Debunking Myths of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for SLPs (with Dina Ezagui)

Prelinguistic Skill Development (Laura Brown)

Earn ⁠CE credit here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ [https://www.peptalkpodcastforslps.com/course/prelinguisticskilldevelopment]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) and counts as a PDH for ASHA (keep certificate for your records). Listen, buy quiz (just $9), earn your speech pathology CE certificate of completion! Join Laura's free resource library HERE! [https://www.earlyandbrightslp.com/signup] Description:In this episode of the Pep Talk Podcast, host Michelle Andrews and guest Laura Brown discuss the importance of pre-linguistic skill development in young children. They explore the 4I model, which includes interaction, intent, input, and imitation as foundational pillars for effective communication. Laura emphasizes the need to shift the focus from spoken words to broader communication strategies, highlighting the role of caregivers in supporting their child's communication journey. The conversation also covers practical strategies for enhancing engagement and interaction during therapy sessions, making it a valuable resource for speech-language pathologists and parents alike.  Chapters 00:00Introduction to Pre-Linguistic Skills03:59Shifting Focus: From Words to Communication07:31The 4I Model: Foundations of Pre-Linguistic Skills10:27Exploring the Four Pillars of Communication14:01Imitation: Building Blocks of Communication18:08Targeting Interventions: Understanding Individual Needs20:32Engaging Parents: The Role of Caregivers in Communication21:57Strategies for Interaction: Becoming a Play Partner29:31Creating Engaging Environments for Young Learners32:20Creating Effective Communication Environments33:20Understanding Intent in Early Communication41:55The Importance of Input in Language Development48:12The Role of Imitation in Language Acquisition53:30Strength-Based and Relationship-Based Approaches As a result of this presentation the participant will be able to:   1. Will state the four prelinguistic skill areas for identifying support needs and selecting evidence-based interventions. 2. Will name 4 evidence-based strategies for supporting emerging communicators. 3. Will identify three components of a strengths-based approach for supporting young emerging communicators. Course presenters: Laura Brown MA, CCC-SLP, @earlyandbrightslp [https://www.instagram.com/earlyandbrightslp/?hl=en] and Michelle Andrews M.S., CCC-SLP ⁠⁠⁠@peptalkforslps⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/peptalkforslps/] Financial disclosures: Michelle Andrews' financial disclosers include: She has a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teachers pay Teachers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pep-Talk] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boom Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ [https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/peptalk?collection=Decks&sort=publishDate&order=-1]store under Pep Talk LLC. She is also the founder and manager of the Pep Talk Podcast.  Michelle Andrews' non-financial disclosures include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speech Arcade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.speecharcade.com/] is an in-kind sponsor for this podcast. Laura's financial disclosures: she is the owner and founder of Early and Bright LLC, doing business as Early and Bright Online Learning .Profits from the sale of all Early & Bright courses and paid resources Laura's non-financial disclosures: None. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you need any additional accommodations please email info@peptalkpodcastforslps.com Disclaimer: Pep Talk LLC does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Empowering Bilingual Families in Early Intervention (with Martha Boiardt)

