Caffeine & Caseloads: The SLP Life with The Pedi Speechie
Caffeine & Caseloads: The SLP Life with The Pedi Speechie is your go-to podcast for real talk, practical tips, and a whole lot of speechie humor. Hosted by Karen, a school-based speech-language pathologist and the creator behind The Pedi Speechie, this show is made for busy SLPs who are juggling IEPs, therapy planning, and maybe a third cup of coffee. Whether you’re commuting to school, walking into a therapy session, or decompressing after dismissal, this podcast serves up relatable stories, time-saving strategies, and evidence-based insight for surviving (and thriving!) as a school SLP. Welcome to The Pedi Speechie Podcast — the go-t...
DEMSS for Childhood Apraxia of Speech: What It Is, When to Use It, and Why It’s Less Intimidating Than It Sounds
If you’ve ever evaluated a student in speech therapy and thought, “This isn’t a typical phonological delay… but what now?”—this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Pedi Speechie, we’re breaking down the Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skills (DEMSS)—what it is, when to use it, and how to actually administer it without overwhelm. Whether you’re a school-based speech-language pathologist or a speech therapy graduate student dipping your toe into differential diagnosis, this conversation will help you feel more confident in identifying childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
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Wh...Speech Therapy ChatGPT Beginner Tips for SLPs (Because Yes, It Can Write Your IEP Drafts)
In this episode of The Pedi Speechie Podcast, we’re diving into beginner-friendly ChatGPT tips for school-based speech-language pathologists. Whether you're deep in special education paperwork or looking for a faster way to write IEPs and evaluations, this episode will show you exactly how ChatGPT can support your speech therapy workflow.
You’ll learn how to use ChatGPT to write SMART IEP goals, generate themed articulation word lists, draft professional parent and teacher emails, and even complete Section 6 of the IEP. If you’ve ever stared at a blank document trying to write an evaluation summary or progre...
Teaching Vocalic R and Pretending Not to Freak Out When They Actually Get It
If you’re a school SLP who's spent months targeting "ER" in speech therapy and your student finally gets it—this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the highs, lows, and hilariously relatable moments of articulation therapy, especially when it comes to treating vocalic R.
You’ll learn why ER is the foundation of all other R-controlled vowels, how to use lingual-mandibular differentiation to your advantage, and exactly how to shape AR, OR, AIR, EAR, and IRE once ER is solid.
Perfect for school-based speech-language pathologists looking for practical, tried-and...
