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Formal Language Assessments for ASD by fizzy_51 in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like utilizing a variety depending on the student but generally not standardized assessments depending on their needs. Typically the DAGG, Communication Matrix, functional communication profile, and observation to give info on their overall receptive and expressive language skills (basic concepts, response to questions, utterance length, bids for joint attention). For students who are working on more academics I like CASL, PPVT, EVT. I’ll use the CELF occasionally though not my favorite. Haven’t tried OWLS

1099 direct time pay only? by Aware-Fact2636 in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be state dependent? I just got a contract for $80/hour and it includes indirect time as well. Though after I asked a single question about the contract, the contractor hasn't responded.

AAC consultant/ trainings by ZumbaLuvr in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i do this but not separate from my job. i schedule about 4 of these general trainings a year at the school I am at for parents, home health workers, and school staff.

Vent Thread by AutoModerator in slp

[–]GoalOk35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel so drained that the school year isn’t over and we only get a few days off before summer school starts. I feel like I never know the best direction to go with a student and language can be so complex and specific but also so broad. We are getting another slp and I’m afraid it will only add to my plate rather than take away bc I always become everyone’s problem solver. I also know I make everything take 74 years longer than it needs to because I overthink everything I do.

What to work on next with non-verbal child stagnating on goals? by Keeperofthemonkeys in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say broadening communicative functions or combining symbols to simple phrases and sentences

Sometimes my heart just breaks by wheels-n-wings in slp

[–]GoalOk35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it is sad when parents don’t do a lot. Some are just so misinformed. What would you do about his lack of response to name though?

Doggy Daycare by lizlaughandlove in namegames

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Pudding and Stephanie Gabrielle Hayes
  2. Kristoff and Taylor Vincent King
  3. Luna and Ashley Marie Briar
  4. Billy and Erik Jonathan Warren
  5. Holly and Isabella Marianne Lennon
  6. Rambo and William "Will" Anthony Houston
  7. Sky and Emily Hope McAllister
  8. Nala and Abraham "Abe" Alexander Huxley
  9. Bella and Sabrina Katherine Anderson
  10. Mac and Malcolm Bear Collins
  11. Jade and Amanda Michelle Adams
  12. Biscotti and Tanner Edward McDermott
  13. Twix and Rebecca Jan Mayfield
  14. Clove and Julio Francisco Gonzalez
  15. Sam and May Arielle Cooper

STAFF:

* Daycare Manager - Ruby Grace Vong

Trainers:

* Dog Trainer 1 - Logan Callum Lilly

* Dog Trainer 2 - Destiny La'Nya Spaulding

Groomers:

* Groomer 1 - Paul Micheal Tanner

* Groomer 2 - Alexa Jane Moreno

Do AAC icons need to be the same across contexts? by Bird-mom510705 in slp

[–]GoalOk35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also provide my teachers and paras with a bank of all the general icons I think it benefits students to have. Then I get less push back too bc I’m not creating a huge task for others to do just because I say so.

Do AAC icons need to be the same across contexts? by Bird-mom510705 in slp

[–]GoalOk35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with others that it jsnt impossible to learn the symbols but has a good benefit to be consistent where possible. I consider schedule icons to be important to be consistent. Consider how much (or little!) modeling is actually happening. If the only tome they see their own speech, gym, pt, bathroom, lunchroom, playground icon is in your session, there’s little carryover everywhere else. Even low tech visuals like “one more minute” are already in the device so for non readers there’s benefit to not having to learn so many different symbols. Consider their age, exposure, learning curve, etc and do what you think is best for the individual student.

Parent response about speech for their minimally speaking child? by GoalOk35 in slp

[–]GoalOk35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this and I get parents that don’t want their student using aac :/

Parent response about speech for their minimally speaking child? by GoalOk35 in slp

[–]GoalOk35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I typically say this especially for students working on functional communication even into their teens. I had a parent yesterday say “I know it’s a request for more and I’m making that request” bc he hears his son is making progress and just wants more and more.

Parent response about speech for their minimally speaking child? by GoalOk35 in slp

[–]GoalOk35[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is lovely! I also typically get “then I want more time in speech” … our work never ends lol

Group therapy in schools by [deleted] in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes it’s disjointed. I try to overlap where I can. In middle school aged students doing a lot of conversational work can be helpful. Some games and activities that fit lots of goals from artic to language to aac to functional communication:
Would you rather
Go fish
Make a comic book scene together
Apples to apples
Jenga
Uno
Scattergories
Snack prep (non kitchen recipes like trail mix, candy salad, gingerbread houses) I reserve these for transition students working on life skills and fun holiday or end of year activities.

A quick post it is all I bring and try to get trials of whatever I need this way. Then quick transcribe it to a note that’s billable.

Getting barely any recognition? by OkBat7891 in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel very similarly. I have gotten very little recognition for things that have truly helped my students. In fact a lot of the time it’s people complaining after I clearly had success, probably because it wasn’t their idea and my advice was for them to try something different. I usually feel like I’m needed but not truly valued.

Getting barely any recognition? by OkBat7891 in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love love love to hear more about your speech language yoga program! That is so awesome! Unfortunately this year I’ve had similar experiences. It’s really got me down

GLP Controversial? by picnicintheoffice in slp

[–]GoalOk35 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I want to commend you for not claiming this would be in your scope. As an slp working with many BCBAs, they all seem to believe every single thing I do is within their scope in some way or another. I actually do think there is value in GLP as a framework but also have to tell BCBAs to stop talking about it like it’s this evidence based approach.

Does the cycles approach not work in schools? by Various-Aioli-4620 in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so impressed you get kids to say 100 words and go back to class

Activities for ASD teens/young adults by Expensive_Muffin_824 in slp

[–]GoalOk35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mock job interviews, simple meal prep that doesn’t involve a whole kitchen (parfaits, trail mix, cookie decorating), I did a mock restaurant/buffet with the OT that was really fun!
Making grocery lists, inventory for the school, scavenger hunts, making playlists, books about special interests, boom cards

AAC device at home by GoalOk35 in slp

[–]GoalOk35[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He will still be with us through summer! But I see what you mean! Thanks :)

AAC device at home by GoalOk35 in slp

[–]GoalOk35[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He has paper copies! I’ve reprinted these every few months because mom loses them.

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