Guest: Marie Ireland, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL

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In this episode of 'School of Speech,' host Carolyn Dolby discusses the challenges and triumphs faced by school-based SLPs with expert Marie Ireland. Marie, a board-certified specialist in child language and former vice president of SLP practice at ASHA, shares practical solutions for tackling nine major tensions in the profession. The conversation covers the importance of understanding IDEA, the significance of building relationships with general education teachers, the necessity of strong advocacy, and the application of dynamic assessment. This episode provides invaluable insights that can inspire confidence, spark creativity, and strengthen the impact of SLPs working in schools.Episode Timeline:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:02 Today's Episode and Special Guest

01:32 Housekeeping and Disclosures

03:05 Meet Marie Ireland

05:20 Marie Ireland's Journey

08:21 Understanding CHAT

11:23 Nine Tensions in School-Based SLP

16:22 Balancing Help and Legal Requirements

22:11 Advocacy and Professionalism

30:33 Difference vs. Disorder: Educating Others

31:12 The Burden on General Education

31:51 Unapologetic Advocacy for SLPs

32:53 Dealing with Conflict and Advocacy

35:42 Empowering SLPs: Confidence and Examples

37:52 Top Solutions for SLP Challenges

40:40 Building Relationships with General Ed

42:24 General Ed Involvement and Advocacy

45:28 The Importance of Collaboration

55:41 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action

About the Guest: Marie Ireland, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL is a Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language (BCS-CL). She has served as ASHA’s Vice President of SLP Practice (2018-2020) and on the executive board of the State Education Agencies Communication Disabilities Council. Her areas of interest include child language, evidence-based assessment, and dynamic assessment. She received an editor’s award in 2013 and 2021 for articles on evidence-based practice in the schools and has published works on SLP practice in the schools.

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