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

Studies have shown that students with disabilities “are more likely to experience trauma, including violence and neglect, than students without disabilities.” As a result, we must be aware of trauma-informed practices to support our children’s communication and confidence. Kara Lynch and Leah Totten of Sprouted Roots Therapy and Wellness offer great reminders with 5 Trauma-Informed Tips for Speech Therapists.

Tech Bytes

The Virtual Speech Center is a website that provides a comprehensive list of app recommendations to address various communication needs. Their list is organized by categories, age groups, and bundles. If you have not seen it and are looking for some new apps to integrate into your speech therapy, the Virtual Speech Center may be a great place to start.

Student Swap

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) updated its language for certification standards at the start of the new year. It will be beneficial to review ASHA’s updated certification standards as you progress through your program to stay on target.

Wellness Corner

Have you ever found yourself avoiding rest? “In a world that pushes constant doing, choosing to rest might be the bravest thing you can do.” Maya Fleischer with Tiny Buddha provides some small ways to give yourself permission to find time for rest.

Levity Lounge

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” —Ghandi