Image by Geralt on Pixabay.com Ok ~ we’ve acknowledged we have a Karen problem in speech-language pathology. There are efforts underway by colleges and universities to attract more people of color into the field. These efforts include, but must not be limited to, eliminating the GRE requirement for grad school admission. Eliminating the GRE isContinueContinue reading “How Not to Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 2″
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How to Not to Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 1
Image by Tilixia on Pixabay.com “Because no one likes a Karen.” I recently saw a post on Instagram that said speech-language pathology is the 4th whitest profession in the United States. It was an IG post, so I don’t have a citation for it. But, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has done the demographic researchContinueContinue reading “How to Not to Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 1″
Spaced Retrieval in Pediatric Speech-Language Treatment
Image by Gerd on Pixabay.com Have you ever worked with a pediatric client who just can’t seem to remember what you’ve tried to teach them 5 minutes or 5 days later? I know I have. And, it’s frustrating for everyone involved. I’ve worked with pediatric clients who can’t remember what they’ve learned as the resultContinueContinue reading “Spaced Retrieval in Pediatric Speech-Language Treatment”
August 13 is Left-Handers Day
Image created with Canva.com I’ve always enjoyed my extreme left handedness. Doing things with my left hand is effortless. It takes a lot of effort for me to learn to do something with my right hand on its own. Those things include: being able to use a hairbrush, a table knife, a crochet hook (IContinueContinue reading “August 13 is Left-Handers Day”
On this Fourth of July
The image above is courtesy of Alexas_Fotos on Pixabay.com. I have debated whether to post something about the political turmoil in the United States and my thoughts about it on this site. I decided that today, July 4th 2022, I needed to say something. Today is the day that 246 years ago a group ofContinueContinue reading “On this Fourth of July”
New Boom Cards Series In Development
Author created image with help from Pixabay.com Announcing a New Set of Developing Language Series Comprehension & Sequencing Decks No matter what you step in, keep walking along and singing your song. Because it’s all good! I’m in the process of developing a new set of Developing Language Series Comprehension & Sequencing Decks based onContinueContinue reading “New Boom Cards Series In Development”
Karen-ism in Speech-Language Pathology Part 2
Image courtesy of Wallusy on Pixabay.com I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist. I’ve been an SLP for a day or two now. If I’m honest, it will be 25 years in August. I started my career in Upper East Tennessee, the heart of Appalachia and where my family originates. I’ve worked all around the UnitedContinueContinue reading “Karen-ism in Speech-Language Pathology Part 2”
Celebrating Pride Month 2022
Image by Alexandra Koch on Pixabay.com Celebrating love, family, and friends this month
New Publication Available
Image courtesy of Pixabay.com My colleague, Dr. Rihana Mason, and I have a new publication: ReMODELing DEI Initiatives in the K-12 Space. This invited article was published May 20, 2022 in the STEM News Technical Journal. You can access a copy here: Click Here. This is a challenging, but critically important time to write andContinueContinue reading “New Publication Available”
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
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Outside The Box 