Wordless picture books are some of my favorite tools to use with children of all ages. If you’re not currently using them, I highly recommend getting a few books and introducing them into your speech therapy practice. Because there are only illustrations, wordless picture books are a versatile tool with tons of language opportunities. They…
Strategies for Tantrum-Free Transitions
Transitions can be challenging – to and from speech therapy as well as in the therapy session! Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder or sensory processing disorder typically have a difficult time with transitions. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to keep kids focused and know what to expect as you move between tasks or…
What is Speech-Language Pathology?
Have you ever wondered what exactly a speech-language pathologist does? The scope of practice for an SLP is quite extensive. SLPs work with all ages, from infants to adults, on a wide range of communication skills as well as feeding and swallowing. They also work in a variety of settings, such as schools, hospitals, private…
My Favorite Source for Quality Online CEUs (+ a coupon code)
I’m always on the lookout for affordable and convenient continuing education that is ASHA approved. Because of this, I’ve always had an online subscription for CEUs. I have most recently started using MedBridge.com – and it has exceeded my expectations of a continuing education site. The quality of videos and added features quickly made it…
6 Educating and Inspiring TED Talks on Autism
April is Autism Awareness Month, or better yet, Acceptance Month. Autism is a life-long social communication disorder and has become a hot topic in our society. I rounded up some TED Talks on autism – ranging from research to experiences. Learn the history of diagnosing autism, what it is like to live with autism or have…
30 Books to Help Teach Negation
Negation is a critical part of language development that is targeted by SLPs in speech therapy. This is a common grammar difficulty found in emerging language. Examples of negatives include: no, not, never, none, no one, nothing, don’t, can’t, won’t, etc. Books are a really fun way to teach this concept! I rounded up some…
Why You Should be Using Wind Up Toys in Speech Therapy
Wind up toys are an item that every pediatric SLP should have in their toolbox! It’s a versatile, inexpensive toy that kids love! There are so many ways I use these toys and am constantly finding new ways to implement them into my speech therapy sessions. I’ve listed the main ways I use them in…
Using One Item in Mixed Therapy Groups for Multiple Goals
Welcome and thanks to my guest blogger, Betsy from Love Speech Therapy! How using just ONE item in mixed therapy groups can actually address multiple student goals! Planning for mixed groups in therapy can be tough! Working on semantics, syntax, pragmatics, and articulation all in one session can be difficult. What do you do? Prep…
Games for Developing Social Skills
I’ve rounded up interactive games to work on social skills with all ages! These games cover various types of pragmatics – emotions, perspective taking, self-esteem, anger management, empathy, manners, friendship, and morals! The games are listed in order of suggested age use. Q’s RACE TO THE TOP – $24.99 This is a board game designed…
6 Ways to Use Ball Poppers in Speech Therapy
Ball poppers are a versatile toy and fun way to elicit language in speech therapy! You can use them to target many language goals, they are highly motivating and engaging, low cost, and can be used with a wide age range. Poppers are a simple toy that when squeezed, a foam ball shoots out of…
