Boosting engagement with…preschoolers!
Preschoolers come to us with limited attention spans. The best way to maintain your sanity is to boost engagement throughout your speech therapy session with
Author: Kim Lewis
Scissor Activities in Speech
Are you the type of SLP who is always up for a good craft, or does the idea of “art” make you sweat? Incorporating scissor
Miniature Objects vs. Picture Cards in Articulation Therapy
Where do you fall in the debate over using miniature objects vs. picture cards in speech sessions? Most SLPs have a definite preference for one.
Expectations for Speech Clarity
Parents are often confused by speech clarity guidelines especially when it comes to late talkers. If you can’t understand what your child is trying to
Using Books in Speech Therapy
Speech-language pathologists know using books is one of the BEST ways to build language, but are often quick to assign that task to caregivers. Our
Why Action Words are Important
The role of verbs in language development The first words children say are almost always labels for common (to them) objects or people. Makes sense,
Feed Me Games for Speech Therapy
“Feed Me” games for speech therapy are classics because they: are easy to set up engage kids for a long time While they are most
What counts as a first word?
Parents are often surprised (and relieved) at our first meeting when I let them know that a lot of the communication their child is attempting
The BEST ways to use ice cream in language therapy!
Keep children engaged in therapy with ice cream themed activities Yum! Let’s bring some ice cream themed activities into our speech room! Whether you are
How to Avoid SLP Burnout
6 happy habits to make next year easier (& they’re not what you think!) Most school based SLPs will have ten glorious weeks to enjoy
Avoid SLP Burnout
How to maintain your momentum as an SLP for over 20 years If you are in any of the SLP Facebook groups, you’ll notice an
Ocean Themes in Speech Therapy
When you think ocean themes in speech therapy are you assuming it’s for those of us who see students in the summer? It’s time to
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