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...
24 days 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...
about 1 month 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"....
2 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...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,I just released a new video on YouTube! This one teaches the WRAP memory strategies with a couple of examples. As I get more proficient with making the videos, I should start releasing them more often. That's my intention, anyway! 🎉 Under "Diverse Voices," you'll find a fascinating discussion about how neurodiversity can be a win-win for employers.☕️Under "Interesting, Useful, or Fun," you'll find: - Open-access therapy program for dysphagia in head & neck cancer. - How SLPs can...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,We have a winner for the Medbridge giveaway! Thank you so much for those of you who participated! We had 27 entries this time around. No new subscribers, but I don't care about that. I just didn't want the free 12-month extension to go unused! Guys, making YouTube videos is not easy. At least, not when you're learning how to do it! I got all set up to record a new video yesterday, reviewing a dysphagia straw. But then I decided to really stress-test it, and I ran into some issues....
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader,I have a new blog post and handout to share. The blog post expands on my latest YouTube video, and the handout is a clinician cheat sheet. Today (November 3, 2025 before midnight Pacific time) is the last day to enter the Medbridge giveaway! Purchase is not necessary. See the Giveaway Rules for more details. Thank you if you choose to support EST with your participation! 💡 Under "Diverse Voices," you'll find a woman with ALS demonstrating the LifeVac (tool to help in choking...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,I recently ran a 1-week giveaway that no one entered! So the free 12-month extension for a new Medbridge subscription is still up for grabs. The new giveaway runs from today (10/20/2025) through 11/3/2025. The odds of winning depend on the number of people who enter. If you sign up for a new Medbridge subscription with code EATSPEAKTHINK during that timeframe, you will automatically be entered to win. You don't have to purchase a subscription to enter! See the Giveaway Rules for...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,I've been having fun learning how to make YouTube videos. I released a new video this week, giving a quick overview of one of my handouts and my tips for how to use it in therapy. Thank you so much to those of you who responded to my poll on what kind of videos to make. I really appreciate your supportive comments! 👓 Under "Diverse Voices," you'll find a really funny and insightful cartoon from a Black man who is living with ALS.🌟Under "Interesting, Useful, or Fun," you'll find: A...
5 months ago • 2 min read