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...
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Is the Toy Industry Listening to Kids With Special Needs?
Earning bling for my princess tiara, landing at the secret rangers headquarters, shooting mini-marshmallows, cuddling up in a wearable puppet,...
Toy Trends At the New York International Toy Fair 2012
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...
“Language Builder” App Review for Speech Therapy
By Katie Kelley, Speech Language Pathologist Language Builder is another wonderful app put out by Mobile Education Tools, the same developers who...
Great New Picture Books for Speech Therapy
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...
Using Visual Images to Enhance Speech Therapy
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...
Best New Games for Speech Therapy
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...
Lessons for Description, Association, Inference for Speech Therapy
When I find a good book to use with several of my clients in speech therapy, it is truly a gift. So it is exciting to share a gem I found at one of...
Best Speech Therapy Apps, Conversation Builder
It is my pleasure to introduce guest blogger, Katie Kelley, a speech language pathologist whose insightful reviews of the best apps for use in...
E-Books vs Print Books for Children?
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...
A Great Way to Teach Syllables And Explain “Why”
I always enjoyed working in the schools and now look forward to my bi-monthly meetings with the staff at an elementary school who works with one of...
Great Speech Therapy Ideas for Articulation to Autism
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...
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