Posts tagged Teletherapy

Less is More: Ideas for Supporting Language Development without Toys

I’m a firm believer that less is more when it comes to planning therapy sessions. While there is a time and a place for customized therapeutic materials, often times toddlers are more interested in a box than what we pull out of our therapy bag. I’m sharing therapy ideas that don’t involve toys. These are great for toddlers and preschoolers. In addition to supporting receptive and expressive language development, the below suggestions are also excellent ways to work on shared enjoyment with your kiddo.

AAC, Preschool Language, Resources, Speech Therapy, Teletherapy, Toddler LanguageAnna OllingerMarch 2, 2021Speech Therapy, Parent Training, Teletherapy, ResourcesComment

January Favorites Roundup: Books

I’m sharing another roundup of books I’ve been using in my therapy sessions. These books are adaptable based on the age and language level of your kiddos. They are also an effective way to target a variety of speech and language goals. For each book, I’ve listed the recommended ages provided by the author as well as a few ways in which I incorporate the book during therapy. Please note, I choose books based on both a child’s age and language level, so take the recommended age range with a grain of salt.

Resources, Teletherapy, Favorites Roundup, Speech TherapyAnna OllingerFebruary 1, 2021Resources, Favorites Roundup, Books, Teletherapy, Speech Therapy Comments

Support requesting with communication temptation activities

An effective strategy to target requests is a communication temptation activity. This occurs when an adult temporarily holds a desired object (e.g., snack, puzzle piece, block) slightly out of reach and pauses to provide a child with an opportunity to request.

Language Development, AAC, Preschool Language, Resources, Speech Therapy, Toddler LanguageAnna OllingerJune 18, 2020Language Development, Teletherapy, Resources, Parent TrainingComment

Teletherapy: What I've Learned Thus Far

We are now entering week four of quarantine and remote learning. While we are in an unprecedented era, I’m challenging myself to take advantage of the extra time and invest in learning the ins and outs of a new skillset: teletherapy.

Resources, Teletherapy, Favorites Roundup, Language Development, Preschool Language, School Age Language, Speech Therapy, Toddler LanguageAnna OllingerApril 7, 2020TeletherapyComment

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