Often as speech pathologists we are called upon to teach kids the nuances of language. What does someone REALLY mean when they say something? Can we...
Teaching The Difference Between Honesty and Being Frank
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Preparing For a Toddler’s Speech and Language Evaluation
I frequently get calls from parents of children 15-18 months old saying their child isn't talking and they want an evaluation. I take a little more...
Getting Ready for the Toy Fair 2013!
I can't wait for the International Toy Fair in New York City! It starts tomorrow and even a mere 2-3 feet of snow isn't stopping me. There is such...
Speech Therapy Rewards
Now that I've gotten your attention, since you might be looking for great reinforcement ideas for speech therapy, I am actually going to tell you...
Puppet-on-a-Stick Helps Attention In Speech Therapy
I was attracted to Educational Insights' Puppet-on-a-Stick at the Toy Fair last year, because of it's unique design, allowing kids to hold the...
Using SQUIGGLE On-The-Go in Speech Therapy
How can a little pad and pencil inject so much fun in a speech therapy session? Kids loved tearing off a square sheet with a little scribble...
Review of My Toddler Talks: Strategies and Activities to Promote Your Child’s Language Development
Today I welcome speech language pathologist, Kimberly Scanlon, as my guest blogger, author of My Toddler Talks: Strategies and Activities to Promote...
“Truth Be Told” Game For Language Lessons
Truth be told, there is only one honest player at a time in this zany game of pretend to know your friends. Designed for kids to adults, beginning...
Pig Has a Plan by Ethan Long Makes Reading and Language Learning Fun
My latest PAL Award winner, Pig Has a Plan, actually makes learning to read fun. Having just returned from time with a 4 1/2 and 6 year-old at...
Reading Picture Detail to Understand the Story
I am fortunate to consult as a part of a public school team of professionals who work with one of my clients on the autism spectrum. Recently, his...
Elf Magic Gets Conversations Going
Christmas is a time for traditions and our latest PAL Award winner, Elf Magic, is a delightful tradition where Santa's magic elves visit families...
BrickStix and Mod Stix Build Story Telling
Are you looking for a great stocking stuffer for the holidays that kids will love? You know the kind of gift they open and then disappear for a few...
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