Pediatric Therapy Idea | Sticker Pads
Melissa and Doug Sticker pads are a staple in my therapy closet. They are under $5 each, reusable and can be used with almost any speech or language goal. I generally look for the ones...
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Developing Language Through Play
There are many views on why children play, but a major emphasis during speech therapy is how they play. Play is a way to turn a child’s outside world in. There are sequenced stages of...
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Modeling & Teaching “Wh” Questions
Have you ever asked your child a simple question like “what do you want for lunch?” or “why are you crying?” and they don’t respond? This might be because your child: Does not understand what...
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How can I Model Speech Phrases for My Child?
In what way would you present this sentence to a child who is having trouble with putting together speech? The sentence from first or the second image? In my opinion it is the second. We...
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Assessing Literacy Curriculums Online
*read to me // + video Literacy development results in advancement of our reading, writing speaking and listening abilities. We use literature, in teaching to take concepts from literature and apply them to real life....
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Inferencing Video Resources
Inferencing through videos is a way to bring to life, social situations and experiences with characters and/or actors who solve problems and break down the “why” in others behaviors and actions. Inferencing is the way...
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Using Predictable Lines and Repeated Lines for Emerging Communicators
Two effective literacy strategies for emerging communication are the repeated line and predictable line method. Repeated lines are found in many children’s songs and children’s books. A repeated line is a line or phrase that...
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Teaching Your Baby to Say No!
Yes and no are two words that we use to reject, request, repair and enhance communication. In terms of children acquiring these words, research points out that expressing “no” happens before “yes” even in terms...
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Listen Carefully | Narrative Development
“Michelle go store. Horse fast!” From this narrative could you respond to the child in a back and forth meaningful conversation… probably not! How many times have you done this for another adult to interpret...
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Aided Language Stimulation
Modeling & Aided Language Stimulation in the AAC World Aided Language Stimulation, along is a way to support an AAC user and encourage them to use their new device. Aided Language Stimulation allows the user...
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