The SLP Now Podcast

It is my favorite time of year! The SLP Summit is almost here!
In this episode, I share a quick preview of the July 2026 lineup, including six live courses and two on-demand sessions you can watch through August 15.
We talk about AAC, motor learning, stuttering, health literacy, organization, executive functioning, and evidence-based therapy planning.
Register at slpsummit.com!

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A lot of us think being prepared for back to school means having every lesson planned and every material printed. In this episode, I share a simpler way to think about it. Prepared means being clear on your caseload, clear on your priorities, and clear on your next few steps.

I also walk through my 4 step framework to help you get the lay of the land, segment your caseload, set up your core systems, and plan the first two weeks without trying to map out the whole year. We are focusing on rapport, routines, and quick baseline data, working smarter, not harder.

Resources:
- Episode 21: slpnow.com/21
- Free trial: slpnow.com/pod
- Join the webinar on August 3: (SIGNUPLINK)

Show Notes: slpnow.com/259
A caseload number can look tidy on paper, but it never tells the whole story. In this episode, I break down why caseload does not equal workload, what the 2024 ASHA survey tells us, and why so many school based SLPs feel stretched thin even when the numbers look manageable.
I also walk through a simple way to make invisible work visible, so you can use data and clear language to advocate for support without making it personal. If you are feeling behind, this is your reminder that the system may be the problem, not you.
Resources:
- 2024 ASHA schools survey
- SLP Now Academy
- slpnow.com/pod

Show Notes: slpnow.com/258
What if it actually felt doable to leave work at work?
In this episode, I’m sharing five things I’ve seen school based SLPs do to leave on time more consistently. It is not about caring less. It is about building systems that make the job more manageable. I talk about planning ahead, giving every part of the job a home, documenting as you go, and protecting your energy.
If you’ve been telling yourself that staying late is just part of being a good SLP, this episode is your reminder that burnout is not a badge of honor. There is a better way, and it starts with one repeatable system. Working smarter, not harder.
Resources:
- Follow along on Instagram: instagram.com/slpnow
- Email: hello@slpnow.com
- Sign up for a free trial: slpnow.com/pod

Show Notes: slpnow.com/257
Mixed groups are a reality for most school-based SLPs, and managing them well takes the right tools. In this episode, Marisha walks through how the SLP Now Visuals Binder makes it work, covering how to use it digitally in a pinch, how to test what works for your students, and why eventually printing and laminating your go-to visuals changes everything about session flow.
The binder covers preschool through 12th grade with 95 pages of evidence-based visuals across early language, grammar, vocabulary, and later language skills. No prep required. Just open it and use it.
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