When I was first given Peter Pan, I was amazed at the beautifully crafted cut out models of pirate ships, Peter Pan and his friends flying over the...
Super Pop-Up Picture Book of “Peter Pan”
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6-8 year-olds
Encouraging Articulation Practice
If you want a child you are working with to make progress in his/her articulation goals, you have to inspire them to practice between sessions. Make...
Recommended TV Shows for Boys on the Autism Spectrum
Last week I was in a collaborative meeting regarding a 5 year-old boy I work with on the autism spectrum. We discussed what play topics were hot...
Speech Therapy at McDonalds
One thing I like about my job is that no two days are the same! Yesterday, I had a first. I got a message on my phone as I was going to Reagan's...
Building Flexible Play with Children on the Autism Spectrum
One of the challenges of working with children on the autism spectrum is to model, encourage and teach flexible play. Children with ASD tend to get...
Kids’ Dollhouses From Homes to Treehouses
Kids' dollhouses provide a wonderful backdrop for pretend play, as children re-enact their common experiences of eating, dressing, cleaning up,...
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...
Calico Critters Country Tree House Invites Hours of Fun
Gather your furry friends for an afternoon in the tree house. Don't worry, there is plenty of room for everyone, big and small. With multiple play...
Read a Book to A Child and Illustrate It
After reading a book to your child, extend the experience with an activity--talk about how the story relates to your life and your child's...
Wear Your Bike Helmet!
I was listening to WCBS News Radio this week and Charles Grodin did a piece on when you are going to tell about something bad that happened, start...
How to Get Speech Special Education Services
I have had two meetings in the last two days, representing families of children who are being considered for special education services within the...
How to Correct a Lisp In Speech Therapy
One of the more challenging sounds to correct in a child is a frontal lisp. It is hard to retrain the tongue to be placed accurately behind the...
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