The crew get together to review ASHA Convention   This was originally recorded in December before technical difficulties struck and the holidays which forced the episode to be delayed 4 weeks.  

Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  On this week’s episode, the team introduces a new weekly research article review on discord, look at research on modified barium swallows, what teachers think about SLPs, and the effects of readily available research.  The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com. SSPOD Shoutout: Do you...

Matt, Ruchi, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  On this week’s episode the team look at changes in the code of ethics, teachers of Tik Tok, do grad students identify white privilege, and a new journal dedicated to research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.   The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com. SSPOD Shoutout: Do you...

Matt, Michelle, Ruchi, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  Ruchi joins the show as the new co-host! On this week’s episode the team look at the impact teletherapy had on attendance rates, burn-out in the schools for SLPs leaving the career, what can we do if a job wont hire a co-worker due to a speech disorder, and the leadership mentor program.  The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with...

Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  On this week’s episode they discuss the new Barbie, social media and the SLP, ranking the top SLP Grad Programs, and why is there a research-to-practice gap.  Matt had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Sweigart about Compassionate Communication and how we can use it in our therapy settings. The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a...

Marie, Matt, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  On this week’s episode they discuss how VR can impact therapy, habit and structure for dementia, and a supreme court ruling in favor of a student in special education.  Matt had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Givonna Sandiford about her new book: SLP Empire: The Door - Laying the Groundwork for Winning Your First State Contract. The Discord is up and ready for people...

Episode 170 Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  On this week’s episode they discuss the role the SLP has in Concussion protocol and wearable tech for voice care.     The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com. SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out?  We want to know your...

  Episode 169 Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  On this week’s episode they Jansport Backpacks, IEP Law Change, and Michelle speaks to Bob McKinney on Accent Modification and his non-traditional route to becoming and SLP.     The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com. SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a...

Matt, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology.  On this week’s episode they discusses trauma informed care with Rachel and the role of AI in speech and language therapy.     The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website, www.discord.speechsciencepodcast.com. SSPOD Shoutout: Do you know an SLP who deserves a digital fist bump or shout-out?  We want to know your...

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.  Maria sat down with the creators of the Tongueometer, Ed Steger and Elizabeth Lipton Daly!  On this week’s episode the team cleans out the due processes mail bag: can you break a school contract early, when to retire a test, and a shocking low number of disabled people available on government...

**Trigger Warning** This show was recorded the day following the horrific events of Uvalde Texas.  There is a discussion about the event from 12:38 to 22:06.  We discuss our reactions to the events and how it affects us.  We recognize that not everyone is ready for this type of discussion and we encourage you to skip through this discussion if you are not ready.    Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and...

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.  On this week’s episode the group dives into scare tactics to get people into therapy and a new study linking concussions to vestibular deficits and sound processing problems.  The Informed SLP gives treatment ideas for Wernicke’s Aphasia.  The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the...

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.  On this week’s episode the group dives why a state didn’t allow school based speech therapy over the age of 10, an SLP treating herself, and an interview with Corey and Shelby Nation of Embark EMR.  The Informed SLP looks to the future for new grads.  The Discord is up and ready for people to...

  Episode 159   Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.  Matt’s microphone had mishap for the first 14 minutes of the show but it gets fixed after that! On this week’s episode the group dives into what it means if health care workers can be sued for mistakes and why snacking in a SNF is good for patients.  The Informed SLP stands on the...

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group looks at ableism in dysfluency therapy, transparency in pay, and another ASHA foul-up.  The Informed SLP looks at research around residue and the use of FEES. The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with the crew 24/7 with a new website,...

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group looks at Barbara Fernandes’ new book “Sis, You Got This,” academic impact or adverse affect in school, and the hidden barriers of getting into grad school.  The Informed SLP looks at Gestalt Language Learners.  The Discord is up and ready for people to interact with...

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group looks at hearing awareness and brain injury awareness days, a new study on PDPM, and a new law mandating staffing sizes in nursing homes.  The Informed SLP looks at writing deficits in Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The Discord is up and ready for people to...

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rachel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group discusses the new CDC milestone guidelines, a link between Mono and MS, and What’s Up ASHA and why are OTs handling swallowing.  The Informed SLP looks at when to be alert or alarmed when it comes to infant feeding.  The Discord is up and ready for people to...

Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rahcel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group discusses a study that could change the way we look at preschool, a longitudinal study on mental well-being and cognition, and the return of SSPODNEWS.  The Informed SLP looks at how to make peer relationships work in the therapy setting.  The Discord is up and...

Introducing two new co-hosts!  Rachel Archambault and Marie Serverson join the show permanently!  Marie, Matt, Michael, Michelle, and Rahcel dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group discusses a new law putting cameras into the classroom and the reason why Military Children have such a delay in getting special education services.  The Informed SLP...

Matt, Michelle, and Michael dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group looks at a law change that may allow parents to talk about why they sue a district and in the Due Process the crew looks at how to build a resume and a cover letter for a lucky listener.  The Informed SLP looks at a recent study breaking down preschool stuttering.      The...

Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Marie Severson dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group looks at social interaction and cognitive decline and what may be causing brain fog in Long Covid.  The Informed SLP looks at a recent study that looked at improved oral health through the use of gummy vitamins.      The Discord is up and ready...

Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Mai Ling Chan (CPO of Xceptional Learning, Xceptional Leaders Podcast, Becoming an Xceptional Leader) dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group discusses everything you need to know when it comes to making a side hustle into your main hustle.  The Informed SLP looks at thickened liquids and nipple flow...

Matt, Michelle, Michael and special guest host, Rachel Archaumbault (the PTSDSLP) dive into the research and pop news in and related to the field of Speech and Language Pathology and the Informed SLP breaks down the latest research.   On this week’s episode the group looks at who is to blame for burnout and their favorite apps for online therapy.  Michelle interviewed Kristin Martinez from Presence Learning.  The Informed SLP tackles the Aging Swallow.  The Discord is up and ready for...