How to implement remote, digital Speech Teletherapy / Telepractice With the recent school and clinic closings due to COVID-19, many SLPs are looking into the e-learning options like Speech Therapy Telepractice to deliver remote services. I wanted to remind/show you that my resources you have downloaded CAN be used interactively as a NO PRINT method. In this post, I explain how to send resources … [Read more...] about How To Implement Remote Digital Speech Teletherapy / Telepractice
L Book List For Articulation Therapy
The Best /L/ Books for Articulation Often times, selecting books to use in speech therapy can be time-consuming and productivity is lost. I want to create lists to make articulation therapy more efficient. Using a literacy-based approach to articulation therapy is essential in my therapy room. As you know, many of our kids have language goals as well. Books offer a great way to monitor the … [Read more...] about L Book List For Articulation Therapy
Using Cumulative Storybooks In Speech Therapy
With their wide-reaching abilities to address multiple goals, cumulative storybooks can be an effective therapy tool. Using a literacy-based approach, we are automatically aligning to the classroom curriculum. Incorporating cumulative storybooks in speech therapy is particularly beneficial to students with Apraxia of speech as the repetitive text takes the burden off their motor-planning system. … [Read more...] about Using Cumulative Storybooks In Speech Therapy
Narrative Intervention In Speech Therapy
After many, many requests for more in-depth language bookmarks, I have finally created book companions that address the deeper reading comprehension issues our kids have with narratives. Early in my baby-SLP career, I'd read a book then ask recall questions. That was the extent of my "literacy-based speech." yikes. Teachers would say, "Billy" can't retell a story or sequence the … [Read more...] about Narrative Intervention In Speech Therapy
Easy & Functional Speech Therapy Crafts
If I'm being honest, I'm not really one for glitter and glue. My therapy time is limited and I work hard to maximize my time with students in therapy. If it's not functional, I'm not doing it. However, I do love being creative and I know parents appreciate seeing their kid's work come home - especially for the holidays! I designed these simple crafts to pair with the Dice and Dot resources to … [Read more...] about Easy & Functional Speech Therapy Crafts
Play-Based Speech Therapy: Using Mr. Potato Head To Build Language Skills
Who doesn’t love Mr. Potato Head? He is classic and he can be a versatile tool to target MANY of the common language goals in play-based speech therapy sessions. You can use him to address a variety of receptive and expressive language goals, such as, prepositions, following directions, requesting, and more. Here are some ways for effectively using Mr. Potato Head to build language skills with … [Read more...] about Play-Based Speech Therapy: Using Mr. Potato Head To Build Language Skills