21 What Questions for Speech Therapy
It can be hard to come up with questions on the spot in therapy, especially when as a busy SLP you have tons of things on your plate! I know from experience that sometimes it’s best to just have resources ready that you can quickly pull up for whenever you need them. So save, bookmark, […]
Minimal Pairs for K and G
Hey there! My name is Chloe B, and I’m a school SLP (speech language pathologist). If you’re new here, I write bi-weekly posts to help speech therapists in the schools + families with kids in speech therapy. And as a practicing SLP, one of my favorite ways to treat articulation deficits is using the minimal […]
Summer Speech Therapy Homework that Families Will Actually Want to Do
Do you have trouble getting your elementary school caseload to complete homework? Especially over the summer? I was having the same difficulties, so I made summer speech therapy homework calendars! Let’s face it, the last month of school is CRAZY. In my district, we get out at the end of May or the beginning of […]
May Better Speech and Hearing Month
Did you hear that May – Better Speech and Hearing Month? Let’s dive into what this means and how you can celebrate it as a therapist, parent/caregiver of someone receiving speech therapy, or employer of a therapist! Why is May – Better Speech and Hearing Month? The American Speech Language Hearing Association, usually referred to […]
Spring Speech Therapy Ideas that are Easy and Engaging
Are you looking for some spring speech therapy ideas? Themed therapy is great because it’s research backed, helps build vocabulary in an immersive environment, and ultimately just makes your sessions FUN! Which is key to engagement + student learning! Spring speech therapy activities should be easy. And as a busy therapist, you probably don’t have […]
Spring Themed Books for Speech Therapy
Are you looking for some fun spring books for speech therapy? Literacy based therapy is a powerful tool to engage students and promote language/literacy skills. If you’re wanting to incorporate books into your spring themed therapy sessions, then check out this list of spring themed books for speech therapy! Spring Books for Speech Therapy I […]
Can Speech Therapy Help with a Lisp?
Does your child sound ’slushy’ when he or she talks? Or do they stick out their tongue on S and Z sounds? These kinds of errors can impact a child’s speech intelligibility, or their ability to be understood. So you may be wondering, can speech therapy help with a lisp? Short Answer: Yes Speech Therapy […]
Minimal Pairs W and R
Are you having difficulty treating the R sound with a traditional articulation approach? If the child continuously makes the /W/ sound instead of the /R/, then I have an approach for you! Try the minimal pairs W and R approach! What are Minimal Pairs? If you aren’t familiar with the minimal pairs approach, don’t worry! […]
What is Nearpod? – And How to Use it in Speech Therapy
So you’re wondering – What is Nearpod? Maybe you’ve heard about it from colleagues, seen ads, or your district recently purchased access to it. I’m here to tell you what it is, and specifically how you can use it in your speech therapy sessions. Let me start by saying I don’t get any sort of […]
What is an IEP for Students?
Are you learning about IEPs for the first time? Are you wondering – What is an IEP for students? Let’s talk about what an IEP is and what you need to know about it as a parent, student, or educator! What is an IEP for Students? What does IEP stand for? Individualized Education Program. What […]