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
Tag: pediatric speech therapy
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
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
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
Picnic Themed Language Activities for Speech Therapy
Step into spring or summer with picnic themed language activities in your speech room! I see students year round and this year I kicked off
End of year activities for speech therapy
May is not the time to get fancy with end of year speech activities. It’s a time to make it easier on yourself. The trouble
Tips for communicating with speech families
Staying in touch with caregivers doesn’t need to be difficult or time-consuming. Here are five tips for communicating with speech families that won’t overwhelm you.
Decrease stress with a Sunday checklist
SLPs have always had a stressful job and the past year has added to the issue. Taking five minutes to look over your Sunday checklist
5 Types of Communication Intents
Early language is more about communication intents than vocabulary. Let’s take a look at 5 types we see in early language. Requests When little ones
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The views expressed in this blog are my own and are intended to inspire other speech-language pathologists in their own practice. If you are a parent, teacher or other educator, these ideas are not intended to take the place of treatment by a certified clinician. Read full disclaimer here.
