From School SLP to Private Practice: The Why and How Into Private Practice

From School SLP to Private Practice: The Why and How Into Private Practice

Presenters

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  Ahlam Issa

  M.S., CCC-SLP

  Ahlam Issa, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ahlam has worked with children and adults of all ages, helping them find joy in communicating. Ahlam Issa received her Master of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders from Eastern Michigan University. She worked in the school system for a number of years before opening her own private practice. She owns Issa Speech Therapy, a bilingual private practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan that specializes in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, and fluency disorders. As the owner of Issa Speech Therapy and an ASHA Certified Speech Language Pathologist, Ahlam provides services in schools, in person, and via teletherapy to toddlers, school-aged children, and adults throughout Michigan. Ahlam enjoys working with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She believes that it is important for therapy to be fun, engaging, and culturally and linguistically responsive. Ahlam’s goal at Issa Speech Therapy is to provide individualized treatment based on the needs of her clients and work closely with families to ensure their progress and growth.

Learning Objectives

Identify the “why” of starting a private practice

Discuss how to start a private practice while still working a full-time job

Discuss the importance of setting boundaries and hiring at the right time

Describe actionable strategies to help you scale your practice and be successful

Agenda

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction & Overview
10 minutes	The “Why” in Starting A Private Practice
15 minutes	Developing A Plan While Working A Full Time Job
15 minutes	Setting Boundaries & Avoiding Burnout
10 minutes	Strategies to Scale Your Business & The Power Of Social Media
5 minutes	Q&A

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Ahlam Issa is a salaried employee for a charter school company, Global Educational Excellence, and owner of Issa Speech Therapy, a private practice. Ahlam Issa is receiving compensation for this course.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Ahlam Issa has no non-financial relationship to disclose.
Speakers - Content	Ahlam has no additional content information to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area, Professional Area

To earn ASHA CEUs you must complete the courses by viewing them, provide course feedback, pass the exams with a score of 80 or more, provide your ASHA credentials, and confirm submission.

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