Speech Data Collection
I have a confession to make. In the 17+ years that I have been a speech therapist, I have never been completely satisfied with my data collection. I consistently take data, and some say take…
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10 Years of Blogging!
Please scroll to the bottom of this post to enter the BIG giveaways! 10 years ago I had a 4 year old and 2 year old toddling about my home. My husband was somewhat healthy…
How to use a mini core board
Have you ever considered attaching a core board to your body? Since we are often on the move with students, having one on you at all times would be amazing. But short of tattooing the…
Secret Tips for Staying Healthy in the Schools
Schools (especially elementary and preschools) are a cesspool of mucus, urine, germs, and viruses waiting to grab hold of unsuspecting victims. I’ve been in them for a long time (my whole life, really), and have…
Amazing organization for easy lesson planning
Watch the video above before reading this post 🙂 Years ago, I began lesson planning by the month. Not only does it make my life a whole lot easier, but it provides…
SLP Book Club: Brain on Fire
Welcome to the SLP Book Club! This book club has been my dream and my baby as an SLP and a bibliophile. I am so excited to find others out there that want to explore…
How to Prepare for an IEP (A Special Educator’s Guide)
“The IEP is tomorrow. I don’t feel ready at all.” “What goals are appropriate for my student? There is so much he could benefit from!” “Parents are bringing an advocate/lawyer/etc. I’m terrified!” Have you…
Fall Freebies – Free resources for speech and language
We all love freebies! I have compiled some great looking summer freebies to keep you busy throughout the season!
Engage AAC users with a manipulative core board!
Although picture exchange can be an effective communication system for some individuals (Tien, 2008), there are limitations to its use (Flippin et al, 2010). This includes the fact that comments are not introduced until…
SLP Book Club: Miss Spitfire
Welcome to the SLP Book Club! This book club has been my dream and my baby as an SLP and a bibliophile. I am so excited to find others out there that want to explore…
10 Tips for Supervising an SLPA
Five minutes after the last day of school I received an email that shocked and devastated me. An SLPA, who is more like a soul-sister to me, had just be reassigned to another school for…
Summer Freebies – Free resources for speech and language
We all love freebies! Here I have compiled some great looking summer freebies to keep you busy throughout the season!
SLP Book Club: Neurotribes
Welcome to the SLP Book Club! This book club has been my dream and my baby as an SLP and a bibliophile. I am so excited to find others out there that want to explore…
Can you say “S” without front teeth?
Occasionally I have a parent or teacher that worries once a child’s front teeth fall out, that the child will no longer be able to produce the “s” sound. Alternately, I have a child who…