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...
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“Blind Spell” Teaches in Speech Therapy
Do you want a new game for speech therapy that's literally "out of sight?" "Blind Spell" is a fun way to reinforce spelling, teach vocabulary, and...
“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...
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...
Best New Games for Speech Therapy
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...
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...
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...
Free Game Giveaway, Tell Tale by Blue Orange Games
In the spirit of the holidays when we gather with family and share memories and "tell tales," we are having a playonwords Free Game Giveaway this...
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...
Free Giveaway! “What’s In the Cat’s Hat Game?”
In honor of my friend, The Cat in the Hat,I am announcing this week's giveaway is a terrific learning game, PAL Winner, "What's In the Cat's Hat?"...
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...
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