ALLLLLLLL SLPs know the insane value of a wordless book. Hello, language samples. So obviously, The Snowman by Raymond Briggs is a winner just for that…but what is also a winner, is the animated film based on the book, that also has NO words. Hello, language therapy. Free on YouTube? You betcha. I have used […]
Social Thinking Speech Tree!
When I was planning my social skills lessons for this week, I knew we had some situations where students were not exactly demonstrating the holiday spirit. And by this I mean the candy-grubbing, selfish-talking, present-hounding, wall-climbing monsters who sometimes take over the my precious students’ bodies around this time of year. So I came up […]
Flexible Thinking Activity!
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I knew after reading though the Superflex Curriculum from Social Thinking that I was eventually going to have to create this activity. And it gave me a lot of anxiety. Confession time…I hate jello. Oh boy, do I hate it. I can’t stand the thought of that stuff. So […]
Perspective Taking with Sticky Notes!
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I was perusing my local Walmart recently, which is a pretty rare occurrence, since I can’t stand Walmart. Seriously. Open another register, already. You have 47 registers and only 2 are open. That is reeeeeediculous. But sometimes we go there cause it is so convenient when you need 26 […]
Activities for "You Are A Social Detective…"
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links for your convenience. Recently I brought you my review of You Are A Social Detective: Explaining Social ThinkingⓇ to Kids by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke… and now I am FINALLY getting around to sharing all of the cool activities we did to go with that book! Woot! If […]
Telephone Skills Practice in Speech Therapy
This blog contains Amazon Affiliate links for your convenience. It’s story time. A funny story. You’ll like it… But first, some background knowledge. I have these Super Duper Whisper Phones in my room, which are in a basket on my shelf, available to my kids at all times. Typically, when they finish an activity early, […]
You Are A Social Detective! {Review}
Disclosure: A copy of this book was provided to me in exchange for this review. All opinions are mine. Amazon Affiliate links are included for your convenience.I am SO excited that I have been asked to join the Social ThinkingⓇ Blogging Team! As a part of that team, I get to bring you reviews of some […]
Intergalactic Social Language!
I’ve been waiting and waiting for this coming week in therapy because it is going to be outta this world!!! Lol, too cheesy? I am doing outer space the next TWO weeks! So excited! But even more excited because I got a new download done that is gonna fit right in…. You know I’m a […]
Emotions Craft
So there is one thing I really miss when I am not working. No, not IEPs. Ick. I miss construction paper and glue and crayons…craftivities! I am going through serious withdrawal! Lucky for me, Jacqueline found a WONDERFUL idea for an emotions craft…which was one that even stumped me. So excited about this post…check it […]
Social Pragmatic Assessment {Guest Post}
I have been spending a lot of time trying to find the ‘right’ pragmatic assessments for my school, so when I had the opportunity to have Tatyana from Smart Speech Therapy guest post, I was super excited! Read on for more about assessing social pragmatic skills…. Importance of Assessing Social Pragmatic Abilities in Children with […]
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![Are you gearing up to supervise Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate students this semester? Wondering how to initiate a positive and welcoming atmosphere? Here's a glimpse into a simple yet effective approach: Welcome Email: Setting the Tone A few days before the semester kicks off, I initiate a warm welcome by sending out a thoughtful email […]](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c9/6b/cc/c96bccc987e6dacdaaf50eb3db1b9c47.jpg)
