Hallie Sherman, M.S. CCC-SLP has worked with older students for many years. She has a practical, pragmatic approach to her work to make sure her therapy is effective. She prioritises using students' interests in order to keep them engaged and making progress. She has made lots of resources to help SLT/SLPs save time and energy.

Her book came out in November, which is great 'The Secondary SLP Roadmap: Motivating Students to Crush their Speech and Language Goals.'

Libby and Hallie discuss why it is so important to support older students in this month's episode.
Contact details and link to buy the book:

https://speechtimefun.com/
https://amzn.eu/d/0eXsPhW

Libby Interviews Ruth Rowntree, Speech and Language Therapist and Founder of Speech Apraxia UK dedicated to information, advocacy and support for individuals with Speech Apraxia. https://speechapraxia.co.uk/
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is the new term which was previously known as verbal dyspraxia in the UK but Ruth is keen that all types of apraxia is supported.
Speech Apraxia UK are a growing, internationally recognised leading non-commercial community organisation which reaches 85+ countries across their website and social media network to raise awareness worldwide. They support those with apraxia of speech, whether childhood, acquired, or primary progressive.

Services they offer-

Advice from a team of specialists

Resource Hub

Comprehensive information on therapies and diagnoses

Showcase research and recruit participants/collaborators

Parent/Carer network

Events/training

Newsletter

Therapy App reviews

Extensive resource gallery.
You can become a member, free of cha.rge Use this link https://forms.office.com/r/6t0msV1w9z

"Did you know that some children talk freely at home but can’t get a single word out at school? It’s not stubbornness, and it’s not shyness — it’s something called selective mutism, an anxiety condition that literally freezes a child’s ability to speak.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Talk, we dive into the most common questions parents and teachers ask.
What causes selective mutism?
How can you tell the difference between being quiet and having SM?
And most importantly — what actually helps, and what makes it worse?

If you’ve ever wondered how to support a child with selective mutism — or you just want to understand it better — this episode is for you.
Libby's book is on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/dRlx2Fp

Libby talks to Cathy Wassell who is the CEO and founder of the Autistic Girls Network Charity and founder of The Haven online provision. She is also author of 'Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person: A parents handbook to supporting newly diagnosed teens and pre-teens.'

This is the website where you can also learn more about the charity itself and also The Haven https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/
This is the link for the book https://amzn.eu/d/eBx7XYf

Libby talks to Joel Roskin, who was diagnosed with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) as an adult. He is an amazing advocate for DLD and has a story that both inspires and informs. He is happy to be contacted and would make an ideal speaker for your CEN or support group. I certainly want to pick his brains for several projects that I have in mind and look forward to working with him again soon joelroskin1@hotmail.co.uk

Libby interviews Cathy about Gestalt Language Processing and the natural language acquisition process. Listen to her explanation and rationale for working in a different way to previously, how the approach embraces a nuero-diveregent affirming style and has completely altered the look and sound of the clinic rooms at The Speech Den. They also touch upon the fact that not everyone agrees with them. Cathy's website https://thespeechden.com/
Cathy is organising another conference this October, which is her third year in a row. This years' conference brings fresh insights, the latest evidence base, practical ideas and solutions, and retrospective reflections. Professionals, parents and adult Gestalt Language Processors will explore how Gestalt Language Processors are supported across diverse settings and celebrate the real-world successes families and professionals are experiencing. To book a place on the on-line conference which starts 9th October https://registration.glpconference.co.uk/glp25

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dawn and Libby as they discuss her new book Born Naughty? Decoding PDA – A Decade of Discovery in Practice. Drawing on over ten years of clinical experience, Libby shares powerful insights into Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), exploring why it's so often misunderstood and how we can better support children and families. Whether you're a parent, professional, or simply curious about neurodivergent experiences, this is a must-listen episode packed with practical wisdom, real-life stories, and compassionate expertise. https://amzn.eu/d/cHVRPRU

Libby interviews Sally Cat about this lesser-known type of PDA. Many of us are confident we know what PDA looks like but what if we are missing a huge group of people who don't show overt signs of PDA? Read more here http://www.sallycatpda.co.uk/2024/10/a-quick-guide-to-internalised-pda.html Sally Cat's blog is full of information that you might not have come across before including her Big Traits study http://www.sallycatpda.co.uk/2019/06/a-demonstration-of-differences-between.html