IKEA has some great speech therapy finds for great deals. I have bought a random assortment of things from there over the years for my speech room. For those of you who don’t have an IKEA nearby, Amazon just started selling many IKEA items! Currently, the prices are more expensive on Amazon though so I…
Teaching How to Formulate and Ask Questions
Asking and answering questions is a critical skill in language development, and are two very different concepts to teach! Teaching a child HOW to formulate questions gives them the power to communicate on a different level – gather information, connect with others socially, and initiate conversations. First off, let’s discuss the developmental norms of asking…
How to Help a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder Succeed in Speech Therapy
As SLPs, comprehending the sensory needs of children with sensory processing disorder allows us to better understand, help, and have more effective speech therapy sessions. It is not uncommon for a child with sensory processing disorder (SPD) to also receive speech services. SPD is especially common in those diagnosed with autism – research shows 78%…
Figurative Language: Idioms in Speech Therapy
Idioms are a type of figurative language that speech-language pathologists work on because they are an essential skill to learn in order to communicate effectively, particularly socially. They are also important for academic success, especially in the secondary grades. Most students struggle with idioms because of a language disorder; they may also have a difficult…
Why You Should Be Using Play Dough Mats in Speech Therapy
Work on countless speech and language targets in an engaging way with play dough mats! Play dough mats are a great way to use play dough in a functional, interactive way in therapy. As I’m sure you’re already well aware, play dough is a popular activity among a wide age group. Since it’s fun and…
Are You a New SLP in Need of Materials?
Are you in your first year of working as an SLP, SLPA, or even a CFY? I have a shop deal to help you jump start your therapy toolbox! First off, congrats! This is an exciting (but perhaps stressful) time as you are navigating new waters, and you may not have a lot of resources…
Tips and Tricks: How to Draw on PDFs
If you are a teacher who works one-on-one or in small groups this is a great PDF trick to be more efficient with your time and materials! Do you use PDF resources? Or perhaps you have a CD lying around somewhere with PDF versions of some of your workbooks. Or better yet, have you bought…
Top Amazon Purchases for Your Speech Room
When I first started working I had zero resources and no budget (sound familiar!?) I made some Amazon purchases that I still use years and years later! There are many specific speech therapy and educational resources you can find on Amazon, but these are great basic purchases that aren’t costly and you can use across…
3 Profound TED Talks on Sparking Creativity in Students
Inspiring creativity in all students should be a main focus of educators – to lead to more engaged learning, better problem-solving skills, and to more effectively reach all types of learners. Here are 3 TED talks to help you foster creativity in the learning process! 1. 3 Rules to Spark Learning Ramsey Musallam, a high…
Help me Find my Voice: The Power of Manding
Welcome and thanks to my guest blogger, Rose from ABA Speech! Do you have students on your caseload who are non verbal or limited verbally? Sometimes it can be very overwhelming to know where to start with students who are just developing a way to communicate with the world. When I encounter a student at…
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