The SLP Now Podcast

Show Notes: slpnow.com/264

If progress report season always sneaks up on you, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what defensible data actually means, and why it does not have to be fancy or overwhelming. The goal is simple. Collect clear, usable data that helps you explain progress, make clinical decisions, and support your notes, billing, and parent conversations.

I also walk through the four questions every note should answer, how I use quick probes to guide treatment, and why a simple digital system can save so much stress later. Working smarter, not harder.

Resources:
Digital Data Bootcamp: slpnow.com/ddb
SLP Now Level of Support Rubric: https://slpnow.com/blog/probe-data/

Show Notes: slpnow.com/263
If you have ever found yourself scrambling for the right therapy materials right before a session, you are not alone. In this episode, I share why the real issue usually is not a lack of materials. It is a lack of a system.
We walk through the four parts of a simple workflow: planning, materials, data, and follow through. I also share a story from my own career, plus examples of SLPs who saved time, lowered stress, and felt more confident after building a repeatable process.
Resources mentioned:
Session Structure course inside SLP Now
Thematic Units course inside SLP Now
Data Collection course inside SLP Now

Ready for more support? slpnow.com/pod

This is a short and sweet Summit week episode!
If you have been feeling stretched thin, this is your reminder that support can make a big difference. The Summit is a simple way to get practical ideas and head into the school year with a better plan. Working smarter, not harder.
Sign up at slpsummit.com!

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!

Show Notes: slpnow.com/260

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)