Episodes

  • The Therapy Insights Resource Roadmap Show is a monthly talk show all about the new content we release every month- from therapy materials to eval tools to patient education handouts and more. Join us as we discuss how to use these resources and we discuss various approaches to clinical cases.

    00:00 - Welcome
    Welcome to episode 06 of the Resource Roadmap Show!

    01:04 - Spanish Language Phonological Inventory Card Set
    These cards contain all the phonological consonant sounds in the Spanish language with pronunciation guides, visual pictures, and words to match. Use these to practice and support phonological development with Spanish-speaking clients.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/spanish-language-phonological-inventory-card-set

    05:42 - Phonological Acquisition in Bilingual Spanish–English Speaking Children (2010)
    https://therapyinsights.com/article-snapshots/phonological-acquisition-in-bilingual-spanish-english-speaking-children-2010

    16:29 - Working with Bilingual Clients When You Only Speak English
    This clinical reference provides a summary of introductory level ways in which a monolingual therapist can meaningfully engage with bilingual clients.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/working-with-bilingual-clients-when-you-only-speak-english

    32:55 - Pulmonary Conditions and Pediatric Swallowing Difficulties
    Speech-language pathologists are often consulted to assess children in the acute care setting who are diagnosed with asthma or other pulmonary conditions when they present with feeding and swallowing complaints. This resource provides information about pulmonary conditions and pediatric dysphagia.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/pulmonary-conditions-and-pediatric-swallowing-difficulties

    39:48 - Gliding Under the Ocean
    This is an easy-to-use articulation activity targeting glide sounds (r, l, w) for both literate and pre-literate populations with a late summer/ocean theme.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/gliding-under-the-ocean

    43:17 - Dynamic Irregular Past Tense Practice Activities
    Utilize this resource as a drill-play activity to support learning and use of irregular past tense verbs at word and conversation levels.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/dynamic-irregular-past-tense-practice-activities

    48:59 - Case Study
    Six year old female who has a diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech. She has been in speech therapy 2x per week for the past year. She recently changed schools (from kindergarten to first grade), which her parents report has caused an increase in challenging behaviors at home; her SLP also feels her progress in therapy has been affected, as she is difficult to engage and often refuses to participate. Her parents are wondering if she should either take a break from therapy or increase therapy sessions while she is adjusting to this change.

    49:53 - Spring Themed Apraxia Activity
    This activity can be used to practice speech sounds with children who have childhood apraxia of speech, or other articulation errors or phonological processes.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/spring-themed-apraxia-activity/

    50:58 - Therapy Techniques and Activities for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Without a Certification
    Apraxia is a challenging diagnosis, and our field is currently ripe with certifications and specializations for its treatment. This resource provides an overview of techniques and ways to support CAS without spending time or money on a certification.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/therapy-techniques-and-activities-for-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-cas-without-a-certification/

    52:36 - Speaking Rate and Pacing
    Children with articulation errors, phonological processes, speech/language delays, or apraxia of speech generally all benefit from using speech pacing techniques, which are used to improve speaking rate, and ultimately intelligibility. This handout provides some tips and strategies when working with a child who needs help with pacing his/her speech.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/speaking-rate-and-pacing/

    57:13 - No Prep Dice Game for Apraxia
    Motivating, no prep dice game for SLPs working with children who have apraxia.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/no-prep-dice-game-for-apraxia/

    58:54 - Ice Cream Syllables
    Saying words with two or more syllables is challenging for children with articulation or phonological disorders, or apraxia of speech. This worksheet provides opportunity for practicing these words in therapy and at home.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/ice-cream-syllables/

    59:54 - Toys and Games to Complement Speech Therapy Sessions
    This resource lists board games that can be incorporated into speech therapy sessions based on the different parameters of speech-language pathology.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/toys-and-games-to-complement-speech-therapy-sessions/

  • The Therapy Insights Resource Roadmap Show is a monthly talk show all about the new content we release every month- from therapy materials to eval tools to patient education handouts and more. Join us as we discuss how to use these resources and we discuss various approaches to clinical cases.

    00:00 - Welcome
    Welcome to episode 05 of the Resource Roadmap Show!

