Authentic Communication Through Project-Based Learning with Erin Milewsk - School of Speech

What if speech-language therapy gave students a reason to communicate that extended beyond the therapy room? Guest: Erin Milewsk, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of the *School of Speech* podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes Erin Milewsk, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how project-based learning (PBL) can turn everyday therapy goals into meaningful communication experiences built around students' interests and strengths. From creating books and films to running school newspapers, coffee carts, and interviews, Erin shares practical examples of projects that encourage students to communicate with purpose. She explains how these activities can be designed to address speech, language, literacy, social communication, AAC, and self-advocacy goals while giving students opportunities to collaborate, solve problems, make decisions, and share their ideas. About the Guest: Erin Milewsk, MS, CCC-SLP, i is an elementary school-based speech-language pathologist with a passion for strengths-based, student-centered practice. She earned both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Marywood University and holds a Trauma-Informed Practice Certificate from Elizabethtown College. Show Notes: First Steps to Incorporating a Strengths-Based Approach Into School Sessions How an SLP Supports Students With Classroom-based Intervention Getting Younger Students Involved in the IEP Process An SLP and Music Teacher Integrate Strategies and Skills in Elementary Schools