I am going to be blogging periodically about companies that are listening to the special needs community of parents, educators and kids, to develop...
Toy Companies Caring About Kids With Special Needs
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“Ticked Off” by R and R Games Wins PAL Award
As speech therapists we are a flexible group by trade. We have to modify materials for different kids' ages and goals. "Ticked Off" by R and R Games...
“You’ve Been Sentenced! Great For Speech Language Therapy
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...
Best Speech Therapy Apps, Articulate It! by Smarty Ears
As speech pathologists we are always looking for new tools to add to our bag and certainly the iPad has become a favorite for all of us, including...
Man With Asperger’s Syndrome Learns Skills Studying Talk Show Hosts
This story is gratifying on several fronts. First, I love it when one of my sons sends me a link to an interesting story or helpful piece of advice...
Best Speech Therapy Apps: Articulation Station by Little Bee
"Articulation Station" by Little Bee has all the app-tributes for an engaging, fun, successful therapy session. Organized in a thoughtful way, it...
Using Visual Images to Enhance Speech Therapy
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...
Great Speech Therapy Ideas for Articulation to Autism
I've been wanting to blog about great sites that give therapy ideas for speech therapy sessions so I will begin with Heidi Kay and her PediaStaff...
Speech Therapy Lessons for Articulation and Word Finding
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...
Enter the land of “Gubs” for language learning
Gamewright's new games are great for language learning. If you have or are working with kids 10 and older, grab this little deck of cards crammed...
How To Manage IEP Process For Parents
Autism Speaks just released a new 26 page guide, "Individualized Educational Plan (IEP): Summary, Process and Practical Tips" to help parents...
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...
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