My private practice is 9 years old and lately I am hearing from some former parents who are asking for a tune-up in therapy for their kids....
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Move! Sing! Play Along and Sing! CD’s for Therapists and Parents
I learned about this wonderful set of CD's created by music therapist and educator, Margie La Bella, when she submitted them and won a PAL Award....
New Playmobil Sets for Language Learning
I just awarded two new Playmobil sets with the PAL Award because they generate such rich pretend play and language for learning. "My First 1.2.3...
Lego Creative Sorter Wins PAL Award, Speech Therapy Tool
Here's a multi-use lego DUPLO bucket for loads of therapy fun. Spread the word to your OT and PT friends too because there is a lot of fine motor...
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,...
Pediatric Speech Therapy, Parents’ To Do List
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...
“I Can Play That” Brings Together Language, Literacy and Pretend Play
"I Can Play That" is the latest in a series of wonderful resources to encourage language development through reading by Dr. Susan Lederer. Her first...
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...
Playonwords.com Announces Top 10 PAL Award Picks 2011, Holiday Gift Guide
Playonwords.com Announces Top 10 PAL (Play Advances Language) Award Picks 2011, Holiday Gift Guide: Best 10 Toys, Games and Books That Spark Fun and...
“Rain Brings Frogs: A Little Book of Hope”
Want a little sunshine on a cloudy day? Pick up Maryann Cocca-Leffler's "Rain Brings Frogs: A Little Book of Hope" to leave a smile on your face. In...
The Splendid Spotted Snake by Schwartz and Wilensky
"The Splendid Spotted Snake"grows on you as each page turned reveals an added link to our slithery friend. Kids love the magic ribbon technology as...
Short and Sweet Talk to Your Baby
In addition to your "running commentary" describing your activities like a reporter to your baby, you should have have some times of using short,...
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