Category Archives: Word Finding

Lessons for Description, Association, Inference for Speech Therapy

Posted on January 19, 2012 by sherry

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 my scouting missions at my public … Continue reading →

Posted in 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Language, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Word Finding | 1 Comment

Speech Therapy Lessons for Articulation and Word Finding

Posted on November 29, 2011 by sherry

I think I will blog today about my therapy sessions. I saw kids from 2 1/2 to 13 years old. My takeaway today is how much I love great books and games and how useful they are in my therapy … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Articulation, Books, Games, Language, Word Finding | Leave a comment

Spring Speech Therapy, Seeds Bulbs, Plants and Flowers

Posted on May 12, 2011 by sherry

Most classes, preschool and early elementary, are studying seeds, growth, and spring science topics. I have used the traditional stories on this theme but happened to pick up “Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Flowers” from the Little Science Stars series ($5.95 … Continue reading →

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

Using a Game to Help Word-Finding in Speech

Posted on February 2, 2010 by sherry

Today I worked with a little girl who has a word-finding problem. She has difficulty naming words in categories and even understanding categories. I brought out the “Mystery Garden” game by Ravensburger. The game board is a luscious painting of … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Elementary School Age, Language, play, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Word Finding | Leave a comment

Word Finding, Building Vocabulary

Posted on September 17, 2009 by sherry

When working with a preschooler with word finding difficulties, I design my lessons around the vocabulary that she experiences most often in their everyday activities. Using the words to describe and tell stories, draw pictures and explain them, all give … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Word Finding | Leave a comment