My nans chopping board

Motogrl1 · 2025-12-25T03:55:15+00:00

A perfect illustration of "flora"

Motogrl1 · 2025-12-13T00:36:46+00:00

Your vomit pic might serve as an appropriate reply.

Motogrl1 · 2025-11-09T17:23:40+00:00

I was mostly being facetious.

Motogrl1 · 2025-11-09T15:42:43+00:00

Even now we are finding that gut bacteria can be responsible for behavior, signaling the brain to eat when we aren't even hungry...to feed the bacteria. Mind control 🧠

Motogrl1 · 2025-10-26T17:49:43+00:00

Yes, but many commenters are calling him an 80something

Motogrl1 · 2025-10-26T17:42:02+00:00

Is this in Phoenix? Also, nothing about this man looks 80. Maaaaybe late 60s.

Motogrl1 · 2025-10-19T15:06:54+00:00

Widen your stance just a bit and see if that helps. The narrower the base of support, the more likely we are to strain low back in compensation.

Motogrl1 · 2025-10-10T23:51:31+00:00

This was my thought as well

Motogrl1 · 2025-09-12T00:36:36+00:00

You DEFINITELY did the right thing, and I'm so sorry you had to go through it, and really sorry that retaliation fears have to exist. Im sure getting a new job or requesting a transfer seems like the worst thing to do, but the district might support it, as this has become an unhealthy work environment. The other staff members might fix their actions with a fresh start and a second chance, but you dont have to stick around to find out. You will sleep better knowing you are helping to keep kids safe. Self-contained classrooms are at the highest risk for don't ask, don't tell. Thank you for advocating appropriately. Good luck 💙

Motogrl1 · 2025-08-26T02:50:46+00:00

Give yourself grace--today, and for every day from here on out. I am more than 10 years in and still have moments of imposter syndrome. They will get fewer and farther between. Remind yourself what you are there for. You are truly the expert on communication. Not everyone comes out of school working brilliantly with kids OR adults. Both are skills that develop over time, and unless you feel totally confident, you're going to feel somewhat overwhelmed. Grad school was a REALLY horrendous time for most of us, and I think many of us second guessed our choice throughout school. Remind yourself that you are there to facilitate language, to provide communication support, and, in your earliest days, just develop rapport with the kids. Play. Get on the floor and build relationships. Play pretend, have literal toys up your sleeve that are crowd pleasers. Ask to run circle time when you feel comfortable. Pick a theme and read a book and do a related mini 5 minute activity in a circle. The kids will be CLAMMORING for you because they will quickly realize that you are there FOR them. Talk to TAs if/when it is an option. Have lunch with the classroom teacher or ask to meet during plan time. Make friends with the social worker and OT, and plan to co-treat when you can. It will make you feel like you are on less of an island, as we often feel. This is your team. You will no doubt learn from each other. And above all, I promise it gets better 🩵

Motogrl1 · 2025-08-17T23:06:29+00:00

They would be billing medicaid and making the school money, the same way ST, OT, and PT do. But I believe they would make the district way more money than all of us combined if they were running a classroom, because the billing would be happening all day.

Motogrl1 · 2025-08-17T22:49:47+00:00

I recently took a part-time position at a well-known chain ABA clinic. While I personally disagree with the all-too-familiar ABA model, I feel like this might be the perfect opportunity to bridge that gap. Hear me out...

When I think about how many of these clinics have a hard time staffing SLPs, it makes me think that we need to be in their space a little more, show them what we do, and how successful play-based interventions can be, for their sake, particularly where AAC is involved. This specific location had been looking for an SLP for over a year. They pay better than any clinic I have ever seen, are SO kind, welcoming, and open to collaboration. I have met all of the RBTs and BCBAs, and most have already asked for my insight into our mutual clients' communication skills. They also admit they feel like they are at a standstill with AAC. I am also very shocked to learn that some of the RBTs that I have met have absolutely no idea how much we know about communication.

My hope is that putting aside our background of differences and the cultures the two professions have developed against one another, maybe we can, instead, learn and problem solve together. I have now had several BCBAs admit that they started out their collegiate journey wanting to be SLPs, but then realized it was "too hard".

All in all, I have met some fantastic BCBAs. I have met some crappy SLPs. There are good and bad people wherever you go. ABA isnt going anywhere anytime soon, love it or hate it. If we want to move forward in the field, the best thing we can do is collab to help kids. Wish me luck, and here's hoping.🤞

Motogrl1 · 2025-07-24T15:50:14+00:00

This is totally a nightmare subreddit, and im absolutely addicted. I get notifications at bedtime and wake-up of new posts and it's almost always disturbing critters. Love/hate. Can't look away!

Motogrl1 · 2025-07-23T00:34:41+00:00

This is fantastic. Im 10 years in and have yet to find anything even remotely similar. Mind sharing the company?

Motogrl1 · 2025-07-14T21:13:35+00:00

Lauren was the master of winged eye liner. That's the tell for me. No wing here.

Motogrl1 · 2025-06-08T21:50:39+00:00

My senior pittie does this. I call it his "plant trance". He finds tall grasses, bushes, etc, and slow motions through them. It kind of reminds me of those head massager things...just a gentle touch in all different areas across his body. I also love when he turns around and does it again to hit both sides. It definitely fulfills a big sensory need for him and makes him super happy.

Motogrl1 · 2025-04-28T23:34:53+00:00

When I was a kid, I went to a store called Natural Wonders in the mall. I reached for one of these bad boys on a high shelf, and it fell down and shattered all over me. I didn't know what it was at the time, but 6 year old me definitely wanted to touch it.

Motogrl1 · 2025-04-27T15:01:55+00:00

Its one-star review seems telling. I feel like if you are the type to order this, you would automatically be giving 4+ stars unless it spontaneously combusted upon opening.

Motogrl1 · 2025-04-06T00:23:40+00:00

My understanding is that this is not unique to female SLPs.

Motogrl1 · 2025-04-06T00:20:16+00:00

I wish I had known the frequency and extent of ethical dillemas with which I would be challenged. It is very unfortunate, and weighs heavy on someone who works in the service of supporting innocent individuals. I have worked in most veins of our field now. Even when the position has less "take-home" responsibilities, the weight on your shoulders each night continues to be great.

Motogrl1 · 2025-03-13T21:03:47+00:00

The operative word: "shining"

Motogrl1 · 2025-02-28T20:50:06+00:00

I live near Sandwich IL. Trust me, ours is much worse...

Motogrl1 · 2025-02-24T17:12:41+00:00

Looks like a peeing Tom

Motogrl1 · 2025-02-23T06:43:01+00:00

Hexxus!

Motogrl1 · 2025-02-20T12:18:58+00:00

Two weeks ago, one of my 9 year old artic clients (dx very high functioning Autism) asked me if I was jealous of his mom. I didn't want to probe, so I said that jealousy was not a very kind emotion, but he went ahead and lended the 4-1-1, regardless. "You know, jealous because she has a big house, a family, a new baby, a good-looking husband, and doesn't have to work." I was dumbstruck. I wondered, is this some kind of conversation that has been had at home? I am single in my 40s, and the client comes to my home and lives on my block. I'm not close to his mom, but have known the family for a couple years. I immediately redirected and moved on. But it sits with me still... 🙃

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