By: Sarah Guigneaux, MS, CCC-SLP, Publications Committee Member

Cafe TSHA is an initiative of the TSHA Publications Board. Levity Lounge is a walk on the lighter side. Tips for Tx offers clever hacks to up your therapy game. Tech Bytes covers new and noteworthy technology finds. Student Swap provides student-focused ideas and inspiration. Wellness Corner emphasizes self-care for service providers. We encourage you to submit your ideas to publications@txsha.org for consideration for publication in future issues. 

Tips for Tx

You may have heard of the cycles approach for addressing phonology, but have you ever thought of using cycles for language? Carrie Clark with Speech and Language Kids Hub shares her ideas in this fascinating podcast on how to fill gaps in multiple areas of language without feeling overwhelmed.

 

Tech Bytes

We all have seen how artificial intelligence (AI) has changed our community and professions. The University of St. Augustine developed an interesting article regarding how AI can benefit us as we support rising students and with our clients.

Student Swap

As you are studying the communication sciences, you may see chapters of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) on your campus. Did you know NSSLHA shares a list of scholarships specifically for communication sciences and disorders students? There are also leadership opportunities and ways to connect with your community as you are rising to the next level in your career.

Wellness Corner

Have you ever engaged in a wellness challenge? As the weather starts to cool down, pick two or three of these self-care ideas to help you feel a little better. In about two months, it will be amazing to see how you grow if you take a few little moments to care for yourself.
 

Levity Lounge

“A voice is a voice, no matter how small. Your words matter. Behavior is communication. Everyone deserves a voice. Inclusion is my love language. Abilities outweigh disabilities. Communication is a right, not a privilege.” —Unknown