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!...
23 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 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...
2 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...
3 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...
3 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...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,Happy New Year! My new article digs into executive function skills, with key information to help SLPs assess, educate, and treat their patients. I'm loving the newest analogy for how EF skills relate to cognition. The free download is a 3-page clinician cheat sheet with all the important information from the post (including the new analogy). Talking about cheat sheets, I've updated the EST Resource Binder and emailed it to all current Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee as a "thank you"....
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,I was excited to hear Sarah Baar and Lauren Schwabish talk about executive function (EF) in a way I'd never heard before. Often, we talk about EF skills like planning, organization, time management, etc... But Lauren shared a different way of thinking about EF. Not only is it easier to understand, but it sparks ideas for how to provide meaningful, personalized intervention. I made a short video to share the key points. You can find the link below. 🎬 Under "Diverse Voices," you'll...
5 months ago • 2 min read