The SLP Book Club

The Secondary SLP Roadmap Episode 8

This week, we’re wrapping up our deep dive into The Secondary SLP Roadmap by covering Chapters 13, 14, and the conclusion. We’re talking all about what it really looks like to target articulation and social skills with secondary students, especially when time is limited and goals need to feel functional and relevant. We also dive into one of the most important (and often overlooked) areas in secondary settings: life skills. In this episode, we discuss how to approach articulation with older students in a way that feels age appropriate and meaningful, strategies for targeting social skills without relying on overly structured or unrealistic activities, why life skills deserve a central place in your therapy planning, and ideas for making therapy more functional, practical, and aligned with real world outcomes. We also reflect on The Secondary SLP Roadmap as a whole and share some of our biggest takeaways from the book. And, a quick update on what’s next for the podcast… This is the final book we’ll be covering in this format. Moving forward, we’re planning to shift into a more traditional book club style where we read together and then meet for a live Zoom discussion. Our goal is to do this about twice a year, so stay tuned for details on how to join! Want a FREE MONTH of SLP Elevate? Simply write a review of The Secondary SLP Roadmap, screenshot it, and send it to Hallie on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun/ [https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun/] You can check out Adrianne's app, Say Hello, by going to sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app [https://www.sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app]. View the app in the Apple App Store here [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/say-hello-speech/id6468412204] and on Google Play here [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sayhellospeech.app]. Find great shirts, sweatshirts, and wall art for SLPs in Laura's Etsy shop, Sunshine Speech Studio [https://sunshinespeechstudio.etsy.com/]. If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us! Connect with us on instagram @slp_bookclub [https://www.instagram.com/slp_bookclub/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Secondary SLP Roadmap Episode 7

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into Chapters 11 and 12 of The Secondary SLP Roadmap, where we tackle two major pain points for secondary SLPs: overcomplicated materials and the challenge of mixed groups. We talk about how to adapt what you already have so you can use fewer resources without sacrificing effectiveness, and how simplifying your approach can actually lead to better student engagement. Then, we break down how to confidently run mixed groups without feeling scattered or overwhelmed, with practical strategies you can start using right away. If you’ve ever felt like you need more materials or more time to make your sessions work, this episode will show you how to do more with less and make mixed groups feel manageable. Want a FREE MONTH of SLP Elevate? Simply write a review of The Secondary SLP Roadmap, screenshot it, and send it to Hallie on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun/ [https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun/] You can check out Adrianne's app, Say Hello, by going to sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app [https://www.sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app]. View the app in the Apple App Store here [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/say-hello-speech/id6468412204] and on Google Play here [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sayhellospeech.app]. Find great shirts, sweatshirts, and wall art for SLPs in Laura's Etsy shop, Sunshine Speech Studio [https://sunshinespeechstudio.etsy.com/]. If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us! Connect with us on instagram @slp_bookclub [https://www.instagram.com/slp_bookclub/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Secondary SLP Roadmap Episode 6

In this episode, we’re diving into Chapters 9 and 10 of The Secondary SLP Roadmap, all about work life balance and planning without relying on a traditional curriculum. We talk about how to move away from the pressure to constantly prep and instead create sessions that are functional, flexible, and sustainable. This conversation is especially for SLPs who feel overwhelmed, behind, or like they’re reinventing the wheel every week. These chapters offer a much needed shift toward doing less, but doing it more intentionally, so your therapy actually fits your real life. Want a FREE MONTH of SLP Elevate? Simply write a review of The Secondary SLP Roadmap, screenshot it, and send it to Hallie on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun/ [https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun/] You can check out Adrianne's app, Say Hello, by going to sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app [https://www.sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app]. View the app in the Apple App Store here [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/say-hello-speech/id6468412204] and on Google Play here [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sayhellospeech.app]. Find great shirts, sweatshirts, and wall art for SLPs in Laura's Etsy shop, Sunshine Speech Studio [https://sunshinespeechstudio.etsy.com/]. If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us! Connect with us on instagram @slp_bookclub [https://www.instagram.com/slp_bookclub/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Secondary SLP Roadmap Episode 5

In this episode, we’re diving into Chapters 7 and 8 of The Secondary SLP Roadmap, all about building rapport and creating effective routines. We talk about what rapport actually looks like with middle and high school students and how to build real connection without it feeling forced, then shift into how clear routines and expectations can make sessions run so much more smoothly. If your sessions ever feel inconsistent or like you’re constantly resetting, this conversation will give you a simple, practical way to create more structure while still keeping things flexible and student centered. You can check out Adrianne's app, Say Hello, by going to sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app [https://www.sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app]. View the app in the Apple App Store here [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/say-hello-speech/id6468412204] and on Google Play here [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sayhellospeech.app]. Find great shirts, sweatshirts, and wall art for SLPs in Laura's Etsy shop, Sunshine Speech Studio [https://sunshinespeechstudio.etsy.com/]. If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us! Connect with us on instagram @slp_bookclub [https://www.instagram.com/slp_bookclub/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Secondary SLP Roadmap Episode 4

In this episode, we discuss Chapters 5 and 6 of The Secondary SLP Roadmap by Hallie Sherman, which focus on connection over data collection and the importance of incorporating students’ interests into therapy. We talk about why building trust and rapport with secondary students is such an important part of meaningful intervention and how relationships can support engagement and progress. These chapters also highlight the value of using student interests to make sessions more relevant, motivating, and age respectful. We reflect on the balance between collecting useful data and staying present in the interaction so therapy does not start to feel disconnected or overly rigid. If you work with middle or high school students, this conversation offers helpful reminders about what really helps therapy feel meaningful and effective. You can check out Adrianne's app, Say Hello, by going to sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app [https://www.sayhellospeech.com/say-hello-app]. View the app in the Apple App Store here [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/say-hello-speech/id6468412204] and on Google Play here [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sayhellospeech.app]. Find great shirts, sweatshirts, and wall art for SLPs in Laura's Etsy shop, Sunshine Speech Studio [https://sunshinespeechstudio.etsy.com/]. If you love what we're doing at the SLP Book Club, please consider leaving us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen. This is the best way to support the podcast and help other SLPs and educators find us! Connect with us on instagram @slp_bookclub [https://www.instagram.com/slp_bookclub/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.