I have the privilege of working in homes so parents of preschoolers can watch their child's speech therapy sessions and carry over techniques to...
Halloween Preschool Speech Therapy Carryover
read more
Blog
Exploring the world of toys, language development, and play!
Strategies to Encourange Language Development
6 Tips For Picking Smart Baby Toys
When baby arrives, it’s time to play. Since newborn babies prefer a variety of shapes, curves, angles and contrasts in light and dark, your face is...
Toys and Games Shared on “Teachmetotalk” Podcast today
I really enjoyed being a guest on Laura Mize's Podcast today for "Teachmetotalk" on the topic of "Great Toys From Play On Words." She is a pediatric...
Toddlers Lead the Play in Speech Therapy
No matter how much I plan and pack in my therapy bag, I still have to follow the lead in play of the little toddler I am working with. What I...
Play “That’s It!” by Gamewright to Teach Vocabulary and Categories in Speech Therapy
It's Back to School time and teachers and therapists are looking for that new fun game that is filled with learning potential. Gamewright's new PAL...
Welcome to Kindergarten
Yesterday was the first day of school on our street and I had a few butterflies myself for some reason. It is always fun to get a fresh start each...
Stuttering Foundation Issues Concerns About New Australian Study on Preschool Stuttering
The non-profit Stuttering Foundation is an excellent resource that provides information and support for parents of children who stutter. It is for...
Heads Up App Great for Speech Therapy
I never know where I am going to get a new idea for speech therapy. Yesterday, my cousin Martha came by with her two grandchildren, ages 7 and 5,...
Play Your Way Back To School
Anticipating the start of a new school year is both exciting and daunting. As a parent and school speech therapist, I always felt the promise of a...
Lessons in Writing from “Little Red Writing” by Joan Holub and Melissa Sweet
With everyone anticipating the start of school, teachers and therapists are gathering new ideas to teach their lessons. I have worked within...
Back to School Language Learning, New PAL Award Role Play Games from Wonder Forge
The big buzz right now is "Back to School" everything--backpacks, mommy calendars, pencil cases, notebooks and headbands. How about having some fun...
Lessons From A Speech Therapy Internship
I was privileged to have Julie Fracker (University of Connecticut) as my intern this summer, observing therapy, and evaluating toys and games for...
Get In Touch