Category Archives: 12 years and up

Using Visual Images to Enhance Speech Therapy

Posted on January 25, 2012 by sherry

Many of my students are visual learners, and are weak in the auditory realm. I have to say, I am a visual learner too, so I naturally start making pictures with my hands, ask for paper and markers, look for … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

Great Speech Therapy Ideas for Articulation to Autism

Posted on December 10, 2011 by sherry

I’ve been wanting to blog about great sites that give therapy ideas for speech therapy sessions so I will begin with Heidi Kay and her PediaStaff team who who are working hard to assemble a very complete list of activities, … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Articulation, Autism, Birth-3 year-olds, Games, play, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | 1 Comment

Speech Therapy Lessons for Articulation and Word Finding

Posted on November 29, 2011 by sherry

I think I will blog today about my therapy sessions. I saw kids from 2 1/2 to 13 years old. My takeaway today is how much I love great books and games and how useful they are in my therapy … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Articulation, Books, Games, Language, Word Finding | Leave a comment

Enter the land of “Gubs” for language learning

Posted on September 30, 2011 by sherry

Gamewright’s new games are great for language learning. If you have or are working with kids 10 and older, grab this little deck of cards crammed with fun as you learn the world of Gubs. Lots of learning takes place … 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 →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Elementary School Age, Speech and Language Delay | Leave a comment

“Dabble” Wins PAL Award

Posted on July 6, 2011 by sherry

A simple “fast thinking word game,” “Dabble,” entertains the whole family. Each player is given 20 word tiles and a graduated bleacher on which to place a word of  two, three, four, five and six letters in just five minutes. … Continue reading →

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Articulation Therapy with Speech Buddies

Posted on April 12, 2011 by sherry

Articulation therapy can be easy and hard–easy if a child quickly learns the correct production of the error sound and the rest is embedding drill into fun activities! But what about that persistent case where the child just can’t find … Continue reading →

Posted in 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Apraxia, Articulation | 2 Comments

What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by sherry

Thanks for this excellent, insightful article goes to pediatric occupational therapist, Keri Wilmot, who has combined her many years of experience working with infants and young children and their families with her talent for finding developmental toys that promote a … Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Guide to Teaming with the Schools to Build Language

Posted on February 6, 2011 by sherry

As parents enter the world of special education, the PPT meeting, to plan for your child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) can be daunting. I have had the opportunity to be on “both sides of the table”, representing the school district … Continue reading →

Posted in 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Elementary School, Elementary School Age, Language, Speech and Language Delay | Leave a comment

9 Tips To Get Your Child to Talk About Her School Day

Posted on February 3, 2011 by sherry

Getting teenagers to talk and confide in their parents is a hot topic. But face it. These communication skills should be modeled and practiced from the time your child is very young. Don’t we all want to hear about our … Continue reading →

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