Earn ⁠CE credit here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ [https://www.peptalkpodcastforslps.com/course/empoweringbilingualfamiliesinearlyintervention]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) and counts as a PDH for ASHA. Listen, buy quiz (just $9), earn your speech pathology CE certificate of completion! This episode is sponsored by: Martha's Spanish Multisyllabic Words⁠ [https://rock-the-r-speech.newzenler.com/?affiliate=AdmfvJ] deck with Bjorem Speech. Get it HERE [https://www.bjoremspeech.com/products/multisyllabic-words?variant=40315104854090&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22270015099&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22266062819&gbraid=0AAAAA-6AZFNaZP1-dv9GeeSOERQSWD431&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJvBBhDuARIsAGUgNfimA8J1Cd4a1KwyprBoN5MYrX_YkePYq21fML8oxSZWQ3ZK8d7N4tMaAqbaEALw_wcB] Description: In this episode of the Pep Talk Podcast, host Michelle Andrews and guest Martha Boiardt discuss the importance of empowering bilingual families in early intervention. They explore misconceptions about bilingualism and language delays, the significance of cultural responsiveness in therapy, and the whole child approach that considers sensory awareness and collaboration with other professionals. Martha shares insights on oral motor therapy and practical strategies for supporting bilingual children, emphasizing the need for therapists to educate families and advocate for their children's needs. The conversation also touches on future projects aimed at addressing dialectal influences in speech assessments. Chapters 00:00Introduction to the Pep Talk Podcast 02:04 Empowering Bilingual Families in Early Intervention 08:30 Debunking Myths About Bilingualism and Language Delays 16:08 The Whole Child Approach in Pediatric Speech Therapy 26:14 Personal Experiences and Insights on Myofunctional Therapy 27:05 Understanding Common Misconceptions in Child Development 29:40 The Importance of a Whole Child Approach 29:56 Sensory Integration in Therapy 33:52 Cultural Sensitivity in Therapy 43:46 Oral Motor Therapy and Early Intervention 49:35 Empowering Bilingual Families in Language Development As a result of this presentation the participant will be able to:   •1.Identify 3 key components of a whole-child approach in pediatric speech therapy. •2.Describe how oral motor therapy can be integrated into early intervention •3.Explain one thing you can tell a bilingual family to empower their bilingual earlylanguage journey. Course presenters: Martha Boiardt MS, CCC-SLP, @miamispeechtherapy [https://www.instagram.com/miamispeechtherapy/?hl=en] and Michelle Andrews M.S., CCC-SLP ⁠⁠@peptalkforslps⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/peptalkforslps/] Financial disclosures: Michelle Andrews' financial disclosers include: She has a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teachers pay Teachers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pep-Talk] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boom Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/peptalk?collection=Decks&sort=publishDate&order=-1]store under Pep Talk LLC. She is also the founder and manager of the Pep Talk Podcast.  Michelle Andrews' non-financial disclosures include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speech Arcade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.speecharcade.com/] is an in-kind sponsor for this podcast. Martha's financial disclosures: she is the owner of Miami Speech Therapy, LLC, a pediatric private practice that conducts bilingual speech, language, and feeding therapy in Miami, FL. I also earn compensation for Spanish language consultations and a percentage of the sales of her products with Bjorem Speech Publications. I am in the process of developing a course centered around empowering parents to take charge of their child's care and will be presenting on this topic at FLASHA 2025. Martha's non-financial disclosures: None. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you need any additional accommodations please email info@peptalkpodcastforslps.com Disclaimer: Pep Talk LLC does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Debunking Myths of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for SLPs (with Dina Ezagui)

