I was at a planning meeting this week with a team that I collaborate with as a private speech pathologist. My client is on the autism spectrum and I...
Blog
Exploring the world of toys, language development, and play!
Speech Language Lessons for Elementary School, Peter’s Place
Children with Language learning disabilities benefit from reading and discussing good literature. Yesterday I read, Peter's Place by Sally...
Speech Therapy, Art, and Jackson Pollock Lesson Plans
I think speech therapy should always be fun but in the summer it should have an element of freedom, away from the classroom. I take kids outside and...
Fun New Games for Speech Therapy and Kids’ Play
As a speech language therapist, I use commercial board games all the time--sometimes to teach language concepts and sometimes as a reinforcer to...
Best “Toy Story 3” Toys for Creative Play, Speech Therapy
Wow, Toy Story 3 has only been out a few weeks and I am seeing products everywhere. I even went to the grocery store and saw Toy Story cookies and...
Typical Peers Helpful to Children with Autism in Speech Therapy
This is part two of my blog about the advantages of having a typical peer join your speech therapy session. Yesterday I talked about the impact a...
Autistic Kids and Typical Peers for Play in Speech Therapy
It is well known that providing typical peers for play with children on the autism spectrum is helpful as they learn from models of appropriate...
Putting Little People in Preschool Play
I have several parents who encourage me with their application of ideas that I have taught them. I am always trying to teach parents what to look...
Kids’ Dollhouses From Homes to Treehouses
Kids' dollhouses provide a wonderful backdrop for pretend play, as children re-enact their common experiences of eating, dressing, cleaning up,...
Getting Your Child to Talk About School
Recently, Heidi Stevens , the Features Editor at the Chicago Tribune contacted me because she liked my article on "Nine Tips to Get Your Child to...
Calico Critters Country Tree House Invites Hours of Fun
Gather your furry friends for an afternoon in the tree house. Don't worry, there is plenty of room for everyone, big and small. With multiple play...
Read a Book to A Child and Illustrate It
After reading a book to your child, extend the experience with an activity--talk about how the story relates to your life and your child's...
Reach Out
Contact
203-228-4438
erika@playonwords.com