Kids with word-finding difficulties are fascinating to me. Sometimes I feel like I get a peek into their retrieval process as I try to decipher what...
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Martin Luther King Day celebrated in Speech Therapy
I always try to use great books, stories and materials that are relevant to the season when I work with kids. Right now I look for books around the...
Speech Box™ For Speech Therapy App Review
I have been enjoying using the "Speech Box™" app by The Jonah Bonah Learning Company in my therapy sessions lately. As I explained to a speech...
Carryover Techniques in Articulation And Phonological Therapy, Review
As I have mentioned before, I have several 3-5 year-olds on my caseload right now who are working on articulation goals and mastering sounds as...
Best Speech Therapy Apps for Early Intervention: “Cookie Doodle”
When I asked several early intervention therapists for their favorite apps for speech therapy, many included "Cookie Doodle" by "Shoe The Goose." I...
What Toys Have Repeat Play? Christmas Presents Unwrapped
Christmas and the holidays are over and we have a chance to see what toys have "lasted" past the initial excitement and are really offering some...
Best Speech Therapy Apps for Early Intervention: “Speech With Milo: Verbs”
Although I use many apps designed for typically developing kids, I also like to recommend apps that have been designed for children with special...
Best Pictures Books for Christmas Gifts
Yesterday I was interviewed by Gillian Neff at News12 CT on choosing those last minute books for Christmas gifts. I shared the following books for...
Best Speech Therapy Apps for Early Intervention, “My PlayHome”
I've been asked to write an article on my favorite apps to use in early intervention speech therapy so I will share some of my favorites over the...
5 Lessons Learned From Playing Board Games
The holidays say family time and as the snow falls and forces us inside by the fire, we have a perfect time to pull out a favorite board game to...
Is The Tooth Mouse Coming to Your House for Christmas?
One of my favorite books to give as a gift and read to children is The Tooth Mouse by Susan Hood, illustrated by Janice Nadeau. I just read it...
Tips For Parents on How to Read Aloud to Their Children
I aways enjoy hearing from former colleagues and got a note this week from Patti, a fellow speech pathologist with whom I shared a room when I...
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