In this episode of the School of Speech podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Naomi Rodgers, PhD, CCC-SLP, Philip Cobiths, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Beth Walker, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, for a thoughtful conversation about the social-emotional needs of students with communication disorders. Many students face challenges that extend beyond speech and language, affecting their confidence, relationships, classroom participation, and overall school experience. Yet many school-based SLPs report receiving little formal training on how to recognize and support these social-emotional needs within everyday therapy.
Together, they examine what the research tells us about the connection between communication and social-emotional well-being and discuss practical, collaborative strategies that school-based SLPs can apply in their day-to-day practice. From creating supportive therapy environments to partnering with educators and families, the conversation highlights ways to help students build confidence, strengthen participation, and develop the communication skills they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.
Together, they examine what the research tells us about the connection between communication and social-emotional well-being and discuss practical, collaborative strategies that school-based SLPs can apply in their day-to-day practice. From creating supportive therapy environments to partnering with educators and families, the conversation highlights ways to help students build confidence, strengthen participation, and develop the communication skills they need to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.
