The Informed SLP, 5251 W 116th Place, Suite 200, Leawood, KS (2025)

11/25/2025

Is time flying, or what? Let us give you a hand with those last minute CEs with:

-a free account to earn up to 2 hours on us,

-a monthly plan for unlimited benefits starting at $18/month, or

-an annual membership to receive new issues each month, access special rates, and end the December CE scramble for good.

Visit us at https://www.theinformedslp.com/join to learn about each plan and sign up today. Quick!

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Friendly reminder: You may have CEUs due by the end of the month. Let us help with that! Cartoon image of an SLP looking at a laptop. The calendar on the laptop says Dec. Image text reads, "Make an account with us to earn 2 hours of credit for free! Because science is for sharing." Cartoon image of two people looking at a laptop computer. Image text reads, "Or purchase a membership for unlimited benefits: New research reviews every month. Hundreds of CE hours. Clinical resources. Annual, monthly, group, and student plans. Finishing those CE minutes with TISLP feels great. Visit us at our link in bio to learn more and join today!"]

11/24/2025

Did you know The Informed SLP offers 2 hours of free continuing education to all SLPs? It's true!⁠ ⁠

Creating a free account takes less than 5 minutes and offers just a taste of our high-quality research reviews, practical therapy strategies, and printable clinical downloads.⁠ ⁠

Visit us at https://www.theinformedslp.com/freeceus today to sign up and earn your 2 free hours!⁠ ⁠

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Where can SLPs get 2 free hours of CE credit? Here! Swipe to learn how!" Cartoon image of a desktop computer with a keyboard and mouse. Image text reads, "Just create a free account to access: All our free research reviews, General, ethics and DEI credits to earn by the minute, Printable clinical resources, practical therapy tips, and Audio player and library. Then, follow 3 easy steps to earn CEs: Read research reviews (or listen to them) on you own schedule. Answer a quiz question for each one. Download a certificate at the end of the month. Free CEUs can be worth so much more. Visit our link in bio to learn more and create a free account today!"]

11/21/2025

Visit our database, and find limited jobs? It happens. And while we're working (hard!) to get our volume up as high as possible, it'll never, ever be as high as Indeed. And that's for good reason:⁠
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1) All our jobs are real, not just resume collectors for jobs that aren't open.⁠
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2) We block crappy jobs. So around 15% of the jobs that exist aren't eligible to be in our database in the first place.⁠
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3) Also, it's low season. There are very few SLP jobs posted in November/December anyway.⁠
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We won't have ALL the jobs. But we're ramping up volume on the good jobs, so always check our database first when you do a job search!⁠ Visit https://www.informedjobs.com/jobs to start your search.

[Visual description: Image text reads, "The number of jobs in our database is low for a reason! 1. We don’t allow ghost jobs. At least ⅓ jobs in other databases are ads or lead-collectors, not real jobs. It’s employers gathering your contact information and resume for when they do have an open job. Note: That’s also why those jobs have so little information. Because they’re not real, open jobs! And employers post ghost jobs for other reasons, too, like pretend-looking for help for current SLPs, or making the company look good to investors. 2. We block bad jobs. Did you see our last post about how we block low pay, high productivity, and companies with terrible ratings from SLPs? That’s the other reason we have low-volume. Because the crummy jobs aren’t there. Note: To view which employers have posted with us in the last year, find the list on our website under informedjobs.com/companies. Also, this post is being published ⁠mid-November... and while employers know this, SLPs may not but we’re in “low season” right now. Jobs volume over the course of a year looks like this... Graphic of a yearly calendar with each month. The high season months are January, February, and May. Middle season months are March, April, June, July, and August. Low season months are September, October, November, and December. But regardless of what time of year you search... the number of jobs in our database will always be lower than Indeed, LinkedIn, Google, or even ASHA. And that’s on purpose, because we have quality standards. So, when you’re browsing for jobs, the move is to search Informed Jobs first."]

11/20/2025

This caption is for all the employers out there, so hear us out:⁠

➡️ You're relying on outbound strategies too much (recruiters)...⁠
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➡️ SLPs don't want the sales pitch. They want honesty and transparency upfront, so that they can choose a great job themselves.⁠
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➡️ When you trust SLPs' ability to make their own decisions, it shows you respect them.⁠
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➡️ Traditional job boards fail at this. They're poor for inbound, leading employers to think inbound doesn't work.⁠
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➡️ But inbound works when you give SLPs what they want—clear, honest information.⁠
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Get ahead of other employers by being transparent and letting us showcase your opportunities to SLPs.⁠
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SLPs, see who's already on board at www.informedjobs.com/companies. (P.S. In the next few months, we'll be building that page up to make your search even easier!)