    01:13 - Pack My Backpack! Executive Functioning Activity for Young Kids
    This interactive, functional therapy activity uses manipulatives to support younger children in learning executive planning skills.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/pack-my-backpack-executive-functioning-activity-for-young-kids

    07:45 - How Pediatric Medications Impact Speech and Swallow
    Drug-induced neurological disorders can challenge the efficiency of clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. This resource provides a list of pediatric medications and associated speech and swallow complications.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/how-pediatric-medications-impact-speech-and-swallow

    16:10 - Hidden Picture Activity Targeting Velars and Affricates
    This activity provides an interactive, multi-modal way to target velars and affricates with a fun hidden picture component, and can be used in groups or individual sessions.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/hidden-picture-activity-targeting-velars-and-affricates

    21:45 - The Importance of Lab Values for Clinical Swallow Assessments
    Lab values are essential to our clinical swallow evaluation process as speech-language pathologists. This resource discusses the importance of knowing our patients’ lab values and provides a chart with possible effects of abnormal pediatric lab values on matters that pertain to feeding and swallowing.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/the-importance-of-lab-values-for-clinical-swallow-assessments

    29:50 - Speaking Valves in Pediatric Speech Therapy
    This resource offers information about what speaking valves are and how to place them. A few tips are offered on how to introduce them to children when starting to address voicing and swallowing goals.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/speaking-valves-in-pediatric-speech-therapy

    35:30 - Speech and Phonological Characteristics of Individual Children With a History of Tracheostomy (1999)
    https://therapyinsights.com/article-snapshots/speech-and-phonological-characteristics-of-individual-children-with-a-history-of-tracheostomy-1999/

    38:12 - Case Study
    Two year old female who has a diagnosis of expressive language delay. She has just been evaluated and is recommended to receive speech-language therapy 2x per week for 30 minute-sessions. Her receptive language skills and play skills are age-appropriate/within the average range. Her parents are both involved and want to attend all sessions, and have requested strategies and ideas for home carryover. They are concerned that 30 minute sessions are not long enough and would like to understand why sessions aren’t 45 minutes to 1 hour.

    39:07 - Promoting Early Language Through Songs and Nursery Rhymes
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/promoting-early-language-through-songs-and-nursery-rhymes/

    40:00 - Expressive Language Development for Preschoolers
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/expressive-language-development-for-preschoolers/

    41:10 - Including Pet Therapy into Expressive Language Goals for American Sign Language (ASL) Communicators
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/including-pet-therapy-into-expressive-language-goals-for-american-sign-language-asl-communicators/

    42:22 - Expressive Language Integration During Screen-Based Activities
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/expressive-language-integration-during-screen-based-activities/

    43:34 - Strategies to Encourage Speech and Language Skills in Toddlers
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/strategies-to-encourage-speech-and-language-skills-in-toddlers/

    45:45 - Encourage Language While Playing with Simple Toys
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/encourage-language-while-playing-with-simple-toys/

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  • The Therapy Insights Resource Roadmap Show is a monthly talk show all about the new content we release every month- from therapy materials to eval tools to patient education handouts and more. Join us as we discuss how to use these resources and we discuss various approaches to clinical cases.

    00:00 - Welcome
    Welcome to episode 04 of the Resource Roadmap Show!

    01:12 - Dynamic Case History Questionnaire for Speech and Language Evaluations
    This resource provides a responsive and strengths-focused case history questionnaire for speech and language evaluations.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/dynamic-case-history-questionnaire-for-speech-and-language-evaluations

    07:31 - Tips to Help Your Child with Joint Attention
    Impairments with joint attention can have tremendous negative impacts on cognitive and social-communication skills. This handout provides information and techniques for clinicians and caregivers to use to help children with joint attention skills through various activities.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/tips-to-help-your-child-with-joint-attention

    14:50 - Summer Sorting/Categories Activity
    This resource is a visually engaging, easy-to-use activity targeting sorting and understanding categories with a summer theme.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/summer-sorting-categories-activity

    21:01 - Delayed or Age Expected: When to Get Your Child Evaluated for Speech Services
    Parent involvement and early detection can help to increase the efficiency of a child’s language development. This resource provides information and a checklist for caregivers, therapists, physicians, and teachers who want help to determine if a referral for evaluation for speech intervention is needed.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/delayed-or-age-expected-when-to-get-your-child-evaluated-for-speech-services

