Back To School Adapted Book
It is that time of year! Back to school can be a very exciting time! It can also be overwhelming! What do I use for therapy during that first week back. I can help! Use my back to school adapted book. I love to use this book for students of all ages and abilities. It…
Read MoreAutism Speech Therapy Materials
Knowing what materials to use for students with autism and other complex communication disorders can be a challenge! You want something that is evidenced based, engaging and fun!! I might be a little biased, but I want to share with you my 2 go to products. I created the action builder cards because I wanted…
Read MoreEarly Learner Challenge
Working with students with autism who are early learners can be a challenge. When I use the term early learner, I am referring to someone who is pre-verbal or who is struggling to develop a way to communicate with the world. So this can be someone who is younger in age or older in age.…
Read MoreData Collection Strategies
Taking data is so very vital to student success. According to Cooper, Heron and Heward ( 2007 ) Data can be defined as the results of measurement, usually in quantifiable form. Data collection and analysis are vital practices for special education providers. Data not only inform teaching, but also determine effectiveness of intervention . It…
Read MoreApps All Speech Therapists Should Know About
One look at the kids of today and you’re likely to find most of them with a gadget in their hands. But before you tell them to go outside and play, it’s important to understand that technology isn’t always a bad thing, especially for kids with speech or developmental disabilities. In truth, technology has helped…
Read MoreSpeech Therapy For Students With Autism Without Overwhelm
I remember when I started providing therapy in the field during graduate school. I had a wonderful mentor SLP and she worked with many students with severe autism. I loved working with all of my students, but the students with autism were where my passion was. Being able to hear a student say their…
Read MoreSummer Social Skills Packet Elementary
Social skill instruction is so important and all that practice should not stop just because it is summer! If you are working with students who have difficulty with play and leisure skills, this packet will help! Feel free to print off and use as a guide for therapy. Feel free to print off and provide…
Read MoreSpring Would You Rather Freebie
I love to use Would You Rather questions in my therapy! By using real life photos, this activity is age appropriate for learners of all ages! Use these questions to start a group of any type. It is a wonderful way to get students started with communication! Also use these to work on answering and…
Read MoreSpeech Therapy Tip To Increase Communication For Emerging Communicators
Working with early learners who are developing a way to communicate with the world can be so very exciting! Watching a student learn that their communication matters and is powerful is an amazing process. Manding or requesting is a vital skill to work on for student’s at this language level. Below I will chat about…
Read MoreAssessment For Students Who Are Limited Verbally
Assessment and Free Webinar Training Knowing what assessment to use for students with more complex communication needs can be overwhelming! I wanted to share with you a tool that is very helpful in my practice. The VB-MAPP. The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) is a wonderful assessment that is such a valuable…
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