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The SLP Now Podcast is your go-to resource for practical speech-language pathology tips. Through this podcast, you'll hear directly from Marisha Mets, a school-based SLP turned research nerd. She’ll be joined by expert guests to answer your biggest questions.
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- 6 days ago8 min
What Literacy-Based Therapy Actually Is (and Why It Works)
Show Notes: slpnow.com/269In this episode, I break down what literacy-based therapy actually is. I share how I use one text, like a picture book, article, or reading passage, to anchor a full unit of therapy. That gives students meaningful, language-rich practice instead of isolated drills.I also talk about why this approach works. We look at Dr. Ukrainetz's framework, repeated exposure, background knowledge, and one study showing stronger gains in comprehension and story retell with contextualized intervention. I also share how this helped me plan for a triple-digit caseload while still individualizing sessions.Resources mentioned:Dr. Ukrainetz's literacy-based therapy frameworkGillam, Gillam, and Reese (2012)Sign up for a free trial of SLP Now at slpnow.com/pod
- 1 weeks ago8 min
What to Do When a Session Doesn't Go as Planned
Show Notes: slpnow.com/268When a session goes sideways, I do not assume I did something wrong. In this episode, I walk through how I use my five-step session structure, Check-in, Assess, Teach, Practice, and Wrap Up, as a flexible guide and a reflection tool.I share how to spot where a session got stuck, what to adjust next time, and why backtracking is a normal part of clinical decision-making. We also talk about using documentation to remember what worked, so we can keep working smarter, not harder.Resources:SLP Now goal bankProbes tied to goalsTeaching visualsEvidence-based strategy cheat sheetsListen in: slpnow.com/pod
- 2 weeks ago8 min
How Probe Data at the Start of a Session Changes Everything
Show Notes: slpnow.com/267In this episode, I break down why I collect probe data at the start of the session, not the end. A quick, clean baseline helps me see exactly where each student is, how much support they need, and how to use our time wisely.I also share how I use goal cards to keep students engaged while I gather probes, plus how this routine makes planning, data collection, billing, progress notes, and IEPs so much easier. Working smarter, not harder.Resources:Speech Room Organization: Student Goals: https://slpnow.com/blog/student-goals/Free Resource Library for SLPs: https://slpnow.com/free-resources/Soft CTA: slpnow.com/pod
- 3 weeks ago14 min
The 5-Step Session Framework That Works for Any Group
Show Notes: slpnow.com/266In this episode, I walk through the 5-step session framework I use to plan speech therapy that is simple, flexible, and easy to adapt for any group. We talk about Check-in, Assess, Teach, Practice, and Wrap Up, plus why it does not have to be perfectly linear.I also share how quick probes, goal cards, and a simple wrap-up routine help me make better clinical decisions in the moment, collect solid data, and support students based on what they need that day. Resources mentioned:SLP Now goal card templateTeachers Pay Teachers temperature check visualsDr. Karen Ukrainetz's therapy frameworkslpnow.com/pod
- Aug 18, 20264 min
Why You're Reinventing the Wheel Every Session (and the Fix)
Show Notes: slpnow.com/265If you feel like you're reinventing the wheel every session, this episode is for you. I'm sharing why that happens, what it costs us, and the simple fix that made a huge difference for me. A lot of the stress comes from not having a repeatable routine. When we're making a million decisions on the spot, sessions feel harder than they need to. In this episode, I give a sneak peek at my five-step framework: Check-in, Assess, Teach, Practice, and Wrap Up. It works for any group, any grade, any goal.
- Aug 11, 202617 min
How to Start the Year With Defensible Data Instead of a Documentation Mess
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/ddbSLP Now Level of Support Rubric: https://slpnow.com/blog/probe-data/
- Jul 31, 202613 min
Why Having Materials Isn’t the Same as Having a System
Show Notes: slpnow.com/263If 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 NowThematic Units course inside SLP NowData Collection course inside SLP NowReady for more support? slpnow.com/pod
- Jul 27, 20260 min
SLP Summit: LIVE this week!
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!
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The SLP Now Podcast is your go-to resource for practical speech-language pathology tips. Through this podcast, you'll hear directly from Marisha Mets, a school-based SLP turned research nerd. She’ll be joined by expert guests to answer your biggest questions.
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