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2012 PAL Awards
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- “Sherry, thank you so much for working with my girls for so long. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, insight and professionalism made our experience so meaningful. My husband and I appreciate all you have done for them. Let’s keep in touch. Thanks again.”
Mother of 3 and 5 year-old girls
Greenwich, CT
Category Archives: 6-8 year-olds
Figurative Language in “Atlantic”, Speech Therapy
Are you doing a lesson on figurative language? Here is a terrific book to use in Speech Therapy, the classroom or just enjoy reading it to your child. “Atlantic” by G. Brian Karas, is beautifully written and illustrated with clever … Continue reading
Drawing to Build Language in Autistic Kids
A little 5 year-old boy I work with who is autistic has picked up a love for drawing. About a year ago he didn’t want anything to do with it but you can’t keep a pencil or marker out of … Continue reading
Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Autism
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Language in Math, Science and Social Studies
I am constantly amazed at the role language learning plays across all academic subjects–math, science and social studies to name a few. I am working with a sixth grader who has language deficits (processing, word-finding, expressive language) and I am … Continue reading
Posted in 12 years and up, 6-8 year-olds, Language
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Countdown to Halloween, Speech Fun
As I was leaving one of my favorite gift stores, I passed their Halloween exhibit of spooky Silly Banz and glow in the dark ghosts, and my eye caught “Countdown to Halloween” which was a Halloween calendar, much like an … Continue reading
My Friend Has Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia
When I was at our public library, I was searching my favorite spot—new releases. I came up with this book, “My Friend Has Down Syndrome,” by Amanda Doering Tourville. I was struck by its simplicity and clarity of information to … Continue reading
Videos in Speech Therapy for Autistic Kids
This week I used some great videos with my autistic kids. One little boy has a heightened interest in ospreys so I found a video of an osprey hunting for trout, grabbing one, and returning to feed his babies in … Continue reading
Great Games for Speech Therapy
Those of you who follow my blog know that I love to find great games to use in speech therapy. I am particularly interested in games that can promote language development and are fun for the kids to play. “The … Continue reading
Speech Therapy Articulation Carryover for “s”
I work with a 7 year-old boy on /s/ and he is at the carryover stage of therapy. He tends to do well in structured situations but forgets his /s/ in less structured situations like playing a game. Finally I … Continue reading
Posted in 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Articulation
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Rory’s Story Cubes Has iPhone App!
If you think kids in speech therapy enjoy Rory’s Story Cubes, watch them get excited about the iPhone App. Just shake your phone and the dice appear to tumble and land on images to start your story. You can move … Continue reading
Newsweek Reports “Creativity Crisis” With Children
In a recent article in Newsweek, “The Creativity Crisis,” it is reported that for the first time American creativity scores are declining. Children have been tested for creativity and then followed by scholars to see if there is a link … Continue reading
