As speech therapists, we appreciate toys with several props along a theme. Kids start thinking within a category and have several characters to...
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Lego Creative Sorter Wins PAL Award, Speech Therapy Tool
Here's a multi-use lego DUPLO bucket for loads of therapy fun. Spread the word to your OT and PT friends too because there is a lot of fine motor...
Creative Cakes by DUPLO Fun for Speech Therapy
Don't we love DUPLO lego products for getting the language learning going in speech therapy? Recently, lego introduced several new products covered...
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...
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...
New Challenges For Speech Therapists Working in the Schools
Over the past couple of weeks I have spoken to some SLP's who I've worked with or known over the years in several states who are doing therapy in...
Is the Toy Industry Listening to Kids With Special Needs?
Earning bling for my princess tiara, landing at the secret rangers headquarters, shooting mini-marshmallows, cuddling up in a wearable puppet,...
Toy Trends At the New York International Toy Fair 2012
It only took one day at the New York International Toy Fair to note what I thought was the biggest trend in 2012--pairing the iPad and tablets to...
“Language Builder” App Review for Speech Therapy
By Katie Kelley, Speech Language Pathologist Language Builder is another wonderful app put out by Mobile Education Tools, the same developers who...
Great New Picture Books for Speech Therapy
I love to use outstanding picture books in therapy. Kids learn to love books, identify the elements of a great story and practice many critical...
Using “AlphaTots” App for Speech Therapy
As I am exploring the world of apps, I am finding there is a pattern in my behavior. In much the same way that I am drawn to outstanding toys, books...
“Splish Splash Splat” Wins PAL Award for Language Learning Fun
Splat was enjoying the perfect dream as candy fish swam by when mom interrupted his sleep, declaring it was time to get up. And oh, by the way, his...
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