Even the toughest, most challenging students you have can be reached. They can be motivated and be willing to learn in your speech therapy room. You might think I am C.R.A.Z.Y. because you have students that just refuse to do the work. In this week’s episode, I want to challenge you to think outside the box and think about ways you can work with those ... Show More
Jul 13
A Human Approach to Stuttering and Neurodiversity
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie chats with Ana Hernandez—SLP and founder of Adult Stuttering—about why she ditched fluency therapy and never looked back. Ana breaks down the adaptation effect, why you can’t sit in the middle ground, and what it actually looks like to r ... Show More
33m 12s
Oct 2025
Episode 159: Progress is Incremental. But Do Your Students Know?
Ever had a student say, “I’m not progressing” or “I feel stuck”? It’s disheartening for and for you too. But often, it isn’t true.In this episode, we’ll explore why learners feel this way, how to help them see the progress they’re actually making, and practical classroom strategi ... Show More
9m 30s
Jul 2024
Motivational Teaching Method
Motivational Teaching Method
Mrs. Etheridge was a 5th-grade teacher at Westgate Elementary in Manassas, Virginia. She had a special knack for motivating her most free-spirited student.
Now, I wouldn't be honest if I were to you, I remember how she tamed a young boy who saw the ... Show More
13m 16s