    29:03 - Early Identification of Children at Risk of Communication Disorders: Introducing a Novel Battery of Dynamic Assessments for Infants (2023)
    https://therapyinsights.com/article-snapshots/early-identification-of-children-at-risk-of-communication-disorders-introducing-a-novel-battery-of-dynamic-assessments-for-infants-2023

    37:14 - Convergent and Divergent Thinking Task Examples and Activities
    This resource provides a list of convergent and divergent therapy activities and built-out examples of each.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/convergent-and-divergent-thinking-task-examples-and-activities

    44:06 - Case Study
    10 year old male who has a diagnosis of autism, attention deficit disorder, and anxiety disorder. He has been receiving school- and clinic-based therapy. His parents have noticed an increase in the child’s stress level and reluctance to attend therapy in the past month. They feel this may be due to his therapist focusing on goals such as increasing eye contact and maintaining conversation with X number of exchanges with a non-preferred topic. His parents are interested in working with a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, potentially in a group setting.

    49:59 - Emotional Vocabulary Expansion Activity
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/emotional-vocabulary-expansion-activity-2/

    51:11 - ASD, ADHD, and Management of Caregiver Burnout – Strategies for Those Caring for Children Diagnosed with ASD and ADHD
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/asd-adhd-and-management-of-caregiver-burnout-strategies-for-those-caring-for-children-diagnosed-with-asd-and-adhd/

    52:25 - Academic Routines for Children with ADHD
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/academic-routines-for-children-with-adhd/

    53:29 - Transition Strategies to Support Children with Autism During Outdoor Social Activities
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/transition-strategies-to-support-children-with-autism-during-outdoor-social-activities/

    54:30 - Extracurricular Activities to Help Improve Concentration in Children with ADHD
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/extracurricular-activities-to-help-improve-concentration-in-children-with-adhd/

    56:36 - Self-Advocacy Statements: Social Skills Worksheet for Neurodiverse Teens
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/self-advocacy-statements-social-skills-worksheet-for-neurodiverse-teens/

    58:05 - Strategies for Executive Function Dysfunction
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/strategies-for-executive-function-dysfunction/

  • The Therapy Insights Resource Roadmap Show is a monthly talk show all about the new content we release every month- from therapy materials to eval tools to patient education handouts and more. Join us as we discuss how to use these resources and we discuss various approaches to clinical cases.

    00:00 - Welcome
    Welcome to episode 03 of the Resource Roadmap Show!

    01:18 - Now What? Navigating a New Autism Diagnosis in My Young Child
    This handout is designed for parents/caregivers of young children newly diagnosed with autism to help them find resources and answer frequently asked questions.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/now-what-navigating-a-new-autism-diagnosis-in-my-young-child

    08:21 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech Among Children with Autism: Narrative Review and Clinical Recommendations (2022)
    https://therapyinsights.com/article-snapshots/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-among-children-with-autism-narrative-review-and-clinical-recommendations-2022

    11:36 - Finger & Thumb Sucking - Impacts on Speech and Feeding Skills and Methods to Stop the Habit
    Thumb sucking past the age of 3 can become problematic. This resource is for clinicians and caregivers who are looking for methods to minimize thumb sucking in children.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/finger-thumb-sucking-impacts-on-speech-and-feeding-skills-and-methods-to-stop-the-habit

    17:35 - Therapy Techniques and Activities for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Without a Certification
    Apraxia is a challenging diagnosis, and our field is currently ripe with certifications and specializations for its treatment. This resource provides an overview of techniques and ways to support CAS without spending time or money on a certification.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/therapy-techniques-and-activities-for-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-cas-without-a-certification

    32:46 - How to Use Book Reading to Expand Your Infant & Toddler's Language
    Book reading can allow for numerous learning opportunities. This handout details some ways in which families and clinicians can help to build language in infants and toddlers.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/how-to-use-book-reading-to-expand-your-infant-toddlers-language

    41:09 - The Role of the SLP in Tongue Tie Assessment - Release Recommendations and Recovery
    This is a quick, brief snapshot of the role an SLP can play in a tongue tie assessment in regards to recommendations and recovery from a release.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/the-role-of-the-slp-in-tongue-tie-assessment-release-recommendations-and-recovery

    50:58 - Case Study
    3 year old female who recently received a feeding evaluation at an outpatient clinic and diagnosed with sensory-behavioral feeding delay characterized by limited variety and number of accepted foods, avoidance behaviors during meals, and oral motor delays (prolonged chewing, pocketing, limited tongue mobility, etc.). Her parents are concerned about and frustrated with her eating habits as they do not match the family’s. She appears to be hypersensitive to several different foods/textures (as evidenced by gagging and vomiting) and only eats about 10 foods total from one food group.

