The following is a portion of a research paper combined with additional thoughts about using core vocabulary boards in my school. Communication is a basic right for all individuals (Hendricks, 2007; Unicef, 1989). Not everyone, however, enjoys easy communication. Children with complex communication needs (CCN) may need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to express… Read more
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Progress Monitoring in Speech Therapy
For most of my career as a speech pathologist, I have based my progress reports on the daily data that I take in speech. What I’ve always loved about this method is that it is super quick. I glance down my columns of data for each goal and report on how the student has been… Read more
Why I Hate Articulation Therapy
I have a confession to make. I really don’t like articulation therapy. Whenever possible, I try to pawn it off onto my SLP-A or student intern. Why do I hate it? Let me count the ways… 1. Boring. Drill and kill may be an effective way to learn motor muscle memory, but (at least from… Read more
Blog Birthday Day 6: 6 Super Powers to be an SLP
And the final FREEBIE of the birthday bash! A super award for all of you, my readers! (Oh, and for any of your students that you think deserve some recognition!). Click on the image to download. Don’t forget that all winners for the giveaways will be announced 2/4/14! Make sure to check out all of… Read more