Earn ⁠CE credit here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.peptalkpodcastforslps.com/course/myofunctionaltherapy]This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) and counts as a PDH for ASHA. Listen, buy quiz (just $9), earn your speech pathology CE certificate of completion! This episode is sponsored by ⁠ROCK the R [https://rock-the-r-speech.newzenler.com/?affiliate=AdmfvJ] Get courses, worksheets, and all sorts of R tools! Use code PEPTALK for a 10% off discount! (Affiliate link) Make sure you check out Lindsey Hockel's Instagram @RocktheRspeech [https://www.instagram.com/rocktherspeech/] Description: This episode of the Pep Talk podcast is all about debunking myths of oral facial myofunctional therapy for SLPs. The guest, Dina Izaguirre, is a certified speech language pathologist and oral facial myologist with extensive experience in the field. The conversation covers the basics of oral facial myofunctional health, the importance of tongue resting posture, and the symptoms of sleep disordered breathing. Dina emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to therapy, working collaboratively with other professionals to address the root causes of myofunctional disorders. Myofunctional therapy is more than just oral motor therapy. It focuses on reeducating the muscles for optimal breathing, chewing, and swallowing. Nasal breathing is important for health and well-being, while mouth breathing can lead to shallow breathing and increased susceptibility to infection. It's important for SLPs to consider underlying issues like sleep-disordered breathing when treating speech and articulation difficulties. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Financial Disclosures 02:28 Understanding Oral Facial Myofunctional Health 04:35 What is Myofunctional Therapy? 07:12 Debunking Myths of Myofunctional Therapy 10:14 The Importance of Tongue Resting Posture 26:00 Exercises for Muscle Function and Retraining 40:06 The Importance of Tongue Rest Posture and Nasal Breathing 42:15 Beyond Oral Motor Therapy: The Goals of Myofunctional Therapy 44:13 The Impact of Soft Diets and Oral Habits on Growth and Development 47:37 The Role of Myofunctional Therapy in Articulation 55:14 Recognizing Symptoms of Sleep-Disordered Breathing As a result of this presentation the participant will be able to:   1. Define orofacial myofunctional health 2. Define why tongue resting posture affects carryover for articulation. 3. List 3 symptoms of sleep disordered breathing. Course presenters: View Dina Ezagui MS, CCC-SLP, COMⓇ QOMⓇ @BrooklynMyo [https://www.instagram.com/brooklynmyo/?hl=en] and Michelle Andrews M.S., CCC-SLP ⁠@peptalkforslps⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/peptalkforslps/] Financial disclosures: Michelle Andrews' financial disclosers include: She has a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teachers pay Teachers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pep-Talk] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boom Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ [https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/peptalk?collection=Decks&sort=publishDate&order=-1]store under Pep Talk LLC. She is also the founder and manager of the Pep Talk Podcast.  Michelle Andrews' non-financial disclosures include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speech Arcade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.speecharcade.com/] is an in-kind sponsor for this podcast. Dina's financial disclosures: Owner of Brooklyn Myo Dina's non-financial disclosures: None. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you need any additional accommodations please email info@peptalkpodcastforslps.com Disclaimer: Pep Talk LLC does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

SLP’s Guide to a Direct Contract with a School (Elise Mitchell M.S., CCC-SLP)

Earn CE credit here [https://www.peptalkpodcastforslps.com/course/direct-school-contract-slp]⁠⁠. ⁠This program has been approved for 1 clock hour. Check out Elise's school contract training and packet HERE. [https://www.thetherapistsupportnetwork.com/a/2147774077/vqDoyFzH] Use code: MICHELLE for 5% off. Listen, buy quiz (just $9), earn your speech pathology CE certificate of completion! Description: This course explains how you can direct contract with schools as an SLP. This is different than being hired by the school district or working at a school through a staffing company. Direct contracting offers ability to set your caseload size, specialty niche (if you want), choose your rate, and much more! You will learn the steps you need to take to make this dream a reality in this episode course!  Earn 1 clock hour of continuing education credit (Introductory Level, Professional Area). As a result of this presentation the participant will be able to:  1. List at least 3 ways direct contracting with a school is beneficial for SLPs. 2. List 5 legal documents you will need to contract with a school. 3. List 2 actionable steps to get started contracting with a school. Course presenters: Elise Mitchell M.S., CCC-SLP @thetherapistsupportnetwork [https://www.instagram.com/thetherapistsupportnetwork/] Michelle Andrews M.S., CCC-SLP. @peptalkforslps [https://www.instagram.com/peptalkforslps/] Financial disclosures: Michelle Andrews' financial disclosers include: She has a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teachers pay Teachers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pep-Talk], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boom Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/peptalk?collection=Decks&sort=publishDate&order=-1], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teach with Medley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://teachwithmedley.com/creator/peptalk] store under Pep Talk LLC. She is also the founder and manager of the Pep Talk Podcast.  Michelle Andrews' non-financial disclosures include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speech Arcade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.speecharcade.com/] is an in-kind sponsor for this podcast. Elise's financial disclosures: Founder and owner of The Therapist Support Network. Elise's non-financial disclosures: No non-financial disclosures. Agenda: 5 min: Introduction, bio, disclosures, learner objectives 10 min: Direct contract benefits and limitations 10 min: What do you need to have in order first? 10 min: First action steps (finding openings, selling to schools)10 min: Setting your caseload (In person and teletherapy options) 10 min: Sending your contract 5 min: Summary, closing points References and resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.peptalkpodcastforslps.com/course/direct-school-contract-slp] A transcript is available for this podcast course.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to read the transcript⁠.⁠ [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zogwIuVQzZqwwgZ8Xq2a9iDCvI1zRSlB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108951221920240594438&rtpof=true&sd=true] ⁠⁠⁠⁠If you need any additional accommodations please email info@peptalkpodcastforslps.com Disclaimer: Pep Talk LLC does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

