IEP for School – What is Important for Involved Parents to Know?
As a parent, it can be so overwhelming to learn about an IEP for school. Like what does IEP even stand for? How will it impact my kid? What do I need to do or be prepared for with this big conference coming up? Let’s just dive into the basics then we’ll talk about 5 […]
What Are The WH Questions?
Have you ever heard about WH questions? Are you wondering what are the WH questions? They’re mentioned a lot as a goal in speech-language therapy and they can also have a significant impact on a child’s academic success. WH questions are also used frequently in conversation. Answering and asking WH questions are important skills for […]
How to Easily Explain Speech Language and Pathology in a Comprehensive Way
It’s hard for parents/caregivers to understand complex SLP related terms such as speech, language, and pathology. However, I think there are ways to easily explain terminology in a comprehensive yet efficient way! Use Simple Definitions The key to using parent-friendly is to keep the words we use in the definitions as easy to understand as […]
How to Make Fun Beach Theme Speech Therapy Sessions
Are you wondering how to create beach theme speech therapy sessions? I’m a big fan of themes! I think it makes therapy so fun and cohesive! Plus it’s great for teaching new vocabulary words in a context rich environment! So let’s dive into how to create beach therapy speech sessions! 1. Pick beach theme speech […]
5 Powerful Activities for Working Memory Improvement in Children
Working memory is a complex aspect of memory that is crucial to academic success. Let’s explore what working memory is, and then discuss 5 activities for working memory improvement! What is Working Memory? To learn about working memory, we need to first understand executive functioning. Executive functioning is a broad umbrella term for cognitive processes […]
What Does Articulation Mean?
So you’ve heard a speech therapist toss around the word “articulation” and it’s got you scratching your head. What does articulation mean? You may feel like you have a general idea of it from the dictionary’s definition – “formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech” (Oxford Dictionary). But what about articulation disorders? What about […]
What Causes a Person to Stutter?
Stuttering (or stammering as it is called in the UK) is when a person’s speech is disfluent. They may repeat a syllable or word over and over (we call this repetition), get “stuck” on a syllable/word (we call this a block), or lengthen a sound before finishing the word (we call this prolongation). But why […]
Speech Therapy Data Collection Forms
How do you take your data collection for speech therapy? Do you use speech therapy data collection forms? I have tried several different methods over the years! A big factor is deciding if you want digital data collection or a paper form for data collection? Last year I did digital, but this year I’m doing […]
IEP at a Glance Sheet
If you’re an SLP in the schools, then I bet you use or have previously used = WORKING FOLDERS! I kind of have a love-hate relationship with them. I love how easy and convenient they are during therapy, but I don’t enjoy all of the prep work. Here’s what I put in my working folders: […]
Scheduling Speech Therapy
One of the craziest parts of our speech-language pathologist jobs in a school setting is trying to make a schedule. It legitamitely feels like tetris sometimes! There are lots of ways you can do it, but I’ve developed a system over the years to make scheduling speech therapy students a little easier. My system is […]