Category Archives: Autism

Best Speech Therapy Apps, Conversation Builder

Posted on January 17, 2012 by sherry

It is my pleasure to introduce guest blogger,  Katie Kelley, a speech language pathologist whose insightful reviews of the best apps for use in therapy give a fresh perspective on how we can optimize our work with children with special … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Apps, Autism, Elementary School Age, Language, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

A Great Way to Teach Syllables And Explain “Why”

Posted on December 13, 2011 by sherry

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 my kids on the autism spectrum. There is such a depth of knowledge … Continue reading →

Posted in 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Autism, Elementary School Age, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Autism, Elementary School Age, Language, 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

Tips for Halloween with Autistic Kids

Posted on October 5, 2011 by sherry

I came across this excellent article I wanted to share with my readers: “How to Take the Trick Out of Trick or Treat” Solutions for the Halloween Blues for our Special Needs Kids” by Esther Hess, Ph.D. I had the … Continue reading →

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Best New Apps For Speech Therapy

Posted on September 5, 2011 by sherry

We all know that kids love using our iPad and iPhones–it’s been called a child’s new best friend. I am amazed at the ease with which a 2 year-old, delayed in language, quickly manipulates figures on his dad’s iPhone and … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Apps, Autism, Elementary School Age, Language, Preschool, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | 2 Comments

Summer Lesson for Speech Therapy

Posted on June 5, 2011 by sherry

As summer rolls in, and we are thinking about the beach, kids in speech therapy gain vocabulary and learn concepts from clever picture books about summer and the beach. Melanie Watt’s “Scaredy Squirrel  at the Beach” was such a hit … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Autism, Language, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

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 →

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

Speech Therapy Language Lessons from Picture Books

Posted on March 27, 2011 by sherry

I love finding great picture books to teach language lessons. I have been using “My Dog Lyle “by Goldfinger for several goals with children in speech therapy. Lyle is quite the extraordinary dog as his owner describes his special characteristics, … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Autism, Books, Language, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

Great Games for Speech Therapy

Posted on March 15, 2011 by sherry

At the New York Toy Fair 2011, I found many wonderful games for kids but two in particular stand out for speech therapy. “Guess How I Feel?” by Fun and Function helps kids talk about their feelings and reactions to … Continue reading →

Posted in 6-8 year-olds, Articulation, Autism, Language, play, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment