December 2023 – Outside The Box

Ebb and Flow – Preparing to Change Paths

Image by Sora Shimazaki on Pexels.com For me, 2023 has been a year of finally and fully reclaiming my own power. Part of that process has included reflecting on where I am in my personal and professional lives, where I want to be in the next 3-5 years, and then preparing beyond that. Since 2015ContinueContinue reading “Ebb and Flow – Preparing to Change Paths”

Can You Imagine Being an Outsider in Your Own Life?

Image courtesy of Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com I’ve written before wondering what it must be like to be non-verbal. You can read that post here. It’s gotten quite a bit of traffic since I posted it in July, 2023. Yesterday was an interesting day clinically. It’s the tale of two kids, one who is becomingContinueContinue reading “Can You Imagine Being an Outsider in Your Own Life?”

Celebrating the Winter Solstice

Image created with Canva.com Tonight is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. The solstice signals the start of winter. But, it also signals the return of the light. Beginning tomorrow, the days will become incrementally longer than the nights. To all those who celebrate, wishing you a warm winter solstice.

How Not to Be a “Ken” SLP – Part 2 Mansplaining

Image courtesy of Tillixia on Pixabay.com Mansplaining The Oxford Dictionary defines mansplaining as, “the explanation of something by a man, typically to a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing. Those of us who identify as women know mansplaining when we hear it. Or see it. Or read it. Or any combination ofContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be a “Ken” SLP – Part 2 Mansplaining”

How Not to Be a “Karen” Multidisciplinary Team and the Results of the IEE

Image by Tilixia on Pixabay.com Last year, I was involved in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting to determine eligibility for one of the clients on my caseload. I’ve written about this child’s background and history before, but I’ll summarize it here. The child in question is now 6 years old and in first grade. HeContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be a “Karen” Multidisciplinary Team and the Results of the IEE”