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Social Skills Game: Heart to Heart

Social Skills Game: Heart to Heart

February 5, 2015

A favorite game in my speech room is Apples to Apples–it’s one of those games that has me scratching my head wondering “why didn’t I think of that?”  It’s a great activity to build linguistic and cognitive skills.  Not only does it develop vocabulary, but allows kids to “think outside of the box” and deepen comprehension of conceptual overlap. Best… Read More

Filed Under: emotions, Social Skills, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day, Vocabulary

Social “Monsters”

Social “Monsters”

January 31, 2015

I’m sure you will agree that most of our best therapy ideas are inspired by our students.  In my private practice our focus is on social skills, where one client described his struggles as “having a little monster inside–I guess I need to train him”.  As soon as those words escaped his mouth, I was on to the idea for… Read More

Filed Under: emotions, Social Skills, Uncategorized, Zones of Regulation

Emotions Match Up

Emotions Match Up

November 20, 2014

Many of the students I work with have difficulty with emotional regulation skills.  A challenge has been to find engaging activities and materials for older students.  That’s why I created this activity to reinforce emotional regulation concepts that they are learning in our sessions. After dealing the cards (I printed mine out on card stock and quickly cut up), students… Read More

Filed Under: emotions, Uncategorized, Zones of Regulation

Operation: Teaching Emotional Regulation Skills

Operation: Teaching Emotional Regulation Skills

November 9, 2014

Like most of my fellow SLP’s, I try to use games in creative ways that target therapy goals.  I have so many students in both my school setting and private practice that struggle with emotional regulation issues, so that’s been a huge focus of my therapy lately.  A challenge is to make abstract concepts tangible and visible to my students…. Read More

Filed Under: emotions, Uncategorized

Calming Techiniques for Children

Calming Techiniques for Children

November 2, 2014

Children who struggle with emotional regulation skills are often described as impulsive and reactive.  Their emotional and sensory “engines” are in high gear.  There are internal and external distractions that vie for their attention. That’s why it’s important to develop calming techniques for children. It’s also important to understand the foundational skills necessary to help children solve social problems.  … Read More

Filed Under: emotions, Uncategorized

5 Skills to Help Children Solve Social Problems

5 Skills to Help Children Solve Social Problems

June 4, 2014

When I ask parents what their concerns are about their child’s social communication and interaction skills, most express worries over their child’s ability to get along with others, make friends, regulate emotions and make good choices.  The common thread I am hearing is that parents want their children to be able to make solve social problems and resolve conflicts–whether this… Read More

Filed Under: emotions, Problem Solving, Social Skills, Uncategorized

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  • Working with older students in speech therapy and counseling can be challenging!  Here is an easy, fun therapy ideas for middle school and teen students to target emotions and feelings.  There are even links to free worksheets to help students identify and express their emotions!  #emotions #socialskills #zonesofregulation<br>
  • Learning about social context clues is FUN when you're a detective! In our social skills groups, kids learn to focus on important clues.  Speech therapists and counselors can easily use with Social Thinking curriculum.  #socialskills
  • Read how I use music in speech therapy--playlists included!
  • Read how my students created an emotions color wheel in the school hall! Fun long-term project that can be done collaboratively with teachers & counselors!
  • Working with older students in speech therapy and counseling can be challenging!  Here are easy, fun therapy ideas for middle school and teen students to target emotions and feelings.  There are even links to free worksheets to help students identify and express their emotions!  #emotions #socialskills #zonesofregulation<br>
  • Listening skills are important for social skills and academic skills.  Here are fun activities to help middle school students improve their active listening skills!  Active listening will help them with friendship, conversation and classroom success!  #socialskills #listening<br>
  • Try this easy strategy to deepen comprehension and critical thinking skills!
  • Teach young children emotions vocabulary with these fun activities!  Free downloads included.
  • See how I am using my latest resource in therapy to work on social skills, emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution.
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