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The Speech Umbrella
The Speech Umbrella Podcast specializes in exploring simple but powerful therapy tools to maximize therapy outcomes while minimizing your stress and preparation time. With the depth of knowledge stemming from over 30 years in the field of pediatric speech therapy, Denise Stratton, MS, CCC-SLP shares simple tools for optimal outcomes.
Episodes
104 episodes
Simple Tales Story Product In Here!
If narrative language intervention is one of the pillars of your therapy, then you’re going to love what I have for you. As much as I love teaching narrative language, I always struggled to find enough stories to feed the therapy machine....
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Season 5
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Episode 103
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14:34
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102 - Where's My Lane? Navigating Overlapping Roles in Pediatric Treatment
No doubt you've noticed how our role as SLPs overlaps with other professions. Collaboration is highly desirable of course, but sometimes roles overlap so much as to be almost indistinguishable. It can be a disconcerting feeling - as thoug...
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Season 5
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Episode 102
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18:04
Transforming Interview Anxiety into Opportunities for Young Job Seekers
Stepping into a job interview is intimidating for many of us, but when you're a teen or young adult with a communication disorder, it can feel overwhelming. On the Speech Umbrella podcast, we tackle this subject head-on, with my hus...
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Season 5
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Episode 101
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39:57
Hitting the Pause Button
To mark the 100th episode, Dan (our business manager) interviews Denise about her favorite episodes, the beginnings of the podcast, and what the future holds for The Speech Umbrella. --- Useful Links ---
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Season 5
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Episode 100
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30:59
Kids Say the Best Things 2023
Don’t we hear some of the funniest, wisest, all around best things from children? Here’s a collection of some my best moments with clients in 2023. Enjoy Kids Say the BEST Things, 2023. --- Useful Links ---
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Season 5
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Episode 99
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7:34
The Power of Family Stories
Unleash the power of storytelling on your child's developmental journey! Join us as we explore the transformative influence of family narratives on children. Based on the research of Robin Fivush and Marshall P. Duke, we reveal the multitude of...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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28:32
Empowering Children with Autism Through Natural Language Acquisition
Ever wondered how to effectively enhance language development in children with autism? The Speech Umbrella's 97th episode is here to illuminate your path! I'm Denise Stratton, and I'll be unpacking the power of child-centered approaches like Na...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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17:23
Exploring the Impact of Leading and Lagging Indicators in Therapy Pt 2
Do you ever wonder just what your data is telling you, and how to use your data to help your clients progress? If so, then this episode is tailor made for you! In part two of Leading and Lagging Indicators you’ll learn about some therapy ideas ...
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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12:25
Exploring the Impact of Leading and Lagging Indicators in Therapy
Are you curious about how leading and lagging indicators, concepts borrowed from the business world, can revolutionize your speech therapy practice? That's precisely what I explore in this episode. From predicting future outcomes to measuring p...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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12:47
The Power of Too
Have you ever wondered how the simple word ‘too’ can shape a child’s comprehension of the world around them? Join me, your host Denise Stratton, as I delve into the unexpected depths of language and transform this overlooked adverb into a power...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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9:01
Puzzled by Learned Nasal Air Emission? You’re Not Alone
Tired of feeling perplexed by nasal air emission and phoneme-specific nasal emission? We’ve got you covered in this enlightening episode! We’ll unravel these complex issues that often trip up even the most experienced SLPs, providing you with a...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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14:40
Exploring Airway Health and Speech Therapy Connections with Dr. Shereen Lim
Prepare to unravel the mysteries of airway health as we journey into the realm of healthy sleep and jaw development with our distinguished guest, Dr. Shereen Lim, a dentist specializing in this unique field. We’ll shine a light on intriguing to...
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Season 5
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Episode 92
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44:26
Top Ten Toys for Speech and Language
Ready to uncover the magic of playtime and how it can fuel your child’s language development? Join me, Denise Stratton, an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist, as I reveal my top 10 toy picks for therapy with the preschool/kinderg...
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Season 5
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Episode 91
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19:07
Harnessing the Power of Play in Speech Therapy with Lisa Boyce
Imagine transforming the world of speech therapy by bringing it outdoors and combining it with the joys of preschool! That's exactly what Lisa Boyce has done with her unique outdoor preschool, Garden Gate Preschool.When Lisa m...
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Season 5
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Episode 90
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45:49
Episode 89: A Rising Tide Floats All Boats, the Motor Language Connection
Do you ever wonder how closely motor and language development are intertwined in children? Discerning the subtle ties between these two fundamental areas can be profoundly insightful, especially for those of us in the field of pediatric speech-...
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Season 5
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Episode 89
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13:40
Three Therapy Takeaways from "The Brain That Changes Itself" by Norman Doidge
Ever wondered how a deeper understanding of brain plasticity could revolutionize your language therapy sessions? Join me as I share my key takeaways from Norman Doidge's eye-opening book, "The Brain That Changes Itself", and how we can harness ...
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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18:56
Nine Fun and Effective Games for Articulation Therapy
Having a stash of fun and effective games for therapy you can turn to at a moment’s notice is standard practice for pediatric SLPs. But sometimes we end up buying a game that’s not so great—it’s not fun, takes too long to set up, do...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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20:56
Four Ways to Support AAC Users
Even with the many AAC resources out there, the pathway for those with complex communication needs is not always clear cut. We all want our clients who use AAC to make that leap to becoming proficient communicators. Understanding mo...
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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15:15
Do You Do Two?
As speech therapists we know the value of early intervention, and judging by the increase in toddlers on my case load, parents understand the value too. But—therapy with a two year old ain’t no picnic! A cranky two year old who wants to d...
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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14:40
Free Tools From The Speech Umbrella
Great ideas for speech therapy materials abound, time to make them does not. That’s why The Speech Umbrella has a Free Resource Library for SLPs on the front lines. In the ever growing librar...
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Season 5
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Episode 84
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14:41
Simple Play for Optimal Outcomes with the Four Bs
I used to have this burning question when I starting working with young autistic clients—How do I get an interaction going when this little human clearly wants nothing to do with me? Sound familiar? Let’s face it, young children on the s...
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Season 5
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Episode 83
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19:26
Making Movies, Making Inferences
This episode describes using movie making to teach inferencing and perspective taking. Just learning the language to express different perspectives is challenging, let alone understanding theory of mind. One way to tackle this gordian knot is t...
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Season 5
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Episode 82
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20:42
A Balanced Approach to R Therapy, Part Two
R can be a challenging sound to treat. We SLPs know R is a tricky sound, we know it involves complex oral motor skill, and we don’t want to forget phonological awareness. But how do all of these skills fit together? What are the first and next ...
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Season 5
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Episode 81
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21:53
A Balanced Approach to R Therapy, Part One
R can be a challenging sound to treat. We SLPs know R is a tricky sound, we know it involves complex oral motor skill, and we don’t want to forget phonological awareness. But how do all of these skills fit together? What are the first and next ...
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Season 5
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Episode 80
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15:12
Digging Into Stability and Mobility with Char Boshart
Episode 79 is an interview with Char Boshart. Char is the president of Speech Dynamics, an author of several books, and a presenter. Char has a deep understanding of the fundamentals of oral motor movement. If you know oral motor techn...
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Season 5
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Episode 79
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54:48