Guest: Holly Klein, MS, CCC-SLP
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Join host Carolyn Dolby and returning guest Holly Klein for an enlightening episode on navigating school-based therapy services for middle school students. Holly, a seasoned school-based clinician with 25 years of experience, shares her journey and expertise in providing therapy within classroom settings to enhance student learning and engagement. This episode covers practical strategies for co-teaching, goal writing, and managing therapy sessions within middle schools. Learn how to effectively integrate speech therapy into the classroom, build rapport with students and teachers, and tailor therapy goals to the dynamic needs of middle schoolers. Don't miss Holly's innovative tips and personal anecdotes that make this episode a must-watch for school-based SLPs.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:21 Today's Topic: Middle School Therapy Services
00:30 Guest Introduction: Holly Klein
01:13 Housekeeping and Disclosures
02:47 Holly's Journey to Middle School Therapy
05:17 Challenges and Strategies in Middle School Therapy
13:09 Collaborative Classroom Approaches
25:30 Billing and Scheduling Considerations
33:16 Engaging Students with Personalized Tools
34:16 Essential Supplies for Student Success
36:06 Building Rapport and Encouraging Participation
41:19 The Role of a Speech Language Pathologist
51:55 Effective Goal Writing for Middle Schoolers
56:39 Collaborating with Teachers and Paraprofessionals
01:01:01 Celebrating Success and Final Thoughts
About the Guest:
Holly Klein, M.S., CCC-SLP, has been a school speech-language pathologist for 25 years. She serves as a middle school SLP for the Spokane Public School system in Spokane, WA.