    51:57 - Picky Eating Tips for Caregivers
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/picky-eating-tips-for-caregivers/

    53: 26 - Simultaneously Addressing Language and Feeding Through Toy Kitchen Play
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/simultaneously-addressing-language-and-feeding-through-toy-kitchen-play/

    54:55 - Feeding Aversion: Meeting Caloric Needs
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/feeding-aversion-meeting-caloric-needs/

    55:38 - Simple Home Supports for Feeding Therapy Carryover
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/simple-home-supports-for-feeding-therapy-carryover/

    56:03 - Incorporating Sensory Activities in Feeding Therapy
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/incorporating-sensory-activities-in-feeding-therapy/

    56:35 - Food Textures/Consistencies with Examples (Pediatric Feeding Therapy)
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/food-textures-consistencies-with-examples-pediatric-feeding-therapy/

    57:27 - Feeding Therapy Visual: Eating Sequence and Reward
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/feeding-therapy-visual-eating-sequence-and-reward/

    58:30 - Visual Eating Hierarchy
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/visual-eating-hierarchy/

    59:20 - Doll Play at Mealtimes for Feeding and Swallowing Development
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/doll-play-at-mealtimes-for-feeding-and-swallowing-development/

  • The Therapy Insights Resource Roadmap Show is a monthly talk show all about the new content we release every month- from therapy materials to eval tools to patient education handouts and more. Join us as we discuss how to use these resources and we discuss various approaches to clinical cases.

    00:00 - Welcome
    Welcome to episode 02 of the Resource Roadmap Show!

    01:15 - Articulation Egg Hunt: Minimal Pairs
    This resource is an interactive game involving /r/ and /l/ minimal pairs in the initial and medial positions of words.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/articulation-egg-hunt-minimal-pairs

    08:34 - Tutorial: Using Visual-Acoustic Biofeedback for Speech Sound Training (2023)
    https://therapyinsights.com/article-snapshots/tutorial-using-visual-acoustic-biofeedback-for-speech-sound-training-2023

    13:48 - Self-Sufficient Teens: Executive Functioning Tasks Targeting Care Plans, Medication Management, and Self-Regulation
    This worksheet provides outlines for teens to use for organizing any medical needs they may have on a regular basis.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/self-sufficient-teens-executive-functioning-tasks-targeting-care-plans-medication-management-and-self-regulation

    22:08 - Auditory Processing and Language Development
    This resource provides tips for social and classroom settings to help improve language development in children with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD).
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/auditory-processing-and-language-development

    31:10 - Comprehensive Assessment Tools for Pediatric TBI
    This clinical reference is utilized to determine how to create, implement, and track progress using non-standardized assessment tools for children with a traumatic brain injury.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/comprehensive-assessment-tools-for-pediatric-tbi

    44:00 - Homework Planner/Organizational Chart for Pediatric Patients to Support Executive Functioning
    This daily and/or weekly organizer helps individuals carry over executive functioning skills to the home environment.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/homework-planner-organizational-chart-for-pediatric-patients-to-support-executive-functioning

    52:15 - Case Study
    5 year old male given a recent diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder from a child psychologist. Child is non-speaking and primarily uses signs, gestures, body language, and grunts to communicate. The child psychologist who evaluated him also recommended applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy due to self-harm behaviors. His parents are hesitant about this particular therapeutic approach.

