Category Archives: 3-6 year-olds

Using “AlphaTots” App for Speech Therapy

Posted on January 31, 2012 by sherry

As I am exploring the world of apps, I am finding there is a pattern in my behavior. In much the same way that I am drawn to outstanding toys, books and games for the mass market versus products marketed … Continue reading →

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“Splish Splash Splat” Wins PAL Award for Language Learning Fun

Posted on January 29, 2012 by sherry

Splat was enjoying the perfect dream as candy fish swam by when mom interrupted his sleep, declaring it was time to get up. And oh, by the way, his arch enemy, Spike was coming over for a playdate after school. … Continue reading →

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Best New Games for Speech Therapy

Posted on January 22, 2012 by sherry

I have always used toys and games in my speech therapy sessions that are designed for all kids, meaning the fun factor comes first. It has been my passion to find outstanding products marketed for the general population, that have … Continue reading →

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Pediatric Speech Therapy, Parents’ To Do List

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sherry

I was asked to compile a list of “Do’s and Don’ts” for parents of children with whom I work–what I’d really like to tell them to make pediatric speech therapy a successful, collaborative venture. So many things came to mind … Continue reading →

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E-Books vs Print Books for Children?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by sherry

With the influx of technology into the world of children’s books, it is interesting to watch the reaction of new parents to the options available to them–read a paper book and turn the pages or pull out your tablet and … Continue reading →

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How to Choose and Use the Best Games for Children with Special Needs

Posted on January 8, 2012 by sherry

I want to write a series of blogs on how to choose and use the best games, toys and books for children with special needs, since that is where my passion, experience and expertise in speech language therapy and great … Continue reading →

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New Books to Teach Inference to Autistic Kids

Posted on December 12, 2011 by sherry

I love finding great books that can teach inference to autistic kids. The books need to share a simple story in prose (rhyming texts are great for language learning but are harder to follow) with clear, bold illustrations to visually … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Best Duplo Lego Sets to Build Speech and Language

Posted on November 25, 2011 by sherry

At this time of year I am often asked for my opinion of what toys have lasting value and what parents should buy for their kids. This last week I was working with a 3 year-old who is building his … Continue reading →

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