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Employers think their job posts are clear. SLPs know they’re not clear enough. For every job in our database, we gather the big important details: True pay, hourly and annual, Benefits, stipends, reimbursements, Schedule, Location, Caseload caps, Productivity expectations. We also gather the smaller details: Parental leave policy, If you have to work evenings and weekends, If they require CCCs, Contract details, like non-compete, non-solicitation, or if they have fines for breaking your contract early, Average and range of pay for their SLPs (optional), Cancellation policy, Caseload-building expecations, if any, Whether or not you’ll have your own office, Bilingual pay differential, Flexible scheduling options, If you have to travel between locations, Tuition reimbursement, Physical requirements of the job, And more! We then block jobs with any of the following: Pay below the 10th percentile, Productivity over 85%, Any of our “big” questions undisclosed (see 2nd image), Or significant complaints by SLPs that it’s a terrible place to work. Our goal is to help the best employers stand out... which isn’t happening in other jobs databases. And for the bad ones to be gone."]

11/19/2025

We started with a hypothesis, and it's being proven true every time we accept another SLP job into our database:⁠
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Hourly pay, for SLPs in particular, is SO misleading you may as well ignore it if you don't have the annual estimate right beside it.⁠
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That's why we include BOTH hourly and annual in every single job post, whether the employer likes it or not (some do; some don't). We also have a metric called "Informed Pay" which includes the value of benefits, 1099 vs W2 taxes, and more.⁠
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Because SLPs shouldn't have to ask an employer 20 questions about pay before applying for a job, in order to know what they'll be paid. And yet, that's what it takes.⁠
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At The Informed SLP, we ask all the questions, and we do the math. So you can find a job that's a great fit for you and that you're excited to take!⁠
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When searching for jobs, always search The Informed SLP's Jobs first. Go to https://www.informedjobs.com/jobs

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Informed SLPs know that $50 per hour tells you nothing about pay. Because this is a $50 per hour job... Annual Pay = $104,000. Full-time, 12 month contract, 40 hour workweek, Guaranteed hours. Advanced knowledge: HR departments and jobs databases translate between hourly and annual pay using 2080 (work hours in a full-time year). Often SLPs think they're being "lowballed" when HR says $46/hour, thinking it's "too low" when it's a $95,000/year job. The way SLPs conceptualize wages as "hourly" due to PPV contracts has really messed us up. We're trying to fix that—for both SLPs and honest employers who are paying you well, no games included. And this is a $50 per hour job... Annual Pay = $70,600. Full-time, 12 month contract, 40 hour work week, Direct and indirect time paid, but hours not guaranteed (cancellations or low-volume unpaid). Advanced knowledge: SLPs will often ask a question like, “Is both direct and indirect time paid?” but you have to go further than this. Are cancellations paid? Does the clinic have a guaranteed caseload, or do they have slow times with few clients? Is travel time paid? How far do you have to travel between clients, etc. And this is a $50 per hour job... Annual Pay = $50,400. Full-time, 12 month contract, 30 hour workweek, direct time only (but with indirect expectations that make it 40 hours), Unpaid cancellations, Unpaid holidays, Caseload availability variable. Advanced knowledge: This is why we do what we do! Because if this pay won’t work for you, you need to know BEFORE you bother applying. We do the math. So you can tell the difference."]

11/18/2025

Mind the gap! A little cleft can cause big problems:

Persistent wheezing, coughing, aspiration, and abnormal chest X-rays...all in a young child who may be perfectly healthy otherwise. What could be going on here??

Laryngeal cleft is rare, but it can have profound effects on feeding and swallowing for infants and children—and milder types of LC often go undiagnosed for years. Our review “Mind the gap: Laryngeal cleft and pediatric swallowing” details what SLPs need to know about the red flags and treatment protocols for LC.

Read it and earn 10 minutes of CE credit at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Mind-the-gap-Laryngeal-cleft-and-pediatric-swallowing

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Mind the gap! A little cleft can cause big problems!" Cartoon image of two illustrations that compare normal swallowing anatomy with a laryngeal cleft. On the left, the “Normal Pathway to Esophagus” diagram shows how food travels smoothly from the mouth down the esophagus while the epiglottis closes off the airway, preventing aspiration. On the right, an illustration of a young child drinking from a bottle highlights how a cleft can allow food to enter the airway instead of going down the food tube. The anatomy on the illustration of the child is labeled.]

