Answering all your questions pertaining to speech and language evaluations! When should you seek out an evaluation? Why is an evaluation important? What is included in the evaluation process? How often should a child receive an evaluation? Can evaluations be carried out virtually?
Read MoreToday, I’m sharing a roundup of my favorite teletherapy resources I’ve used this fall. I know many therapists and kiddos are transitioning back to teletherapy or remote learning as COVID-19 cases spike around the country. I hope this list serves as inspiration if you need some new ideas for remote speech therapy sessions or home practice.
Read MoreI’m sharing a roundup of the books I’ve included throughout the fall on my Friday Favorites Instagram series. Below each book title, I’ve listed the recommended ages provided by the author or publishing company. However, please note that this range is not all inclusive from a therapeutic standpoint, as I typically choose books based on both a child’s age and language level. I’ve also listed a few ways in which I incorporate each book during therapy.
Read MoreMany kids with expressive language disorders rely on reading rather than using their language skills to describe pictures in a book. When asked to describe a picture scene, children may read the text on the page without fully comprehending the content. Additionally, when children read the text verbatim, they often do not generate novel phrases and sentences to describe the story in their own words. While it is of course critical we address reading skills, wordless picture books are an effective way to target language formulation, which is a skill we may lose sight of as kids are learning to read.
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that fall is my favorite season and with Halloween just around the corner, I’ve planned a few Halloween-themed therapy sessions. As with all of my therapy theme blog posts, these activities can and should be tailored to every kiddo. I’ve used these activities with many of my elementary school-aged kiddos with language and articulation goals.
Read MoreI introduced aided language input, also referred to as modeling or aided language stimulation, in my last blog post. Aided language input is a strategy in which a communication partner uses a communicator’s Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system as they talk and interact with the individual. Modeling is the means by which an AAC user learns to use an AAC system.
Today, I’ll be sharing tips to become an effective modeler!
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