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It has been a LONG time since I’ve used an AAC device in my speech therapy sessions. The last time was probably over 15 years ago when I worked with multiply handicapped children, and the AAC devices were LOW tech. If I were a betting person, I would have put money on never encountering an AAC device again in my… Read More
Whenever I work on social skills I frequently incorporate role-play. Role-playing is a fun way to help build social skills and learn about social rules. The kids always love these activities (whether watching or acting) and their attention increases. I wanted to share some of my ideas for making role-play fun and effective in your speech room: Demonstrate the role-play… Read More
When our school IT director asked if I wanted to try out the Amazon Echo Dot with my students, I quickly said “yes!”. I’ll admit I had no idea what I was going to do with it or what the Amazon Echo Dot even really was, but I’m always eager to try new things! Using Amazon Echo in speech therapy… Read More
Listening is a skill that is a lifelong process and our students with attention and social cognitive difficulties need to continually work on active listening. I like to use the term active listening instead of whole body listening with my middle and upper elementary students for several reasons. First, although active listening includes whole body listening, there is more… Read More
At the ASHA convention in Philadelphia, I attended many wonderful seminars. One that provided a great critical thinking strategy was offered by Stacey Crowley from Learning Tree Literacy. Called the 5 WHYS, it is remarkably simple and based on the “Socratic” approach to teaching by probing the student with questions aimed at driving thinking deeper and deeper. Here it is… Read More
Developing vocabulary strategies helps our students tackle unfamiliar words in the classroom. I wanted to share this simple vocabulary strategy that helps students think more deeply about what they know when they encounter a concept or word. I keep this visual posted where it can be easily read. No matter what the activity, there is always an opportunity to discuss… Read More
Do you work with students with EBD? Do you struggle to understand your therapeutic role? Check out my blog series, where I'll share ideas for students K-12 as well as free materials! speech-paths.com/2018/10/working-with-students-classified-as-emotionally-disturbed-whats-our-role/
Preparing our students to be effective communicators in public dialogue is part of our responsibility as SLPs. The Kavanaugh hearing helped me start a conversation about the power of words and the importance of effective communication. speech-paths.com/2018/10/teaching-students-internet-communication/
Do you need motivating materials for older students? My 🎃 Halloween Legends is 25% off for the #oct2018SLPmusthave sale! No prep & great for mixed groups 👍
Great information from Linda at Looks Like Language on using visuals with children with autism!
www.lookslikelanguage.com/2018/01/tips-for-getting-started-with-autism.html?m=1
Tips for Getting Started with Autism Effectively
lookslikelanguage.com
Free visuals and tips for using them effectively! Looks Like Language goes live on the Speechie Show!No politics here, just an incredibly interesting read on the development of character.
www.deseretnews.com/article/900034708/in-light-of-brett-kavanaugh-an-indepth-look-at-how-and-when...
In light of Brett Kavanaugh, an indepth look at how and when character is formed in kids
deseretnews.com
Whether or not you believe the accusations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, recent events have raised questions about whether what we do as teens reveals our essential character. Wh...