11/17/2025

Love using The Informed SLP for your own practice? Imagine your whole team benefiting — and you getting rewarded for making it happen!

With our Salesforce program, we provide the tools you need to start a convo with your supervisor about group membership. Your team gets access to research-backed resources plus CEUs, and you earn a referral bonus (up to $300!).

Ready to lead the way? Get started at https://www.theinformedslp.com/groups/share

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Bring The Informed SLP to your organization and earn a referral bonus!" Cartoon image of four happy SLPs looking at their computers. One SLP says, "I love TISLP. Thank you!!" One computer has a text box that says, "CE credit earned."]

11/14/2025

As December rolls around, toy marketers go into overdrive to convince parents that their ultra-high-tech beeping flashing Bluetooth-activated contraption will boost children’s development. But there’s actually a good amount of data to back up quite the opposite!⁠
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Parents of children with developmental delays may be especially susceptible to this type of marketing, so we can play a role in educating parents about how to be smart toy consumers.⁠
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BTW: All the tips in this research review are equally relevant to us clinicians stocking our therapy closets and planning our sessions! ⁠
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Check out our FREE review, "Toy time!" to learn more about toys and development. Plus, grab the parent handout (English and Spanish versions!)⁠ at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/toy-time
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⁠[Visual description: Image text reads, "Buying toys this holiday season? What does the research say about toys and language development?" Cartoon image of a child and an adult playing with toys. They are using a box and familiar kitchens items to play.]

11/13/2025

Be the coworker everyone love! Help your team get access to the latest evidence, flexible CEUs, and quick clinical answers.

Find what you need to ask your manager about a TISLP group membership at https://www.theinformedslp.com/groups/share

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Be the favorite co-worker! Refer your organization to The Informed SLP and earn a bonus!" Cartoon image of SLPs looking at paper, laptops, and/or posters. Two SLPs are in conversation. One says ,"Just found something on The Informed SLP that's going to make our lives easier!"]

11/12/2025

Most of us haven’t had updated training on assessment and intervention of African American English speakers in years (basically since grad school!). Our review, "Affirming voices: Culturally responsive practice with AAE speakers," is based on the latest research in this area and will help you strengthen and sharpen your assessment and intervention practices (and make sure they affirm and reflect students' strengths).

The research makes one thing clear: SLPs play a critical role in shaping how AAE is understood and valued in schools, and our students need us to be knowledgeable and confident advocates.

Head to https://theinformedslp.com/review/Affirming-voices-Culturally-responsive-practice-with-AAE-speakers
now to read the review-- you'll earn 14 minutes of CE credit-- and follow Black SLP creators and researchers like , , and .theslp to continue your learning.

11/11/2025

When it comes to meeting the needs of autistic individuals, space is critical: physical space, emotional space, and processing space.

And as you can read in our new review “Sometimes we need a little SPACE,” it also serves as a handy acronym for remembering what makes autistic folks feel comfortable and supported. Get practical suggestions for creating inclusive classrooms and supporting self-determined learning, plus 10 minutes of CE credit and a downloadable SPACE poster to display and share with colleagues, at https://www.theinformedslp.com/review/Sometimes-we-need-a-little-SPACE

The research: https://doi.org/10.1177/15407969251364226 https://doi.org/10.1177/27546330251370655

[Visual description: Image text reads, "Autistic S.P.A.C.E. Here’s an easy-to-remember framework for authentic, neuroaffirming inclusion." Image text reads, "Sensory Needs. Accommodate diverse sensory profiles." Cartoon image of a child wearing headphones and holding a textured ball. Image text reads, "Predictablity. Honor preferences for routine and structure." Cartoon image of a person sitting next to a child who is lining up blocks. Image text reads, "Acceptance. Empower and education about neurodiversity." Cartoon image of a person holding up a piece of paper and pointing to the paper. Image text reads, "Communication. Support and accept all modes of communication." Cartoon image of two people next to each other using various modes of communication, including AAC. Image text reads, "Empathy. Learn to see things from an autistic perspective." Cartoon image of two people with sad expressions on their face while one person appears to be supporting the other by holding the other's hand. Image text reads, "Let’s make space for neurodiversity. Find the review and download the poster at the link in the caption."]

11/10/2025

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