Successful Tongue Tie Releases and Why Some Fail (with Autumn Henning)

Earn ⁠CE credit here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠ [https://www.peptalkpodcastforslps.com/course/tonguetie] ⁠⁠⁠⁠This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of continuing education credit by the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) and counts as a PDH for ASHA. Listen, buy quiz (just $9), earn your speech pathology CE certificate of completion! This episode is sponsored by Spot Pal. [https://spotpal.com/michelleandrews] Recieve $10 off your purchase at Spot Pal with code: PEPTALK Description: In this episode of the Pep Talk Podcast, host Michelle Andrews and guest Autumn Henning discuss the complexities of tongue tie releases, including how to identify failed frenectomies, the importance of a collaborative care team, and the factors that contribute to poor outcomes. They explore the timeline of a frenectomy procedure, key questions to ask when evaluating past procedures, and the significance of therapeutic readiness in achieving successful results. The conversation emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care and the importance of understanding the individual needs of each patient. 00:00 Introduction to Tongue Tie Releases 03:12 Understanding Failed Frenectomies 11:26 Timeline of a Frenectomy Procedure 14:56 Key Questions for Evaluating Past Procedures 20:30 The Importance of Collaborative Care 29:23 Building a Professional Team for Tongue Tie Cases 36:50 Building Collaborative Relationships in Therapy 38:45 Understanding Frenectomy Outcomes 42:10 Factors Influencing Healing and Aftercare 44:03 Navigating Failed Frenectomies 52:11 The Impact of Tongue Ties on Speech Development As a result of this presentation the participant will be able to:   1. list 3 questions to ask after a frenectomy has been deemed to have failed. 2. list 3 professionals that should be involved in tongue tie cases for collaborative care. 3. list 3 factors that contribute to poor frenectomy outcomes. Course presenters: Autumn Henning M.S. CCC-SLP, COM, IBCLC @chrysalisorofacial1 [https://www.instagram.com/chrysalisorofacial1/] and Michelle Andrews M.S., CCC-SLP @peptalkforslps [https://www.instagram.com/peptalkforslps/] Financial disclosures: Michelle Andrews' financial disclosers include: She has a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teachers pay Teachers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pep-Talk] and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boom Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/peptalk?collection=Decks&sort=publishDate&order=-1]store under Pep Talk LLC. She is also the founder and manager of the Pep Talk Podcast.  Michelle Andrews' non-financial disclosures include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speech Arcade⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.speecharcade.com/] is an in-kind sponsor for this podcast. Autumn's financial disclosures: Owner of Chysalis Orofacial. Creator of TOTs [https://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/tots-training] and STONES [https://www.chrysalisorofacial.com/stones-approach] courses. Affiliate for mentioned products. Autumn's non-financial disclosures: University of Kentucky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you need any additional accommodations please email info@peptalkpodcastforslps.com Disclaimer: Pep Talk LLC does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.