Navigating Language Therapy as the Only SLP in the District

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Ever feel overwhelmed being the only SLP in your district without a network of fellow clinicians for support? You're not alone; many in similar situations face these challenges.

In this episode, I’m sharing a case study of an SLP who, despite being the sole clinician in her district, felt the pressure of not having a trusted system she could rely on for language therapy. Searching for a structured, effective approach, she turned to the Language Therapy Advance Foundations program. There, she developed a reliable system she could bring to her team, transforming her therapy sessions and instilling confidence in her practice.

I also reflect on ways you can gain a sense of belonging, even if you’re the only one in your discipline.
In this episode, I’ll share:

✅ Managing the challenges and isolation of being the only SLP in a district while building a trustworthy framework for therapy.

✅ Developing a system that empowers you to handle your caseload with confidence, even without peer support.

✅ Creating a dependable, efficient approach to language therapy that benefits both the clinician's peace of mind and the students' progress.

Join us as we explore how this solo SLP navigated her unique situation and emerged with a structured system she could trust and share with her team.

In this episode, I mentioned this previous podcast interview: EP 109: Can my principal evaluate me if they’ve never done my job? (with Eric Makelky) here: https://drkarendudekbrannan.com/ep-109-can-my-principal-evaluate-me-if-theyve-never-done-my-job-with-eric-makelky/

This case study came from a member of Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that gives SLPs and other service providers create a system for language therapy. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapy/

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