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 yourContinue 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 mayContinue 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 HistoryContinue 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 andContinue reading "March is Women’s History Month"

DEI in Speech-Language Pathology – Viewing the World Through Different Language Lenses

Sweetgrass basket image courtesy of straussington on Pixabay.com I tried to find a royalty-free image of sweetgrass to use with this post, but was unable to find one. Sweetgrass is a grass that is indigenous to North America. The grass is used by many Native Americans to make baskets and clothing and is used inContinue reading "DEI in Speech-Language Pathology – Viewing the World Through Different Language Lenses"

New Boom Cards Available

Image courtesy of Pixabay.com I have a confession to make. I'm a dinosaur nerd. I've always been fascinated by paleontology, anthropology, and archeology. It's a lifelong passion of mine. I have two big things on my bucket list - complete a degree in paleontology and go on a real dig. Fortunately, those two things goContinue reading "New Boom Cards Available"

Celebrating Black History Month

Image created with Canva.com Celebrating Black History Month during February 2023! In light of the turmoil surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the United States today, it feels like it's more important than ever to highlight the contributions of African- and Black Americans this year. Did you know that the first self-made female millionaireContinue reading "Celebrating Black History Month"

How Not to Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 6

Image courtesy of dmitrisvetsikas1969 on Pixabay.com Systems of Oppression in Speech-Language Therapy - Your Therapy Materials... As a reminder, if you're an SLP, chances are you're white, female, and come from at least a middle-class, mainstream culture background. In light of those demographic facts, that a look at your 'stash'. You know, your stash ofContinue reading "How Not to Be a “Karen” SLP – Part 6"

Happy Lunar New Year

Image created with Canva.com Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate! It's the year of the Water Rabbit this year - a unique pairing of the animals and the elements. In light of the hateful tragedy in Los Angeles yesterday, it did not feel appropriate to post a celebratory message. Thinking of the victimsContinue reading "Happy Lunar New Year"