Hallie talks about helping high school students transition into the workforce and how it relates to speech therapy.
In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie dives into supporting high school speech and language students as they transition from school to the workforce. As SLPs, we play a vital role in preparing our students for real-world communication demands—from interviewing skills and professional etiquette to problem-solving and self-advocacy. Hallie shares actionable strategies to integrate job-readiness skills into therapy sessions, making learning relevant and impactful. Tune in to discover role-playing activities, helpful resources, and tools to empower your students for success beyond the classroom. Perfect for SLPs working with older students eager to prepare for the future!
Bullet Points to Discuss:
- The Role of SLPs in Transition Planning
- Adapting Therapy Goals to Workplace Skills
- Using Role-Playing for Real-World Practice
- Building Strong Written Communication
- Generalizing Skills Beyond the Classroom
- Resources & Tools for Workforce Readiness
Here’s what we learned:
- IEP integration and the role of SLPs in workforce readiness.
- Personalizing expressive/receptive language and social pragmatics to include job-specific scenarios.
- Developing self-advocacy and problem-solving skills through simulated job scenarios.
- Helping students craft resumes, job applications, and emails.
- Teaching email etiquette and formal language in professional contexts.
- Ideas for bringing therapy out of the “speech closet” and into real-world settings.
Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:
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