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
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
Using Book Companions In Speech Therapy
Using Book Companions in Speech Therapy After many, many requests, I have finally created book companions that address the deeper reading comprehension issues our kids have with narratives. Most of what is on the market for book companions are heavily-themed activities RELATED to the book topic. Don't get me wrong, there is a place for that. However, I set out to create an easy lesson … [Read more...] about Using Book Companions 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
Using an Advent Calendar in Speech Therapy
How to use an advent calendar in speech therapy I ran across the galvanized advent calendar at Target this Christmas and quickly realized it can be used all year round in speech therapy for so many language concepts! I feel like it's similar to using a dollhouse. As you can see in the photo, I gathered some small toys and other objects I had around and put them in randomly. You get the added … [Read more...] about Using an Advent Calendar in Speech Therapy