I have always used toys and games in my speech therapy sessions that are designed for all kids, meaning the fun factor comes first. It has been my...
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Pediatric Speech Therapy, Parents’ To Do List
I was asked to compile a list of "Do's and Don'ts" for parents of children with whom I work--what I'd really like to tell them to make pediatric...
E-Books vs Print Books for Children?
With the influx of technology into the world of children's books, it is interesting to watch the reaction of new parents to the options available to...
How to Choose and Use the Best Games for Children with Special Needs
I want to write a series of blogs on how to choose and use the best games, toys and books for children with special needs, since that is where my...
New Books to Teach Inference to Autistic Kids
I love finding great books that can teach inference to autistic kids. The books need to share a simple story in prose (rhyming texts are great for...
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...
Best Duplo Lego Sets to Build Speech and Language
At this time of year I am often asked for my opinion of what toys have lasting value and what parents should buy for their kids. This last week I...
Happy Thanksgiving to Playonwords.com Fans
I am thankful to all of you for your interest, comments, contributions and excitement over my site. Thanks for pushing me to always learn and...
Native American Indian Game for Speech Therapy
I was working with a kindergartner yesterday and she pulled out a simple game she had made at school. She asked if we could play it so we had...
Halloween Ideas for Speech Therapy
Don't we all want a catchy Halloween activity for our kids that we work with? Some say it is the most popular holiday. I believe it since kids are...
Halloween Books to Scare Up Some Fun and Build Your Child’s Language
Halloween brings on excited anticipation in children as they plan the character they will “be” for the night and search for that perfect costume....
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