Hi Reader,Today, I'm sharing resources for a deceptively-easy aphasia treatment program that is effective for mod to severe impairments, even Wernicke's aphasia. 🧠What I'm working on Spiral-bound book project: I'm up to 20 handouts (43 pages) ready to go! I'm also contemplating my next blog post topic. If you want to weigh in, reply with your suggestion! I'm debating the following topics: Sharing how I dramatically increased point of service documentation over the past couple of months (it...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,I'm sharing an updated version of the free swallow assessment tools handout and a funny video wishing SLPs a happy May from my favorite physical therapist comedian. 🧠What I'm working on Day job as a home health SLP: I completed 80% of my documentation point of service for two weeks recently, without affecting patient care or the quality of my work. (To the best of my judgement.) It's taken me quite a long time to figure out how to achieve this. And let me tell you, I really...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,My handouts are often inspired by real-life patients. I created my newest handout for two of my current patients - both high-functioning people experiencing new challenges with managing their lives. You can find the link to the new free PDF below, in the "Featured EST post & handout" section. In the "Something worth sharing" section, you'll find a video library of aphasia and cognitive-communication exercises for patients. This looks like a great option for home exercise programs!...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,Today, I'm sharing a new patient handout that I created for someone I worked with recently. It's designed to help people take more control over memory lapses in conversation. I explain further in the Featured EST Post & Handout section. I hope this email finds you safe and well. If you come across something you think I should share in a future email, or if you're a creator and would like to recommend your own work, please hit reply and let me know! My goal is simply to create and...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,Help me decide how to organize multi-skill handouts for the print book! See "What I'm working on" for more details. Today, I'm sharing a completely updated patient handout. Link is in the 'Featured EST post & handout' section below. I've also been taking Hospice continuing education courses. One of the SLPs shared a treasure-trove of fact sheets. You can find links to several in the "Something worth sharing" section at the end of this email. I picked ones that apply across levels of...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader,I took a deep dive into what actually makes a SOAP note clear, defensible, and quick to write. It's been a labor of love (or desperation?), but it's ready! The free download is long, but it's easy to skim. I included guiding questions, verb banks, sentence starters, and examples. If you'd like to write your session notes faster or more succinctly, this guide just might help you! 🧠What I'm working on Almost all of my blog time was dedicated to the SOAP note guide, but I did figure...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,My company doesn't want us to say "patient tolerated" anymore. They want specificity. So I worked with Chat GPT to come up with a bunch of other ways to report how the patient did. I organized it by what we actually mean by "tolerated" since that term can cover a lot! You can find the link to the bonus handout below. 🧠What I'm working on I'm nearly finished with the SLP SOAP note guide. The draft version has really helped improve clarity in my own documentation, and the final...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,I spent an hour or so coming up with a font-size screener for people with low vision. I'm sharing it with you, in case you find it helpful. You can learn how I'm using it in the "Featured post & handout" section below. 🧠What I'm working on First, I'm working on a comprehensive cheat sheet for writing high-value but succinct SOAP notes. (Brevity is a challenge for me, as anyone who has read my blog posts in the past couple of years may guess!) The cheat sheet has been really helpful...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, My current work-related projected is improving my documentation. Currently, I feel like I include too much information and repeat myself too much. So, I spent several hours last week doing research and making a draft cheat sheet. It's helping! Once I've made adjustments and make it easier to scan, I'll share it with you. 🧠What I'm working on With over 130 free PDF downloads, even I forget what I have! I'm working on publishing a spiral-bound book to sell for a modest profit. Here...
5 months ago • 2 min read