Simple Tales Story Product Is Here! – Ep. 103

If narrative language intervention is one of the pillars of your therapy, then you’re going to love what I have for you.
Hitting the Pause Button – Ep. 100

To mark the 100th episode, Dan (our business manager) interviews Denise about her favorite episodes, the beginnings of the podcast, and what the future holds for The Speech Umbrella.
Exploring the Impact of Leading and Lagging Indicators in Therapy, Part 2 – Ep. 96

Do you ever wonder just what your data is telling you, and how to use your data to help your clients progress? If so, then this episode is tailor made for you!
Exploring the Impact of Leading and Lagging Indicators in Therapy, Part 1 – Ep. 95

Knowing whether you’re measuring leading indicators, which predict future outcomes, or lagging indicators, which measure past success, is key to understanding what your data tells you.
Three Therapy Takeaways from “The Brain That Changes Itself” by Norman Doidge – Ep. 88

Ever wondered how a deeper understanding of brain plasticity could revolutionize your language therapy sessions?
Real Changes in Spoken Language With Sketch and Speak – Ep. 72

This episode is an interview with Dr. Teresa Ukrainetz, who specializes in school-age language intervention.
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Here’s an activity that can be used for articulation or developing early listening and phonological awareness.
It’s Not the Plane, It’s the Pilot – Ep. 66

The question I want to answer today is what strategies are effective for clients who have poor self-awareness when using R at the conversation level.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name – Ep. 59

This episode, Where Everybody Knows Your Name, is full of suggestions for teaching name recall.
The Conversation Game – Ep. 50

If you’re looking for a method to teach natural, spontaneous conversation, look no further than The Conversation Game. This episode describes how to improve an often overlooked skill needed for conversation.