Jinan Erchid's Blog

9 October 2025

Time-Blocking Has Been a Lifesaver for Me as a Clinician and Mom

Balancing motherhood and a leadership role in speech-language pathology isn’t easy—but time-blocking has changed the game. I protect focused, uninterrupted blocks for clinical care and leadership tasks, while also reserv...

9 September 2025

Right Call: Blending Evidence with Culture, Real-World Realities

In speech-language pathology, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. When making tough decisions, I start with what the research says—but I never stop there. I always ask: does this plan respect the family’s values and l...

9 August 2025

Helping a Fellow Clinician Embrace AAC—and Watching Access Expand

A few months ago, I worked with a colleague who was unsure about using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with her patients. She worried it might replace speech. I offered her case studies, walked her throu...