Author Archives: sherry

Halloween Lessons in Speech Therapy

Posted on September 18, 2011 by sherry

I know everyone is gearing up in their speech therapy session for Halloween. Kids seem to love this holiday and I know a few of my peers who go overboard too! I wanted to share a new book that is … Continue reading →

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FLASHWORDZ Wins PAL Award

Posted on September 18, 2011 by sherry

If  you are looking for a fast word game for kids 10 and up, this is it. Each round is so quick and everyone’s minds are working as they form words for points. A great game to reinforce reading, try … Continue reading →

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Winner Announced for Konexi Giveaway!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by sherry

Congratulations to our winner of the Konexi Giveaway! Alexis is the random winner. I know you will enjoy this game and I look forward to your comments on how you use it with kids! Thanks to all my readers who … Continue reading →

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Free Game Giveaway! Konexi, Winning Word Game

Posted on September 12, 2011 by sherry

I’m announcing a great give-away of games from The Wonder Forge beginning with their PAL Award Winner, “Konexi,” the gravity defying word game. Fun for ages 10 and up, Konexi challenges players to construct a tower of letters every which … Continue reading →

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Free Give-Away of a Wonder Forge Game

Posted on September 11, 2011 by sherry

This week starts my give-aways of great games by The Wonder Forge. This unique and talented company creates games that elicit language through clever activities or pretend play. Kids love these games and adults do too. Best of all, kids … Continue reading →

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How To Manage IEP Process For Parents

Posted on September 8, 2011 by sherry

Autism Speaks just released a new 26 page guide, “Individualized Educational Plan (IEP): Summary, Process and Practical Tips”  to help parents navigate the IEP process. Developed by a group of pro bono lawyers at Goodwin Proctor, this guide is available … Continue reading →

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Using Apps for Speech Therapy

Posted on September 6, 2011 by sherry

Today I took my “Speech With Milo-Sequencing” to my first stop with little James, 2 1/2 years old. Although sequencing is a skill beyond a 2 year-old, I thought I would use the pictures to elicit language. James quickly started … Continue reading →

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Best New Apps For Speech Therapy

Posted on September 5, 2011 by sherry

We all know that kids love using our iPad and iPhones–it’s been called a child’s new best friend. I am amazed at the ease with which a 2 year-old, delayed in language, quickly manipulates figures on his dad’s iPhone and … Continue reading →

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Two Fun Preschool Books for Speech Therapy and Read-Alouds

Posted on September 1, 2011 by sherry

Two new PAL Award Winners are great fun with the preschool crowd. “The Splendid Spotted Snake” has kids mesmerized as the magic ribboned snake lengthens on each page and adds a row of new colored spots. It’s fun to sit … Continue reading →

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Back to School Speech Therapy Apps

Posted on August 27, 2011 by sherry

As we speech therapists head back to school or start up our practices after summer vacation, we are always on the hunt for new, exciting and effective therapy activities. Since kids are using iPads, iPods and iPhones so much to … Continue reading →

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