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As an SLP in the school system as well as private practice, I am always looking for quality handouts that explain the skill sets we are addressing in therapy. My caseload is heavily weighted with students whose IEPs include pragmatic language. Helping parents, teachers and educators to understand the importance of social skills is daunting, especially when we start talking… Read More
The school year is almost over and it’s time for the annual TPT Appreciation Sale! I’m psyched to join the Frenzied SLPs Linky Party! Here are a few products in my store that I am really excited to include in the sale. The first is perfect for Better Hearing & Speech month. It includes three interactive topic books to help… Read More
In celebration of May’s annual Better Hearing & Speech Month, my students are learning a lot about their ears, hearing and sound. Since I work with grades 3-8, I needed to develop activities for a wide range of ages and abilities. For younger students, I used my latest Interactive Topic Books to explore basic ear anatomy. I also found this… Read More
We always talk about the importance of using visuals with students, but visuals for parents are equally important. In my private practice, where the focus of therapy is on social skills, there are two posters that help parents understand the concepts their child is working on as well as the direction of our therapy. I like to refer to these… Read More
Students in my speech room are busy working on their math language skills. In a recent post I told you my reasons SLPs should collaborate with math teachers. This year I wanted to change my perspective and look at math through a language lens. And I am not talking about calculations–believe me my eyes glaze over when I hear numbers… Read More
In graduate school one specific “pearl of wisdom” has stayed with me and guided my therapeutic style. My professor of Development & Nature of Language made the point that language is best learned in “naturalistic” contexts. Sounds easy enough, but creating activities that motivate language-impaired elementary through middle school students AND support academics can be exhausting, especially this time of… Read More
Writing this post has been cathartic and hopefully helps others. Substance abuse is an epidemic, but we receive little training on what to do or how to help a coworker. Have you had a similar experience? How did you respond? bit.ly/2qRrxd3
Substance Abuse at the Workplace: How to Help Your Coworker - Speech Paths
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How to recognize if a coworker has a substance abuse problem and what to do about it.
This year I had a HUGE learning curve as I tackled implementing an AAC device after a 15 year hiatus! Wanted to share some tips for using AAC with adolescents! bit.ly/2o0EElX
I am so doing this with my students!
STEM Challenge for Kids: Design a Paper Plate Marble Maze - Buggy and Buddy
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In this STEM challenge for kids, children will create a paper plate marble maze game inspired by pinball machines using just a few common craft supplies and a marble. Follow our STEM for Kids Pinteres...
I have so many students with anger management issues! Some of these suggestions have been helpful during sessions.
13 Helpful Phrases to Calm an Angry Child
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Doors slamming. Teeth gritted. Anger just rolls from such a tiny body and leaves you feeling helpless. These phrases to calm an angry child will...
Such a sweet story!
Special Education Teacher Includes Her Entire Class In Her Wedding Party
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A special education teacher invited her entire class to be in her wedding party, and the Internet melts When special ed teacher Kinsey French was planning her wedding, she knew there were a few peo…
