History Month
Image created with Canva.com March is Women’s History Month Celebrating women everywhere, but especially remembering our sisters in Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Afghanistan. Women in Ukraine are fighting alongside the men against the invading Russian army. Women in Turkey and Syria are putting their lives back together after a devasting series of earthquakes andContinueContinue reading “March is Women’s History Month”
Outside The Box 