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    Ep 199: AAC Systems & Support Through Coaching w/Brianna Hughes

    03/09/2026 | 42 mins.
    In this interview with AAC Specialist Brianna Hughes, you'll learn:
    How to create systems around AAC for student success
    A coaching framework for introducing AAC to communication partners
    What to do when struggling with student engagement

    Resources Mentioned:
    AAC Courses and Resources: https://www.briannahughesslp.com/
    Tell Me Curriculum: https://www.attainmentcompany.com/tell-me-program
    AAC In the Cloud: https://www.aacconference.com/

    Show Notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/199
    Review the show: http://bit.ly/2kM2JPQ
    SLP Happy Hour on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour
    Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/slphappyhour
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    Ep 198: The Autism Conversation: What We Say— and What Needs to Change

    07/05/2026 | 35 mins.
    This two part episode explores:
    Using the SPIKES model as a useful tool to format conversations around the Autism evaluation and eligibility process within the educational setting
    Systems-wide changes SLPs need to support families through this process
    As it stands now, the Autism evaluation process in the preschool and school-age population is overwhelming for parents to navigate. What doesn't help? As SLPs, graduate school didn't prepare many of us for these conversations, and many of us don't have the supports we need at work to truly spend the time we need educating and supporting families through this process.
    This episode provides a framework for structuring conversations with families (SPIKES protocol) with examples tailored towards the educational eligibility process, and ideas for how workplaces can better support SLPs through the pre-assessment, evaluation, and eligibility process so we (as SLPs) have the time and resources we need to better support families through this evaluation and eligibility process.
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    197: How the SPIKES Protocol Can Improve Difficult Conversations w/Dr Jennifer Hanners Gutierrez

    09/04/2026 | 45 mins.
    In this interview with Dr Jennifer Hanners Gutierrez, there's an exploration of the SPIKES protocol, which comes from the medical word and gives touch points for sharing difficult news with the students/clients and families we work with.

    Jennifer's substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/jenniferhannersgutierrez

    Show notes: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/197

    Review the show: http://bit.ly/2kM2JPQ

    SLP Happy Hour on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour
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    Ep 196: Navigating Conversations with Advocates w/ Sarah Bishop

    12/03/2026 | 38 mins.
    In this interview with SLP Sarah Bishop, topics covered include:
    What it's like to work on a military base
    Tips for working with advocates
    The range of advocates available, and varying motivations that may impact their work
    How to care for yourself after a difficult meeting
    How to remember that you are making a difference
    For full show notes and transcript visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/196

    Review the podcast: https://apple.co/2PuZc8c

    SLP Happy Hour Teachers Pay Teachers Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour
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    Ep 195: Navigating Difficult Feedback

    12/02/2026 | 23 mins.
    In this episode, Sarah shares perspectives on managing difficult feedback as an SLP, including from bosses, parents, teachers and the families we work with.
    Points of discussion include: shrinking the ego, zooming out, taking a neutral third-party perspective, and more.
    For show notes, visit: www.slphappyhour.com/show-notes/195
    Please consider supporting the SLP Happy Hour store on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/slp-happy-hour
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About SLP Happy Hour
SLP Happy Hour is a podcast for caring SLPs who want more calm and less chaos in their workday. We are passionate about combating perfectionism and helping SLPs create stronger and healthier relationships with their work worlds, and to have more fun and calm at home. On the podcast, we talk about happiness, SLP lesson fails, easy (lazy) lessons, new habits, and tips and tricks for maintaining more SLP calm.
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