Category Archives: 6-8 year-olds

Kids Who Plan Their Speech Therapy Sessions

Posted on March 4, 2012 by sherry

I really love all the kids I work with but admittedly some take a little more energy than others! I had a long day on Thursday and was pacing myself since my last appointment was with a second grader working … Continue reading →

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Man With Asperger’s Syndrome Learns Skills Studying Talk Show Hosts

Posted on March 4, 2012 by sherry

This story is gratifying on several fronts. First, I love it when one of my sons sends me a link to an interesting story or helpful piece of advice for my business. Sometimes it is a link to a great … Continue reading →

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Best Speech Therapy Apps: Articulation Station by Little Bee

Posted on March 1, 2012 by sherry

“Articulation Station” by Little Bee has all the app-tributes for an engaging, fun, successful therapy session. Organized in a thoughtful way, it promotes practice of the 22 sounds of the English language, by initial, medial and final placement in a … Continue reading →

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New Challenges For Speech Therapists Working in the Schools

Posted on February 26, 2012 by sherry

Over the past couple of weeks I have spoken to some SLP’s who I’ve worked with or known over the years in several states who are doing therapy in the schools. Listening to their stories of what is required now … Continue reading →

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Is the Toy Industry Listening to Kids With Special Needs?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by sherry

Earning bling for my princess tiara, landing at the secret rangers headquarters, shooting mini-marshmallows, cuddling up in a wearable puppet, guessing, rhyming, plinking and popping, I was captivated by every minute of the 2012 New York International Toy Fair. The air … Continue reading →

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Toy Trends At the New York International Toy Fair 2012

Posted on February 15, 2012 by sherry

It only took one day at the New York International Toy Fair to note what I thought was the biggest trend in 2012–pairing the iPad and tablets to traditional play whether it was a board game, puzzle or trampoline. I … Continue reading →

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“Language Builder” App Review for Speech Therapy

Posted on February 7, 2012 by sherry

 By Katie Kelley, Speech Language Pathologist Language Builder is another wonderful app put out by Mobile Education Tools, the same developers who created Story Builder and Conversation Builder.  Like Conversation Builder, this app uses real photos and pictures are taken in … Continue reading →

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Great New Picture Books for Speech Therapy

Posted on February 5, 2012 by sherry

I love to use outstanding picture books in therapy. Kids learn to love books, identify the elements of a great story and practice many critical thinking  or articulation skills. Here are some of my favorite new books that kids enjoy: … 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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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 →

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