    53:10 - Roles on an Interdisciplinary Team Supporting Patients on the Autism Spectrum
    As parents and clinicians begin to navigate the process of an Autism diagnosis, this quick guide outlines the roles of various stakeholders. A brief overview of team members is explained in parent-friendly terms.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/roles-on-an-interdisciplinary-team-supporting-patients-on-the-autism-spectrum/

    54:03 - ASD, ADHD, and Management of Caregiver Burnout – Strategies for Those Caring for Children Diagnosed with ASD and ADHD
    This printable handout outlines strategies that may be used by caregivers to help minimize or prevent burnout when caring for children diagnosed with ASD and ADHD.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/asd-adhd-and-management-of-caregiver-burnout-strategies-for-those-caring-for-children-diagnosed-with-asd-and-adhd/

    55:26 - Academic Routines for Children with ADHD
    Children diagnosed with ADHD may experience challenges within their school day that can contribute to diminished academic success, inattentiveness, and feelings of frustration. This tool includes self-esteem, and calming and attention strategies that parents, educators, and therapists can use during academic routines with their children.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/academic-routines-for-children-with-adhd/

    56:20 - Including Pet Therapy into Expressive Language Goals for American Sign Language (ASL) Communicators
    This resource provides ideas for implementing pet therapy into expressive language goals with American Sign Language (ASL) communicators.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/including-pet-therapy-into-expressive-language-goals-for-american-sign-language-asl-communicators/

    57:37 - Positive Parenting – Strategies for Parents of Children with Developmental Delays
    This resource provides parents with positive strategies that may be used when caring for children with special needs.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/positive-parenting-strategies-for-parents-of-children-with-developmental-delays/

    54:48 - Tantrums and Frustration in Non-Verbal Children
    This resource is for parents who are seeking tips to help their non-verbal child through tantrums and periods of frustration.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/tantrums-and-frustration-in-non-verbal-children/

  • The Therapy Insights Resource Roadmap Show is a monthly talk show all about the new content we release every month- from therapy materials to eval tools to patient education handouts and more. Join us as we discuss how to use these resources and we discuss various approaches to clinical cases.

    00:00 - Welcome
    Welcome to episode 01 of the Resource Roadmap Show!

    7:45 - WH- Questions Flashcards
    These double sided cards can be used as a fun and interactive resource when targeting wh- questions with your child.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/wh-questions-flashcards

    13:10 - Cycles Approach for Speech Sound Disorders
    This resource provides an easy-to-use worksheet to plan for cycles approach sessions for any applicable patient on your caseload.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/cycles-approach-for-speech-sound-disorders

    20:05 - SLP & OT Feeding Collaboration
    This resource offers a checklist that can be used for SLP & OT clinical collaboration during skilled feeding sessions.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/slp-ot-feeding-collaboration

    30:03 - Self-Advocacy Statements: Social Skills Worksheet for Neurodiverse Teens
    Utilize this worksheet with older clients to promote self-advocacy skills instead of neurotypical behavior social skills training.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/self-advocacy-statements-social-skills-worksheet-for-neurodiverse-teens

    39:15 - Dysfluency Strategies for the Classroom
    This resource offers tips for educators, therapists, and parents who are seeking strategies to help their students who demonstrate dysfluent speech patterns in the classroom setting.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/dysfluency-strategies-for-the-classroom

    45:35 - A Non-Traditional Fluency Program Developed for the Public School Setting (1994)
    https://therapyinsights.com/article-snapshots/a-non-traditional-fluency-program-developed-for-the-public-school-setting-1994

    48:10 - Case Study
    13 year old male with phonological disorder specific to errors with postvocalic R (er, ar, or, ire, ear, air, etc.). Errors occur at the word, phrase, sentence, and conversation level, but he is stimulable for postvocalic R in isolation. He has been in therapy (clinic and school) for almost 8 years, but has had many different therapists. He and his parents demonstrate good home carryover and he is motivated. It was recently discovered that he appears to have a restricted posterior lingual frenulum, but it is uncertain if this is affecting speech errors.

    49:05 - Articulation Intervention: Vocalic /r/ Warm-Up
    This resource provides a concrete structure to point to and practice elongating vocalic /r/ sounds in order.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/articulation-intervention-vocalic-r-warm-up

    50:45 - Techniques for Achieving the /R/ Sound
    The /r/ sound is notoriously considered to be one of the most difficult phonemes in the English language to articulate. This is a resource for therapists, parents, and caregivers who are looking for ideas to help their children achieve /r/ production—specifically in the initial position of single syllable words.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/techniques-for-achieving-the-r-sound

    52:35 - How We Produce /R/ in English
    This handout handout provides a visual for the retroflexed and bunched /r/ production.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/how-we-produce-r-in-english

    53:35 - Tongue Tie
    This handout helps visualize and explain the four most common types of tongue ties.
    https://therapyinsights.com/clinical-resources/tongue-tie