Category Archives: Speech and Language Delay

Kid’s Progress in Speech Therapy

Posted on May 10, 2012 by sherry

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. Yesterday I did a preschool observation of a little 4 1/2 year-old boy … Continue reading →

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More Preschool Speech Therapy Ideas

Posted on May 9, 2012 by sherry

This week, I blogged in response to a question I got from a fellow SLP asking for ideas to keep preschoolers engaged in a speech and language lesson. As I was working with a 2 1/2 year-old today, I was … Continue reading →

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Speech Therapy Ideas for Preschoolers

Posted on May 7, 2012 by sherry

One of the joys of having a blog is that I hear from people literally all around the world. Some are parents seeking advice for their children who have speech and language delays, some are students in grad school asking … Continue reading →

Posted in Apraxia, Autism, Language, play, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

The SLP Toolbelt, I Got an iPad…Now What?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by sherry

I know you will enjoy this guest post by Katie Kelley, SLP at  peachyspeech.com. Katie’s depth of knowledge on speech therapy apps contributes to her valuable recommendations. I work in a school district where very few SLPs have access to … Continue reading →

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

“You’ve Been Sentenced! Great For Speech Language Therapy

Posted on March 12, 2012 by sherry

As speech therapists, we spend a lot of time helping kids put together a good sentence and eventually a story. “You’ve Been Sentenced!” can help such language learning and provide a lot of fun in the process. Racing against a … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 8 years and up, Elementary School Age, Games, Language, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Elementary School Age, Speech and Language Delay | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | 2 Comments

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 →

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Pediatric Speech Therapy, Parents’ To Do List

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sherry

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 speech therapy a successful, collaborative venture. So many things came to mind … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Birth-3 year-olds, Elementary School Age, Language, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | 2 Comments

How to Choose and Use the Best Games for Children with Special Needs

Posted on January 8, 2012 by sherry

I want to write a series of blogs on how to choose and use the best games, toys and books for children with special needs, since that is where my passion, experience and expertise in speech language therapy and great … Continue reading →

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